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Manhasset’s Top Stories Of 2022

ment had instructed districts to continue to follow the mandate. There were heated exchanges between parents and school officials whether the mask mandate was still in force. Parents felt their unmasked children were unfairly treated that morning. By the time the 2022-23 school year began, many of the COVID-19 mandates and restrictions had been relaxed.

Butera Saga Ends

This is a subjective list of some of the top stories in the Manhasset Press coverage area for 2022.

Split Board

The 2021 election left Democrats holding a slim 4-3 majority on the Town of North Hempstead Town Board. Supervisor Jen DeSena and her two Republican colleagues saw a number of initiatives stymied by the majority. These included personnel hires, the 2023 budget and reforms to the Building Department.

Mask Confusion

As the COVID-19 pandemic neared its second anniversary, there were increasingly contentious meetings of the Manhasset School District Board of Education, with parents urging the board to “unmask our children.” In late January, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge ruled that the state’s mask mandate was unconstitutional and there was confusion the following day as some students showed up to school without masks. The state Education Depart-

Manhasset School District Superintendent Vincent Butera and the district reached a separation agreement that saw him officially resign on July 11, 2022. The district will pay his salary through the end of his contract June 30, 2023, minus any salary/compensation he receives from alternate employment. The Manhasset Press published details of an investigation into a former teacher’s charges of alleged sexual harassment against Butera. Gaurav Passi, who had been leading the district since Butera went on leave on May 13, 2021, was appointed superintendent on July 11.

Lot of Division

Plandome Manor residents, in an April 5 referendum, defeated an effort by the village to move the historic Richardson House 1,000 feet on Circle Drive and spend about $600,000 to set it up as a village hall on an empty plot of land its owns. The village’s administrative offices are in Manhasset and it’s one of only two villages in the state with a seat of government outside its boundaries. The house, parts of which date to the 1730s, was subsequently razed as a developer planned to put up a modern residence.

Championship Hamlet

It’s rare for a school to win a state championship. Manhasset produced three in the space of a few months—the boys basketball and the boys and girls lacrosse squads. The St. Mary’s girls basketball team also won a Catholic schools state crown.

Oystering the Bay

Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte spearheaded an effort to introduce oysters back in Manhasset Bay. Shellfish had been a staple for centuries, until excessive bacteria led the state to ban the harvesting decades ago. Dalimonte hopes that, with their filtering abilities, the oysters will help clean up the bay and also provide an economic boost.

School District Board of Education budget on May 17. The trustee election results saw Steve Panzik and Nadia Giannopoulos win the two contested seats, ahead of incumbent Vice President Christine Monterosso and Allison O’Brien Silva. Their terms end on June 30, 2025.

Crime and Manhasset

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Bruce Blakeman addressed residents’ concerns over spikes in assaults, residential burglaries, assaults, stolen vehicles and grand larcenies at a community meeting of June 14.

Heart Matters

Sewering Manhasset

Thanks in part to an infusion of a $5 million state budget item, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District began planning the process of putting sewers in the Plandome Road business district in Manhasset. The economic and environmental benefits of sewers—versus existing septic systems—was laid out in a feasibility study by the district.

District Election

Voters gave their assent to the Manhasset

The Gift of Life International, founded in 1975 by Manhasset’s Robbie Donno to support children with cardiac problems, helped Polina Shchepaniak of Ukraine to have a hole in her heart repaired by Dr. Sean Levchuck of St. Francis Hospital. The organization has aided more than 44,000 young patients around the world.

Building for the Future

Voters on Dec. 8 approved a $44 million bond to be issued by the Manhasset School District. The work will fall under the categories of Safety and Security, Infrastructure and Academic and Co-Curricular.

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Town Announces 2023 S.T.O.P. Program Dates

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are proud to announce the dates for the 2023 Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) events. The first S.T.O.P event will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park’s North Lot.

