The Roslyn News 12/7/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Student Wellness Committee Member Eliza Liebowitz, Deputy Mayor Manny Zuckerman, Alex Rubin, Trustee Clara Pomerantz, and Samantha Rubin.

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Record Prices Characterized The Market

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

Q2-2022

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

$1,301,557 667 79

Q3-2022

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

$1,298,587 716 61

Q2-2021

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

$1,218,007 755 85

Q3-2021

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

$1,276,811 994 66

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Confronting Opioid Overdose: How Residents Can Help

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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Does the Village of East Hills have an opioid problem? This scourge of rural America has made it to suburbia and that could include East Hills. It is always an imperative to head off such a menace before it takes hold.

On the second Sunday in November, the village hosted a presentation by Edward Rubin, M.D. and his son, Alex, on the lifesaving prescription, Naloxone (Narcan). The drug is used to heal the potential life-threatening effects of opioid overdose.

The Rubins used a power point presen tation on Narcan. They partnered with Kathie Lombardi, Outreach Coordinator at CN Guidance and Counseling Services, to provide a demonstration on how to administer Narcan, and to provide attendees over 18 years of age (and 17 years with a parent present) with compli mentary Narcan kits. The two described the opioid epidemic, its impact, and the need to help victims. Through this drug, they explained, lives can be saved, often times by teenagers and young adults.

Village officials were pleased with the event, which was well-attended by local residents.

“Working with children I realize the importance of keeping them safe and healthy,” said Village Trustee Clara Pomerantz, who oversaw the event. “Having a widespread problem with opiates in the United States, requires that everyone be educated on this critical topic.”

Mayor Michael Koblenz was also in attendance. He praised the father-son team for sharing their knowledge with the community. He also expressed his gratitude to CN Guidance and Counseling Services for securing the free Narcan kits and training attendees on how to use them in an emergency situa tion. “Through important conversations and presentations like this, lives will be saved” Koblenz added.

When The Roslyn News did a profile on the crime situation in the Roslyn area, East Hills, not surprisingly, scored high marks for safety.

It receives an A+ rating for both

violent crime and property crime, while also a solid “A” rating for other crime. That includes the drug crime rating. East Hills’ drug crime rating was 0.7 percent for 1,000 residents as opposed to the 8 percent for Roslyn.

Those numbers, impressive as they are, doesn’t mean that the village is in the clear. East Hills is part of greater Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Recent studies indicate grim numbers.

“The opioid epidemic has had a major impact in Long Island, in particular on underrepresented groups. Long Island, made up of Nassau County and Suffolk County, has a total population of 2.8 million,” stated a study by Stony Brook Medicine’s Long Island Network for Clinical and Translational Science. “The region has experienced the highest num ber of opioid deaths in New York State, and the state has one of the highest rates (top 5) of drug overdoses in the nation.”

The enclosed map, the New York State Opiod annual report for 2021, demon strates the “Opioid Health Burden” by county using the 2019 crude rate per 100,000 population. This health burden is quantified by using a collection of the following data: Opioid overdose deaths, non-fatal opioid-related emergency de partment visits, non-fatal opioid-related hospital discharges. The darker the color, the more acute the problem. In 2020,

County, state and national resources for opioid addictions

Nassau County resources Narcotics Anonymous: 516-827-9500

Nassau County Heroin Prevention Taskforce: 516-571-1090

Long Island Recovery Association: 516-552-5472

Narcan trainings: www.nassaucountyny.gov/3378/ Nassau-County-OverdosePrevention

State resources

24/7 Hopeline: 1-877-8-467369 Text line: 467369

Office of Addiction Services and Supports: oasas.ny.gov

National resources National helpline: 1-800-662-4357 Find treatment near you: FindTreatment.gov

the 16 counties in the highest quartile, crude rates greater than or equal to 696.9 per 100,000 population were Sullivan,

Broome, Onondaga, Niagara, Ontario, Montgomery, Monroe, Oswego, Bronx, Chautauqua, Wayne, Oneida, Genesee, Orange, Schenectady, and Ulster.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, an Albertson native, issued his own report on the situation.

“In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency due to the consequences of the opioid crisis facing the nation,” the report began. “That year, more than 70,000 individuals nationally and nearly 4,000 New Yorkers lost their lives to a drug overdose. Since that time, fueled by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has grown substan tially worse. In 2021, the number of deaths surged to nearly 107,000 nationally and more than 5,800 in New York.

