Syosset-Jericho Tribune 12/21/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

What A Year

Remembering the stories that made 2022 2022

JENNIFER CORR

Can you believe it? It’s already time to switch your calendars and start anew with the first month of year.

But before you get to your resolutions, it’s important to reflect on the past. The Syosset Jericho Tribune curated the stories that stood out throughout the year. Enjoy!

January

General: Bruce Blakeman Takes Over As County Executive

“The 66-year-old Atlantic Beach resident and legislative veteran, Bruce Blakeman, finally fulfilled his ambition when he upended incumbent Democrat Laura Curran in November. His victory was part of a red wave as Republicans swept all four countywide elective offices and even scored triumphs in the Democratic stronghold of North Hempstead. Asked by Anton Media Group about what seemed like an uphill battle, Blakeman replied, ‘I fully expected to win. I never lost confidence. I wouldn’t have campaigned that hard or worked that hard for seven months if I didn’t think I was going to win.’”

been selected as 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates. Seniors Ethan Chiu, Tiffany Gao, Rohan Ghotra, Nathan Han, and David Wang were notified by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program that they qualified for one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.”

Titled Marie Colvin: A Dedication Series, the exhibit marks the 10th anniversary of Colvin’s death. It includes original poetry, artwork, and calligraphy inspired by Colvin and incorporates images of Colvin with quotations from her work and journals. The exhibit is presented in cooperation with the Marie Colvin Memorial Foundation.”

already assured us that there is no imminent threat in Nassau County as they plan to increase their presence in all of the county schools. Tomorrow, the district’s social workers, psychologists, guidance counselors and support staff will be available for all students needing our support and reassurance of their safety. Please keep Uvalde, Texas in your thoughts and prayers tonight.’”

June Jerico

Cantor Katz And The Shul Sisters Perform At Temple Or Elohim

“It was an afternoon of music at Temple Or Elohim, a community reform congregation in Jericho, on June 12.

March Jericho:

Teacher’s Pets

“The third-floor science classrooms are filled with a variety of organisms. Living Environment teacher Melissa Friedman said, ‘There’s a lot of living things in there, so when we do our lab on life functions, it’s a great place to go and get a sample, and there are algae and worms and small microscopic animals.’

Friedman was able to obtain some of her classroom pets from grants for which she applied. Friedman said, ‘The Petco grant is the one that I applied for, and it’s up to $100. You just apply and write what you want to use the pet for.’”

Syosset: Seed Library Launches At Syosset Public Library

“Thinking about planting a vegetable or flower garden this spring? Checkout some seeds from Syosset Public Library’s (SPL) new Seed Library. Choose from 20 varieties of vegetables (beans, choy, lettuce, tomatoes, peas, peppers, and zucchini); herbs (basil, cilantro, and parsley); and flowers (zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers). Returns not required.”

May Syosset and Jericho: Local School Districts, Officials React To Texas School Shooting

“On Tuesday May 24. people around the world heard the heart-breaking news that 19 elementary school students and two teachers were murdered at the hand of an 18-year-old gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. The tragedy took place not even two weeks after the Buffalo, NY. shooting.

Superintendent of Syosset Central School District Dr. Thomas Rogers released the following statement on May 24:

Cantor David Katz was joined by a group of three women cantors, the Shul Sisters in what was the temple’s first ‘big event’ since the pandemic began.

For this year’s concert, Cantor Katz said he was connected to the Shul Sisters through a good friend who saw the group live and said they’d be a good match for the annual Cantor Concert. To practice with a group that hails from Chicago and New York, Cantor Katz said they were all only able to rehearse once.

What’s special about this year’s concert is the beauty of the music and the style, Cantor Katz said. The focus of the show was on Jewish music, with a little bit of Broadway.”

February Syosset: Syosset Student Accepted Into Stanford Study Program

“Syosset High School student Ethan Chiu [was] selected to participate in the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education’s China Scholar Program (CSP) for Spring of 2022.”

