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State Of The Town Address

State Of The Town Address 2023

residents and work on increasing accountability to taxpayers. At this year’s speech, she announced that a five percent tax cut was delivered to the town’s residents in the unanimously passed 2023 Town Budget.

JULIE PRISCO

On Friday, Jan. 27, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena gave her second State of the Town Address at Harbor Links in Port Washington. This speech is an annual event in North Hempstead where the town supervisor shares accomplishments and plans for the new year. The speech is accompanied by a luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington–Manhasset.

As the first Republican town supervisor in over 30 years, Supervisor DeSena and the town board started on uneasy terms leading to many public disagreements at board meetings. While the board still disagrees from time to time, they have been able to collaborate for the benefit of the town.

“I am proud of the great work we have done, and while some of our board meetings have been a bit painful at points, we’re in this together, and we’re all committed to doing the people’s work,” said Supervisor DeSena.

At last year’s town address, Supervisor DeSena stressed the importance of transparency and reform.

“My goals for my administration have not changed since my inauguration,” said Supervisor DeSena at the start of her speech. Transparency

For Supervisor DeSena’s first year in office, she made it a goal to have residents be more informed on what is happening within their town government. She worked with North Hempstead TV, the town’s government access TV channel, to begin rebroadcasting town board meetings.

“These rebroadcasts, which occur at varying times throughout the week, give our residents as much of an opportunity to tune in as possible,” said Supervisor DeSena.

This year, Supervisor DeSena will be working on providing highlights on town projects to be broadcasted on North Hempstead TV.

“The town will bring a number of projects to fruition that residents have been looking forward to,” said Supervisor DeSena. “As work intensifies, residents should expect to see them documented in new programming.”

Substance Misuse Advisory Council

Previous work as Executive Director of the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse has made Supervisor DeSena an advocate for substance abuse support. As

promised in last year she established the town’s Substance Misuse Advisory Council.

“[The council] has worked diligently to meet the issue head-on through a number of ways, including free Narcan training seminars in conjunction with Northwell Health,” said Supervisor DeSena. “This council includes important voices in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic,”

This year, Supervisor DeSena and the advisory council will “continue to work to address the opioid crisis and navigate the uncharted landscape of legalized recreational marijuana in New York.”

Infrastructure

Last year, Supervisor DeSena called for a recommitment by the town to investing in critical infrastructure projects such as improving roads and sewers.

“I am proud to announce today that over the last year, the town has taken major steps to completing a number of long-stalled projects that will improve the quality of life of our residents,” said Supervisor DeSena.

She highlighted a few highly anticipated projects, such as sidewalk repairs and road repaving on Westbury Avenue in Carle Place and the Manhasset sewer connection project.

By utilizing a portion of the town’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds, the town will be making a $2 million investment in the future of Carle Place’s downtown, shared Supervisor DeSena.

Residents and businesses have desired the Manhasset sewer connection project along Plandome Road for many years. Throughout 2022, Supervisor DeSena met with stakeholders involved in the project to discuss how to move forward best.

“Details are still being finalized. I have long believed that now was the perfect time

to address it, especially in light of the $5 million grant secured by Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti in furtherance of this project,” said Supervisor DeSena. “Over the last year, the town has secured millions of dollars in grant funding to make projects and programs a reality.”

Town’s Master Plan

North Hempstead’s Master Plan is nearly 35 years old, and Supervisor DeSena feels the plan needs to be updated to reflect the diverse needs of the town’s communities. Supervisor DeSena has spoken to residents from “all walks of life and all corners of the town” to receive feedback on the master plan.

“I believe the time is ripe to bring in a professional planner to help shape the process formally,” said Supervisor DeSena. “There will be a difficult balancing act ahead as we preserve the town we love while considering the possibility of changes to reflect times more accurately.”

Our Seniors, Disabled, and Veterans

From the start of Supervisor DeSena’s term, she has prioritized caring about North Hempstead’s most vulnerable populations.

“We should be doing everything we can to work to make our communities more diverse, inclusive, and equitable because it’s something that will make our communities stronger,” said Supervisor DeSena.

Supervisor DeSena proudly announced the town’s Veterans Advisory Committee’s hard work this past holiday season which collected nearly $10,000 as part of the Veterans Donation Drive.

Fiscal Responsibility

In last year’s Town Address, Supervisor DeSena vowed to be transparent with

“Our residents already pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, so any tax cut is a great start, and I look forward to building on it come budget time this year,” said Supervisor DeSena.

Building Department

Another central theme of last year’s Town Address involved fixing the challenges facing the town’s Building Department. Supervisor DeSena proposed a series of actions to reform the department. The plan strikes a portion of the Town Code that created needless interference and shifted accountability away from trained professionals in the Building Department.

With support from residents and the town Building Department Commissioner, a modified version of theproposal passed. Supervisor DeSena has requested that our Nassau County Comptroller’s Office perform a full field audit of the Town’s Building Department.

“This was long overdue and something that no administration had had the courage to do in the past,” said Supervisor DeSena. “I am confident that this impartial assessment by an outside agency will identify and address any mismanagement of departmental operations and any potential misconduct.”

New Issues Addressed This Year

In January 2022, the town lost the Town Comptroller and Chief Deputy Comptroller. The Director of Finance, Paul Wood, has served as Acting Comptroller temporarily for six months.

“Having no formally appointed Comptroller could put our town at risk financially and jeopardize our Triple-A bond rating,” said Supervisor DeSena. “This situation needs to be rectified.”

Another issue that Supervisor DeSena touched on is the town’s Board of Ethics. At last year’s State of the Town, she spoke about the need to install members to the Board of Ethics in defined, staggered terms and stop the practice of allowing them to serve in ‘holdover status’ from previous administrations. Changes to the term rules would ensure the town has a Board of Ethics independent of any outside influence.

Over the last year, four members have been installed into new, defined terms. “I will push for a fully appointed independent Board of Ethics” said Supervisor DeSena. Supervisor DeSena concluded her town address by describing her first year in office as “wonderful and challenging.”

“The Town of North Hempstead is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I am certain that as we continue to work together, the best times are ahead of us,” said Supervisor DeSena.

Supervisor DeSena at this year’s State of the Town Address. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

Nassau Rules Committee Holds Meeting To Evaluate County Reapportionment Maps

LAUREN FELDMAN

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On Jan. 17 the Nassau County Legislature Rules Committee held their 14th term meeting agenda, during which they evaluated two proposed maps for the redistricting of Nassau County. This is a meeting which occurs every ten years following new citizen data collection via the census. A Temporary Districting Advisory Commission (TDAC) assisted both the Democratic and Republican parties with crafting proposals to evaluate Nassau’s 19 Legislative districts for reapportionment: the former presenting Motion 33, and the latter Motion 34.

As noted by Communications Director Danny Schrafel, this meeting was a procedural step and does not indicate final approval; that will come from the full Nassau County Legislature at a later date not yet determined. As well, neither map was required to be accepted wholly or in part by the Rules Committee.

The Democrats And Motion 33:

First to present was the Democratic Committee with Motion 33. The committee proposal, presented by David Mejias, cited Daniel B. Magleby, PhD and Megan Gall, PhD, GISP, who were hired to perform research, analyze the current map, and propose a new alternate map. As clarified by the Democratic presentation, “Both [individuals] are independent, and both testified that they have never been hired by a partisan organization in the past.”

Mejias proposed a map which includes five performing majority-minority districts and an Asian influence district, for the first time in the county. All five majority-minority districts have a black and Latino population in excess of 50 percent – a requirement of the Federal and New York State Voting Rights Acts – the Asian influence district also exceeds 40 percent, which complies with another requirement.

Both the 2013 map, as well as any similarly adopted map, violates the Federal and State Voting Rights Acts, as well as the Municipal Home Rule Law. It was important to the comittee, in the drawing of this new map, to ensure that it would not deny voters of color the equal opportunity to participate and elect candidates of their choice, in keeping with the law.

The Democrat proposition therefore demands a clean slate, and an overhaul of the 2013 map.

The Republicans And Motion 34: Following was the Republican Committee with Motion 34. Lisa Perillo, presenting on behalf of the committee, cited the mission of the TDAC as complying with the Municipal Home Rule Law, as well as both Federal and State Voting Rights Acts. They also affirmed that the Republican proposal adheres to these laws.

Equal population is crucial to redistricting. “The goal of redistricting,” the committee stated, “Is ultimately to give every person’s vote the same weight.” With that in mind, the Republican plan aimed to achieve as equal a distribution of population as possible across districts, and proposed a layout in which deviation was only 0.098 percent. The maximum deviation allowed across districts is 5.0 percent.

The layout proposed by Perillo includes a voting-age, non-Hispanic African American district, for the first time in the county. The plan also includes three black-Hispanic coalition districts. The plan promises both contiguous districts, as well as districts which are more compact than in the existing map. It also prioritized maintaining the cores of each district, which provide areas of common ground for residents. According to the committee, around 91 percent of the cores of each district are maintained within the Republican proposal, which does not mirror the Democrats’ proposal for sweeping change.

Public Opinion And Commentary:

Following the proposals was prepared commentary from various members of the Nassau community. Redistricting, as a process which reoccurs every 10 years, relies on public involvement and voices from Nassau districts.

Commonly expressed was concern about population growth resulting in the fracturing of towns. One community member urged the Legislature that “Maps should be drawn with communities of cohesion in mind. Lines should be drawn in pursuit of keeping communities together.” The Republicanpresented map in particular struck a chord with many members of the community, who fear the implications of proposed changes.

While the committee claims to keep the cores of each district the same, community members noted that there was an unequal amount of redistribution occurring more intensely in majority-minority areas. Several speakers came forward to dispute the fracturing of black and brown communities, which would put voters of color at a disadvantage both in voting rights, as well as the ability to select their representatives.

This was especially frustrating for community members of color at the meeting. One of whom spoke up in disbelief over the proposal, “Why is it that predominantly black and brown communities have to come and beg for something that should just be ours?” She implored the Rules Committee to

consider the impact each proposal would have on these communities. “Make sure that Nassau County is an example. You have that power.”