“At the core of this crisis is a shocking rise in opioid-related deaths, which grew by almost 300 percent between 2010 and 2020 to comprise 85 percent of all drug overdose deaths in New York in 2020. In recent years, the increase has been spurred by a rise in fentanyl, a cheap and potent synthetic opioid that traffickers are mixing with other illegal drugs to drive addiction and increase their profits; users are often unaware they are taking fentanyl until it is too late.

“In 2020, opioid overdose deaths increased 44 percent in New York and, according to provisional counts, grew by 17 percent nationally and in New York to 80,401 and 4,946, respectively, in 2021. The increase in opioid overdose deaths in New York between 2019 and 2021 was about 68 percent.

“The share of drug overdose deaths in New York involving opioids increased to 85 percent in both 2020 and 2021, from 69 percent in 2010.

“In 2021, 30 New Yorkers per 100,000 died from drug overdoses; 25 per 100,000 New Yorkers died from opioid overdoses in that year, compared to 5 in 2010. New York’s opioid overdose death rates exceeded national rates in both 2020 and 2021,” the report concluded. “Fatalities and death rates grew across all racial and ethnic groups, increasing nearly five-fold for Black New Yorkers, quadrupling for Hispanic or Latino New Yorkers, and tripling for White New Yorkers. In 2020, death rates were highest for White New Yorkers at 28.7 per 100,000 people.”

For more information on CN Guidance and Counseling Services, visit https:// centralnassau.org/.

Vikings Defeated In Title Game

Another great football season has come to an end.

defense to overcome.

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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This year, the North Shore Vikings successfully defended their Nassau County IV title. The Vikings, how ever, fell short in the Long Island Class IV championship game, losing 35-7 to an inspired Bayport-Blue Point squad. With the loss, an amazing run came to an end. North Shore’s 19-game winning streak also fell victim.

All year long, quarterback Peter Liotta and running back Nick LaRosa paced the North Shore offense. Last Saturday was no different. LaRosa ran for 81 yards and Liotta tossed the lone touchdown pass, a 39-yard strike to Nick Livoti. That pass tied the score at 7-7, but the Bayport juggernaut proved too powerful for the North Shore

Bayport made history of its own as the win sealed the first Long Island title in the program’s history.

Quarterback Brady Clark was the star, passing for two touch downs and rushing for a pair of touchdowns, too.

The defeat hardly diminishes a great season. Prior to last season, North Shore had not won a county title since 1975. Now they are twotime champions.

The Vikings advanced to the title game by defeat ing West Hempstead, 20-6 to win its second consecutive Nassau IV championship. North Shore dominated on both sides of the ball. It was the defense that got the Vikings on the board in the first quarter. With the game scoreless, Michael Granelli rushed through West Hempstead’s

offensive line to block a punt. Teammate Pat Godfrey recovered it in the end zone to give North Shore a 7-0 lead they never relinquished.

After that, the Vikings’ vaunted running back took over. Leading 7-0 at halftime, North Shore came out swinging in the third quarter. Nick La Rosa scored on a 22-yard run. After West Hempstead scored on their own running touchdown, La Rosa and his mates came right back. This time, La Rosa scored on a 10-yard run, padding the North Shore advantage. During the playoff run, the toughest contest was a Nov. 10 17-14 win over Malverne.

In this game, the Vikings got off to

a strong start, leading 14-0 going into the fourth quarter. However, Malverne, to their credit, battled back, scoring two touch downs to tie the game.

North Shore still had its ground game. Can anyone stop it? With time running out, the Vikings’ offense put placekicker Michael Fleming in a position to win the game with a 31-yard field goal. With 5 seconds on the clock, the cool and collected Fleming did just that, nailing the three-point attempt to send North Shore to the Nassau County title game.

When North Shore swept the Long Island title last year, it was the first time in 46 years that a Viking squad had won the title. Those long waits are over.

North Shore coach Dan Agovino delivered fitting comments to the season, calling his players “champions no matter what,” while adding that “North Shore football is here to stay,” a sentiment all can agree on.

