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This year is finally coming to a close, and what a year it has it been!

The Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot has reflected on this past year by curating the stories from January through December that made this year stand out. Please enjoy!

January

Glen Cove: Pamela D. Panzenbeck Is Sworn In “It was almost a full house at the Glen Cove High School as many honored guests, residents, families and friends braved the gloomy, rainy weather and were present to watch as our newly-elected mayor, Pamela D. Panzenbeck took her oath of office along with City Council Members Joseph Capobianco, Kevin Maccarone, Jack Mancusi, Barbara Peebles, Danielle Fugazy Scagliola and Marsha Silverman.”

What A Year

Glen Cove, Oyster Bay 2022 highlights

February

Locust Valley: Disorder Ensues At Locust Valley BOE Meeting

“The Locust Valley Board of Education (BOE) meeting was held on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Some Locust Valley parents displayed their opinions to the board at the podium within the given three-minute period for each speaker. However, that was not without any disorder. A Bayville resident left the premises after the board denied her request for more time at the podium. Speakers were also periodically interrupted by those seated, especially by residents with an opposing opinion. Comments made by parents included: ‘Since August 2021, I have been actively fighting alongside other parents against the illegal and unlawful mandates,’ Bayville resident Dawn Cluff commented. ‘I am not against masks or vaccines, I am against being forced to do something that I don’t think is right for me or my kids. This is about choice and the freedom to choose. This is about bodily autonomy, which is being violated by the school district each and every day they force children to wear a medical device on their face.’”

for the removal of residents within the compound. Blakeman and Congressman Lee Zeldin called on President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to remove the Russians from the Killenworth establishment permanently.”

March Oyster Bay: 45 Years Of Service At A Center Our Seniors Call Home

“The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay held a special luncheon to commemorate its 45th anniversary. The Center has over the years enhanced the lives of thousands of seniors through providing a social outlet, health and wellness programs, nutritious meals, and social services. Life Enrichment Center members, staff, board, and friends of the community attended the momentous occasion.”

April Glen Cove: Glen Cove Hospital Celebrates Centennial Year

“This year the Glen Cove Hospital marks its centennial since officially opening its doors in 1922.

Our Lady of Kazan [in Sea Cliff,] a parish of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), devoted an Easter bazaar in the church hall on Sunday, April 3, to help refugees from Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.”

May

Glen Cove: Rev. Williams Calls For Solidarity, Communication Amid Buffalo Tragedy

“On Saturday, May 14, a white 18-yearold wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera, as reported by the Associated Press, opened fire with a rifle at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo. Ten people were killed and three others were injured. Authorities described the attack as ‘racially motivated violent extremism.’

Rev. Roger Craig Williams of First Baptist Church in Glen Cove said that when he heard about the terrorist attack that occurred up in Buffalo, he was in disbelief.

Oyster Bay: Town Of Oyster Bay Hosted 2022 Induction Ceremony

“The Town of Oyster Bay hosted its 2022 Induction Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca.”

Glen Cove: Long Island Officials Call On Biden Administration To Shut Down Russian Estate

“On Saturday, Feb. 26, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made an announcement in front of the Killenworth mansion gates in Glen Cove regarding Russian troops invading Ukraine and insisting

Originally known as the Glen Cove Community Hospital on Glen Street, it was formerly a 20-bed facility in a three-story brick Colonial mansion.”

Sea Cliff: Sea Cliff Orthodox Christians Raise Funds To Aid Ukrainian Refugees

“Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, their most important feast, on April 24.

‘When the facts started coming out about what motivated the young man to these actions, as much as I know our country still has a problem with race and racism and that much of that thoughts of race and racism animates the politics of people, it was still shocking to see someone so young buying into something that’s a farce,’ Rev. Williams said.”

Igor Tchiberev lighting candles inside the Church of Our Lady of Kazan in Sea Cliff at an evening service.

(Photo courtesy Kevin S. Kennedy— a friend and churchgoer of the parish)

Covid-19 related mandates were discussed at the Feb. 8 Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education meeting. (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay held a special luncheon to commemorate its 45th anniversary. (Photo courtesy the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay)

Local Veteran Honored

VFW Post 347 Trustee and Glen Cove

American Legion Post 76 member, Joe Moores, was recently presented with a Tribute Journal at Dec.3 afternoon ceremony held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale. Moores, a Vietnam War veteran and Glen Cove resident, was one of close to fifty veterans honored in the

ceremony, which paid tribute to veterans who participated in an Honor Flight to Washington DC in September of this year. Visit www.honorflightlongisland.org for more information on Honor Flight Long Island.

—Submitted by GSM Communications Group

Saladino Swears In Glenwood Hook And Ladder Engine Hose Company Officer

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino

the Glenwood Hook and Ladder Engine Hose Company

swear in Joseph Marrone as president, and thank Wallace Zeins (outgoing president), Michael Riccardo (outgoing chief), and Thomas McGillicuddy (outgoing trustee) with official

town citations for their service as officers of the department. The Glenwood Hook and Ladder Engine Hose Company is dedicated to protecting our community, answering the call to service in neighbors’ time of need with swift action that saves lives.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

VFW Post 347 Trustee, Glen Cove American Legion Post 76 member, Joe Moores, was recently presented with a Tribute Journal. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications Group)

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino presented citations to the Glenwood Hook and Ladder Engine Hose Company. (Photo courtesy Town of Oyster Bay)

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Happy Holidays From The Locust Valley Office

There’s no Place Like Home for the Holidays.

May your holiday season be filled with everything that feels like home. With 30 offices across Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty knows exactly how important home is to all of our clients and customers.

Enjoy this magical time of year with the people that mean the most to you. Happy Holidays!

YEAR IN REVIEW

Rabbi Janet Liss Retires At The End Of May

“Since 1996, Dr. Rabbi Janet B. Liss has served North Country Reform Temple in Glen Cove. On May 31, Rabbi Liss ventured into a new chapter of her life, entrusting North Country Reform Temple to interim Rabbi Michael Churgel.

‘I’ve been there for 26 years,’ Rabbi Liss said. ‘It’s time.’

While Rabbi Liss embraces North Shore Reform Temple and its surrounding community, the demands on a rabbi have changed since the pandemic. It is now time for her to focus on other goals, her family and her well-being.”

June:

Oyster Bay: The Oyster Bay Music Festival: Celebrating 11 years of classical music in the community

“From June 26 through July 4, the Oyster Bay Musical Festival returned to Long Island’s North Shore for its 11th season. OBMF is a popular classical music festival that features extraordinary up-and-coming young artists through 12 free public concerts and two ticketed events in 9 music-packed days.”

worship and featured interviews with individuals from multi-generational families.”

July: Oyster Bay:

The History Is Right Here In Oyster Bay: Raynham Hall

“The mission of Raynham Hall Museum, located at 30 W Main St. in Oyster Bay, is to enable visitors of the nearly 300-year-old Townsend family home in Oyster Bay, a local, state and national landmark, to experience what it meant to be prominent merchants and heroic patriots and to become engaged in the worlds of espionage, domestic life and the decorative arts.”

August: Oyster Bay:

Floating Litter Traps Installed At North Shore Marina

“Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca joined with local environmental groups to unveil new floating litter trap technology at Tappen Marina, the first of its kind anywhere in the United States. The Collec’Thor,’ a silent, motorized waste collector which attracts and engulfs all solid or liquid waste floating on the water surface, was obtained by the town through a grant from the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. The town was selected by Cornell Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Friends of the Bay, The Waterfront Center, The Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee and Oyster Bay High School.”

September:

Brookville: AHRC Nassau Opens Farm And Arts Center For The Community

Greenvale:

Greenvale Residents Dispute New Traffic Signs

“Greenvale residents took the public comment portion of Sept. 13’s Town of Oyster Bay Town Board meeting to discuss new ‘No Right Turn’ traffic signs in Greenvale that prohibit a right turn for three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon. The series of comments began with Greenvale resident Barbara Demartini, who stated that there is a traffic problem in Greenvale. And while all the speakers seemed to agree, how to come to a solution was the dispute. While some argued that new ‘No Right Turn’ traffic signs at the intersections of Helen Street and Marion Street and Ceder Street and Marion Street would keep children safe when getting on and off the bus, others argued that the sign would cause more traffic down other streets.”

October: Mill Neck:

Family Fun At Mill Neck Manor’s Annual Apple Festival

“In 1951, The Mill Neck Manor launched its first AppleFest, a family-friendly fall festival with arts, crafts, sweets, pies and – of course – plenty of New York-grown apples. Since that first year, Mill Neck’s AppleFest has become a Long Island tradition, attracting tens of thousands of attendees over the Columbus Day weekend.

While the past two years have been a scaled back festival due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s Apple Festival was bigger and better than ever.”

Oyster Bay:

and recovery for Superstorm Sandy at the time. There were 146 deaths nationwide attributed to the storm, 60 of them in New York. Sandy destroyed or damaged 305,000 homes, and caused severe damage to utility and transportation networks. The wind and flooding caused power outages and 2.19 million households were out of power for days, weeks or even months. According to the report, downed lines caused outages in Nassau and Suffolk.”

November: Glen Cove:

City Of Glen Cove 2023 Budget Is Passed: Taxes will not increase

“Residents are often relieved when they see that their taxes won’t go up, especially as inflation causes an increase in prices at the pump, grocery stores and in their own homes. But as the Glen Cove City Council passed the 2023 budget, balanced at approximately $63.1 million on Oct. 25, some remain skeptical on the methods being used to save residents money this upcoming year. In fact, two members voted against it. City of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck announced at the Oct. 25 City Council meeting that the city, in early 2023, will be receiving approximately $800,000 from Nassau County in reimbursement for overpaid Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payments.”

Oyster Bay: Street Named After Late Hero Reporter

Glen Cove: Congregation Tifereth Israel Celebrates 125 Years

“Members of Congregation Tifereth Israel, the surrounding community and local officials celebrated 125 years of worship, community and resiliency on June 12. Amid the light chatter and networking, attendees would hear from Rabbi Irwin Huberman and Cantor Gustavo Gitlin, and then honor the five-generation Shapiro family for their contributions to Congregation Tifereth Israel. Then, they’d watch a documentary that chronicled the history of the house of

“Four years ago, during a life-planning meeting with staff from AHRC Nassau, an organization that supports people with developmental disabilities, MaryAnn Dellova was discussing what her daughter, Jennifer, needed; a welcoming place where she could connect with plants and animals, explore her interests, meet new people and build a community. And four years later, this vision would become a reality through the opening of the Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center, which is located right next to AHRC’s Brookville Campus.”

