Great Neck Record 12/7/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

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Record Prices Characterized The Market

In Nassau North Shore, median sales price increased annually eight times over the past nine quarters. Listing inventory declined year over year for ten consecutive quarters. In the Long Island luxury market, median and average sales prices reached new highs and remain well-above pre-pandemic levels. Listing inventory fell year over year for the tenth straight quarter to the fourth lowest level on record. Bidding wars rose to a new high for the eighth time in ten quarters.

Q2-2022

Average Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed) Days on Market (From Last List Date)

$1,301,557 667 79

Q3-2022

Average Sales Price

Q2-2021

Q3-2021

Number of Sales (Closed) Days on Market (From Last List Date)

$1,298,587 716 61

Average Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed) Days on Market (From Last List Date)

$1,218,007 755 85

Average Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed) Days on Market (From Last List Date)

$1,276,811 994 66

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Putting Great Neck On The Map Again

discussed in great length at the meeting was unified flags.

JULIE PRISCO

In mid-November, Great Neck Estates Mayor William Warner, DDS, organized a meeting with the Great Neck Village officials and Destination: Great Neck. The meeting was held on Wednesday. Nov. 30 at the Village of Great Neck Estates Offices.

Destination: Great Neck was formed in March 2021 by a group of residents dedicated to improving Great Neck and all of its villages. Since the organization’s establishment, they have held community forums to talk with other locals and village officials to discuss ideas to improve Great Neck’s appeal. The group hosted two successful Gatsby Fests in Great Neck and actively met to plan more meetings with the community and Great Neck Village officials.

Great Neck Estates Mayor Warner, Great Neck Plaza Mayor Ted Rosen, Thomaston Mayor Steven Weinberg, Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral, Saddle Rock Mayor Dan Levy, and Russell Gardens Mayor David Miller attended the meeting along with a few village deputy mayors and trustees. In addition, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip (District 10) came to the meeting.

Destination: Great Neck’s Ilona Trokel, Lisa Saltzman, Haleh Fouladi, Denise Hill, and Janet Nina Esagoff presented a slideshow of ideas to ‘Re-Imagine’ Great Neck. “As we all know, Great Neck cannot be im itated,” said Esagoff. “We have top schools, a top park district, a top library system, and the commute to Manhattan; whether it’s the easy commute to Midtown or the New East Side access at Grand Central, you can’t beat that. We are the town that has that. We really believe we just need a little bit of sizzle back and we will be back on the path to making Great Neck have a better user experience and a better brand. So we’re very proud of what we already have.”

Destination: Great Neck is focusing on the “windows of the peninsula,” which they have determined are the Villages of Great Neck Plaza and Great Neck Estates. As people travel through Great Neck, they usually travel through both Plaza and Estates, where the majority of economic activity and downtown retail are located.

“We want there to be a focus of the re-imagining on those two villages along the Middle Neck Road corridor,” said Esagoff.

“But we also want it to continue throughout the Middle Neck Road going all the way up to Kings Point.”

After a year and a half of listening to residents, attending village and community meetings, and talking to local officials, Destination: Great Neck has developed a vision and formed a plan.

Speaking to residents and local officials has led Destination: Great Neck to believe that Great Neck has lost some of its luster and unification among residents over the past 15 to 20 years.

“[Great Neck] is very fractionalized depending on your village, your ethnicity, your religion, your level of religion, whatever identity you have,” said Esagoff. “So there’s a big disconnect and disjointedness among our community. Whereas before, we were known for being a unique town with a great mix of retailers, it was a destination to go to and live in Grea Neck.”

Destination: Great Neck’s plan has two main initiatives. One is a beautification of the downtown and the second pertains to an entertainment hub at the Squire site in Great Neck Plaza. The beautification of Great Neck would allow for a more unified theme throughout the downtown and villages to make the area more appealing to residents and visitors. The addition of an entertainment hub at the Squire site would create an ‘anchor’ in Great Neck, in other words, a hot-spot that would draw people into town.

For the beautification step, Destination: Great Neck suggests a few simple things to get the process going. Adding more decorative lighting year round, improving the landscaping of the trees and potted plants on the village streets, and unified signage give the town a necessary ‘face lift.’ Another low-cost suggestion was ‘Instagram walls’ where a mural would be painted, and people could take pictures in front of it to post online.

“If you look throughout the villages, it looks a little tired and old,” said Esagoff. “Unfortunately, facelifts matter. Bringing a bit more vibrancy and positivity will go a long way.”

After improving the curb appeal, it would be time to look at the storefronts. Destination: Great Neck suggests landlord incentives and enhanced code enforcement to help clean up storefronts. Incentives to paint the exterior and upgrade signs could be given to landlords, and codes can be enforced to keep window displays looking classy.

“We put these types of ideas on our social media, and they have great reactions, and it creates a lot of excitement amongst the residents of our town,” said Esagoff.

Regarding the entertainment hub at the Squire site, Destination: Great Neck suggests having a dinner theater or cabaret-style anchor in the town. Esagoff explained how it doesn’t need to be something large with amphitheater seating like The Paramount in Hungtington; it just needs to be something exciting and fun for people to be drawn to.

“We understand it’s a very complex situation, but we’re willing to do whatever it takes to have an anchor or an entertainment hub to bring people from out of town and to bring residents back to make it a walking village again,” said Esagoff.

Other suggestions put forward by Destination: Great Neck include a walk-of-fame to honor the many famous people who have lived in Great Neck and to approve more restaurants with bars so people have places to meet with friends for a fun night out.

After the presentation, the conversation opened for the elected village officials and Destination: Great Neck members to begin hashing out ideas. The Mayors and trustees agreed with Destination: Great Neck that the town does need help to bring more vibrancy and more people. One suggestion that was

“We need flags on the lampposts to line Middle Neck Road because every village can participate in this project,” said Kensington Mayor Lopatkin. “So we need a graphic designer amongst us to come up with a design. It’s cheap, fast and it can be done.”

“Beatification at a very low budget amount is a start,” said Thomaston Mayor Weinberg.

All the present Mayors, trustees and other elected officials agreed on this idea along with the other simple beautification plans. When discussing the plans put forth by Destination: Great Neck strengthening the local businesses was put forth as a priority.

Great Neck Plaza Mayor Rosen shared the plans he and his fellow elected officials have been working on in their village. Mayor Rosen has downtown strategists helping revitalize the Plaza and offers local business owners access to Hofstra University workshops to learn about marketing tactics.

The Mayors and other present at the meeting agreed that educating business owners about promoting their stores through social media is important and hope Destination: Great Neck can help spread the word. Destination: Great Neck is in touch with many local businesses to help promote them and plan to continue using their social media platforms to help.

Everyone present at the meeting hopes Destination: Great Neck can help educate residents on why development in Great Neck isn’t a bad thing and discuss the different advantages. Many residents are wary about development because of tax reasons and overcrowding, but new development helps grow Great Neck’s appeal and moves the town forward as a whole.

Aside from growing Great Neck’s retail and restaurant businesses, the group at the meeting gave the green light to begin beautification in small steps. With flagging, decorative lighting, new signage, art murals Destination: Great Neck can help the villages become more fresh and vibrant. Destination: Great Neck is now getting to work to figure out costs and look at bids to work on graphic designs and landscape plans.

“It’s nice to see all these people sitting together and talking about the future,” said Legislator Pilip. “It’s a good start. We need to work together to move forward.”

Destination: Great Neck and the Great Neck Village Officials have penciled in their next meeting for January 2023 and a community forum shortly after that to keep residents heard and in the loop.

To learn more about Destination: Great Neck and keep up to date on all things Great Neck, check out their social medias and website, destinationgreatneck.com

Great Neck Village Mayors and trustees, Legislator Mazi Pilip, Town Supervisor Jen DeSena and members of Destination: Great Neck at the Nov. 30 meeting. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

State Department Of Transportation Hiring For Snow And Ice Removal

State Department Of Transportation Hiring For Snow And Ice Removal

30 permanent and seasonal positions open in the Long Island region

30 permanent and seasonal positions open in the Long Island region

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez recently announced that applications are currently being accepted for 30 full-time positions in NYSDOT’s vitally important fleet administration and transportation maintenance disciplines in the Long Island region.

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez recently announced that applications are currently being accepted for 30 full-time positions in NYSDOT’s vitally important fleet administration and transportation maintenance disciplines in the Long Island region.

“Our DOT family of public servants is among the best trained at performing the essential services that make a real difference in the lives of New Yorkers,” Commissioner Dominguez said. “Our employees receive competitive pay and benefits, along with professional experiences that are only obtainable in public service. I encourage everyone who wants to be part of this dynamic team to apply today, so you can help us continue to perform the wide range of services that provide connectivity, safety, and prosperity for communities.”

“Our DOT family of public servants is among the best trained at performing the essential services that make a real difference in the lives of New Yorkers,” Commissioner Dominguez said. “Our employees receive competitive pay and benefits, along with professional experiences that are only obtainable in public service. I encourage everyone who wants to be part of this dynamic team to apply today, so you can help us continue to perform the wide range of services that provide connectivity, safety, and prosperity for communities.”

Across the state’s different regions, DOT is hiring fleet technicians and highway maintenance workers. Openings include both permanent and seasonal roles. 649 positions are currently available across the state.