Five Syosset Students Selected As Presidential Scholar Candidates “Five Syosset High School students have

April Syosset:

Students Honor Slain Journalist In Exhibit At The Syosset Public Library

“Internationally renowned journalist Marie Colvin, a graduate of Oyster Bay High School, was killed in 2012 at age 56 covering the civil war in Syria for The Sunday Times of London. Members of Girl Pride International, a non-profit organization founded by Syosset High School student Sabrina Guo, were so moved by Colvin’s story that they set to work to honor Colvin with an exhibit.

‘Our hearts are heavy with the news of another tragic shooting today at an elementary school in Texas. The Nassau County Police notified school leaders that ‘While there is no known threat or connection to our region, you can expect to see an enhanced (police) presence at schools across the county tomorrow.’ Accordingly, we wanted to alert the public to the anticipated increased presence tomorrow. We are always grateful for the tremendous support and partnership we have with the Nassau County Police Department and our own Second Precinct officers, who regularly visit our campuses, participate in our drills, provide training to school leaders, and help review our plans and infrastructure.’

Superintendent of Jericho Union Free School District Henry Grishman also released a statement following the shooting: ‘As we continue to process the tragedy, I want to reassure you that Jericho continues to place the health, well-being, safety, and security of our students and staff as our highest priority. Be assured that all of our security measures are in place as we work closely with the Nassau County Police Department and our outside consulting firm to continue to validate our practices. The NCPD has

Syosset: Syosset Hit By String Of Burglaries

“The Nassau County Police Department Second Squad reported the details of the arrest of five juveniles for multiple burglaries that occurred on June 7 in Syosset.

According to detectives, Second Precinct officers responded to several glass breaks at commercial buildings, including Cardinali Bakery, Y Cleaners, Arata Sushi, Village Pharmacy, Syosset Wine Cellar, Bagel Master, J’s Market, Kam Garden, Aboffs Paint, Orange Theory, Danny’s Chinese Kitchen and La Bottega.

A subsequent investigation led detectives to the First Mercy Facility located at 525 Convent Road, Syosset, and placed five juveniles into police custody without incident. No injuries were reported.”

Several exhibitors with the artwork they and others created on view at the Syosset Library Gallery through April. (Photos courtesy of the Syosset Public Library)

(Left to right) Syosset High School Students Ethan Chiu, Tiffany Gao, Rohan Ghotra, Nathan Han, and David Wang. (Photos courtesy of Life Touch Photography)

Gathering at the swearing-in were, from left, former Congressman Peter King, County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Nassau County Republican Chairman Joe Cairo. (Office of County Executive)

The Shul Sisters (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

Living Environment teacher Melissa Friedman (Photo courtesy JerEcho)

YEAR IN REVIEW

July Syosset: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme

“Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced in mid-July to up to ten-and-ahalf years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims – many of them seniors – between 2015 and 2017.”

General: Edward Mangano Ordered To Pay Over $10 Million

“Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has been ordered to pay more than $10.6 million to two Connecticut insurance companies for defaulted loans that Mangano facilitated during his time in office. In 2019, Mangano was convicted on federal corruption charges for accepting bribes and using his position to influence the Town of Oyster Bay to guarantee loans and local contracts for restaurateur Harendra Singh.”

August Syosset: No New Jobs Means No Tax Break For Syosset’s Amazon Warehouse

“Approximately two years ago, Amazon and Syosset Park Development LLC submitted an application for financial assistance to the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency to build a facility that would be used as a last-mile delivery station by Amazon for its e-commerce customers. In May of 2021, the Nassau IDA awarded the applicants an incentive package that includes the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement, the mortgage recording and sales tax exemption. ‘That was based upon a job commitment that Amazon made to us at the time,’ said Chairman of the Nassau IDA Richard Kessel at an Aug. 11 meeting.