Full Circle

At

The New York Emmys: Two Oyster Bay families recognized “It was a win-win of a night for Oyster Bay. The New York Emmy Awards were held at the Marriott Marquis in Time Square on Oct. 8. And two news stories, ‘Restoring an 1834 Mansion in Oyster Bay’ by Newsday and ‘David Carll’s Long Island Legacy’ by WABC-TV, won Emmys in the historical and cultural category and were done on Oyster Bay families.”

“On Nov. 12, local legislatures, members of the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, Syosset High School senior Sabrina Guo and the sister of the late war reporter Marie Colvin, Cat Colvin, gathered with fellow community members in downtown Oyster Bay for a street renaming ceremony. Marie Colvin was born in Astoria and was raised in Oyster Bay. According to the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, in a career spanning more than 30 years, Colvin reported from the front lines of war zones around the world and was renowned for her bravery, tenacity, skills and compassion. Colvin, working for The Sunday Times of London, was one of the few Western journalists inside Syria. On Feb. 22, 2012, she was killed at the makeshift media center where she and several other journalists were staying when it was bombed by Syrian rocket fire. Oyster Bay Cove resident Guo spearheaded the street re-naming. ‘Marie Colvin Way’ can now be found on West Main Street.”

General:

Remembering Superstorm Sandy, 10 Years Later “Superstorm Sandy made landfall on Long Island on Oct 29, 2012. According to the Preliminary Response & Recovery Report released by the New York State Senate in February 2013, $32 billion was the estimated total cost to New York of response

December: Glen Cove: Glen Cove Community Votes On Bond Referendum

“On Dec. 6, members of the Glen Cove community headed either to Connolly Elementary School or the Glen Cove High School gym to vote on the 2022 Bond, valued at $30,552,621. The public voted 1,179 to 853 in

of

favor

the bond.”

Raynham Hall is a local, state and national landmark. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

The Shapiro family, Congregation Tifereth Israel’s religious leaders and local officials celebrated 125 years of the synagogue.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

Dr. Rabbi Janet B. Liss has been serving North Country Reform Temple for the last 26 years.

(Photo courtesy Dr. Rabbi Janet B. Liss)

Sabrina Guo, left, and Cat Colvin in front of “Marie Colvin Way.”

(Photo courtesy Sabrina Guo)

Jamie and Frantz Arty, left, Kai Sheppard, Iris Williams, Teresa Roundtree, Ebony Roundtree, Denice and Kelly Sheppard, and Denise and Ravin Chetram at the New York Emmy Awards. (Photo courtesy Ravin Chetram)

A ribbon cutting welcomed the community into Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

ADVANCED

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

Virtual Program: A Look Inside It’s A Wonderful Life Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. Yet, when the film was released in 1946, it was a box-office flop and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas Eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1996. This talk, which will go from 2 to 3 p.m., will examine the story of this movie. Presented by film historian Brian Rose. Visit www. glencovelibrary.org to register.

Woodland Winter

Themed Ornament Teens and tweens are welcome to the Oyster Bay East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St. in Oyster Bay, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room to create some Winter-themed Woodland ornaments to hang around the home this holiday season. Visit www.oysterbaylibrary.org to register online.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

Movie Showing: Contractor Starring Chris Pine, known for playing James T. Kirk in the “Star Trek” reboot series, this film follows a special forces sergeant who was involuntarily discharged from the Army. He lands a contract with a private underground military force. When his very first assignment goes awry, the elite soldier finds himself hunted and on the run, caught in a dangerous conspiracy and fighting to stay alive long enough to get home and uncover the true motives of those who betrayed him. The length of this film is 123 minutes and it’s rated PG-13. It will be showing at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St. in Oyster Bay, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No registration is required.

TUESDAY, DEC. 27

Family Drum Circle with Spirit Sky Drum

From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Glen Cove Public Library, families with children in kindergarten and up will enjoy drumming at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., in this creative, magical circle with George Schultze of Spirit Sky Drum. This program is limited to Glen Cove card

holders. Visit www.glencovelibrary.org to register.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30

Teen Night: Exploding Cake Challenge

Decorate and fill your exploding cake at the Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Let’s see who “nails it” with the most fun and interesting New Year’s Eve design. This event is for people in grades six to 12. Visit www.locustvalleylibrary.org to register online.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

New Year’s

Eve Free Concert

Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District’s Downtown Sounds is putting on a free New Year’s Eve Concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Village Square in Glen Cove, featuring live music by Solid 70’s Band.

New Year’s Eve Party

Happy New Year.

Celebrate 2023 with the Glen Cove Mansion, 200 Dosoris Ln. in Glen Cove.

Enjoy the cocktail party, plated dinner, DJ and dance party, starting at 8 p.m. and running through 1 a.m. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve party are $149. Make a weekend of it by attending the following New Year’s Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with tickets for the brunch $69. A discounted room rate is available. Visit www. themansionatglencove.com for tickets and more information.

ONGOING

Breakfast/Brunch With Santa

Enjoy a breakfast or brunch with Santa Claus himself at the Mansion at Glen Cove, 200 Dosoris Ln., Glen Cove. The dates are on Dec. 4,10,11,17,18 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.themansionatglencove. com to get tickets.

Friday Night Live Jazz

Every Friday night is jazz night at the Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 74 Shore Rd. in Glen Cove. The Bobby Katz Trio will be playing during dinner with the exception of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. The shows begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 516676-1211.

Open Mic Night At Amalfi

Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is Open Mic Night at Amalfi, 197 Forest Ave. in Glen Cove, hosted by David Lamm. All skill levels are welcome to show off their talent using the PA system, two microphones and available microphone covers. Tuesday also happens to be pasta night, so come on down.

The Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot wishes our readers a very, happy holidays!

(Photo courtesy Juliescribbles via Wikimedia Commons)

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GLEN COVE:

Shooting At Glen Cove Mansion

Glen Cove Mansion temporarily lost its liquor license in July, following a July 10 shooting there that injured three.

The New York State Liquor Authority reported that the “Big Fendi Birthday Celebration” was held in violation of express directions from the town of Glen Cove, which advised the Glen Cove Mansion on July 7, 2022 that its event permit had been disapproved. “Ignoring that direction and the absence of a permit, the hotel allowed a promoter to host a pool party at the mansion with approximately 150-200 patrons,” the New York State Liquor Authority reported. “Shortly after 5 p.m. a fight erupted inside the premises involving 10 to 12 patrons. There was gunfire and three persons were shot, including a security guard attempting to intervene.”

“Police responding to the premises encountered a chaotic and dangerous scene, with patrons pushing and running to exit the establishment while employees attempted to mop up blood from the crime scene,” the report continued.

Reported by Patch, two weeks after The Mansion had its liquor license pulled — the venue announced it has reached an agreement with the state. As part of the agreement, The Mansion can have its liquor license back if it pays a $50,000 fine and complies with restrictions set forth by the SLA.

SYOSSET:

Street Named After Late Hero Reporter

On Nov. 12, local legislatures, members of the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, Syosset High School senior Sabrina Guo and the sister of the late war reporter Marie Colvin, Cat Colvin, gathered with fellow community members in downtown Oyster Bay for a street renaming ceremony.

Marie Colvin was born in Astoria and was raised in Oyster Bay. According to the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation, in a career spanning more than 30 years, Colvin reported from the front lines of war zones around the world and was renowned for her bravery, tenacity, skills and compassion. Colvin, working for The Sunday Times of London, was one of the few Western journalists inside Syria. On Feb. 22, 2012, she was killed at the makeshift media center where she and several other journalists were staying when it was bombed by Syrian rocket fire.

Oyster Bay Cove resident Guo spearheaded the street re-naming. “Marie Colvin Way” can now be found on West Main Nassau

County Legislator Josh Lafazan heard Guo’s request for the street re-naming, so he filed legislation to enshrine Colvin’s legacy in the heart of downtown Oyster Bay in July. The Nassau Legislature unanimously approved the proposal on Sept. 19th.

MANHASSET:

Lighthouse In Critical Need Of Repair

The Stepping Stones Lighthouse has been in poor condition and has needed repairs for many years. As an important landmark and part of Great Neck’s history, the restoration of this lighthouse is a concern for many involved parties and residents.

Since the Town of North Hempstead gained stewardship of the lighthouse 14 years ago, not much has been done to restore or maintain it. “In the 14 years [that the town has had stewardship over the lighthouse], the building has been deteriorating,” said Marc Katz, Vice President of the Great Neck Historical Society. “The outside is fairly firm, but the inside is not; plaster is falling, and it’s not holding up well in the weather.” Katz and the Historical Society are in the process of planning a meeting with the Great Neck Park District and the Town of North Hempstead to discuss finishing the dock and the next steps toward stabilization.

PORT WASHINGTON:

Our Country Honors a Brave Long Island Resident

During a special ceremony held at the White House on July 7, President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc, for becoming the first American to receive an approved Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and her continued advocacy for public health equity.

At 18 years old, Dr. Lindsay immigrated to Queens, NY, from Jamaica to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She now lives in Port Washington and has more than 27 years of nursing experience, most of which in critical care.

“During the height of the pandemic, Dr. Lindsay poured her heart into helping

patients and keeping her fellow nurses safe. And when the time came, she was the first American to become fully vaccinated outside of clinical trials,” President Biden said.

On Dec. 14, 2020, the world watched as Dr. Lindsay made history and received the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer vaccine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ-MC).

“I am beyond thankful to President Biden for recognizing that momentous day and my continued efforts to end vaccine hesitancy and promote health care for everyone, no matter where you live, who you are, or the color of your skin,” said Dr. Lindsay.

North Shore Express Trains Have Been Saved

On Sept. 28, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Port Washington) and Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti (D-Port Washington) joined Long Island Rail Road Interim President and Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi for a press conference at the Port Washington LIRR Station. They announced that LIRR officials have heard the concerns of the community and are abandoning plans to eliminate express train service to Penn Station on the Port Washington Branch of the LIRR.