Following the meeting, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D) released the following statement: “The Republican redistricting commission proposal is a clear example of a racial gerrymander that violates multiple aspects of local, state, and federal law. Nassau County residents deserve better. Now the Legislative Republicans have an opportunity to address the illegal aspects presented by their Temporary Districting Advisory Commission members that would dilute the votes of our minority communities for another 10 years and needlessly expose taxpayers to the risk of wasteful, costly litigation.”

The Final Ruling:

The Republican motion held a majority approval of 4:3 in favor, and the Democrat motion held a majority approval of 7:0 in favor, and so the Committee ruled to pass along both propositions to the Legislature for further review. A future meeting will determine which map – if either – will take effect in whole or part. The proposed maps, as well as the existing map, are available on the Legislature’s website at https://www. nassaucountyny.gov/5455/Redistricting for those interested in a more close-up look at each district.

Proposed reapportioned map from the Democratic Party. (Photos courtesy of NassauCountyGov website).

Proposed reapportioned map from the Republican Party.

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Paul Prignano Hired As Water District Superintendent

Prignano brings over three decades of experience to the Port Washington Water District

The Port Washington Water District (PWWD) is proud to announce that Paul Prignano has been hired to serve as District Superintendent. Prignano had previously worked at the Westbury Water District for nearly 33 years and has assumed the PWWD Superintendent role following the retirement of previous Superintendent Italo Vacchio.

“I am very excited to begin my work at the Port Washington Water District,” said Superintendent Prignano. “Over the course of my career, I have developed an understanding of everything it takes to run a water district, and I thank the Board of Commissioners for giving me the

opportunity to lead the dedicated workers of the PWWD. I am looking forward to using all of the latest technology available to bring our District to the next

Throughout his more than three decades in water service, Prignano has climbed the ranks from the entry level. He started in the water industry straight out of high school, coming into the Westbury Water District as a water servicer in 1990. In 2008, he became a water plant operator, a title he held for two years before becoming the Supervisor of Water Plant Operations. His last ascension during his time at the Westbury

Water District came in 2019, when he became Assistant Superintendent. As of January 1, 2023, he has assumed the lead on all day-to-day operations of the Port Washington Water District as Superintendent.

With such an extensive résumé, Prignano has performed just about every job there is in the water service industry. He has been in charge of testing and treating raw water, organizing water district personnel, managing projects, directing construction of water treatment facilities and more. He holds a State of New York 1B water plant operator’s license and has also completed the New York State Grade

1 supervisory course.

“Expertise is paramount when seeking someone to run your water district, and Paul Prignano has that,” said PWWD Chairman David Brackett. “We have full confidence in his ability to lead our District as we continue to provide high-quality water service to our residents. My fellow Commissioners and I are excited to work with Superintendent Prignano and help our District achieve new heights. We also look forward to introducing him to our community at future meetings and events.”

—Submitted by the Port Washington Water District

OBITUARY

Joanne Depuy

Joanne Depuy, age 64, of Port Washington, NY passed away January 13, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Segall of Chatham, MA, her father, Bob Depuy of High Falls, NY, her stepbrothers and stepsisters, aunts and uncles, and loving nieces and nephews along with countless friends. Joanne is predeceased by her two brothers, David, and Kevin Depuy.

Joanne’s Ashes will be interred at the Memorial Garden at the First Congregational Church UCC of Harwich, MA. A memorial service will be planned for the Spring of 2023 as a celebration of her life.

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CALENDAR

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

10 a.m.- 12 p.m. (North Hempstead Park Beach) Gather your family, grab your friends, double-dare your co-workers and start a Polar Plunge Team. Collect donations to help sponsor your plunge in support of local Special Olympics New York athletes. Visit northhempsteadny.gov for more information.

Ballet Dance

2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater)

Time in Flow Ballet Dance. A Swan’s Ballet Center production. Tickets are free.

SOUPer Bowl XVI

12 p.m.-4 p.m. (Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church) The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in Port Washington’s SOUPer Bowl. Everyone is invited to register now to purchase a reusable tote bag filled with six ounces of each soup donated by Port Washington restaurants. Taste the soups and vote online for your favorites. Visit pwcoc.org for more information.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Town Board Meeting

7 p.m. (Town of North Hempstead Town Hall) Monthly Town of North Hempstead town board meeting.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Afternoon T.E.A.

2 p.m.-3 p.m. (Landmark on Main Street)

Screening of Roman Holiday. Celebrating 70 years, Roman Holiday features a legendary, Oscar-winning performance from Audrey Hepburn. It’s the story of a modern-day princess who, rebelling against the royal obligations, explores Rome on her own. Afternoon T.E.A. is a free program for seniors. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for event information.

Photography Club of Long Island

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (Library, Lapham Meeting Room) Join the Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI) for a hands-on workshop with Mike DiRenzo learning to make “Light Painting Portraits”. Bring your camera, tripod and a remote release so you can join in the fun. For more information, please visit www.pcliphoto.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Project Independence

10:30 a.m. (Zoom) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Social discussion group via Zoom. Enjoy talking with others and meeting your neighbors. Open to North Hempstead residents age 60 and older. If interested call 311.

Art Lecture with Thomas Germano-The Obama Portraits

3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Library, Lapham Meeting

Room) The Obama Portraits were commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery and revealed in a special unveiling ceremony in 2018 attended by former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama and the two artists: Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. Thomas Germano will analyze the two portraits in a visual art lecture, discuss the tradition of presidential portraiture, and take an in-depth look at additional works by the two artists, Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. Visit pwpl.org to register.

FRIDAY, FEB.

10

Project Independence

11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Magnolia Gardens)

Understanding Sodium for Heart Health. A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Learn about how sodium impacts blood pressure and overall health. If interested call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register.

Sandwiched in with Ron Brown-Sacred Avenue of the Pharaohs

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Library, Lapham Meeting Room) Join Professor Ron Brown as he begins a new series of programs on the great avenues of the world beginning in Egypt. Three thousand years ago pilgrims, pharaohs, conquerors, and priests walked the nearly two-mile long Avenue of the Pharaohs, also called the Avenue of the Rams, the Path of the Gods, The Avenue of the Dead, and the Avenue of the Sphinxes.

On the holiday of Opet, the King of the Gods Amon, his consort Mut, and son Khons, appeared on the earth and progressed from the temple of Karnak to Luxor. Today Egyptian rulers and the elite of the country reenact this sacred pilgrimage, joined by tens of thousands of foreign tourists.Visit pwpl.org to register.

Darlene Love

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Landmark on Main Street) Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love returns to Port Washington. Through the years, Darlene Love continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and superb performances. Visit landmarkonmainstreet. org for event information and tickets.

(Photo by Cathy Bongiorno)

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Happy Birthday, Schoolhouse Rock!

Iconic shorts that set school subjects to music turns 50

AMANDA OLSEN

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From the first notes of the intro (As your body grows bigger/Your mind must flower/It’s great to learn/’Cause knowledge is power!) children of the ‘70s and ‘80s and beyond will recognize the irresistible, educational earworms that make up Schoolhouse Rock. But who would think to set multiplication tables or the legislative process to music? Fifty years ago, that’s just what David McCall, Bob Dorough, and George Newall did. Their series changed the landscape of children’s animated programming, earning them four daytime Emmy wins and a further four nominations.

McCall, frustrated that his sons could memorize the lyrics to Rolling Stones songs but not their multiplication facts, complained to Newall, one of the creative directors at his ad agency. He wondered if the subject in question could be set to music. This set Newall on a search for just the right musician to put a tune to the times tables. His quest led him to Dorough, a prolific and quirky jazz musician who had once written a song based on the “Do not remove under penalty of law” written on the mattress tag. Their song writer acquired, they gave him the assignment.

Two weeks later, he came back with “Three is a Magic Number,” which blew Newall and McCall away.

The song was so catchy and inspiring that the agency’s art director and cartoonist, Tom Yohe, started drawing up characters and scenes. Though their original plan was to try and produce an educational record album, it soon became clear that they had much more on their hands. This creative team presented their series of short films to then-director of children’s programming at ABC, Michael Eisner, who just happened to be meeting with legendary animator Chuck Jones at the time. Newall recounted the story to The New York Times in 1994: “After we played the song and Tom showed them the storyboards, Eisner looked at Jones and said, ‘What do you think?’ “And Jones said, ‘I think you should buy it right away.’”

After we played the song and Tom showed them the storyboards, Eisner looked at Jones and said, ‘What do you think?’ “And Jones said, ‘I think you should buy it right away.”

technology. They also expanded their team to include Lynn Ahrens and Jack Sheldon. Ahrens had been working at the agency as a secretary, work that she found incredibly boring, so she started bringing her guitar to work. Between tasks she would play and write songs. This caught the attention of Newall, who asked her to write a song for Schoolhouse Rock. She wrote “The Preamble,” a song that set the beginning of the Constitution to music. Ahrens sang the version that went on the air in October 1975. She wrote or performed on songs throughout the rest of the original series. In a 2014 interview with Noblemania, Ahrens credited this chance for everything that came after in her work. “That opportunity led to a career as a copywriter, followed by freelance careers as a TV writer, a jingle writer, a television producer of many network shows for young people and ultimately a musical theatre writer. It all started there.”

Jack Sheldon, a performer from the Merv Griffin Show, lent his distinctive voice to songs like “Conjunction Junction” and “I’m Just a Bill.” Despite his many years as Griffin’s sidekick, his voice is perhaps most well-known from these performances.

were removed from the air shortly before the show’s 30th anniversary and a special DVD release.

A musical theatre adaptation of the show, titled Schoolhouse Rock Live!, premiered in 1993. It featured a collaboration between artists Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, George Keating, Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, and Kathy Mandry, utilizing some of Schoolhouse Rock’s most famous songs.

Disney is running a Family Singalong in celebration of this milestone anniver sary. This will be the fifth installment of the Singalong series and is hosted by Ryan Seacrest. It airs on Feb. 1 on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ later in the month. All of the original episodes are available for streaming on the platform as well.

