Manhasset Press 12/14/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Hardscrabble Apples: Long Island Duo Forages, Makes Cider

Preserving Long Island’s agricultural heritage one glass at a time

AMANDA OLSEN

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They could be on the side of the highway, overgrown in a backyard, or standing alone in front of a house, but Long Island’s wild apples are far from useless. The apples often attract animals, birds and insects. They also represent the agricultural history of our region.

Crabapples, the primary apple used for hard cider in Europe during colonial times, are not native to North America. European colonists brought seeds over to plant crabapple trees as early as 1623. Everyone in the colonies, from adults to small children, drank hard cider. The fermentation of the apples sterilizes the cider through the addition of alcohol, making the cider safer to drink than the water in early America. Hard cider was so important to the colonists that it was used as a form of currency. Once the colonists discovered that they could prolong the fermentation of hard cider to create apple cider vinegar, they used it to preserve vegetables via pickling. Pickling was necessary to preserve enough food for the long New England winters.

According to The Jentsch Lab at Cornell, the English were the first to plant apples on Long Island. The first commercial nursery, Prince Nurseries in Flushing, was established on Long Island by the Huguenots in 1730. Not too long after, in 1750, a dessert apple called the Yellow Newtown Pippin originated in the area now known as Elmhurst.

Crabapples and other varieties grow wild all over Long Island, and for Erik Longabardi of Roslyn and Benford Lepley of Glen Cove, those apples can also be pressed into delicious cider, returning them to their historical roots.

Their business, Floral Terranes, makes both wine and cider in Longabardi’s garage in Roslyn. The grapes come from a group of farmers on the North Fork, but the cider is made with apples foraged from trees all over the island, from Queens to Orient Point. Longabardi has an ongoing interest in food preservation and art, and Floral Terranes is

a natural extension of that.

“I always say it’s a preservation project. It’s trying to figure out what Long Island’s agricultural past was like, and what it’s like now and what it’s going to look like for the future. The ciders and the wine are the end results of all the work we do, but a lot of the work is looking for the trees, getting all these contacts to let us use their trees, and then also the preservation part. The main goal is finding as many trees as we can. We are getting these trees’ genetics and then saving them by getting blood wood from the trees and then grafting them to rootstock. So that way, if anything should happen to these trees, through land development or if someone decides that they don’t want that apple tree on their property anymore, we have that genetics. And that’s going to produce the same exact apple tree as the one that will no longer be there,” Longabardi said.

The process for foraging the apples always starts with making a personal connection. No apples are ever harvested without permission. Longabardi has an established system for reaching out: “I drive around in my car and I have these Xerox copies of like, ‘Hi, my name is Erik Longabardi. I am a New York City public school teacher, but I’m really interested in apple trees and I’d like to talk to you about your apple tree,’ and I put it on people’s mailboxes. I leave my number on and my email on it.”

These connections often lead to further opportunities to forage and create a network within the community. “Once you have permission from that person, you have that tree with that landowner or that municipality or whatever, that’s a good opportunity for a relationship to happen there where you know, they’re like ‘I have a friend who has an apple tree.’ There’s a larger conversation.”

Additionally, Floral Terranes helps the owner to maintain their trees, leading to a longer life and more apples. “what we do is like, ‘we’re gonna take your apples, but I think your tree needs pruning.’ We’ll help them prune their tree so it can live longer,” Longabardi said, referring to the often

A tree full of unharvested apples. (Photo by Gary Fultz on Unsplash)

...we just want that seed bank to keep on growing and have a place where the seeds can bloom and blossom into old trees that will remain beyond my lifetime.

—Erik Longabardi, Floral Terranes

Pressing apples in 2018. These are from the Gwathemy Estate, located on the border of Glen Head and Old Brookville.

(Photo by Floral Terranes via Instagram)

Capital Bond Projects For Manhasset Schools Have Been Approved

With this 69% approval, the district moves forward with modernizing its aging facilities to continue serving Manhasset’s children

AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

The community took to the polls December 8 to decide whether or not to move forward with approximately 50 projects to improve the district’s three schools. The bond was approved by a vote of 672 yes votes to 296 no votes. With two structures, the Secondary School and Munsey Park, over 80 years old, and Shelter Rock at 54 years old, many rooms and facilities are in need of repair. Additional projects were proposed to repurpose and modernize some spaces that are not being used to their full potential.

The proposed projects for all three schools fall into categories of safety and security, infrastructure, and academic

and co-curricular. Some of the safety concerns include aging doors and windows that need to be updated to better protect students. Other areas of safety include asbestos abatement and parking lot and roadway improvements. Infrastructure projects include electrical changes, heating and cooling, and remodeling bathrooms. There are a number of academic and co-curricular projects, such as remodeling auditoriums, the library, life skills and other spaces to make them more functional.

The total recommended scope of work comes to $ 43,996,484, with $10,364,310 for safety and security, $11,960,750 on infrastructure and $ 21,671,424 for academic and co-curricular projects. The average taxable assessed value of a home in Manhasset is approximately $1,400. The impact of this proposed scope of work on the school tax bill for this home would be less than $350 annually.

At its April 7 meeting, the school board

chose 19 members to its ad hoc long term Facilities Planning Committee, whose members represented diverse groups, including families with children in school, parents of children in the fine and performing arts and parents with children involved in athletics.

Rosemary Johnson, the former assistant superintendent for finance, was part of the committee and updated the board at several summer meetings.

The building condition survey, conducted every five years by the district architects, is an infrastructure-driven analysis of each building, and served as the foundation for the committee.

But it wasn’t just “bricks and mortar.” The committee was asked to consider academic and co-curricular projects that would enhance the educational experience.

Committee members participated in extensive tours of each building,

accompanied by building administrators and district architect John Grillo to understand the elements of the building condition survey, and the academic and co-curricular needs of each building.

That committee also spent time understanding the impact of the scope of work on property taxes paid by homeowners.