Months ago the LIRR released its draft schedules showing train service to Grand Central after the East Side Access Project is complete. Elected officials and commuters were unhappy with the proposed changes to the Port Washington branch, affecting commuters across the North Shore. The changes included increased commute time and the elimination of peak-hour express train services.

Senator Kaplan and Assemblywoman Sillitti held “Save Our Express Trains” press conferences and public hearings. Their outreach efforts engaged over 3,100 community members to fill out a survey and the results were shared with MTA leadership. The town of North Hempstead’s elected officials, various village mayors and many residents supported the movement, and after months of fighting their voices were heard.

“I am pleased that our service planners were able to find ways to create express service within the envelope of existing train and track capacity constraints,” said LIRR Interim President and Metro-North Railroad President Rinaldi.

LONG ISLAND: Ripples Of Neo-Nazi Hate

Over the summer, several major news incidents surrounding a central theme of hate drew focus to the region.

Dozens of anti-semitic fliers were distributed in three Nassau communities that have also been spotted in multiple states, calling the Biden Administration or abortion or Disney or Covid “[in] every single aspect [Jewish].” Ones found in Oceanside and Rockville Centre included headshots of high-ranking Biden administration or military members, labelling them as Jewish and/ or (in bright letters) transgender people.

Four days later, a pride flag was targeted at Oceanside Lutheran Church, where one had also previously been stolen. The church’s pride flag, meant to show welcome to all, was then targeted twice in one day last month. News 12 Brooklyn reported: “At around noon [on July 26], one person tried to pull a pride flag down - but couldn’t - instead, left the flag with a tear in its side. At around 7:30 p.m., someone else came and was able to steal the flag.” The same day, Rolling Stone broke a story that drew international attention, relating to the June arrest of former U.S. Marine Matthew Belanger, 25, of Selden, who’s been under federal investigation for more than a year. Court documents revealed that Belanger, who was charged with illegally obtaining two rifles in Port Jefferson with help from an unnamed New York police officer, had previously been planning to attack and then alternately burn down an unnamed Long Island synagogue, and to commit and promote mass acts of sexual and reproductive violence.

WESTBURY:

Village Of Westbury 90th Anniversary

The Village of Westbury turned 90 this year, and residents and visitors alike explored the area’s history in November through a series of cultural and educational events.

Westbury Arts and the Westbury Historical Society joined forces for a special exhibit marking the Village of Westbury’s 90th anniversary, featuring an extensive collection of photos, maps, and memorabilia.

Locations that hosted the exhibit include: Westbury Memorial Library, 445 Jefferson Street, with selections from the Westbury Historical Society; the Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, where residents shared their family photos of a bygone era; and Westbury Arts Gallery, 255 Schenck Avenue, where the theme of the materials on display was “change.”

Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc,was honored at a special ceremony held at the White House where President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Courtesy of Northwell Health) The Port Washington LIRR Station. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

‘The Next Chapter’

An independent bookstore has opened in the spirit of Huntington’s Book Revue

JULIE PRISCO

The Next Chapter, one of Long Island’s largest independent bookstores, is now open. Huntington’s Book Revue closed its doors in September 2021. Book lovers around Long Island were sad to see the store close after 44 years in business. The bookstore was located in the heart of Huntington Village and was a spot for people to unwind with coffee and a good book or meet friends to splurge on their favorite magazines.

A dedicated employee and manager of the Book Revue, Mallory Braun heard the community’s wishes to bring the store back and worked hard over the past year to make it happen. Book Revue owner Richard Klein supported Braun’s endeavor and has been helping her along the way.

The reincarnated vision of the Book Revue is called The Next Chapter and is located at 204 New York Ave. in Huntington.

“I wanted to get this going, and I knew it was something the community wanted,” Braun said. “And I thought it would be a good opportunity for myself because I had been intending on working in rare books as my career, so it all made sense.”

Shortly after its closing, Braun began working on building a staff and preparing book pop-ups throughout Huntington and Long Island. Braun started with two people, her brother Nolan and her friend Joe. While Book Revue owner Klein isn’t staff, “he’s been here the whole time and helps a lot,” Braun said.

In the late winter of 2022, The Next Chapter brought boxes and boxes of books around the island and set up little book markets at places like Huntington’s Main Street Nursery, Farmingdale’s Flux Coffee, and Glen Cove’s Southdown Coffee.

“I didn’t have staff at first, and I couldn’t do it by myself,” said Bruan. “I was setting up the business, thinking about how I wanted to do things, and planning all the logistical things. I started hiring people in early spring [of 2022].”

“We started out just doing used books, and we learned a lot from doing the pop-ups so often,” said Braun. “The pop-ups were very labor intensive because you had to put books in the right sections and spend a lot of time on set up to only be at that location for such a short amount of time.”

Toward the end of the pop-up sales, Braun and her staff had mastered the setup and breakdown. They brought the remaining books to sell in boxes and would line them up on tables for people to browse and purchase.

“A lot of people were coming to the popups and it was great,” Braun said. “It was a way for us to build momentum, tell people what was going on and make some money. I had a staff at that point, and we were accepting donations, picking up books from people and moving warehouses multiple times.”

The Next Chapter’s staff consists of new hires and some familiar faces from the Book Revue. The pop-ups helped generate lots of funds for The Next Chapter’s new location, in addition to a Kickstarter, where many people from the book community could donate.

“It was wonderful,” Braun said. “Lots of people are very generous, excited and helpful. It was nice to see such amazing support.”

In mid-summer, The Next Chapter announced they had found their new location. The new store is a large building on New York

Avenue located near the popular coffee shop Stella Blue, Six Harbors Brewing Company and Heckscher Park.

“The Book Revue was basically in the center of town and I clocked how long it would take to get from there to this new location, and it’s a five-minute walk,” Braun wqie. The Next Chapter has free street parking and a spacious parking lot with about 20 spots for visitors and shoppers.

The new space is freshly painted and has an updated ceiling. Bookshelves have been installed along the walls and free-standing bookshelves are spread out throughout different sections of the store. Tables are set up with staff picks, discounted books and new releases.

“We’re obviously still building the business, so as people find out about us, things

will get even better here,” Braun wqie.

While the majority of the store is open and set up for shoppers, a back section is still being put together and organized to have even more space for a kids’ section.

The Next Chapter staff and shoppers look forward to having author events hosted at the shop.

“We’re looking to have events soon,” said Braun. “In order to have some big-name authors come here, you have to prove to the publisher you can sell the books. So if people are interested in reading a new book, they should purchase all the new books they want from us. Then we can show that data to publishers to prove it is worth it for authors to be sent to our store.”

The Next Chapter has its store organized and ready for shoppers to browse all the sections from memoirs, history, religion, young adult, children and romance to graphic novels, science fiction, horror, fantasy and more. While browsing the store, shoppers can find areas containing rare books and beautifully bound first-edition novels, poem collections and short story compilations. The store offers gifts for any book lover, such as colored pens for annotating and trendy notebooks. Other non-book items available include records, tarot cards and zipper pouches.

The bookshop is actively receiving donated books and stocking the store with new releases and everyone’s favorite classics. Currently, the shop is working on getting titles from the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2022 list.

Visit www.thenextchapterli.com or follow the shop on Instagram @thenextchapterli to be updated on The Next Chapter’s progress.

The Next Chapter storefront located in Huntington. (Photo from The Next Chapter website)

Staff picks and children’s section. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

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A Year Of Comic Book Movies

This year was a big year for comic book movie releases. Many of these film releases were highly anticipated, especially considering some faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marvel and DC released great movies featuring beloved superheroes such as Black Panther and Batman. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is well established, starting its award-winning movie universe with Iron Man, released in 2008. The MCU has released 30 movies and multiple TV shows that intertwine with their movie timeline. While the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) hasn’t quite got its universe timeline and character casting locked in yet, they have produced some incredible movies that have fans excited for the future of the DCEU.

Below are this year’s most anticipated comic book movies:

The Batman

Released: March 4, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMDB: $770,836,163

Over the past few decades, we have seen numerous actors take on the role of Batman. From Michael Keaton, George Clooney and Val Kilmer to Christian Bale and Ben Affleck, many A-List celebrities have played the iconic role. This year, we saw Robert Pattinson step into the role of Batman.

The Batman movie explores Gotham’s underground corruption when a sadistic murderer goes on a killing spree and murders political figures and crime bosses. The Batman introduces vital roles such as Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle (also known as Catwoman), Andy Serkis as Alfred, Paul Dano as Riddler and Colin Farrell as Penguin.

Unlike previous womanizer portrayals, Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne was grunge, moody and a recluse. Batman fans raved about this portrayal, as it was unique and new to most depictions of Batman. The movie was set in a gloomy atmosphere with an equally grim soundtrack featuring Nirvana’s “Something in the Way. “

While the film showcased Batman’s cool tech, like the classic Batmobile and contact lenses capable of recording video and audio, fans were enamored with the comic book-like storytelling. The movie follows a dynamic story of Batman’s struggles with himself while dealing with the twists and

turns of an investigation.

The Batman was adored by fans worldwide. This movie helped put the DCEU back on the map after their other widely criticized films. Batman and DC lovers hope the DCEU can continue its comeback.

Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness

Released: May 6, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMDB: $955,775,804

After the 2021 release of Spiderman: No

Way Home, fans were excited to dive deeper into Marvel’s multiverse plans with Doctor Strange. Fans got to see characters they already know and love, like Doctor Steven Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Wong (Benedict Wong) and Wanda Maximoff, The Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olson).

The movie introduces us to America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a young girl whose power is to travel the multiverse. Throughout the film, Doctor Strange sets out on a journey to protect America from the Scarlet Witch, who is on the hunt to steal America’s powers for herself.

The movie is vividly colorful as Doctor Strange and America travel through different universes. But when the film focuses on the Scarlet Witch, we get a dark glimpse into Wanda’s struggles since the end of her TV show, WandaVision

While exploring the multiverse, Doctor Strange and America come across a universe where the Illuminati exists. In this universe, fans were thrilled to see some of their favorite comic book characters, such as Reed Richards (John Krasinski) and Professor X (Patrick Stewart). Seeing these characters brought into the MCU for this movie has given fans hope for future projects.

see COMIC BOOK FILMS on page 10A

The Batman (Photo from IMBD)

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Doctor Stange: Multiverse of Madness had the same playful banter we expect from the MCU, with a surprising addition of horror elements. The movie left fans questioning the Scarlet Witch’s future and excited for the next Doctor Strange film, where we can expect to see another infamous comic book character introduced into the MCU.