Performances during the special include:

Black Eyed Peas — “Three Is A Magic Number”

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert — “Figure 8”

Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen — “I’m Just a Bill”

Julianne Hough – “Interplanet Janet”

The Muppets and Fortune Feimster — “Unpack Your Adjectives”

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After the initial series about multiplication, the group produced songs about grammar, civics, science and computer

The original five series ran from 1973 to 1984. The Walt Disney Company acquired Schoolhouse Rock in 1996 with their purchase of ABC. The show returned in the early 1990s with a series about money, and again in the early 2000s with shorts about the electoral college, voting for president, and a full series about the environment. These songs were not broadcast on TV and were only available through DVD or iTunes. Reruns of the original five series played on broadcast television until 2000, when they

NE-YO — “Verb: That’s What’s Happening”

Raven Symoné and Kal Penn — “Interjections”

Retta — “Ready or Not, Here I Come”

Shaquille O’Neal and Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta — “Conjunction Junction”

The stars from Disney’s Broadway pro ductions of Newsies, and “A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing”.

—George Newall, co-creator of Schoolhouse Rock

BOOK REVIEW

Welcome To His World Review of: Ted Kennedy: A Life by John A. Farrell

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

“We’re living in Ted Kennedy’s America.” That witticism was offered by Joe Sobran in the wake of the 1987 defeat of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. Senator Edward Kennedy (D---MASS) led the charge, declaring in a demagogic tirade that in “Robert Bork’s America,” women would be forced into back-alley abortions, blacks regulated to the back of the bus, school children denied the teachings of evolution, and “rogue police” breaking down anyone’s doors.

A qualified and articulate jurist, Bork never deserved the demagoguery slung his way. The man, however, had little support from the Ronald Reagan White House. Bork was defeated and liberals dominated the court for the next three decades.

Ted Kennedy’s America? Who can doubt it? In the early 2000s, Kennedy took on same sex marriage as a fighting cause. Conservatives snickered at this crazy old man. Who’s laughing now? The same Wall Street Journal, National Review, commentary-style conservatism that once opposed and ridiculed the gay rights agenda now supports Kennedy’s views on marriage.

John A. Farrell’s biography is the first full-length treatment of Kennedy since his death in 2009. It can be a tortured read on a tortured life. Not hagiography, the volume still ends in triumph. A Life is for those fans of Camelot who wish to relieve the Kennedy saga in all its tragedy and glory.

Ted Kennedy was born to the breed. His father, Joseph Sr., a wealthy banker, had wanted to make the leap into politics. The man lived for power. However, his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, where he bitterly opposed America’s entry into World War II, sank any hopes. The torch was passed to Joe Junior, who also had a taste for politics. Muscular and confident, Joe Junior could never comb gray hair. He died in action during the war.

It was now onto Jack, Bobby, and Ted. In 1960, the youngest Kennedy worked as a West Coast coordinator for JFK’s winning presidential campaign. He

dreamed of a life in Arizona, far from the political world. That could never happen. The 1962 Massachusetts senate race beckoned. After Nov. 22, 1963 and June 6, 1968, Ted Kennedy’s own presidential run was an inevitability. It was as if destiny was out of his hands. When that 1980 challenge to President Jimmy Carter failed, Kennedy returned to the senate, where he had found a home.

Most of the book is a rendering of Kennedy’s many initiatives and triumphs: Proposing an opening to mainland China, cancer research, health care (where he worked with President Richard Nixon), AIDS research, liberal immigration, the vote for 18-year olds, the defeat not only of Bork, but earlier of both Clement Haynsworth and Harold Carswell to the Supreme Court, the nuclear freeze movement and oddly, acting as a courier for messages from the Reagan White House to the Mikhail Gorbachev Kremlin. It was to Kennedy that Gorbachev revealed his intention to withdraw from Afghanistan.

There is Kennedy the man. After the assassinations of his two older brothers, the burden of an entire family was on his shoulders. He carried that load for the next 40 years. On one weekend in December 1973, Kennedy had to tell his eldest son, Edward Jr., that a cancer would require the amputation of the young man’s right leg. That same day, he rushed off to a local Catholic church to usher Kathleen Kennedy, RFK’s eldest daughter, down the altar in matrimony.

political moments stand out. Farrell cites Kennedy’s floor leadership on the 1965 immigration bill. That bill, long a goal of President Kennedy, probably would have passed anyway. In truth, it was the president’s assassination that revived the bill. Still, the younger Kennedy’s hand was on the most significant legislation in American history.

Ted Kennedy’s own presidential run was an inevitability. It was as if destiny was out of his hands. When that 1980 challenge to President Jimmy Carter failed, Kennedy returned to the senate, where he had found a home.

Then there is Mary Jo Kopechne. On the night of July 18, 1969, Kennedy, while driving the young woman home from a reunion party of RFK staff members, hit the small Dyke Bridge in Chappaquiddick, MA, traveling, at some estimates, at up to 20 MPH. Too fast. He did dive into the water time and time again, trying to save Kopechne. Was it possible? Did he act soon enough? The controversy dogged the man for decades. It destroyed his presidential hopes, but not his political career. After 1968, Massachusetts badly needed a Kennedy in statewide office.

The author ends with the eventual triumph of Obamacare, a capstone on the senator’s career. To me, two

In 1965, it wasn’t yet clear that the Democrats would lose their grip on white working-class voters. In time, they did. Kennedy knew the 1965 bill would mean the end of European immigration, including his fellow Irish, into the U.S. No matter. The loss of the white working class has been made up for by millions of new Democratic Party voters from the ranks of Asian and Latino immigrants. President Lyndon Johnson was not the only pol to claim, wrongly, that the bill would not change the population makeup of the U.S. Kennedy made similar remarks. Who cares? It assisted the liberal cause in monumental ways. Farrell, however, gives only a few paragraphs to the 1980 immigration bill, one that expanded family reunification and increased legal immigration exponentially. During the 1980s and beyond, America has experienced the greatest demographic upheaval in modern history. Here, Farrell is not optimistic over the consequences. The other issue is the 1974 Boston busing crisis---a real American carnage. In 1970, Kennedy was under heat from the Kopechne tragedy. That year, during a re-election campaign, Irish South Boston stood with the man. Kennedy appreciated that tremendously.

In the early 1960s, Kennedy supported civil rights, but opposed school busing. In the fall of 1974, the bill came due. Black students from Roxbury, under court order, were bused to South Boston. Kennedy spoke at high schools in both Roxbury and South Boston, then made a beeline to Washington. He was sitting in his senate office when the school buses rolled.

drive the Irish out of the public schools and out of Boston all together.

“What can I do?” Kennedy, now busing proponent, asked. How about standing in the South Boston High School front entrance? Kennedy could have rented an apartment in Southie and enrolled his three children in the local public schools now being forcibly integrated, rather than sending them to a northern Virginia private academy.

This is more important than economics. In 1970, Irish Boston stood with their wayward son. Four years later, Kennedy sold his own people down the river. South Boston High School, once the pride of the Irish working-class, no longer exists. And we’re still living in Ted Kennedy’s America.

September 1974 represented the revenge of that city’s Anglo-Saxon elite. For decades, they smarted under Irish rule. By using the black population up from the South, their fellow co-religionists at least, for busing purposes the WASP could now

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SANTOS WATCH Santos Trek: The Georges Petition Edition

Octogenarian icon George Takei joins the chorus of calls for Rep. Santos’ resignation

attention on social media, and had surpassed its 25,000-signature goal by January 26.

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With nearly a full month of U.S. Congressional participation behind him, Representative George Santos (NY-03) seems to be staying the course in terms of smiling in public, making headlines, and being mostly (but not always) reticent about criticism and allegations against him.

However, such reticence from Santos and many of his peers in the House hasn’t stopped veteran actor, activist, and Star Trek: The Original Series star George Takei from taking a stand.

In late January, Takei started a petition calling for Santos’ resignation, calling the 34-year-old apparent Republican a “pathological liar” and “[a]nother George in the news.”

The petition, entitled “Get That ‘Other’ George Out of Congress,” quickly picked up

“I’m posting this petition because while there are very few things Democrats and Republicans can agree on, one of them should be that someone who has lied about everything in his life—his education, his jobs, his marriage, his finances, even being a college champion volleyball player, say what?—has no business being in Congress,” Takei wrote in the description of his online petition.

“I know we need two-thirds of Congress to agree, and that’s a tall order in a narrowly divided House. But if we don’t demand it, we’ll never get it.”

Whether or not they sign onto Takei’s petition, Nassau County voters do seem like they’re still feeling the sting of the Santos situation.

To put it in terms of Star Trek: The Next Generation, it seems fair to say that some

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Future Port Jefferson LIRR Electrification Has No Juice

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023 State of the State speech and accompanying 275 page book omitted any reference to the proposed $3.6 billion LIRR Port Jefferson electrification project.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s February 7th Public Hearing for potential Federal Transit Administration funding of their 2023 Program of Projects also omits funding to advance this project. The FTA will be providing close to $1.8 billion under various formula and competitive discretionary grant programs in 2023. Here is the link to the MTA February 7th Public Hearing for their upcoming 2023 Program of Projects.https://new.mta.info/ document/103001. By not including this project in the February 7th Public Hearing, is it the MTA’s intent to continue delaying consideration for electrification?

What ever happened to the MTA planning feasibility study funded under the prior $32 billion 20152019 Capital Plan to look into the feasibility of electrification?

Additional funding to advance the project beyond the planning study is not included in the MTA current $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five

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Year Capital Plan. The next step would be finding several million to pay for a federal National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) review. This is necessary to preserve future eligibility for FTA funding. The most obvious source of funding from Washington would be requesting permission from the FTA to enter its national competitive discretionary Capital Investment Grant (CIG) New Starts Core Capacity Program. Has the MTA asked this of the FTA? Will this project be included in the next FTA CIG report submitted to Congress by March 2023 for federal fiscal year 2024?

We will not know if the project is included in the proposed MTA 2025 - 2044 Twenty Year Capital Needs Assessment Plan until it is released in October 2023. Port Jefferson electrification is competing against twenty other system expansion and enhancement projects that the MTA is considering.

Electrification of the Port Jefferson branch has been advocated since the 1960s by generations of elected officials with no success. In 1970, electrification was extended from Mineola to Huntington. In the 1980s, discussions took place between the MTA, LIRR, Suffolk County and many elected officials over which branch should be electrified first. The Ronkonkoma branch was selected over the Port Jefferson branch.