After the bond was approved for public vote, multiple avenues were made available for members of the community to be involved in the decision-making process. There were community forums, shared decision teams and community tours to show the areas of concern in each building.

The vote allows work to begin, but the projects will likely take two to three years to complete. Most of the work will be accomplished over the summer breaks, but some work will require closures, especially the work on the auditoriums.

—With additional reporting by Frank Rizzo

mutually beneficial nature of the foraging operation.

Each site has unique properties that lead to apple varieties found nowhere else. Often they have adapted to the specific conditions of that landscape, creating special flavor profiles. “I found some pretty cool crabapple trees in Plandome, actually. some of them had really high acid. They were bitter sharps. They had some good acids and tannins. Just like in wine certain grapes have different flavor profiles, it’s the same thing with apples, There were some old crabapple trees that we don’t know the type of apple. We don’t really know the names of the trees; we just know that this is a really special apple, one, because the tree is very old, or two, it’s likely a wild seeded tree.”

The timeline for making cider is really a year-round affair, especially finding new trees. Real estate ads are a great source because fruit trees are often a selling point. Springtime makes finding trees easy because the blossoming of the apple trees can be seen fairly clearly. Sometimes they look on Google Maps to get an idea if the property has an orchard in the backyard.

For harvesting and making cider, the timing is usually August to November. Longabardi cited last year’s drought and then Hurricane Ida as a double monkey-wrench: “Last year was probably the earliest we’ve ever started harvesting apples, which was around mid-August. And we

harvest to the end of November. That’s our time for harvesting and pressing the apples. But the hurricane last year sort of threw everyone off. The apples are supposed to be on the tree for a lot longer, but the drought happened, and then the hurricane hit and then all the apples fell off the tree a bit early. So we had to collect those apples and basically hold them for as long as we could before we pressed them just because they were not fully mature. We took a lot of those apples back to our garage and stored them in the garage for as long as we could so the apples could develop a little bit more.”

For Longabardi and Lepley, the future is about so much more than expanding their cider- and wine-making operation.

The heart of what they are doing is about preservation and heritage. The hope is to establish something to carry these trees into posterity. “The next step for Floral Terranes is not to make more cider, or to make more wine, but finding as many trees as we can, get permission, grow the nursery (that Lepley is working on), and work with a lot of local organizations such as like the North Shore Land Alliance. That’s really the end game, looking for land where someone will take our trees and they’ll be there forever. If the nursery is this kind of seed bank, then we just want that seed bank to keep on growing and have a place where the seeds can bloom and blossom into old trees that will remain beyond my lifetime.”

If anyone has an apple, crabapple, or pear tree they want to share with Floral Terranes, please reach out at floralterranes@gmail. com or call (516)-382-1772.

A typical harvest. (Photo submitted by Floral Terranes)

The exterior of Longabardi’s Roslyn home. The Floral Terranes operation is in the garage. (Photo by Floral Terranes via Instagram)

Manhasset Resident, Infectious Disease Expert Dies At 71

Dr. Joseph Masci took on HIV, Ebola and COVID-19

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Dr. Joseph Masci was not afraid to confront danger. In fact, the Manhasset resident made it his life’s mission. Dr. Masci was an internationally recognized infectious disease and environmental medicine expert, a physician, a teacher, an author and a leader in the NYC Health + system.

Dr. Joe Masci began his career as an attending physician. He went on to serve as the Director of Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst for 15 years before taking on the role as Chairman of the hospital’s Global Health Institute in 2017. Over the years, he was a continuous source of support to a health system faced with multiple emerging pathogens.

As an infectious disease expert, Joe played an important role in shaping New York’s response to HIV/AIDS, post-9/11 emergency planning, preparations for Ebola,

and COVID. In 1985, he founded Elmhurst Hospital’s AIDS program, which treats more than 1,500 people and has been recognized repeatedly for its high quality. rough his work with the NYS AIDS Institute and the NYC HIV Planning Council, he played an important role in shaping city and state AIDS policy, making it more humane and generous. He also led multi-year projects to improve AIDS care in Russia and in Ethiopia. For these e orts, he was been honored by the White House, the state and the city, receiving many awards including Mount Sinai’s highest teaching honor, the Jacobi Medallion. He wrote books on HIV care, bioterrorism preparedness, and Ebola that have been used around the world. As a consultant to the United Nations, he gave regular updates on infectious disease topics to 200 UN medical sta . He was a major contributor to the development of therapeutics that suppressed HIV and was invited to consult with the Vatican in Rome to help shape their response to HIV/AIDS.

After 9/11, his work focused on Emergency Preparedness, Bioterrorism, TB and Ebola. Most recently, Dr. Masci played a vital role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A caring and compassionate doctor and mentor, Dr. Masci helped shape many NY infectious disease physicians who trained in part at Elmhurst Hospital. Many say he was their role model of a physician who combined vast knowledge with a kind, compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Dr. Masci graduated from the NYU School of Medicine, completed a Medicine internship and residency at the Boston City Hospital and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He was a long-time faculty member at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where he was Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Global Health. He died Nov. 15, 2022, of renal cancer at the age of 71.

—With contributions from NYC Health + and the family of Dr. Joseph Masci

Indian Community Of Manhasset Celebrates Diwali

Recently the Indian Community of Manhasset (ICM) hosted their 7th Annual Diwali event at the Mint Restaurant in Garden City. This year’s gathering was the largest ever. As always it was a fun-filled event with over one hundred in attendance. In customary Indian tradition, the evening commenced with diya lighting followed by several performances by children. Performances consisted of dances to some very popular Bollywood songs, violin, trumpet, and clarinet performances, shloka/pooja recital, and singing. The hard work put in by the kids to prepare for these performances was very evident from their flawless execution. Children performing at this event included Sahana Gupta, Krisha Wadhwa, Sonia Purani, Deven Purani, Sumira Chandrashekhar, Amaya Agarwal, Aarav Mishra and Shreya Kedia.

