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Bethpage’s Eglevsky Ballet Names New Music Director

Massapequa Philharmonic’s David Bernard named to post

DAVE GIL de RUBIO

When David Bernard ascends to the conductor’s podium at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17 and 18 to lead the Eglevsky Ballet’s presentation of “The Nutcracker,” it will be as its new music director. While Bernard’s affiliation with the Eglevsky Ballet goes back to his first working with the troupe while conducting the Massapequa Philharmonic during the 2017 performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Tilles Center, the timing for this new appointment couldn’t be more serendipitous; it also marks the return of the Eglevsky Ballet having live music for its performances. It’s a moment the Great Neck native is well aware of and one that he’s grateful to the Eglevsky Ballet for allowing him to be a part of.

“I’m always trying to build up culture with ways in which to make that part of the fabric of Long Island,” he said. “I’m always impressed with the idea of bringing live music back to the Eglesvsky Ballet, which is the preeminent production of ‘The Nutcracker’ on Long Island. But the Eglevsky is more than just this production. It’s more than that—it’s a full ballet company with professional dancers and a ballet school. That’s the tradition—the big ballet companies are always a combination of the performing arts and a school. Music is such an important and critical part of ballet. Bringing live music to Long Island for this ‘Nutcracker’ and the expanded role with Eglevsky is just such an important thing for Long Island but also an exciting thing for me.”

It just so happens that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” is the perfect production for Bernard to make his music director debut with. It was the first ballet he conducted a philharmonic orchestra to back when he was a 20-year-old conductor. He is a self-described fanatic about the Tchaikovsky masterpiece, dating back to the first time he saw the George Balanchine production performed in Manhattan by the New York City Ballet when Bernard was a mere five years old. In conducting the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony for this event, Bernard admits to it being quite the double-tiered, creative

high-wire act regardless of the fact that he’s essentially memorized the score for “The Nutcracker” and given how often he’s conducted this program. He’s quick to point out the contrasts between conducting a full symphony concert and a ballet.

“The difference with conducting a ballet is that you are collaborating with the dancers,” he explained. “The dancers and choreography itself and how that works physically on stage is very much a part of what you’re doing with the musicians in the orchestra pit. It’s important to be able to deal with tempo and pacing in a way that is synergistic with the physical dancing on stage. There is poetry in dance and there is poetry in music. When you have both dance and music working simultaneously, they have to dance together. And so it’s important to be able to pace that. It’s the pacing of the musical narrative in a consistent and collaborative way with the dancing is something that happens constantly. It’s much more of a robust artistic endeavor because you are making music in a way that supports dance. That is something that requires an evolved skill set.”

The Eglevsky Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” features both professional

dancers of the Eglevsky Ballet and students from the Eglevsky Ballet academy. New York City Ballet soloist Miriam Miller will dance the role of “The Sugar Plum Fairy” and the role of her “Cavalier” will be danced by New York City Ballet principal dancer Tyler Angle. Tying it all together will be sumptuous sets, costumes and Long Island’s only automated 25-foot growing Christmas tree. Consider Bernard to be the head cheerleader whose love of “The Nutcracker” has him enthusiastically sharing its greatness and why it resonates so much with him and audiences around the world.

“What Tchaikovksy did in this ballet is he figured out a way to write and deliver music that truly does bring to life the drama in this ballet in ways that are just absolutely fantastic,” Bernard said. “He does this constantly. He’s an innovator. If you want to see how ballet music is so important to the narrative, the story and the drama, you can look at this section where the Christmas tree grows to a gigantic size. In ‘The Nutcracker,’ you have to figure out how the orchestra, staging, blocking, dancing and scenery can make a Christmas tree grow from regular size to something fantastic and huge. It’s really hard to do because you don’t have CGI,

you don’t have all the stuff you have in the movies. You have staging, scenery, an orchestra and dancers—that’s what you have. And so what makes this so spectacular is what Tchaikovsky does. When we’re talking about ‘The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,’ he came up with using the celesta to make that sound. There was no recognized way to portray a sugar plum fairy until Tchaikovsky. And he’s the one who discovered the celesta at a small music shop in Paris. It’s because of Tchaikovsky that we know the sound of the celesta and associate it with the sugar plum fairy. Tchaikovsky really did bring his A game in so many ways—musically as a composer, but also as an innovator. For the audience it is a beautiful spectacle of art when you have the symphonic music and dance synergistically presented live. That takes it to the next level and it’s an absolutely beautiful thing and I’m always excited to be part of a production like that.”

The Eglevsky Ballet will be presenting the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. Visit www.tillescenter.org or www.eglevskyballet.org or call 516-2993100 for more information.

From left: Nutcracker Prince (Ryan Cavaline), Clara (Briana Laman) and Herr Drosselmeyer (Lou Brockman) (Photo courtesy of the Eglevsky Ballet)

David Bernard conducting the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony at Carnegie Hall (Photo by Matt Dine)

North Hempstead And Chabad Of Manhasset To Host Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting

At Mary Jane Davies Green on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m.

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, the Town Board, the Chabad of Manhasset, and the Manhasset Park District will be hosting a Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 18, 2022 starting at 3 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset.

The event, which is sponsored by North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health, will feature musical performances

including a performance by the Manhasset High School band, live ice carving of a menorah, a chocolate gelt drop with assistance from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, and the lighting of the menorah.

“This event has become a wonderful annual tradition to celebrate

together as one community,” said Rabbi Mendel Paltiel of the Chabad of Manhasset.

Chanukah, which runs this year from Sunday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Dec. 26, celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, when it is said that one day’s worth

of sacred oil lasted for eight days.

Mary Jane Davies Green is located on Plandome Road across from Town Hall at 220 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot and in a portion of the Manhasset Park District’s lot behind Mary Jane Davies Park. For more information, please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Reminds Residents About Mortgage Satisfaction And Updating Information

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

“It is the responsibility of the property

owner to ensure that property information is up to date with the Town’s Tax Office and incorporated village (if applicable).

This ensures that the tax bills are sent to the proper location, avoiding late fees and penalties,” said Receiver of Taxes Berman.

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

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

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Winter Hats, Gloves And Scarves Donation Drive Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

Come and donate hats, gloves, and scarves at the Great Neck Library now through Jan. 30, 2023. Great Neck Library and Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is hosting the winter clothing drive. You can drop off your donations at all four of our library locations.

The Great Neck Library Main Building is located at 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck. The Station Branch is located at 26 Great Neck Rd.,

2nd Level, Great Neck.

The Parkville Branch is located at 10 Campbell St., New Hyde Park. The Lakeville Branch is located at 475 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck. All your donations will be distributed to the people in need at the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. For more information, please contact Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@ greatnecklibrary.org —Submitted by the Great Neck Library

The Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, located at 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. This is our annual Holiday Program meeting, which will feature an entertaining presentation by club members who will showcase their excellent Fall and Holiday photography. 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

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Holiday Party

12 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) Join your friends and celebrate at our beginning of winter party with a special lunch. Please make your reservations in advance in the office. Call 516-487-0025 for more information.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

Project Independence

10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus Free Health Screenings. Free flu shots available. Call 311 for more information.