“Improperly disposing of dangerous chemical wastes could potentially contaminate our water supply, so programs like S.T.O.P. are essential to continue to ensure the Town and our residents are responsible environmental stewards,” Supervisor DeSena said. “I’m proud that the Town will once again offer this amazing program that offers our residents a safe, convenient, and environmentally sound method of disposing their hazardous household waste.”

The S.T.O.P. program offers Town of North Hempstead residents the opportunity to dispose of dangerous and chemical wastes that are too dangerous to dispose of

with routine curbside pickups. Residents can return items such as aerosols, household chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, fertilizers, bulbs, thermostats, rechargeable and lithium batteries, TV’s and computers. Latex and water-based paints, once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed) can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage.

Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at the S.T.O.P. collection site. Oil-based paints, on the other hand, are considered hazardous, and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. program.

Residents may also bring their sensitive documents to the S.T.O.P. event for proper shredding and destruction to prevent identity theft. Any documents brought will be shredded on site by a document shredding company. There is a limit of 6 “Bankers Box” sized boxes or bags of paper per car, per day. For every 2,000 pounds of paper the Town recycles equates to 17 trees saved.

Pharmaceuticals will not be accepted at

S.T.O.P. events, however the Town will be collecting pharmaceuticals at several special events throughout the year. Please continue to check the Town’s website and social media pages for the latest information.

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safety reasons, residents also must remain in their vehicle while event staff removes items to be discarded. Please also leave pets at home so staff can safely remove items from your vehicle.

The S.T.O.P. events will also have a clothing donation area. Gently used and working clothes, stuffed animals, electronics, toys, sporting equipment, shoes, books, small area rugs, bikes, scooters, luggage, picture frames, table lamps, bolts of fabric, silverware, glassware, dishes, and cosmetics will be collected.

Hempstead (no commercial vehicles will be allowed) and need to show a driver’s license or other valid proof of residency. Only potentially hazardous household products and e-waste will be accepted. For

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Additional S.T.O.P programs will be held throughout 2023 including: Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westbury High School, Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park (North Lot), and Sunday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park (North Lot).

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For more information on the S.T.O.P. program, please call 311 or 516-869-6311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/stopprogram

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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DeSena And Walsh Honor Students For $1,500 Donation To The Town’s Veterans Donation Drive For Northport VA

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilman Dennis Walsh, Assemblyman Ed Ra, and members of the Town’s Veterans Advisory Committee recently honored the Student Congress of New Hyde Park Memorial High School for collecting $1,500 worth of gift cards in a week’s time and donating them to the Town’s Veterans Donation Drive. The donation drive benefits the Northport VA Hospi-

tal and their “Hero Hunger Help” Project.

The Hero Hunger Help Project began in 2006 and helps veterans combat food insecurity. As part of this drive, the Town has been collecting gift cards for grocery stores and pharmacies, that in turn will be given to the Northport VA for distribution amongst veterans who frequent its facility. The Veterans Donation Drive will run through December 31st. Over $5,000 has

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been collected so far this year as part of the Town’s Veterans Donation Drive.

For those interested in donating, there is still time to drop off gift cards at one of the following locations:

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•North Hempstead Town Hall, Supervisor’s Office – 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset

•Clinton G. Martin Park, Front Desk – New Hyde Park Road & Marcus Avenue

•Michael J. Tully Park, Front Desk – 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park

•New Hyde Park Village Hall – 1420 New Hyde Park Road

In addition, for those who wish to donate but have no way to drop off gift cards, contact Rich DeMartino of the Veterans Advisor Committee at (516) 652-6865.

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—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Receiver Of Taxes Reminds Residents About Mortgage Satisfaction And Updating Information

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Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman would like to remind residential property owners that they must notify the Tax Office when satisfying their mortgage.

“It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that property information is up to date with the Town’s Tax Office and incorporated village (if applicable). This ensures that the tax bills are sent to the proper location, avoiding late fees and penalties,” said Receiver of Taxes Berman

Changes to your property tax information can be made through the online portal, by printing out a change form and emailing, faxing or mailing to the Tax Office, filling out the reverse side of a tax bill or sending in a letter with the required information.

