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Administrations Change, Commissioner Stays BY FRANK RIZZO

Blakeman also announced that Sheriff James Dzurenda would be t a July press event, candidate retained. He tabbed homeland Bruce Blakeman was asked security expert Denis Monette to head if he would keep Police the county’s Office of Emergency Commissioner Patrick Ryder were he Management. to win his election against incumbent “Working as a team with all the County Executive Laura Curran. new appointed positions here, we will At the time, Ryder was in hot water continue to keep the people of Nassau after comments he made about the County safe,” Ryder affirmed. “And lack of minorities in the police recruitthat Energizer Bunny comment, that’s ing ranks. There were calls for him to true. I don’t sleep. That’s because step down. when I put my head down on that Blakeman told Anton Media Group pillow I want to make sure that every that he was consulting with law enresident of Nassau County is safe first, forcement experts and was not ready and my cops are safe first. And then to reveal his answer. At a post-election I can close my eyes and rest. It’s a press conference, he gave the same challenging world out there and we’ll reply to a reporter’s question. continue to work hard to serve all.” As if there was never any doubt. The Patrick Ryder was praised for his community outreach and people skills. Former Congressman Peter King county executive-elect announced attended the conference and stated, Here, he and County Executive Laura Curran attend a “Coffee With A Cop” that he would retain Ryder. “Patrick Ryder and Denis Monette are event at Drexel Avenue Elementary School in Westbury back in 2018. Blakeman, during a recent interview (Photo by Frank Rizzo) the best. You couldn’t ask for a better with Anton Media Group, was asked cop, a better commissioner than Pat to keep Nassau County safe.” police department. I’m very satisfied why he was so hesitant to reveal his Ryder.” County Legislator Denise Ford, with the leadership of Commissioner decision. He praised Blakeman’s picks and chair of the Safety Committee, “I always knew Commissioner Ryder Ryder. But I think we have our work said. “Nassau County is going in the introduced Blakeman and noted his cut out for us. We have to go up to had the energy, the communication great direction. You’re off to a great numerous law enforcement affiliaAlbany and effectively lobby our skills and the knowledge of the police start. Again with [District Attorneytions. He had served as commissioner elect] Anne Donnelly and Patrick governor and legislators to repeal department to be an effective leader,” and vice-chair of security at the Port the Bail Reform Act because I think he replied. “What I needed to be conRyder at the top, when it comes to law Authority of New York and New enforcement this is going to be the the majority of New Yorkers vinced of once I was elected was that Jersey in the aftermath of across the state realize we would be able to work together. I best county in the country.” 9/11, “where he sought to have a different management style than that it’s been a monuBlakeman was asked if he had secure our airports and interviewed anyone else for position mental failure and it’s my predecessor. And after meeting bridges and tunnels made the whole state with Commissioner Ryder and talking “or was this an automatic decision?” and port facilities You couldn’t ask for with my advisors, it became very clear less safe.” Blakeman replied, “Both within and across the metropoli- outside the county, I’ve been involved Pushed by proto me that he was the right choice to a better cop, a better tan area,” she said. gressives in 2020, stay on as commissioner.” in homeland security and enforcecommissioner than In announcing after Democrats Asked how it differed, he replied, ment for as many years, and I had a Pat Ryder. Ryder’s reappointwon overwhelming “I think I’m a little more hands-on, tremendous amount of connections —Former Congressman ment, Blakeman joked, probably a little more detail oriented. majorities in the in that field. They know Patrick Ryder. Peter King “He is known as the legislature, bail reform I’m not a micromanager, but I do They’re big fans of Patrick Ryder. I’ve Energizer Bunny. He has changed many non-felotend to ask a lot of questions and I seen Patrick Ryder in action and as far unbounded energy. He works think that again my style will probably nies into cashless bail offenses. as I was concerned, there had to be a hard. He’s open 24/7 and he is a Law enforcement has criticized be a little more hands-on—in every good reason to replace him. There was tireless worker for public safety.” how judges’ hands were tied by the department and not just the police no good reason to replace him.” He was also impressed with the reforms, and claimed that many department.” He added, “When I see how things commissioner’s outreach to various suspects were released to commit Blakeman was reminded that the are going on around the world, I community groups. crimes again. incumbent was always touting the believe that stability and continuity Ryder said, “I’ve been doing this job are important. My father always taught Introducing his transition team at county’s status—according to rankings the police department’s Training and 38 years, including my time in New by US News & World Report—as the me ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ As far York City. I know what my job is and I Intelligence Center in Garden City safest in the country. He was asked as I’m concerned, the department is know what my responsibilities are: to last month, Blakeman commented, if the police department needed to doing very well. I did an evaluation “The team that I’m announcing today protect and serve all of our communi- of Commissioner Ryder and it was up its game and if there were areas of ties here in Nassau County. We were a clear in my mind that he was the best puts the blue in every neighborhood. concern as far as law enforcement. “I don’t think there are issues in the And we have to back the blue in every great police department before police person for the job.” reform. We got better after police police department,” Blakeman said. “I neighborhood. We have here today reform and we’re going to continue real law enforcement, homeland think the issues are Albany. The Bail What did you think of this Reform Act, which is basically nothing security and emergency management to get better as we go forward. My article? Share your thoughts elite. They are the tops at what they do conversations with the new county more than a get-out-of-jail-free card, with me by email at: frizzo@ antonmediagroup.com and I’m very confident in their ability executive elect has only raised the bar.” is the real problem. We’ve got a great

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LOCAL NEWS

Oyster Bay Rotary Club Listens, Learns And Plans

BY DAGMAR FORS KARPPI

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he Oyster Bay Rotary Club Copresident Beverly Zembko has connected with Monica Rubin of School of Rock, at their November meeting at Café Al Dente. “I know Monica as a great worker,” Zembko said. “We’ve already worked together on the Oyster Festival and she will be providing some of the musical talent for 2022.” Rubin explained, “It’s a music-based performance program. We teach guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocals. It’s a fun fact that the school came before the movie that was based on the school. It is the largest music franchise, globally, serving the Syosset/Oyster Bay area.” Zembko added, “As a new Rotarian, you are now not only a member of the Oyster Bay Rotary Club, but of Rotary International.” OB Rotary Club will be planning the 2022 Oyster Festival, while aiming “to reach out locally for talent,” added Zembko. Call 516-234-ROCK for information. The Rotary Club also continued its dedication to the Oyster Bay-East Norwich nonprofit organizations by inviting Friends of the Bay (FOB) executive director Heather Johnson

Monica Rubin, Beverly Zembko, Heather Johnson and Senator Carl Marcellino (Photo by Betty Tiska) to give them an update on their work preserving Oyster Bay. FOB recently created two rain gardens on the Western Waterfront,” Johnson explained. “They are located in front of the Oyster Bay 9/11 Memorial, across from Building J, home of the Ida May Project. The rain gardens capture and treat storm water runoff, to keep the bay clean.”

Johnson added, “Native plants are the best for rain gardens; those that thrive in a ‘drought and drench’ environment require little or no fertilizer; are an excellent food source for pollinators, and provide habitat for birds, insects and butterflies. Once established, their deep roots increase the water-holding capacity of the soil, and bind it together and prevent

erosion.” The FOB has participated in the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee’s shellfish restoration project that started in Laurel Hollow, has now grown to five sites where oysters are planted and are protected. “They practically grow in front of your eyes,” she said. FOB is also encouraging the Town of Oyster Bay in a Bay Management Plan to help save its declining shellfish population. Go to www. friendsofthebay.org to read their letter explaining the importance of guarding this precious resource in keeping the bay pristine. The Rotary’s next club meeting is scheduled for Dec. 15 at Café Al Dente. OB Rotary celebrated Rotary’s centennial anniversary by commissioning and placing the statue of Theodore Roosevelt on the triangle at the entrance to Oyster Bay. Lori and Roger Bahnik, and the OB Rotary Club each contribute annually for its insurance, upkeep and surveillance. It’s a good reason to support Rotary in its endeavors. —Dagmar Fors Karppi is a contributing writer for Anton Media Group

Oyster Bay Pocket Park Gets A New Look A small park adjacent to Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay, has just received a major lift thanks to a grant given by the North Country Garden Club of Long Island (NCGC). The park also adjoins a municipal parking lot and while it is not clearly visible from the street, this small, yet important public space serves as the gateway into the museum’s lovely historic garden. The project involved a major clean-up of the landscaping including pruning of existing shrubs and removal of invasive plants. Boxwood, Crape Myrtle, “Nellie Stevens”’ holly tree, rhododendron, and pachysandra were installed. Several Annabelle hydrangeas were also transplanted from the Raynham Hall garden. Visitors to the park now have better visibility into the historic garden as they sit on the benches among the ginkgo trees. Next spring, 245 daffodil bulbs will emerge in the beds of pachysandra. Miller Nurseries Inc. of Glen Head served as

North Country Garden Club of Long Island (NCGC) helps Raynham Hall Museum pocket park get a new look. (Contributed photo by Theresa Skvarla)

the landscape contractor. The rejuvenation of the Pocket Park is a project on which the NCGC

embarked as part of an initiative to celebrate the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted, who designed

Central Park with Calvert Vaux, believed residents of urban areas benefited from restorative time outdoors. As evidenced during the pandemic, this has proven to be true. The initiative, spearheaded by the Garden Club of America, of which NCGC is a member club, is called Parks: Where Nature Meets Community. It focuses on the importance of parks and open spaces throughout the country, whether created by Olmsted or not. NCGC is pleased to take part in this initiative and support the Oyster Bay community by the improvement of this civic space. “We all need to be surrounded by a little bit of nature at least,” Raynham Hall Museum Executive Director Harriet Gerard Clark said. “So we are so grateful to the NCGC for its contribution of a little bit of nature to our surroundings. Olmstead would have approved.” Submitted by Raynham Hall Museum

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Garden City High School’s Field Of Flags Honors Heroes

s part of a joint effort of the Students Helping Students organization, staff and community members, Garden City High School recently unveiled its second annual Field of Flags. Spearheaded by the club’s president, senior Caterina Kephart, the initiative brought hundreds of American Flags to the grounds outside the building at the corner of Rockaway Avenue and Merillon Avenue as a tribute to first responders and yielded a $3,940 donation to the William Bradford Turner Legion Auxiliary. A small ceremony celebrated the field’s kickoff and the flags flew until Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

on Dec. 7. School administrators, staff and members of the Garden City Fire Department and Police Department, American Auxiliary Legion and Students Helping Students organization gathered to celebrate the Field of Flags and acknowledge those involved. Grayson Gardi sang the National Anthem and Alessandro Ehrig and Tyler Glenn played “Taps.” Kephart and Guidance Counselor/ Students Helping Students adviser Kate Higgins described the project’s significance and extended special thanks to the custodial staff for assembling all the flags. Kephart noted that many similar displays she has seen were limited to Veterans and deployed

Garden City High Fire Department at the Field of Flags ceremony

military members and she felt that it was imperative to also recognize all first responders and medical personnel. Members of the community provided monetary donations in exchange for flag dedications to military servicemen and servicewomen, medical first responders, police officers and firefighters. A ribbon was affixed to each flag acknowledging its honoree. “It’s easy to forget that while we go to work, or school or practice, that somewhere in that same moment somewhere else, someone is putting their life on the line to protect us and our rights,” Kephart said. “I believe it is our job as Americans to make sure

that all those who go above and beyond every day for the people of their country are appreciated and know that we stand behind them, always.” Kephart introduced the idea last year and carried it out successfully, thanks to the support of Guidance Counselor Karen Whiston, members of Students Helping Students and local businesses that donated flag supplies. The efforts were continued this year with supervision from Higgins. The district hopes to make this a recurring charitable event that will pay homage to even more heroes in future years. —Submitted by the Garden City School District

Garden City High School students attending the recent Field of Flags ceremony (Photos courtesy of the Garden City District)

First Grade Farm-To-Table Feast First grade students at Hemlock while they were also exposed to a School in Garden City recently envariety of fresh, local produce. The joyed a farm-to-table feast. The feast feast is a wonderful tradition at was the culmination of an entire Hemlock School, one that students growing process that took place in will remember beyond their years in the school’s vegetable garden—stuthe building. dents planted vegetables last spring, —Submitted by the Garden City then tended to the garden throughSchool District out the year and finally enjoyed the fruits of their labor. Principal Audrey Bellovin made butternut squash soup and zucchini bread using some of the fresh ingredients from the garden. She then brought the food into the first grade classrooms, where each student was encouraged to have a taste. The farm-to-table feast was a Hemlock first graders enjoyed butternut squash soup and zucchini bread as hands-on learning experience for part of their farm-to-table feast Hemlock School students helped plant, tend and harvest vegetables in students. They got a firsthand look at (Photos courtesy of Garden City Public the school’s garden. what it takes to harvest vegetables, Schools)

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Old Westbury Gardens In A New Light BY ANTON MEDIA GROUP STAFF

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hrough Jan. 9, Old Westbury Gardens will present “Shimmering Solstice,” what it calls “an unforgettable walk-through event of seasonal sights and sounds. Be prepared to be enchanted by magical light displays that are set along Old Westbury Gardens’ beautiful paths that will lead you through the world-famous Walled Garden, Rose Garden, South Lawn and Allée.” A press release noted, “Children of all ages will also have a great time exploring the interactive areas designed to engage their curiosity and sense of fun and have them buzzing with excitement. Witness a dramatic finale on the south façade of Westbury House that will feature a dazzling display of light, color and sound. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy

The finale is a light, visual and sound show projected on the south facade of the Westbury House. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) festive food and drinks, presented by Long Island’s Lessing Hospitality Group (LILHG).” “This is a milestone event for the Gardens,” said president/CEO Nancy Costopulos.

Santa Stopped In Westbury Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro wrote on the village’s Facebook page: “Saturday night, we had an enjoyable community gathering to light the Village Christmas Tree and celebrate the beginning of the community’s upcoming diverse holiday season, including Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years and Kwanza. I want to thank the Westbury Recreation Department and Deputy Mayor/Trustee Beaumont Jefferson for organizing the event, and I want to thank the Westbury/ Carle Place Chamber of Commerce for supplying the refreshments for our gathering. In attendance were myself, as well as Trustees Steve Corte and Vinny Abbatiello, Village Justice Thomas Liotti and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer.”