Gatto Signs Letter Of Intent Students Build Automated Guided Vehicle

School PLTW Engineering class recently completed a computer integrated manufacturing automated guided vehicle (CIM AGV). The PLTW Engineering curriculum encourages students to adopt a problem-solving mindset, and engages them in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. “Our PLTW Engineering class helps students think critically and come up with original innovative engineering designs,” said Mr. Marvin. “In addition to building the AGV, students also had to learn how to code and program it.”

Students in Mr. Marvin’s

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The Roslyn Athletic Department recently held a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony in the Roslyn High School cafeteria for senior Alex Gatto. He has committed to continue his athletic career playing lacrosse in Division I at the Univer sity of Michigan. The ceremony, hosted by Athletics Director Michael Brostowski, was attended by Superintendent Allison Brown and Alex’s family and friends. Left to right: Superintendent Allison Brown, senior Alex Gatto, and Roslyn Athletics Director Michael Brostowski.

by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

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DISCOVER THE FINEST IN SENIOR LIVING

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Town Kicks Off Massive Toys For Tots Collection Drive Helping Families In Need

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board today announced that North Hempstead will host a massive, month-long collection drive to help benefit needy families and less fortunate children throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. The Town of North Hempstead will partner with the United States Marine Corps and collect new and unwrapped toys at collection boxes placed at Town facilities through Dec. 16.

“By working together with Major Chuck Kilbride and the dedicated United States Marines on the Toys for Tots program, our goal is to help kids and families in need have a joyous holiday season,” Supervisor DeSena said. “The Toys for Tots Drive this year will be especially crucial, as many families are feeling undue financial burden this holiday season. I encourage all who are able to donate to this wonderful cause, so we can help make sure that the less fortunate within our community will not have to go without something to bring them happiness this holiday season.”

Over the last 75 years, the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program has distributed nearly 550 million toys to more than 250 million children. For those looking to donate to the drive, new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at locations across town.

Toys for Tots Collection Boxes will be located at the following facilities:

• North Hempstead Town Hall – 220 Plandome Rd., Manhasset

• Clinton G. Martin Park - Marcus Ave & New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park

• “Yes We Can” Community Center – 141 Garden St., Westbury

• Port Washington Community Center – 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. only)

• Michael Tully Park – 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

Christmas Boutique At Trinity Church, Roslyn

Boutique to be held Dec. 10, 11

Come shop for holiday gifts and novel stocking stuffers at the annual Christmas Boutique at Trinity Episcopal Church in Roslyn on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 from 12 to 4 p.m. It will feature a wonderful selection of many new and gently-used items such as home goods, toys, seasonal decorations, jewelry, accessories, hand-crafted wood items and more. Something for everyone.

All proceeds donated to local charities. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1579 Northern Blvd, Roslyn 516-621-7925.

—Submitted by Trinity Episcopal Church

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Alexis Alexander and Liz Kaye at the 2021 Christmas Boutique.

(Photos courtesy Trinity Episcopal Church)

Craftsman Bill Holzkamp at the 2021 Christmas Boutique.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

Computer Desktop Program

From 11 to 11:30 a.m., the Bryant Library will host a computer desktop program. Do you need help with setting up Kanopy, Hoopla or Libby, or do you have questions about Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google Drive or need help with basic computer questions? You can make an appointment with our tech staff. Each Tech One-on-One Session is for 30 minutes.

To register, visit the website at www.bryantlibrary.org and click on Programs or call the Reference Desk at 516-621-2240 ext. 241. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

The Real Cleopatra With Denise Gold

You’ve heard all about the wiles of Cleopatra VII: her intelligence, her beauty, and her ability to have

beguiled two of the world’s most powerful men, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Now hear about her capabilities as a clever stateswoman and astute busi ness woman. In today’s world, Cleopatra would probably have headed a great corporation. She was insightful, imaginative, aggressive, and a fine linguist. Most of her business ventures went well, but one in particular did not, and even helped to bring about her early death. The program will be held at the Bryant Library and begins at 2 p.m. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240. .........