To learn more visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/Change-Mortgage-Info or call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena, Councilman Dennis Walsh, Assemblyman Ed Ra, and members of the Town’s Veterans Advisory Committee with students who helped collect donations.

(Photo submitted by the Town of North Hempstead)

Temple Judea Once Again Holds Its Annual Winter Clothing Drive

It’s once again time for Temple Judea Social Action Committee to spring into action, collecting warm coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and sweaters.

The clothing went to St. Patrick’s Church of Glen Cove, where it was distributed to needy clients in late November. The synagogues involved in this project were Temple Judea of Manhasset, Shelter Rock Jewish Center, and Congregation Tifereth Israel of Glen Cove. This project was through par-

ticipation in TANS, a consortium of North Shore synagogues. The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” event was led by the chairpersons of Temple Judea’s Social Action Committee, Rita Marcus and Alicia Munves.

For more information about the many programs and activities as well as the dynamic Religious School of Temple Judea, call 516 621-8049, www.temple-judea.com. Located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (off exit 36 of LIE).

—Submitted by Temple Judea of Manhasset

Town to Host “Shed the Meds” Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Event

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board, in partnership with Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department, will be hosting two “Shed the Meds” pharmaceutical drop-off events for 2023.

“Making sure our medications are kept secured and properly disposed of is so crucial to not only help protect our environment but also keep medications out of the hands of those who would use them improperly. This is especially true now, as we are seeing high levels of prescription drug abuse. This is an ongoing battle so many are affected by,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Events like this ‘Shed the Meds’ program are so important, as they provide ample opportunity for safe disposal of unwanted medications. Thank you, again, to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Police Department, especially Commissioner Pat Ryder, for helping us accomplish this.”

This year’s events will both operate from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held on:

Saturday April 8, 2023 at the North Hempstead Town Hall Parking Lot, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset

Saturday October 7, 2023 at 802 West Shore Road, Port Washington

Accepted items will include: prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, overthe-counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets.

Needles, sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, ointments (liquid or lotion), hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, biohazardous waste, and medication from businesses will not be accepted.

For more information on this event, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

You Are Not Alone

Holidays can be an extremely difficult time for many people, especially those who are isolated or have experienced trauma or loss. If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: (516) 679-1111.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

—Submitted by the Long Island Crisis Center

Alicia Munves and Rita Marcus preparing donated winter items for distribution. (Photo by Temple Judea of Manhasset)

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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

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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)

REVIEW

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)

Happy Holidays

To those that I have been fortunate to call my clients, I thank you for trusting me as your real estate professional. Nothing brings me more satisfaction, than bringing happiness to individuals as they transition from one home to another. I love my clients, the neighborhoods I serve, and all they have to offer. Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with health and happiness in the new year.

With Sincere Gratitude

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)

REVIEW

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.

Visit www.g2dworksmart.com for details.

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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

Mary Chen and Cherry Hou

From left: Angela Bing, Grace Jiang, Eva Su, Cindy Jiang and Cherry Hou

Keming and Charles Riley, Gary and Ellen Davis and photographer Jessica Tan-Gudnason

Museum board member Dr. Harvey Manes

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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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Athlete Of The Month: Stevie Finnell, Football

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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.

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Chicken Chat: The Straight Yolk On Backyard Birds

AMANDA

OLSEN

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

By Holiday Mathis

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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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The successful candidate should have a minimum of five (5) yrs. professional exp. in school administration or comparable teaching leadership.

This individual will provide leadership and vision in ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review, and evaluation of the district’s curriculum and instructional services. They would be responsible for ensuring that the district’s educational objectives align with state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards for student achievement and instruction excellence.

NYS SDL or SDA Certification Required

Please apply online by Jan 9th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

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DECEMBER 18-26

Happy Hannukah!

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

Book Ends Cafe In The Library

Join Librarian Cheryl at 10:30 a.m. for a stimulating in-person book discussion of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This timeless classic chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England. This book discussion will take place IN PERSON. Registration is required. Masks are encouraged. Food and beverages not permitted in library meeting rooms. Space is limited. Contact (516) 627-2300 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

Special Hours At Manhasset Library

Manhasset LIbrary will be closed December 24 through December 26. They will also be closed January 1, 2023.