The community also enjoyed the presence of New York state senator Anna Kaplan, Manhasset School District Superintendent Dr. Gaurav Passi, Dr. Owens, Ms. Rushforth, Dr. Gately and Mr. Dragone, also from Manhasset schools.

All special guests stayed for the better part of the program and engaged with the community members on a range of topics. They witnessed the performances by the children, most of whom attend the local District schools. In her remarks, Senator Kaplan captured ICM’s purpose well, stating, “Your actions and activities are needed and beneficial, but more importantly it contributes to a good future for our children”.

In his remarks, School Superintendent Dr Passi commended the kids and spoke of

relevant programs in the school district that enrich children’s lives and how parents can work with the school to advance its many programs.

Sandeep Gupta, one of the main organizers of the event, commented, “It’s very rewarding to see how this community comes together year after year and actively participates to make the annual Diwali event memorable. I am most impressed with how the children of this community enjoy celebrating our heritage and culture. Our children are always first to get to the dance floor when the

DJ gets going with some popular Bollywood music. It’s so much fun.”

Vick Wadhwa, who also leads many aspects of ICM, said, “This year was special as we had Senator Kaplan and the school leadership in attendance who seemed to enjoy every bit of the evening. I am hopeful their interactions with the community allowed them to better understand us and the continued contributions we make locally. Welcoming many new families was another highlight at this year’s event.”

The celebration was also supported by

many local businesses such as Aurasculpt Laser, Herb & Olive, Serendipitea, Nicole Rose, Nubest Salon, Young’s Fine Wines, Publicans, 40 Love Lifestyle, Denny’s and Funky Monkeys. In addition to Sandeep Gupta and Vick Wadhwa, all those who played a lead role in hosting this terrific event include – Sujata Gupta, Deepa Wadhwa, Sonali Narain, Nilanjana Misra, Veera Purani, Chet Purani, Abhilasha Kedia, Sonia Jajoo and Shivani Agarwal.

—Submitted by Sandeep Gupta, Indian Community of Manhasset

Dr. Joseph Masci (Photo by Elizabeth Bass)

Grief Workshops Offer Imaginative And Effective Approaches As Part Of The Healing Process

Each year at the start of the holiday season, feelings of grief intensify among those who have lost loved ones and may continue throughout the entire two-month holiday season. Every invitation and holiday card received, and each trip to a card store or mall can trigger feelings of isolation, pain and sadness.

Experts say that when experiencing intensified feelings at holiday time, grief workshops can provide bereaved individuals an opportunity to join together and learn how to enjoy the holidays again, following a loss.

“Grief workshops function on two levels. First, they connect individuals who have a shared experience of loss and second, they provide valuable tools and therapeutic programs for the bereaved to heal and learn how to live their lives,” said Adam Rabinovitch, Executive Director of COPE, a nonprofit grief and healing organization helping parents and families living with the loss of a child.

Bereavement Specialist Lisa StrahsLorenc, who recently led a holiday focused grief workshop for Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum and its partnership with COPE said, “I have always known

how precious life is and how quickly it can change. At holiday time, celebrating those we have lost is a natural part of the grieving process, but it’s also a time to create new holiday traditions to help us move forward and this is where creative grieving techniques comes in.”

Individuals who joined Strahs-Lorenc for her workshop learned how to rethink the

holidays after loss by creating new ways to celebrate while keeping their holiday memories with lost loved ones alive. “My goal is to help people change their outlook about the holidays by tapping into their memories to create a new holiday with a new and special meaning,” continued Strahs-Lorenc.

One impactful and therapeutic exercise Strahs-Lorenc teaches works by tapping into memories to help rethink the holidays after loss.

“We can all choose how we move forward in our lives. Hands-on, therapeutic exercises to help mourners create new memories from their old ones is a very effective and impactful way to help individuals heal,” continued Strahs-Lorenc. “It’s all about creating new traditions. The exercise works by thinking about all of your favorite childhood memories, as well as the memories you made as an adult, with your lost loved one. We then combine these memories and these activities into a new holiday, where all of the special moments from the past are incorporated into upcoming celebrations.”

“Grief is a part of life, but unlike other milestones, dealing with the death of a

loved one is not learned or taught, but something mourners were left to cope with on their own,” said Lillian Julien, Founder and President Emerita of COPE. “Thankfully today, individuals who have experienced loss can heal and learn to cope and live, through the help of workshops led by experienced professionals.”

“Pinelawn is fortunate to be partnering with COPE to help generate awareness for grief healing services and share tools to help grieving individuals along their grief journey. We are proud to make these essential grief workshops available for free to the bereaved,” said Justin Locke, President of Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum.

Now in its second year, Pinelawn’s online Grief Workshop Series was created during the Covid Pandemic to support those mourning the loss of loved ones, when many remained isolated in their homes. To learn about Pinelawn’s upcoming events, including its ongoing Grief Workshop Series, visit www.pinelawn. com/events.

—Submitted by Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

Bereavement Specialist Lisa Strahs-Lorenc (Photo submitted by Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum)

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

Defensive Driving Course

The next defensive driving course at the Manhasset Library is scheduled for December 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Take the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course to save 10% on your automobile insurance. This class will be offered again in both February and March. Contact (516) 627-2300 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

Christmas Bird Count

The North Shore Audubon Society will hold its annual Christmas bird count from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Jennifer at (516)767-3454 to participate,

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

Book Ends Cafe in the Library

Join Librarian Cheryl at 10:30 a.m. for a stimulating in-person book discussion of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This timeless classic chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England. Come laugh and cry with the March family in this beloved classic. Meg – the sweet-tempered one.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Jo – the smart one. Beth – the shy one. Amy – the sassy one; together, they’re the March sisters. Their father is away at war and times are difficult, but the bond between the sisters is strong. Through sisterly squabbles, happy times and sad, their four lives follow different paths, and they discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do. This book discussion will take place IN PERSON. Registration is required. Masks are encouraged. Food and beverages not permitted in library meeting rooms. Space is limited. Contact (516) 6272300 for more information.