Cookie Mix in a Jar 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. (Virtual) Make this delicious cookie mix, which can be baked into diner-style cookies, or sealed in a jar to give as a gift! This program is suitable for children of all ages with an accompanying adult, and will take place via Zoom. Visit greatnecklibrary.com for more information. A copy of the recipe can be found at: https://tinyurl. com/y2hwhcwn

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Knitting Club 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (Library Levels Teen Center)

Join teen leader Nina Zar for a relaxing evening of fiber arts. Work on creating small parts that will be assembled into blankets that we’ll keep at Levels, or work on projects

of your own. For teens in grades 7+. Visit greatnecklibrary.com for more information.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

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.

Womanspace 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) These seasoned ladies have gathered for a number of years, tuned in to what active folks think about. When this group hears about something on the local, state, national or global scene they select an expert from their various contacts to come talk about it. For new ideas and friends, see how stimulating and entertaining these active ladies are on. Call 516-4870025 for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

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.

DIY Snow Globe

4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Station Branch Community Room) This program is suitable for children in grades K-5 and will take place at the Station Branch. Please use your child’s Library card to register. Visit greatnecklibrary.com for more information.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

Project Independence

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Hillside Public Library) What Matters to you Men’s Community Group Fall/Winter 2022. A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. This group is open to all men, age 60 and over, living in the Town of North Hempstead. Come and discuss topics that are of mutual interest to men living in this community. Call 311 to register.

Paint and Sip: Snow Scene

4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) a guided painting and some hot cocoa or tea to drink! This program is suitable for children in grades K-6 (ages 5-11) and will take place at the Main Building of the Library. Please use your child’s Library card to register. Visit greatnecklibrary.com for more information.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame Opens To Public

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced the grand opening of the organization’s first physical facility and Long Island’s very first Hall of Fame at 97 Main St. in Stony Brook Village. The location is near other Long Island cultural centers including The Long Island Museum, The Jazz Loft and The Reboli Center.

“We are thrilled our organization has found a permanent home in such a wonderful location,” LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo said. “We’re excited to be able to share our world-class displays and unique memorabilia collection that showcases Long Island’s rich and diverse musical and entertainment history in new and exciting ways. We feature different and exciting exhibits, displays, videos and education offerings that make the center a dynamic place for people to visit on a regular basis.”

Founded in 2004, the nonprofit LIMEHOF is dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. To date, the organization has inducted more than 100 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships and awards to Long Island students and educators. LIMEHOF has strong associations and community support, including Catholic Health, which is the presenting sponsor and a strong supporter.

More than 250 guests and inductees recently attended a special VIP preview event on Nov. 22 to see the first exhibit. Inductees in attendance included founding and current members of Blue Öyster Cult (bassist Joe Bouchard, Albert Bouchard and drummer Jules Radino), Zebra (guitarist Randy Jackson, bassist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso), The Brooklyn Bridge (Jimmy Rosica), Parrish Smith from EPMD, Granddaddy IU, and Twisted Sister (guitarist Jay Jay French and Mark “The Animal” Mendoza), Music journalist Wayne Robins, John Gatto from The Good Rats, singer/songwriter Jen Chapin, Paula Janis and Carole Demas of The Magic Garden , singer/songwriter Elliott Murphy, Ira Maltz, CSS Security. Stanton Anderson (Mark Fowler), LIMEHOF board member Sandra Taylor (daughter of LIMEHOF inductee Sam

Taylor) and Lawrence Worrell, stage name L.A.W. from Planet 12 (grandson of LIMEHOF inductee Sam Taylor) and more. There were also live performances by Zebra, The Blue Öyster Cult, Jen Chapin, Paula Janis and Carole Demas of The Magic Garden and other inductees.

North Babylon Resident Cliff Schlesinger was the first public visitor to the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame when it opened on Nov. 25. Schlesinger says he was most excited to see the first exhibit, “Long Island’s Legendary Club Scene–1960’s to 1980’s,” which is designed to be a club crawl through Long Island’s legendary ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s club scene.

“We used to go everywhere from Speaks in Island Park to The Mad Hatter in Stony Brook,” Schlesinger said. “We used to go everywhere… Twisted Sister and Zebra and all those bands so I can’t wait to see that exhibit.”

The first exhibit features replicas of clubs, with videos of artists performing, ads, posters, instruments and an exact replica of a typical 1960’s stage, with vintage equipment and sound system. There is also a permanent “Hall of Fame” with plaques and exhibits recognizing more than 120 inductees, as well as areas for a library, classrooms for educational programs and master classes, a surround -sound theater and a gift shop with music and entertainment themed memorabilia.

There is a wide range of compelling visual elements and rare artifacts on display throughout the building. Inducted artists who have donated their memorabilia include Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Debbie Gibson, Blue Öyster Cult, Twisted Sister and families and estates of Harry Chapin, Guy Lombardo, John Coltrane, and so many more. Donations include various musical instruments, performance outfits, vintage automobiles and motorcycles, rare posters and photos, handwritten lyrics and much more.

More than 500 public visitors came out to see LIMEHOF on its opening weekend. Also, LIMEHOF Inductee Richie Cannata performed on stage along with Mark Newman and LIMEHOF Long Island Sound Award Winner Kerry Kearney.

The Hall of Fame and Museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays, from noon through 5 p.m. Admission prices are adult $19.50, seniors (65+) and veterans $17, students (with identification) $15, children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased online at the www.LIMEHOF.org website and at the door.

—Submitted by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

Ribbon cutting at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame VIP Preview event on Nov. 22

North Babylon Resident Cliff Schlesinger becomes the first public visitor to LIMEHOF.

From left: Richard Branciforte, Cliff Schlesinger, Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Chairman Ernie Canadeo, exhibit designer Kevin O’Callaghan and board member Jim Faith (Photo Credit Ed Shin/LIMEHOF)

LIMEHOF inductees Paula Janis and Carole Demas of The Magic Garden (Photo credit: Photographer Ed Shin/Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame)

Cowbell donated by Blue Oyster Cult on display at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (Photo Credit LIMEHOF)

Farmingdale Wins Long Island Football Championship

Farmingdale has traditionally been one of Nassau County’s most decorated football programs. They have added another chapter to their storied history this season with convincing wins in the Nassau County and Long Island championship games. While titles have eluded them over the last few years, Farmingdale came back in dominant fashion in 2022.

The Dalers have finished this magical season with a 12-0 record. The Village of Farmingdale celebrated their champions with a parade down Main Street on Sunday, Dec. 4.

The season was capped in a thrilling Long Island Championship game against Ward Melville. Senior running back Tomaso Ramos carried the Dalers to victory. He rushed for an incredible 392 yards on 34 carries, ran for three touchdowns and had a touchdown reception as Farmingdale beat the Patriots, 42-20, in the Long Island Class I championship game at LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University.

In addition to his ground and pound approach, Ramos added two receptions for 45 yards in the game which gave him 437 all-purpose yards. That established a new record for the Long Island Championships.

“I wasn’t expecting to do this at all, but when they call my name, I’ve got to go,” Ramos said after the game.

It was the second time that Farmingdale captured the Long Island title, the first coming in 2001. Legendary Farmingdale coach Buddy Krumenacker has

taken 10 teams to the Long Island Championships and has now come away with two wins.

“To play in the Long Island championship is great, but we’ve stumbled here,” Krumenacker said. “This is our 10th appearance. But I’d want to be here 10 times and lose eight than not be here. There’s no doubt about that.”

The road to the Long Island Championship started with a 35-0 win over Port Washington in the Nassau quarterfinals. That was followed by a 42-7 victory over Syosset in the semifinals. That set

up the Nassau County championship game against long-time rival Massapequa, the defending Nassau County champions.