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

Nina Et Cetera: Hotter Than a Pepper Strout

This concert includes music by Johnny Cash, Elvis, Ray Charles, Robert Johnson, Mahalia Jackson, Bessie Smith, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. The instrumentation includes guitar, vocals, bass, percussion, and

harmonica. You also won’t want to miss the sprinkling of anecdotes, which highlight the diversity and rich history of American music ranging from jazz, blues, gospel, folk, rock and roll and much more. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Online registration required. The Bryant Library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Holiday Latke Demonstration

Starting at 10:30 a.m., Ben’s Kosher Deli (www.bensdeli. net) will host the first ever latke demonstration at the Greenvale

location. Head chef Atilio will demonstrate the art of latke making for the kids who will also assist in the process. Advance sign up is required and space is limited. Cost per child is $18 and can be paid the day of the event. Each child will take home six mini latkes. Click here for sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/805054faaac2fa0f58-latke

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THURSDAYS, DEC. 15, JAN. 19 AND FEB. 23, 2023

Virtual Brown Bag Lecture The Big Picture: Photography Now

On the above Thursdays at 1 p.m., Riva Ettus will host her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” for a live ZOOM experience of Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, The Big Picture: Photography Now. Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Free for members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration required . The museum is at One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Call 516-484-9338.

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Things Are Indeed Strange

Stranger Sings! The Musical Parody Off-Broadway through December

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caroline Huerta and the cast

Jeremiah Garcia, Jeffrey Laughrun and Jamir Brown

Jamir Brown and SLee

Harley Seger, Jeremiah Garcia, Jamir Brown and Jeffrey Laughrun

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Generational Wealth – What Is It and How Can You Create It?

In a recent survey from Ameriprise Financial, more than 3 out of four Americans (78%) said they have taken at least one step to build generational wealth1 But what exactly constitutes “generational wealth” – and how can you achieve it?

The most common answer (44%), according to survey respondents, is wealth in excess of $500,000 that’s passed down to loved ones. Depending on your nancial situation, half a million dollars may or may not sound like a lot of money. But one thing is clear: no matter how much you intend to one day bestow upon your family and friends, it helps to have a plan.

curbs spending and in uences earning behavior. They may defer purchases, work longer, pursue higher-paying employment, or make other choices (and sacri ces) to ensure their savings goals are met.

2. Invest in stocks. Investors who are serious about income growth utilize the stock market. Most experts recommend a buy-and-hold approach to optimize earnings over time. A risk-adjusted, diversi ed, and balanced portfolio can help investors meet their investment goals.

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3. Invest in real estate. Historically, property values have increased over time, making homeownership a leading method of wealth accumulation. Investors may also diversify their portfolios with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) and other purchases of property.

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

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

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This information is being provided only as a general source of information and is not intended to be used as a primary basis for investment decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual investor.

Your vision of retirement is unique, and your financial plan should be too. As an Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor, I have the qualifications and knowledge to help you grow and preserve your wealth. Whether it’s investment management, tax strategies or legacy planning, I’ll work with you to find the right financial solutions for your individual needs. And I’m backed by the strength and stability of one of America’s leading retirement planning companies.

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

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

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

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Northwell

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

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

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

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

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

outcomes for our patients.”

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

“Philanthropy has a tremendous

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

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

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

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

About Northwell Health

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

—Submitted by Northwell Health

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

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

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

—Submitted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County

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

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

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

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Views From The Right Lane

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

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COLUMN

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

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

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

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

There will still be outstanding work remaining, when

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

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

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

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

support from both Amtrak and LIRR.

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

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

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

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Street At UBS Arena Renamed To NY Islanders Way

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Submitted by the Town of Hempstead

Toys For Tots

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

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

The Barefoot Contessa Shares Tried And True Dinner Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

What’s In Season

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting Winter Fruits and Vegetables

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

Storing Winter Produce

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

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

Benefits of Winter Produce

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

and vegetables for your health and overall well-being.

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

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

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

WINTER PRODUCE TO TRY

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

1. Brussels Sprouts

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

2.

Beetroots

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

3. Parsnips

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

4. Rutabagas

Rutabagas are root vegetables that are

Here We Come A-wassailing

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

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

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

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

5.

Pumpkins

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

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

6. Apples

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

7. Cranberries

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

MAYBE CHRISTY’S AUNTIE’S WASSAIL

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

1 cinnamon stick (additional sticks for garnish, optional)

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

18 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice

1/4 c. honey

1 tsp. grated lemon peel, optional

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

development of cancer cells.

8.