Without electrification east of Huntington, Port Jefferson branch riders will not have a one seat ride to Grand Central Madison via the $12.6 billion East Side Access project. There is insufficient height clearance to accommodate duel mode locomotives in the 63rd Street tunnel needed for access to Grand Central Madison.

A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT FOR LONG ISLAND

Sands, the world leader in developing integrated resorts, is proposing a multi-billion-dollar investment at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. This groundbreaking, world-class hospitality and entertainment project will be transformational for the Long Island economy, creating thousands of quality union jobs and generating millions of dollars in tax revenue.

A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG ISLAND BUSINESSES

Sands is committed to developing long-term partnerships with local businesses. For Long Island-based manufacturers, distributors, wholesale suppliers and other companies servicing the hospitality and entertainment industries, the Sands project will be an unprecedented opportunity to grow your business and be part of what will surely become an iconic centerpiece of the Long Island landscape.

Thousands of daily LIRR riders from diesel territory will still have to change at Jamaica for travel to Grand Central Madison or Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn.

Future opportunity for funding to progress this project beyond a planning study will be under upcoming MTA 2025 - 2029, 2030 - 2034 and 2035 -2039 Five Year Capital Plans. The estimated cost today is $3.6 billion, and will continue to grow over time. This is necessary to pay for design and engineering, environmental review, land acquisition for construction of power sub stations,

expansion of commuter parking, potential relocation and/or consolidation of existing stations, new stations and platforms, new electric Multiple Unit car storage yard, new track, third rail and signals. From start to finish could require fifteen to twenty years. before electrification of the Port Jefferson branch is completed. —Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management

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EastLine Theatre Brings Angels In America To Long Island

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Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, is a two-part, Pulitzer prize-winning play written by Tony Kushner. It was first performed in 1991, and it follows a gay man who was abandoned by his lover when he contracts HIV, the crumbling of a closeted Mormon’s marriage whose wife is slowly entering a nervous breakdown, a mother’s search for her son in the big city and a nurse who tends to a corrupt lawyer who battles the ghosts of his past.

EastLine Theatre, based in Wantagh, will be putting both parts of this show on at the BACCA Center in Lindenhurst throughout the month of February. It is believed to be the first performance of Angels in America on Long Island.

Long Island Weekly on Jan. 20 sat down via Zoom with Nicole Savin, Eastline’s co-artistic director, Danny Higgins, the director of “Angels in America,” actress Thea Kraus who is playing character Harper Pitt and actor Logan Clingan, who is playing character Prior Walter.

“[Angels in America] is one of the greatest plays ever written,” Higgins said. “It is ambition, for what it requires, and the possibility of doing it in our local community, which is has never been done, checked a lot of boxes for us. EastLine is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. All

roads led to Angels in America.”

It’s been a longtime coming for all those involved with “Angels in America,” as the planning for the production began a year ago. Auditions were held in July, and rehearsals, with just how lengthy this production is, began in September. And two weeks ahead of the Feb. 4 premiere, cast and crew moved into the BAACA Center for technical rehearsals.

“I think it’s exciting,” Clingan said when asked how they felt being weeks away from the premiere. “These characters are just once in a lifetime opportunities to play and even just from the first rehearsal, it slowly gets more anticipating as time goes on.”

Kraus echoed Clingan’s point, adding that its just as nerve wracking as it is exciting. She described her character, Harper Pitt, as an “agoraphobic Valium addict” and wacky.

“She’s sort of one of the people whose always on the outskirts of society,” Kraus said. “She approaches it with such, ‘yep, that’s who I am and there’s nothing I can do about it, and my life is falling apart in front of my eyes and there’s nothing I can do about it, but I’m handling it.’ And while she doesn’t do it gracefully, she does it. And that’s what matters.”

Clingan discussed their opening scene with their character, Prior Walter, who is telling their partner that he has AIDS.

“From there on out, Prior is physically going through a downward spiral, but tries the best to not let that hurt him emotionally and still has this positive, beautiful light that continues to radiate throughout the play, even when his boyfriend leaves him,” Clingan said. “He’s kind of suffering through this alone. He still finds light through these people he never met before,

through Harper and through [the character Hannah Pitt]. I think thats what I love about the role the most is that the trajectory is going through the darkest thing you could ever imagine going through, but still not letting it consume you.”

On the process of putting together this production, Higgins said that it first, it felt unobtainable in what it requires of the cast and the production team, who Higgins said is happily getting very little sleep.

“We have really tried to make Long Island the heart of our organization,” Savin reflected. “We feel that we as an island deserve culture, as high quality theater that the city can get and what’s different about is... that we are really trying to do works that you would otherwise not see on Long Island.”

To get tickets to see both parts of Angels in America, visit eastlinetheatre.org.

Julie Fergus, playing the Angel, rehearses a scene with Logan Clingan, who is playing Prior Walter.

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GAME DAY

History of Zorn’s

Best chicken wings

Cheese please

DINING

Preparing For The Big Chicken Wing Party?

Game day watchers are projected to eat more than a billion wings

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Football fans might be surprised at the matchup, but one thing is not surprising: America’s love for chicken wings. This is never more apparent than on the final game day, when wings are at their hottest. Last year, Americans were anticipated to devour 1.42 billion wings while watching the the two final teams battle for the Lombardi Trophy, according the National Chicken Council’s (NCC) Wing Report.

“There will be no wing shortage,” said NCC spokesperson Tom Super. “Like almost anything else you buy right now, wings might be a little more expensive, but they’ll be stocked. I just wouldn’t wait until kickoff to be in line or order online.”

Last year, wholesale wing prices were down 19 percent from a mid-year high, according to USDA data. Retail wing prices are up about $0.30 per pound on average from the same time last year. Why the uptick? Many costs, like the price of chicken wings, have increased because of unusually high demand, record input costs, labor shortages that have reduced the supply of many goods, and government spending programs that have flooded the economy. Greater demand and less supply equals higher prices, ultimately resulting in the highest inflation that the country has seen in 40 years.

“Demand for chicken wings has been through the roof since the beginning of the pandemic,” Super added. “A shift from sit-down restaurants to takeout and quick service has boosted chicken wing consumption. Restaurants like wing joints and pizza places were built around takeout and delivery, and as long as people are sitting around watching TV and maybe drinking a beer, wings will remain in the game.”

To help meet increased demand last year, some chicken producers diverted birds traditionally marketed as whole birds for parts instead, like wings. More good news is the end-December frozen wing inventory totaled 73.2 million pounds, up 70 percent from last year, which should provide some cushion. Chicken companies, retailers and restaurants have planned ahead for the Big Game.

Maybe one day we can settle the debate over flats versus drums, but for now, editors at Anton Media Group, along with some of the most credible “Foodies” of the Facebook page Long Island Foodies, have shared their top picks for best local wings, in no particular order:

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

• 137 Old Country Rd., Carle Place; 516-877-7750

• 3430 Sunrise Hwy., Wantagh; 516-679-2625

• 8063 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-367-2625

Brews Brothers Grille

• 183 Franklin Ave., Franklin Square; 516-216-5008

Brooklyn Wing House

• 2441 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park; 516-636-5191

Changing Times Pub

• 1247 Melville Rd., Farmingdale; 631-694-6462

Croxley’s Ale House

National Chicken Council

• 129 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square; 516-326-9542

• 190 Main St., Farmingdale; 516-293-7700

• 7 S. Park Ave., Rockville Centre; 516-764-0470

EGP Oceanside

• 2823 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside; 516-766-9547

Elsie Lane

• 29 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park; 516-302-8412

• 295 Main St., Huntington; 631- 824-6236

Greek Xpress

• 182 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square; 516-502-6126

• 59 Main St., East Rockaway; 516-593-4949

• 37 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck Plaza; 516-570-6814

• 437 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Plainview; 516-433-8070

Haunted House of Hamburgers

• 330 Fulton St., Farmingdale; 516-777-1031

J. Paul’s Terrace Cafe

• 239 Merrick Rd., Oceanside; 516-536-1806

Jackie Reilly’s

• 3964 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage; 516-731-7544

The Main Event

• 799 Old Country Rd., Plainview; 516-935-5120

• 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale; 631-522-1030

Majors Steakhouse

• 284 E. Meadow Ave., East Meadow; 516-794-6600

NY Flying Wings

• 554 Stewart Ave., Bethpage; 516-433-2463

Smokin’ Al’s

• 847 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park; 516-799-4900

Spanky’s Food Factory

• 2458 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park; 516-280-8440

Via Roma Pizza

• 1764 Merrick Ave., Merrick; 516-868-2311

Wings Over Farmingdale

• 221 Main St., Farmingdale; 516-756-9464

Zorn’s of Bethpage

• 4321 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage; 516-731-5500

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

Lemon-Pesto Chicken Wings

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed

3/4 cup store-bought basil pesto

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 lemon, zested and juiced

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Place wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until wings are well browned and crispy.

3. While wings are roasting, combine pesto, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and lemon zest (the peel without any of the white pith) in a bowl large enough to hold all wings.

4. When wings are finished, remove from oven and place in pesto mixture. Toss to coat well.

Nutritional information, per serving: 420 calories; 27 g fat; 7 g saturated fat; 5 g carbohydrate;

2 g fiber; 40 g protein. Serves four.

—National Chicken Council

A Delicious Long Island Heritage

The history of Zorn’s of Bethpage

Zorn’s has been making delicious homemade food since 1940 when Peter Zorn opened his first retail store on Long Island. His vision was to offer wholesome, made-from-scratch meals using the freshest ingredients that busy families could take home with them, creating one of New York’s first take-out services. We are proud to be listed on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry which honors businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their communities’ history.

In the 1930s, prior to the retail business in Bethpage, the Zorn family owned seven poultry farms on Long Island selling chickens and turkeys to wholesalers in Queens and the Bronx. At the time the Bethpage area was primarily farmland.

A short time after, he added his soon-to-be-famous southern fried chicken and bar-b-que spare ribs. This turned into a thriving take-out business. His menu kept growing as he met his customers’ needs. Before long he had a complete catering menu serving Long Island families all year long. Take-out meals and catering were new concepts in the 1950s and became very popular on Long Island. Many tried to imitate this concept, but Zorn’s Poultry Farms was always number one.