Across the state’s different regions, DOT is hiring fleet technicians and highway maintenance workers. Openings include both permanent and seasonal roles. 649 positions are currently available across the state.

To apply, a candidate must be at least 18 years old and pass a physical and drug test. Some positions require a valid, clean Class A or B commercial driver license (CDL). Those who do not possess a CDL are also welcome to apply as the Department offers in-house CDL training and road tests to obtain the license. Those hired will be trained and evaluated on several pieces of essential

To apply, a candidate must be at least 18 years old and pass a physical and drug test. Some positions require a valid, clean Class A or B commercial driver license (CDL). Those who do not possess a CDL are also welcome to apply as the Department offers in-house CDL training and road tests to obtain the license. Those hired will be trained and evaluated on several pieces of essential

equipment and are expected to perform productive work while gaining experience. Physical labor is required for most positions. During the winter maintenance workers primarily assist in snow and ice removal, but also are expected to perform general high way and bridge repairs and maintenance. Given the work of DOT as a state agen cy, DOT employees can gain a unique

equipment and are expected to perform productive work while gaining experience. Physical labor is required for most positions. During the winter maintenance workers primarily assist in snow and ice removal, but also are expected to perform general high way and bridge repairs and maintenance. Given the work of DOT as a state agen cy, DOT employees can gain a unique

professional experience and skillset that can foster further career development.

professional experience and skillset that can foster further career development.

Shifts for maintenance workers vary depending on location. Employees can be expected to work overtime. Training is provided by highly professional and experienced instructors. Depending on job duties, employees receive an allowance for footwear, a call-out bonus, and Special Assignment to Duty Pay, while mechanics are also eligible for an allowance for tools.

Shifts for maintenance workers vary depending on location. Employees can be expected to work overtime. Training is provided by highly professional and experienced instructors. Depending on job duties, employees receive an allowance for footwear, a call-out bonus, and Special Assignment to Duty Pay, while mechanics are also eligible for an allowance for tools.

Qualified candidates interested in a rewarding career keeping our communities safe can stop by a local DOT residency, a Regional Fleet shop, or find more infor mation on NYSDOT’s website at ny.gov/ dotjobs. Periodic updates are also available on NYSDOT’s Facebook page.

Qualified candidates interested in a rewarding career keeping our communities safe can stop by a local DOT residency, a Regional Fleet shop, or find more infor mation on NYSDOT’s website at ny.gov/ dotjobs. Periodic updates are also available on NYSDOT’s Facebook page.

To find the latest traffic and travel conditions, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app. The online system and mobile app include a state road map, indicating which roads are experiencing snow conditions and where conditions are normal.

To find the latest traffic and travel conditions, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app. The online system and mobile app include a state road map, indicating which roads are experiencing snow conditions and where conditions are normal.

—Submitted by New York State Department of Transportation

—Submitted by New York State Department of Transportation

Great Neck Sewer District Welcomes Local Cub Scouts To Tour Its Facility

Instilling Passion for the Environment Within Youth is Important to GNWPCD

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed Cub Scout Troop 178 of Great Neck for a tour of its facility. GNWPCD Chairwoman Patty Katz and Superintendent Christopher Murphy were on hand to educate the Scouts on how each part of the district’s plant plays a vital role in treating the community’s wastewater and keeping the Great Neck Peninsula’s environment free of water pollution.

“It was a true pleasure to welcome the local Cub Scouts to our facility,” said Chairwoman Katz. “Our youth represent the future of our beloved community, and it is crucial that they learn the importance of environmental conservation at a young age. We hope they enjoyed their time with us as much as we did and that they came away with the knowledge and passion necessary for protecting our environment in future generations.”

The GNWPCD has one of the most stateof-the-art wastewater treatment facilities on Long Island, allowing the District to provide the Scouts with a truly special educational opportunity. Chairwoman Katz and Superintendent Murphy went over the functions of the District’s oxidation ditch,

microturbines, recently upgraded anaerobic digesters and more. The tour also included a guided explanation of the District’s Grease Receiving Station, which uses recycled grease from restaurants to fuel the District facility. The Grease Receiving Station came online last year and is the first of its kind in Nassau County, giving the Scouts a unique glimpse into one of the most advanced energy-producing practices available.

About the GNWPCD

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is a special commis sioner-run district within the Town of North those parts of Thomaston and Great Neck Plaza east of Middle Neck Road, as well as all unincorporated areas north of the Long Island Railroad and a part of Manhasset. The GNWPCD’s mission is to protect human health, our bays and the environment.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

GNWPCD Chairwoman Patty Katz, top, second from left, and Superintendent Christopher Murphy, top left, were excited to welcome Cub Scout Troop 178 of Great Neck to the District’s facility for an educational tour of everything the District does to keep the community’s environment safe. (Contributed photo)

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Council Member Mariann Dalimonte Provides Update On Oysters In Manhasset Bay

North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte recently met with team members from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County to evaluate the progress of the oyster restoration project in Manhasset Bay. Council Member Dalimonte is proud to report that the oysters, which were reintroduced into Manhasset Bay in August 2022, are alive and growing.

On Friday, November 18, Council Member Dalimonte, North Hempstead Bay Consta bles, Associate Marine Program Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Lorne Brousseau, and a diver took a boat out into Manhasset Bay to assess the reintroduced oyster population, which consists of one million oysters. They noted that the oysters were not only alive, but they have grown since they were planted this past

summer. The positive status report is an ex cellent indicator that this project is working as intended. The team will go back out in the spring of 2023 for another evaluation, after which it will be determined if more oysters should be introduced into Manhasset Bay.

“I am so excited that the reintroduced oysters are currently flourishing in Manhasset Bay,” said Council Member Dalimonte. “Having and maintaining a thriving oyster population in one of North Hempstead’s most essential waterways will help to reestablish marine habitats, improve the quality of the water, provide economic stimulus by attracting visitors to nearby downtowns, and ultimately enhance a destination that is beloved by residents across the greater North Hempstead community.”

Additionally, Council Member Dalimonte

visited the Suffolk County Marine Environ mental Learning Center on Tuesday, Novem ber 15. This is the location where the oysters were grown prior to their reintroduction into Manhasset Bay this summer. Council Member Dalimonte was given a tour of the facility by Chris Pickerell and Josh Clauss, both with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. The trip was organized with the help of Meagan Fastuca, Environmental Control Specialist for the Town, as part of the Town of North Hempstead’s Climate Smart Community Task Force.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Assemblywoman Sillitti Hosts Second Annual Food Drive

Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti (D-Port Washington) announced she is hosting the second annual food drive with local partners to support Long Island families during the holiday season. The four food drives will be taking place during the month of December.

“As your representative, I’ll always support Long Island families in any way I can this holiday season,” said Sillitti. “These four food drive events in coordination with valued community organizations are a great opportunity for us to support our neighbors in need and combat food insecurity on Long Island. By working together, we can build a

more caring, inclusive community for all of our families.”

Please be mindful of the expiration dates of donated goods. Gift cards cannot be accept ed. Please visit nyassembly.gov/Sillitti for a comprehensive list of items you can donate. We can all combat food insecurity by coming together as a community, noted Sillitti.

Sillitti invites residents to attend one of her upcoming Food Drive events:

• “Curb your Mitzvah” Food and Toy Drive Sunday, Dec. 11:10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC – 200 Forest Dr. Greenvale

• Shelter Rock Church Manhasset Food Pantry Monday, Dec. 12: 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at 626 Plandome Rd., Manhasset

• Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry Thursday, December 15: 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at 10 Cottonwood Rd., Port Washington —Submitted by the office of Assemblywoman Sillitti

Local Fire Departments Host Training Day For Junior Firefighters

Three local fire companies, the Great Neck Alerts, Manhasset-Lakeville and Port Washington, held a joint training day at Manhasset-Lakeville’s Company No. 2 for members of their respective junior firefighters’ programs. About 45 junior firefighters, ranging in age from 12-17, braved the chilly, rainy weather early last Sunday morning to participate in several firefighting drills, also referred to as “evolutions”.

Outfitted in full firefighting gear, the juniors received “hands on” essential training

in ground and aerial ladder skills, hose line operation, and search and rescue techniques. Ladder training included learning how to raise and stabilize a ground ladder against a building, and how to safely mount and dismount a ladder. An aerial ladder extends directly from a fire truck to the roof of a building. The juniors learned how to mount and climb the 50 ft. ladder that extended from the fire truck to the roof. On the roof, they learned how to perform roof operation skills.

Search and rescue drills were conducted in two separate buildings, one that included a maze where the juniors, working in teams, had to search and rescue several “hose dummies” or victims and bring them to safety. For the hose line operation evolution, there were two separate hoses with 5 or 6 juniors operating each hose. They learned how to change the pattern of the water from a straight stream to a fog, a useful skill when learning how to disperse and apply water effectively on a fire.