Farmingdale wasted no time jumping out to a quick lead against Massapequa and ultimately ran away with the game. Quarterback Anthony Licci completed 14 of 17 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Ramos rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns and Joe Burriesci caught seven passes for 124 yards (two TDs) and recorded an interception.

Farmingdale showed its poise,

executing the two-minute drill in the waning moments of the first half. Licci led the Dalers on a threeplay, 65-yard drive that finished with a strike to Burriesci for a touchdown and 21-0 halftime lead. In the end, it all added up to a 38-7 win for Farmingdale at Hofstra’s Stuart Stadium and a trip to the Long Island Championships.

Throughout the three-game Nassau County playoffs, Farmingdale outscored its opponents 115-14. They captured their 17th Nassau County title in school history and the first title since 2015. The Dalers posted five shutouts this season and over the course of 12 games, outscored opponents, 510-101. Ramos finished the season with more than 1,000 rushing yards while Licci passed for over 1,000 yards.

“I’ve been dreaming of this since I was in elementary school,” Ramos said. “This is where I’ve always wanted to be.”

—James Rowan in an Anton Media Group contributor

Your 2022 Long Island Class I champions—the Farmingdale High School Dalers

Bruce Blakeman Nassau County Executive

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Hanukkah Greeting

On Sunday evening, Dec. 18, Jews around the world will come together to light the first candle of Hanukkah, otherwise known as The Festival of Lights. At its heart, this uplifting holiday is about the achievement of justice in the face of overwhelming odds. It is an opportunity to reflect on the triumph of liberty over tyranny, and in fact that miracles can happen even in the darkest moments. Though they were outnumbered in people and in means, the Maccabees’ dedication to their cause was unwavering, and thus these brave warriors emerged victorious over an oppressive Greek regime.

Hanukkah is the only Jewish holiday that celebrates a military victory. Because there is a tension in the Jewish tradition between the responsibility to defend the right to religious freedom and the reluctance to bear arms, the ancient Maccabees fought only

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when doing so was vital for survival. They went forth with great faith in our Creator, believing, in the words of our biblical prophet, Isiah, that “not by might and not by power but by the spirit of the Holy One” would they achieve victory. While fully knowing that it was their responsibility to fight for what mattered to them,

the Maccabees also hoped for miracles and prayed for wisdom. Their small beam of hope became a huge radiance of triumph and everlasting happiness for the Jewish people. This shining light, which burned continuously both in their hearts and in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem back then, illuminates Jewish homes and synagogues throughout the world today. The glow of the menorah reminds us of a just and loving Creator’s blessing, and of the countless sacrifices made over the centuries for faith and freedom. As American Jews, we owe a special debt of gratitude to the United States, for its offering us the greatest freedom of religious expression in our history.

During the eight days of Hanukkah, let us all be inspired by the knowledge that light can overcome darkness. During this season of light, let’s all renew

Boycott The Qatar World Cup

Soccer fans across the world are tuning in to watch the 2022 World Cup. American fans reading this are probably feeling glum: the United States Soccer Team took a crushing defeat at the hands of the Netherlands on Dec. 3, losing 3 – 1. But underneath that devastating loss is something far more sinister. Scratch just below the glitzy surface of the Qatar World Cup and you unearth a treasure trove of horrendous human rights abuses on the part of the Qatari government in preparation for this year’s World Cup.

Corruption, scandal and controversy is nothing new to the International Federation of Association Football (commonly known as FIFA), the governing body of international soccer. The Federation was indicted in 2015 on “racketeering [and] wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies, among other offenses,” allegedly had two members of its executive committee bribed to vote to have Qatar host the 2022 World Cup and in 2018 granted the World Cup to Russia, an authoritarian dictatorship that four years earlier had invaded a sovereign country and illegally annexed the Crimean peninsula.

Now we are seeing a repeat. FIFA has granted Qatar, another dictatorial regime with some of the highest inequality and poorest human rights in the world, the

chance to launder its reputation clean by the World Cup.

But what is uniquely appalling with this whitewashing scheme is the horrific human cost of Qatar’s stadiums. Forget the astounding $220 billion dollars that was sunk into the World Cup (which will all go away the instant the World Cup ends). Let’s talk about the more than 6,500 migrant workers who died building Qatar’s stadiums.

Take that in for a moment—6,500. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly two deaths a day for 10 years. And just what these poor migrant workers have had to endure at the hands of the Qatari government…

Slate reports that among migrant workers, “The withholding of wages and confiscation

of passports was common.” The Guardian reports that: “Guardian analysis indicates shocking figure over the past decade likely to be an underestimate… The findings, compiled from government sources, mean an average of 12 migrant workers from these five south Asian nations have died each week… The total death toll is significantly higher as these figures do not include deaths from a number of countries which send large numbers of workers to Qatar… Behind the statistics lie countless stories of devastated families who have been left without their main breadwinner, struggling to gain compensation and confused about the circumstances of their loved one’s death.”

The Guardian piece also details the personal accounts of those who died building FIFA’s stadiums.

Madhu Bollapally was found lying dead on his accommodation’s floor; the death was classified as heart failure. His wife and son that were left behind received $1,382 for his six years of work.

Mohammad Shahid Miah paid $4,320 to work in Qatar. He died

our commitment to hope and to pray, to work and to sacrifice, and to bring about that blessed time when religious freedom will be a right, not just a dream, for all of humankind. May our readiness to defend ourselves never undermine our commitment to “seek peace and pursue it” and may this holiday season be a time of hope, happiness, peace and unity for all mankind. Amen.

Happy Hanukkah. Rabbi Dr. Moshe P. Weisblum

from electrocution when a faulty electrical cable contacted floodwater in his work camp. The debt Miah paid was passed on to his destitute parents. Qatar has provided no compensation to the Miah family.

Ghal Singh Rai paid $1,545 to work in Qatar. A week later he took his own life. It sickens me to read these stories. This was a very rare time when, in conducting research for a piece, I felt genuinely disturbed. What you’ve read here is just the tip of the iceberg.

I refuse to support this murderous regime. That’s why I’m not watching the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and I encourage all readers to do the same. I’m no soccer fan, but I love watching a soccer match and it is utterly unfair to the fans—who enjoy the beautiful form, tactics, competitiveness and athleticism of soccer—that the sport be ruined by the corruption of faceless executives and the spilling of innocent blood.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and The Long Island Herald.

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If It Says N.Y.-Style Pizza—It Ain’t

Growing up on Long Island, a kid would sometimes just have to make a stand. You had to take a side. Some allegiances were built-in: your friends, your school, your Little League Baseball or Pop Warner Football team… These were no-brainers. But there were far more divisive decisions to be made that could easily set you and even your best pals or siblings tumbling across the lawn in disagreement. The Great Quisp vs. Quake Debate between me and my little brother raged on for months, as did the Bugs Bunny vs. Tom and Jerry campaign. Good Humor versus Mr. Softee “discussions” would often draw blood.

No quarter was taken here and none was given, as in the cases of: Yankees or Mets? Jets or Giants? Matchbox or Hot Wheels? Sgt. Rock or Sgt. Fury? Betty or Veronica? Officer Joe Bolton or Captain Jack McCarthy? And of course, Ginger or Mary Ann?

You can insert your personal bones of contention here: ___________.