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

Merry Christmas!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28

New Year’s Eve Take ‘n Make Register to pick up a kit from the Children’s Room at Manhasset library December 28 at 9:30 a.m. You will a receive a fun New Years Craft with some other themed goodies!Kits include instructions and all materials needed. For grades K-5.You will receive an e-mail when your packet is ready to be picked up. Contact: (516)627-2300 X 301 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org for more information.

TUESDAY, JAN 17

Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their property taxes online. During this virtual workshop, taxpayers who disagree with the assessed value of their property will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly. Residents who would like

to participate in these virtual assessment grievance workshops should visit https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD11.

MONDAY, JAN. 23

Digital SAT: What You Need To Know

From 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. there will be an online workshop on the digital SAT test. The College Board has announced a significant change to the SAT, turning the exam into a computer-based test. Discuss what’s changing on the SAT, what’s not changing on the SAT, and what a digital SAT means for students. Advanced Registration is required. Contact the Manhasset Public Library Teenzone at (516) 627-2300 X 301 or mplteenzone@manhassetlibrary.org for more information.

ONGOING

Free Parking

The Manhasset Park District is pleased to be offering Free Metered Parking for Holiday Shopping in the Locust Place Shopper Parking Lot (behind Raindew) every weekend in December! Happy Holidays!

Through The End Of December: Fall 2023 Kindergarten Registration

Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2023 and who live within the boundaries of the Manhasset Public Schools, may register their children with the Central Registration

Office located at the Manhasset Secondary School, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset. It is necessary to make an appointment to pick up a registration packet in the month of December 2022. Please call (516)2677777 as soon as possible to schedule this appointment. When you pick up the registration packet you will be asked to make an appointment to return the packet in January 2023.

Project Independence: Bridge Class

Come learn to play Bridge at this beginner-friendly class. Every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center at 141 West Garden Street, Westbury. Call 311 or (516)869-6311 to register or for more information.

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Independence:

Bingo And BP

A fun hour of bingo with a bonus of blood pressure screenings and health counseling. At the Roslyn Community Center auditorium, 53 Orchard Street, Roslyn Heights. Call 311 or (516)869-6311 to register or for more information.

Calligraphy

Every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the lower level Meeting Room at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Contact Ting Wong at (516)7081287 or email tingdaiwong@gmail.com.

Manhasset Student Athletes Commit To College Teams

Surrounded by loved ones and administrators, 24 Manhasset Secondary School students signed their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 21 to play their sport of choice at the collegiate level. The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates the following student-athletes and wishes them the best of luck as they continue in their athletic careers:

• Caitlin Barrett – Lacrosse, Duke University

•Stella Brittingham – Volleyball, Wellesley College

•Patrick Broderick – Swimming, Purdue University

•Matthew Cargiulo – Lacrosse, University of Massachusetts

• Eric Carlson – Wrestling, Cornell University

•Julia Chiovitti – Tennis, Stevens Institute of Technology

•Liam Connor – Lacrosse, Colgate University

•Isabella D’Arienzo – Soccer, Muhlenberg College

•Jillian Gangaram – Lacrosse, Washington

and Lee University

•Sofia Giordano – Swimming, Kenyon College

• Calum Girard – Lacrosse, Duke University

•Tatum Goettelmann – Lacrosse, High Point University

•Aidan Haggerty – Lacrosse, Villanova

•Isabella Knapp – Rowing, Columbia University

•Sofia Lago – Rowing, Cornell University

Jack Lamarca – Lacrosse, Siena College

• James Lapina – Lacrosse, Boston University

•Joella Linder – Lacrosse, Pomona College

•Kelly Mack – Field Hockey, University of Scranton

•Alexandra Maliagros – Lacrosse, Dartmouth College

• Jack Petersen – Lacrosse, Harvard College

•Michelle Powers – Lacrosse, Marist College

•Alexandra Schneider – Lacrosse, University of Virginia

•Theodore Zacharia – Baseball, Bates College

Manhasset Swimmers Place At State Championships

Members of Manhasset Secondary School’s girls swimming and diving team competed at the New York State Girls Swimming and Diving Championships at the Webster Aquatic Center from Nov. 18-19. Here, the student-athletes made the

entire Manhasset community proud as they took home awards.