There were several advisors and volunteer firefighters on hand from each of the three departments who provided the training and also shared their extensive knowledge and expertise of fire fighting. The participating fire departments plan to continue holding joint training sessions in the future in an effort to help train the next generation of firefighters.

by Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department

Assemblywoman Sillitti at St. Aloysius. (Contributed photo)

Council Member Dalimonte excited to report the reintroduced oysters are alive and growing. (Photo submitted by the Town of North Hempstead)

Volunteer fire fighters showing the juniors how to effectively move a hose. The class of junior firefighters who participated in the exercises. (Photos submitted by Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department)

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FRIDAY, DEC. 9

Winter Holidays Celebration 5 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event. Call 311 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10

International Day with Girl Scouts Troop 626

11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) Learn about different countries of the world with the Girl Scouts of Troop 626! Stop by the Community Room to view their posters, play games from those countries, and try an international snack! This program is suitable for children of all ages with an accompanying adult, and will take place at the Main Building of the Library. No registration is required but RSVP’ing is appreciated; activities and snacks are first come, first served. This event may not be suitable for children with allergies. This event was rescheduled from Dec. 3. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

Art Reception for Fagin & Fagin:

Prints & Pottery

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Main Library Lower Lobby) This exhibit showcases works by

Great Neck artists Bari Fagin & Marty Fagin. Bari’s prints and Marty’s pottery are unique explorations of layered colors, textures and images. They encourage the viewer to look beyond the surface of their pieces to discover the unique worlds beneath. Visit greatnecklibrary.org for more information.

MONDAY, DEC. 12

Magic Workshop

4:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, or 6:30 p.m. at the Station Branch. Learn basic magic tricks with professional close-up card magician Ari Bisk. This program is suitable for children in grades 2-6 (ages 7-11) and will take place at the Parkville Branch. Please use your child’s Library card to register. To accommodate as many children as possible, please register for only one time. Please bring a deck of cards to this workshop. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

Detox Your Home presented by Cheryl Paswater

7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Virtual) One of the most important aspects of health: the toxins that lurk within all of our homes. Environmental toxicity stresses our immune systems, makes us prone to allergies, and more. In this workshop, we will cover simple but essential swaps, updates, and in many cases, the need to just stop using certain chemicals and materials in our homes. We’ll cover everything from dryer sheets, to body products, water systems and more! Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

Project Independence

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Bridge class. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge who wish to improve their skill. Call 311 to register or for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

Defensive Driving

10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Programming Room) Complete your Defensive Driving course with the Empire Safety Council. Register in person at the Parkville branch; please bring a $30 check or money order payable to “Empire Safety Council” to reserve your spot. Please note

that this is a 6-hour class with a 30-minute break for lunch. Contact Kat Baumgartner at 516-466-8055 (x257) or kbaumgartner@ greatnecklibrary.org for more information.

Project Independence 12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Roslyn Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressure Screenings. Call 311 to register or for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC.15—

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

Levels Theatre: Carrie-The Musical 8 p.m. (Main Library, Levels Teen Center) Levels Winter 2022 Mainstage Musical Production. This intense musical is based on Stephen King’s horror novel about Carrie White, an awkward teenager who is bullied by her classmates at school, and tortured by her zealously pious mother at home. But Carrie has begun to discover that she has strange, supernatural powers-powers that could allow her to take a terrible revenge if she’s pushed too far. Carrie: The Musical contains mature subject matter that can be considered equivalent to a PG-13 rating. Tickets will be available at the Circulation Desk of the Main Library. Tickets are free of charge and are intended to guarantee seating as space is limited.

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Things Are Indeed Strange

Stranger Sings! The Musical Parody Off-Broadway through December

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The portal to the Upside Down has reopened again—the award-winning, hit Off-Broadway show Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical recently celebrated its opening night, transporting Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s (308 W. 46th Street, Manhattan) into immersive and in-the-round satirized versions of Hawkins, IN, and the Upside Down.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a wild and irreverent send-up of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and all its campy ’80s glory. Take a trip back to Hawkins, IN, 1983: when times were simpler, hair was bigger and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures.

Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters and maybe, just maybe...justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland.

The cast features original Stranger Sings! cast members Caroline Huerta, Garrett Poladian and SLee, who are joined by Jean Christian Barry, Jamir Brown, Jeremiah Garcia, Dashiell Gregory, Jeffrey Laughrun, Hannah Clarke Levine, Harley Seger and Shawn W. Smith.

This production reunites the original Stranger Sings! creative team members Jonathan Hogue (book, music and lyrics), Nick Flatto (director), Michael Kaish (music supervision, arrangements and  orchestration) and Ashley Marinelli (choreographer).

The Off-Broadway production’s creative team also features Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Walt Spangler (scenic design), Matthew Solomon (costume design), Drama Desk nominee Jamie Roderick (lighting design), Germán Martínez and Cosette Pin (sound design), Brendan McCann (props supervisor), Kathleen Rose Gallardo (production stage man ager) and Lara Sato (assistant stage manager).

Casting is by Zachary Spiegel, CSA, with Visceral Entertainment as the production’s general manager and Feldshon Law, PLLC — Lee Adhemar G. Feldshon, Esq. as produc tion counsel.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is produced by Sue Gilad, Larry Rogowsky, Nick Flatto and Jonathan Hogue.

The show plays the following schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. The show is dark on Wednesdays. Holiday schedules vary. Performances continue through Jan. 1. Visit www.StrangerSings.com or Playhouse46.org for tickets and more information.

Jamir Brown, Jeffrey Laughrun, Jeremiah Garcia, Caroline Huerta, SLee, Garrett Poladian, Harley Seger and Shawn W. Smith in Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical. Photos by Evan Zimmerman

Caroline Huerta and the cast

Jeremiah Garcia, Jeffrey Laughrun and Jamir Brown

Jamir Brown and SLee

Harley Seger, Jeremiah Garcia, Jamir Brown and Jeffrey Laughrun

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realistic expectations and avoid surprises and con icts when it comes time to pass along your assets.

5. Consider “Giving While Living” Plans for sharing generational wealth can include giving now rather than waiting to hand down assets after death. Bene ciaries are often adult children but can also include charitable organizations. Giving in the present can satisfy the desire to help now and enable you to see the impact of your generosity. That said, it shouldn’t come at the risk of your nancial security, so make sure you have the means necessary before writing a check to your favorite cause.

Philip P. Andriola, JD, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Chief Executive Of cer with Andriola, Goldberg & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He offers fee-based nancial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 24 years. To contact him: www.philippandriola.com 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 101 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 345-2600

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1. Be a strategic saver. Rather than leaving wealth accumulation to chance, strategic savers set goals and work to actively increase their savings. They make regular contributions to savings accounts. Active saving

4. Pass along financial wisdom Financial values are another important asset to pass along to heirs. Many families nd it bene cial to discuss their nancial decisions with their adult children and stepchildren. Clear communication can help establish

Building generational wealth is a lifelong process. Along the way, an experienced nancial advisor can help you develop a nancial plan and set achievable goals aligned to your estate planning needs. Your advisor can work with you and your estate planning attorney to ensure your will facilitates your wishes for sharing generational wealth.

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Northwell

More than $3.7 million was recently raised at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event celebrates the philanthropic support that propels innovation throughout Northwell Health and transforms health care across the country.

This year’s event featured a musical performance by Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Attendees included New York City leaders from various industries as well as philanthropists and volunteer leaders who support Northwell’s Manhattan care sites.

Proceeds from the Constellation Gala will provide greater access to high-quality care by helping to advance innovative services and programs across Manhattan including at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), Lenox Health Greenwich Village and the Northwell Medical Pavilion—77th Street, a state-of-the-art

outpatient care facility that broke ground last month and is slated to open in 2025.

“Northwell’s scope and reach allow us to provide a full spectrum of specialty medical care for all New Yorkers,” Northwell Health President/CEO Michael Dowling said. “Our continued growth in Manhattan is a crucial part of our commitment to community health and our belief that local care and local access to care drive better

outcomes for our patients.”

Serving Manhattan for more than 160 years, iconic Lenox Hill Hospital has been a cornerstone in the community. It offers worldclass inpatient and surgical care as one of the most sophisticated hospitals in New York City, as well as seamless, convenient access to care at MEETH, Lenox Health Greenwich Village and nearby outpatient practices.

“Philanthropy has a tremendous

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impact,” Northwell Health Board of Trustees Chair-Elect Margaret M. Crotty said. “It allows us to recruit and develop excellent physicians and healthcare workers, provide innovative patient-centered care and invest in research and clinical trials, ultimately saving countless lives.”

Outpacing The Impossible Campaign Reaches $1B Goal; Focuses On Next Phase

The event also advances Northwell’s Outpacing the Impossible campaign, a compre hensive fundraising effort that supports Northwell’s promise to the people it serves. The campaign recently surpassed its $1 billion goal to improve hospitals and clinical programs, accelerate research and fund endowment, and was extended to raise an additional $400 million by December 2024 for several key areas of need and ongo ing priorities including the expan sion of care in Manhattan. Leading sponsors of the Constellation Gala

included Margaret M. Crotty & Rory Riggs, Ellen and Daniel M. Crown, Diane and Paul B. Guenther, Beth and Peter Hammack, Phyllis and William L. Mack, Madaleine and Arnold S. Penner, Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker, and Tara and Roy J. Zuckerberg.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 80,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald performed at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy of Northwell Health)

Cerebral Palsy Association Of Nassau County Hosts Sugar Plum Ball And Galactic Gala

Aunique party featuring food, fun and some of your favorite characters including princesses, fairies and characters from a Galaxy Far, Far Away will be held for kids (ages 4 – 12), accompanied by their adult guest (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt or uncle), will enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch, DJ, magic show, dancing, raffles, games, activities, photo ops and fun for all. This galactic event will be taking place on Sunday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place. The cost is $75 per child and $100 per adult. Advance reservation only. All proceeds benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. Visit www.cpnassau.org for more info and to register online. For more information, call CP Nassau at 516-3782000, ext. 651.