“It’s one of the largest public events that we’ve ever launched and it has been a year in the making. You’ll get to see our gardens in a way that none of our regular visitors have. Instead of our gardens blooming in beautiful

A Tree Glows In Carle Place

The Carle Place Civic Association wrote in a Facebook post: “What a beautiful tree lighting ceremony. It would not be possible without the school and community groups who participated. Thank you to: the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Devin Eichel, Deacon Dunphy, Kevin Kavanagh and the Carle Place High School Band. A huge shout out to the Nassau County Police Department 3rd Precinct and to the Carle Place Volunteer Fire Department for bringing Santa from the North Pole. What a great way to kick off the Christmas season.” (Photo courtesy of the Carle Place Civic Association)

(Photo courtesy of Patty and Ray Muntz)

Nassau Chambers of Commerce Lauds Liotti The Nassau County Chambers of Commerce named Wendy Liotti its Businesswoman of the Year for the Westbury-Carle Place Chamber branch. Liotti was the salutatorian of her Carle Place High School class of 1972 and graduated from Duke University with honors in 1976. She received her Master’s from Pratt Institute, taught art at the Cathedral School of St. Mary’s in Garden City and founded its Art Academy. For the past 20 years, Liotti has been a realtor and associate broker with Rowan Realty in Carle Place, founded by her aunt Harriet Rowan in 1964 and

flowers, they’ll be blooming in light.” The nonprofit hired Lightswitch, a firm with eight offices nationally and one in Hong Kong. It has designed for everything from Broadway shows to rock concerts. Howard Werner, who runs the New York office, was asked by Anton Media Group, “What makes Old Westbury Gardens amenable to the kind of show that you do?” “It’s a very beautiful and historic property,” he replied. “This is a show that respects the gardens itself. The goal was to bring people to the gardens at a time when they normally wouldn’t go. It gives people things to do during the holiday season, and also shines a new light on the gardens themselves.” Catholic Health is the presenting sponsor. Visit shimmeringsolstice.com for tickets and more information.

was transferred to her mother and partner Carole Zeilman. Rowan Realty recently joined Compass as Wendy Liotti the Rowan Team (Contributed photo) and continues to operate as a satellite office in Carle Place. Liotti serves on the boards of directors of the Westbury/Carle Place Chamber of Commerce and Westbury Arts and is a member of the Westbury Village Planning Board. She also teaches real estate to adults and high school students for the Westbury branch of ESPOIR, an

organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities to children. According to a press release, “Wendy has been touted as a real estate expert and broker by the New York Times and Newsday. Her combination of professional accomplishment and commitment to community service led to her nomination for this prestigious award.” Liotti is married to attorney and Westbury Village Justice Thomas F. Liotti. The Liottis have three adult children and have resided in Westbury and the Carle Place School District for the past 41 years. —Submitted by Thomas F. Liotti

Carle Place Voters Approve Capital Fund Use On Dec. 7, the Carle Place School District hosted a special vote to seek voter approval on the use of capital reserve funds to complete projects that will further enhance student learning environments. The special vote passed, 211-26. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District

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Four students from South Middle School have been accepted to perform in the Middle School Honor Concert Band at the NYSBDA Honor Concert Bands Conference (Contributed photo)

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our students from South Middle School have been accepted to perform in the Middle School Honor Concert Band at the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) Honor Concert Bands Conference. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that South Middle musicians have been selected for this honor. South Middle participants, with their instrument are: Olivia Gu, clarinet; Zirong (Isabella) Jiang, flute;

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Yejin Son, oboe; and Sophia Wu, flute. Their teacher is Alan Schwartz, instrumental music teacher/music department head. Students were selected for the Middle School Honor Concert Band by a statewide panel of NYSBDA music educators who evaluated recordings of student performances. Honor Concert Band performances will be held in Syracuse in early March 2022. —Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

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For more than 15 years, volunteers from Temple Beth-El’s Tzedakah (charitable giving) project have delivered food and meals to those experiencing food insecurity. Please ease the hunger of local families in need by providing them with a holiday dinner. A complete meal costs only $25 per family. (It includes an oven stuffer roaster, four sides and dessert). Families that receive these holiday meals are from Hispanic Community of Great Neck, Mount Olive Baptist

Church, St. Aloysius Interfaith Food Pantry, First Baptist Church, and local senior citizens’ homes. You can participate in two ways. Join Temple Beth-El Of Great Neck on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m. to package and deliver the meals and/or make a donation to sponsor a holiday meal(s). For more information, to register or to make a donation, call Jordana 516850-4472 or Danna 917-613-8510. —Submitted by Temple Beth-El Of Great Neck

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Roslyn Student Plays In Macy’s Great American Marching Band O Kindergarten

n Thanksgiving Day, Roslyn High School senior Leila Policarpio participated in the 95th annual Thanksgiving Parade as a musician in Macy’s Great American Marching Band. The band is recognized as one of the top Honor Marching Bands in the country—comprised of America’s finest high school student-musicians from each of the 50 states. “Congratulations to Leila for being one of only 185 student musicians in the entire country selected for this prestigious ensemble,” music teacher Frank Mauriello said. —Submitted by Roslyn Public Schools

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Parents with children entering Kindergarten in the Roslyn Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year will need to register. All children must be a Roslyn resident and must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2022. If your

child does not attend a local nursery school, call the Heights School Office at 516-801-5500 for information regarding registration procedures. —Submitted by Roslyn Public Schools

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Post-Season Awards In Levittown BY JAMES ROWAN

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ith the close of the fall high school sports season comes a plethora of post-season awards issued by the coaches association in each sport. Here are some of the honorees from Division, Island Trees, MacArthur and Seaford. In football, at MacArthur, Connor Cullen, Vincent Fundaro, Ryan Muller, James Napoli and Matthew Papach were named All County. James Clarkson was named All Conference for the Generals. Also on the gridiron, over at Division, senior quarterback Christopher Stancarone was named All County for the Blue Dragons. His teammates, Jeremy Taggart and Jack Pendergrass were named All Conference. At Island Trees, Ryan Mastropaolo was named All County, Michael Coppeto was selected All County Honorable Mention and Nick Saragossi earned All Conference honors. Three Bulldogs also played in the Exceptional Senior Game—Ryan Mastropaolo, Chris Antonelli and Dimtri Noulas. Want more Exceptional Seniors? MacArthur’s All County defender Joe Iannuzzi was tabbed to play in the Nassau County Soccer Exceptional Senior game.

Bulldogs. Goalkeeper Jayson Portes was also named Scholar Athlete. At Seaford, the girls program had the following honors: Seniors Madison Catalanotti and Emma Williamson were named All County and seniors Alexandra Leggio and Antonietta Buffolino were All County Honorable mention. The Vikings landed Leila Schwartz and Allyson Cullingford on the All Conference team. Madison Catalanotti also received Conference A2 goalkeeper of the year award and the Howard Gould Award, given to Nassau’s best keeper. In girls volleyball, at MacArthur, Ryann Murphy was named All County, Sofia Migliore was named All County Honorable Mention and Amanda Meija earned All Conference. Lindsey Barr was named Scholar Athlete. In boys volleyball, Dylan Vargas was an All County selection and Ryan Senra made All Conference for the Generals. Senra was also named Scholar Athlete. Teammate Tyler Levi was the Unsung Hero. Division’s Brendan Connolly (right), battles MacArthur’s Gianni Nino for In cross country, for MacArthur, the ball. Connolly was an All Conference selection. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Kinkel) Michael Cassano and Alyssa Rotundo were named All County While staying on the the soccer Conference A-V Defensive Player and teammates Gia Bergonzi and pitch, Division seniors Brendan of the Year for the second straight Pedro Sandoval were selected All Connolly and Christian Ramirez were season. Seniors Erick Benitez and Conference. Nicole Steiner and Evelyn named All Conference selections Jonathan Uzzo were named All County Sun were All Conference in girls swimfor the Blue Dragons. Over at Island Honorable Mention. Jayson Portes, ming for MacArthur. Trees, senior defender Kevin Butler Edwin Hernandez and John Bohmke —James Rowan is a was named All County and was the were named All Conference for the Levittown resident

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Farmingdale High School Playcrafters perform Once on This Island Welcome to the Caribbean. The Farmingdale High School Playcrafters proudly presented their rendition of Once on This Island. This exciting oneact musical is based on My Love, My Love: or The Peasant Girl by Rosa Guy, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. A story about a peasant girl falling in love above her class, told around a fire by a group of Caribbean peasants as they wait out a terrible storm. “Once on This Island is one of my favorite musicals of all time,” Farmingdale High School Director Jessica Mischke said. “This beautiful story of how one seemingly insignificant girl becomes myth and hope for those she left behind demonstrates how the good we do echoes and continues long after our lives are over.” The standout cast, which featured several NYSSMA honored all-state musicians, kept the audience engaged

Farmingdale High School Playcrafters perform Once on This Island (Photo courtesy of The Farmingdale School District)

throughout the entire one-act musical. Juniors Molly Keena and Makai Jones performed the starring roles of fearless peasant girl Ti Moune and her affluent love interest Daniel. The powerful island gods, Erzulie (Trinity Babino), Asaka (Raniyah Elguerouat), Papa Ge (Rebecca Kenjesky), and Agwe (Matthew Murrell), guided Ti Moune on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother and father were played by

seniors Riley Leahy and Ben Hoffman. Sophomores Ryan Sweeney and Ava Monteleone had the roles of Daniels’s father and fiance. Rounding out the cast, playing the part of the little girl, was Albany Avenue Elementary School fourth-grader Stella Levenson. “We are so grateful to perform our annual musical,” Mischke said. “Once on This Island demonstrates that by giving love and sharing our stories, we can bring everyone together toward the greater good.”

No musical production would be complete without a reliable, talented production staff. Pit Conductor Ed Kozlowski led the orchestra, assisted by Pat Facchiano, while Jamie Capasso and Erik Chocianowski headed design and construction. Lastly, Joseph Hasset, Cherie Dreyfus and Corey Sterler managed lighting and sound. Director Jessica Mischke and Assistant Director/Choreographer Erik Mischke’s presentation of Once on This Island was a colorful tale of inspiration and hope. It was a beautiful gift from the Farmingdale Playcrafters to the community as we enter the holiday season. For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit the www.farmingdaleschools.org and like the Facebook page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict. —Submitted by the Farmingdale Union Free School District

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From Farmers Markets To Being In Stores

A family going on three generations of crafting pickles BY NATALIA VENTURA

brine is 30/70 in the jar. You do them in barrels, it’s 50/50. So they’re always he Horman family has been going to taste better.” distributing their Horman’s Best “The ones in the store are trying to pickles for three generations mass produce it,” he continued. “Every throughout Long Island and New York batch of produce you get is different, City. Now they have recently opened so there are variables. Different sugar up their second store location in Glen levels, whatever the temperature is Cove, named Pickle Island. It began outside is going to change the rate when Nick Horman Jr’s grandfather, of fermentation and you just have to Joe Horman, “was in one career and watch them. That’s the art and science that didn’t work out. So he decided to part of it.” buy a pickle route, and that’s how it The shelf life of Horman’s Best started back then,” stated Horman Jr. pickles can last 3-4 months. They claim He majored in philosophy at to never truly spoil, the product only Providence College and obtained loses its crunchy texture. “There’s no his MBA from Adelphi University. hazard with these kinds of pickles, “A part of my dream at that time was canning pickles on the other hand, if to become a philosophy professor. I somebody doesn’t put the right pH, thought I might as well mix the two you can get botulism,” Horman Jr. said worlds together.” This led to their “But we don’t can anything, everything concept of Picklosophy being used to is refrigerated packed.” produce their pickles. After the cucumbers are finished The goals Horman has for his growing on the vines and plucked, family’s brand is to focus on their Glen they are continuously kept cold going Cove and Bayville store locations and forward. Produce is hydro-cooled, develop more locations in the future. which is when it is immersed in He enjoys the concept of making his chilled water. During the cucumber’s Nick Horman Jr. is a third-generation pickler, and has recently opened a stores a place to unwind. “When I transformation into pickles, they are second store in Glen Cove. (Photo by Natalia Ventura) was a kid, we had places to go while kept cold to maintain freshness. This growing up,” he said. “I definitely want differs from other companies that to get more arcade games, and have a apply heat to the pickles during the place people can come hang out. Play pasteurization step, which damages some good music, eat some good food the freshness of the cucumbers. and maybe open another one.” Their Horman believes that there is a pickle stores not only offer pickles, they also for everyone, even for those who claim have hot dogs, homemade dips, an not to enjoy them. assortment of snacks, drinks, comic “I think there is a pickle for everybooks and more. body,” Horman Jr. said “Maybe they had They have developed more than 15 a bad experience, but I’ve seen people varieties of pickles. The most popular converted from trying all these different pickles are the Kosher Dill, Classics, flavors we have. It depends. Some Full Sour, and Half Sour. “For the sweet people are sour pickle people, some ones, our Red Flannel, Sweet Chips, are sweet ones, some people are in the Honey Mustard and Brown Butter. I middle with the Kosher dill. Some of really like our pickled asparagus, it’s them don’t have vinegar, so if you don’t a sweet and hot one and what’s really like vinegar, like the Half Sour, I think popular this year is our pickled red they need to give it a shot.” onions.” People are welcome to visit Horman Pinball machine, comics, pickles, and more at Pickle Island. The daily ingredients used stem and his team on 18 Forest Ave. in (Photo by Natalia Ventura) from various sources, which are Glen Cove, and on 12 Ludlam Ave. in constantly undergoing a qualiBayville, Sundays to Fridays from noon ty-control process. They work with to 6 p.m. accomplished through several years the different vegetables I use, when certain farmers to produce the best “Come here to get a good pickle on a of pickle-making experience passed they’re in season. For the pickling cucumbers, they examine the quality down from one generation to the next. stick. For the first couple of weeks, I’ll be spice we work with a local spice guy starting from the seeds to when the “Everything is barrel packed,” Horman doing a free pickle for new customers.” out in Brooklyn. They do a special cucumbers are ready to be picked Jr. explained. “The ones in the store blend for us. We use whatever is the on the vines. “I will get local produce higher quality and support local first.” are brined most of the time in the because I do the farmers markets. So jars. What people don’t realize is that What did you think of this story? The way their cucumbers undergo I have relationships with a lot of the the brining process compared to other they stuff it really hard, because the Share it with me at nventura@ farmers. That’s where I get some of cucumber shrinks, so the cucumber to competitors is unique and has been antonmediagroup.com nventura@antonmediagroup.com

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Jericho Public Library’s Upcoming Events

he Jericho Public Library is happy to offer virtual and/or in-person programs. Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. - The library will be screening Emma, a glittering satire of social class and the pain of growing up through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along. Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. - An in-person and virtual Great Performers series with Marc Courtade, will celebrate the life and career of Christopher Plummer. Best known for his performance as Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Plummer was a prolific and versatile actor whose career spanned seven decades. Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. - No registration is necessary for the family film, The Polar Express. After the movie, children may stop by the Children’s Room and pick up a fun craft to do at home. Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. - Keep your holiday spirits up with the in-person (tickets required) or virtual (register

on our website) Here’s to the Holidays music with Linda Ipanema and the Hot Spots. Enjoy their rendition of “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Feliz Navidad,” Hanukkah songs and more. Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. - Take a walk through the eighth most visited museum in the world with the in-person or virtual art lecture about The National Gallery of London, where Mary Maguire will walk attendees through its galleries with special stops in front of Botticelli’s The Mystical Nativity and Pieter Bruegel’s The Adoration of the Kings. Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. - Discuss the topics of the day, and the trends that affect us now and in the future at the Virtual News Currents with Elinor Haber. Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. - Attendees can join in-person or virtually for Talk About Books with Fran Cohen. Listeners are welcome. This discussion will be on The Chosen and the

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jericholibrary.org/events/month to register for these and other upcoming events. All in-person programs require masks. —Submitted by Jericho Public Library