But, Amazon did not keep its side of the

deal, as the employees from the closing Amazon Bethpage warehouse will be moving to the Syosset warehouse, taking up those jobs Amazon promised. ‘We have had discussions with Amazon about our responsibility, and their responsibility, and I’m pleased to announce tonight that Amazon and the IDA have reached an agreement,’ Kessel said. ‘We will terminate the PILOT agreement we had with Amazon, as well as a clawback of the sales tax exemption and the mortgage tax exemption that was made to Amazon two years ago.’”

September

Syosset: Nurses Challenge Management: Walk A 12-Hour Shift In Our Shoes

“More than 150 New York State Nurses Association nurses protested outside Syosset Hospital/Northwell Health on Aug. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to demand a fair contract that includes safe staffing levels, fair wages, and quality and affordable retiree healthcare.”

A Fun Day At The Fair “Jackson Avenue near the Long Island Rail Road Station in Syosset was packed with people, vendors and food trucks on Sunday, Sept. 18 until 5 p.m. as part of the Syosset-Woodbury Street Festival hosted by the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.”

November Woodbury: Fire Decimates Police Precinct In Woodbury

“The Nassau County Police Department Public Information Office reported on a building fire that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 10:12 p.m. in Woodbury. According to police, a fire occurred at Nassau County Police Department’s Second Precinct, located at 7700 Jericho Tpke. The fire began in the kitchen area and spread to two adjoining offices. The Syosset Fire Department along with several other surrounding fire departments responded to the scene and extinguished the flames. Arson/Bomb Squad detectives and fire marshals also responded to the scene.

‘At this time, we have made a preliminary assessment of the damage and we’ve determined that the building is not salvageable,’ Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. ‘We will be expediting the construction of a new precinct building.’”

Jericho: Concerned Jericho Parents Donate To Sunrise Association

December: Syosset: A Spectacular Day In Syosset

“Although the weather outside was frightful, it did not stop local residents from having a delightful time at the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Holiday Lighting Spectacular on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Many local businesses, including iSchool of Music and Art, Northwell Health Syosset and Plainview Hospitals, RPG Wealth Management Inc., James Cress Florist, and the Bell Law Group, PLLC, sponsored the event. Upon arrival, the One River School of Art and Design, another event sponsor, held a booth for children to make an arts and crafts project before the show began. A stand with hand warmers was also available for audience members. The evening began with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by Dylan Linde, followed by a speech from chamber president Russell Green. The microphone was then handed over to elected officials of Nassau County to spread the holiday spirit. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, 16th District

October Jericho: Apple Crumb Pie

In A Can “Meet the Apple Crumb Pie Sour Ale, which has eight percent alcohol by volume content, courtesy of a partnership between Blue Point Brewery, based in Patchogue and the Jericho Cider Mill.

“On Nov. 21, a $35,000 check was handed over to the Sunrise Association by Concerned Jericho Parents. The Sunrise Association, a non-profit based in Oceanside, provides inclusive summer day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities to children with cancer and their siblings, all for free. And Concerned Jericho Parents formed out of an initiative that begun in 2020 to successively stop a homeless shelter from being developed in the former Hampton Inn. The organization claimed the developers attempted to illegally develop it without input from the community.

‘This particular money was raised by the community for a variety of purposes and things that the community was concerned with, with the understanding that whatever was left over, would be donated to a worthy charity like Sunrise,’ Marc Albert of Concerned Jericho Parents, said”

Legislator Arnie Drucker, 18th District County Legislator Josh Lafazan and New York State Assemblyman-elect Jake Blumencranz were all recognized.”

YEAR IN REVIEW from previous page

The new Amazon facility in Syosset.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

The beautiful Christmas tree stood tall, fully lit up, spreading holiday cheer to downtown Syosset.

(Photo by Madison Kane)

Ed Mangano, then the county executive, takes a tour of the Nassau Coliseum during its renovation in 2017.