Thor: Love and Thunder Release: July 8, 2022 Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $760,928,081

Thor: Love and Thunder was the fourth Thor film in the MCU. After the third Thor movie, Thor: Ragnarok, fans were thrilled to see director Taika Waititi continue his take on Thor as fun-loving and bright. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is summoned to face the threat of Gorr, the God Butcher (Christian Bale). While we already know Thor’s old flame, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), we see her in this movie as Mighty Thor. But now, Foster is hiding a secret that she is dealing with terminal cancer. Thor gets his friends, King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Takia Waititi) and Mighty Thor, to join him on a quest to find Gorr and eliminate him.

We are introduced to Zeus (Russell Crowe). We don’t see much of him in the film, but fans expect him to come back in future films.

The film explores deep themes of finding happiness and love while dealing with grief, and we are still given quick-witted jokes and bold visuals that Waititi is

known for in his movies.

Black Adam

Released: Oct. 21, 2022

Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $389,256,034

Black Adam introduced fans to the DCEU character Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson). The movie tells the origin story of Teth-Adam (Black Adam), who rises from a 5,000-year imprisonment and displays unrelenting god-like powers.

Black Adam was awoken from his slumber to be the savior of his country, but his powers drew the attention of the Justice Society of America (JSA). The JSA introduces us to new characters, including Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) and Atom

Smasher (Noah Centineo).

Throughout the film, Black Adam has a no-mercy attitude that the JSA cannot let slide. The film explores Black Adam as a morally gray character. In the end, Black Adam and the JSA end up putting their differences aside and working together to help save the country from a villain trying to destroy the world.

This film received many mixed reviews from fans and critics. While it didn’t live up to expectations after The Batman premiered earlier in the year, it wasn’t the worst of DC’s films.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Release: Nov. 11, 2022

Worldwide Box Office according to IMBD: $769,920,219

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the first MCU film featuring Black Panther after Chadwick Boseman’s (Black Panther) death in 2020. This highly anticipated film answered many questions about the future of the Black Panther character.

The movie handled the death of King T’Challa (Black Panther) in a gracious and honorable way. There was no use of creepy CGI to bring Chadwich Boseman back for a scene. Instead, they showed a beautiful and emotional funeral for the fallen King.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever deals with a vulnerable Wakanda after the death of its king, in which Wakanda must fight to save itself. As tensions rise with foreign countries and an underwater civilization threatens Wakanda, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) and Okoye (Danai Guria) have to get help and prove their country’s strength.

The film introduces Namor (Tenoch Huerta) as the leader of the underwater civilization, Talokan, and Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as Ironheart. Fans are excited to see what the MCU has in store for both characters.

Throughout the movie, we see our favorite characters deal with grief, loss and generational trauma. Shuri perseveres and ends up becoming the new Black Panther for Wakanda.

The film features intriguing social and political commentary while showing the beautiful world of Wakanda and Talokan. This MCU movie was an emotional ride for fans as they said goodbye to one Black panther and hello to a new one.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Photo from IMBD)

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Environmental Round-up For 2022

Coyote Sightings-For many people, coyotes go along with windswept desert bluffs, cacti and sagebrush, or cartoon anvils and crafty roadrunners. Picturing them running along the tracks of the LIRR or picking garbage out of a dumpster is unfamiliar at best. But these opportunistic animals, though still rare, have been established on Long Island for at least the last seven years.

In terms of population, western Nassau County has approximately 13 individuals, with three to four in the Manhasset group. The male who was sighted recently is most likely the male from the breeding pair of that group. Other coyotes have been spotted in Searingtown, Great Neck, Oyster Bay, Roslyn and Port Washington. Some of these animals are transitive, where they spend a little time in an area before moving on. In general, though, coyotes are social animals that live in both family bands and looser groups of unrelated individuals in a particular territory.

Native Plants- Redoing your yard with native plants can be overwhelming, and it can be strange to be the first person on the block to replace your manicured lawn with a meadow of wildflowers, but there are resources out there to make the transition easier. Both the Long Island Native Plant Initiative and ReWild Long Island work with homeowners to establish native gardens.

Cliff Erosion-Coastal Technologies Corp, a local family company, collaborated with The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy (SPPC) to demonstrate its new cliff stabilization and revitalization technology. A Manhasset father-son duo started Coastal Technologies Corp in 2021 with a mission to help erosion challenges facing coastal communities and habitats. Coastal Technologies Corp has created innovative products to combat coastal erosion and add coastal resilience. The Cliff Stabilization System products include devices that naturally build dunes and products that prevent beaches from being washed away in hurricanes and nor’easters.

Osprey Platform- A tall osprey perch and platform had once stood in the marsh surrounding the cul de sac at the end of Hoffstot Lane in Sands Point, but a storm took the structure down. A person who owns property in the cul de sac spread the word about the incident.

Jim Jones, a retired biology teacher who now works at Bethpage State Park, and is a member of the Osprey Protection Team at PSE&G Long Island, gathered a small group to put up a new osprey platform.

“We waited till the start of spring to bring the platform out,” said Jones. “It has to be at the right time in terms of low tide. On the day we brought the platform out, low tide was at 7 a.m. and we had good weather. It was a lot of fun and we got it done in about an hour.”

Climate Change- The Town of North Hempstead Board unanimously adopted a climate education and outreach plan to build widespread understanding about climate change and actions we can take to mitigate and adapt to our changing world. An active initiative of the plan is a community benchmark survey to assess fears, concerns, and priorities associated with climate change today. The town collaborated with faculty at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) to develop the survey, which can be found on the town’s website and is accessible in multiple languages.

Water Quality- Scientists at Stony Brook University have completed their assessment of water quality in Long Island’s estuaries in 2022. During the months of June through September, every major bay and estuary across Long Island was afflicted by fish kills, algal blooms and oxygen-starved, dead zones. Excessive delivery of nitrogen from onsite wastewater has been cited as the root cause of these disturbing events. Despite all of the gloomy news, there were some signs of hope in the data.

“In Long Island Sound, the dead zone in 2022 was nearly 100 square miles smaller than it was 20 years ago thanks to sewage treatment plants removing 60 percent more nitrogen and reducing the flow of nitrogen into the Sound proper”, said Dr. Christopher Gobler, Professor of Stony Brook University. “This proves that reductions in nitrogen loading does improve water quality. It is likely that the fish kills in 2022 would have been far worse had these improvements not been made.”

A coyote spotted in Roslyn (Photo by the Wild Dog Foundation)

Soon the platforms will become a comfortable nest for ospreys to settle into. (Photo provided by Jim Jones)

Native plants provide habitat and sustenence to wildlife. (Photos by Peggy Maslow)

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G2D Group Brings WorkSmart To The Gold Coast

Anew collaborative shared workspace is making its debut in Port Washington in January 2023, ushering in a new era of the modern office. Developed by Long Island-based G2D Group, WorkSmart offers flexible office space and numerous amenities to optimize job performance, while empowering businesses to reach new heights.

The expansive space at WorkSmart is a catalyst for collaboration, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups to build stronger businesses. From large companies seeking a central hub to independent creative professionals looking to connect, WorkSmart can accommodate a team of any size. Flexible meeting areas equipped with state-of-theart technology are perfect for in-person,

virtual or hybrid meetings.

With its clean lines and modern sensibilities, the sleek design of the space creates a professional yet inviting environment for individuals; the stunning surroundings inspire productivity, therefore maximizing output on the job. Other vital resources and amenities include Wi-Fi, video conferencing abilities, private offices, printing, and scanning services, break areas and mail reception.

WorkSmart i s a dynamic place for bridging the gap between communities and companies, and giving employees the opportunity to report for work in a beautiful, safe environment. It will be located at 1 Channel Dr. in Port Washington.

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Fortunoff Celebrates Its Centennial

The department store’s first 50 years

BY ESTHER FORTUNOFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

As

I think back over my decades of experience in our family business, there is a lot to smile about. Sorting through tons of old photos, newspaper articles and advertisements, I fondly recall many rewarding experiences.

Because a centenary is such an incredible milestone, my family and I have searched out (and found) images that many in the third generation had never seen.

It all began in 1922 in Brooklyn, when my grandparents, Max and Clara Fortunoff, launched their business in the Roaring Twenties, a time of progress, industrialization and optimism.

Back then, Fortunoff was nothing more than a pushcart laden with pots and pans. The business expanded into a general store, specializing in kitchenware. Both family and business grew through the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, surviving first the Depression, then World War II. The store carried items that every home needed, and built a reputation for good quality and value pricing.

When World War II ended and the soldiers came home, more members of the Fortunoff family joined to meet the needs of a rapidly growing customer base.

The second generation, Marjorie, Lester and Alan, joined an experienced homegrown team that expanded the company’s one store in the East New York section of Brooklyn into a sprawling complex with eight stores in a two-block radius.

The stores stayed open late and catered to appreciative crowds of shoppers. The stores expanded their offerings to include kitchenware, towels, linens, curtains and curtain rods, lamps, furniture, silverware and china. Each additional product category demanded ever-increasing numbers of service personnel. Max and Clara, along with their diverse staff, welcomed the second generation and their spouses into the growing enterprise, and kept adding new products. My mother, Helene, with her husband, Alan, decided to try fine jewelry, and it became a legendary department.

The Fortunoff family also felt it important to give back to the community, offering jobs for high schoolers from the neighborhood, some of whom ended up staying with the company for more than 50 years.

The full history of the Brooklyn stores has been told before, but here are a couple of my favorite photos, showing my mother Helene’s first jewelry counter and my father Alan at the cash register in 1957.

In the 1960s, the family chose to follow many of our customers to the suburbs of Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester.

Over the next 50 years, Fortunoff opened a half-dozen new stores in the tri-state area.