Today Zorn’s is owned and operated by Merrill S. Zorn, Peter Zorn’s only granddaughter, who grew up working in all aspects of the family business.

“We use the same recipes and cooking methods as my grandfather. Some of our traditions are looked upon as old-fashioned by today’s standards, but this is how we maintain our high quality and consistency. The value of our generous portions, personalized customer service, quality ingredients, and our family recipes have made our business a success,” said Merrill. “There is always a Zorn in the kitchen making sure that the original recipes passed down from my grandparents, are still prepared with the same quality and pride that they were 80 years ago!”

Zorn’s of Bethpage has transformed several times over the past 80 + years. For decades it was home to a functioning poultry farm and thousands of chickens and turkeys. In 2019, Merrill took on a massive undertaking by moving the entire business into a brand new 8,000 sq. ft. store at the same address in Bethpage. She was personally involved in the design of the new building and listened to customers’ ideas and suggestions

resulting in a beautiful new space with a dining area inside and out, as well as bathrooms for their patrons.

The new building pays tribute to the history of Zorn’s with historic photos and memorabilia used as décor.

“We kept our story alive not just for our family, but for our community and our staff, and we couldn’t be happier with how well the transition went, and all the love and support we were shown throughout the process,” Merrill added.

Inside Zorns retail store in the 1950s.

From left to right: Poppy and Nanna in the 1950s; Poppy with Merrill in the 1960s; and Merrill

Our new building on the original Bethpage property.

Skeeter.

From the original poultry farm in the 1930s, to our thriving retail store today.

Merrill was personally involved in the design of the new building and listened to customers’ ideas and suggestions.

Score Big With

Buffalo ranch popcorn

Nothing blasts the winter blues like gathering your favorite fans to watch the Big Game.

Good friends, a giant flat screen TV and fantastic food make it worth everyone’s while to come out of hibernation. Remember, though, under those football jerseys and team tees is your beach body — and yes, Memorial Day is just three short months away.

Happily, there are options that will get you swimsuit ready without skimping on Game Day flavor. Of course, there’s always the standard veggie platter (skip the dip!). But gathering with friends to watch the Big Game is a time-honored tradition that comes with its own special menu, at the top of which is an American favorite: Buffalo wings.

Named for their birthplace of Buffalo, New York, these bad boys are a staple of Game Day gatherings everywhere. But six of them will set you back more than 400 calories. Add ranch or blue cheese dressing and in you’re in for at least a couple hundred more.

This year, shake out the fat and calories by pairing spicy Buffalo taste with another American classic: popcorn.

A healthful whole grain (fiber), naturally low in fat, popcorn delivers the satisfying crunch your guests crave. This easy-to make Buffalo Ranch Seasoning Mix lets you sprinkle the crowd-pleasing flavor of wings on top of a heart-healthy snack that won’t bring regrets on the scale come Monday morning. Touchdown!

Blazing Buffalo Ranch Seasoning Mix

Perfect for game time and super easy to make, you’ll be the hit at any tailgating party. Yield: about 2 tablespoons seasoning mix

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ranch dressing or dip mix (from a 1 ounce package)

1 tablespoon seafood spice mix (or celery salt)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon powdered sugar (or sugar)

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil

6 quarts popped popcorn

Cooking spray, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, blend ranch dressing mix, spice mix, garlic powder, powdered sugar and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with vegetable oil and blend until well incorporated. Place popcorn in a serving bowl and spray lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle seasoning mix over popcorn to taste and toss. Store leftover seasoning mix in an airtight container for future use.

Nutrition Facts

45 calories

2.5 g total fat

0 g saturated fat

0 mg cholesterol

35 mg sodium

5 g carbohydrates

1 g fiber

0 g sugar

1 g protein

20 mg potassium

—The Popcorn Board

How To Cut And Serve Cheese

How to cut cheese may seem obvious, but there are many ways to improve your cheeseboard with a bit of creativity around your cheeses. Here, we’ll explore some ways to cut your cheese and the possibilities it opens up. But to get started, we recommend watching Chef Greg Gable’s video on how to make a perfect cheeseboard (www.cheeselovershop.com).

Choose an appropriate knife to cut your cheese

Different cheeses require different cutting techniques, to keep the cheese’s shape intact. For example, hard cheese needs to be cut with a sharp knife (or you simply won’t manage to cut it). However, if you try to cut a soft, ripened cheese with a sharp knife, the rind may stick to the edge, and your cheese may end up losing its shape. For soft, ripened cheese, use a knife with no edge, such as a butter knife. In the same vein, a crumbly cheese tends to stick to the blade, even with hollow-edged knives. The best way to keep its shape intact and ensure better visual appeal is to use a wire slicer.

The horizontal cut, both appealing and practical

Often, cheese is cut into slices, pretty much like a pie. However, you can choose to slice it horizontally, which gives you three main benefits:

• It makes the creamy paste more apparent, which gives a unique visual appeal, for example, to Saint André cheese.

• It allows some hard rubs, such as a granola rub, to be used on your cheese;

while this type of rub doesn’t normally stick to the rind, it will stick to the paste of your cheese.

• For your gratins and the like, a horizontal cut allows the rind to be spread more evenly, for a better crust.

If you want to cut your cheese horizontally and still serve it in a practical format to your guests, you can combine the two cuts, and cut the cheese into slices after separating the two halves. This combination is appealing for the flower-shaped Dorothy’s cheeses, in order to make beautiful petal-shaped slices.

Other ways to present your cheese

Some cheeses are better served whole, to be cut at the table. However, most cheeseboards look prettier if the hard cheeses are pre-cut. Depending on the shape of your slices, the best choice for presentation may differ. For rectangular cheeses, present your slices spread in an arc, like a fan of playing cards. For triangular slices, try stacking them up—just make sure that every edge faces the same way for a better effect.

Gable is the research chef for Savencia Cheese USA. Visit www.cheeselovershop. com to read more from Gable.

—Savencia Cheese USA

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Heart Healthy Treats For Valentine’s Day

BY TINA MCGEOUGH specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Who doesn’t love sharing a sweet treat with a loved one on Valentine’s Day. With February also being American Heart Month, here are a few ways you can show your loved ones, and their hearts, some love with sweet, heart-healthy ideas.

Dates

For candy bar lovers—stuffed dates can taste like your favorite one.

To make them, simply split the date in half and remove the pit. Stuff the inside with peanut butter and drizzle the top with melted chocolate. Then, sprinkle on peanuts and pop into the fridge until the chocolate has hardened.

The combination of fiber, protein and healthy fat can also help make a meal or snack more filling and satisfying, and you’re getting all three here. You can swap out the peanut butter for any nut butter of choice or for an allergy friendly swap, use sunflower butter.

Dates can also be used to make betterfor-you brownie bites.

Blend dates with oats, nut butter and

cocoa powder for a chocolatey treat with less added sugar than your typical brownie. Plus, you’ll also be getting some hearthealthy fiber from the dates and wholegrain oats. Many whole grains, including oats, contain a type of fiber, called beta glucan, which may help lower cholesterol levels.

another Valentine’s favorite, but often contain ingredients that our hearts don’t love, such as added sugar. Instead of chocolate frosting, frost your cupcakes with chocolate hummus.

Chocolate hummus is rich, creamy and has that delicious chocolatey sweet flavor you’re looking for, but nearly three times less added sugar than a typical chocolate frosting.

You can also use chocolate hummus as a sweet dip for a snacking board. A mix of berries, almonds, pretzels and chocolate hummus is a fun way to pair sweet and savory treats.

Fruit Dessert

Blueberry Pie Foil Packet can be made in less than 20 minutes.

Mix blueberries, applesauce and cornstarch in one bowl, and olive oil, cinnamon, granola and salt in another. Spoon the blueberry mixture into cooking spray-lined aluminum foil and top with granola mixture. Fold the foil over the filling and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until the blueberries have burst.

Granola: The first ingredient in this granola is whole grain oats which are a heart healthy pick. Many whole grains, including oats, contain a type of fiber, called beta glucan, which may help lower cholesterol levels.

Blueberries: Berries are packed with heart-healthy fiber and antioxidants.

Hummus

Sweet treats like cake or cupcakes are

About 80 percent of Americans don’t meet recommended fruit intakes, so fruit-forward desserts are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth, while also bumping up daily fruit intake. This simple

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—Tina McGeough is a registered dietician for Stop & Shop.

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Bringing The Goods To Market

Local farmer’s market moves indoors for winter

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Although winter has been overly kind this season, the weekend farmer’s market in Great Neck has moved inside the Great Neck House through the end of March in order to help vendors continue to bring the goods to market. Shoppers are showing their appreciation for this sheltered event by continuing to frequent the market, week after week.

The venue may be small, but there is no shortage of neat treats and cool finds such as doggie bandanas, kitty bowties, essential oils, farm-fresh vegetables, intriguing horseradish blends, barbecue sauces and rubs, baked goods, gourmet pickles and cheeses, specialty coffees and local honey.

Some of the recent vendors include:

• Brian’s House of Spices

• All Baked Up of Sayville

• The Illegal Baker of Huntington

• Zippy Pets

• Qua Zay Culinary Services

• Italian Wife Bakes of Brooklyn

• The Cheese Guy of Yonkers

• Koltuk’s Honey, LLC

• Dobler Farms of Deer Park

• Horman’s Best Pickles of Glen Cove

• Diesel Cold Brew of Brooklyn

• Johnny Breads

• Brooklyn Essence, LLC

It is seemingly so popular with vendors also, many on a bi-weekly rotation, in order to accommodate all of the selling space requests. If you find something you love, check with the vendor to find out their next scheduled selling date, to coordinate your follow-up shopping adventure.

The indoor winter market, a collaborative event between Great Neck Park District and Deep Roots Farmers Market, runs Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 26 at Great Neck House (14 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck).

Visit www.gnparks.org for details.

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Most Popular Cuisines In America

A new study has revealed that Chinese food is the most internet-searched cuisine in the United States, according to Google search data.