Assemblymember Lavine Announces Annual Toy Drive To Benefit Glen Cove Day Care Center Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has announced the kick-off of his Annual Toy Drive. Lavine will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts which will go to families in need from the Glen Cove Day Care Center, which was severely damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. “I am so pleased to be able to help the resilient kids of the Glen Cove Day Care Center whose lives and learning have been disrupted by the devastating floods associated with Hurricane Ida,” Lavine said. Contact-free drop-offs can be

made at Lavine’s district office in Glen Cove at 1 School St., Suite 303B, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. In addition, toys may also be left at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library at 89 E. Main St., or the Bryant Library in Roslyn on 2 Papermill Rd. during library hours. People who cannot get to any of the above locations, can call the district office to schedule a time to have gifts picked up from their doorstep. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 17. —Submitted by Office of Assemblymember Charles Lavine

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Assemblymember Charles Lavine will be accepting donations for Annual Toy Drive. (Contributed photo from the Office of Assemblymember Charles Lavine)

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CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS Thursday, December 16 9:30-10:30 AM Saturday, December 18 10:30-11:30 AM Monday, December 20 9:30-10:30 AM 7:00-8:00 PM

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Latinos In Action Founder’s Visit To Hicksville

r. Jose Enriquez recently visited with the Hicksville High School and Hicksville Middle School students currently participating in the Latinos in Action (LIA) course at the Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School. He was accompanied by Northeast Regional Program Manager Monica Gomez and Media Manager Luis Castro. LIA students from the Middle School were chaperoned by LIA Spanish Teacher Omar Garcia and transported by bus to the high school, where they met up with the LIA students from the high school at the Kristoff Theatre. Dr. Enriquez prepared a very informative and interactive session for our students where he shared the LIA vision, mission and history. He motivated these students to unite and begin developing trusting relationships with each other. He reminded them that they are leaders and they

their voices to affect change through creativity in the arts of music, dance, writing, singing and public speaking. LIA students have already begun their community service by providing literacy tutoring for ENL students in Old Country Road School. Hicksville Public Schools is excited to be partnering with Latinos in Action where their organization empowers Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through leadership development, community service literacy tutoring and assisting students to be college and career ready. —Submitted by the Hicksville School District

From left: Hicksville High School Principal Ray Williams; ENL/World Languages and Activities Supervisor Janet Suarez Lovett; Dr. Jose Enriquez. founder of Latinos in Action; Utah Central Regional Program Manager Monica Gomez; Assistant Principal Lauren DuBeau and Assistant Principal Tim Sweeney. (Photos courtesy of the Hicksville School District)

Three students stood up to be leaders of the group when asked by Dr. Enriquez who is brave enough to lead this group.

can use their leadership to transform the lives of other students and the people within their circle of family and friends. Dr. Enriquez asked the audience of students, “who is brave enough to lead this group?” Three students took the stage and shared their voice on why they can lead and they were encouraged to run for an office in LIA later this semester. He challenged them to create a “stage” where they can use the power of

Dr. Enriquez inspiring students taking part in the Latinos in Action course in middle school or high school.

The student group of Hicksville Middle School or Hicksville High School students from the Latinos in Action language course with Dr. Enriquez.

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P This six bedroom expanded Cape at 257 Crabapple Rd. in the Flower Hill section of Manhasset sold on Dec. 6 for $1,725,000. The bedrooms have been updated. The home has three bathrooms. It is a beautifully kept home with room for all and includes bluestone patios, a hot tub and an above ground pool. The ultra spacious first floor includes an eat-in-kitchen, a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a primary suite with a bathroom on the first floor, plus two additional bedrooms and a full updated bathroom. The second floor includes three bedrooms, a full bath, walk-in closets and a walk-out basement. The home is on a full-house generator and the gararge fits two cars.

This elegant and impressive four bedroom home sold on Dec. 2 for $2,400,00. The brick veneer Colonial-style home set on a large lot is located on a lush tree-lined street in the the Village of Flower Hill (Manhasset) at 114 Dartmouth Rd. Outstanding craftsmanship went into every detail of its expansion and renovation combining yesterday and today with eloquence and sophistication. This exquisite residence poised on a gentle rise boasts a total of 10-rooms, including four bedrooms, four full baths and offers stunning traditional architectural appointments throughout with all the comforts of today’s lifestyle. This warm and inviting home is convenient to Manhasset schools, shopping and transportation.

SEG Long Island encourages customers struggling with their utility bills to take advantage of a limited-time state program that provides eligible households with up to $10,000 to cover outstanding balances. The program is only available while funding lasts, and customers can get started by calling PSEG at 800-490-0025 to receive more information about this state-run program, attest to any financial hardships caused by the pandemic and develop individualized payment agreements. New York State announced the “regular arrears supplement” last month to help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Secured through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the regular arrears supplement is available to households who are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and behind on their heating utility bills, but that do not qualify for the utility assistance offered by New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Protections available for

households that experienced change in financial circumstances In March 2020, PSEG suspended all service terminations for non-payment and continued this protection throughout the governor’s COVID-19 State of Emergency, which has now ended. Residential and certain small business customers may be entitled to additional protections if the State of Emergency caused a change in financial circumstances, including non-termination of electric service for non-payment until Dec. 21, or a deferred payment agreement with no down payment, late fees or penalties. PSEG field representatives have started visiting residential customers with past-due account balances to discuss payment methods, accept a payment or work out a payment plan to pay down balances over time. PSEG will work with customers to find the best solution for the household. Residential customers will not be shut off for non-payment at this time. Visit www.psegliny.com for more information on energy and money saving programs. Visit www.otda.ny.gov/ programs/heap for more information about HEAP and federal programs. —PSEG Long Island

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t was a day devoted to personal growth and community building at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District, as the Chiefs Challenge club recently hosted Character Education Day. Students heard from powerful guest speakers and participated in activities that fostered a positive school climate. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders attended Ryan’s Story, an anti-bullying presentation, with John Halligan. He spoke about his son, Ryan, who endured much bullying in his life and eventually committed suicide at 13. Students listened intently to his emotional story and message of acceptance. Retired Nassau County police officer Sharon Galvin met with seventh and eighth graders about Internet safety and cyberbullying. She discussed the pros and cons of social media and told students about the digital footprint they create whenever they post something online. In an upstander activity, students learned about the role that they can play to combat bullying. They made paper T-shirts with anti-bullying words and phrases along with kindness bumper stickers. There were also lessons related to this year’s “One School, One Book” initiative. All students are reading Slacker by Gordon Korman and activities focused on the book’s themes of grit, determination, community and teamwork. The last period featured debriefing sessions in which students could share their reflections on the day and all of the important messages that were imparted. “Character Education Day helps make everyone aware of the issues that are out there,” eighth grade Chiefs Challenge member Alyssa Payero said. “If you’re aware of a problem, you can help stop it if you encounter it.” The afternoon before Character Education Day, students from Chief’s Challenge, the Builders Club and class officers hung notes with inspirational messages on more than 1,500 student lockers as well as classroom and office doors. The goal was to spread positivity and bring smiles to all students and staff. Principal Jason Esposito said that with the emotional toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on students in the past 20 months, Character Education Day was vital. He thanked Chiefs Challenge advisers Caroline Glynn and Juliette Happe, as well as all of their helpers, for their hard work to plan all of the activities. “Days like this, where we nurture the social and emotional well-being of our students, are more important than ever,” Esposito said. “We know that the positive impacts are going to be life lasting.” —Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Berner Middle School hosted its Character Education Day on Nov. 18. From left are Chiefs Challenge co-adviser Juliette Happe, Executive Assistant to the Principal Beth Mullins, Internet safety guest speaker Sharon Galvin, Principal Jason Esposito, Ryan’s Story guest speaker John Halligan, Executive Assistant to the Principal Keri Wing and Chiefs Challenge co-adviser Caroline Glynn. (Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District)

Chief’s Challenge posted several signs around the school with messages about acceptance and kindness. Seventh graders Andrew Boland (left) and Isabella Hernandez spotted the inspirational notes placed on more than 1,500 student lockers.

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Retired Master Sergeant Peter Gong Inducted Into Senate Veterans Hall Of Fame R ecently, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) was joined by New York State Senator John Liu (D-Queens), local elected officials, local Asian-American civic leaders and members of the community for a ceremony to induct Peter Gong of New Hyde Park, into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame for 2021, and present him with a plaque commemorating the honor. Gong is a retired Master Sergeant who served 12 years in the United States Army and 16 years in the U.S. Air Force. After 28 years of honorable service, Ret. Master Sgt. Gong continues to give back as a dedicated member of the Honor Guard at funerals of fallen service members, is a leader in local Chinese-American civic groups, and a vocal activist against hate crimes. “We all owe a significant debt of gratitude to the men and woman who have answered the call to serve, and who courageously defended our freedoms in the armed forces,” Kaplan said. “As a young man in the Army, Peter endured malaria, snakes, leeches and casual racism while air-jumping into the rice paddies of Vietnam-his honor and duty to country unwavering under 60 pounds of gear on his back. Since retiring from the military, Peter has been a cherished hero in our community and an outspoken advocate against hate and xenophobia. At a time when hate and bias targeting the Asian American community has exploded across the country, Peter’s activism is more important than ever and it gives me great pride to elevate his voice and nominate him to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame for 2021 so that everyone across the state can appreciate him for his service and recognize him for the hero that he is.” “I am extremely honored that my community came out to recognize my service as a member of the United States military,” Gong said. “After 28 years of service, today I accept this award on behalf of my fellow veterans who have sacrificed so much to ensure the peace and prosperity of our nation and the world. Thank you to State Senators Anna Kaplan, John Liu and all the organizations who continue to pay tribute to veterans across our great nation.” For more than a decade, the New York State Senate has had a tradition of honoring remarkable veterans from around the state who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life by inducting them into the Senate’s Veterans Hall

Senator Anna M. Kaplan presents Retired Master Sergeant Peter Gong with a plaque commemorating his induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame representing the 7th Senate District. (Contributed photo)

of Fame, and each year, one veteran from each of New York’s 63 Senate Districts is selected to receive this rare tribute. The event included a presentation of colors by the Veterans Honor Guard, led by Peter Gong, an invocation and performance of God Bless America by Nassau County American Legion Chaplain Eric Spinner and remarks by Christine Liu, Co-President of the Herricks Chinese Association, Betty Leong, President of the Chinese Center on Long Island, and Thomas Ong, President of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Long Island Chapter. —Submitted by the office of Senator Anna Kaplan

Town Officials Attend Lakeville Estates Civic Association’s Menorah Lighting Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Receiver of Taxes Charlie Berman attended the Lakeville Estates Civic Association’s Third Menorah Lighting on Nov. 28 in New Hyde Park. The menorah lighting ceremony, which fell on the first night of Hanukkah, was led by Rabbi Randi Sheinberg of Temple Tikvah. The Lakeville Estates Civic Association presented Supervisor Bosworth with flowers and a gift to commemorate her eight years of distinguished service to the Town of North Hempstead. Attendees were treated to a performance by the Temple Tikvah choir and delicious treats and refreshments. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town officials join the Lakeville Estates Civic Association for their Menorah Lighting celebration. (Contributed photo)

Chamber Hosts Annual Food Drive The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce recently made its first food drop off of its second annual Holiday Food Drive. The chamber is continuing to accept donations from the public at various member locations (visit www.nhpchamber.org to find a location), for drop off to another local food pantry at Christmas. A special thanks to Valley National Bank as storage point and to Flushing Bank for its generous donation of tote bags. —Submitted by the Greater NHP Chamber of Commerce

From left: Chamber Board Members Rich DeMartino, Saveeta Barnes, Jeanette Frisina, Tom Friel of the Holy Spirit Social Ministry, Chamber Board member Ed Stone, Chamber President Cheryl Fajardo, Chamber Board Member and Food Drive Coordinator Smitha Lukos-Khan and First VP Donna Pagano. (Photo courtesy of Ed Stone Photography)

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What do you hope to accomplish while on the board? I hope to continue building our downtown area into a thriving district of shops and restaurants—a place where residents look forward to spending time.

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ith longtime trustee Dennis Walsh vacating his seat on the Village of Mineola’s Board of Trustees in order to take on his new duties as 3rd District Councilman for the Town of North Hempstead, it is time to usher in some new blood. Last month, Mayor Scott Strauss appointed Mineola resident Janine Sartori as Walsh’s replacement. She will serve on the village board until the next village election in March 2022 when Walsh’s term was due to expire. Sartori recently answered some questions from Anton Media Group about her new role and what she hopes to bring to village residents.

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What is your most favorite thing about the Village of the Mineola? The community. Everyone here truly cares about this village, their neighbors, and what goes on here. I discovered our community while raising my twin boys, Luigi and Anthony here. We’ve spent a lot of time in our fantastic library, parks and pool. I spent some time on the PTA and MAA boards as well as on the Mineola Zoning Board. All of these opportunities allowed me to truly get to know and love this community.

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Can you tell readers a little bit about yourself? I moved to Mineola 17 years ago with my husband Tiziano. I graduated Seton Hall University with a BS in marketing and a Master’s in finance. I worked in marketing for more than 10 years before starting my own business in financial services, where I currently oversee the day-to-day financial operations for several clients.

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What was your reaction when you were asked to be on the village’s board of trustees? I was honored and excited to become a part of this team.

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New village trustee Janine Sartori being sworn in by Mayor Scott Strauss (Contributed photo)

Is there anything else you wanted to mention about your new position? Having access to local government and being able to make a difference in the community we live in is unique to the villages of Long Island. I look forward to meeting more of our residents and truly helping to make Mineola a place they’re all proud to live.