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

A fire on the night of Nov. 26 caused extensive damage to Nassau County Police Second Precinct. (Photo courtesy Kevin McKenna, NassauCountyNYNews.com)

The Apple Crumb Pie Sour is a collaboration between the Jericho Cider Mill and Blue Point Brewery. (Photo courtesy Blue Point Brewery)

There were plenty of treats at the Syosset Woodbury Street Festival.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, DEC. 22

In-Person: The Twilight Zone

Between 1959 and 1964, CBS aired black and white 30-minute episodes of The Twilight Zone. The series was hosted by Rod Serling who also wrote most of the stories. Serling was sure to include a surprise ending for each story and a moral and ethical truth as well. Do you remember “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder,” “The Masks” or “To Serve Man?” Presenters will share clips from their favorite episodes and come prepared to discuss yours. No registration is needed. This event will take place at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, and it will run in the theater from 2 to 3 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

Movie: Top Gun Maverick

From 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. in the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., theater, there will be a movie showing of Top Gun Maverick. After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Office Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” This movie runs for 132 minutes and is rated PG-13.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

Christmas Eve Dinner

Join the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway in Jericho, for a Christmas Eve Dinner from 12 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a lavish prix fixe dinner and an extravagant buffet. Visit www. milleridgeinn.com for more information.

TUESDAY, DEC. 27

Improv 4 Kids

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., join the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Ln., for a hilarious, interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. Fun for the whole family. Visit www.jericholibrary. org to sign up.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28

Meet the Animals

Volunteers for Wildlife is hosting a program at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Learn about the different classes of animals and their characteristics. Meet cold-blooded reptiles, furry mammals and feathered birds. Care givers must remain in the library while the children are attending library programs. Visit www.syossetlibrary.org to register.

New Year’s Eve Storytime

Ring in the New Year at the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Ln., from 7 to 8 p.m. through a celebration complete with a craft, dance party and countdown. This program is designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. Visit www.jericholibrary.org to register.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

New Year’s Celebration

Ring in the new year with Rare650, 650 Jericho Tpke. in Syosset, and enjoy a la dining and chef’s specials. Toast in the New Year with DJ entertainment and dance in the bar and lounge. This event will begin at 4 p.m.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Milleridge Village Holiday Village

Through Dec. 24 on Friday, Saturday and Sundays, the Milleridge Village will become a winter wonderland. There will be a Polar Express Train, bounces and inflatables, an Escape Santa’s Cabin attraction, surprise characters, holiday lights and sweet treats. Visit www. milleridgeinn.com for more information.

The Collective Presents Tartuffe by Moliere

Introducing the first show of the new year for The Collective: “Tartuffe by Moliere” at the Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Dr. in Syosset. Come let this dynamic cast of 11 transport you to Tartuffe’s world. Tartuffe is a scoundrel who, professing extreme piety, is taken into the household of Orgon, a wealthy man. Under the guise of of ministering to the family’s spiritual and moral needs, he almost destroys Orgons family from the inside out. See what made King Louis XIV ban this play. Experience the comedic words of one of the greatest writers in all of world literature. Performances will take place on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m., Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $23. Visit www.culturalartsplayhouse.com to buy tickets.

The Syosset Jericho Tribune wishes our readers a very happy holidays.

(Photo courtesy Juliescribbles via Wikimedia Commons)

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GLEN COVE:

Shooting At Glen Cove Mansion

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

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

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

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

SYOSSET:

Street Named After Late Hero Reporter

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

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

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

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

MANHASSET:

Lighthouse In Critical Need Of Repair

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

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

PORT WASHINGTON:

Our Country Honors a Brave Long Island Resident

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Shore Express Trains Have Been Saved

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

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

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

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

LONG ISLAND: Ripples Of Neo-Nazi Hate

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

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

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

WESTBURY:

Village Of Westbury 90th Anniversary

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

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

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

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

‘The Next Chapter’

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

JULIE PRISCO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

will get even better here,” Braun wqie.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

known for in his movies.