These debates invariably carried over into what deli or pizzeria was “the best.” And the really great part about that is there were truly so many fantastic places to argue about. The Italian spectrum in Levittown included Domenico’s, Don Ciccio’s, Caruso’s and Sammy’s Inferno.

As for delis we had Torino’s and Fred’s and the half-dozen other nameless delis we just called the German Deli, Jewish Deli or the other Italian Deli. Toss in the grocery stores and bakeries and candy stores and that’s a lot of fodder to fight over.

And I have a theory that it is because of this variety and competition among the family-owned and -operated small businesses of not only Levittown, but most towns on Long Island from Mineola to Montauk, that Long Islanders have developed a more expert and discerning taste for food than almost every place else I have been. And I have been everywhere.

We Islanders might not agree on where the best pizza is to be had, but at least we know what pizza is. And that goes for bagels and pretzels and heroes and knishes and Lo Mien.

I once stopped at a “Chinese” Restaurant in Western Oklahoma and I ordered pork lo mien. I swear I got ramen noodles and bacon bits. It was then I only noticed there were no Chinese people actually working there. Never a good sign.

And chain pizza joints (from the seemingly dozens of faux-Italian crap factories) are to real pizza what Enya is to rock & roll. It just don’t work.

I have been to New York-style pizza places in Kansas, California, Tennessee, Louisiana and a dozen other states and if it says New York-style pizza—it damn sure ain’t. You can bank on that. If it says New York bagels and you ain’t in New York—it

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damn sure ain’t.

I think it’s okay if you think pizza should be made with gouda and asparagus and guacamole, but call it what it is. If it is your own misguided attempt to improve upon pizza, then say it. But don’t slander my state with your suspect culinary creativity.

If you want to put gooseberries and sunflower seeds on your bagels, go for it. But don’t say you got that idea on Long Island.

And if you think I might be making too much of out of this, I have to point out that though I have seen New Yorkstyle this and New York-style that from coast to coast, conversely I have never seen a place on Long Island advertising Memphis-style grits or Colorado-style bull fries or Kansas City-style chicken gizzards.

This is because, while fiercely protective of what we consider to be “that food of ours,” and how it is represented about the country, Long Islanders are not so presumptuous as to usurp another regional favorite as our own.

Let Buffalo have its wings.

Let Chicago have its deep dish.

Let Maine have its lobster roll and Maryland its blue-claw crab.

But leave our pizza and bagels alone.

And if you’re ever driving through Western Oklahoma and have a craving for Chinese Food, stay away from Bubba And Pedro’s Peking Palace.

Douglas Delaney is an author, playwright, documentarian and Levittown native who currently calls Kansas home.

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Be Our Guest!

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

The Argyle Theatre, Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed and co-directed by Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It performs through Jan. 1; the opening night was celebrated on Nov. 12.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for more than 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

“This is a year of celebration at the Argyle; we have chosen four amazing shows that our audiences will love,” Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director Evan Pappas said. “And what better way to kick off the new season with the magic of Disney’s

Beauty and the Beast.”

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast are priced from $45 to $79 and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling 631-230-3500.

For group rates and school trips, contact Marty Rubin, director of sales, by email at Marty@ArgyleTheatre.com.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will play Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 2:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m., with select Tuesday evenings and weekday matinees throughout December.

Visit www.argyletheatre.com for tickets and more details.

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Lead Hazards In Toys

Many children get toys and toy jewelry as gifts during the holiday season. Some toys, especially some imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry may contain lead. Although lead is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell, exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health. Young children tend to put their hands, toys, or other objects—which may be made of lead or contaminated with lead or lead dust—into their mouths. If you have a small child in your household, make sure the child does not have access to toys, jewelry, or other items that may contain lead.

Lead may be found in the paint, metal, and plastic parts of some toys and toy jewelry, particularly those made in other countries, and also antique toys and collectibles.

In 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was signed into law, requiring toys and infant products to be tested to mandatory standards before being sold.

The use of lead in plastics has not been banned. Lead softens plastic, making a toy more flexible to return to its original shape. Lead may also be used in plastic toys to stabilize molecules from heat.

Lead dust can form on toys when some plastics are exposed to sunlight, air, and detergents that break down the chemical bond between the lead and plastics.

Lead also may be combined with other metals, such as tin, to create alloys that are used to make toys.

To reduce children’s risk for lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tests and issues recalls of current products that may potentially expose children to lead. Check the CPSC website (www.cpsc.gov/recalls) to be sure your child’s toys are safe. You can find photos and descriptions of currently recalled toys on that website.

Protect children from exposure to lead in metal and plastic toys, especially imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry. How can I test a toy for lead?

Only a certified laboratory can accurately determine how much lead is in a toy. Although do-it-yourself kits indicating the presence of lead are available, they do not show how much lead is present and their reliability at detecting low levels of lead has not been determined.

What should I do if I am concerned about my child’s exposure to lead in a toy?

If you think your child has been exposed to a toy containing lead, or if your child has a recalled toy, take away the toy immediately and contact your child’s healthcare provider. Most children who are exposed to lead have no symptoms. A blood lead test is the best way to find out if your child has been exposed to lead. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you decide whether a blood lead test is needed and can recommend appropriate follow-up actions if your child has been exposed. As levels of

Toy jewelry often contains a lot of lead.

lead in the blood increase, adverse effects from lead may also increase.

Lead in Toy Jewelry

What are the effects of wearing toy jewelry?

Just wearing toy jewelry that contains lead will not cause your child to have a high level of lead in their blood. However, young children often place their toys, fingers,

Lead exposure is preventable.

and other objects in their mouths as a part of their normal development. Chewing, sucking on or swallowing toy jewelry that contains lead will expose your child to lead.

Make sure children in your home do not have access to jewelry or other items that may contain lead. Additionally, regularly washing children’s toys and hands can prevent them from swallowing or breathing in lead or lead dust.

Regular handwashing can reduce lead poisoning.

If you think your child put jewelry containing lead in his or her mouth, take the jewelry away from your child and contact your child’s healthcare provider. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you decide whether a blood lead test is needed and can recommend appropriate follow-up actions if your child has been exposed. Many private insurance policies cover the cost of testing for blood lead, and blood lead testing for children enrolled in Medicaid is covered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For additional information on local resources, contact the childhood lead poisoning prevention program in your area.

No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement.

The good news is that childhood lead exposure is preventable.

—National Center for Environmental Health

What should I do if I think my child put lead jewelry in his or her mouth?

Five Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays

Your recipe for staying on track no matter what’s cooking

‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. How do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are five tips that can help:

1. Holiday-Proof Your Plan

You may not be able to control what food you’re served, and you’re going to see other people eating tempting treats. Meet the challenges armed with a plan:

• Eat close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. If your meal is served later than normal, eat a small snack at your usual mealtime and eat a little less when dinner is served.

• Invited to a party? Offer to bring a healthy dish along.

• If you have a sweet treat, cut back on other carbs (like potatoes and bread) during the meal.

• Don’t skip meals to save up for a feast. It will be harder to manage your blood sugar, and you’ll be really hungry and more likely to overeat.

• If you slip up, get right back to healthy eating with your next meal.

2. Outsmart the Buffet

Savor a serving of the foods you really love.

When you face a spread of delicious holiday food, make healthy choices easier:

• Have a small plate of the foods you like best and then move away from the buffet table.

• Start with vegetables to take the edge off your appetite.

• Eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to realize you’re full.

• Avoid or limit alcohol. If you do have an alcoholic drink, have it with food. Alcohol

can lower blood sugar and interact with diabetes medicines.