Students Become Certified Interpreters Two Mineola High School students recently completed a 40-hour training course, making them certified interpreters. Pietra Cabral and Fabiely Passos Ricci da Silva completed the Community Interpreter International Program, which is interpreter training for healthcare, education and social services. Throughout the course, the students learned about ethics and conduct, positioning and terminology, modes of interpreting, strategies for intervention, cultural mediation and other vital skills. Following the 40-hour training, they had to take a 120-minute written assessment. —Submitted by Mineola Union Free School District

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This time last year, we spoke with Ian and Adam Siegel, owners of Trubee Hill, a lifestyles brand, about the launch of their luxury candle line. “We have really grown our selection this year,” Adam said. “And we have branched out into other wares.”

e knew from the beginning that this duo had big aspirations. In just one year, what started as a pandemic hobby has exploded from four candle scents, including their first scent Blue Hydrangea, for their well-known hydrangeas in their own front yard, to 36 scents, all in two sizes (7 oz. and 8.5 oz.), hot sauce, dressing, spice blends, jams, olive oils and maple syrup. “This was our COVID hobby that turned into a real thing,” Ian said. “It was a bright spot in a dark year.” Adam has since left his full time career to devote all of his attention to Trubee Hill. “It was scary at first but it has paid off tremendously,” Adam said. “I make, on average, 1,800 candles each month. Just like fashion, everything is done six months ahead, so I was making holiday candles back in July to meet the demand.” The couple is known for their love of home and entertaining. “If you recall last year our limited edition ‘Cancelled Holiday Plans’ candle was our bestseller, but we made it for a different type of holiday season,” Ian said. “With confidence and optimism back

then we said we would never make it again with that name. Therefore, this year with gratefulness, cautiousness and continued optimism it is back as we look forward to a hopefully more ‘normal’ holiday season. This year it is called ‘Finally! Holiday Plans’.” Glass and wax prices have gone up significantly in just one year since they started. “This year, the one challenge that we have had is that we are definitely not immune to the supply chain issues and increasing costs,” Ian said. “It’s definitely real and we are managing through it.” The Siegels are a regular vendor at the Deep Roots Farmers Market in Glen Cove, run by Amy Peters. “We’ve been a staple there for a year; being able to interact with customers and build a following for the people who attend the market,” Ian said. “We’ve learned a lot about what people like and what they don’t like and we listen to the feedback; it’s been a tremendous and positive experience.” Ian said they have been using social media to drive their business forward at great speed. “We’ve also built relationships locally with a lot of other small

Adam and Ian Siegel business, online and brick and mortar,” Ian said. “There are a lot of really wonderful, talented people on Long Island that have small businesses. Everyone has been helping each other out; we would all really like to see each other succeed.” Trubee Hill is evolving and expanding rapidly, nearly by the minute. “We’re in talks with a landlord in Glen Cove, with hopes of opening our own brick and mortar store downtown Glen Cove,” Ian said. New candle scents will be available in January. “If you really want to find out how wonderful of a community you live in and how wonderful your friends and family are, start a small business because the support from just Glen Cove and people around Long Island, it’s been tremendous,” Ian said. “It’s an island of wonderful people and we

are experiencing that first-hand.” Deep Roots Farmers Market is located at 100 Village Square in Glen Cove on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trubee Hill candles are also available at: • Locust Valley Bookshop, Locust Valley • Scarsella’s Florist, Laurel Hollow • Heritage Farm & Garden, Muttontown • L & W Market, Bridgehampton • Over The Bridge, Bayville • My Beautiful Mess, Sea Cliff • Pandemonium Boutique, Babylon • Jill Scherer, Roslyn • Hen Of The Woods, Southampton • Eve’s Uniques, Winchester, Tennessee Visit www.trubeehill.com for a full list of products and to purchase.

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Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s premier ballet company and academy presents its annual production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker featuring choreography by the company’s executive artistic director, Maurice Brandon Curry. The performances will take place on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Greenvale.

glevsky Ballet brings the beloved story to the Tilles Center stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning costumes, thrilling choreography and a cast of more than 80 professional and student dancers. Eglevsky Ballet’s production is the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions on Long Island. Eglevsky Ballet’s production tells the story of a young girl named “Clara” and how a mysterious gift from her godfather, “Herr Drosselmeyer” brings about an enchanted, fantastical dream. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years, Eglevsky Ballet’s production will be performed with live music provided by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, of New York City, under the baton of maestro David Bernard. This is the first year for this exciting collaboration between the Eglevsky Ballet and the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony. This year, the role of “Clara” will be danced by 16-year-old Alexa Robins of Commack. Robins has been studying at Eglevsky Ballet in their pre-professional training program for five years and is currently in the honors program at the Eglevsky Ballet academy. This production, which premiered in 2015, has several different elements chosen to develop the relationship between “Clara” and

two characters is more developed and also gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.” Another highlight of this year’s production is the return of Eglevsky Ballet alumni Sarah Gavilla as “The Sugar Plum Fairy.” Gavilla portrayed “Clara” in the debut of this production in 2015. She returns to Eglevsky after having been an apprentice at Miami City Ballet and a member of Alabama Ballet.

“It is so wonderful returning to this same production which helped launch me into preparation for a professional career. I am so grateful to Mr. Curry for giving me this opportunity,” Gavilla said. “Whoever said you can’t go home again, certainly didn’t train at the Eglevsky Ballet.” For the performances, Gavilla will be reunited with her partner from Miami City Ballet, Santiago Castañeda of Collage Dance in Memphis. This year, Curry has added new and exciting features by way of special animation created by Kevin Nunez of Forty Flying Fish, in Brooklyn. He previously worked with this talented firm when he choreographed The Red Shoes for Eglevsky Ballet in 2019. “I am thrilled to work with Kevin and his fantastic team again,” said Curry. “I have always wanted to add a more whimsical approach to the production and this year, after much time to think about just how to do it effectively, I came up with this approach. I think it will be a crowd pleaser for sure.” The Eglevsky Ballet has presented The Nutcracker as a holiday gift for children of all ages since 1961. Tickets may be purchased from the Tilles Center box office or through Ticketmaster. Visit www. eglevskyballet.org for details.

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Eglevsky Ballet’s The Nutcracker the “Nutcracker Prince”. Curry replaces the “Snow Pas de Deux” with one danced by “Clara” and the “Nutcracker Prince.” The “Nutcracker Prince” will be portrayed by 17-year-old student Max Barker. Barker is being trained at the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and, also, studies privately with Fabrice Herrault. Barker was recommended personally by former ABT principal dancer and current artistic director of the ABT JKO School, Cynthia Harvey. This year, Barker was a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne. Having the pas de deux performed by these two characters, Curry said, “By doing this, the connection between the

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Jan Guarino, pictured right, is passionate about watercolors. One look at her paintings tells you are looking at the work of a fine artist who is capable of capturing the essence and beauty in diverse subjects—flowers, landscapes, still life vignettes and portraits—people and pets. Her students will tell you she loves to teach them her craft—she is the teacher that they have been looking for to help them advance their own watercolors. This past year has given them a place to belong to, to challenge themselves, to grow their art and to have a sense of community. Guarino retired from a 45-year graphic design career the week before the world went into COVID quarantine. Now she is utilizing all of those marketing skills that she once used for her clients for herself, her art and her classes. Guarino’s classes always would fill up at the Art League of Long Island and at The Artist’s Studio at Chelsea Mansion in Muttontown and at many local libraries. She has been giving demos in front of artists at the Suburban Art League, Independent

the Manhasset Art League and many others. For the past year she took her classes online and is doing them virtually with a three-camera set up. Her work can be seen in Creations magazine on each issue’s Poetry Page and many times on its cover. She is a member of the Firefly Artists Gallery in Northport and has many originals for sale there. Her work is also at The Nest on Main Street in Northport. Guarino is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with an associates degree in applied science.

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EGGNOG:

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Whether you prefer a classic eggnog, or something lighter, but still as tasty, here are a couple of eggnog variations for you to serve at your next holiday event.

Traditional Eggnog 12 eggs, separated 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups bourbon 3/4 cup brandy 6 cups milk 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 cups heavy cream In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for approx 10 minutes. Mixture should be firm. Slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy—just a little at a time. Allow mixture to cool

in the fridge (for up to six hours). Approximately 30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture. Stir in one and a half teaspoons ground nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture. Ladle into cups. Garnish with remaining nutmeg. Serves: eight.

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or sugar. Stir continuously. Heat and stir until the mixture thickens slightly—enough that it can coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the vanilla extract, rum extract, one pinch of nutmeg and one pinch of cinnamon. Remove from heat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled (at least three hours). Just prior to serving, ladle your yummy low fat eggnog into glasses, and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon. Serves: six.

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In a large bowl, beat the eggs using an electric beater. By turn, add milk and sugar. Beat until mixture thickens slightly. Add in the vanilla extract and ground nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least three hours). Serves: six.

Personalize the new and unopened regift. Rewrap it, and definitely change the gift card that it originally came with. Not To Regift Use common sense. Never regive a Christmas candle in the middle of the summer. Do not give anything monogrammed to your neighbor, unless, by odd chance, they have the same initials as you do. Do not regift handmade items or free promotional items like the tote bag from the perfume counter. Make sure your giftee is not related to the person who originally gave the gift to you. Do not discuss that your gift is recycled. You should not tell someone it is a regift. Do not feel bad about regifting. There is a slight work around for this though. If you are regifting something seriously expensive, you might want to tell the giftee so they do not feel obligated to gift you back with something equally expensive.

Rules For Regifting BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediaGroup.com

Yes, it is being said. There are rules for regifting and whether you admit it or not, it is extremely resourceful to do so. But there are tactful ways to do it and not so tactful ways too. Regifting, giving a gift that you received to another person, has been happening for centuries, but there are some simple etiquette

rules that should be followed.

Host A Regifting Party

To Regift The best gifts for regifting are gifts that you really believe are best suited for a specific person. There are times when the person to whom you are regifting will get enjoyment out of something that doesn’t suit your taste. Just because you don’t want the gift doesn’t mean the person you are giving it to does either.

An idea mentioned on www. regiftable.com suggests hosting a sort of White Elephant Party, when people gather together for the purpose of exchanging essentially impractical items. This is a great way to regift without guilt. Just be sure that the original gift giver will

not be in attendance. Here’s how it goes: Each guest brings one wrapped regift. All guests draw a number. The regifter with the lowest number chooses a wrapped regift and opens it for everyone to see. The person with the next lowest number can either take the opened regift or select a “new” wrapped regift. If they choose a “new” regift, they must open it for all to see. Each subsequent person is allowed to either unwrap a “new” regift or take any of the regifts already opened. If a regift is taken from someone, that person gets to immediately choose another “new” gift to open or they can get revenge by stealing someone else’s gift. Finally, when all the gifts have been opened, the person with the lowest number gets to trade with anyone or keep the regularly rejected regift they ended up with. On the off chance that you don’t love what you end up with, donate it to charity. So, maybe it is the gift that keeps on giving or it’s something you have a duplicate of—either way, make sure to thank the person who gave it to you with sincerity. If you cannot bring yourself to regift, some choose to donate their unwanted gifts to charity or sell them in an online auction. Gift thoughtfully.

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Homestead (www.virginiajanes.com or call 917-301-2213) was founded by a Hudson Valley native who is often Sweet and Savory referred to as “Laura Ingalls with Founded in 1953, Emile’s Candies in modern appliances.” Virginia Jane is Rockville Centre (www.emilescandies. cooking up exciting flavors from her com or call 516-766-4402) is one of favorite farms in the tri-state area, the last of Long Island’s old-fashioned right in her Long Island home. Check chocolate factories. Kicking off the out her Trio Gift Set of three best-sellholiday season with Hanukkah, ing jam flavors, featuring Carrot Cake the shop offers menorah lollipops, Jam, Blueberry Bourbon Ginger Jam, chocolate dreidels and a three-tiered and Strawberry Daiquiri Jam. Star of David box full of delicious When you’ve had your fill of sweet, chocolates. For Christmas, look for go for savory with the cleverly named chocolate Santas, as well as holiday Charcuterie Broads LLC in Seaford milk chocolate balls sold by weight. (www.thecharcuteriebroads.com or For a large group, consider a medium 2charcuteriebroads@gmail.com). or large assorted platter of candies Co-owners and sisters-in-law Bridget featuring a delectable array of creams, and Joanne have a love for fine meats jellies, caramels, truffles and more. and cheeses and their creativity For cookie lovers, look no further comes through on their menu. Check than Long Island’s very own Cookie out their traditional Holiday Antipasto Outlet in Hicksville (www.cookieoutlet. of premium meats, Italian cheeses com or 800-548-3023). Their elegant and all the popular fixings on boards and sophisticated Deluxe Christmas available in multiple sizes. Platter cookie tray is a crowd-pleaser Beautiful Gestures that features popular holiday shapes Muscari Flowers & Events (www. and flavors, and ranges in size from muscariflowersroslyn.com or call 1.5-pounds to 5-pounds. The Cookie 516-625-1397) has been serving Outlet’s high-volume purchase power Roslyn Heights and surrounding enables the company to pass significommunities for more than 20 years. cant savings on to shoppers and they have their own specially designed “No All-season orchids are among the shop’s most coveted offerings. These Breakage Gift Box” for shipping. Home-based business Virginia Jane’s exquisite, delicate blooms symbolize

beauty, love and royalty, and make “a perfect gift for the king or queen in your life,” according to the shop. If you’re also shopping for a birthday around the holidays, take a look at Zodiac Gift Boxes from Eternal Roses (www.eternalroses.com or call 888-440-2255). The Bellmore-based company treats their blooms by immersing them in a patented blend of plant-based formula and preserving substance. This process results in special, luxury roses that require no watering and maintain their beauty and freshness for up to three years. Zodiac-themed preserved roses each come in a custom-designed textured box displaying the astrological sign’s constellation using crystals. For personalized gifts, shop The Giftologist online (www.shopthegiftologist.com or call 516-766-2296). This gift boutique in the heart of Rockville Centre carries an eclectic collection of personalized household items, including cheese and cutting boards, coasters, wine cups and glasses and picture frames, that can be personalized with engraving.

Specialty Gifts for Kids, Including the Four-Legged Award-winning toy store Funky Monkey Toys & Books in Greenvale

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Tips For Tipping BY CHRISTY HINKO

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Tipping might be one of the most socially accepted forms of etiquette, but it is often the most confusing. When dining out with family and friends, it is often the topic at the end of the meal. Should we tip for buffet service? How much should we give at a formal meal?

Bartenders

he typical standard for tipping when dining out at a traditional restaurant is 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax amount of the bill, not the total bill with taxes included. But some dining patrons need some guidance for tipping in nontraditional settings. In self-service restaurants, like buffet or cafeteria-style, it is acceptable to tip 10 percent of the bill for table

services, and an extra $5 in any dining setting for extra accommodations or an extra 10 percent if your table receives extra attention on a particularly busy night at the restaurant.

Hostess and Maitre d’

Unless you are a frequent patron, it is not necessary to tip the maitre d’. If you are a regular, you may want to

How much you tip a bartender depends in part on whether you’re waiting at the bar for a table in the adjoining restaurant or you’re at a bar for its own sake. As you wait for a table, you can either pay for drinks as you order or run a tab, which will be added to your dinner bill. Leave a tip for the bartender before you leave the bar. One dollar per drink is standard. If you’re at a bar simply to have a drink, tip between 15 and 20 percent of the total. If the bartender has given you a free drink or two, add a couple of extra dollars to the tip.

Washroom Attendants

Tip washroom attendants at least one dollar for handing you a towel. A small dish of coins is usually on display and the tip is placed there instead of in the attendant’s hand. If attendants do nothing but stand there, no tip is necessary.

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Tip the parking attendant at least $2. Give the tip when the car is brought to you, not when you arrive.

Busboys

Busboys are usually not tipped, with two exceptions: you spill something and the busboy cleans it up, and in that case give a dollar or two as you leave; or if a busboy in a cafeteria carries your tray to the table, then a dollar or two is also appropriate.

Musicians

In nicer restaurants with piano entertainment, do not tip the piano player unless you see a tip jar. You may tip musicians in more casual restaurants, $2 to $5 when you leave, even if you have not made a request. If you have made requests, add an extra dollar or more for each song. For strolling musicians, the basic tip is $1 per musician and $2 for a party of two; a total of $5 is enough for a group. If you make a special request, add an extra dollar to each musician’s tip. You needn’t stop eating when musicians perform table side. Just smile and thank them as you tip when the musicians finish.