We found a great location for a department store in Westbury, adjacent to

Roosevelt Raceway. This was the realization of a dream to put the various Brooklyn shops under one roof. The Westbury store opening was a high watermark for the family as well as our tens of thousands of customers.

They built a 150,000-square-foot

superstore across the parking lot from Ohrbach’s, one of the country’s most popular department stores at the time. Many of our employees from Brooklyn followed the business to Long Island. Fortunoff became a true American success story, fully stocked with china, crystal, pots and pans, silverware, gifts, lamps, jewelry, unique items from all over the world—and even gourmet foods. In addition to quality products and great values, the Westbury store featured a well-trained staff of primarily women to help with merchandise choices and gift wrapping. As news of the store grew, the turnout was amazing. Customers jammed

the aisles, sometimes three deep, with shoppers marveling at the many showcases full of new and exciting selections.

My mother and her team created a gigantic jewelry department set up quite differently from other jewelry stores at that time. To be as close as possible to her customers, my mother had her office right off the sales floor with a staff of women she personally trained.

Alan and Helene traveled the world to source unusual designs from undiscovered designers, an unusual thing for a woman to do back then. To support the overwhelming success of the Westbury location on Long

Island, the jewelry and silver businesses created a strong executive team behind the scenes as well as at the counter and on the sales floor.

My parents had always dreamed of a more cosmopolitan upscale location and, in 1969, they opened a boutique on 57th Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The move to Manhattan made the Fortunoff hallmark combination of best products at everyday low prices available to city dwellers, businesspeople, tourists and visitors from around the country and the world.

The store on 57th Street was a typical city structure—very narrow, with several floors of merchandise. Jewelry was on the ground level and watches and flatware were above. My mom and dad added antique jewelry and antique silver, which they sourced from England. I worked as a teenager on weekends and the city life was certainly exciting. We were across the street from the imposing and impressive structure, “The First Women’s Bank.”

I went off to college out west, while our growing family was enjoying the success that came with hard work and the “right stuff.” Since my mother was from New Jersey and knew the area, and since many of the old Brooklyn customers had moved there, my parents began the process of looking for a location and found a brand new mall being built, which was opened on 1974, called Paramus Park, in Bergen County.

Fortunoff was the “third anchor” in the new center, which included A&S and JC Penny. Our store was a fabulous, modern, spacious 15,000 square-feet with showcase

after showcase of fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, costume jewelry, watches, flatware (the largest selection in the U.S.), silver tea services and picture frames. An innovative feature was our watchmakers and jewelers, positioned behind a large glass partition and visible to our customers while they worked. The watch and jewelry service center in Paramus was bustling and the place where I later learned so much about the jewelry business. We had a sit-down diamond area and a large selection of jewelry and watches at every price point.

I flew in from college for the Paramus Park opening. It was very exciting. In fact, each store opening was like an extended family reunion, with Fortunoff family members from the first and second generations (my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles), and as many of the cousins as were old enough to attend and help cut the ribbon. We always invited employees from all the areas of the company, along with friends and suppliers, to join us for these special events, too.

The key staffers hired in Paramus became the backbone of subsequent New Jersey store locations, including Wayne and Woodbridge. Fortunoff became an iconic business unlike any other in the country, mentioned on popular TV shows, featured in newspapers and magazines, and studied in business schools. A true American success story.

Visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com to read the second chapter of Esther Fortunoff’s blog.

Visit www.longislandweekly.com to find out what else Esther told us about the iconic store and its legacy.

Clockwise from top:

Lester and Alan (1940); Helene Fortunoff at the jewlery counter, 1957.

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the Nassau County Museum held its elegant preview party for

Big Picture,” its new star-studded photography show, a glittering cast of artists, collectors, high-level members and the media were the first to see the art. Among the guests were trustee Harvey Manes, prominent collectors Wendy and Gary Davis, Michele and Bruce Clark, Cary Goldinger and artists Pam Waldroup and Jessica Tan Gudnasson, who was once a top model and now is on the other side of the camera. The exhibition features every great name in photography from Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange to Man Ray and a famous shot by Robert Capa of D-day. It runs until March 5 and any fan of photography will be sorry to miss it.

From left: Gary and Ellen Davis, Museum Director Charles Riley and Cary Goldinger (Photos by Tab Hauser)

Pam Waldroup with her photographs of the Nassau County Museum of Art staircase

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Long Island Weekly: A Year In Celebrity Interviews

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Over the years, Long Island Weekly has managed to corral numerous celebrities from the worlds of music, television, film and publishing for some intriguing conversations. The year 2022 was no different. Here are some of the highlights.

Stanley Nelson

Even though director Stanley Nelson’s Attica lost Best Documentary Oscar to heavily favored Summer of Soul, his most recent project was less about racking up awards and more about raising awareness. “I think we’re still dealing with the same struggles—law enforcement, decency and humanity and people wanting to be treated like human beings,” Nelson said. “Hopefully, a bunch of things are coalescing at the same time and for a tiny bit of that, it’s the film Attica making people start to rethink the prison system. As filmmakers, we try to keep insight as to what our real goals are and what they are here is making sure we have as many people as possible see the film. The awards nods are all great, but in the final analysis, that will push more people to recognize and see the film and that’s what we really want.”

Keb’ Mo’

The blues might be a strange place to associate with Compton, a Los Angeles neighborhood more associated with hip-hop acts like N.W.A., but it’s where much-loved American artist Keb’ Mo’ (born Kevin Moore) calls home. In speaking with Long Island Weekly , he shared what his community was like growing up. ““At the time, Compton was middle-class people trying to get their kids through college. A lot of the men had good jobs at the Douglas Aircraft Company and Lockheed. They were machinists and had health plans. My mom was a hairdresser with a shop. There were a lot of businesses because people had jobs in that area. Kids were doing alright.”

The year 2023 will see Buddy Guy embarking on a farewell tour, a well-earned respite for this blues icon who turns 87 on July 30 of next year. The subject of a pair of recent documentaries, 2021’s Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away and this year’s, The Torch, Guy is a faithful torchbearer for a genre that’s lost a number of its cornerstone trailblazers in recent years, including B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Otis Rush. “The way they treat the blues now, you don’t hear it on your big radio stations anymore,” he remarked. “Your big AM/FM stations don’t play blues hardly anymore. So whatever little I can do to help keep blues alive, I’m open for it.”

Joan Osborne

One of the side benefits of the pandemic was that the existential pause button that got pressed allowed people to do some otherwise neglected house cleaning. A nesting project of this description allowed Joan Osborne to fortuitously unearth a box of previously unreleased performances dating back to the ‘80s that allowed her to release this year’s 13-track Radio Waves “Most of my life’s work has disappeared without a trace,” she said. “I’ve made 10+ studio albums, but the vast majority of the songs I’ve sung hundreds and thousands of times over decades of touring across the globe, has never been recorded. I found all of this stuff and normally, if I was in my busy pattern, I might have looked at it, taped the box up again, shoved it back in the closet and not given it a second thought. Because I had the time, I was able to listen through a lot of this stuff and give it the attention it deserved.”

Héctor Elizondo

Consummate character actor Héctor Elizondo has been plying his trade for nearly 60 years, appearing on stage and racking up roughly 157 credits in film and on television. And while the 85-year-old thespian saw his latest project, the Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom B Positive, get canceled after two seasons back in May, the Manhattan native appreciated the chance to still practice his craft. “I love the environment because

seniors are very rarely highlighted in their life,” he explained. “The life of a senior isn’t as valued as much and this is of course a culture that genuflects at the altar of youth, but not at the altar of experiences and a life well-lived. These are the people who raised the children, paid the taxes, fought the wars and have been the good citizens. Too many are forgotten at a time in their life when they are still very useful.”

Steve Vai

Convalescing off shoulder surgery and eager to hit the road coming out of the pandemic, Carle Place native Steve Vai has a new record called Inviolate. He shared that nothing delights him more than coming back to Long Island. “It’s always a hoot [coming back],” he said. “It’s a little bit of a push because there are a lot of people to see in a short period of time. But I cut my teeth on Long Island in high

school playing all the bar circuits in the ‘70s. Whenever I’m on Long Island, it’s the feeling you get when you’re on what feels like your home turf. I’ve been living in California for 42 years, it feels like home, but it feels like a second home whenever I set foot in New York. And they’re so vastly different that when you’re on your home turf that’s 3,000 miles away, you’re there. You’re in the environment.”

Joe Satriani

This year may have seen the release of Joe Satriani’s latest recorded effort, The Elephants of Mars, but it also allowed him to return to an early love–painting.

“I wound up with this new career as an artist that just sort of fell into my lap,” Satriani explained. “The two really seem to help each other out—the painting and the recording. I recently flew out to Gatlinburg, TN, a beautiful little town in the Smoky Mountains. I did an art show and a private musical performance for the patrons that was at the [Gaitlinburg] Convention Center. It was such a crazy thing to do, especially after years of pandemic. Just to be able to play guitars I’ve painted for people that bought them and see all my canvas work in one big room—it’s great.”

Jimmy Smits

For Brooklyn native, the major role he plays in the CBS crime procedural East New York is a sort of homecoming for him.

“[With this show], the stars felt like they aligned in regards to what’s happening with law enforcement and what’s been happening in New York along with women empowerment and having a character who is really a strong voice. We’ve come up with this ensemble of actors that is really tight and wonderful, but the characters are really compelling, unique and they each have their own spin on [the storylines]. It felt like something I really wanted to be a part of. And also for my old neighborhood—to kind of give props to it and give back in a way.”

Steve Vai (Photo by Larry DiMarzio)

Buddy Guy (Photo courtesy of PBS)

Jimmy Smits as Assistant Chief John Suarez

Joan Osborne (Photo by Greg2600/CC BY-SA 2.0)

OF THE MONTH

Garden City High School senior Stevie Finnell is known for his prowess in multiple sports, and will head into his final high school semester, and later on to Duke University, with some big accomplishments under his belt.

This fall, the Trojans’ varsity running back helped lead his team to a 12-0 season (filling out a 30-game winning streak) that included the Trojans’ seventh straight Nassau-wide title and an especially triumphant Long Island

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Class II championship win.