Grapefruits

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

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

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

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

—Courtesy of Gobble.com

Lunch In Old World Charm

Fuel your holiday shopping at Davenport

Press

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appetizers

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

Dsvenport’s French Onion Soup Christy Hinko

Pork Loin

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

Soups & Salads

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

Sandwiches & Entrees

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

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

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

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

Desserts

Dive into a delectable chocolate mousse, pecan pie,

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

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

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

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

Black and white cheesecake

Fresh blueberry and custard-filled Napoleon Photos by Christy Hinko

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HOMES

Recently Sold

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

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

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

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

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

HOME & DESIGN

Protect Your Trees From Winter Damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

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

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ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

How Andrea Bocelli Is Bringing A Very Family

DAVE GIL de RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Christmas To The Masses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And while singing with their father is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

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

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

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

Pass6 ♣ Pass6 ♦

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

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

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

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SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 6646, Pltf. vs 635 BRYANT GROUP CORP., et al, Defts. Index #608672/20. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated March 9, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side fronts steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 635 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY a/k/a Section 20, Block 88, Lot 16. Approx. amt. of judgment is $1,153,203.74 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 15, 2022 at 5:30 pm, 209 Harbor Hill Rd, East Hills, NY, the Village of East Hills Board of Trustees will hold public hearings for proposed bills T6-22, a local law amending Chapter 67, Section 1 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of East Hills as it relates to the prohibition of keeping certain animals, and T7-22, a local law amending Chapter 271, Section 189A of the Code of the Incorporated Village of East Hills as it relates to the procedures for meetings of the Architectural Review Board BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS

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A continued public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Road South in the Village, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.

The hearing will be on the application of AT&T, Inc., for a special use permit on the property currently occupied by AT&T’s 286±-foot-tall lattice tower and associated equipment, located at the

westerly end of Harbor Court West, Village of Roslyn Harbor, designated as Section 20, Block M, Lot 269 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

The Applicant seeks approval to permit the construction of a new telecommunications facility consisting of a 200±foot tall monopole and associated ground-based equipment in the westerly portion of the project site; the existing lattice tower and associated equipment on the site would be decommissioned.

The above application is on file at the office of the Village Clerk where it may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

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Cozy Up And Craft This Season

LAUREN FELDMAN

Everyone is getting comfy as winter arrives on Long Island. For many, the donning of hats, scarves and sweaters is not only to keep warm but also to display their favorite hobby: knitting and crocheting.

Knitting and crochet have been around for centuries. While their exact origins remain a mystery, the earliest known example hails from tenth-century Islamic Africa. In the 1580s, technological advances enabled quicker production of woven yarn textiles. Handcrafting morphed into a leisure activity which persists to this day.

Those who have never tried it might wonder: what exactly is the attraction? Knitting and crocheting have regained popularity in recent years among all age groups, especially during the wintertime as we put on warmer layers. Cozying up on the couch with a craft project is a great way to disconnect from external stressors. Studies show that handcrafting stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, which is a natural antidepressant that also assists in cognitive function. Knitting and crocheting can both improve mental health and stave off progressive diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

For many, the crafting process signifies the long-awaited return to the fruits of one’s labor. Since the Industrial Revolution, people have felt alienated from their work. Items were produced in factories away from home. In the modern day, items are purchased with ease over a counter or with a click on a

computer. Crafting by contrast allows us to feel the joy of creating something from nothing with our bare hands, and either utilize that item or share it with someone else.

If you’re interested in crafting this season, local stores across Long Island make it easy and fun to get started, or to find a community of fellow crafters. This includes Port Washington’s The Knitting Place, Roslyn’s Knit, and Infinite Yarns in Farmingdale.

Not only a cozy hobby for colder months, knitted and crocheted items are also popular gifts to make for the holidays. “Knitters like to share their craft,” says Dina Bakhash Mor, owner and founder of The Knitting Place. When asked about popular holiday products, she points to accessories, such as gloves or scarves, and sweaters. Cheryl Lavenhar, owner of Knit, adds that hats and cowls are also common creations. For those

in need of inspiration – or prefer a bit more structure – knitting and crocheting kits are a great way to craft with some direction.

There are many ways to connect with fellow crafters online or in person. The Knitting Place offers a variety of zoom classes, including a free knit-along once a month for crafters to work on their unique projects and chat. Crafters can also come down to Knit, where a 10-12 person table centerpieces the store for customers to gather and create.