Tipping Less If something goes wrong during your ordering or meal, your tip depends on how well the waitstaff addresses the problem. If there was a successful resolution, tip the full amount. If your waiter did not get adequate results but doesn’t deserve all the blame, reduce the tip to 10 percent. If the problem wasn’t taken care of or your waiter was surly, tip eight percent. Other tipping tips: • Tip discreetly. Tipping is a private matter, so don’t play the big spender who likes to flash bills. • Money is the tip of choice in most cases, but sometimes a small gift, usually given during the holidays, can be substituted. • Check the bill to see if a gratuity (or a service charge) is included. Gratuities are typically included when a table has been booked for groups of more than six people. If you think it is deserved, you can leave an additional tip. • If you eat light or use a coupon, it is thoughtful to leave a tip commensurate with a full-priced meal. —Mike Lininger contributed to this article. He is the editor of Etiquette Scholar (www.etiquettescholar.com).

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This year, toy company Hasbro is unveiling some of its hottest items for this upcoming holiday season that kids of all ages—and even some of you parents out there—will be sure to love. Power Rangers Dino Fury Chromafury Saber (Photo

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irst up, is the Power Rangers Dino Fury Chromafury Saber. The Chromafury Saber has color-scanning technology, color-changing LEDs, and motion-activated light and sound effects that lets

kids and fans imagine leaping into action as their favorite Power Ranger. Press the button on the hilt of the saber and place the end of the hilt on a surface to scan the color. Scan something red to make the LEDs in the blade light up red, like the saber of the Dino Fury Red Ranger. Or scan something pink for a pink blade or blue for blue. Scans aren’t limited to Ranger colors: scan orange for an orange blade. The Chromafury Saber is for kids ages

5 and Up and is $29.99. Available online and at all major retailers. Be sure to watch Power Rangers Dino Fury on Nickelodeon on Saturday mornings and on Netflix. Season 2 of Power Rangers Dino Fury will launch Spring 2022 exclusively on Netflix. Who ya going to call? That’s right. Ghostbusters. Kids can imagine busting ghosts in all kinds of ways with Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Proton Blaster M.O.D. The primary blaster,

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Peppa Pig and her family with the Peppa’s Family Motorhome toy. Kids can imagine being on the road with Peppa as they roll the motorhome in vehicle mode, and press the steering wheel to hear music and phrases from the Peppa Pig series. When it’s time to “camp,” kids can convert the vehicle to a multi-level RV playset with a trailer hitch that attaches to the Peppa’s Family Red Car toy, which is sold separately. The Peppa’s Family Motorhome comes with Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig 3” figures and 15 accessories. Everything stores inside the playset—ready for the next adventure. Price is $49.99 at all major retailers. Head into your own top-secret mission with Hasbro’s Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Snake Eyes Special Missions mask. With the Snake Eyes Special Missions mask, kids can imagine the exciting ninja-battling action and excitement of the G.I. Joe universe. Featuring movie-inspired detail and design and a fun electronic light-up feature, boys and girls will love creating favorite moments from the Snake Eyes: G.I. JOE Origins movie. Snake Eyes: G.I. JOE Origins With the press of a button, boys Snake Eyes Special Missions and girls will love activating the Mask (Contributed photo) Snake Eyes Special Missions Mask

electronic light feature, illuminating the Arashikage clan symbol and the head-up display (HUD), as they enter a world of cutting-edge technology, traditional Ninjutsu weapons, breathtaking martial arts and Next-Gen Ninjas. For ages 5 and up and is $19.99. Available at all major retailers.

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Greg Bavaro And Tony Lubrano Receive Community Service Award

t was a great holiday luncheon full of good cheer, merriment and fellowship when Mineola-Garden City Rotary held its annual Holiday Luncheon Party. Rotarians and guests gathered to honor two remarkable gentlemen with Rotary’s coveted Community Service award. Greg Bavaro, owner of Garden City Pizza and Catering, along with Tony Lubrano, owner of the Piccola Bussola restaurant, more than live up to Rotary’s principal, “Service Above Self.” Both gentlemen represent this principal by the example they set in their everyday lives and the invaluable services they provide within their communities and beyond. Bavaro has owned Garden City Pizza and Catering for the past 24 years. He started working in restaurants at the age of 15, which sparked his passion for the food industry. Bavaro went on to attend the Culinary institute of America in Hyde Park from 1990-92, which included an internship at the Garden City Hotel. He returned to Garden City in 1997 at which time he purchased Garden City Pizza. Using his restaurant background, Bavaro expanded the pizzeria’s menu and grew a successful catering business delivering to homes and offices across Long Island. Throughout the past 20 years, Bavaro has been involved with numerous charities, always believing in the importance of giving back to the community. He has been an avid supporter of the arts and athletics in Garden City Schools, the Bobby Menges I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, Charlie’s Champions, Andy Foundation, The INN, Garden City Sentinels, Winthrop Hospital, Hofstra University, Adelphi University, the Garden City Fire Department, Garden City PBA, the Long Island Children’s Museum, Sacred Heart Academy, Island Harvest, Atta Pepper Foundation, the Maurer Foundation, and as Bavaro says, “the list goes on and on.” For the past 18 years, Bavaro has been co-chair of Long Island’s largest charity motorcycle ride having raised more than $1 million for March of Dimes, Long Island Cares and Melissa’s Wish. He is well known in the Garden City community not just for pizza, but also as a caterer who has been reported to go way over the top in his presentations. In addition to his charity work and owning Garden City Pizza and

Owner of the Piccola Bussola restaurant Tony Lubrano (Contributed photo)

Catering, Bavaro is involved in other business ventures, which include Clean Scene Laundromat in West Hempstead and Happy Nest Laundry Delivery Service. Bavaro lives in Huntington with his wife Carin and daughters Julia and Lauren. As for the Mineola honoree, together with brothers John, Carlo and Marco, Lubrano has owned Piccola Bussola in Mineola for 18 years, Piccola Bussola in Huntington for 28 years and La Bussola in Glen Cove for 41 years. This family business was started by their father Pasquale. Lubrano has been a board member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce

Owner of Garden City Pizza and Catering Greg Bavaro (Contributed photo)

for 18 years, having served as vice president followed by three years as president. He has served on committees for the Mineola Street Fair, Taste & Style of Mineola, Movie Night, Chamber scholarships and the Mineola Wall of Honor. Each year the Lubranos prepare 3,000 meatballs for the Mineola Junior Firefighters Pasta Dinner and hand out 400 cups of hot chocolate for the Mineola Holiday Tree Lighting. Together with Harry Zapiti, Lubrano has run “Night on the Town” at Jericho Terrace for the past nine years. The event has raised more than 1.2 million dollars for the Leukemia &

Lymphoma Society. “Although the goal of raising $1 million in our father’s memory has already been met, until there is a cure, we fight on,” Lubrano said. He reports that next “Night on the Town” will take place on April 27, 2022 at Jericho Terrace. Lubrano notes that together with an amazing group of friends, he started the nonprofit “Warriors for a Cause” and currently serves as president. This organization supports a wide range of causes, which include The Michael Magro Foundation, Carly Rose Foundation, Bosom Buddies as well as many smaller grass root efforts. Through Warriors for a Cause, Lubrano played an active role in getting a smart home built in Melville for double amputee Army Crpl. Chris Levi. For the past nine years, Lubrano has participated in the Stephen Siller Foundation’s Tunnel to Towers by bringing some 400 people each year to the event. During the pandemic together with his wife Nancy, Lubrano delivered more than 7,000 meals to first responders. Although Piccola Bussola in Mineola burned down in August 2020, Lubrano keeps busy for now working with his brothers at their other two locations. The process is slowly moving forward for rebuilding with the expectation of reopening in 2022. —Submitted by Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club

Homestead Nurse Named Woman Of Distinction Congratulations to Homestead School Nurse Sandra Schneider for being recognized by Assemblyman Edward Ra as a Woman of Distinction. She was recently honored and presented with a citation during a surprise celebration when Ra visited the building and shared words about her wonderful impact on Garden City families. Schneider goes above and beyond in her role at Homestead, greeting families outside each morning and responding to phone calls and emails promptly. She cares deeply about all students and staff members and has kept Homestead safe and welcoming while overseeing COVID-19

protocols and maintaining attendance records. Schneider’s love of helping people goes back to her teenage years, when she volunteered to work with the elderly. She began her career as a charge nurse at the Westchester Medical Center and went on to serve as a substitute in the Garden City School District. After completing her BSN in nursing from Molloy College and graduating with honors while raising a family, she joined Homestead as a full-time nurse. She went on to attain her AAS in nursing from Queens Community College and holds New York State Certification as a Registered Nurse

and a licensed Practical Nurse, among other accreditations. “She is one of the best in her field of nursing and we are lucky to have her in our schools to watch after our children,” Ra said. “Mrs. Schneider is an incredible woman who is hard-working and a pillar of hope and happiness for her family and community.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Principal Dr. Suzanne Viscovich, Homestead families and members of Schneider’s family joined the assemblyman in applauding her Woman of the Year distinction. —Submitted by the Garden City Public Schools

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A THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY the beautiful floral memorial tribute surrounding the Mother and Child statue. To all the musicians who performed at the park, and all the friends who came out to show support. To those people who brought food and drinks to the park for the musicians. To those who donated to the Christopher Crosby Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Glen Cove Arts Council, which will help to provide local

students with talent, who lack financial resources, music lessons and instruments. To Dr. Eve LupenkoFerrante, for her friendship and support and for taking on the responsibility of GCAC since I moved to Georgia. To everyone who sent flowers, cards, emails and letters of condolence. To Rev Mark Fitzhugh, Rev. Catherine Wieczorek, the staff and parishioners at

St. John’s of Lattingtown. To Bob Lynch, Chris Brayne and Meghan Tanella for providing such moving music. To Dean Michael Sniffen, who spoke so eloquently at Christopher’s memorial service at St. John’s. To Guy Minutoli and the staff at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home for their compassion. I apologize If I have inadvertently left anyone out. —Victoria Crosby and family

UNDERPLAYING BALLOT PROPOSITIONS The recently held off-year elections, Tuesday, Nov. 2, had its share of propositions. These are state-specific ballot measures that often cover a wide range of social and economic issues that have lasting effects on communities. This is why it baffles me that hardly any mention is made about such propositions during election campaigns. This year’s elections included five proposed changes to the state constitution and gave New York voters a chance to participate in such decisions:

Proposition # 1 involved redistricting: redrawing the boundaries of Congressional and state legislative districts; #2 Environmental Rights: each person having the right to clean air and water and a healthful environment; #3 and 4 Elections and Voting: aimed at changing rules to allow easier access to the polls; and #5 Civil Court Claim: Claims totaling $50,000 or less will be heard by NYC Civil Court rather than the state Supreme Court. So many of my friends and

colleagues have told me that they did not vote for these propositions, because either they did not know enough about them or only knew about them when they saw the instructions to turn the ballot over. Campaign officials need to do a better job at informing the public via their various means of advertising prior to election day instead of focusing solely on the candidates because candidates come and go but propositions of such nature have more of an effect on

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Politics And The Courts

I have been a practicing lawyer for more than 50 years. I have argued cases in many courts and have the greatest of respect for the court system. I respect and admire the judges who serve us each day. One of my greatest experiences as an attorney was being sworn into admission to the U.S. Supreme Court. It was made more memorable by the fact that the ceremony occurred on the same day as lawyers were arguing the famous Bush vs. Gore case, which decided who would be

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president. Of all the courthouses that I have entered, none has the thrill of our Supreme Court. Over the past 150 plus years, some of the greatest lawyers in the nation and brilliant judges have helped make national history in cases that outlawed segregation, affirmed our rights to free speech and have declared that women are entitled to decide whether they should have control over their own

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communities than one realizes. Another thing that had me baffled during this election campaign was when my wife brought to my attention, a flier she received in the mail captioned in bold letters, “Your Voting History.” It stressed that she was a below average voter compared to other voters and detailed the rating scale where excellent is accorded three stars and good two stars; her rating was below average. I’m not sure what is the intent of such strategy, whether it has been proven to have positive results, or it’s a deliberate and callous act at vote shaming. I am aware that one’s voting history is a public record but trying to embarrass people into voting is not my cup of tea. I’m just concerned about what the next step might be; sending text messages to voters without their consent? —Chester McGibbon

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I would like to publicly thank the community for their support and love during the past few months following the death of my son Christopher Crosby. To Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke, Deputy Mayor Maureen Basdavanos, the City Council and Spiro Tsirkas for allowing my family to hold the memorial concert in Morgan Park. To Kathie Flynn and the staff at Glen Cove Library for

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Questions Remain For Stringer’s 24/7 Bus/Subway Service Every Seven Minutes Outgoing New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is calling for New York City Transit to have 24 hour rushhour style service. He feels that New York City Transit bus and subway systems should run every seven minutes for most hours beyond the traditional AM and PM rush hours. There are significant issues Stringer overlooked. This is not surprising since he has never been a regular user of mass transit. He has the perks of public office and is chauffeured around town in a municipal vehicle by his own driver. It is doubtful that he uses a Metro or OMNY Card. Stringer periodically issues audits on the MTA and New York City Transit garnering free publicity. He never follows up. As Manhattan Boro President or comptroller, he never asked any mayor or governor to appoint him to the MTA Board. Stringer missed that there is a shortage of bus drivers, conductors and engineers. This has resulted in a reduction in service. To remedy this, MTA and New York City Transit has said it will take six months to a year before they can become fully staffed to pre-COVID-19 levels. This is necessary for a return to pre-COVID-19 service levels. Training programs are being accelerated so that new employees can be certified

Continued from previous page bodies. Justices appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents have pledged to honor our Constitution and have often defied the dominant political parties by making decisions that rankled the presidents who appointed them. These periodic streaks of political independence have assured the average citizen that they will get a fair shake in our highest court. But today’s Supreme Court majority is now nothing more than an extension of a political system and is determined

has a fleet of 1,268 and Staten Island Railway has a fleet of 61 vehicles. Stringer’s proposal for a bus or subway to arrive every seven minutes would require New York City Transit to run more subway trains and buses daily for many more hours. This means that the work force would have to add several thousand more bus drivers, conductors and engineers beyond pre-COVID-19 numbers. How many years would be required to accomplish this task after staffing up to meet pre-COVID-19 numbers of employees? Running subway trains every seven minutes midday, early mornings and late evening means New York City Transit track and signal employees will have less access. Routine maintenance, inhouse and third-party private contractors will also have less access. New York City Transit employees, who provide what is known as Flag protection in the industry, notify those working on or immediately adjacent to active track before a train is about to cross an active work site. Work immediately is suspended until the train clears the work site before work can resume. With subway trains running every seven minutes, this reduces the window for work to five minutes or 45 minutes hourly. Routine maintenance and

capital improvements will take longer to complete. Costs will increase. Has Stringer considered what these additional costs would be? Off-peak, New York City Transit operates fewer subway cars and buses. Many return to subway yards and bus depots after the morning rush hour. They return to service in time to support the evening rush hour. Keeping this equipment running for more hours adds significant mileage, wear and tear. This will result in earlier routine maintenance based on accumulated mileage. There will be the need for earlier mid-life overhaul to assure equipment will reach the anticipated useful life. Buses are replaced after 15 years of service and subway cars after 40 years of service will have to be replaced sooner. Stringer’s never addressed the longterm capital costs to the MTA if there is a need to replace equipment earlier than anticipated. Replacement of a bus can run between $1 to $1.5 million. Replacement of a subway car can cost between $2.5 to $3 million.