The research, conducted by experts at www.foodfirefriends.com, analyzed Google search data related to the 40 most popular cuisines in the world in different U.S. states, to find out what cuisines Americans search for (and eat) the most.

1. Chinese food

Known all over the world, Chinese food is certainly one of everyone’s most loved

cuisines. With an average of more than 3.35 million searches per month in the U.S. only, Chinese is Americans’ absolute favorite food.

2. Mexican food

With an average of 1.22 million Google searches in the USA, Mexican is Americans’ second most favorite food. Known for its spices and hot sauces, this cuisine is sought-after and appreciated globally.

3. Thai food

Thai food is third in the ranking. With

more than 823,000 monthly Google searches in the USA, Thai remains one of Americans’ first choices when it comes to foreign cuisines.

4. Indian food

Registering an average of 673,000 Google searches, Indian food is the fourth most Googled food in America.

5. Korean food

Another Asian cuisine features in fifth. Showing an average of 246,000 Google searches in the U.S., Korean food is the

fifth most popular cuisine in the States, followed by Japanese (with an average of 201,000 Google searches per month in the U.S.), and soul food (201,000).

Greek, Italian and Hawaiian food follow in the ranking with an average of 165,000, 165,000 and 90,500 searches in the U.S.

The study was conducted by foodfirefriends.com, which is dedicated to helping users grill and barbecue better, by offering practical guides, recipes, and advice on all aspects of outdoor cooking.

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HOMES

Recently Sold

This fully gutted Colonial at 8 Mullon Ave. in Baxter Estates sold on Dec. 5 for $990,000. This property features an open layout living space and generously proportioned rooms throughout, boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Upon entering, you are welcomed by the bright and airy living and dining rooms with a fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features a breakfast bar with a granite top, custom cabinets, premium stainless steel appliances, and a sliding door leading to the backyard and guest house with an extra garage. The second floor features the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet and two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The full basement provides spacious space for recreation and storage. It is connected to the garage with a separate entrance. The property is conveniently located in the heart of the sought-after section of Port Washington, one block from the train station, parks, shopping, dining and more.

This home at 48 Hillview Ave. in the Baxter Estates section of Port Washington sold on Dec. 28 for $777,500. Its charming front porch greets you to this three bedroom Village Colonial located less than a mile to downtown shops and restaurants. Enter into light-filled living room with brick wood burning fireplace and detailed leaded glass windows. The dining room leads to kitchen complete with gas cooking, Corian counters and Merilatt cabinetry. The second floor encompasses the bedrooms including the spacious master bedroom. The home has two bathrooms. The home has a detached one-car garage, new central air conditioning and hardwood floors throughout. It is conveniently located to all amenities including being located within a half of a mile to the train station. It is approximately three miles from the town beaches.

HOME & DESIGN Heat Your Home Safely Space heaters are a top cause of home fires during winter

This winter is projected to be a cold and bitter one, with many regions already experiencing record chills and snowfall. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) reminds New Yorkers to follow some essential safety tips when heating their homes this winter.

Fire departments usually see an uptick in home fires during the winter. Carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and poisonings also increase during these months.

“There is an increased risk of home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning this time of year as residents use space heaters, portable heating sources, gas furnaces, and fireplaces to heat their homes,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr. “We encourage New Yorkers to take proper precautions when they heat their homes this season.”

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires and the third leading cause of home fire deaths. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires, accounting for more than two of every five fires (44 percent), as well as the vast majority of deaths and injuries in home fires caused by heating equipment.

Homeowners should keep space heaters a safe distance from combustible materials, such as curtains, bedding, and

upholstered furniture. To prevent CO exposure and poisoning, avoid the indoor use of unvented gas-burning appliances, unvented gas or wood-burning stoves, and unvented fireplaces.

Home heating tips

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment.

• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

• Never use your oven to heat your home.

• Install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions by qualified professionals.

• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.

• Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

• Use the right kind of fuel specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters.

• All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside.

• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.

• Test smoke alarms at least once a month.

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.

Love Where You Live

locals might feel like they voted for Data but got Lore instead.

Recent Highlights:

• In late January, Bowen Yang portrayed Santos in the congressman’s younger drag persona and in his current sweater-and-tie look on Saturday Night Live.

• Reps. Gregory Meeks and Joe Morelle of New York, the ranking members on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Administration Committee, respectively, have pushed to deny Santos access to classified materials. Axios noted, “Santos is not likely to be regularly exposed to classified information as a member of the Small Business Committee and the Science, Space and

Technology Committee, but lawmakers still face few barriers in accessing classified information.”

• On January 24, after bringing coffee and donuts for reporters waiting at his office, “Santos’ political operation filed a flurry of amended campaign finance reports, telling the feds, among other things, that a $500,000 loan he gave to his campaign didn’t, in fact, come from his personal funds as he’d previously claimed,” reported The Daily Beast. “But new campaign finance filings first reported by [the site] did not shed light on where the funds actually came from,” noted The Guardian

• On Twitter, Santos weighed in on Iran: “I support the freedom protesters in #Iran 100%. I will do everything in my power to help end the reign of terror plaguing their lives. #Freedom”

Thinking of Moving

SANTOS from page 6A

In Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series and films, Brent Spiner portrayed the iconic android Data (left) and, at times, also his ‘evil brother’ Lore.

Las Vegas Sands Launches Website To Grow Community Engagement On Resort Proposal

Las Vegas Sands announced the launch of SandsNewYork.com, a new website created to share information on the project, encourage community collaboration, and directly engage local Long Islanders on their ideas, questions, and concerns.

“Sands is excited to take another meaningful step in connecting with community members. It has been a lot of fun to connect with our grassroots community leaders, some of which I grew up with and graduated high school with, and have real conversations on this transformational project, former New York State Governor and Sands Senior Vice President David Paterson said. “We welcome more community conversations that lead to even deeper local partnerships.” The website includes a page for small business owners, briefly describing the company’s local priorities and procurement processes, as well as a form for those seeking supplier opportunities. Additionally, it includes a Community Voices page, where quotes are displayed from local leaders and stakeholders who are supportive of the project, and in favor of community collaboration on

the proposal.

“We are not here to convince, we are here to collaborate. We are thrilled at the unprecedented amount of support we have received on this project from the local communities and we look forward to hearing from more Long Islanders who want to get involved,” said Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs for Las Vegas Sands. “SandsNewYork.com gives them a direct line to our team on the ground, and will empower communities to take advantage of all the opportunities this project represents.”

—Submitted by Las Vegas Sands

An artist’s rendering of the entertainment complex at the current site of the Nassau Hub and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Submitted photo)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Young children can have di culty distinguishing between subjective worlds in their heads and the objective world we share. ey sometimes believe their thoughts can directly cause things to happen. It’s not all wrong. oughts do change things, but only when combined by action, as you’ll prove this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Getting where you’re supposed to be will not require you to be assertive this week, so you can relax knowing that if it’s the right door, it will open for you without work. It’s safe to make yourself like water, nding the path of least resistance. You’ll interact especially well with Scorpio and Pisces.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Many of the week’s interactions are based in an implicit social contract, the details of which may be di erent to each person involved. Since the speci cs of a “deal” are never talked about, it takes a lot of paying attention to gather and live up to what they are. You win loyalty making every e ort in this regard.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Who is on your side? You, hopefully. Who else? Look around to see who is onboard with support for your goals. More importantly, who is onboard with support of you, just as you are, goals notwithstanding? Your support system should include people who don’t require you to be or do anything to be loved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can’t grow as a person without growing in awareness. New possibilities open when you can see, feel and know more. You welcome all chances to improve, even if they involve a moment of humility. No one said it would be comfortable. e opportunity to learn what you were doing wrong and correct it is a gift.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What you pursue will run from you, and that’s just nature. e animals get around it. e lion stalks, the alligator sinks below the surface, the spider works on auspicious positioning then waits. You’ll think of your own less than obvious method of getting your prize and be quite e ective this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You eventually gure out what you’re supposed to do and do it. Whatever sort of false starts, missteps and confusion that happens before that is simply what it took to bring you onto the journey. How you got there will be a dim and inconsequential memory. It’s what you do when you get there that matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your way will be made light this week, mostly by your own excellent attitude. You may compromise because it would be harder for the others involved to do the same. Still, it won’t be worth it unless you can do it gladly with love and nonchalance. Don’t put yourself in a position to be resentful further down the road.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re so good at getting along with di erent types of people that you will nd yourself in the role of a human bridge between people who otherwise wouldn’t get along without you. In the spirit of tolerance, you’ll set a ne example and bring harmony to the scene.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). e limits and rules you’ve set are quite reasonable considering your scene and the sort of people in it, therefore you won’t have to do much to enforce your boundaries. But this isn’t a “set it and forget it” kind of plan. Check back as things change. Be ready to make new systems for di erent seasons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). ere are many wonderful things that come with you being you, just how you are right now and exactly how your mind and body are in this moment. Focusing on your uniqueness as an asset will put you in the mindset to maximize your gifts. e world will want to celebrate you, so let them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just in case someone out there is wondering how they can be a better friend to you, model the behavior you’d most love to receive. You’ve been there for yourself all along and know exactly how you want the world to support you. e more you give yourself what you need, the quicker others will be to follow suit.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

ere’s a peace, a grace, a slow ease to the unfolding of this year. Serenity isn’t a butter y you’ll have to chase with a net because, in your many contemplative moments, it will land on your still shoulder. You will invent what helps you and end up helping many others. Mutual love and respect lead to adventurous plans with your favorite people. More highlights include a favorable international exchange, the sale of something old and an event you throw that’s the talk of the town.

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Alpha Atoll

Cove Cruise

Dalby

Dancing

Dawn Eton

Fine

Fraser Island

Gore

Hats

Humidity

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Going against the grain

At the second table, declarer did not cover the ten of clubs with dummy’s jack at trick one, following low instead. East had to play the eight (an honor would have cost a trick), whereupon South contributed the deuce!

West could do no better than to exit with a trump, whereupon South won, drew trump and played the ace and another club to establish the suit. When East now returned the diamond ten, declarer rose with the ace, led a club to the nine and discarded his remaining diamond on dummy’s last club to make his game.

lead — ten of clubs.

deal occurred in a team-offour match. Both North-South pairs reached four spades, and both Wests led the ten of clubs.