• Also plan to stay on top of your blood sugar. Check it more often during the holidays, and if you take medicine, ask your doctor if the amount needs to be adjusted.

3. Fit in Favorites

No food is on the naughty list. Choose the dishes you really love and can’t get any other time of year, like Aunt Edna’s pumpkin

pie. Slow down and savor a small serving, and make sure to count it in your meal plan.

4. Keep Moving

You’ve got a lot on your plate this time of year, and physical activity can get crowded out. But being active is your secret holiday weapon; it can help make up for eating more than usual and reduce stress during this most stressful time of year. Get moving with friends and family, such as taking a walk after a holiday meal.

5. Get Your Zzzs

Going out more and staying out later often means cutting back on sleep. Sleep loss can make it harder to manage your blood sugar, and when you’re sleep deprived you’ll tend to eat more and prefer high-fat, high-sugar food. Aim for seven to eight hours per night to guard against mindless eating.

Most of all, remember what the season is about—celebrating and connecting with the people you care about. When you focus more on the fun, it’s easier to focus less on the food.

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

If you plan for it, no food needs to be on the naughty list.

Dara Jones Joins HSS Long Island

A pediatric physiatrist, she sees a strong need for services here

Dara Jones, MD, of Port Washington has joined HSS Long Island, the Uniondale location of Hospital for Special Surgery. Jones is a pediatric physiatrist—a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation in children and teenagers. Her practice is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and management of physical conditions and impairments present at birth or that develop during childhood. In addition to Long Island, she will continue to practice at the main hospital on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

With patients generally ranging in age from infants to 18-year-olds, Jones seeks to improve quality of life for those with cerebral palsy; developmental disorders; musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions; gait abnormalities; muscular dystrophy; traumatic brain injuries; spinal cord injuries; spina bifida; and acute injuries affecting the muscles, bones and joints.

With only a handful of pediatric physiatrists on Long Island, she sees a strong need for services here. “Many of my Long Island patients have been making the trip into Manhattan, often for treatments

that require multiple appointments,” Jones said. “I am delighted that I can now provide services on Long Island, which will make it so much more convenient for them. Plus, the Uniondale location is a beautiful, modern facility that’s easy to access with ample parking.”

Jones knew she found her calling early on−the first time she saw a child’s face light up during a consultation. She was explaining to the seven-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, that she could do anything she wants to do, even if it looks a little different from the way others do it.

“It’s always about what patients can do; it’s never about what they can’t do,” she said. “I work with a team of experts at HSS to optimize treatment and provide care to meet the needs of each family and achieve the goals and reach the full potential of each patient.” The team often includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons; physical, occupational and speech therapists; social workers; and experts who make adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jones received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New

Orleans. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and a fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein School of Medicine.

She joins 36 specialists in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, adult physiatry, rheumatology and pain management at HSS Long Island, located in The Omni professional building off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale.

“The HSS system and standards are as strong on Long Island as they are in New York City,” Jones said. “And the recent expansion, additional imaging services and new rehab facility at the Nassau County location are impressive.”

Jones, who moved to Port Washington this year with her husband and two young sons, says she couldn’t be happier in her new home.

“We love the water; we love the beach. We go boating, we fish,” she said. “We are really happy here. It’s exactly what we wanted, a great place for our sons to grow up in.”

—HSS Long Island

Dr. Dara Jones

Double Up On The Guac?

Those avocados are good for your heart health

Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American Heart Association (AHA). That’s especially good news because the consumption of avocados in the U.S. has nearly tripled in the past two decades, up to nearly 2.6 billion pounds a year.

Avocados contain high amounts

of fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C and vitamin K.

The fruit is a known source of healthy, unsaturated fats and a great replacement for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats.

lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 21 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to those who never or rarely ate avocados.

A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association found that eating one avocado a day as part of a moderate-fat diet resulted in lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.

A study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that:

• People who ate at least one avocado each week had a 16 percent

• Replacing half a serving daily of margarine, butter, egg, yogurt, cheese or processed meats such as bacon with the same amount of avocado was associated with a 16 to 22 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease events.

The research on avocados aligns with the American Heart Association’s guidance to follow the Mediterranean diet – a dietary pattern focused on fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, fish and other healthy foods and plant-based fats such as

olive, canola, sesame and other non-tropical oils.

The AHA website (www.heart.org) has a number of hearthealthy recipes using avocados.

Cirrhosis-Related Readmissions Are Common

People with cirrhosis require frequent hospitalizations and often are readmitted soon after discharge, many times within 30 days. This is an obvious cause of concern for patients and their families who often question why this is happening.

This topic is a subject of much thought among all parties involved. The reasons why this phenomenon occurs are complicated and multi-factorial. Are the patients taking their medications correctly after leaving the hospital? Are the health care providers

providing timely outpatient follow up to these patients? Are insurance companies paying for needed outpatient medications after discharge?

A study recently released from the University of Indiana addresses this issue. Their findings were striking. Almost 40 percent of all patients with cirrhosis who were discharged from the hospital were readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Only 12 percent of these were preventable readmissions. The most common indications

for readmission were hepatic encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding and acute kidney injury.

Focus on the reasons behind these preventable readmissions such as the patient is discharged before being ready to go home, the lack of appropriate outpatient follow up being arranged prior to discharge and the inability of the patient to get the medications which were prescribed upon discharge in the outpatient setting.

Patients with cirrhosis routinely require hospitalization

and this impacts their overall quality of life. While most readmissions are secondary to disease progression and not preventable, there remains a subset which are preventable.

It behooves the medical profession to do all that it can to keep these patients from being unnecessarily admitted to the hospital by implementing policies that enable patients to obtain the care they need.

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HOMES

Recently Sold

This home at 26 Noel Ln. in the Ponds Edge section of Muttontown sold on Nov. 8 for $1,587,500. It is a beautiful location with a pond view, located within the Syosset school district. This spacious Colonial with plenty of light opens with a two-story entryway. The formal living room, with gleaming hardwood floors, flows into the family room which opens to a center-island, eat-in-kitchen. This home has fantastic flow for entertaining. The oversized master bedroom suite has two walk-in closets and a large dressing area. There are three additional bedrooms, all with closet systems and a full bathroom to clomplete the second floor. The fifth bedroom doubles as the home office and has a private full bathroom on the first floor. This home has a full, finished basement. The property is a half of an acre and has a pool and hot tub. There is also a large contained area with a playground. The entrance boasts a circular drive and a three-car garage.

HOME & DESIGN

Ready Outdoor Power Equipment For Winter Storage, Prep Your Snow Thrower

After your lawn gets its last seasonal cut, it is time to put away summer outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.

Here are a few tips to ensure proper equipment storage, maintenance and safe handling:

Review manuals

Know how to handle equipment safely including how to turn off equipment quickly and safely. Lost manuals can be found online. Save a copy on your computer, so it can be consulted when needed.

Service all equipment

Before storing spring and summer equipment, clean and service it or take it to a small engine repair shop. Drain and change engine oil and safely dispose of old oil. Service the air filter, and do other maintenance as directed by the owner’s manual.

Handle fuel properly

Unused fuel left in gas tanks over the winter can go stale and even damage equipment. Before storing equipment, add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, then run the equipment to distribute it.

Charge batteries

Remove and fully charge batteries before storing. Don’t store batteries on metal shelves or allow them to touch metal objects. Store them on a plastic or wood shelf in a climate-controlled structure.