Black Adam

Released: Oct. 21, 2022

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

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

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

Smasher (Noah Centineo).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Photo from IMBD)

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Environmental Round-up For 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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G2D Group Brings WorkSmart To The Gold Coast

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

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

virtual or hybrid meetings.

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

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

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Fortunoff Celebrates Its Centennial

The department store’s first 50 years

BY ESTHER FORTUNOFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

As

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They built a 150,000-square-foot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clockwise from top:

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

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the Nassau County Museum held its elegant preview party for

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

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

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

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Long Island Weekly: A Year In Celebrity Interviews

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

Stanley Nelson

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

Keb’ Mo’

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

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

Joan Osborne

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

Héctor Elizondo

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

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

Steve Vai

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

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

Joe Satriani

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

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

Jimmy Smits

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

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

Steve Vai (Photo by Larry DiMarzio)

Buddy Guy (Photo courtesy of PBS)

Jimmy Smits as Assistant Chief John Suarez

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

OF THE MONTH

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

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

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Class II championship win.

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

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

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

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

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

Finnell with his Thorp Award.

(Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

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

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Chicken Chat: The Straight Yolk On Backyard Birds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

usually in spring and fall.

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

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

REGIONAL RESOURCES

North Fork Chicken Rescue Jamesport nofochickenrescue@ gmail.com

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

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

Most importantly, it is a crime

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

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

HOMES

Recently Sold

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

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

HOME & DESIGN Winter Lawn Care Tips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Written by Sod Solutions Content Strategist Valerie Smith

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

HOROSCOPES

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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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of GLOBAL SCROLL LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/24/2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 70 WOODCREST DRIVE, SYOSSET, NY, 11791, USA. Purpose: any lawful act.

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SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Eva Marie Ponce as Executrix and Beneficiary under the Last Will and Testament of Hipolito C. Ponce; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 30, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 18, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 400 South Marginal Road, Jericho, NY 11753. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Jericho, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 11 Block: 430 Lot: 28. Approximate amount of judgment $359,788.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008859/2016. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Daniel Baker, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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

Dated: November 18, 2022 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236199-SYO/JER

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LSY BK LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y.(SSNY) on 11/28/22. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 107 Saddle Ridge Lane, Wood-

bury NY 11797 which is also the principal business location. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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

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

APPEAL NO. 23-13

SYOSSET CHIEN HSU BEIBEI

ZHANG: (A) Variance to allow existing in-ground swimming pool having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing pool filter and heater having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 92-217 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated June 25, 1992.

S/s/o Hickman Ct., W/o Berry Hill Rd., a/k/a 2 Hickman Court, Syosset, NY APPEAL NO. 23-14

SYOSSET

PAUL LEWIS: Variance to construct new dwelling having less width of lot at front lot line, width of lot at required rear yard and exceeding maximum lot area than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Split Rock Rd., 283 ft. S/o Church St., a/k/a Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY APPEAL NO. 23-15

SYOSSET

MICHAEL R. LESSE:

(A) Variance to install semi in-ground swimming pool attached to deck abutting dwelling having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct side platform with steps to grade having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct rear screened-in room and rear one story addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Lesley Dr., 74.67 ft. N/o Betty St., a/k/a 28 Lesley Drive, Syosset, NY DECEMBER 26, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, V.