—Submitted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County

Members of the 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison, Rebel Legion and the Saber Guild will be providing characters from a galaxy far, far, away.

(Photos courtesy of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County)

Two young Star Wars fans hang out with some characters from the 501st Empire City Garrison.

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Views From The Right Lane

I’m one of the millions that used to drive five days a week to an of fice, racking up thousands of miles and confronting people I didn’t like. Now, being a remote worker is like winning the lottery. Freedom is the million bucks. What sits on the top of Freedom Mountain is the end of the commute. Gone is the jousting with other vehicles. Crazed commuters involved in the territorial battle to be at the head of the pack. I learned the hard way that their conduit of choice for that epic battle was the left lane.

Born on the highways, the left lane is rumored to be for passing, but has gained fame as the speed lane. Unfortunately, the need for speed has spilled over to local overcrowded suburban streets. Just drive around Long Island for the experience of your life. That is why I’ve become a turncoat. No more left lane driving. I left the left lane in the rear-view mirror. My new frontier is now the right lane. A lane to glory. A lane paved with advantages. Seriously, that lane should be listed as medication for stress reduction.

The first advantage is obvious; a more comfortable ride. Slow is good even as I watch the turtles outrace me. During my first week of purely right-lane driving, I noticed the glances from left lane drivers. I knew they were wonder ing why the hell I would endure the right lane crawl. I could read their thoughts: is this guy a masochist? My answer would be that I endure the slow drive just for the pleasure of watching them race to the same place I’m heading; arriving maybe two minutes earlier.

Next advantage is adventure. Right-lane driving is like being driven around in a Hansom Cab piloted by Cosmo Kramer. Even on

a familiar road, I was surprised as I checked out sights and structures missed previously by tearing it up in the left lane. Like the other day while driving down a South Shore road.

“Hey, I didn’t know there was a canal in the backyard of that house.”

Here’s an example of what I consider the king of advantages. If you’re driving in the right lane, and the vehicle in front of you signals to turn, all you need to do is slow down. A delay of about five sec onds. Piece of cake. Not true with left lane driving. I remember the days before becoming a turncoat. I was driving westbound in the left lane behind some guy in a beat-up Toyota truck. He suddenly decided to signal, attempting to cross three lanes of oncoming eastbound traffic. Not the position I wanted to be in. Anyway, I sat and watched the truck creep up slowly waiting for a break in the oncoming traffic. I bent over to grab my coffee, when suddenly the guy floors it and successfully shoots across the oncoming lanes. I watched as he hit hard the apron of the driveway leading into a strip mall and then swing into a space in front of a dry

cleaners. That entire scenario took over five minutes of my valuable time.

Now, I can appreciate that the transition for a left lane driver over to the right, is not easy. Personally, I’m still going through the growing pains. Let’s go back to my first attempt at staying in the right lane for the duration of my trip. The anxiety was brutal as I sloshed along at a pathetic speed. I kept noticing the half mile of empty left lane real estate next to me. My hands started to sweat. The empty left lane was too much to handle. I made a hard left into the lane, raced ahead gaining four or five car lengths, and then rejoined the slow flow of the right lane. That’s why, for many left lane enthusiasts, a move to the right lane is equal to shock therapy.

To my surprise, many left lane enthusiasts would rather meet the challenge of knocking heads with drivers that laugh out loud when they cut you off. I spoke with a friend who is a hot head. This guy is stapled with the do-whateverit-takes mentality many left lane driver possess. He told me what he does if some vehicle is going too slow in the left lane. He will switch over to the right, come back into the left lane and cut the vehicle off. Why? He feels it is justification for

the vehicle delaying his trip. Real cool dude. Another problem is that left lane enthusiasts succumb to the myth that right lane people are nervous drivers.

If you’re still undecided about the radical shift from the left to right, remember the advantages. With slow speed you’ll realize instant stress relief from people driving as if they’re competing in the X-Games. Also, anyone enjoys a new sense of adventure. The right lane gives you time to drink in new sights and geography of a new frontier of vape shops, eyebrow threading salons, dumpster rentals and convenience stores. Sights that may go unseen from the left lane.

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COLUMN

When Service For MTA LIRR East Side Access To Grand Central Madison Begins There Will Still Be Outstanding Work To Be Completed

The MTA’s inability to provide a specific date for start of service to Grand Central Madison other than by the end of 2022 is dishonest. There is a specific agreed upon revenue service date in both the amended Federal Transit Administration Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with MTA along with the current project construction recovery schedule. It is dishonest for the MTA to claim that the project is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Since 2006, this project has had numerous construction recovery schedules to make up for lost time. In 2022, the project is proceeding under the most recent current project construction recovery schedule. The budget has increased on several occasions from $6.3 billion to over $11 billion in recent years.

Each time the project has been delayed since 2006 from the FTA FFGA agreed upon 2013 completion date the MTA has to keep its own construction

Management Firm, Independent Engineering Project Management Oversight firm, Office of Capital Construction, LIRR Force Account and other employees on the payroll assigned to the East Side Access (ESA) for nine more years than originally forecasted in 2006. How much has all of this cost the MTA during the life of this project?

There will still be outstanding work remaining, when

service begins to Grand Central Madison, be it the end of December 2022 or some time in early 2023. What is the dollar value, number of contracts and specific work that remains to be completed by February 2023 or later?

How many of the 72 ESA contracts have already been or will be closed out by the time service starts?

How many contracts will still need the completion of all contract punch list items (to insure the contractors built the asset to meet design and engineering contract specifications), receipt of all asset maintenance manuals for any project components worth $5,000 or more under each of the remaining open contracts, payments for outstanding bills and release of contract retainage to contractors?

Some contractors may submit claims for additional reimbursement for work based upon delays attributed to insufficient track outages or force account

support from both Amtrak and LIRR.

It may be several more years before all 72 project contracts are closed out. At that point, ESA will really be 100 percent complete. Only then will all 72 contracts be closed out and the final true project cost be known.

Time will tell if commuters and taxpayers will see all of the benefits from this project promised by elected officials, MTA and LIRR Presidents.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

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Street At UBS Arena Renamed To NY Islanders Way

Celebrating the partnered legacy be tween America’s largest township and the New York Islanders, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin joined with Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and UBS Arena President Kim Stone to officially rename Red Road—a heavily traversed road next to the Silver and Diamond parking lots of UBS Arena—to NY ISLANDERS WAY. The official renaming marked more than 50 years of the New York Islanders calling the Town of Hempstead home. The trio was joined by Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

“I have hundreds of fond memories cheering on the Islanders at the old barn, and now I’m thrilled to help commemorate their new home,” Clavin said. “The Town of Hempstead is proud to be home to a beautiful arena, a first-class hockey team and an unrivaled passionate fan base.”

NY ISLANDERS WAY, formerly known as Red Road, runs adjacent along the Silver and Diamond parking lots at UBS Arena. The name is immortalized upon two official street signs that sport the classic blue and orange colors of the New York Islanders. The newly renamed street is symbolic of a lasting partnership between the Town of Hempstead and the New York Islanders.

“The naming of NY Islanders Way cele brating the Islanders 50th Anniversary sea son reflects the great partnership between

the New York Islanders, UBS Arena, our community and all of our elected officials,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said.

The New York Islanders have a histor ical legacy in the Town of Hempstead. Established as a team in 1972, the Islanders’ original home was the treasured Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Lovingly nicknamed the “old barn,” the New York Islanders would go on to win four consecutive Stanley Cup championships between 1980 and 1983, where they were recognized as a dynasty team. Their new home in Elmont, UBS Arena, recaptures the exciting, passionate atmosphere that was prevalent in the old barn and sets the stage for many more legendary seasons. “UBS Arena is proud to partner with

the New York Islanders and the Town of Hempstead to unveil NY Islanders Way,” UBS Arena President Kim Stone said. “It will be seen with pride by generations of Islander fans and New Yorkers who are the fabric of our community.”

“From the Josh Bailey chants to the ‘yes yes yes’ goal celebrations, there is nothing better than New York Islanders hockey,” Clavin concluded. “Thank you to Jon Ledecky and UBS President Kim Stone for hosting us today, I look forward to many more partnerships with our home team in the near future.”

—Submitted by the Town of Hempstead

Toys For Tots

Anton Media Group’s Mineola headquarters at 132 E. Second St. will be one of the official drop-off places for this year’s Marines Toys for Tots program. The drive just started and the final day for pick-up is Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. All gifts must be unwrapped and we are looking for all age toys for boys and girls as well as any generic toys. Inflation has made it tough this year but even one or two items per person will make such a big difference. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Celebrating 50 years of Islanders hockey with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin (second from right) joined with Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky (third from right) and UBS Arena President Kim Stone (third from left) to rename the road outside of UBS Arena to NY ISLANDERS WAY. They were joined by Councilman Thomas Muscarella (second from left), Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll (right) and everyone’s favorite mascot, Sparky the Dragon (left). (Photo courtesy of the Town of Hempstead)

The Barefoot Contessa Shares Tried And True Dinner Ideas

Even Ina Garten, America’s most-trusted and beloved home cook, sometimes finds cooking stressful. To make life easy she relies on a repertoire of recipes that she knows will turn out perfectly every time. Cooking night after night during the pandemic inspired her to re-think the way she approached dinner, and the result is this collection of comforting and delicious recipes that you’ll love preparing and serving. You’ll find lots of freeze-ahead, make-ahead, prep-ahead, and simply assembled recipes so you, too, can make dinner a breeze.