to follow the agenda of the party that got them elevated into these positions. Recently, for one brief day, I was of the opinion that regardless of personal politics, the Court would avoid being a group of partisans. Justice Amy Coney Barrett warned her colleagues that “the bench has to be hyper vigilant to ensure that personal bias doesn’t creep into our decisions.” Barrett created the impression that she was prepared to Justice Amy Coney Barrett (Photo courtesy of Rachel buck the political system to Malehorn/CC BY 3.0) avoid the court being called a political flunky. Those fleeting nothing more. It has long words were just that. A bunch been known that Justice Barrett has been a vigilant foe of feel good utterances and

of abortion. She signed newspaper ads urging that abortion be banned in America. She has written extensively about her strong anti-choice views and nothing was going to prevent a female justice from telling all the other women in America what their rights are. Rather than weigh the pros and cons of abortion, Justice Barrett had a simple solution for all women. She proclaimed that women should “give birth to a child and then leave him or her with an agency for adoption.” Aside from the fact that she proposes a cold-hearted solution, she also is willing

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Outgoing New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer (Photo by SAGE/CC BY 2.0)

more quickly. Riders have to wonder if this will put them at risk in the future for safe and reliable service that they count on. New York City Transit has a fleet of 6,400 subway cars. New York City Transit, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Operating Authority and MTA Bus have a combined fleet of 5,800 buses. LIRR has a fleet of 1,151. Metro North

Stringer’s idea could cost the MTA billions over several Five Year Capital Plans. There will also be the need to increase New York City Transit’s current 5,800 bus and 6,400 subway car fleets to support additional services. Additional bus and subway car depots, yards and shop capacity will be required for maintenance and storage of equipment. Stringer never provided any information what these costs would be. Perhaps Stringer should apply for a job at the MTA upon vacating the comptroller’s office. It would provide him with an honest job and better understanding of how our transit system works —Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

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Send it to editorial@antonmediagroup.com the newborns to a life with no guarantees of normalcy. I assume her birthing theory also applies to a woman who had become pregnant by rape or incest, because she makes no distinction. America has experienced many ups and downs; this is truly a major turn downward for our nation. —Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer is a columnist for Anton Media Group and partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in Uniondale. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or Anton Media Group

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a Commackbased nonprofit organization serving elderly, medically frail older adults, including those affected by dementia, has been named a national winner of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) 2021 Anne & Irving Brodsky Innovation Grant. The $25,000 grant will help create an Interactive Immersion Memory Stimulation Program in Gurwin Center’s 60-bed Memory Care Unit.

According to Gurwin, the unique program will be the first of its kind in New York to offer a multi-sensory virtual reality experience for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, as well as their loved ones. Gurwin’s program features a completely virtual interactive Immersion Room designed to stimulate the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch by connecting participants to virtual experiences and memories.

Unique to the program is its ability to remotely include caregivers or loved ones in the virtual experience; preloaded scenarios enable shared virtual excursions to concerts, events and places such as the Botanical Gardens or even a simple stroll down the streets of Manhattan. The program also enables joint participation in therapeutic cognitive activities, health education, music and art modalities, mindful experiences and holistic interventions to promote

Massapequa Park Welcomes The Holidays Mayor Daniel Pearl, Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino and trustees Todd Svec, Dana Durso and Christine Wiss were joined by local dignitaries and members of the Massapequa Park community along with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Village of Massapequa Park’s annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Ed Cox)

socialization and meaningful engagement. Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center opened in 1988 in Commack and since then has expanded to a CMS 5-star rated, 460-bed skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation facility. Situated on a 36-acre campus, the center includes a dedicated Memory Care Unit, an Advanced Care Unit, a respiratory/ ventilator care unit, two Adult Day Care programs for community members with dementia and other physical/cognitive needs, as well as on-sight dialysis and pharmacy. The annual grant, initiated in 2005, awards $25,000 to an outstanding nonprofit member organization to help fund an innovative program that improves the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other related illnesses, and their families. The program must demonstrate creativity and uniqueness, greatest need, and replication potential. For more information about the programs and services AFA provides to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, visit www.alzfdn.org or call AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484, seven days a week. To make a donation to support programs such as this, visit www.alzfdn.org/donate.

Student Artists Are Honored Hicksville Fire Department honored Fire Safety Poster Contest winners from all seven elementary schools and Hicksville Middle School. (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Fire Department)

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently recognized Boy Scout Troop 423 of Plainview’s newest Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 28. During the ceremony, Legislator Drucker presented Nassau County Citations to Daniel Casal and Benjamin Steinhart and congratulated them on attaining the

highest rank in Scouting. “It’s tremendously important to recognize our young people for their accomplishments and encourage them to continue to achieve their goals,” Legislator Drucker said. “I was delighted to honor these young men for achieving Scouting’s highest honor, and I wish them all of the best as they chase their dreams.” —Submitted by Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NORTH SHORE MASQUERS CAST AND CREW The North Shore School District would like to congratulate the Masquers cast and crew for the wonderful presentations of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time that were performed on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20. Many thanks go out to the director Aaron Brateman and producer Damien Chillemi. In addition, the producers are very appreciative for the generosity and support of the Arts Angels, and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dalia Rodriguez. Congratulations to all. Bravo to the cast including Sarah Barnett, Ella Blumenthal, Shea McDonnell, Alex Selmani, Sammy Lockwood, Greg Saridakis, Norah Davison, Violet Ganzekaufer, Maiko Giannakis, Sam Glatt, Kaitlin Ho, Trevor Janusas, Polina Oleynikova,

team; Erin Checca, Mia Crocco, Chelsea Dulaski, Emma Dulaski, Finley Livingston, Emilie Preuss, and Jules Stefos. Our projections duo, Ava Attina and Neda Fellows. The props team; Elliot Bryant, Sadie Koo, Erin McLellan, Samantha Nyhan, Matty Russo, Ciara Savage, Aidan Tandy, Lily Tipton, and Giuliano Wang. The audio trio; Hayden Citko, Jordan Price, and Liana Seepersad. Three cheers for the Stage Managers; Christian Accardi, Madison Jairala, and Mia The North Shore School District congratulates the Masquer’s cast and crew. Wasniewski. Also our stage crew; (Contributed photo) Daniel Becker, Sabrina Bordonaro, Henry Spina and Josef Winter. Grace Miller, Nehir Tan, and Parker Binnie Jun, Kypa Kallaur, Jenny Kim, Congratulations to the crew, Trager. The Dramaturg, Catherine Madison O’Donnell, Maria Patetsios, including Assistant Director Sophie Fradelos. The lighting crew; Henry Paul Pourakis, Oliver Schweiger and Brandimarte. The costumes departMadden, Nicole Miraglia, James Owen, Ava Winter. ment; Ella DeSane, Sebastian Escobar, Ryaan Sabooni, James Vanchieri, Gina Bravo to all. Elena Frangos, Rachel (Ray) Ilberg, Wu, and Ian Zhan. The production —Submitted by Shelly Newman

Carle Place High School has been awarded a gold Veteran Badge from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for offering the Seal of Biliteracy for five or more years. According to NYSED, students must demonstrate intermediate to high proficiency in English and the required level of proficiency in one or

more world languages set forth by the New York State Learning Standards for World Languages, in order to qualify. In order to be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy, students must either earn an 80 or higher on the New York State ELA Regents exam, or maintain an 85 or higher average in their English

CARLE PLACE EARNS SEAL OF BILITERACY class and must also maintain an 85 or higher average in their World Language course(s). Carle Place High School began offering the Seal of Biliteracy to its

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The North Shore Vikings held their 7-0 lead in a historic Long Island Class IV championship game to defeat the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcats to become Long Island Champions. At Stony Brook’s LaValle Stadium, there was an early touchdown in the first quarter by Daniel Quigley, along with an incredible defensive game allowed the Vikings to remain victorious. Congratulations to the Vikings Football Team, coaches, cheerleaders, Pulse,high school Pep Band, Don Lang, Marge Anderson, the athletics department and everyone who came to support. The varsity team includes Nicholas Livoti, Peter Liotta, Dylan Kunkel, Ryan Freund, Garret Gates, Richard Cook, Michael Fleming, Peter Laino, William Feldmann, David Berlin, Ryan Camardella, Dylan Roth, Ryan Mannix,

Mark Russo, Nicholas La Rosa, Edward Mullen, Eric Mullen, Justin Rosen, Anthony Santoro, Michael Granelli, Nicholas Caprarella, Joseph Zuccarello, Luke Potapov, Andrew Noak, Jack Molesky, Michael McMahon, Patrick Godfrey, Danny Sotiryadis, Leo Ponce, Matthew Laudisio, Athanasios Alafogiannis, Reece Ramos. Andrew Fabiilli, Matthew Topol, Maxim Mokhoff, Issac Bratter and Kelly Larkin. Congratulations also to Head Coach, Daniel Agovino, and Assistant Coaches, Craig DeNicola, Bill Madigan, PJ Como and Scott Lineman. “I am very proud,” Coach Agovino said. “These kids played like champions. It was a team effort. The support of the community gave us the confidence we needed to win the championship.” —Submitted by Shelly Newman

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Back Row: Brooke Stapleton, Avery D’Andrea, Nicole Diaczun, Stephanie Nemecek, Molly O’Flynn, Antonella Lazcano, Alyssa Drozdowski, Coach Dave Stein. Middle Row: Shannon Michael, Brianna Stapleton, Taylor Reggio, Samantha Iaconis, Mia Smith, Caitlyn Civelli, Isabelle Terracciano. Front Row: Olivia Turi, Julia Harmon, Myia Murphy, Carly Livingston. Missing from photo: Grace Murphy

Back Row: Christopher Kosinski, Timothy Perez, Terence Quinn, Matthew Teplansky, Matthew Pantorno, Jaxon Parisi, Coach Rich Zeidler. Front Row: Michael Craig, Andrew Shnayderman, Bryan Birkl, James Zanelotti, Connor Kennedy. Missing from photo: Patrick Murphy (Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale Union Free School District)

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FARMINGDALE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE: A compensation fund has been established to pay monetary claims to individuals who were either denied rental housing, on the bases of race, or who received misinformation about the availability of rental housing, on the basis of race, at Farmingdale Villas, LLC, 300 Genova Ct, Farmingdale, NY 11735. If you feel you have been denied rental housing, or received misinformation about the availability of rental housing, on the bases of race, by Farmingdale Villas, LLC, contact Farmingdale Villas, LLC, via US mail at 300 Genova Ct, Attn: Victims Compensation Fund, Farmingdale, NY 11735 to request a claim form. 12-15-2021-1T#228569-FARM LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE ADVISED that a public hearing will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., by the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Farmingdale, at Village Hall, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735, to consider the application of BG Conklin LLC to change the zoning of 1 Conklin Street, also known as Section 49, Block 298, Lot 100, from Office Residence to Business Residence (BB). All parties in interest and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRIAN HARTY, ADMINISTRATOR VILLAGE CLERK/TREASURER DATED: December 7, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228563-FARM LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE ADVISED that a public hearing will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., by the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Farmingdale, at Village Hall, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735, to consider the application of C & R Automotive, Inc. d/b/a AAAA-1 Auto & Towing, for a building permit to erect an 8 foot high fence made of masonry at 220 Fulton Street, also known as Section 48, Block 443, Lots 232, 233 & 236. Pursuant to Article XXI, Fences, §600-160 Board of Trustees must approve fencing over 4 feet in height between residential and commercial properties. All parties in interest and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.

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BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE BRIAN HARTY, CLERK/TREASURER ADMINISTRATOR DATED: December 7, 2021 VILLAGE 12-15-2021-1TCLERK/TREASURER #228566-FARM DATED: December 7, 2021 12-15-2021-1TLEGAL NOTICE #228564-FARM NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that LEGAL NOTICE SEALED PROPOSALS for: INC. VILLAGE OF Emergency Maintenance FARMINGDALE Contract - Water PUBLIC HEARING Distribution System PLEASE BE ADVISED that H2M Project No.: a public hearing will be held SFWD2101 on Monday, January 3, 2022, will be received by the Board at 8:00 p.m., by the Board of of Commissioners of the Trustees of the Inc. Village of South Farmingdale Water Farmingdale, at Village Hall, District (Owner) in the office 361 Main Street, Farmingda- of the Board at 40 Langdon le, NY 11735, to consider the Road, Farmingdale, New application of Constantinos York 11735-3000, until 4:00 Berketis to install 80 seats at p.m., Prevailing Time on the proposed restaurant locat- Tuesday, January 4, 2021, and ed at 247-249 Main Street, will be publicly opened and and also known as Section 49, read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Block 76, Lot 12. Pursuant Complete sets of Hard Copy to Article XIV, Downtown Bidding Documents may Mixed Use (D-MU), §600- be obtained from REV, 330 128 Special Use Permit re- Route 17A, Suite #2, Gosquired for an eating or drink- hen, New York 10924, Tel: ing establishment with more 1-877-272-0216, upon deposthan 12 seats. §600-131 (3) iting the sum of One HunOff street parking required at dred Dollars ($100.00) for 1 space per 3 seats or 80 ÷ each combined set of docu3 = 26.6 spaces. The Board ments. Checks or money orof Trustees may waive up to ders shall be made payable to 90% of the required parking H2M architects + engineers. or 23.9 spaces. The applicant Plan deposit is refundable in would have to purchase 3 accordance with the terms in parking spaces at $5,000 per the Information for Bidders to space from the parking fund. all submitting bids. Any bid§600-131-C At least one load- der requiring documents to be ing space is required and 0 shipped shall make arrangespaces are provided. The ments with the printer and pay Board of Trustees may waive for all packaging and shipping this requirement at their dis- costs. cretion. All parties in inter- As a convenience to the Conest and citizens will be given tractor, Digital Bidding Docan opportunity to be heard at uments may be obtained from such hearing. the following website: www. BY ORDER OF THE h2mprojects.com as an online BOARD OF TRUSTEES download for a non-refundBRIAN HARTY, able fee of Forty-Nine DolADMINISTRATOR lars ($49.00), paid by credit VILLAGE card. CLERK/TREASURER Please note REV and www. DATED: December 7, 2021 h2mprojects.com are the des12-15-2021-1T- ignated locations and means #228565-FARM for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to regisLEGAL NOTICE ter to ensure receipt of all INC. VILLAGE OF necessary information, inFARMINGDALE cluding bid addenda. All bid PUBLIC HEARING addenda will be transmitted PLEASE BE ADVISED to registered plan holders via that a public hearing will be email and will be available at held on Tuesday, December www.h2mprojects.com. Plan 28, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., by the holders who have paid for Planning Board of the Incor- hard copies of the bid docuporated Village of Farming- ments will need to make the dale at Village Hall, 361 Main determination if hard copies Street, Farmingdale, NY of the addenda are required 11735 to consider the applica- for their use, and coordinate tion of TNI Main Street, Inc., directly with REV for hard dba The Nutty Irishman, for a copies of addenda to be issite plan review for exteri- sued. There will be no charge or landscaping at 323 Main for registered plan holders to Street, also known as Section obtain hard copies of the bid 49, Block 76, Lot 68, in the addenda. Village of Farmingdale, in a Each proposal submitted must Downtown Mixed Use (D- be accompanied by a certified MU) Zoning District. check or bid bond, made payAll parties in interest and able to the South Farmingdale citizens will be given an op- Water District, in an amount portunity to be heard at such not less than five percent hearing. (5%) of the total amount of BY ORDER OF THE the bid, as a commitment by PLANNING BOARD the bidder that, if its bid is BRIAN HARTY, accepted, it will enter into a

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, New York, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. local time to hear the following case(s): CASE #1-1 The application of Sandy Cortez to erect a fence in the front yard of 134 William St., in the Village of Farmingdale, requiring a variance from Village ordinance Part II Chapter 600 Zoning, Article XXI, Fences: Section Title Proposed Required §600-159 B Fences Fences not permitted in front yard. CASE #1-2 The application of Scott and Janice Nichol to maintain a side addition and attic renovation and garage conversion at 26 Pinehurst Rd., in a Residence A Zoning District, requiring a variance from Village ordinance Part II Chapter 600 Zoning, Article VIII, Residence A Districts: Section Title Proposed Required §600-58 Front Yard 21.4’ to the porch and 26.1’ to the addition 30’ All parties and citizens interested will be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the above petition. BY ORDER OF THE Zoning Board of Appeals Inc. Village of Farmingdale David Nostrand, Chairman Brian Harty, Village Administrator Dated December 7, 2021 12-15-2021-1T-#228562-FARM contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary DATED: DECEMBER 15, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228608-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Well and Booster Pump Maintenance Contract Scheduled and Emergency Service H2M Project No.: SFWD 2101 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay

for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary

DATED: DECEMBER 15, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228610-FARM LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Annual On-Call GAC Changeout Contract H2M Project No.: SFWD2101 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, January 4, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877272- 0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information.