Shelter equipment

Store spring and summer equipment in a clean and dry place such as a garage, barn or shed. Winter equipment should be kept away from the elements, but be easily available for use.

This home “Kirby Hill” at 11 Mansion Hill Dr. in Muttowntown sold on Nov. 4 for $2,940,000. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Kirby Hill, the original Joseph Stevens estate, was designed by Warren & Westmore circa 1902. It is set on seven rolling acres in the village of Muttontown, the jewel of Stone Hill. The home’s Baronial rooms all have original details. The home has been lovely restored to its original glory. It has 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms. It is located in a gated community with 24-hour security, a club house, lawn care and many other amenities.

Prepare, prepare, prepare

Make space in the garage or basement before the weather changes, so there is room to store larger yard items. Clean up your yard. Clear the paths used regularly in your yard.

—Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

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.

If shoes make the man, then meet Darren Smith, the man who makes the shoes. Far from being your average cobbler, Smith is the founder and creative director of Barollo Shoes, a luxury footwear brand whose bespoke approach has garnered a wealth of celebrity clients, athletes and VIPs including Caitlyn Jenner, Lupita Nyong’o, Jessica Biel, Sarah Paulson and Angelina Jolie since its 2018 launch. Not bad for a kid from Philadelphia whose prior life found him installing multi-million dollar IMAX systems around the country before he took the plunge into designing shoes back in 2014 and heading off to Venice, Italy for an intensive apprenticeship. Smith’s epiphany that he wanted to dive into the deep end of shoe design came while volunteering at the Devon Horse Show back in 2014. It was during the 10-day event where Smith came across La Mondial, a century-old manufacturer of custom riding boots based in South America.

“I met owner [Roberto Rivas II] at the show during one of my breaks,” Smith recalled. “I kept going back to watch the craftsmanship and videos they had and was blown away. On my third visit, there was a literal flash of light and a voice in my head that said I had to make shoes. It was as clear as this conversation. I have never had more direction and clarity in my life.”

The aspiring cobbler soon learned that Italy was where he would learn more about this new career in high end design and three months after the show, he bought a two-week round-trip ticket to attend a show and make connections. The return passage lapsed and Smith found himself

apprenticing

Barollo Shoes Sits At The Crossroads Of Luxury, Comfort And Style

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

was a philosophy that continues to inform Barollo Shoes to this day.

“I couldn’t have landed in a better place,” Smith said. “It opened my eyes to how the world is and I really fell in love with that aspect of Italy— the craftsmanship. These people I was working with weren’t rich but if you went to see them, they had the best appliances. They would have a prosciutto cutter that was thousands of dollars. They were committed to having the best of everything and everything oozed quality.”

in the early 1900’s or Ferragamo in the ‘50s or ‘60s,” Smith said.

“I hand-select all the materials.

I’m not just the designer—I make everything. I don’t do every part of every operation but I’m literally touching every shoe multiple times and doing multiple processes.”

week,

learning the craft. Just as important was Smith being immersed in Italian culture that valued high standards over mediocrity in all aspects be it food, architecture or time spent enjoying everyday life. It

Smith’s dedication to maintaining these lofty benchmarks found him setting up shop on the banks of the Riviera del Brenta, near Venice, in the heart of the luxury shoe capital of the world. It’s an area that where you’ll find Louis Vuitton’s Italian headquarters and where other luxury brands are manufactured including Jimmy Choos, Hermes and Chanel. It is here where Smith hand-picks Napa leather for lining in his women’s shoes that goes for $40 a square meter and is generally used for finished goods including handbags, gloves and leather jackets. And that uncompromising demand for quality even extends to the packaging (“People don’t think the box matters but when you buy a pair of shoes, the first thing the sales person hands you is the box. It’s like a car—the outside has to be as beautiful as the inside) which is produced by a company that is also a supplier for Tiffany’s, Valentino and Gucci. As for the actual footwear, Smith is proud to be very hands-on with each design handcrafted to order. This time-consuming process requires more than 350 individual steps to complete a finished pair of shoes and ranges from hand dying the skins to cutting and stitching each piece of leather.

“With me, you’re dealing with the designer like you did with Gucci

Not surprisingly, Smith’s services don’t come cheap. His lines includes women’s Dream Stilettos and Addison loafers and men’s boots, Daytona loafers and tuxedo shoes. He also makes belts and handbags. Barollos’ custom-made shoe line starts at $5,000. Given how time consuming this part of the creative process is, the current challenge is for Smith to scale up. He hopes to go from custom-made to ready-to-wear with the ideal goal of selling 10,000 to 20,000 pairs of shoes a year with sneakers at $750 and shoes starting at $950 and going up from there. Currently, he’s moving only hundreds of custom-made shoes. Because of Barollo being one of the most exclusive brands coming out of Italy, there is a wait for the products because of demand. Scalability is the challenge for 2023. Smith’s hope is that he can land his shoes in exclusive boutiques in cities like Miami, Palm Beach, Dallas and New York City. His one foray onto Long Island was in the Hamptons, where his shoe line was being carried by Fred Segal before that location closed. What sustains him is the feedback and loyalty of his customers thanks to the high quality and care that goes into each pair Smith produces.

“You asked what makes Barollo different—we are special,” he said. “When I’m in L.A. or New York and I’m wearing certain shoes, I get stopped on the streets all the time. If you’re wearing a Louboutin, I don’t know that anyone is stopping you.”

Visit www.barolloitaly.com to learn more about Barollo Shoes.

in Venice under Maestro Pietro, a local university professor with 40 years of experience making shoes. Mentor and mentee proceeded to spend 15-hour days, seven days a

Marisa Tomei wearing Barollos at the 2019 Tony Awards (Photos courtesy of Barollo archives)

Pink Satin Dream Stilettos

From left: Barollo founder Darren Smith with customer Chris Harrison

HappyHolidays

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FIND

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will tell the world how to treat you, sometimes with your words, though more often with your spine. People will understand what to expect from you as they watch you either stand straight, bend backward or mold yourself to the curvature of the situation. Do what works for you. Everyone’s backbone is di erent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t like to contribute to the conversation unless the opportunity organically arises. However, it will bene t you and ultimately everyone if you raise your pro le and position within a group. e power move is to contribute, even if you have to invent the reason. Make it known that you’re an ally, or a contender, as the case may be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your leisure time is precious, and when you really think about it, you have many options, so there’s no reason to say “yes” out of obligation or “no” out of fear. Novel choices o er the most bene t. If there’s any chance at all of doing something you’ve never done before, you’ll win just by showing up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e di erence between loving and being in love has to do with the e ort required in enactment. ose who are in love e ortlessly tend to their beloved, and indeed are so driven to do so that it would be much harder not to focus their attention thusly. is is the passion you have at your disposal this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A change seems necessary, but the time frame is unclear. Should it be done in an instant, or with a gentle, gradual shift? Until you feel surer, don’t begin. Strategize rst. You can always change your strategy when you know more, but if you go in without making a plan, you’ll get stuck with the one that is made for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s not hard for you to t in with new groups when you actually want to, and this week, you’ll accommodate and impress those who share your values. But the challenge comes when you interact with those who aren’t so easily understood. Your willingness to try is a testament to your excellent character.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will strike a deal. Whether you’re coming to an agreement about lunch or a life-changing decision, the joy or arduousness of the decision-making process will set a tone for what follows. Facts matter, but satisfaction is a feeling, not a fact. You’ll heed information that comes to you in the form of emotion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will nd yourself in a position where you know a lot more than you might want to say. Consider what’s being asked of you, what might bene t the situation and all that could be learned in the end. ere will be other things to weigh, too, like the emotions and rules of the situation. You’ll be a masterful diplomat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A tourist sees the ultra-low tide as an interesting phenomenon, while the islander sees it as a warning. You have special knowledge, too, and will be tuned in to signs about what’s around the corner. is week, there are potentials to realize, bene ts to scoop up, events to avoid and “tourists” to assist.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be rearranging your environment and schedule to get the alone time you need, especially for your project. In solitude, you’ll have laser focus and the productivity of a fast-moving robot. But if there’s even one person, animal or device to distract you, it’s a di erent story with a far less optimal outcome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are enmeshed in community, and it shows in your activities and conversations. is week, it will seem like you can’t go anywhere without running into someone you know, and you’ll love the unexpected route some of these meetups take. Your destiny will be favorably enhanced by tips, hints and invitations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’d like to trust a person or process, but you can’t be expected to have faith in a thing until you know it closely. You’ll work diligently to do that this week. “’Well now that we have seen each other,’ said the unicorn, ‘if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you.’” -- Lewis Carroll, “ rough the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ere”