In Go-To Dinners, Garten shares her strategies for making her most satisfying and uncomplicated dinners. Many, like Overnight Mac & Cheese, you can make ahead and throw in the oven right before dinner. Light dinners like Tuscan White Bean Soup can be prepped ahead and assembled at the last minute. Go-to family meals like Chicken in a Pot with Orzo and Hasselback Kielbasa will feed a crowd with very little effort. And who doesn’t want to eat Breakfast For Dinner? You’ll find recipes for Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe and Roasted Vegetables with Jammy Eggs that are a snap to make and so satisfying. Garten’s “Two-Fers” guide you on how to turn leftovers from one dinner into something different and delicious the second night.

And sometimes the best dinner is one you don’t even have to cook! You’ll find Garten’s favorite boards to serve with store-bought ingredients, like an Antipasto Board and Breakfast-for-Dinner Board

that are fun to assemble and so impressive to serve. Finally, because no meal can be considered dinner without dessert, there are plenty of prep-ahead and easy sweets like a Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie and Beatty’s Chocolate Cupcakes that everyone will rave about.

For Garten, “I love you, come for dinner” is more than just an invitation to share a meal, it’s a way to create a community of friends and family who love and take care of each other, and we all need that now more than ever. These go-to recipes will give you the confidence to create dinners that will bring everyone to your table.

Garten is a New York Times bestselling author, the host of Be My Guest on Discovery+, and host of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and a James Beard Award. She lives in East Hampton with her husband, Jeffrey. —Clarkson Potter

What’s In Season

As the temperatures drop, many people start to crave the flavors of winter. While the season is filled with tempting favorites like pumpkin, pecan pies, and caramel apples, it can also be a time to take advantage of fruits and vegetables that are in season and exceptionally flavorful.

One of the best things about seasonal winter produce is that it is often more affordable. In addition, winter produce has a great variety of colors and textures that you can add to your meals throughout the winter.

You don’t have to stick with the same fruits and vegetables that you’ve always known.

During the winter, there is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in season. The difference between winter produce and summer produce is that the fruits and vegetables that are in season during the winter are harvested in colder weather, which allows them to stay fresh longer during the colder months.

The vegetables that are in season during the winter are also much more flavorful than their summer counterparts. Many people assume that when it’s cold outside, their produce options are limited, but in fact, winter fruits and vegetables are a great way to add a variety of flavors to your favorite dishes.

Selecting Winter Fruits and Vegetables

Pay attention to the skin, it should be firm and smooth. And, of course, it should not have any signs of decay. The color of the skin should be rich, and most of the time dark hue. Avoid the ones that have a powdery feel. Remember to wash them before using them.

Storing Winter Produce

The best way to store them is to keep them in a cool, dry place, try storing them in a cardboard box or a paper bag, and keep them away from the sunlight.

The refrigerator and freezer are great places to store your seasonal winter produce. Just make sure that they are away from the door, in a place that is not in the way of the air circulation.

Benefits of Winter Produce

One of the most valuable things we can do for our health is to add more fruits and vegetables to our diet. Most people don’t know the benefits of eating winter fruits

and vegetables for your health and overall well-being.

These fruits and veggies are high in vitamins, nutrients, and minerals and can help you stay healthy and active throughout the winter.

The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against diseases and illness. It helps fight against any foreign substance that enters the body. One of the best ways to keep your immune system healthy and strong is to keep it well-nourished and full of nutrients.

The winter fruits and vegetables can also help fight against viruses and bacteria and help prevent diseases and illnesses. Cranberries contain a substance that helps prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract and causing infections. And cranberries can also fight against bacteria and viruses in your body and help prevent the development of cancer cells.

WINTER PRODUCE TO TRY

There are many options available when it comes to choosing the fruits and vegetables that are in season in the winter. These fruits and vegetables are rich in flavor, and they can help you stay healthy and active.

1. Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are harvested from September to March. They are small, cabbage-like vegetables that are part of the cruciferous family.

2.

Beetroots

It is a root vegetable that is rich in nutrients. Beetroot can be eaten raw, baked, boiled, roasted, or sautéed.

3. Parsnips

Parsnips are one of the most popular winter vegetables. They belong to the carrot family and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

4. Rutabagas

Rutabagas are root vegetables that are

Here We Come A-wassailing

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

While preparing my menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I got distracted and started reading through all of the recipe cards in my personal recipe box, many which are passed down from friends, cousins, aunts and grandmothers over the past 40 years. They are all tried and true and many conjure satisfying memories and peaceful, happy times. All of the recipe cards bring a smile to my face, no matter how many times I study the ingredients and directions. I have started making little notes on the cards, whose recipe it is, where it came from, my own adjustments and even comments on the final product.

There’s one in the box that always makes me happy to see at Christmastime though. It is my aunt’s recipe for wassail. I can still see the saucepan simmering on the gas stove in my aunt’s house. I remember the smell of the warming apple cider and the freshness of the grated lemon. And once it was ready and served, it was a treat to stir the wintry concoction with my very own cinnamon stick.

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harvested from October to November, but they are easy to find till March. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or baked.

5.

Pumpkins

Pumpkins are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene and lutein, which can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, an ancient English Yuletide drinking ritual and salutation either involved in door-to-door caroling and charity-giving or used to ensure a good harvest the following year. There are many variations of the beverage, including adding fresh apples, oranges, ginger and clove.

6. Apples

Great source of fiber and a great source of antioxidants. Apples are a great way to keep your immune system strong and healthy.

7. Cranberries

Cranberries are a great source of antioxidants and they help fight against bacteria and viruses in your body. Cranberries can also help fight against and prevent the

MAYBE CHRISTY’S AUNTIE’S WASSAIL

6 c. apple cider (apple juice will do as well)

1 cinnamon stick (additional sticks for garnish, optional)

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

18 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice

1/4 c. honey

1 tsp. grated lemon peel, optional

In a large saucepan, bring cider and cinnamon stick to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for five minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for five minutes, uncovered. Pour into handled mugs or teacups. Use additional cinnamon sticks as stirrers/ garnish. Makes approximately 16 (half cup) servings.

development of cancer cells.

8.

Grapefruits

Grapefruits are sweet and tangy fruits that are a great way to add flavor to your dishes. They are a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and can be a great way to add variety to your dishes.

Eating seasonal produce is also one of the most eco-friendly things you can do for the

planet. Why? Because you’re not eating produce that has been shipped from far distances. Also eating seasonal produce helps to eliminate food waste.

Visit www.gobble.com to read the full version of this feature which includes more seasonal fruit and vegetable suggestions.

—Courtesy of Gobble.com

Lunch In Old World Charm

Fuel your holiday shopping at Davenport

Press

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

There are very few places remaining on Long Island that make you forget your time and place and transport you back to a simpler time in history. Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola is one of those magical treasure spots.

The Davenport Building was built in 1896 as the Nassau County Trust.

In 1924 it became the Davenport Press and remained a printing press until 1978 when its present owners converted it to a restaurant. The Davenport Building is rich with history. The dining rooms’ exposed interior brick are lined with shelves of antiques. And the subtle rumble of the train passing by just feet away from the building is charming and adds plenty of character to this dining experience.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the commercial and mall spots while doing some holiday shopping. Head over to Davenport Press Restaurant, approximately five minutes away from Roosevelt Field Mall, for a truly satisfying lunch. The decor and architecture is a must-see on any Long Islander’s local travel list.

To start, enjoy a specialty cocktail such as the espresso martini with Van Gogh espresso vodka, Bailey’s Irish cream and coffee ($13) or a glass of wine from the comprehensive regional wine list.

The wait staff is attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the dozens of items on the menu. Many of the employees

have been with Davenport Press for decades and in some instances, since nearly the day it opened its doors. There’s a great attribution to the establishment when its staff has such tenure.

Appetizers

Try the sweet glazed coconut shrimp or the Little Neck clams (oreganato, casino-style or on the half shell). The clams are shucked freshly when ordered. Another specialty appetizer that is an occasional daily special is the grilled octopus brought in fresh from Portugal. It’s perfectly grilled with a little bit of char. A pleasant surprise with this appetizer is

Dsvenport’s French Onion Soup Christy Hinko

Pork Loin

that it is not only the tentacle, but a portion of head cavity that is also perfectly grilled and full of flavor.

Soups & Salads

You can never go wrong with a classic wedge salad topped with bacon and chunky bleu cheese dressing or a classic Caesar with house-made dressing, garlic croutons and Parmigiano cheese. And not every restaurant gets this classic right, but do choose the onion soup au gratin. It is a classic soup, rich and flavorful, packed with onions and French bread and the delightfully melted and toasty Swiss cheese blanket.

Sandwiches & Entrees

Lunch sandwiches include burgers, a grilled steak or chicken sandwich on a Portuguese roll and wraps (jerk chicken, vegetable and tuna) served with hand-cut fries.