At the first table, declarer made the natural play of covering the ten with the jack. East played the queen, and South won with the ace and drew the opposing trumps. He then led a small club, hoping to quickly establish a discard for his diamond loser.

But East took the club nine with the king and returned the ten of diamonds. Whatever South did from this point on, he had to lose a diamond, a heart and another club to East’s eight for down one.

In finding the winning play, declarer reasoned that West’s lead was either a singleton or from the doubleton 10-8, marking East with both club honors. West was therefore virtually certain to have the king of diamonds for his two-heart overcall.

Next, whether West had one or two clubs, no harm could come from refusing to play the jack on the first trick. If East produced an honor card, declarer could win the trick, while if East produced the eight — proving that the ten was a singleton and that South would have to lose two clubs no matter what he did — the trick could be conceded in order to keep West on lead. This gave declarer the time he needed to set up the clubs before the opponents could establish a diamond trick.

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LIPA Announces Time-Of-Day Rate Proposal

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced a proposal to modernize its electric rates for residential customers in 2024 with a standard Time-of-Day (TOD) Rate and an optional Super Off-Peak Rate. These new rates will help customers save money and support the transition of Long Island and the Rockaways to clean, affordable energy. Customers will still have the option to stay on a flat rate. Customers who try the new rates will receive a 12-month “Bill Protection Guarantee,” which means they will receive a refund if they would have paid less on a flat rate.

With the new TOD Rate, customers pay different rates for electricity based on when they use it. Electric rates are higher during weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (peak) but lower all other hours of the day and on weekends and holidays (off-peak). With the Super Off-Peak Rate, rates are further discounted in the (super off-peak) hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The plan would immediately reduce rates for more than 80 percent of customers without any changes to how or when they use electricity. Under this proposal, customers would have the ability to save even more money and support a cleaner electric grid by making small changes in their daily routine by conducting energy-intensive activities –such as doing laundry or charging electric cars – in off-peak hours. For instance, a

customer on the TOD Rate could save approximately $4 per month by doing their laundry and $43 per month by charging their electric car during off-peak hours.

“Time-of-Day Rates are an important rate modernization reform that will help lower customer bills and advance clean energy,” said Thomas Falcone, Chief Executive Officer of LIPA. “Once adopted, this plan will save more than 80 percent of customers money while supporting our clean energy transition by reducing carbon emissions and taking the burden off the electric grid during the highest times of demand.”

Most customers will pay the same or less under the TOD Rate or Super Off-Peak Rate without changing their electricity usage

or habits because most customers already conduct most activities during discounted off-peak periods, which make up 88 percent of the hours throughout the year.

To help customers transition to the new plan, LIPA is proposing a one-year Bill Protection Guarantee for a customer’s first year on the TOD Rate (or Super Off-Peak Rate). If after 12 months a customer’s electric bill on the TOD Rate (or Super OffPeak Rate) is higher than it would have been under the Flat Rate, LIPA will automatically refund the difference for the entire 12-month period.

The TOD proposal was developed with input from the New York Solar Energy Industries Alliance (NYSEIA),

the Department of Public Service (DPS), the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and consumer advocates such as the Utility Intervention Unit (UIU), and the Public Utilities Law Project (PULP).

LIPA invites all interested stakeholders to provide input on its rate modernization proposals. There will be two public hearings on February 21, 2023, where customers can sign up to speak. LIPA will also accept written public comments until February 27, 2023. Written comments can be submitted by emailing TODpubliccomments@lipower. org. The proposal is scheduled for consideration at the March 29, 2023, meeting of the LIPA Board of Trustees in Uniondale, New York. Consideration by the Board of rate and tariff changes are held in open session, and the public is always invited to attend and speak. For more information on how to attend and participate in public hearings and Board meetings, please visit lipower.org. Should the proposal be approved by the LIPA Board at the March meeting, there will be extensive communication to all customers before they would be transitioned into any new plan, including 90, 60 and 30-day notices, which will include information about the plans and how to optimize their rates as well as the Bill Protection Guarantee.

by the Long Island Power Authority

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Town Of North Hempstead Councilwoman To The Rescue

Councilwoman Dalimonte takes action to help a driver in car accident on Plandome Road

JULIE PRISCO

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At night on Saturday, Jan. 21, a car traveling northbound on North Plandome Road crashed into a tree in a single-car accident. The car caught on fire with the driver inside.

Port Washington resident Thomas McNamara, Esq. emailed the Port Washington News detailing the accident and sharing that Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte assisted in controlling the situation before first responders arrived.

The Port Washington News reached out to Councilwoman Dalimonte to comment on her involvement in the aftermath of the car accident.

“I was in my kitchen in my pajamas when all of a sudden, the whole house shook,” said Councilwoman Dalimonte. “I jumped up and ran outside to the car on fire.”

The loud accident drew the attention of

many residents of North Plandome Road. Someone had already called 911 when Councilwoman Dalimonte got outside. Immediately, she jumped into problem-solving mode and helped manage the situation.

“I asked one neighbor to direct traffic and bring cars up Reid Avenue and another neighbor to bring traffic down Huntington Road,” said Councilwoman Dalimonte. “I told them not to let any cars in here.”

Councilwoman Dalimonte asked her neighbors for a fire extinguisher and a neighbor brought one out to the scene.

“There was gas leaking, the car hit the tree then bounced from the tree into the telephone pole,” said Councilwoman Dalimonte. “I told everyone to step back. I got the fire extinguisher and put the fire out.”

Councilwoman Dalimonte and her friend, Debbie Harari, made sure there was no one else in the car. The interior of the car was black, and it was dark outside, making it hard for Dalimonte and Harari to see in the car. They opened the back doors and felt around to ensure the driver was the only occupant of the car.

“I held onto that fire extinguisher because I didn’t know if the car would spark again,” said Councilwoman Dalimonte. “I kept on looking on the ground because the car was low, making sure nothing caught on fire

again. It was a scary situation.”

The Port Washington Fire Department and Police Department arrived shortly after the fire was out. Residents got to the side of the road to make room for the first responders to take control of the situation.

First Assistant Chief Matthew Kerin was the first on the scene, followed by Chief of the Department Brian Waterson.

“Multiple PWPD units and myself arrived within minutes,” said Chief Kerin. “As we approached the scene, we observed that the vehicle was no longer on fire, and the occupant had already been removed from the vehicle.

“Immediate care was started for the

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SALE OF TAX LIENS

ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 16th, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per sixmonth period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau

County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.

gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucoun tyny.gov/527/AnnualTax-Lien-Sale

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 08th, 2023. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disa-

bilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 5712090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be

commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a

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occupant, who was subsequently transported by a PWFD ambulance to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset for further evaluation,” said Chief Kerin. At the time of publication, there is no information available to the public about his well-being.

The PWFD and PWPD squads both took control of the accident site seamlessly.

“The swift and extraordinary actions of Councilwoman Dalimonte, in extinguishing the fire and removing the occupant, made all the difference in what could have been a potentially tragic outcome,” said Chief Kerin.

“Our fire department and our police department are absolutely amazing,” Councilwoman Dalimonte said.

proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time

is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or

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Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte (District 6).

Town of North Hempstead website)

South of Reid Avenue on North Plandome Road where the accident took place. (Image from Google Maps)

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agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 25, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 2-1; 1-25-2023-2T-#237560PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, the following ordinance was ordered adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. T.O. 1 - 2023

PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK

Section l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations:

PROPOSAL:

RESCIND:

1. T.O. #1-2018

Adopted January 20, 2018

SEAVIEW BOULEVARD –

SOUTH SIDE – NO STOP-

PING – 12:00 MIDNIGHT

TO 6:00 A.M.

From a point 1320 feet west, then south, then east, of the west curb line of Osprey Court, east, for a distance of 325 feet.

ADOPT:

1. SEAVIEW BOULEVARD – SOUTH SIDE – NO STOPPING – 12:00 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M.

From a point 1320 feet west, then south, then east, of the west curb line of Osprey Court, east, for a distance of 325 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine, or when applicable, by imprisonment, not in the excess of the amount set forth in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, or by both such fine and imprisonment, plus any

surcharge payable to other governmental entities, and late payment, if applicable.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead. Dated: January 24, 2023 Manhasset, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 2-1-2023-1T-#238022-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, after a public hearing duly held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, the following ordinance was ordered adopted: ORDINANCE NO. T.O. 3 - 2023 PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK

Section l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following regulations:

PROPOSAL:

ADOPT:

1. NEW CHARLES AVENUE – CHARLES AVENUE – FULL STOP

All Traffic southbound on New Charles Avenue shall come to a Full Stop at its intersection with Charles Avenue.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine, or when applicable, by imprisonment, not in the excess of the amount set forth in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, or by both such fine and imprisonment, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities, and late payment, if applicable.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: January 24, 2023

ty of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Town of North Hempstead, New York, adopted January 24, 2023, authorizing the construction of improvements at North Hempstead Beach Park, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $400,000, appropriating $300,000 in addition to the $100,000 heretofore appropriated for such purpose; and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Town in the principal amount of not to exceed $300,000, in addition to the $100,000 bonds heretofore authorized for such purpose, to finance said additional appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: Authorizing the construction of improvements at North Hempstead Beach Park; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $400,000; APPROPRIATING $300,000 for such purpose, in addition to the $100,000 heretofore appropriated for such purpose pursuant to Resolution No. 695-2017, duly adopted by the Town Board on December 19, 2017 (the “Prior Bond Resolution”); STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of the $300,000 bonds to finance said additional appropriation, in addition to the $100,000 bonds heretofore authorized pursuant to the Prior Bond Resolution, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Town to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon; and STATING any funds received from the State of New York or from other sources may be used to pay a part of the cost of the project and any such funds are hereby authorized to be applied toward the cost of said project or redemption of the Town’s bonds or notes issued therefor, or to be budgeted as an offset to the taxes to be collected for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds or notes.