In the late November final at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, Finnell scored all four touchdowns for Garden City for a 28-0 win. He also gained 346 yards on 17 carries, the second most yardage ever gained in a Long Island Championships game. Garden City coach Dave Ettinger told Roger Rubin for Newsday, “In that Long Island championship, we were struggling on offense [by] turning the ball over and he just took that game over.”

In December, Finell was honored as Nassau County’s most outstanding player as the 81st recipient of the Thorp Award at the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association banquet.

Eduardo Ramirez wrote for GardenCityAthletics.com, “Stevie had standout performances on both sides of the ball all season, but it was his elevated play in the post-season that separated him from all others.”

Of course, the 6’2” 195-pound star athlete didn’t just make his mark in football. Finell is rated as a four star midfielder by Inside

Lacrosse, and has accepted a scholarship to Duke this year after previously committing to Syracuse University in 2021.

Finnell with his Thorp Award.

(Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

Stevie Finnell, center, with his parents during an NCAA sighing ceremony in November 2022.

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Chicken Chat: The Straight Yolk On Backyard Birds

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The number of people keeping backyard chickens has exploded in the last few years. The pandemic only served to accelerate this trend, since people were stuck at home and encouraged to find outdoor activities. Watching your personal flock is a relaxing way to take your mind off the chaos of the outside world, and they are a pet with benefits: delicious, fresh eggs.

Observing chickens is a relaxing, mesmerizing way to spend time. People are often surprised by how gregarious and curious chickens can be. Each bird has its own personality. Some are very interested in people, to the point that you can teach them to come when called. They will eat out of your hand and jump up into your lap for pets. Others are more cautious. Some chickens are sneaky and will find an out of the way place to hide and lay their eggs, ignoring the nest box completely. Interacting with your chicks on a daily basis when they are still small can help them grow accustomed to people and being handled, but some hens are just unfriendly.

Pet chickens can be a great hobby, but they are by no means low maintenance. Like all animals, they need constant access

to food and water, shelter, and a place to get out and exercise. Chickens will fight, especially if they don’t have enough space. They don’t call it a ‘pecking order’ for no reason. Their enclosure also needs to be secure from predators. Raccoons, opossums, foxes and hawks are all a threat to your flock. Sturdy doors on all entrances and a roof for your pen are a must. Burying the wire for your pen will also help.

Keep in mind that most vets will not treat chickens, so you’ll need to handle medical issues yourself. This can range from a foot infection to mites to end of life care.

Another reality to come to terms with: keeping chickens attracts rodents. Metal food containers and a treadle feeder can help mitigate this issue. Rodents will chew through plastic, so metal is a must. The treadle feeder minimizes both access and spillage. The platform that opens the feed trough is set to a chicken’s weight, so when the chicken steps on it they can feed, but a rat is too light.

You will also need to deal with their poop. Chickens poop 24 hours a day, even while they sleep. This amounts to some serious manure. This accumulation can smell, and if you free range your birds it will be everywhere in your yard. Most coops will need the bedding changed once a month and a deep clean at least twice a year,

usually in spring and fall.

Chickens can live ten years, so it’s important to plan accordingly. Egg laying falls off significantly as they age, with the first two years being the most productive. You can increase the size of your flock by twos over time but integrating new birds can be difficult.

It’s important to know the rules for your town before spending money. Plenty of places forbid chickens altogether. Others limit the number of birds and the size of your set up. There are often bans on roosters because they are noisy and can be aggressive. So what if you are moving, your hens stopped laying, or the upkeep is overwhelming? What if your batch of six chicks ends up as five hens and rooster? Or maybe you’ve run afoul of the town and have to rehome your flock. If you purchased from a private party, you can try reaching out to see if they will take back your birds. You can contact local chicken groups on social media. There

REGIONAL RESOURCES

North Fork Chicken Rescue Jamesport nofochickenrescue@ gmail.com

Long Island Zoological Society and Animal Farm Petting Zoo Manorville 631-878-1785 info@afpz.org

are also a few chicken rescues on Long Island that may take in surrendered chickens or help owners find new caretakers for their birds.

Most importantly, it is a crime

to abandon any domesticated animal. Leaving your chickens in a park or patch of woods will only result in a very short, scary time for those birds and could result in charges.

A selfie of the author with her current favorite chicken, Speck. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

HOMES

Recently Sold

Nestled on top of a quiet hill in the heart of Mill Neck, this home at 317 Mill Hill Rd. sold on Nov. 19 for $12,000,000. This newly built French Country estate was designed by Michael Jay Wallin and constructed by Qualico Contracting Corporation. On more than 17 pristine acres, this unprecedented residence is filled with natural light, has tall ceilings, custom millwork, antique wood beams and ornate limestone fireplace mantels. The gated grounds feature a saltwater pool and cabana, boxwood gardens, oversized slate patios, a walking trail and a nostalgic courtyard parking lot. The property also features a separate two-bedroom guest home with approved expansion plans. The home has seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

This custom-designed waterview ranch home at 934 The Concourse, within the private Mill Neck Estates homeowners association (HOA), sold on Nov. 23 for $790,000. This beautiful home is one of a 93-home community that offers private beach access and mooring rights. Swim, sail or kayak on the Mill Neck Creek beach. This rare find on a 115’ x 100’ lot has waterviews of Oyster Bay Harbor and Centre Island from multiple rooms. The layout consists of a oversized living room with a fireplace, a massive eat-in-kitchen and formal dining room combo. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large den with another fireplace. Other features include brand new windows and siding, gas heating, a generator, rear deck, an updated boiler and air conditioning. HOA fees are $217 per month.

HOME & DESIGN Winter Lawn Care Tips

Winter lawn care for a wide variety of turfgrasses slightly differs from that of spring, summer and fall. Your lawn is no longer in the active growing season.

Lawn care in the winter is still just as important as other seasonal maintenance practices as your winter care will greatly determine how well your lawn comes out of dormancy in the spring.

When grass is too short, it doesn’t offer as much protection for the base of the grass blades and allows frost to get into the growing areas of your lawn. Keeping this area as protected as possible with slightly taller grass creates a barrier-like protection for the grass blades and stolons.

Be careful not to mow your lawn if there’s a lot of moisture from snow or ice as this may damage the grass blades. Make sure the lawn is dry and only mow when temperatures are about 40 degrees.

Irrigation maintenance practices during the winter aren’t usually as important in areas that receive rain or snow. You will just need to water your lawn less than the active growing season.

Fertilization should generally take place during the active growing seasons such as the spring, summer and fall. There is really not a need to apply fertilizer once temperatures consistently drop below 40 degrees. It’s similar to giving someone a pill while they are sleeping—it won’t be as effective.

It’s best to prepare your lawn with the nutrients it needs to survive winter dormancy during the fall.

Keep an eye out for winter grass weeds. Applying an herbicide during the winter isn’t always effective since your lawn is dormant, which is why it’s best to apply products preventively in the fall.

Most pests are going to be inactive at this time since it’s so cold outside. Oftentimes insects and pests will burrow under objects in the lawn like lawn ornaments, toys that have been left out, weeds, rotted branches, etc.

A good way to keep them from overwintering in your lawn and causing damage in the spring again is by removing a lot of these objects from your lawn so that pests don’t have a place to take shelter from the cold.

Certain insects like grub worms, ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs and spiders are sometimes known to survive during the colder parts of the year if they have places to take shelter.

Written by Sod Solutions Content Strategist Valerie Smith

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

HOROSCOPES

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be playing the long game this week, which allows you to be experimental. If what you try doesn’t work, you try something else until something clicks. is is the way of progress. Keep stepping up and stepping out. Ultimately, the success of an endeavor boils down to your persistent and varied e orts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). On the fence about trying something new? Just say yes. It’s better to be adventurous than keep doing something so similar to what you did a hundred times before that you won’t even remember it. Connect to as much life as you can connect, and see more of life rather than stay in the places you’ve already been.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll make excellent use of your words. You’ll think ahead about what you want to say to people, even in casual scenarios. You may go so far as to rehearse, knowing that in the moment you’re face-to-face, things might change. You’ll be versatile, quick on your feet, playing the “room” you’re given.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e usefulness and beauty of things isn’t a constant. You’ll update your taste. You’ll give another look to your personal environment. You’ll pare down your possessions and put some new items on your wish list. en you’ll do a similar process with your thoughts, with an emphasis on what’s pretty and helpful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your moods will be like steps, connected in an order. Whether you move fast or slow, you’ll move through a whole range on your way to other levels. To jump improbably to di erent emotional places would be odd. ere’s comfort and stability in allowing for incremental change and adjusting expectations accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have many talents and roles in life, which will be re ected in the varied activities of the week. Expect stark juxtapositions that make you feel like a superhero or spy able to switch in an instant into a completely di erent person to handle the challenge or seize the opportunity at hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Forget about work for a minute and pretend the world is your playground. What then? You have charismatic power to wield. If so inclined, you could use it to mesmerize your subjects. Of course, the exercise is pointless if you don’t know what you want. Give some thought to your desires. What is it you’d like to try next?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In a culture trending toward isolation, it’s rare for anyone to have dozens of friends from di erent walks of life. But a diverse social life is the sort of rare thing worth striving for, especially given your adventurous drives. In each friendship, you’ll have a unique window to the world. You’ll add to your network this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Mark Twain suggested that “when you can’t get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.” But why wait for a lull? You’ll be complimented right and left this week, but they aren’t always the kind you most need to hear -- you’re the one most quali ed to give those, so do it. Be generous with yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). e question of how much to do for your friends and loved ones will arise. Too much can be as bad or worse than not enough. As every baker knows, it’s not just the ingredients but the amounts you deliver that matter. Good measuring can make the di erence between a rising cake and a messy op.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a sentimental attachment to the things that made you happy when you were small. Revisiting some of these old loves will be a source of comfort, whimsy and insight today. As you get older, you understand your younger self di erently. e better you know yourself, the easier it is to mold a happy life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When it’s fun, you dive in; when it’s hard, you solider on. is is your success secret: You anticipate change, especially in your own motivation levels and how you feel about the work. e bottom line is, if the result is important enough to you, you’ll keep moving forward until you make it happen.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

is solar return brings you a visceral sense that the moment is upon you to do the thing you’ve been dreaming about. Whether it’s a vacation overseas, vehicle upgrade, cooking class or learning to shu e dance, you’ll stop waiting for the day when you have more money or more time, and you’ll jump in and make it happen. More highlights: creative satisfaction, love that takes your heart on a dizzying ride and a professional success that emboldens you to risk more and win more, too.