Lunch entrees are served with a seasonal side dish. Currently on the lunch menu is a variety of shrimp, steak, chicken, pork, veal and pasta dishes.

While there is not a written kids’ menu, there are several off-menu options for the littles in your party. Tried and true buttered pasta, cheeseburger or chicken tenders with fries are the way to most kids’ hearts and tiny tummies.

If you are a true foodie, you will likely have trouble making a quick decision from this expansive menu. In addition to its permanent menu, Davenport Press offers a wide variety of daily specials based on market demand and availability of specialty menu items.

Desserts

Dive into a delectable chocolate mousse, pecan pie,

cheesecake, tiramisu or rice pudding to round out the meal.

Davenport Press Restaurant is located at 70 Main St. in Mineola, just steps away from the Mineola train station. Come cozy up by the large fireplace for a delicious lunch, dinner or mid-shopping cocktail. The adjacent streets have some minor construction in progress, but are not obstructing access to the restaurant or its parking lot.

Davenport Press is open for lunch on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner on Mondays through Thursday from 4:30 to 10 p.m., on Friday from 4:30 to 11 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

Visit www.davenportpress.com or call 516-248-8300 for menus, reservations and more information.

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HOMES

Recently Sold

This beautiful four bedroom split-level home located at 2979 Brentwood in The Mandalay section of Wantagh sold on Nov. 11 for $799,000. This home features a living room with 13-foot vaulted celings, a beautiful eat-in-kitchen, plenty of countertop space and stainless steel appliances. If you take a few steps up you will find a newly renovated bathroom and four bedrooms. The oversized master suite has cathedral ceilings, a walk-in closet, an office, a full bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. The large family room includes an updated bathroom, a laundry room with lots of cabinet space and a toy room. The family room leads out to a huge partially covered concrete patio and an in-ground saltwater pool. The pool liner and pool cover are both new. The backyard contains a direct line to gas, perfect for a built-in barbecue. This house has plenty of storage space (numerous closets, an attic and three feet of crawl space). There are in-ground sprinklers and two central air conditioning units. The hot water heater is less than six months old. Despite being less than a block from the water, this house had no damage from Hurricane Sandy; no flood insurance is required.

This home at 3625 Lynn Ln. in Wantagh sold on Nov. 10 for $650,000. It has a huge dormered split with large plot of land and a backyard perfect for entertaining.

This home has four levels and a full basement. It has open concept living and dining room areas with an adjoining kitchen on the main level. There are three bedrooms (one with ensuite bathroom) and one full bathroom on the third level.

The primary suite is on the entire dormered level with a bedroom, full bathroom and a living room area. There is plenty of room for mom in this home—mother/daughter possibility with

proper permits. This home is conveniently located near major highways and amenities and is just a 10-minute drive to two LIRR lines. This home has a new roof and hot water heater.

HOME & DESIGN

Protect Your Trees From Winter Damage

As the temperature drops and leaves begin to fall, homeowners routinely prepare their property by cutting back perennials and winterizing lawns, but most neglect to properly prepare their trees for the cold, harsh winter season. Long Island’s Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, which is known for its world-class arboreta, is regularly approached by homeowners, requesting tips on how the Level II Arboretum cares for and maintains its 500-acre property with its diverse assortment of prized trees.

“Many trees that are not prepared for winter might be subject to stress, disease, fungus and physical damage,” Ertugrul Kasap, the master gardener at Pinelawn explained. “In New York especially, our trees undergo a large amount of stress from the cold, wind and ongoing wet conditions, but if you take the time to care for them now, you will help your beloved and beautiful trees withstand the harsh winter weather to ensure their vitality and growth come spring.”

Kasap suggested taking tree soil samples which should be done twice a year—in the fall and in the spring. Tree soil sample kits can be purchased at local home stores and will indicate if the soil needs fertilizer.

Inspect trees to check for vulnerability which can be identified by yellowing leaves or needles, early loss of foliage, thin canopy, decay, insect, or physical damage and broken branches.

If the tree is showing signs of vulnerability, a local arborist should be contacted. He also suggests homeowners research the type of trees they have and keep up with the geographical data in their area to understand which trees may be most vulnerable during winter.

Recently planted trees should be watered before temperatures freeze. Some recent fall plantings may require protection from harsh wind, remedied by wrapping them in burlap. To prevent damage from heavy snow, some trees may need to be tied up to reduce the chances of the weight breaking their branches.

For more information on Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, or to schedule a tour of the property, visit www.pinelawn.com or call 631-249-6100.

—Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

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.

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How Andrea Bocelli Is Bringing A Very Family

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Holidays are a time for loved ones to come together. For Andrea Bocelli, it’s enough of a touchstone to have inspired him to invite his 24-year-old son Matteo and 10-year-old daughter Virginia into the studio to record A Family Christmas, the trio’s first-ever album together. Recorded over the summer, this project features an assortment of solo tracks, duets and trios that include everything from old favorites like “Feliz Navidad,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Joy To the World” to a pair of originals–”The Greatest Gift” and “When Christmas Comes to Town.” And while the project was suggested by the elder Bocelli’s label Capitol/Decca, it was proposition he embraced, particularly when given the chance to sing with his children—a constant occurrence around their household.

“We were very excited about the opportunity as it would involve the whole family,” Andrea Bocelli said. “We started with

recording the vocals, which was done in our home recording studio. At home, music is part of our everyday lives and we always find moments to gather around our piano, to play or sing. This year, with A Family Christmas, we wanted to give each other a special ‘Christmas gift’—recording these songs together.”

This current project is the successor to Bocelli’s first holiday album, 2009’s My Christmas. In choosing material for A Family Christmas, he wanted the selections to resonate beyond how well-known they might be.

“We looked at a variety of Christmas songs, while not all those we chose may be the most popular, but rather were the most compelling to my family and I,” the patriarch said. “Selections that would allow for Matteo and Virginia to shine their light

Andrea Bocelli seated with his children (from left): Matteo, Virginia and Amos (Photo by Luca Rossetti)

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Christmas To The Masses

something both Bocelli children have been well familiar with throughout their lives, the siblings are equally over-the-moon about having the opportunity to do this night after night.

“Growing up, I remember that my dad would always play Christmas songs around the holidays and we would sing together,” Virginia said. “This is our first family Christmas album together and it’s so fun because I remember recording this together back in July. Now the songs are finally out there and I’m excited to get to share the stage with my dad and brother and see the fans react to these special songs we’ve recorded together.”

Matteo added, “We had so much fun in the studio recording the music, that it will be incredible, especially at the time of year with the holidays, to see the joy in our audiences as we share our family traditions with theirs.”

Having had a front-row seat for the global success his father has experienced has provided plenty of inspiration for Boccelli’s son to start his own career. His move into the family business will be picking up considerable speed as work begins on Matteo’s debut album in January.

on the album, and felt most exemplary for their vocals, of which, of course, as a father, I am so proud of. It was also wonderful to have my wife, Veronica, and my eldest son, Amos, also participate in choosing the songs. And the selection that emerged is very dear to my heart. We chose songs that we think are ones that would ignite the Christmas spirit in the hearts of others, a feeling that is special to this specific season.”

For as gratifying and satisfying as heading into the recording studio with his offspring was for Bocelli, taking the next step of bringing it on the road to the masses is no less of a thrilling experience for the Italian classical music icon. And when asked what fans can expect when the Bocelli brood comes around, he promises the magic they captured on the record will translate well on stage.

“The concert format will begin with the first part centered on well-known and loved operatic pieces and be followed by a second part tied to songs of romance and ballads from my catalogue,” he explained. “Then, of course, the second half will also include selections from the new Christmas repertory of A Family Christmas. I’m excited to say that Matteo and Virginia will be beside me onstage performing together as a family. We look forward to sharing the warmth and love of our family on stage with the extended family of the Long Island audience through the divine power of music.”

And while singing with their father is

“Music has been a part of my life since I was in my mother’s belly,” he said. “I’ve always heard my father sing and I feel as though I’ve been singing with him since I was a very small child. I started piano at the age of six and that’s when things really picked up. My father has always been so supportive of my desire to sing and starting my own solo career.”

But for now, the Family Boccelli will be tapping into the unique energy produced by bloodlines and love of each other and what the holiday season represents. It’s an accomplishment that lands high on Andrea Bocelli’s already large array of milestones.

“Having part of the family on stage with me is an extraordinary feeling,” he said. “It’s a dream come true—the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. I will thus be on stage, but at the same time, literally ‘with the family,’ while the audience will be our ‘extended family,’ with which to celebrate Christmas through music. I hope it will be a pleasant surprise for everyone, an evening that will give us fond memories. If members of the audience return home even just a bit more serene, with a smile on their faces, then my mission is accomplished.”