TUESDAY, JAN 17

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

grievance workshops should visit https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD11.

MONDAY, JAN. 23

Digital

SAT: What You Need to Know

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

ONGOING Free Parking

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

Through the end of December: Fall 2023 Kindergarten Registration

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

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

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

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

Calligraphy

Every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the lower level Meeting Room at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Contact Ting Wong at (516)708-1287 or email tingdaiwong@ gmail.com.

York, the 2023 Annual Village Election in the Village of Plandome Heights shall be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome, New York, and that, the offices to be filled at said election and the terms thereof are as follows:

Trustee, Two (2) Years

Trustee, Two (2) Years Trustee, Two (2) Years

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Village of Plandome Heights Arlene Drucker Clerk-Treasurer Dated: December 5, 2022

AVISO LEGAL VILLAGE OF

PLANDOME HEIGHTS

SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Elecciones del Estado de Nueva York, la elección anual de la Villa para el 2023 correspondiente a Village of Plandome Heights se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de marzo de 2023 en Plandome Village Hall, 65 South Drive, Plandome, New York, y que los cargos por cubrir en dicha elección y sus períodos respectivos son los siguientes:

Fideicomisario, dos (2) años Fideicomisario, dos (2) años Fideicomisario, dos (2) años

Por orden del consejo de fideicomisarios

Village of Plandome Heights

Arlene Drucker

Secretaria-tesorera

Fecha: 5 de diciembre de 2022 12-14-2022-1T-#236299MAN

LEGAL NOTICE

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

January 19, 2023, 8:00pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Inc. Village of Plandome Manor will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chap. 417 of the Laws of 2021. This meeting will be held in-person at Vil-

lage Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030.

BZA2022-10 Application of Mr. and Mrs. Quinn, 30 Elm Sea Lane, Manhasset, is requesting a variance for the following:

1-Proposed unfinished storage room that exceeds the

required F.A.R. 2-Proposed deck that exceeds the required open space ratio.

BZA2022-2 Application of Mr. Pilavas, 280 Stonytown Road, Manhasset, is requesting a variance for sky exposure plane

BY ORDER OF THE

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 Meeting Dates

VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL

ZONING BOARD OF

APPEALS

MARIO HARRIS, CHAIRMAN LISA MANCUSO, VILLAGE CLERK

Dated: December 7, 2022 12-14-2022-1T-#236386MAN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 7:30 pm, on the first Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted).

Jan. 3 (Tues.) Apr. 3 July 10 (2nd Mon.) Oct. 2

Feb. 6 May 1 Aug. 7 Nov. 6

Mar. 6 June 5 Sept. 5 (Tues.) Dec. 4

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 7:00 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted).

Jan. 18 Apr 19 July 19 Oct. 18

Feb. 15 May 17 Aug. 16 Nov. 15

Mar. 15 June 21 Sept. 20 Dec. 13 (2nd Wed.)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Architectural Review Committee of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 7:00 pm, on the last Monday of the month, unless otherwise. noted).

Jan. 30 Apr. 24 July 31 Oct. 23 (4th Mon.)

Feb.27 May 30 (Tues.) Aug. 28 Nov. 27

Mar. 27 June 26 Sept. No Meeting Dec. 20 (Wed..)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Village Justice Court of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 6:30pm, on the fourth Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise. noted).

Jan. 25 Apr. 26 July 26 Oct. 25

Feb. 22 May 24 Aug. 23 Nov. 29 (5th Wed.)

Mar. 22 June 28 Sept. 27 Dec. 27

Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York

Dated: January 1, 2022

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

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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

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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

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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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.”

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

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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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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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Holiday Happenings

Get festive with these activities near and far

JENNIFER CORR

It’s that time of year where colorful lights make even a simple drive home festive, and holiday music plays on the speakers everywhere you go. But for a more intentional celebration of the holiday, whether you got your family, friend, partner or just yourself in tow, here are some activities for some great seasonal fun. I included activities that are just around the corner, require a little bit of travel if you’re trying to get out of town, and activities that range in cost from free to a pretty penny. Hopefully, there will be something on this list for everybody. All of these are ongoing through January, making for a handy list to have on hand when you have a free night and are feeling festive.

Nassau County Light shows: Space-Inspired Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Adventure: Experience 20 acres of vivid lanterns and holiday lights from NYC Winter Lantern Festival at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr. in Roslyn Harbor. One ticket covers the entire car. The show will run through Jan. 8. Visit www.nassaumuseum.org to reserve tickets. $50 a car.

Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens:

Enjoy this walk-through experience of holiday lights, sights and sounds at the gardens,

71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Visit www.shimmeringsolstice.com to buy tickets, $34.95 for adults and $26.95 for seniors.

Magic Of Lights:

Enjoy a magical drive-through holiday experience at Jones Beach State Park, 150 Bay Pkwy. in Wantagh. Also enjoy a holiday village complete with holiday refreshments, illuminating mega trees, a holiday photo with Santa and an outdoor skating rink. Buy tickets at www.magicoflights.com for $25 a standard vehicle.

Long Beach Boardwalk Lights:

Through Jan. 14, enjoy a free holiday nautical-themed lights display on the Long Beach Boardwalk every evening from 5 to 9 p.m. This attraction is free.

Pure Magic LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival: LuminoCity is partnering with Nassau County to bring to life a world of magical light installations at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, 10 Park Blvd, East Meadow. Venture through a wildlife safari, dinosaur adventures, HolidayLand and other themed light displays. Visit www.luminocityfestival.com to buy tickets, $32 for adults and $19 for kids.

Interactive: All-New Animated Children’s Story: At Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury, take “A Stroll with Santa” through Dec. 31. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Long Island Cares at the end of your walkthrough.

Bayville Winter Wonderland:

There’s many holiday activities at Bayville Adventure Park, 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville, from building a “Dream Bear,” skating, to riding on a train, meeting Santa, and so much more. Tickets for adults start at $26.75, and $22.75 for children. There are also scary Christmas attractions for horror fans available (which cost extra).