WORD FIND

The lucky country

A better line of play (which also fails in the actual case) would be to abandon further trump leads after two rounds and play the K-Q and another spade.

This method of play would succeed if East started with a doubleton spade — and it would not matter whether or not he had the missing trump. If he discarded, you could take the ace and safely ruff your fourth spade with dummy’s jack, while if he ruffed, you would play low and later be able to discard a heart from dummy on the ace of spades and eventually ruff a heart.

But a third and best approach is to lead a diamond to the ace at trick three, ruff a diamond, lead a spade to the queen, ruff another diamond, then lead a spade to the king and ruff dummy’s last diamond with your last trump.

You would then lead a heart to dummy’s king and draw West’s last trump with dummy’s jack, discarding your heart loser. After this, you’d collect the ace of spades and ace of hearts to finish with 12 tricks. Your only loser, by this line of play, would be a spade at the very end. All told, you’d score six

instead of the obvious five and so make the slam instead of going down one.

Weekly Sudoku

Three Day Miracle Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Oh most beautiful ower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine of splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech Thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me this necessity. (Make you Request) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. (repeat 3 times). Oh Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (repeat 3 times). Amen Thank you for your mercy to me and mine.

This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. CD

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GLEN COVE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MEDCOR HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOSEPH BROWN, et al, Defts. Index #608914/2018.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 10, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 30, Block 22, Lot(s)57-58. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction 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.

MELVYN ROTH, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99858

1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236155-GCOB/RP

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Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District

Notice of Meetings: The Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District will hold regular meetings in 2023 at 4:15 p.m. at the District Office located at 129 Glenwood Road, Glenwood Landing, NY 11547. The following is a list of regular meeting dates in 2023: January 5, 19; February 2, 16; March 2, 16; April 6, 20; May 4, 18; June 1, 15; July 6, 20; August 3, 17; September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 16; and December 7, 21.

By Order of the Commissioners Glenwood-Glen Head Garbage District 12-21-2022-1T-#236280GCOB/RP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. MARTIN MILLER, et al, Defts. Index #608476/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 20, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 31, Block 51, Lot 569. Sold subject to terms and conditions of field judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If property social distancing cannot be maintained of there are other health of safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. MASSIMO SANTOLI, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12

Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99919

1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236282-GCOB/RP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against ELIZABETH C. LORING, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 3, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 20, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 115 Duck Pond Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. Sec 23 Block H Lot 528 529. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,306,687.88 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008459/2016.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee AYSN391 1-11-4-23; 12-28-21-22 4T-#236397 GCOB/RP

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. TAREQ AHMED, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 11, 2019 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on November 2, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known

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as Leona Place, Locust Valley, NY 11560. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 30, Block 22 and Lots 5456. Approximate amount of judgment is $265,682.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606421/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 220959-1 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236453-GCOB/RP

OYSTER BAY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Peter Ruggles; Tammy Ruggles; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 1, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 76 Singworth Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 27 Block 7 Lot 98.

Approximate amount of judgment $302,526.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002536/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies

Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardo, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

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NOTICE OF HEARING VILLAGE OF MILL NECK

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck, Nassau County, New York, at the Mill Neck Village Hall, 32 Frost Mill Road, in said Village on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to consider and take action upon a proposed contract to be entered into between the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck and the Locust Valley Fire District. The contract is for a one (1) year period commencing January 1, 2023 and obligates the Village to pay a total contract sum of $176,158 for fire protection and emergency ambulance service within the Village and its proportionate share of the Service Award Program.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck Nassau County, New York

Donna M. Harris

Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: December 22, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236294GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICHEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JANUARY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-498 OYSTER BAY MICHAEL LORUSSO: Variance to allow existing garage having less rear yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Pine Hollow Rd., 200 ft. E/o Pine Dr., a/k/a 117 Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay, NY

DECEMBER 26, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 12-21-2022-1T-#236278GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The Board of Education of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, Oyster Bay, New York, in

accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for the following: BID 2022B-002 CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE 2022 Dodge Ram Promaster City Wagon Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. prevailing time on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, New York 11771, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the opening and shall thereafter remain firm unless the Bidder provides written notice to the School District Administration Office that the bid has been withdrawn.

Copies of the Contract Documents, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained from the Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, New York 11771, Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. beginning on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, excluding holidays with a deposit of $50.00, refundable in accordance with General Municipal Law 102 to cover the cost of preparation, handling and distribution. To pick up in person, deliver a letter of request on your business stationary along with a business check or bank cashier’s check for $50.00 made payable to Oyster BayEast Norwich Central School District. The letter must authorize the carrier to pick up the forms and personal identification may be verified by School District staff.

Any deviations from the terms and conditions set forth in the specification must be listed on a separate sheet attached to the Bidder’s Proposal. In all cases not indicated by the Bidder as a deviation, it is understood that the terms and conditions set forth in the bid specifications shall apply. Bids must be presented on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: Bid

For: “Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, Bid 2022B-002 Contract for Purchase of Vehicle 2022 Dodge Ram Promaster City Wagon”.

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject in whole or in part all bids, or to accept that bid or portion of bid which, in its judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. In addition, the Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications of the prospective bidder in evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts.

Board of Education

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

Oyster Bay, New York 11771 12-21-2022-1T-#236450GCOB/OB

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 5, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.

The hearing will be on the application of Sultan Salvatore Salem and Sandra Veloso, owners of a parcel of land located at 75 Tall Oak Crescent in the Village, designated as Section 26, Block 63, Lot 17 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 inground pool with patios, firepit, outdoor kitchen, walkways walls and driveway modifications, all as shown on the site plan entitled “Site Plan…” prepared by Northcoast Civil, L.S. P.E., P.C. and last dated October 26, 2022.

The above application and plan are on file at the Village Hall, 68 W. Main Street, 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 Attorney at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

John Bralower Chairman 12-21-2022-1T-#236545GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 299 Lattingtown Road in said Village, on January 3, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Morgen and Drew DeMann, owners of a 4.07-acre parcel of land located at Pomeroy Lane in the Village, designated as Section 30, Block B, Lot 1268 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-4A (4-acre) zoning district. The Appellants seek a variance to permit the following construction;

1. Second floor additions which have at their closest point a side yard setback from Peacock Lane of 67’5” rather

than the required 80 feet;

2. Patio which at its closest point has a side yard setback from Peacock Lane of 44’10” rather than the required 80 feet;

3. Masonry platform which at its closest point has a side yard setback from Peacock Lane of 28’4” rather than the required 80 feet;

4. Six (6) air conditioning units which have a side yard setback from Peacock Lane of 21 feet rather than the required 72 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Paul L. Bentel, Ph.D. Chairman December 21, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236544GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 299 Lattingtown Road in said Village, on January 3, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Bjorn and Eliza Franson, owners of a 1.14acre parcel of land located at 189 Skunks Misery Lane in the Village, and designated as Section 30, Block E, Lots 248 252 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-4A (4-acre) zoning district. The Appellants seek a variance to permit the construction of a portico which would have a front yard setback from Skunks Misery Road of 74 feet rather than the required 100 feet and a side yard setback of 43.18 feet rather than the required 80 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Paul L. Bentel, Ph.D. Chairman December 21, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236543GCOB/OB

The Starry Not?

Westbury postponement is one of many for “Beyond Van Gogh,” one of multiple ‘immersive’ traveling Vincent van Gogh exhibits

JANET BURNS & JENNIFER

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Long Island art-lovers will have to wait nearly two more months to immerse themselves in the work of Vincent van Gogh this winter following the last-minute postponement of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.”

The “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit, one of several unaffiliated ‘immersive’ van Gogh exhibits touring the country and globe in the past few years, was scheduled to run at Samanea New York in Westbury from November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2022.

The exhibit will now run from February 3, 2023 to April 2, 2023, according to “Beyond Van Gogh” public statements and its site-specific website for Long Island.

Local ticket-holders complained on a Facebook page for the Long Island installation of the show about its seemingly sudden postponement, with multiple people saying they hadn’t received any kind of notification that the exhibit had been pushed back; some people found out when they showed up to Samanea New York and found an empty, unfinished gallery space.

It seems that Long Island ticket-holders aren’t alone in feeling frustrated toward, or treated unfairly by, the proprietors of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.”

On November 28, NJ.com reported that the “Beyond Van Gogh” show that was scheduled to run from December 1 to January 29 at New Jersey’s American Dream

mall was also “abruptly” postponed.

In the past year and a half, this particular touring van Gogh show has also delayed or cancelled its runs in at least five additional North American cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Halifax, NS; Calgary, AB; Victoria, BC.

In nearly every case, public relations representatives for “Beyond Van Gogh”

have cited “unforeseen circumstances and production delays.” The exhibit has also been reported to the Better Business Bureau via online comments regarding at least one U.S. exhibit and one in Canada.

On the main website for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” dozens of other cities around the world are listed as having already shown and closed the exhib-

it, or having upcoming shows with tickets available for pre-sale.

Representatives for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” did not respond to requests for comment by press time.

A representative for Samanea New York said the venue is “working with the ‘Beyond Van Gogh’ production team to provide whatever support they need for their opening, as we do for all of our new tenants where construction is involved.” Samanea New York, formerly Mall at the Source and Fortunoff, is owned by Lesso Mall Development (Long Island), Inc.

Tickets for “Beyond Van Gogh” start out at $34.99 for children and $55.99 for adults, and require ticket-holders to schedule a viewing time. In comparison, tickets for the touring exhibit “Immersive Van Gogh” start at $39.99 for off-peak and $54.99 for peak hours. Tickets for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” meanwhile, start at $23.90 for children and go as high as $64.90 per person for Premium Flex Entry VIP.

In recent years, immersive ‘experiences’ in arts and culture have become increasingly popular, including ones centered on the now-largely public domain work of Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890). The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter is credited with creating more than 2000 works over a decade while suffering from significant physical and mental conditions, and is recognized as having posthumously become one of the most influential

artists in Western history.

A sign advises ticket-holders about the postponement of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at Samanea New York in Westbury.