Andrea, Matteo and Virginia Bocelli will be appearing on Dec. 13 at UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Call 516-517-0640 or visit www.ubsarena. com for more information.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). A number of changes are coming. Fate favors you because you’re willing to try di erent tactics and approaches, adapting to make things work. is is very di erent from ckleness, which is the inclination to change regardless of the e ectiveness of the current tactic. Your success move is to stick to the plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). e power source is already inside you, but where is your energy owing? ere are things you tend to that do not deserve the focus but are so ingrained in your habits that you hardly realize they are a part of your daily pattern. You’ll root them out this week and decide whether to redistribute your energy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s taking more work than you thought it would, but the best things require continuous e ort. ey cannot be easily held on to. ey have their own season. You have to keep reaching for them over and over. You have to recreate them each time, but luckily, you are endlessly creative this week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A long-term project will require you to get more in touch with your performance levels throughout the days. It’s also good to note when you get tired and what sort of recovery style works best for you. e fruition of your project hinges on a realistic and e cient plan for the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Getting good at something often involves rst being terrible at it repeatedly. What makes an endeavor worthwhile isn’t your inherent skill but what you learn about yourself and life in the process. It helps if you enjoy the endeavor. at will keep you in the game longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll go on a fact- nding mission. Take your time in this research phase. Not only is it fun but it’s your moment to soak in a wide range of possibility. en, let things marinate. Don’t be too quick to make sense of it or you’ll jump to shallow or wrong conclusions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Ego separates people, but you go the other way. You know you wouldn’t enjoy a world in which everyone thought the same way, and you’re eager to learn from others and appreciate how they see things, even if it’s not a view you share. For these reasons, you’ll be an agent of peace in situations that sorely need them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Maybe you won’t start out in the optimal frame of mind, but you’ll be favored by the fates anyway because you’re brave enough to go forward. Even when you don’t feel particularly open and ready for new experiences, life will sweep you up and cradle you with the song of its loveliness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). ere are people you don’t have to know well to be completely comfortable around, maybe because they are so welcoming and interested in others. According to the new friends you meet this week, you’re one of those people. You’ll expand your social and professional network in delightful and useful ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). is week, you will know rsthand what loyalty really is. A true friend tunes into what you’re doing and listens and re ects. Around such a friend, your mistakes seem minimized and your attributes maximized, and regardless of how you do, a true friend is unfailingly on your side. You strive to be such a friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You think everyone can do what you do, but that’s simply not true. It’s ne to think it. You have no point of reference except for the one inside you, looking out. Would your self-esteem be lifted if you knew you were uniquely talented? You are. You’re smart in a way that will help more than just you. Believe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s much easier to champion the underdog when you can manage not to insult the overdog at the same time. If you have the grace to nagle such an interaction (and the stars suggest that you can and will have such grace), you’ll essentially be the anomaly -- an uneaten agent in a dog-eatdog world.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Your sense of purpose is bigger than life. You’ll be generous with your heart, time and talents. Business ventures will pay o little by little as you go. You’ll make bank on an investment in eight years. For now, it’s all about action and follow-through. Your love life sizzles over the spring. Commit to learning and being there for your people. Your o beat interests will prove to be the mos t lucrative and intellectually stimulating ones.

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The slam had reasonable chances of making, but failed when Wool sey, despite West’s pre-emptive bid, elected to play the clubs normally, cashing the A-K. After that, he had to lose a club and a diamond for down one.

When Ricardo Janz and Carlos Camacho of Brazil held the NorthSouth hands, the bidding went: EastSouthWestNorth Pass1 ♦ 3 ♥ 3 ♠

Pass6 ♣ Pass6 ♦

held the NorthSouth hands, the bidding went as shown. Woolsey’s bidding implied a strong two-suiter with better clubs than diamonds. After Wool sey bid five clubs, Lawrence judged that his two aces and Q-10 of dia monds would provide just what his

Here the U.S. West chose the unfortunate lead of a club, solving declarer’s problem in that suit. Camacho then crossed to dummy with a spade and played the queen of diamonds, ducked all around. The ten of diamonds was led next, and when East again followed low, Camacho went into the tank. Should he allow the ten to ride in case East started with the K-J-x-x? Or should he put up the ace, play ing for a 3-3 break or for West to have started with the J-x of dia monds?

Eventually, Camacho played the ace and was rewarded with the fall of the jack. He then conceded the nine to the king and scored the rest of the tricks, giving Brazil a 16-IMP pickup on the deal.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ONE WAY UP AUTO, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 8/25/2022. NY Office

location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to 16 MIDDLENECK ROAD #522

GREAT NECK, NY 11021

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

1-4-23; 12-28-21-14-7;11-302022-6T-#236053-GN

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Great Neck

Estates

Date: December 15, 2022 Time: 8:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York

Subject: Case #4-2022. Ap-

plication of Andrew and Sara Feldschreiber, 34 Gateway Drive, Great Neck Estates, New York, to construct a swimming pool and pool equipment, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 230-39, to permit impervious surface coverage of 5,747 square feet, where a maximum of 5,099.6 square feet is permitted; and (b) 230-B(F), to permit the pool to be 20 feet, and the pool equipment, 10 feet, from the rear property line, where a minimum setback of 47 .53 feet is required. Premises are designated as Section 2, Block 15, Lot 218 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter.

This application is a Type II Matter under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires no environmental review.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the of-

fice of the Village Clerk, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck Estates, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: November 11, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Jerry Siegelman, Chair 12-7-2022-1T-#236034-GN

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that a public hearing will be held as to the following matters:

Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Great Neck Estates

Date and Time: December 19, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York.

Subject: Application of McKinley Rose, LLC, 445 Northern Boulevard, Suite 1, Great Neck, New York 11021, for additional amendment to an incentive zoning permit with respect to property located at 212230 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, New York. The applicant seeks to amend the provisions of the existing approval to (a) relocate a proposed fitness facility from the ground level to the roof (inside a previously approved structure), and (b) revise proposed parking on the ground level. Premises

are also known as Section 2, Block 6, Lot 254 on the Nassau County land and Tax Map.

Interested persons may be heard at the time and place of the hearing, and also may submit comments prior to the hearing by email to admin@vgne.com or by mail addressed to the Board of Trustees at Village Hall.

The Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, has classified this project as a Type II Matter.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit participation in the hearing should notify the Village Administrator at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

Copies of the application are available on the Village website, www.vgne.com and at the Village office.

Dated: November 15, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kathleen Santelli, Village Administrator 12-7-2022-1T-#235992-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAKE SUCCESS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN THAT sealed bids for the purchase of Fertilizer, Seed and Turf Control will be received by the Board of Trustees at the Village of Lake Success, 318 Lakeville Road Great Neck, NY 11020, until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at which time and place the bids will be opened and publicly read.

The Specifications may be secured weekdays at the office of the Village Clerk, 318 Lakeville Road Great Neck, NY 11020, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive any informality in any bids, to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interest of the Village.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Patrick E. Farrell, CMC, RMC Administrator/Treasurer

Dated: December 7, 2022 Lake Success 12-7-2022-1T-#235945-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM at· the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York

to consider a Conditional Use Permit for David Zaken to operate a restaurant to be known as Paprika Restaurant located at 8 Bond St., Great Neck, NY.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA

Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 12-7-22 1T# 236105 GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hear-

ing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Esther Moshenayov to operate a restaurant to be known as Toast Bar Inc. located at 47 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA

Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 12-7-22 1T# 236134 GN

‘Shop Local, Spend Local’ This Holiday Season

As we enter the holiday shopping season, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte today joined with local merchants, members of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, and Executive Director of Vision Long Island Eric Alexander in downtown Manhasset to remind residents of the benefits of shopping locally this holiday season.

“As small businesses are faced with the pressures of inflation and economic uncertainty, I challenge our residents to prioritize ‘shop local, spend local, eat local, and enjoy local’ over the next 4 and a half weeks leading up to Christmas,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Small business es are the heartbeat of our local economy, and when you shop local, more of your hard-earned money stays right here in our communities, strengthening downtown areas and supporting local jobs. Each and every purchase at a small business makes a difference not just for them, but for our community too, as these local business es often reinvest in our communities by

raising funds for charities or sponsoring youth athletics.”

The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, an umbrella organization rep resenting over 40 Chambers of Commerce, joined Supervisor DeSena and members of the Town Board in launching this ‘shop local, spend local’ campaign to keep local dollars in the economy, support local jobs, build a strong tax base, and ensure invest ments in the local community. While the popularity of online shopping continues to grow, it does not support local merchants who directly contribute to the betterment and vitality of our neighborhoods.

“Small businesses employ over half of all private sector employees, create two out of every three jobs nationally, and for every $100 spent at a local business, approxi mately $70 remains in the community,” Supervisor DeSena said. “When you shop local, you not only keep your hard-earned money in our local community instead of spending it with a faceless online retailer, you also have the opportunity to support a neighbor, and keep our communities and downtowns vibrant.”

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town officials gathered to encourage residents to shop local this holiday seeason. (Contributed photo)

Great Neck Library Sunday Concert

Crystal Singing Bowls with Sylph Chamber Music

Sylph Chamber Music will perform a concert of Baroque, Romantic, Jazz, World and Broadway music accompanied by Tibetan crystal singing bowls. These beautifully toned instruments of meditation provide you with peace and healing. Featuring Nadine Scharman (flutist), Ann Zalkind (pianist) and Andrea Randa (quartz crystal singing bowls/vocals).

The Concert is at the Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck, on Sunday, Dec.11, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Library Community Room. For more information, please contact Great Neck Library at 516466-8055 or email adultprogramming@ greatnecklibrary.org

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public Library

Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

The Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club will hold a meeting on Dec.12, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, located at 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. This meeting will feature a “Competition Evening” where skilled club members will have their work judged by master photographer Carol DiRenzo, who will also provide instructive technical comments, as the photos are shown on a large screen. Carol is current president of PFLI (Photographic Federation of Long Island).