Candelight Evenings:

From Dec. 21 to Dec. 29, enjoy the holidays and history at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd. in Old Bethpage. The evening features a candle-

light procession each night. See chestnuts roasting on an open fire, broom making, visit Santa and more. Purchase tickets at www.oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org. which are $20 for adults and $15 for children and seniors.

Holiday Village: Through Dec. 24, stop by the Milleridge Village, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho, for many activities in the holiday village, including a Polar Express Train, bounces and inflatables, an escape room, characters, holiday lights and sweet treats. Attractions range in price from $5 to $20, and bundles are available. Visit www.milleridgeinn. com for more information.

Suffolk County Spectating (all are free)

Even The Big Duck, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is feeling festive. Stop by and enjoy its holiday lights at 1012 NY-24 in Flanders.

The Huntington Holiday Spectacular: Guests can visit Wall Street in Huntington daily through January to view a winter wonderland, complete with an 80-foot tree. There will be a light show every 30 minutes, and it will be lit from 5:30 to 11 p.m.

The Montauk Lighthouse: Beginning on Nov. 26, the end of Long Island has been brightened by the Montauk Light House, which is decorated in lights. The address is 2000 Montauk Hwy. Montauk Point State Park is open daily through 6 p.m.

New York City

Spectating (all are free) Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah: There is a celebration every night of Hanukkah with live music, hot latkes and gifts for children, as well as a lighting. The Menorah can be found in Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Everyone knows about this, but you can’t make a local holiday guide without including it. See the famous tree at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York daily.

Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window:

This holiday window will be on display at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship store, 611 5th Ave. in New York, through Jan. 3. The 2022 show features more than 600,000 lights on the 10-story-tall facade of the building. This year, Saks Fifth Avenue partnered with Elton John to support his AIDS Foundation.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights:

This neighborhood in Brooklyn takes holiday lights to a new level. For more than 30 years, the giant beautiful homes of Dyker Heights enjoy a friendly holiday lights competition. The lights are visible every day of the week starting at around dusk through around 10 p.m. It is suggested to either enjoy the neighborhood by foot, as the area is very popular and crowded, or to hop on a tour bus run by residents of Dyker Heights. The website is www.dykerheightschristmaslights.com and the price per seat is $75.

Holiday Markets

Bryant Park Winter Village: Ice skating, Le Carrousel, holiday shops and more can be found here. The address is 42nd Street and 6th Ave. in New York. The village runs through 8 p.m.

Grand Central Holiday Fair:

Skip the cold air and venture inside Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central, 89 E 42nd St. for a holiday market that features 36 local-artisan vendors. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fair will end on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.

Brooklyn Flea:

The Holiday Market is in full swing every weekend through Christmas Eve. Browse through 50 local vintage and handmade vendors. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays at 80 Pearl St., Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.

This holiday season I wish to express my gratitude to all of those who have continued to support me, allowing me to keep doing what I love. I take great pleasure from introducing new families to the North Shore communities of Port Washington & Sands Point. There is truly nothing like the feeling of helping my clients through the process of buying or selling a home.

Governor Hochul Announces Historic Arts Funding

To Record Number Of Artists And Organizations

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced nearly $45 million in grant awards through the New York State Council on the Arts. Through a record level of state funding for the arts, these grants will support over 1,200 arts organizations and 426 artists as they return to pre-pandemic levels of capacity and creation. Organizations in the area that received awards include The Long Island Children’s Museum and the Creative China Center in Garden City, the Eglevsky Ballet in Bethpage, Friends of Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, the Great Neck Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Landmark on Main Street and Long Island Traditions (both in Port Washington), the Tilles Center in Brookville and the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn.

“For hundreds of years, artists from around the world have called New York their home because of our culture, diversity, and creativity,” Governor Hochul said. “Their innovations fuel our economy, our tourism industry and the health and well-being of our communities, and this year’s historic commitment will spur our continuing recovery from the pandemic and set the course for a stronger future.”

The Support for Organizations grants will provide $38,452,500 to 1,214 arts groups

including museums, visual arts programs, arts education organizations, and music, dance, and theater companies. The Support for Artists grants will provide $4,260,000 to 426 artists. The Special Opportunities grants will provide $1,737,450 to support folk art apprentices for individual artists, rehearsal and studio spaces for the performing arts and performing arts residencies. Additional funding was provided to support State

Community Regrant partners.

In 2021, NYSCA overhauled its funding strategies to allow greater access to art funding across the state and recommitted its support to artists. As a result, NYSCA increased its funding of artists by 400 percent and awarded grants to 83 percent of first-time applicants.

In October, Governor Hochul announced $32 million in grants to 1,032 organizations,

including state community regrant partners, arts partnerships, and arts organizations throughout the state. NYSCA’s record grantmaking budget comprises $140 million for FY 2023, plus an additional $100 million in multi-year capital funding to facilitate large-scale capital projects that prioritize community development and placemaking. NYSCA is still accepting applications for the Capital Projects Fund through Jan. 12, 2023. The FY 2023 budget also includes a $100 million expansion of the New York City Musical Theater Tax Credit, administered by Empire State Development.

New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Mara Manus said, “We are immensely grateful to Governor Hochul and our State Legislature for their historic investment in the arts. This unprecedented level of funding and NYSCA’s continued efforts to increase access to the arts have yielded a record number of grantees. These 1,200 statewide grants will bring crucial support to creative workers and arts organizations of all sizes. We know that, through this critical grantmaking, New Yorkers and our visitors will directly experience the measurable benefits of this investment in the arts sector for decades to come.”

—Submitted by the Office of the Governor

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

It’s usually the smell of sizzling latkes that marks the start of Chanukah. In Manhasset, the start of Chanukah also includes the annual Chanukah party on the Mary Jane Davies Green on Plandome Road December 18 At 3 p.m.