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 38 All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary DATED: DECEMBER 15, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228612-FARM LEGAL NOTICE Village of Farmingdale Surplus Vehicle for Sale The Village of Farmingdale has declared the following vehicle as surplus: One 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe VIN# 1GNEK13Z13J278556. The village will receive sealed bids for each vehicle and piece of equipment until 11am January 7, 2021. Bids will be opened and reviewed by Monday January 10, 2021. The vehicle can be inspected at the Village of Farmingdale Department of Public Works Yard at 1 Ketchum Lane Farmingdale between 8:30am and 3:30pm Monday thru Friday beginning Monday December 20, 2021 by contacting Village of Farmingdale Superintendent of Public Works Andrew Fisch at 516-833-2211. Vehicles and equipment will be sold in “as is” condition and the village makes no representations as to condition of any vehicle or piece of equipment. The village reserves the right to reject any and all bids. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF FARMINGDALE BRIAN HARTY, CLERK/TREASURER

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LEGAL NOTICES Bidders must state the yearly rate for collection, removal and disposal of all refuse and garbage which they desire to bid for. Such services will be payable in equal monthly installments. Bidders must present proof of their familiarity and experience in this type of work, and failure to present such proof of evidence that the bidder has performed satisfactory work of similar type in other communities will be cause for rejecting the bid. This Board reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interests of the Village. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Susan Lopatkin, Mayor Melissa R. McComb, Village Clerk Dated: December 16, 2021 12-15-2021-1T-#228606-GN LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 30th day of Nov, 2021, bearing Index Number 612911-21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Amy Tingying Lee. The city and state of my present address are Great Neck, NY; the month and year of my birth are July, 1982; the place of my birth is Taipei, Taiwan; my present name is Tingying Lin. 12-15-2021-1T-#228583-GN

HICKSVILLE LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE HICKSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the HICKSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State ofNew York, on the 7th day of December 2021, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, THE HICKSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT SHALL EXPEND A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND ($2,700,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE SECTION 6(G) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW FIREMATIC CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE PUMPER TRUCKS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND ALL RELATED LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless, in the meanwhile, a

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permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: December 7, 2021 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HICKSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF OYSTER BAY ATTEST: Ana Stephens District Secretary 12-15-2021-1T#228626-HICKS

LEVITTOWN LEGAL NOTICE Top Custom Caps LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/24/21. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 29 Tardy LN N, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12-29-22-15-8-1; 11-24-20216T-#228100-LEV LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 18th day of November 2021 bearing the index number 000750-21, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Veronika Koster. My present address is 137 Meridian Rd Levittown NY 11756. The date of my birth is December 26, 1990; the place of birth is Plainview NY; the present name is Ncholas Luigino DeVenuto. 12-15-2021-1T-#228560-LEV

MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INFORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 360 ART LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/25/2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: 94 Stone Blvd, Massapequa NY 11758. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 1-19-12-5; 12-29-22-15-20216T-#228561-MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Emergency Maintenance Contract - Water Distribution System H2M Project No.: SFWD2101 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:00

p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, January 4, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary DATED: DECEMBER 15, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228607-MASS

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Well and Booster Pump Maintenance Contract Scheduled and Emergency Service H2M Project No.: SFWD 2101 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive

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any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary DATED: DECEMBER 15, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228609-MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Annual On-Call GAC Changeout Contract H2M Project No.: SFWD2101 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Farmingdale Water District (Owner) in the office of the Board at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3000, until 4:00 p.m., Prevailing Time on Tuesday, January 4, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877272- 0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. from the following website: www. h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card. Please note REV and www. h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with REV for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

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Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the South Farmingdale Water District, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SOUTH FARMINGDALE WATER DISTRICT Ralph Atoria, Chairman John Hirt, Treasurer Gary Brosnan, Secretary DATED: DECEMBER 15, 2021 12-15-2021-1T#228611-MASS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Plainedge Union Free School District invites the submission of Sealed Bid Proposals to furnish materials and labor to complete the Phase II: Masonry Restoration, Signage and Window Construction at Plainedge High School in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following category(ies) of work: PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Phase II: Masonry Restoration, Signage and Window Construction Bid #21-004 Plainedge High School SED No.: 28-05-18-03-0003-034 CONTRACT G-1: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT W-1: WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Sealed Bid Proposals will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the School District Administration Office, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid may be withdrawn without prejudice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date stated above will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bidders are solely responsible for the arrival of each bid at the School District Administration Office by the appointed time, regardless of the means of delivery. Bids must be presented on the standard bid proposal form(s) in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications. All bids must be addressed to the Purchas-

LEGAL NOTICES ing Agent, Justine Stringer, District Administration Building, 241 Wyngate Drive, N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758. All bids shall be sealed and in an opaque envelope that is distinctly marked on the outside as follows: “Bid #21-004, Phase II: Masonry Restoration, Signage and Window Construction at Plainedge High School” as required by the Bid Specifications. The name of the bidder, bidder’s address, and the name of the contract, and/or contracts being bid must also appear on the outside of the envelope. The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC, 270 North Broadway, Hicksville New York, 516-8270240 (phone) during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Bidders are encouraged to call ahead; however the Contract Documents may only be obtained through the Office of REV, 330 Route 17A, Goshen, New York 10924 (877-272-0216) beginning on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine ($49.00) Dollars at the following website: www. revplans.com under ‘public projects’. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REVplans upon a deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to Plainedge Union Free School District, and may be uncertified. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms of the ‘Information For Bidders’ to all submitting bids. Bidding Document costs are refundable provided the documents are returned to REVplans within thirty (30) days of the Bid Opening, and are COMPLETE, UNMARKED and in NOT TORN condition. Any bidder requiring printed documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after

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bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract. A Pre-Bid walk-through will be held promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Plainedge High School located at 241 Wyngate Drive, No. Massapequa N.Y. 11758. All bidders shall meet at the front entrance of the school. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Knowledge of the site is crucial to obtain a proper understanding of the Work. All bidders must be fully familiar with the site. Bidders shall visit the sites of proposed work and be fully familiarized with conditions as they exist, as well as the character of the operations to be carried on under the proposed contract. All visits must be scheduled & coordinated with Brett Prochazka, Director of Facilities, at (516) 992-7422 or by email to Brett.Prochazka@plainedgeschools.org. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check payable to PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT or by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid conditioned as set forth in the “Information for Bidders” of the Bid Specifications. All bid security, except those of the three lowest bidders will be returned within ten (10) days after bids are submitted. The bid security provided by the three lowest bidders will be returned after the execution of the Trade Contract. The District will require the successful bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds in the amount of the contract price and in the form specified in the Bid Documents. Each Bidder shall prepare their bid proposal, along with a bid security, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the “Information for Bidders” and Bid Specifications. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. Wages to workers, laborers and mechanics employed to work on this project shall be paid in accordance with Section 220 of the Labor Law and in accordance with the Prevailing Rate Schedules found in the Project Manual. Proof of such payments will be required. The District reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder providing the required security within forty-five (45) days of the date opening of the bids. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the District further reserves the right to reject bids that contain conditions, omissions, exceptions or modifications, or in its sole discretion to waive any irregularities in the bids, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the District is in its best interest. By Order of

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MINEOLA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU. ITRIA VENTURES LLC, Plaintiff, v. SRI SAI REALTY LLC, GAURAV PATEL, SONIA PATEL, MINEOLA MEDICAL LABORATORY LLC, KIDS DAYCARE, ARBITRATOR ASSOCIATES, RELATED SERVICES LLC, CHRISTIAN AARON PICKNEY, ESQ., ALERT SERVICE AGENCY, COLLEGIATE CAPITAL CORP., SENTINENCY LLC, and RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, Defendants. Index No.: 604203/2019. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 25, 2019 and entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 25, 2019, and as updated pursuant to the Sale Part Order entered on September 29, 2021, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Nassau Supreme Court, North Side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on the 10th day of January, 2022, at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, the mortgaged premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situated, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises commonly known as 185 Willis Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501 (Block 410; Lots 562566). Foreclosure auctions will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Approximate amount of judgment $2,047,895.64, plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, and Terms of Sale. Steven Cohn, Esq. Referee. SEIDMAN & PINCUS, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 508 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Telephone: 201-473-0047 12-29-22-15-8-4T#228350-MA LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free

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and Independent File No. 2020-4094 To: Jean Ellen Kuse, Unknown Maternal Siblings of Antoina Holko and Unknown Children of Steve Plisz (Plish) and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said Linda Bann a/k/a Linda Jean Bann a/k/a Linda J. Bann deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly filed by David Green, residing at 8516 SW 84th Loop, Ocala, Florida 34481 and Kathleen Morris, residing at 10 Russell Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, who is domiciled at 18 Evelyn Road, Port Washington, New York 11050 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on February 23, 2022 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Linda Bann, a/k/a Linda Jean Bann a/k/a Linda J. Bann, lately domiciled at 234 Whitehall Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530 admitting to probate a Will dated September 11, 2006 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Linda Bann, a/k/a Linda Jean Bann a/k/a Linda J. Bann, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directiing that [X] Letters Testamentary to David Green and Kathleen Morris [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to __ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to _____________ HON. JOHN B. RIORDAN, [ ] Further relief sought (if any): ____________________ Dated, Attested and Sealed, December 8, 2021 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Name of Attorney: Sheryl Bergstein Address: 400 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11501 Phone No: (516) 265-1188 A TRUE COPY OF THE

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WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION Notice: This citation is served upon you in accordance with the court’s order directing alternative service of process. No in-person appearances shall be held on the return date of this citation. If you wish to appear to answer or object to this proceeding, you may do so in writing in accorance with the annexed notice to cited 1-5-2022; 12-29-22-15-20214T-#228615-MA

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Kingston Tree Publishing. LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/10/2021. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 9 South Hommel St. Valley Stream NY 11580. Purpose: any lawful act. 12-15-8-1; 11-24-17-10-20216T-#227806-NHP LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No. 2020-4137 To Jacques Louis Sidoine Thebot and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said HERMIONE ETIENNE aka HERMIONE M ETIENNE, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees namesd specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly filed by Linda Vendrys, residing at 443 Steven Ave, West Hempstead NY YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on January 12, 2022 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of HERMIONE ETIENNE aka HERMIONE M ETIENNE, lately domiciled at 443 Steven Ave., West Hempstead, NY 11552 admitting to probate a Will dated September 4, 2017 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of HERMIONE ETI-

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fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MICHEL DURAND JR., aka MICHAEL DURAND JR., aka MITCHELL H DURAND, lately domiciled at 501 Tulip Ave., Floral Park, NY 11001 admitting to probate a Will dated July 7, 2015 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MICHEL DURAND JR., aka MICHAEL DURAND JR., aka MITCHELL H DURAND, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to GEORGE M. AST [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to __ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. to __________________ [ ] Further relief sought (if any): ____________________ Dated, Attested and Sealed, 11/16/21 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Name of Attorney: Archie T. Cheng, Esq. Address: 84 Aspen St. Floral Park, NY Phone No. 516 354 7255 Acheng/AWCaol.com A TRUE COPY OF THE LEGAL NOTICE WILL OFFERED FOR SURROGATE’S COURT PROBATE MUST BE ATNASSAU COUNTY TACHED TO THIS CITAPROBATE CITATION TION. THE PEOPLE OF THE Note: 22 NYCRR.207.7(c): STATE OF NEW YORK Proof of Service should be By the Grace of God Free filed on or before the second and Independent day preceding the return File No. 2021-3780 date. To Unknown Maternal Dis12-15-8-1; 11-24-2021tributees 4T-#228040-NHP and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts LEGAL NOTICE of whose names and whose Filed: 12/30/2019 place or places of residence Plaintiff, Index No. are unknown and cannot 618196/2019 after diligent inquiry be asPlaintiff designates certained, distributees, heirsNASSAU County as place at-law and next-of-kin of the of trial Venue is based upon said MICHEL DURAND JR., County in which premises aka MICHAEL DURAND are being situate JR., aka MITCHELL H DUSUMMONS WITH RAND, deceased, and if any NOTICE of the said above distributees ACTION TO FORECLOSE namesd specifically or as a A MORTGAGE class be dead, their legal rep- SUPREME COURT OF THE resentatives, their husbands STATE OF NEW YORK or wives, if any, distributees COUNTY OF NASSAU and successors in interest ----------------------------------X whose names and/or places SELENE FINANCE LP, of residence and post office Plaintiff, addresses are unknown and -against cannot after diligent inquiry RANIER DE LEON; MELISbe ascertained. SA ALABAN; VINCENTE GREETINGS VIRREY AS HEIR TO THE A PETITION having been ESTATE OF CLARITA V. duly filed by George M Ast, VIRREY A/K/A CLARITA residing at 501 Tulip Ave, VIRREY; THE UNKNOWN Floral Park NY 11001 HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXTYOU ARE HEREBY CIT- OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, ED TO SHOW CAUSE be- E X E C U T O R S , A D M I N fore the Surrogate’s Court, ISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, Nassau County, at 262 Old DEVISEES, LEGATEES, Country Road, Mineola, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, New York, on January 12, CREDITORS, AND SUC2022 at 9:30 o’clock in the CESSORS IN INTEREST,