A “Meet and Greet” takes place between 6-7 p.m. Our meetings are open to all.

We are a welcoming group of photographers in an active club and can assist all classes and skill levels of digital photographers, from iPhone, Point & Shoot, Beginners, and Advanced. Visit our web site MGNCC.ORG which has links to the “Color Wheel”, our club newsletter, and a wealth of photography information. For further information, please email mgncc@optonline.net

—Submitted by the Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

On the left: the crystal singing bowls. (Contributed photo)

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Not ‘Feline’ The Love In North Hempstead A crusade to improve

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Stuart Kroll of Great Neck is an unabashed cat lover. He has appeared numerous times before the Town of North Hempstead Town Board over the past several years to urge trustees to do more for the growing feral cat population.

“The Town of North Hempstead is the only one on Long Island that does not have a shelter for cats,” Kroll charged during public comment earlier this year. “If someone sees a [loose] dog in the street, they can call 311 and that is handled. It’s a matter of public safety. If you see a cat in the street and you call 311, they say, ‘Sorry, we can’t help you. Maybe you can get it yourself and bring it to our TNR (trap, neuter and release) clinic once a month.’ ”

The town’s animal shelter is part of the public safety department and is located in Port Washington. Its operations will cost taxpayers about $869,000 in the 2023 adopted budget, an increase of $34,000 from the 2022 spending plan. There was no line in the budget on the cost of the TNR program, but Mark Albarano, deputy commissioner for public safety. mentioned a figure of $60 thousand to $70 thousand when he appeared before the board at an Oct. 6 budget workshop.

The town contracts with a part-time trapper to help homeowners deal with feral cats, but Kroll dismissed the efforts as “a drop in the bucket.”

He went on to note that he joined with other volunteers and a nonprofit, All About Cats in Freeport, “that expend an enormous amount of time and money to try to alleviate the suffering of these animals. This is truly a public health issue. Cats are being born and dying in the street.”

Kroll related that people regularly contact him to handle feral cats and he detailed some of his efforts, calling them, “one tiny little microcosm of what goes on in the town.”

He noted that more than 20 years earlier, then-Supervisor Jon Kaiman made a prom ise to open a cat shelter and ground was broken, but nothing came of it.

“I would like to see some action on the part of the town to alleviate the suffering of these animals that did not ask to be born in this way,” he said. “I really wish that people would take this seriously. This is an ongoing

problem. If you look at any other town on Long Island—Oyster Bay, Hempstead, Smithtown, Brookhaven—they’ve got an animal shelter that takes dogs and cats. We are the anomaly.”

He added, “The town’s own feasibility study showed that 33 cats could be housed at the dog shelter and that’s far better than we have now, which is absolutely nothing. This town has the worst conditions for cats of any town on Long Island, with no cat shelter and a pathetic TNR program. I personally have two spots coming up for the [TNR] clinic on Aug. 13. I normally get five. There’s nowhere for these female cats to go to recover after being spayed. Normally, it’s a two-day medically necessary recovery. To throw these cats right back out on the street is medically dangerous and cruel.”

Again drawing an invidious comparison, he noted that in the Town of Hempstead’s TNR program, town residents can poten tially process dozens of cats by themselves there, thanks to a weekly clinic.

“Five cats here is just beyond pathetic,” he observed. “Nothing has been done regard ing the situation and apparently nothing is going to be done. We live in a very wealthy town and there’s no reason for this heinous suffering of cats to occur. Cats are not wild

animals like raccoons or skunks. They’re basically domestic animals. It’s uncon scionable that private individuals that are empathetic to their plight are forced to do the heartbreaking work themselves and pay for everything out of their own pocket.”

In addition, the way the town’s TNR program operates makes it difficult for cat lovers, because the uncooperative felines need to be captured the night before the clinic. A portion of the animal shelter is used for the operation and then the person who dropped off the cats is called hours later to pick them up and return them to the place where they were trapped.

“The town tried to negotiate with private shelters [to keep cats],” Kroll affirmed. “The only problem was they offered nothing—no resources, no money, no medicine, no food, absolutely nothing. So obviously, there’s no reason for them to partner with the town in any way.”

Kroll promised to continue to advocate for animals before the board, pointedly warning trustees that he will work to make it an election issue.

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DeSena that they had spoken at length about the issue during her campaign, and she signed a petition along with 2,000 other citizens asking that a cat shelter be built.

“Until now you have done absolutely nothing to help the situation,” he told the supervisor. “Your office doesn’t return phone calls. Vacuous campaign promises don’t do it for me.”

Asked earlier this year by the Manhasset Press about a possible cat shelter, DeSena replied, “It’s a big ticket item. We’re going through the budget process right now and there are a lot of things that people want. There might be other, more cost-effective ways to deal with cats.”

This town has the worst conditions for cats of any town on Long Island, with no cat shelter and a pathetic [trap, neuter and release] program.

—Stuart Kroll of Great Neck

At the Sept. 1 meeting, the advocate returned again to the cost borne by private citizens, especially when they took home less sick cats to emergency veterinarian services.

“This is a matter of basic morality and decency. This problem should be dealt with expeditiously and fully; half-hearted measures are simply not acceptable. We are now taking all possible steps, and I mean all

Wendy Bonczek of Roslyn Heights also spoke at the September meeting and said she trapped cats once a month, just before the TNR clinic. She pleaded for North Hempstead to increase the fre quency of the TNR program, adding praise for Lisa Cioffi, the town’s animal shelter director.

“The sad thing is, you see all the baby kittens and young kittens, they’re lying in the street, they’ve been run over. And this could be avoided if we could get all these cats neutered,” she said.

Bonczek added that once the cat popu lation has been brought under control, the TNR clinic can go back to once a month.

as many as citizens that we can reach become informed that our town allows its suffering to occur,” Kroll

reminding Supervisor Jennifer

The Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter is located at 75 Marino Ave, Port Washington. (Google Maps)

Stuart Kroll of Great Neck has been a fierce advocate for the humane treat ment of feral cats, as well as building a cat shelter in the Town of North Hempstead. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

SCHOOL NEWS

LET’S READ S’MORE

JOHN F. KENNEDY STUDENTS AND STAFF ENJOY CAMP-THEMED ACTIVITIES DURING READING WEEK

From Nov. 14–18, elementary students at the John F. Kennedy School celebrated the building’s annual Reading Week with this year’s theme, “Camp JFK Reads S’more.” The week included a variety of camp-themed activities and special guests to promote a love for reading.

One of the highlights of Reading Week was the Campfire Share activity, where classes gathered together around a “campfire” in the school gymnasium to hear read-alouds led by Assistant Principal Ai-Huei Chang-Lau and Coach Roger Telsey. Students also enjoyed read-alouds by mystery readers – including parents and teachers – who visited classes throughout the week to share their favorite books.

Additional Reading Week activ ities included decorating Camp JFK t-shirts, reading in pajamas on Pajama Day, and guest author visits. Two acclaimed children’s book authors/illustrators spoke with students about their pro cesses for developing creative stories and powerful illustrations.

Students in prekindergarten through second grade were treat ed to an assembly with author/ illustrator David Biedrzycki, while third through fifth-grade students met with author/illustrator Chris Soentpiet.

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Reading Week is an annual event at Kennedy School to support literacy initiatives and develop the students’ love of reading. Activities are coordinated

by a Reading Week committee led by Andrea Gerstenblatt, library media specialist.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

HIGH JUNIORS ATTEND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

On Nov. 17, five juniors from North High School joined hundreds of other high school students from across Long Island at the 2022 Compassion Without Borders leadership conference at Centereach High School.

The goal of this annual confer ence is to encourage and inspire young leaders to make a differ ence in their schools and commu nity. This year’s program, “Mov ing Ahead – Stronger Than Ever,” included a keynote speaker and breakout sessions for students to gain leadership experience while networking with their peers.

North High was the only high school from Nassau County to participate in this regional event. Representatives from North High were Ethan Bloom, Amitha Kumar, Matthew Shlomo, Lily Weiner, and Brooke Zar.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

NORTH HIGH PTO & SDMC TO HOST AUDITORIUM NAMING EVENT ON DEC. 11

The Great Neck North High School Parent Teacher Organiza tion (PTO) and Shared Decision Making Committee (SDMC) will host a ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 to celebrate the naming of the North High School audito rium in honor of retired principal Bernie Kaplan.

The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at North High School, 35 Polo Rd., Great Neck. Past and present students, faculty, and parents are invited to attend the event, which will feature live per formances and speeches leading up to the unveiling of a plaque. For additional information, email the North High School PTO at gnnhsptsa2@gmail.com.

—Submitted by

the Great Neck Public School District

Bernard Kaplan (Courtesy of the North High School PTO)

Physical education teacher Roger Telsey (far right) joins students after reading the book Our Great Big Backyard at the Campfire Share during JFK Reading Week.

Fourth graders in Michele Garbien and Kelly Rosario’s (far right) class enjoy a visit from a mystery reader during JFK Reading Week.

From the left; JFK library media specialist Andrea Gerstenblatt, Principal Ron Gimondo, Assistant Principal Ai-Huei Chang-Lau, and art teacher Jesus Modesto. (Contributed photo)

North High Juniors at the 2022 Compassion Without Borders. (Contributed photos)