For those a bit timid to try knitting or crocheting, the store owners have some advice. Start with a basic, small project. It is easy to get overwhelmed by beautiful yarns. Sticking with simple is the best way to learn and grow one’s skillset before advancing to more complicated projects. At Infinite Yarns, customers can take private lessons to bolster their skills. “People are relying

on Youtube, but it’s not nearly as reliable as a mentor in person,” says owner Anne Schneck.

And if you find yourself doubting or struggling, rest assured the crafting community is there with open arms. According to Lavenhar, “People who knit and crochet are very friendly and welcoming.” She says that while knitting is a great activity to do alone, personal interaction is an important thing. And even though knitting circles might sound “really old” to younger crafters, the community has been “such a finding,” for herself and others, especially in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Schneck agrees. “The social aspect is really nice,” she says. “The crafting community is made up of the nicest ladies… they enjoy their craft… it’s a good hobby, its healthy… a good, friendly, feel-good hobby.”

Hats and ear warmer samples. (Photo from Infinite Yarns Facebook)

Sample of work from a knitting class. (Photo from The Knitting Place Facebook)

Knitting table where customers gather to work on projects. (Photo from Knit in Roslyn)

Shelves of yarn products. (Photo from Knit in Roslyn)

ILSE LOUISA HAYES GOVONI

Ilse Louisa Hayes Govoni, of Roslyn Heights, NY and Roxbury, VT, died peacefully at her home in Roslyn Heights surrounded by her family, on Nov. 28, 2022.

Born in 1927 in Wilson Point, Norwalk CT, Ilse worked in publishing with the American Book Company as a children’s book editor, before marrying Antonio F Govoni, MD in 1954. She immigrated to Italy then Canada, where she spent 16 years before returning to the United States, settling in Roslyn Heights, NY.

Ilse was Secretary of the now-defunct Roslyn Heights Civic Association and active in conservation causes. She was an avid birder, gardener, and homemaker. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, Ilse cared for her blind mother for decades, and her family as well, often at her own emotional and physical expense. Ilse was a caring, gentle, loving, spiritual woman, with a huge heart.

Ilse was most at home in the country, and her time spent at the farm in Roxbury VT was her most treasured. The beauty of the property’s gardens speak of her love for the place.

Ilse was predeceased by her parents, Emmy Katherine Hayes [nee Clason] and author Nelson Taylor Hayes, as well as her beloved husband, Antonio Fortunato Govoni. She is survived by her children, Antonia Hayes Govoni and Graham Hayes Govoni, her daughter-in-law Leslie Black [Govoni] her granddaughters, Talia Rose Govoni and Manya Blaisdell [Black], and greatgranddaughters Ari and Raya, as well as cousins scattered throughout the globe.

Dr. Marco Vezza and his sta are remembered with great a ection, having cared for Ilse until her time in hospice began. His devotion to Ilse’s care over the years is incomparable.

In the nal months of her life, Ilse was lovingly cared for by aides from TLC Companions, as well as hospice sta at Metropolitan Jewish Hospice Care (MJHS). The family wishes to thank Janeen and Jose at TLC Companions and her aides; Nikki, Tameka, Stacy, and Ramona for the loving care they took of our mother in her last months.

Tricia and Nora of MJHS were by Ilse’s side until the end, providing nursing, social service care and support to Ilse and her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ilse’s name may be made to Vermont Institute of Natural Science, PO Box 1281, 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee, VT 05059 (online at vinsweb.org) or MJHS Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10006 (online at https://www.mjhsfoundation.org/).

Roslyn Heights Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. No funeral or viewing is planned. Visiting hours will be at Ilse’s home in Roslyn Heights. She will be interred in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk, CT.

How Can We Save The Bees?

Did you know there are more than 20,000 bee species in the world? Of those bees, 450 are native to New York State, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

The North Shore Land Alliance recently hosted a lecture with bee expert Dr. Kate Lecroy of Cornell University. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the amazing world of native bees and what Long Islanders can do to help protect them.

There is still so much that we don’t know about bees. Many are smaller than a grain of rice and almost 10 percent of bees in America are yet to be described. Native bees play a huge role in our ecosystem, pollinating almost 80 percent of flowering plants around the world. Many important, high-value crops in New York are dependent on bees.