ALTHEA M. TRAVIS, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 30, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and ALTHEA M. TRAVIS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 66 HUMPHREY DRIVE, SYOSSET, NY 11791: Section 15, Block 23, Lot 53:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SYOSSET, (UNINCORPORATED AREA) TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 019162/2010. Rita Solomon, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF H. CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Pltf. vs. JOSEPH DEFALCO, JR., et al, Defts. Index #601428/2020.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 11, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.,

prem. k/a 13 Hunt Court, Unit 13, Jericho, NY a/k/a Section 17, Block 18, Lot 13. Said property being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, known and designated as Lot No. 13 on a certain sub-division map entitled, “Map of The Hunt Club, situated at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York” dated March 31, 1986 and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on Nov. 24, 1987 as Case No. 9243. Approx. amt. of judgment is $16,024.73 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

LAWRENCE M. SCHAFFER, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf., 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #99928

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR HECM ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-1, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff AGAINST VICTORIA S. ORTIZ, ROLANDO P. ORTIZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 24, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 78 BARRY LANE, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 15, Block F, Lot 1431. Approximate amount of judgment $846,886.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606948/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Fore-

closure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Russell S. Burman, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-008149 73992 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-20224T-#236290-SYO/JER

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of FAFO 4 LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/29/2022.

Office location: 18 Park Dr. E, Syosset, NY 11791. SSNY is designated as agent upon

whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 18 Park Dr. E, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Reflecting On 2022 Syosset-Woodbury Business Highlights

BY MADISON KANE editors@antonnews.com

As 2022 winds down, the Syosset Jericho Tribune would like to reflect on some of the most memorable business highlights within the SyossetWoodbury Community. Below is a list of six notable events from the past 12 months of what has been a very busy time for the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.

•This past April, a fire in the Hidden Ridge complex in Syosset destroyed seven homes, leaving those families in need of assistance. After some discussion, the Board of the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce decided to start a fundraising page where 100 percent of the proceeds would go to the seven families. Over the next 1o days, over 200 local residents and businesses partook in the effort, raising $14,525. Chamber President, Russell Green, presented the checks to the seven families who lost their homes; along with other board members. The chamber assumed all the costs of the fund raising so 100 percent of the donations went to the families in need. President Green said, “As president of the chamber of commerce, I believe it is important to continue the tradition started almost 25 years ago by our founding President, Frank Urso, to give back to the community, and this was another example of doing just that.”

•Since the pandemic started in 2020, PSEG has been very helpful to local businesses by providing grants to chambers’ of commerce through its Outdoor Commerce and Beautification Grant Program. Local chambers are able to provide $5,000 in outdoor items to help local businesses via the program. The Syosset/Woodbury Chamber of Commerce has participated all three years that this generous effort by PSEG has made available. Chamber members Hurricane Grill, George White Restaurant, Butera’s Restaurant, The Maidstone 1845 and others have participated in our efforts to help our members.

•#CD3Forum2022 was another effort by the Syosset/Woodbury Chamber of Commerce to give back to the community. The five democrats competing in the Aug. 23 primary appeared on stage at Syosset High School for a spirited 90 minute forum. Those candidates were County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, Suffolk County Deputy County Executive Jon Kaiman, businessman Robert Zimmerman, community activist Melanie D’Arrigo and lifelong Oyster Bay resident Reema Rasool. The forum was moderated by award winning journalist and anchor Karina Mitchell with NY1, Bloomberg and ABC News. Each candidate was given an equal opportunity to discuss issues that were submitted by the audience.

There was also a 10 minute “lightning round,” where non-political questions were posed allowing the public to see the candidates in a more personal light. Chamber members RPG Wealth Management Inc, Bell Law Group, PLLC and local business LMG Calligraphy generously sponsored the evening. Over 400 local residents RSVPed for the Forum, and the evening was a great opportunity for them to hear from the candidates to make an educated decision in the primary.

•The Syosset/Woodbury Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Street Fair on Sept. 18. The Syosset Street Fair

has been a staple of the downtown area north of the Syosset train station for over 20 years. After having to postpone 2020’s event due to the pandemic, the fair has been a focal point of the community the past two Septembers. Upwards of 10,000 local residents were able to interact with over 140 sponsors and vendors to learn more about the many great local businesses that make up the community. There are activities for the children, raffles for prizes donated by local businesses with funds this year going to two food banks, and numerous food trucks to make the day a family experience, in

addition to the 140 sponsors and vendors that line Jackson Avenue north to Cold Spring Road. The Chamber raised funds for two local food pantries at St. Edwards Church in Syosset and the Rudman Family Food Pantry at the Mid Island Y JCC. Alan Goldberg of Cardworks Merchant Services and Water Solutions of Long Island has been the membership chairperson the past five years. “He has done an excellent job of organizing the Street Fair, and having many Chamber members and other local religious, political and business leaders participating in making the day a success for the community,” said President Green.