The designated space for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at Samanea New York seems fundamentally unfinished as of December 5, 2022. (Credit: Janet Burns)

A promotional image for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” via VanGoghLongIsland.com.

Numerous ticket-holders have complained about the postponement and refund process for “Beyond Van Gogh” on Facebook and Better Business Bureau sites. (Screenshot via Facebook)

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS VILLAGE OF COVE NECK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Incorporated Village of Cove Neck will receive sealed bids for a Snow Plowing/Sanding Agreement for roads designated within the Village for a period not to exceed five (5) years at the office of the attorneys for the Village, Humes Wagner, LLP, 147 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, New York, until 11:00 am on Friday January 6, 2023 at which time and place bids will be opened and publicly read.

The Village will require proposals from the contractor to perform snow plowing and sanding services to the Village. Proposals are to be submitted on both an hourly basis and a fixed annual rate for the period November 1 through March 31 of the following year for the next five (5) years. The Village reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award the contract on either a fixed annual amount, or based upon an hourly rate for a term of one, two, three, four or five years.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with all provisions of the form of contract including the provisions of the Labor Law of the State of New York; agree

to perform all work for the Village on a first priority basis; and provide Worker’s Compensation, public liability, property and automobile insurance with the Village as a named insured.

Instructions, proposal sheets and Form of Agreement may be obtained at Humes Wagner, LLP, 147 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive any informality in any proposals and contract time frame and accept such proposals as the Village Board deems most favorable to the interest of the Village after all proposals have been examined and checked.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF COVE NECK

Kathryn K. Zoller

Village Clerk/Treasurer

Dated: December 22, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236594GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before

the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on January 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following:

Application for Site Plan Review of a Map entitled “Site Plan for Residence 4 East View Lane” prepared by Ferrantello Group, PC, dated June 20, 2022, last revised October 12, 2022 for an addition to the residence, pool, pool house and patios.

Said property, now or formerly owned by Ferando Lopez and is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 20, Block 90, Lot 17 and is presently known as 4 East View Lane.

Said application is on file and open to public inspection at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Planning Board Larry Werfel Chairman 12-21-2022-1T-#236597GCOB/OB

Residents Cautioned Not To Fall Victim To Ongoing, Phone Scams

Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson cautions residents to be on alert of potential telephone scams, particularly those soliciting any personal information or monetary contribution. These scams can be performed both by phone call or text message.

“Time and time again we hear about scammers trying to obtain sensitive information from unsuspecting residents, especially our senior citizens,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “Many times, scammers pose as officials from the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration or other well-known agency, designed to intimidate the call recipient. Now, during the holiday season, scammers have been known to ask for immediate payment via gift card, claiming that victims owe backpay in taxes or other debts.”

The councilwoman noted that many times, scammers’ return phone numbers can also be falsified to appear as a familiar number. In addition to seniors, others frequently targeted include students and first-generation Americans. Current common scams include offers of debt relief, credit repairs or opportunity to share lottery

earnings. Scammers have also been known to pose as family members allegedly in trouble and seeking money.

“The last thing families need, especially during these ongoing uncertain times, is someone trying to scam them out of their hard-earned money,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “We alert all residents to be wary of any unsolicited phone calls and texts, especially those requesting money or personal information, even if they claim to be from a government or bank entity.”

The Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips to residents who fall victim to scam phone calls:

• Hang up the phone. Don’t press numbers to speak to alive operator or take your number off the list, this just confirms your phone number.

• Block any numbers from which you have received scam calls or texts.

• Don’t trust your caller ID. Scammers use the internet to make calls all over the world.

• Report your experience to the FTC online or by calling 877-382-4357. Visit www.ftc. gov for more information.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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RAISING HOPE FOR HAPPY & HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

As we head into the holiday season, the promise of a new year means new goals to reach, new ground to break and new ways to deliver better health to all members of our community.

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Landing Students Learn About The Impacts Of Compassion

ReesSpecht Life Foundation presents Cultivating Kindness assembly

Landing Elementary School students recently learned about the importance of spreading acts of kindness during an assembly called Cultivating Kindness, presented by the ReesSpecht Life Foundation. Founder Richard Specht, who taught science for 16 years at Long Island schools, led students through interactive science demonstrations to teach them about chain reactions and how one, small act of kindness can create a huge impact.

“Our students are choosing kindness each day in our hallways and this assembly taught them about the effect those acts have on their friends, community and the world around them,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Rianna. “Mr. Specht led them through hands-on activities to teach them about chain reactions and taught them about how the kindness of others helped guide his family through a personal tragedy, inspiring him to pay it forward by starting his foundation.”

Richard Specht and his family lost their toddler Richard Edwin-Ehmer Specht, nicknamed Rees, to a drowning in their backyard pond in 2012. Their family received an overwhelming amount of support during their grief, motivating Mr. Specht to share his story and Rees’s legacy with a

mission of spreading kindness around the world. To date, the program has reached over 300,000 students and staff members across the country.

At the conclusion of the assembly, Landing students were given “ReesSpecht Life: Pay it Forward” cards to hand out each time they do something kind in their community. The goal is that the students will start their own chain reactions and each person who receives a card will carry out another act of kindness. So far, the foundation has distributed over 750,000 cards.

In addition to the assembly, the foundation sponsors a memorial scholarship, holds an annual holiday toy drive that has collected over 35,000 toys for local families, and hosts a “Pay it Foodward” program that provides meals and sundries to families in need.

During his visit to Glen Cove, Specht also reunited with some of his former students, fifth-grade teacher Melissa Harechmak and our District Coordinator of Science Victoria Schilling. The district thanks the Landing Elementary School PTA for the generous support in bringing this experience to Landing students.

Paul “Pete” Sage

Paul “Pete” Sage, 91, born in Bronx, NY, passed away in Glen Allen, VA on September 5, 2020.

A gentle, hard-working, principled and humble man of faith who held himself accountable to the highest social, moral and ethical standards. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Sadie and Louis Sage; brother, David Sage; and his daughter, Nicole Sage Cormen. Paul was survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Colette Sage; daughter, Monique Sage Pecora; son, Daniel Sage; grandchildren, Stephanie Sage, Kathryn Sage, Ryan Sage, Olivia Sage, Christopher James Pecora and William Anthony Pecora; Son-in-law, Thomas Cormen and Son-in-law, Anthony Pecora, and his loving extended family.

He lived life to its fullest and above all loved spending time with family and friends. Paul loved his country and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He enjoyed literature, jazz and classical music, travel, the beauty and majesty of nature, baseball, tennis, skiing, politics, The New Yorker cartoons and Pinochle. He loved the human experience and engaging with others; he wouldn’t just say hello, it was always “glad to see you.”

His legacy is de ned by a lifetime of seeing the glass half full and seizing opportunities to lead by example with deeds, not just words to be successful in life, help others and make the world a better place.

Among his greatest gifts was his ability to share life experiences and impart his wisdom on others; always with the best interest of family and friends, business associates and clients in mind. He was an excellent communicator, mentor and teacher.

Professionally, he was an Attorney/CPA and trusted advisor to accounting and law clients for 60 years and practiced into his mid 80s. He serviced his clientele with the same standard of care and attention to detail and that he took in managing his personal affairs.

His family takes comfort in knowing that so many are the benefactors of his love, kindness, wisdom and friendship. He has left us in physical being, but plentiful with fond memories that will live on in our minds and our hearts forever.

Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s honor to The City College of New York (www.ccny.cuny.edu/giving), or to Rock Steady Boxing (www.rocksteadyboxing.org/donate).

Colette “Coco” Sage

Colette “Coco” Sage 86, born in Casablanca, Morocco, passed away in Richmond, VA on December 5, 2022.

Coco, was a courageous, creative and charismatic woman, who was determined to do her best in every possible way. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and friend.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul “Pete” Sage; beloved parents, Marie and Rene Ackin; sisters, Lucienne Ackin and Rolande Schuler-Dalverny; daughter, Nicole Sage Cormen; cousin, Danielle Romano; brother-in-laws, David Sage and Andre Schuler-Dalverny; sister-in-law, Estelle Sage; and nephew, Pierre Schuler-Dalverny. Coco is survived by her beloved daughter, Monique Sage Pecora; son, Daniel Sage; grandchildren, Stephanie Sage, Kathryn Sage, Ryan Sage, Olivia Sage, Christopher James Pecora and William Anthony Pecora; son-in-law, Thomas Cormen and son-inlaw, Anthony Pecora; grand-daughter-in-laws, Grace Biagi Pecora and Elizabeth Kathleen Pecora; and her loving extended family.

Coco came to America at the age of just 19 years old after marrying her beloved Paul, who was serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in Casablanca when they met. She crossed the Atlantic to start a new life and family in New York. With three children by the age of 26, Coco put her amazing maternal energy into raising and nurturing her family. She was a woman of countless talents. Among those she loved gourmet cooking, ne entertaining, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening and painting. She marveled at the magni cent details of nature, enjoyed listening to French music (Charles Aznavour in particular). She enjoyed creating and wearing haute couture, listening to music, singing, traveling, swimming, bowling, tennis, skiing and playing card games. Of all things she loved most, spending time with family and friends brought her the greatest pleasure.

Her legacy is de ned by a lifetime of her sweet, loving and welcoming nature. She took great joy in making sure that everyone around her was comfortable and well provided for. No one was ever a stranger in her house, nor were they ever judged by beliefs, color or creed. Her creativity was propelled by her constant productivity. She counted any day lost that had seen no worthy action done by her hands. That being said, she has left behind countless handmade gifts not only to family and friends, but to those that she deemed less fortunate than she.

Among her greatest gifts was her ability to put any one at ease by making them feel welcome and dazzling them with her beautiful smile and kind demeanor. Coco’s family takes great comfort in knowing that so many are the benefactors of her loving kindness, creativity and friendship. While she has left us in physical being, our hearts and minds are lled with many fond memories that will live on forever.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.blileys.com.

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made in Colette’s honor to The Doorways (https://www.thedoorways/donate-now) or to CurePSP (https://www.psp.org/donate).

—Submitted by the Glen Cove City School District

Founder Richard Specht led students through interactive science demonstrations to teach them about chain reactions. (Photos courtesy Glen Cove City School District