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’ll be praised often and sometimes publicly this year! Some of the most validating attention you get is the kind you can put in your wallet. An overlap of interests will lead to an exciting love life. But when it’s time to get to work, you compartmentalize well and enjoy a clear focus that few can achieve. Approach your work with the idea that you will continue to deliver the same thing inde nitely. e right attitude for a job is the one you can maintain over a long term. If you’re opposed to a task, don’t do it even once.

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WORD FIND

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not be stopped if the diamonds were divided 3-2, led a low club to dummy’s queen. East won with the ace and shifted to the jack of hearts. Declarer ducked the jack and also the king, Besse signaling encouragement with the four followed by the deuce. South then took the next heart lead with the ace.

Aware that West had the missing queen of hearts, South decided to play a low diamond and duck it into East’s hand in order to guard against a possible 4-1 diamond division.

Accordingly, South led the deuce of diamonds toward dummy. When Besse played the four, declarer played dummy’s three in order to force East to win the trick. But East couldn’t oblige, and Besse’s four unexpectedly won the trick! He then cashed the queen of hearts to put the contract down one.

and these aberrations often lead to unusual results that become the basis for amusing — and sometimes hairraising — stories.

Consider today’s deal from a match between Peru and Switzerland. The Peruvian South got to three notrump, and Swiss star Jean Besse led the five of spades.

Declarer won with the ace and, realizing that the contract could

Of course, Besse should have played the nine of diamonds — which would have assured defeat of the contract — instead of the four, and declarer should have played dummy’s seven — which would have given him his ninth trick — instead of the three, but the fact is that neither of them did what he should have done.

However, par — down one at three notrump — was achieved, though in a most peculiar manner. Homer nodded not once but twice, and the nods canceled each other out.

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Great Neck Boy Scout Troop 10 Backpacked

Overnight In Harriman State Park

Troop 10 of Great Neck, New York went backpacking in Harriman State Park on a beautiful weekend in October. Fourteen scouts and 4 adult leaders backpacked 4.4 miles with their own personal gear, water, lightweight stoves, liquid fuel, food, tents, and water filters to the Stone Memorial Shelter.

They started at the Reeves Visitor Center, and hiked to the Stone Memorial Shelter with a detour up the Diamond Mountain which afforded beautiful views of the surrounding valleys with fall colors all around. Two more scouts

with two adult leaders hiked a shorter route to the shelter after the PSATs, and met the rest of the troop. Firemanship skills were taught or tested depending on the scouts’ level. Using water filters, they obtained water from nearby flowing streams thanks to recent rains.

The patrols cooked one pot meals on the lightweight stoves. The filling dinner included ground beef and rice and vegetables, and one patrol ate vegetarian. Several senior scouts in addition to cooking their own dinners, supervised the younger scouts, for safety, especially regarding the

lightweight stoves. Clean-up was easy and, after a campfire and snacks, all slept well. In the morning, the scouts boiled water for oatmeal, broke camp and backpacked 1.5 miles to the waiting cars.

Troop 10 meets at the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on 25 Prospect St. on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on school days. If you are interested to join Troop 10, please contact Dr. Dwight J Rosenstein at djrosenstein@ gmail.com.

—Submitted by Dr. Dwight Rosenstein, Scoutmaster

Boy Scouts atop Diamond Mountain at Harriman State Park.

Boy Scouts hand-filtering water from a stream.

A senior scout administering first aid to another scout. (Contributed photos)

SCHOOL NEWS

NORTH HIGH SENIOR NAMED STUDENT OF THE QUARTER BY NASSAU BOCES

North High School senior Jennifer (Avigail) Pinsky has been named a Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school. She is currently in her second year of the Computer Game Design and Programming Skills course at Barry Tech, which is a hands-on program that immerses students into the video game development industry as they learn to design and program their

own high-level, fully functioning video games.

Nassau BOCES Students of the Quarter are selected based on grades, attendance, work ethic, and preparedness. Honorees take the initiative on class projects and serve as role models for their fellow students, in both the classroom and the workplace.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

SADDLE ROCK ORGANIZES

Saddle Rock School helped support local families this Thanksgiving by hosting a food drive for the St. Aloysius Interfaith Food Pantry in Great Neck. This building-wide donation drive, now in its ninth year, was sponsored by the Saddle Rock Student Government. Kindergarten through fifth-grade classes worked together to collect the components of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Student government representatives and alternates decorated boxes and bags that were used to transport the generous donations to the food pantry on Nov. 18. Student Government faculty advisors are Evan Chen, Lauren Rio, and Jessica Schatz.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

The North Middle School Music Department is pleased to host their annual Winter Concert Series, featuring two evenings of music performances on Tuesday, Dec. 13, and Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Daniel J. Tomaselli Auditorium, 77 Polo Rd.

Music selections for both performances will include holiday classics, original

IMPROV AT SOUTH HIGH

Theatre South’s Improv Troupe, known as Hot Lunch Improv, performed on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the GP Room at South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd.

During the performance, students created characters and scenes based on ideas from the audience. The improv show is always a popular event to enjoy a spontaneous production by a talented cast.

For further information, please contact Ilana Meredith Schikler, drama teacher/

director, at (516) 441-4873 or visit www. gntheatresouth.com/improv-troupe.

Members of the Hot Lunch Improv Troupe, pictured here, are Anishka Arolkar, Antranig Baghdassarian, Cooper Brown, Joshua Davis (co-captain), Alexis Dorf, Nathan Gaysynsky, Amanda Roth (co-captain), Isabella Spagnoli, and Jessica Tamari.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

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works, and classic repertoire. The concerts are free and the public is invited to attend.

The concert on Dec. 13 featured performances by the grade six band, chorus, and orchestra. The grade six chorus is under the direction of vocal music teacher Arielle Murdocco, and the grade six band and orchestra are under the direction of instru-

The

depart-

ment head/instrumental music teacher Matthew Trinkwald.