Sponsored by the Chabad of Manhasset, The Town of North Hempstead, and North Shore University Hospital, the celebration features the Guinness World Record holder “World’s Fastest Ice Carver” who will carve an ice menorah.

A magician will delight all, while children

will enjoy the face painting and catching the “gelt” dropped by the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department. And don’t forget to have your picture taken with Mr. Dreidel.

Traditional Chanukah foods will be on hand such as latkes, jelly donuts and chocolate gelt as well as hot coffee. Menorah To-Go kits, will also be available for you to take home.

We are honored to announce that a performance by the Manhasset High School Band led by Mr. Greg Sisco, will fill the park with the sounds of Chanukah.

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“This event has become a wonderful annual tradition to celebrate together as one community,” said Rabbi Mendel Paltiel of the Chabad of Manhasset. “It’s a special time for the community and a special time of the year to come together. On Chanukah we have the mitzvah (good deed) to shine light. The entire world was created for this purpose. As it says in the Torah, in the beginning on the very first day, And G-d created light, to make the world a better and brighter place. That’s the celebration of the menorah.”

The grand finale of this wonderful afternoon will be the lighting of the giant menorah at sunset.

Chanukah, which runs this year from Sunday, December 18 to Monday, December 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.

Please contact editorial@antonmediagroup.com if you are interested in this opportunity.

Mary Jane Davies Green is located on Plandome Road across from Town Hall at 220 Plandome Road, 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.

This celebration will begin at 3 pm, Sunday December 18. Join us for another year of fun for all.

For more info, go to: chabadmanhasset. com or email: info@chabadmanhasset.com —With contributions from the Town of North Hempstead and Chabad Manhasset

(Credit: Long Island Children’s Museum)

CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS

Thursday, December 15

9:30-10:30 AM Saturday, December 17 10:30-11:30 AM Monday, December 19 9:30-10:30 AM, 7:00-8:00 PM Thursday, December 22 10:00-11:00 AM, 7:00-8:00 PM Friday, December 23 10:00-11:00 AM

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 4:00 PM in Church 4:15 PM in Elementary School Wiest Hall 5:30 PM in Church Midnight Mass in Church Christmas Carols begin at 11:30 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

7:30 AM in Church 9:00 AM in Church 10:30 AM in Church 12:00 Noon in Church 12:15 PM in Elementary School Wiest Hall

Schedule is subject to change.

Nassau County Firefighters Urge Residents To Decorate Safely

Holidays are the busiest time of year for home fires

The Nassau County Fire Academy conducted a live, controlled, residential fire of a Christmas tree on 12/1 to emphasize the importance of vigilantly hydrating all-natural Christmas trees, and to show how quickly your home can go from a ‘winter wonderland’ to devastating house fire.

Tips for preventing Christmas tree res this holiday season:

• Make sure you choose a tree with green needles. Give the tree a good shake or run a branch through your ngers. if it loses a lot of needles, it’s too dry. Trees don’t burst into ames on their own, but dry trees are more likely to catch re.

• Real trees need to be kept moist and watered at all times. Before you put your tree in the stand, cut 2” of the trunk to help it take up water. Make sure the water isn’t too cold, which could shock the tree. Try using a humidi er to create extra humidity and keep the tree from drying out.

• Keep the tree several feet away from any replace or other open ames.

• Check the lights you use to decorate your tree. If they have exposed wires or cracked

bulbs, get new lights.

• Be sure to use ame-resistant decorations.

• Don’t link more than three strings of lights.

• Don’t display your tree so that it blocks an exit.

• When you’re not able to keep an eye on your tree, turn o and unplug your Christmas lights.

Fires are devastating at any time of year, but can be especially di cult in the winter.

Joan M. Polcari

November 28, 1950 – November 20, 2022

Having taught us all how to face life’s challenges with courage, patience, and love, Joan passed away on Sunday, November 20th in Manhasset, NY with her husband, John, at her side. During the past decade, Joan endured many health issues resulting from a particularly advanced case of Sjogren’s syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease, that in her case necessitated a lung transplant in 2017.

Anyone who knew Joan will remember her smile, enthusiasm, and fun-loving personality. It embraced your soul with warmth, compassion, and an understanding that here was a person who would always be there for you.

Joan and John met at Chase Manhattan Bank, married in 1989, and lived in Manhattan. In 1992, they moved to Manhasset, NY where Joan was active in the Norgate Civic Association. The couple enjoyed traveling and experiencing new cultures—both near and far. In her younger days, Joan toured art galleries and museums with her sister, Barbara, and niece, Laura, and that interest in the art world continued throughout her life. Over the years, she and John have supported several philanthropic and medical organizations such as the Manhattan Theater Club, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Sjogren’s Foundation. Joan treasured family and one of her favorite pastimes was researching family genealogy, discovering ancestors and distant relatives, and documenting oral histories.

Joan had a successful career in bank marketing at Chase Manhattan and later, as Vice President at The Bank of New York. In 1998, she became an entrepreneur by establishing her own innovative marketing consulting firm. An outgoing personality and wonderful sense of humor, along with attention to detail, in-depth planning and flawless execution made marketing a great fit for Joan’s many talents.

Having grown up in Massapequa Park, Long Island, Joan graduated from Alfred G. Berner High School and received a BS in Education from St. John’s University in Queens in 1972. She was an active member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. Throughout high school and college, Joan belonged to the glee clubs where she was blessed with close friends, many of whom continued to stay in touch decades later with a phone call, particularly on her birthday.

Joan is survived by her husband of 33 years, John, her sister, Barbara O’Dea (husband Michael), John’s siblings Jim, Frank and Kate (spouses Marijayne, Ruth and Al) and 11 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Sjogren’s Foundation at https://www.sjogrens.org/

Be sure to have an exit plan. Discuss this plan with your family, and practice evacuating your home.

—with contributions from Nassau County Fire Academy

Lucy Annette Field

Lucy Annette Field, 92, longtime resident of Manhasset, NY and Nashua, NH , passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 with her family surrounding her. She was born to Richard and Lucy Siegel January 20, 1930, in Brooklyn NY, and moved to Manhasset as a young child.