After an incredible diving season, freshman Victoria Wang took home third place at the state championships with a score of 530.15. In addition, freshman Samantha

Anderson earned fourth place and senior Sofia Giordano earned sixth place in the 500-yard freestyle. Anderson also competed in the 200-yard freestyle where she tied for sixth place in the public schools category and eighth place in the New York State

Federation category.

The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates the entire girls swimming and diving team, along with their coach Matthew McGrane on a terrific season.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Twenty-four student-athletes from Manhasset Secondary School signed their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 21. Pictured with Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger (back left) and Director of Physical Education, Health and Interscholastic Athletics Christine Raffo (back right). (Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset swimmers Samantha Anderson (back), Briana Racanello (left), Sofia Giordano (middle) and Megan Koek (right) competed in the 400-free relay at the state championships.

(Photos submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset freshman Victoria Wang took home third place at the New York State Girls Swimming and Diving Championships.

From left, Manhasset seniors Sofia Giordano, Sam Dring and Catherine Broderick at the New York State Girls Swimming and Diving Championships.

Vote Now In 2022 Manhasset Chamber Poster Contest

The 2022 Manhasset Chamber of Commerce Poster Contest was a huge success – thanks to the families in Manhasset. Students in grades kindergarten through 6th from Shelter Rock, Munsey

Park and St. Peter’s schools participated and entered their artwork in this year’s contest with the theme “All Roads Lead Home”. The prizewinners, pictured left, were announced at the recent tree lighting ceremony.

The right-hand picture is of the five grand prize finalists.

Visit https://www.manhassetchamber. com/postercontest and vote for your favorite poster before 12/31/22. The Grand Prize

winner will be announced at the Chamber of Commerce’s Installation Luncheon to be held in January.

—Submitted by Manhasset Chamber of Commerce

PM Pediatrics Manhasset Expands Scope Of Care

The PM Pediatric Care location in Manhasset has recently begun offering Behavioral and Mental health services. PM Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including teletherapy, for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, medication management when indicated, nutrition, parent coaching, and sleep consulting.

“Mental and behavioral health concerns

among children and young adults continue to escalate. The pandemic has shone a spotlight on the severity of an already alarming situation. Providing mental health services to children and families via telehealth over the past few years has been an effective and convenient way to address families’ needs. This new telehealth delivery model has met the need of a reported 57 percent of families. PM Pediatric Care is dedicated to

serving children and youth who need mental and behavioral health care by optimizing where and when to see them. We are proud to be right in the neighborhood offering expert assessment and supportive services by care managers who can assist families every step of the way,” said Dr. Jeanne Marconi, MD, Vice President of Clinical Integration at PM Pediatric Care.

PM Pediatric Care began in 2005, when

Dr. Jeffrey Schor and Steven Katz — college roommates who went on to pursue careers in medicine and business — wanted to create an alternative to the emergency department and a friendly environment designed exclusively for children and young adults. Since then, PM Pediatric Care has expanded across the country with the mission to improve healthcare.

—Submitted by PM Pediatrics

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following new public hear-

ings on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY: Proposed LL A 2023 “Prohibit Signs in the Right-of-Way” This meeting is open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at

(516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York

Dated: December 21, 2022 12-21-2022-1T-#236303MAN

Poster Contest participants at the tree lighting ceremony in Manhasset. (Photo submitted by Manhasset Chamber of Commerce)

2023 North Hempstead Polar Plunge

‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

On Saturday, Feb 4., North Hempstead will be hosting a Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park in support of Special Olympics New York. Every year Special Olympics New York organizes polar plunges around the state to raise funds for local Special Olympics athletes. Director of Development for Special Olympics New York, Rebecca Hoffman, said, “We have about 17 plunges across the state now, and they’re all done throughout November to April.”