Unfortunately, many of our native bees are in decline. More than 50 percent of North American native bee species are in decline and nearly 1 in 4 are at increasing risk of extinction. According to Dr. Lecroy, most bees are threatened by habitat destruction, overuse of pesticides, climate change, and predation by non-native bees. Dr. Lecroy also found that non-native bees outcompeted native bees in developed

areas, while native bees thrived in unfractured, open spaces.

There are many things that we can do to help native bees thrive in our own backyard. Some of the best practices suggested by the Empire State Native Pollinator Survey include:

1. Reduce pesticide and herbicide use.

2. Control invasive plants and maintain native species. Aim to plant species that bloom year-round to provide a longterm food source.

3. Mow your yard less and cut at the tallest setting. Let flowering grasses bloom longer and preserve bee habitat.

4. Minimize outdoor lighting as it can disrupt foraging behaviors of bees.

5. Leave coarse woody materials on your property for nesting habitat.

Native bees are indispensable to the health of the natural world and are perilously under protected. Let’s start helping bees by making small changes in our yard because without these tiny, tireless creatures our world would be a less colorful and interesting place.

Visit www.northshorelandalliance.org to learn more about how you can save the bees.

—Submitted by North Shore Land Alliance

Save the bees!

(Photo courtesy John Severns via Wikimedia Commons)

READ Donates To Roslyn School District

The Foundation for Roslyn’s Educational Advancement and Development (READ) presented Roslyn School District with a check for $25, 000 at the Nov. 17 Roslyn Board of Education meeting. The donation was raised at Outdoor Movie Night—held in September at East Hills Elementary School. Over 900 tickets were sold for the event. The funds were given in support of the new Bloomberg classroom at Roslyn High School, and helped secure 30 Bloomberg terminals, an LED ticker display with real-time updates, a world clock, and training programs for teachers. The classroom is used to teach students valuable real-world finance skills as well as related business class programs.

“READ is extremely proud of the success of Outdoor Movie Night,” said Jason Garmise, Co-founder and President of READ. “Coming off Covid, we weren’t sure how much community interest there would be, but it turned out that there was an extremely strong demand. We are grateful for the support and collaboration that we always receive from Superintendent Allison Brown, her administrative team,

and the Roslyn Board of Education; the new Bloomberg room in the high school blew us away!”

“We are thrilled to receive such a generous donation from READ,” said Superintendent Allison Brown. “Organizations like READ help us push our

already exceptional academic standards to new heights, and we are so grateful for their support.”

“I want to thank the READ Board of Directors for their continuous support of our school district,” said Roslyn Board of Education President Meryl Waxman

Ben-Levy. “READ is a wonderful community organization and the Board is so grateful for the opportunity to work with them on projects that enhance and increase the excellence of our schools.”

– Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

Cardboard Arcade Challenge Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony

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all you need to create an arcade is some cardboard boxes and tape. Working together in small groups over several weeks, students planned, designed, and built games for all their classmates to play and enjoy. Their games included a claw machine, a slam dunk game, a marble maze, and an air hockey table. “Through experimentation and trial and error, the students thoroughly enjoyed this ongoing STEM project that pushed them to collaborate, compromise, and be as creative as possible with the simplest of materials,” said Ms. Schwartz.

– Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Roslyn High School hosted the Tri-M Music Honor Society induction ceremony in the school auditorium. Nineteen new students, who satisfied rigorous entrance requirements, were welcomed into the school’s chapter of Tri-M, making a total of 43 members.

“The induction of Roslyn High School’s finest student musicians into the Tri-M Music Honor Society is always a proud moment and a highlight of our music program,” said music teacher Michael Coffey.

“The inductees were dignified throughout the ceremony and the performances that followed were nothing short of spectacular.”

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the only national honor society for student musicians in the country. Membership in the chapter helps students (grades 6 through 12) grow in innumerable ways, placing them in leadership positions and offering them a chance to perform.

----Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

graders in Ms. Liba Schwartz’s class at Harbor Hill Elementary School learned that

Roslyn High School performance during Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Left to right: Roslyn BOE President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy with READ Board Members: Dave Herman, Adam Weinschel, Jason Garmise, Jessica Garmise, Lisa Rabinovich, and Allison Fliegler.