ENNE aka HERMIONE M ETIENNE, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to LINDA VENDRYS [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to __ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. to __________________ [ ] Further relief sought (if any): ____________________ Dated, Attested and Sealed, Nov. 16, 2021 (Seal) HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Name of Attorney: ROBERT A BISCA, ESQ. Address: 105 MAXES ROAD, SUITE 124 S, MELVILLE, NY 11747 631-816-3032 A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION. Note: 22 NYCRR.207.7(c): Proof of Service should be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. 12-15-8-1; 11-24-20214T-#228041-NHP

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AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT CLARITA V. VIRREY A/K/A CLARITA VIRREY BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive of the names of the ten last named Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. ----------------------------------X TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: Elmsford, New York December 30, 2019 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SELENE FINANCE LP AND F I L I N G T H E A N S WER WITH THE COURT. Richard Komosinski Richard F. Komosinski Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road Suite 590 Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: SELENE FINANCE LP IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above-entitled action is for the foreclosure of a purchase money mortgage bearing date October 7, 2009 given by Ranier De Leon, Melissa Alaban and Clarita V. Virrey (deceased) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (“MERS”) in the nominee for Premium Capital Funding LLC d/b/a Topdot Mortgage, a New York Limited Liability Company to secure the sum of $424,297.00 and recorded in Liber M34269 of Mortgages at Page 207 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Nassau County on October 15, 2009 and which purchase money mortgage was ultimately assigned to the Plaintiff herein as evidenced by written instrument dated September 10, 2014 and recorded with the Nassau County Clerk/City Register on October 14, 2014 in Liber M39976 of Mortgages at Page 642 covering the premises described as follows: 93-36 246th Street, Bellerose, New York 11001 a/k/a 93-36 246th Street, Floral Park, New York 11001 The relief sought in the within action is final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the purchase money mortgage described above. The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action except Ranier De Leon and Melissa Alaban. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. dated November 19, 2021 Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summons and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information and Assistance The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In ad-

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 41 dition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at (800) 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at http://www. dfs.ny.gov. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. Foreclosure Rescue Scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

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principal business address of the LLC is 444 Hempstead turnpike, West Hempstead, NY 11552 Dissolution date: N/A Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 1-5-2022; 12-29-22-15-8-12021; 6T-#228292-NHP LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Nadia C Edwards LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful act. 1-12-5; 12-29-22-15-8-20216T-#228365-NHP

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545 (516) 671-4664 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on December 20, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. Via Zoom Application to consider and LEGAL NOTICE take action upon a proposed NOTICE OF FORMATION contract to be entered into beOF : Ortega Agency LLC tween the Incorporated VilArticles of Organization filed lage of Old Brookville and with the Secretary of State of the Glenwood Hook and LadNY (SSNY) on 05/21/2020 der, Engine & Hose CompaOffice location: Nassau Coun- ny, Inc. This contract is for ty. SSNY has been designated the period January 1, 2022 as agent upon whom process through December 31, 2022 against it may be served. The and obligates the Village to Post Office address to which pay for fire protection during the SSNY shall mail a copy of said period. any process against the LLC The link to the meeting served upon him/her is: 444 will be posted on the Old Hempstead turnpike, West Brookville website (http:// Hempstead, NY 11552 The oldbrookville.net) for direct

LEGAL NOTICES access to the meeting. You can also access by entering the URL web address; https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/83057739722?pwd= bnc4ZVgxY2ZJdTJCb 0RBNEZPaTlTUT09 Or the dial in telephone # is 1 929 436 2866. When requested, enter meeting ID: 830 5773 9722 and passcode: 077659 to hear the meeting. The meeting is being held in accordance with 2021 Sess. Law News of N.Y. Ch. 417 (s50001) By Order of the Board of Trustees Sandra Albro Village Clerk 12-15-2021-1T#228599-OB/RP LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OYSTER BAY COVE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau County, New York, at the East Woods School on Yellow Cote Road on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. The hearing will be on the application of Amanda and Christopher Lalan, owner of a 2 acre parcel of land located at 494 Berry Hill Road in the Village, designated as Section 25, Block C-1, Lot 1040 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County and located in the Village’s A-1 (2-Acre) Zoning District. The Applicants seek site plan approval to permit the construction of an in-ground swimming pool, boulder retaining wall and appurtenant drainage structures, all as shown on the site plan entitled “Site Plan…” prepared by Northcoast Civil, L.S. & P.E. and last dated October 1, 2021. The above application and plan are on file at the Village Hall, 68 W. Main Street,

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Oyster Bay, New York where they may be viewed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Friday until the time of the hearing, or on the Village’s website at www.oysterbaycove.net. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. John Bralower Chairman SP-2021-05 12-15-2021-1T-#228580-OB

ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE Subject to any Covid restrictions, the proposed budget for the year 2022 for the Roslyn Fire Companies will be presented at a public meeting on December 20, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the Roslyn Highlands Firehouse Station 2 located at 111 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, New York, 11577. Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be observed. 12-15-2021-1T-#228559-ROS LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 8 day of October, 2021, bearing Index Number 000624-21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Ariel Laurent. The city and state of my present address are Roslyn Heights, NY; the month and year of my birth are August, 1995; the place of my birth is Manhasset, New York; my present name is Ariel Laurent Homapour. 12-15-2021-1T-#228551-ROS LEGAL NOTICE ORGANIZATIONAL

MEETING ROSLYN WATER DISTRICT Please take notice that the Organizational meeting of the Roslyn Water District, Roslyn, New York will be held on the 6th day of January 2022 at 9:00am at the Roslyn Water District Boardroom, 24 West Shore Road, Roslyn, NY. Board of Commissioners Roslyn Water District Michael J Kosinski William K Costigan Sanford E Klein Dated: December 9, 2021 12-15-2021-1T-#228600-ROS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HAROR REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 511 of the Laws of 1976 of the State of New York, that the Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees will hold public meetings at the Roslyn Harbor Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South in said Village at 6:30 p.m. on the following days: JUNE 24, 2021 JULY 28, 2021 NO AUGUST MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 OCTOBER 27, 2021 NOVEMBER 24, 2021 NO DECEMBER MEETING JANUARY 28, 2022 FEBRUARY 25, 2022 MARCH 25, 2022 APRIL 22, 2022 MAY 27, 2022 By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of Roslyn Harbor Nassau County, New York Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk/Treasurer 12-15-2021-1T-#228628-ROS

WESTBURY LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development Lapp Solar Project: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Development, USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Lapp Solar Project, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) in connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed by Clear Path Energy, LLC, of New York. The proposal is for construction of a solar array. Clear Path Energy, LLC has submitted an application to USDA REAP program for funding of the proposal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: To obtain copies of the EA, or for further information, contact: John Helgren, State Environmental Coordinator, at john.helgren@usda.gov, 315.477.6427(office) |315.412.3758 (cell). The EA is also available for public review at the USDA Rural Development off located at441 S. Salina Street Syracuse, NY 13202 . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Clear Path Energy, LLC proposes to develop a solar array to provide renewable energy in the state of New York. The solar array includes a chainlink perimeter fence, ground mounted solar panels and racking, two inverters and associated concrete pads, and a gravel access road. Rabe Consulting, an environmental consultant, prepared an environmental assessment for Clear Path Energy, LLC that describes the project, assesses the proposed project’s environmental impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects. USDA RD has conducted an independent evaluation of the environmental assessment and believes that it accurately assesses the impacts of the proposed project. No significant impacts are expected as a result of the construction of the project. Questions and comments should be sent to USDA RD at the address provided. USDA RD will accept questions and comments on the environmental assessment for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Any final action by USDA RD related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal environmental laws and regulations and completion of environmental review procedures as prescribed by 7 CFR Part 1970, Environmental Policies and Procedures. The Project is located on 526 State Route 170A in Salisbury, New York (latitude 43.112216, longitude -74.83.5665).

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LEGAL NOTICE Rao Residential LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/19/21. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1299 Corporate Drive, Apt 1508, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12-22-15-8-1; 11-24-17-20216T-#227932-WBY

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FEEL LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/10/21. 928 Smith Street Uniondale NY 11553: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 12 Main St., Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act. 12-22-15-8-1; 11-24-17-20216T-#227976-WBY

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that LEGAL NOTICE an Order granted by the SuNotice of formation of CORE preme Court, Nassau Coun-

ty, on the 21 day of October 2021 bearing the index number 705-21, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Arabella Sophia Vazquez Canales. My present address is 265 Grand St. Westbury NY 11590. The date of my birth is August 23, 2021; the place of birth is Witthrop Hospital; the present name is Arabella Sophia Canales Vazquez. 12-15-2021-1T#228539-WBY

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You could do it alone, but you’ll get there much faster with coaching. Whether it’s a knotty problem or a fun goal, bring it to an objective party. Truthfully, this person doesn’t even have to be skilled on the topic to show you things you hadn’t considered before, expose your blind spots or provide you with accountability. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You know the world. You’ve been places and related to many different types of people. You took risks, and now you get to enjoy one of the rewards, which is your ease in myriad situations. Because you can relax around new people and situations, you will be given options not afforded to others.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The world is full of narcissists, egomaniacs and drama stars, and there’s no way to avoid difficult people altogether. While you’re not the casting director of your entire life, you most certainly can curate your main social circle. You’ll choose who to keep close. You’ll find excellent and qualified candidates this week. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a decision to be made. In the past, you would have brought it to the group or let those close to you weigh in. But you’re the one who is going to be living the outcome of this choice. Think it through, then pick what gives you the best shot at delight, adventure and enjoyment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You could drive a hard bargain if you really wanted to, but you realize that there is much more to gain in any deal than the dollar amount can encompass. You’ll negotiate on matters worthwhile, which may not be financial. Mutually satisfying deals will be struck quickly and without formal contracts. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When asked, you’ll give an honest answer. Still, you’ll consider your audience and whether they have a right to know or are just being nosy. More importantly, when you’re not asked, you’ll keep your opinion to yourself. There’s safety in steering conversation to safe, pleasant and positive topics. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s no reason to stress about what to do, which way to go, who to be with or anything of the sort because, in all of these regards, there isn’t one right idea for you. You’ve grown so versatile that there are many options that would be an excellent fit for you. Explore the possibilities. Your future is bright. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). At some point in this fast journey through the thick blur of the week, you’ll be wise to lay on the brakes. Given your momentum, it may take your entire body weight to bring the mechanics to a full stop, but it will be of great benefit to come to a screeching halt, if only for a moment, to ask, “Who is taking care of me?” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Events of the past don’t change, but the version of them you tell yourself and others can’t help but evolve. Looking back, you’ll realize things you didn’t before. Your memories will come to mean something different. A fresh take on your story is coming together to empower you for the next adventure. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be made aware of the price of a prize. Figure in the emotional labor and the energetic tax, and it’s way higher than previously assessed, though you may still be interested. In general, you’re not told often enough how valuable your contributions are. Remind yourself so you’ll have the courage to ask more of life.

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before selling off his 2,000 print collection through Sotheby’s auction house in 1990, Nash was more than happy to share some of his favorite photographers.

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f you ask casual fans about Graham Nash, the image that pops up is of his being a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame elder statesman. It turns out that photography has been a passion of his longer than music and one that most recently manifested itself via Life in Focus: The Photography of Graham Nash. The Blackpool native got his start at the tender age of 10, when Nash took his first photo and owned his first camera. That love of capturing images was stoked by his father, an amateur photographer who got his son started down the photography path during a trip to a nearby zoo after gifting him with an Agfa, a small camera with a short bellows his pop had purchased from a friend of his at work. “My first pictures were taken at Belle Vue Zoo,” Nash recalled. “On the weekends, to relax after working hard all week, my father would take me and my sisters out to the zoo. He loaned me this camera and I’ve got four photographs that I took. One of them is of a giraffe, two of them are of elephants and one of them is of two monkeys. The reason I have them in my hand right now is that in doing interviews for this book, I want to remember my first images.” Life in Focus took eight months to pull together at the height of the pandemic’s lockdown and consists of images depicting intimate moments with family and friends, among them Joni Mitchell, Stephen Stills and Neil

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Young. Nash also provided his own thoughts on these images while sharing the stories behind these pictures. It’s a labor of love that he’s understandably proud of. “Now that I’m approaching 80 years old, I wanted people to see what I’ve been doing for the last 20 years,” he said. “I’m very happy with the way the book has been printed. When you put an image next to another image, particularly on a wall in a gallery, they talk to each other silently. You have to be very careful which image you put next to which image. And I wanted to know how [publisher Insight Editions] saw the images and how they would present them. I was delighted with some of their editorial choices.” As someone who was a passionate photography collector at one point

“Diane Arbus’s photographs are amazing. She had tremendous courage and tremendous vision. The first image I ever bought was ‘Boy with a toy hand grenade in Central Park’. It’s one of my favorite images. Another one is ‘Jewish Giant.’ There was a giant who lived in the Bronx. He was eight-and-a-half feet tall and gigantic. To see him in his apartment standing next to his parents—his mother must have been four foot six. She looked like a little toy. His father wasn’t much bigger than his mother. And here you had these tiny people standing next to this gigantic man. There was courage involved to take images like that.”

Weegee (a.k.a. Arthur Usher Felig) (June 12, 1899 to December 26, 1968)

“Once again, courage. Once again, brilliance. Once again, the smartness to be able to have a police radio in the trunk of his car so he could listen in when a gangland shooting might have happened on Third Street and he’d rush down to Third Street to take the pictures. When I was collecting

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Top 10 Rock Photographers While Graham Nash is a rock star who happens to be a photographer. The following are photographers that shoot rock stars. Mick Rock Danny Clinch Bob Gruen Henry Diltz Jim Marshall Elliott Landy Roberta Bayley Janette Beckman Barry Feinstein Frank Stefanko —Dave Gil de Rubio

photography, I went to a gallery that had images by Weegee. They were both the same image of some Hispanic ladies looking toward the camera crying because they were watching their apartment building burn completely and killing their family. There were two of these images. The gallery owner, who was trying to sell me the image, said he thought I should buy the pristine one that was unmarked and fantastic. And then there was the other one, which is the one I wanted. Weegee had written on the bottom of one of them, ‘I cried when I took this photo.’ That’s the one I wanted—the one with his blood and sweat on it. I didn’t give a [crap] about pristine—I wanted blood. I took the one with Weegee’s blood on it.”

Henri Cartier-Bresson (August 22, 1908 to August 3, 2004)

“He was the guy who made a statement that became one of the great statements of photography, which is ‘a decisive moment.’ What he meant by this was to trust the trigger on the camera at the right moment. I thought that was a great piece of advice from a great photographer. French, of course. My favorite image is the famous one of the guy jumping over the pond. I think it’s called ‘Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare.’” “Joni Painting, 1969. Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles” (Photos by Graham Nash)

“Self-portrait at The Plaza Hotel, 1974. New York City”

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