•The Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce welcomes local new businesses by hosting ribbon cuttings/grand openings when possible for them. This past October, Madison’s Niche opened their seventh upscale lifestyle boutique location in Woodbury. County Legislator’s Joshua Lafazan and Arnold Drucker, along with newly elected Assemblyman, Jake Blumencranz, on behalf of the Town of Oyster Bay were on hand to celebrate the opening with chamber members and longtime customers of Madison’s Niche. In March of this year, the chamber helped celebrate the opening of Race Hub, a STEAM Activity Center and Racing Facility on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset. Ivy Rehab in Syosset was also a new local business that the Chamber worked with to celebrate the opening of their new location in our community. Overall, chamber membership grew by almost 30 percent this year as business vibrancy has returned to Syosset/Woodbury following the two years of the pandemic. Green said, “Bringing attention to new businesses to the local residents is one of the ways the Syosset/Woodbury Chamber of Commerce works on behalf of our members.”

On Dec. 4, the chamber hosted the 24th annual Holiday Lighting Spectacular. In conjunction with the Biondo Family and Plaza Reality, the chamber traditionally hosts the event the first Sunday of December at 50 Jackson Avenue. The chamber works with Syosset High School and local music schools like iSchool of Music and the Children’s Orchestra Society to showcase our community’s youth to the hundreds of residents who come to watch. Over 300 local residents got to witness the dance and musical talents of some of the most gifted youth in the community. The performances were then followed by a visit from Santa, who lights the tree just after sunset each year. There was also a Community Menorah Lighting on Dec. 18.

The 2022 year had much in store for the Syosset/Woodbury community. Time will only tell what is on the deck for 2023.

—Madison Kane is a sophomore at Jericho High School.

The #CD3Forum2022 was a chance for community members to hear from their local candidates. (Photos courtesy the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce)

The Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Madison’s Niche.

Residents Cautioned Not To Fall Victim To Ongoing, Phone Scams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Five Arrested In Brookville Robbery

The Nassau County Police Department Major Case Bureau reports the arrests of five Hempstead individuals for a burglary that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

According to detectives, members of the Burglary Pattern Team were conducting an investigation and observed a 2021 Volkswagen with a Florida Registration.

The vehicle entered Long Island University campus and parked in the southeast lot. Detectives observed four subjects exit the vehicle and walk through a wooded area toward Horse Hill Road.

One subject remained in the front passenger’s seat of the vehicle.

A short time later, a loud audible alarm sounded and the subjects returned to the vehicle and fled the scene.

It was determined the subjects attempted to enter a Horse Hill Road residence by breaking the glass on a rear door.

The investigation led to the arrests of the following individuals who are all part of the South American Theft Group:

•Francisco Maturana, 36.

•Lidia Gil-Andreu, 30.

•Lautaro De La O Achiardi, 32.

•Rodrigo Hermosilla Lizama, 37.

•Felipe Hermosilla Lizama, 35.

All defendants are being charged with attempted second-degree burglary. They were arraigned on Thursday, Dec. 8 at First District Court, Hempstead.

—Submitted by the Nassau County Police Department

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Jericho Debuts Anatomage Table To Enhance Science Curriculum

Thanks to a grant from Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, the Jericho School District purchased an anatomage table, which is an electronic device that produces images of human cadavers and enables 3D visualization and dissections.