The last Special Olympics Polar Plunge in North Hempstead was in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down. Due to the pandemic, the polar plunge didn’t take place in 2021 and 2022, but after a long break, the plunge is back.

The polar plunge attracts thousands of Special Olympics supporters and thrill seekers across the country.

“At some of our polar plunges, we have about 1,500 people jumping in the water, some we have 500, and some we have a hundred,” said Hoffman. “They definitely do vary by plunge. In the past at North Hempstead, we always had about 300 people participating.”

Since 2023 will be the first year the plunge is back at North Hempstead, Special Olympics New York is hoping to have at least 100 people in the water.

Friends, families and co-workers can gather teams to make the plunge together, or individuals can join to jump in the frigid water.

“Sometimes teams are the school football team or soccer team and they will do it together. We’ve had Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participate,” said Hoffman. “Sometimes we have corporate teams like Coca-Cola. They make a donation and take

the plunge together for Special Olympics.”

Each polar plunge for Special Olympics raises lots of money. Either as a team or individually, plungers and supporters donate to the Special Olympics to help fund local athletes.

According to the Town of North Hempstead archives from January 2020, “in 2019, more than 6,000 plungers were part of the Plunge Season, raising over $1.5 million statewide. At the North Hempstead event, 350 participated in the Plunge and raised over $50,000.”

“The money goes directly to our local athletes,” said Hoffman. “We provide 22 Olympic-style sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We give them the opportunity to train and compete, and we never charge them a dollar for anything. We provide opportunities that they’re not given in their school district or on the community soccer teams.”

A Great Neck resident, Erin Lipinsky has an intellectual disability and has been participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunges for the past nine years. He hosts different fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for the plunges. Lipinksy has been a longtime member of the Great Neck Spirits Basketball Team for Special Olympics.

This past November, Lipinsky hosted his annual car wash fundraiser at the Great Neck Alert Fire Company. In March of 2022, Lipinksy raised $23,290 for Special Olympics New York at the Polar Plunge at Tobay

Beach in Massapequa. This was the most amount of money Lipinksy has ever raised since he began participating in the polar plunges nine years ago.

As of Dec. 14, Lipinsky has already raised $4,770 for North Hempstead’s 2023 Polar Plunge.

“Erin Lipinsky rallies the community, and he always says all he is doing it all for the kids,” said Hoffman. “Erin says that he has been the top fundraiser statewide for about seven years now. And this year, he has a goal to raise $25,000 because he wants to hold his title as the top fundraiser.”

At this year’s North Hempstead Polar Plunge, some Special Olympics athletes will have a competition to demonstrate one of the sports played during the Special Olympics.

“People will actually get to see some of our athletes in action snowshoeing. They’re gonna do a snowshoe competition on the beach before the plunge,” said Hoffman.

The 2023 North Hempstead Polar Plunge is taking place at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington (175 West Shore Dr.). Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m. and the plunge will start at 11 a.m. Donations are currently open. Visit www. polarplungeNY.org/northhempstead to learn more and donate.

Polar plunge participants diving into the winter waters. (Photo from Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge website)

Erin Lipinsky participating in the polar plunge. (Photo from Sara Rietbroek)

Erin Lipinksy with family and friends at the Tobay Beach Polar Plunge, 2022. (Photo from Sara Rietbroek)

Event staff. (Photo from Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge website)

In 2022 I aligned with over 15 charities my clients were passionate about. In 2023 I am proud to announce that I will be continuing my pledge to donate 5% of each commission dollar I earn on transactions closing in 2023 to the charities of choice on behalf of my buyers or sellers. I am excited to learn what charitable organizations you are passionate about and see what a difference our partnerships can make in the communities we love in the New Year. Let’s do this!

All The Best In The New Year.

“We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give.”

-WINSTON CHURCHILL