She attended Manhasset High School Class of 1947. She received a BA in Math from Adelphi University in 1951.

She married Richard Field in 1955, and they lived together in Texas for two years before returning to Manhasset. Lucy is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Lucy Georgina Lucas and Vane T. Lucas, of Tulsa, Oklahoma ; and Amy Field Watson, DMD and John A. Watson, MD, of Hollis, NH. She is also survived by three grandchildren, David (Jessi) Lucas, Anna Watson and Andrew Watson. Lucy was predeceased by her loving husband Richard in 2010.

Lucy was determined to make something of her Math degree aside from being an actuary and soon after graduating walked into IBM in New York City unannounced to seek an interview. She was hired on the spot and spent her working years at IBM until her daughters were born. She loved creating beautiful things, gold leaf stenciling, crewel pieces, bows, and at holiday time cranberry bread.

She will be laid to rest in Manhasset at Christ Church next to her husband Dr. Richard Field.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org), Meals on Wheels and Christ Church, Manhasset

The room was engulfed just two minutes after a short circuit was triggered within the lights decorating the tree. Instructors from the Fire Service Academy extinguish the blaze.

(Photo submitted by the Nassau County and Alana Petrocelli)

The model room for the tree safety demonstration. (Photo submitted by the Nassau County and Alana Petrocelli)

MICHAEL CHARLES POLIS

January 15, 2001 – November 19, 2022 Age 21

Michael is the beloved youngest son of Gregory and Denise Polis and cherished brother of Steven and Andrew. He is the loving grandson of Georgia Polis, adored cousin of Taylor Small, and treasured nephew of Denise and Duncan Small, Kristin Polis, and Louise Friscia. As a young child, Michael was always smiling and laughing. We said he was born with the “happy” gene. He possessed a high intelligence, a charismatic personality, and a great sense of humor. His warm heart tied these gifts together and sealed the “whole package.” We believed we would never have to worry about him; Michael was destined for success and happiness in life.

Michael had an uncanny intuition and an ability to read people at an early age. With a compassion for others, he was sensitive and felt his emotions deeply. He loved making people laugh and was the class clown and teachers’ pet. He also had a very independent nature. When his brothers decided they were Yankee fans, Michael decided he was a Mets fan. When his brothers decided to study Spanish and Italian, Michael decided he would study French. Although Michael was extremely intelligent, he didn’t enjoy school. He was a free thinker, and he pondered everything deeply and critically. He didn’t want to simply memorize facts and gures; he wanted to know the meaning behind everything. “Why?” was still his most frequent word, challenging everyone and everything. He enjoyed intellectual sparring with his brother Steven. The two of them would debate various topics, such as faith, eschatology, etymology, and the meaning of life, with the common goal of uncovering truth. Hence, he chose to major in Philosophy and Psychology at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and enjoyed skateboarding around campus.

Michael and his brothers were close in age and did everything together when they were young—they built blanket forts, played Guitar Hero, had Nerf wars, and so very much more. They were always a dynamic trio. Annual skiing was a highlight for the three brothers and a favorite activity of Michael’s since he was 4 years old. Always di erent than his brothers, Michael eventually chose to snowboard while his brothers skied. This past March, the three brothers went to an obstacle course high in the trees outside of Sarasota, Florida. They had the usual friendly brotherly competition during the incredibly challenging 5-hour course. They joked, laughed, encouraged, and ribbed each other, and in the end, they all completed the entire 5-level course together, something few people can accomplish.

Michael was athletic. He excelled at baseball and also enjoyed basketball. He made the tennis team at Manhasset High School and was a pole-vaulter for the track and eld team. If you knew Michael, you know he was a ping pong champ, having taken lessons from an Olympic table tennis master. He made more than a few dollars betting with friends and classmates at his college apartment complex over games of ping pong.

Michael loved music. When he was in 4th grade, his music teacher originally assigned him the French horn. Michael was not happy with his teacher’s instrument choice for him and badgered him until he agreed to let Michael play percussion. Michael was amazing at negotiation and rarely gave up when he wanted to do something. He went on to play drums in the Manhasset High School band, marching band, and jazz band and excelled at it. He enjoyed sharing his new favorite songs and artists with his brothers and friends that communicated his emotions. Michael also loved impromptu rap freestyles, where he would express his wit and creativity.

Michael was able to accomplish whatever he set his mind to. Notably, in the tenth grade he chose to become a lifeguard, despite being an average swimmer. Upon making this decision, he practiced swimming for weeks with his brother Andrew, who coached him in the public pool to improve his timing and endurance. Shortly after, Michael passed his swimming test on the rst attempt and became a lifeguard at Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club. Most recently, Michael decided to become a licensed motorcycle dealer. He studied, tested, received his dealership license, established an LLC, found the appropriate commercial space, and ultimately set up the entire business on his own. He made his rst sale three weeks ago.

Michael loved animals. He took care of a stray cat where he

once lived in Florida. He missed his cats back home and would ask us to send pictures and videos of them frequently.

Through all this Michael was struggling. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) began when he was a young child. In elementary school he began to experience anxiety and frequent headaches. By early adolescence, Michael was becoming more distressed, anxious, and withdrawn. In high school, Michael was showing signs of depression, along with existential OCD. And at age 18, Michael was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 in addition to the other diagnoses. For the past six years, Michael was treated around the country with every available therapy and medication. He put in a Herculean e ort throughout his life to try to manage his illness. He was a warrior.

Recently Michael had experienced what seemed like the best 16 months of the last 10 years of his life. His illness seemed to be in control, and he was thriving. He lived in Delray Beach for the last 3 ½ years and developed a wonderful, loving, supportive community with loyal friends. He enjoyed the weather, the beaches, shing, swimming, playing pickleball, tennis, bowling, going for daily walks, playing the drums, painting, doing yoga, meditating, riding his motorcycle, working parttime, shooting pool, and going to college in Boca Raton. He attended many support groups, and helped others while working at a rehab facility. He was Vice President of the Recovery Community at FAU and led motivational meetings to encourage others all over the Delray Beach area.