According to Kim Libertini, Jericho’s Curriculum Associate for Science and Technology Education, “This table enables students in our high school classrooms to learn human anatomy and physiology without the use of real cadavers. The table is often purchased by institutions focused on medical education, training and treatment and we are so fortunate to have it here. This table puts cutting edge technology at the fingertips of our students at Jericho.”

Lafazan recently visited Jericho to see the table in action and he was impressed by the capabilities of the table and the excitement of the students and teachers.

“As an anatomy and physiology teacher, I am so excited to be able to show my students a 3D view of the organs in our body as well as how each organ works on its own as well as with other organs,” Jericho Science

Science teacher Jill Kipnis shows Mr. Hank Grishman, Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Ivy Sherman, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Kim Libertini, Curriculum Associate for Science and Technology Education; members of the Board of Education; and Legislator Josh Lafazan the table.

(Photos courtesy the Jericho Union Free School District)

Teacher Jill Kipnis said. “This table has the ability to really ‘WOW’ our students and excite them in the medical field.”

—Submitted by the Jericho Union Free School District

The Middle School Community Service Learning Class doing good. (Photo courtesy the Jericho Union Free School District)

Middle School Students Collect Food

Students in the Middle School Community Service Learning Class recently collected food to support local families. Their donations will go a long way in

HBT Middle School Collects Toys For Holidays

A toy collection was held at HBT Middle School and it went very well. HBT had donated to the school more than 1,000 toys and upwards of $5000 worth of gift cards. —Submitted by Ninfa Gatha

helping those in need.

—Submitted by the Jericho Union Free School District

It was a very successful and festive day at HBT Middle School. (Photos courtesy Ninfa Gatha)

JERECHO Passion And Purpose

BY OLIVIA ROBBINS OF JERECHO editors@antonnews.com

Nicole Yuen recently joined Jericho High School as a ninth-grade English teacher after having served as a middle school teacher last year. Yuen decided to pursue a profession in English education because she was greatly moved by the beauty of language and all of the opportunities it offers. Yuen believes that writing is similar to art and music, as it allows people to express themselves. She said, “For art it’s with paints or brushes; for music it’s with notes and all these auditory ways of expressing yourself; but for language it’s words, words are your paintbrush.”

Yuen attended Amherst College in Massachusetts and earned her undergraduate degree in two majors: music and English. She also earned her master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in

the teaching of English. After completing her student teaching in graduate school, Yuen was employed for a year as a middle school teacher in New York City. She said, “During remote teaching, I learned a lot about how to create a classroom environment without a physical classroom, and that was very challenging.”

Since this is her first year teaching classes in the high school, some students have now had Yuen twice. Freshman Myra K. said, “I truly loved having Ms. Yuen both last year in middle school and now this year in high school.”

Yuen teaches her class about their independent reading books. Yuen is amazed by how much she has learned in just six weeks of teaching in the high school. She believes that she has grown in terms of figuring out her classroom presence and coming up with ideas for lessons that will be relevant to

her students. Freshman Skylar W. said, “Ms. Yuen has found a beneficial way to improve teaching so it’s more engaging towards all students.”

Students are motivated to participate more in class because of Yuen, who makes an effort to connect her lessons to real-world situations and uses storytelling in different contexts to increase student involvement.

English Language Arts curriculum associate Dr. Salzman said that Yuen was one of among approximately 300 applicants, but Yuen made an impression. Dr. Salzman said, “What stood out to me the most was her musical expertise. She had experience in managing sound for a musical orchestra in the city, so she had a balance between a very strong experience in writing instruction as well as outside interest in music, and I’ve seen those things carrying on into

the classroom.”

Outside of school, Yuen enjoys baking, playing with her dog and visiting flower fields whenever they are in season. She believes that baking helps her refocus and clears her head, which in turn helps her craft engaging and masterful lessons for her classroom.

Meet Nicole Yuen, a ninth-grade English teacher at Jericho High School. (Photo courtesy JerEcho)

Students and staff members thank Legislator Lafazan for helping secure the grant.