For more information, please contact Mr. Trinkwald at 516-441-4551, or mtrinkwald@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

THANKSGIVING

mental music teacher Anthony Virgilio.

concert on Dec. 15 will feature performances by the grade seven-eight Band, chorus, and orchestra. The grade seven-eight chorus is under the direction of vocal music teacher Arielle Murdocco, and the grade seven-eight band and orchestra are under the direction of music

Jennifer (Avigail) Pinsky is congratulated by North High School guidance counselor Kristen Corrigan and special education department chair Cara McCormack during a Student of the Quarter recognition hosted by Nassau BOCES. (Photo courtesy of Nassau BOCES)

Theatre South’s Improv Troupe (Contributed photo)

Saddle Rock Elementary students at St. Aloysius Interfaith Food Pantry.

Students decorating donation packages. (Contributed photos)

GREAT NECK

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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

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COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman Mortgage Trust Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2006-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Ramin Gidanian; Nazanin Kohan a/k/a Nazanin Gidanian; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 18, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 106 Oxford Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11023.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Great Neck, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 2 Block 353

Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment $824,300.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601724/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 20, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 57 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, NY 11024. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Great Neck, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 1, Block 199 and Lot 55.

Approximate amount of judgment is $1,485,397.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010144/09. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north

side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a local law to modify Chapter 191 Article III §191-22 of the Village Code regarding the income eligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Exemption (SCRIE).

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT all people and agencies interested in this application will be given an opportunity to be heard at said public hearing.

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VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA

Ted M. Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 12-14-2022-1T-#236328-GN

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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all people interested with regard to the above will be given an opportunity to be heard at said public hearing.

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Longtime Community Advocate Passes Away

Carole Karp Cohen of Great Neck passes at age 84

JULIE PRISCO

Carole Karp Cohen peacefully passed away in her Great Neck home in October. Carole was 84 years old and passed surrounded by her loving family. Many people in the Great Neck, Glen Cove, and surrounding communities remember Carole as an advocate for the homeless and her social justice activism.

Carole is survived by her daughters Deborah Cohen and partner Paul Dennis of Northampton, Mass., Laura Cohen and partner Neil Pergament and their daughter Jacie Colette Cohen Pergament of Brooklyn, NY. The Great Neck Record spoke to Carole’s daughters, Deborah and Laura, about their mother and her contributions to the community.

“I think everyone thinks their parents or their mom is special. But I think she really was kind of extraordinary in a lot of ways,” said Laura. “And I feel like the world is a little less peaceful without her. I know there are a lot of people who are homeless or almost homeless that are just feeling the loss tremendously.”

Carole was a first-generation American, born in New York on April 9, 1936, and raised in the Bronx and Queens. Her parents, Beatrice and Edward Karp, fled Russia when hundreds of thousands of Jews were being murdered by pogroms.

Deborah feels that their grandmother’s strength in escaping to the United States partly inspired Carole to be such a strong activist for people.

“[My mother] didn’t really believe in citizenship,” said Deborah. “She just believed that we’re all citizens of the planet and should all share the resources and care for one another. And it doesn’t matter where you were born, but a human being is a human being.”

One of Carole’s favorite t-shirts said, ‘No human is illegal.’ Undocumented people were often, and sometimes still are, referred to as illegals. Deborah shared that her mother “felt like nobody is illegal just because you were born in a certain place.”

“For us, it just always seemed like she had this fine-tuned moral compass,” said Laura. “If asked, she always seemed to say that you do something because it’s the right thing to do.”

Carole completed her master’s degree at Bank Street College of Education in New York and taught pre-K at the Little Red School House in New York City. After marrying Richard Cohen in 1962, Carole stopped teaching and remained an outspoken supporter of civil rights.

She co-founded Mothers (and Others) Against the Draft. She was active in many social justice groups, including SANE, a citizen’s organization for nuclear disarmament, and CARECEN, the Central American Refugee Center based in Hempstead, NY. In 1995, the Town of Hempstead recognized Carole for her lifelong community service.

The organization Carole co-founded, Mothers (and Others) Against the Draft, allowed her to go to schools and talk to students about the realities of war.

“She would pull away the curtain of glamour and let people know about options for being a conscientious objector,” said Deborah.

Deborah and Laura both remember their mother protesting and organizing for social justice. Whether marching on the street corners of Great Neck or organizing buses to march in Washington, Carole was a part of it.

“My mother always had a very keen eye and awareness about over-policing in communities of color and how the criminal punishment system was so inequitable in terms of how black people were treated versus white people,” said Deborah. “And she used to go with some homeless people to court to advocate for them. She’d see that they couldn’t afford a lawyer and that if they went on their own, they had a lower chance of getting away with the things that white people just get away with all the time.”

Carole was very involved with the North Shore Soup Kitchen and North Shore Shelter Program, both in Glen Cove. She helped establish the North Shore Shelter Program after two men, in separate instances, froze to death on the streets of Glen Cove. Carole and other outraged community members and the clergy helped form the shelter program in the First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove.

Carole has volunteered at the soup kitchen since it opened its doors in 1989. She cooked and served meals to those in need, taught English classes, collected and distributed clothing, and met people to help with whatever circumstance they were in.

With Thanksgiving passing recently, Deborah and Laura recalled how important that holiday was for their mother. Carole’s Thanksgiving celebrations could last days because of providing hot meals to those who didn’t have a place to celebrate.

“With her involvement at the soup kitchen, if there were anyone there, whether they were volunteers or soup kitchen guests that didn’t have somewhere to go, she would bring them home,” said Laura. “So our Thanksgiving meals could have upwards of 35 people. It was always really special.”

“Anybody who didn’t have a place to go is always welcome, but there were always people who were political exiles or people who were escaping war,” said Deborah.

At one Thanksgiving, Carole had the Mothers of the Disappeared, a group of women from Nicaragua whose husbands and sons had been killed. These women’s husbands and sons disappeared because the Nicaragua contras were killing civilians. Groups of women marched to the police station and demanded to know what was happening to their husbands and sons, and these women were tortured, shared Deborah.

“So my mother was part of a group that

had funded and brought these women to the United States to speak before Congress to try to get some help,” said Deborah.

“They showed up at our Thanksgiving table and there was a woman who sat across from me who was missing an eye because she had been tortured. And on the one hand, I was traumatized, but on the other hand, I was so amazed at my mother that she would have the courage and the hutzpah to do what nobody else was doing.”

Carole’s dedication to activism and being an advocate was equivalent to her commitment to her family. Laura and Deborah remember how much she adored family and children and how important quality time was to her.

“She had a pin that said ‘Give a damn.’ She felt strongly that you should be an involved citizen,” said Laura. “And if something doesn’t seem right, you should say something. It was a part of what we grew up with, knowing that we should stand up and try and make a change.”

“She was a great role model for all of us and for her granddaughter,” said Laura. “So I do feel so grateful that we had her for as long as we did, but it’s never enough.”

According to information shared with the Great Neck Record, “Carole’s generous spirit and open heart helped her survive personal loss and unending grief. Her son, Jonathan Cohen, died after a battle with cancer in 2003. Her husband, Dr. Richard Cohen, retired chief of surgery at Parson’s Hospital in Queens, died in 2015 after a long illness. He was 83. They had been married for 52 years. Carole’s unofficially adopted son, Michael Lofton, died in 2020.”

A memorial celebration of Carole’s life is being planned for Spring 2023. For information contact: carolecohenmemorial@gmail. com. Donations can be made in Carole Cohen’s name to North Shore Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 168, Glen Cove, NY, 11542. https:// www.northshoresoupkitchen.org

Carole Karp Cohen (Photo provided by the Cohen Family)

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