He loved people and wanted to help everyone who struggled. Just one week before his passing, he was concerned about friends of his. He was advising them with their personal problems and checking up on them, while he himself was battling the pain of his mental illness. He was a shining light, a joyous energy, and an inspiration in the community. He touched and transformed lives. He gave joy even when he was struggling and left a permanent engraving on everyone’s heart. A former therapist of Michael described him as the most genuine, authentic, likeable, special person he has known. Friends are saying that Michael’s impact was beyond their comprehension, touching their heart, soul, and minds. “A light to so many people. Such a good person.” “He charmed us all. He was so loved. Inspiring, driven, and so loving. Always wanted to see us happy.” “He transformed our lives.” “He was all around amazing.” “His smile and laugh will be missed.” “Michael was such a precious soul…I’ll remember him and love him always.” “He was always so kind and brought so much love and light with him wherever he went.” His family feels the same way and is so grateful that so many others have shared in Michael’s incredible humanity.

Recently the symptoms of Michael’s illness broke through, seemingly quickly and with a vengeance. He chose not to continue this battle any longer. We are devastated. Completely heartbroken. We all miss him tremendously. Michael changed every life he touched for the better. He taught us strength and courage. He taught us unconditional love, patience, compassion, empathy, and kindness. We are so grateful to God for having had him in our lives for almost 22 years, giving us the last several years to truly understand Michael profoundly and love on him every day. We are so proud of Michael and how he chose to live his life…his way.

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• To stop the criminalization of mental illness--whereby prisons are used to store the mentally ill instead helping them through treatment facilities and hospitals.

instead

• To pressure our lawmakers to reestablish long-term facilities for those with severe mental illness.

• To enact legislation that allows medical intervention for those with severe mental illness who lack insight into their illnesses.

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8.8 million Americans su er from a severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These are chronic, lifelong medical brain disorders.

This past Mother’s Day Michael sent a plaque to his mother with a photo of them together. The engraving says, “Together We Will Change the World” His mother knows they will.

International

star Mr. Prashantt Guptha (middle)

Guest speakers Inspire Manhasset Secondary School Students

November was a productive month for Manhasset Secondary School students as special guest speakers and presentations were held to inspire and help students grow.

On Nov. 9, international film star Mr. Prashantt Guptha visited the Manhasset Secondary Film Club. Students had the opportunity to learn about breaking into the film industry in India, along with the differences and commonalities between American and Indian filmmaking. On Nov. 10, nationally recognized poet Professor Lydia Kong held workshops with Robert

Novak’s Creative Writing classes and members of The Phoenix literary magazine club. Students learned writing techniques and were treated to one of Professor Kong’s new poems that will be published soon.

On Nov. 22, two special Zoom events took place. Students participated in the first of four Careers in the Arts panels. Co-sponsored by the Gold Coast Arts and International Film Festival, Manhasset English and Social Studies Departments, and the Manhasset Secondary School Film Club, the panel featured producer

David Goldberg; Emory Parker, producer, writer, director, and Manhasset Secondary School alumnus, and David Paterson, actor, screenwriter, stuntman, and producer. The virtual panel gave students a glimpse into the entertainment industry and how to get started as a young filmmaker.

Manhasset Secondary School’s other Zoom event featured two representatives from the Montaukett Indian Nation, Mandy Miller Jackson and Sandi Brewster-Walker, who spoke with Manhasset Social Studies Honor Society members. The speakers

shared information about the history of Indigenous people on Long Island. Brewster-Walker shared her knowledge about the genealogy of the Montaukett Indian Nation and about Long Island history with more than 60 students. Miller Jackson shared the language and other cultural aspects of the Montauketts, enlightening students about ways to increase their knowledge of the history of their Indigenous neighbors.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Students Spread

The Gift Of Warmth

Members of the Munsey Park Elementary School Kindness Club in the Manhasset Public Schools are always seeking ways to make a positive impact. ey recently partnered with the non-pro t organization, Blankets of Hope, who provided the club with 25 blankets to support a local homeless shelter. e students learned about how it might feel to be dealing with housing insecurity. ey wrote uplifting notes and messages to accompany the blankets and donated the blankets to the Pax Christi Hospitality Center in Port Je erson Station, New York.

Manhasset Board Of Education Honors Munsey Park Students

e Manhasset Public Schools Board of Education held its meeting on Dec. 1 in the Munsey Park Elementary School library. At the start of the evening, Munsey Park principal Chad Altman introduced the school’s student ambassadors and kindness club members.

Student ambassador Tess Cacioppo shared with the board how the student ambassadors spoke to new Munsey Park parents at the start of the school year about “a day in the life” of a Munsey Park student. Following her remarks, Kindness Club member Maeve Loughlin spoke to the board about the club’s recent trip to the Ronald McDonald House. She shared how the club members baked for the residents.

After the student presentations, the board

congratulated each student and presented them with a certi cate. e Manhasset Public Schools congratulates the following students:

Munsey Park Student Ambassadors:

Tess Cacioppo

Dylan Chung

Sasha Guerriero

Vera Ling

Joseph Medzhibovsky

John Sica

Munsey Park Kindness Club: Amaya Agarwal

Tess Cacioppo

Kevin Jiang Patrick Lamarca

Maeve Loughlin

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

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visited the Manhasset Secondary Film Club on Nov. 9 to discuss breaking into the film industry in India. (Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

Nationally recognized poet Professor Lydia Kong (middle) held a workshop with Manhasset Secondary School students.

(Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Munsey Park Kindness Club members and adviser Caryn Levine (back right) worked with Blankets of Hope to provide blankets and notes to those in need this holiday season.

(Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

Munsey Park’s student ambassadors and kindness club members were recognized during the Manhasset Board of Education meeting on Dec. 1. (Photo submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

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