SECOND: AUTHORIZING, in addition to the $100,000 bonds of the Town authorized pursuant to the Prior Bond Resolution, the issuance of bonds of the Town in the principal amount of not to exceed $300,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”), to finance said additional appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Town for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for

which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said $300,000 bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Town; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Town;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Supervisor the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals thereof, and other related powers; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: January 24, 2023

Ragini Srivastava Town Clerk 2-1-2023-1T-#238024-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

This resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 24th day of January, 2023, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Ragini Srivastava Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JANUARY 24, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF DESIGN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SUNSET BEACH PARK VISIONING PROJECT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $150,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which bonds are authorized is the preparation of design plans and specifications in connection with the Sunset Beach Park Visioning Project. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is not to exceed $150,000.

The period of probable usefulness is five (5) years.

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE MANORHAVEN GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the General Election of the Incorporated Village of Manorhaven will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd. in Port Washington, NY 11050.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Offices to be filled at said Election are:

OFFICE TERM

Trustee

Trustee

Village Justice

Two Years

Two Years

Two Years (to fill the unexpired term ending 6/30/2025)

AVISO LEGAL PUEBLO INCORPORADO DE MANORHAVEN

ELECCIÓN GENERAL DEL PUEBLO

TENGA EN CUENTA QUE las elecciones generals del pueblo incorporado de Manorhaven se llevarán a cabo el martes 20 de junio de 2023 en el Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd. en Port Washington, NY 11050.

TENGA AVISO ADICIONAL QUE las oficinas que se llenarán en dicha elección son: OFICINA TERMINIO

Fideicomisario Dos Años

Fideicomisario Dos Años

Juez de la Aldea Dos Años (para llenar el término no vencido que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2025)

Dated: 01/26/2023

Incorporated Village of Manorhaven

Sharon Natalie Abramski, MMC, RMC Village Clerk-Treasurer

of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York.

Dated: January 24, 2023 Manhasset, New York

2-1-2023-1T-#238025-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that on January 24, 2023, the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Town of North Hempstead, New York, adopted January 24, 2023, authorizing the construction of improvements to the Carlton Avenue Retaining Wall, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $325,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of $325,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the construction of improvements to the Carlton Avenue Retaining Wall; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $325,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Town in the principal amount of not to exceed $325,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Town to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of bonds of the Town in the principal amount of not to exceed $325,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”), to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Town for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said $325,000 bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Town; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Town;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Supervisor the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals thereof, and other related powers; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: January 24, 2023

Ragini Srivastava Town Clerk 2-1-2023-1T-#238026-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN

BZA PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Manorhaven will hold a public hearing in the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York in said Village on February 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to hear the following matters:

(Z626) 46 Linwood Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-42, Lot 11. The applicant, Irontree LLC, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family dwelling. 155-35 – Appurte-

2-1-2023-1T-#238074-PORT

nance Construction: The required rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. The proposed rear basement stairs at 16’1 ¼” are a non-permitted encroachment into the 20 feet required rear yard setback by 3.9 feet. 155-13.1 J – The maximum building lot coverage for a two-family dwelling shall be 25% or 1050 square feet for this 4200 square feet property. The proposed plan requires 1432 square feet or 34.1% of lot coverage.

(Z627) 48 Linwood Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-42, Lot 11. The applicant, Irontree LLC, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family dwelling. 155-35 – Appurtenance Construction: The required rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. The proposed rear basement stairs at 16’1 ¼” are a non-permitted encroachment into the 20 feet required rear yard setback by 2.9 feet. 155-13.1 J – The maximum building lot coverage for a two-family dwelling shall be 25% or 1050 square feet for this 4200 square feet property. The proposed plan requires 1432 square feet or 34.1% of lot coverage.

(Z628) 3 Manorhaven Blvd: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-74, Lot 69-71. The applicant, Leyla Koksal, seeks the following variances to perform an alteration to convert an existing commercial space to a café. 15520 - Restaurants in the C-3 district require a special use permit issued by the Board of Zoning and Appeals. The proposed restaurant requires a special use permit.

155-46 –The minimum number of offstreet parking spaces required is 13. Proposed: Existing offstreet parking spaces allotted to this address in the common parking lot shared by the three tenants at this location has not been demonstrated.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: These meetings are open to the public. All those wishing to attend are

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NOTICES

invited to do so. Persons in need of special assistance should notify the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate. Zoom or virtual conference will not be available as this meeting will be open to in-person attendance at Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd Port Washington NY 11050.

Alex Kovacevic Deputy Clerk/ Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals

Dated: January 25, 2023 Manorhaven, New York. 2-1-2023-1T-#238030-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN

BZA PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Manorhaven will hold a public hearing in the Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York in said Village on February 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to hear the following matters:

(Z629) 91 Edgewood Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-27, Lot 32-34. The applicant, Port Park Properties, LLC, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family dwelling.

155-13.1 F The minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. Proposed: 17.166 feet to egress wells, 12.83 feet to rear steps. 155-13.1 G No building shall exceed two stories or 26 feet in height, measured from the established street grade. Proposed: Building height is 27.25 feet from the established street grade. 155-13.1 J The maximum lot building coverage for a two-family dwelling shall be 25%. Proposed: Lot building coverage of 31.9%.

(Z603) 66 Graywood Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, 80, Lot 27. The applicant, 66 Graywood LLC, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family home. As per Section 29-8 of the Village Code, an application disapproved by the Architectural Review Board can be appealed to the Board of Zoning and Appeals. The following items describe the previously approved and current as-built conditions that exist on site. Approved roof: Owens Corning Estate Grey Color. As-Built: Cambridge Charcoal color. Approved windows: Pella white double hung with grids in upper sash. As-Built: Andersen black casements with grids.

Approved Siding: Alside

4-inch exposure lap in Cape Cod Gray. As Built: Alside

4-inch exposure lap in white.

Approved Stone: 1” Natural Westchester Stone veneer on home and risers of steps color Gray. As Built: Cultured stone color Country Echo.

Approved Exposed Foundation: Shall be finished in stucco and color to match stone on house (ARB condition).

As Built: Natural Stone MSI brand Alaska Gray Color.

Approved Gutter and Leaders: White aluminum. AsBuilt: Black aluminum. Approved Fences: PVC fences to be off white/tan. As-Built: Proposed fences not installed on sides, in rear, surrounding condenser with gate (ARB condition) or dividing rear yards with gate (ARB condition). Approved Front Door: White front door (ARB condition). As Built: Black front door. Approved Front Railing: White PVC rails to be used at stairs. As-Built: Black iron railings. Approved Landscape Plan: Specific tree and shrubs located in front yard.

“Stepping stones” at specified locations. As-Built: No tree or shrubs located in front yard.

“Stepping stones” at alternate locations.

(Z630) 30 Kirkwood Road: Port Washington NY, 11050 S-4, B-45, Lot 39-41. The applicant, Irontree LLC, seeks the following variances to construct a new two-family house. 155-13.1 F The minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. Proposed: 15.3 feet to rear steps, 16 feet to condenser. 155-13.1 J

The maximum lot building coverage for a two-family dwelling shall be 25%. Proposed: Lot building coverage of 32.26%. 155-45 K(2) For any construction on an interior lot of a new one-family or two-family dwelling, including the conversion of an existing one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling, only one curb cut shall be permitted. Such curb cut shall be limited to 16 feet in width.

Proposed: Two 8-foot curb cuts.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE: These meetings are open to the public. All those wishing to attend are invited to do so. Persons in need of special assistance should notify the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate. Zoom or virtual conference will not be available as this meeting will be open to in-person attendance at Village Hall, 33 Manorhaven Blvd Port Washington NY 11050.

Alex Kovacevic Deputy Clerk/ Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals

Dated: January 25, 2023

Manorhaven, New York..

2-1-2023-1T-#238031-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NEREIDA KLOK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 9, 2018, an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 9, 2022 and a Short Form Order duly entered on June 21, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will

sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 7, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 12 Hillside Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 5, Block 7 and Lot 102. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,100,739.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #6956/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. The original sale was scheduled for January 17, 2023 at the same time and location.

Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200572-3 2-1-2023-1T-#238034-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following new public hearings on Monday, February 6. 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY:

1. Proposed Local Law A -2023 “Regulating Signs in the Right of Way”

2. Proposed Local Law B2022 “Amend section 172-11 “Property Maintenance”

3. Proposed Local Law C-2023 “Amending Chapter 235, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities” This meeting is open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York

Dated: February 1, 2023

2-1-2023-1T-#238071-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Village Clerk-Treasurer, Village of

Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York, 11050 on February 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and, to the extent the Village so determines, the Contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:

MANORHAVEN MULTIUSE TRAIL (Phase I) WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS

The Contract, Plans, Specifications and Bid Documents can be examined at the offices of the Village Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, New York, 11050 on or after January 30, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Monday through Friday. A compact diskette (CD) with proposal sheets, may be obtained upon payment of a $100.00 deposit for each set. Said deposit shall be refundable to the extent required under General Municipal Law §102. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Village of Manorhaven in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the Bid as security for Bidder obligation, if its Bid is accepted, to enter into and perform the Contract work, and execute such further security as may be required for faithful performance of the Contract. All proposals must be upon forms furnished by the Owner. Any other will be rejected. The Project will be completed in 3 phases. The Drawings in the Bid package include the design for all 3 phases. However, for the purpose of this bid the Bidder shall only bid for Phase 1. Refer to Drawing C-101 for the Phasing Plan. All Bidders not familiar with site of work are encouraged to visit the site and to take field measurements and examine existing conditions. No Bid will be considered from any person who is in arrears to the Village of Manorhaven, or who is in default as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the Village of Manorhaven, nor shall a Bid be considered from any Contractor whose performance of any previous Contract with the Village of Manorhaven has been unsatisfactory in the opinion of the Village. Such a Contractor whose performance has been unsatisfactory shall not be deemed a responsible Bidder.

The Village of Manorhaven reserves the right to reject any and all Bids received, to waive informalities and to increase, decrease, or omit any portions of the Specifications.

Subject to the foregoing, the Village of Manorhaven will award the Contract to the lowest responsible Bidder qualified by past experience to satisfactorily perform the required work of this Contract.

The successful Bidder shall be subject to a credit check by a recognized organization competent in this field, prior to award.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish proof to

the satisfaction of the Village of Manorhaven of any acceptable financial statement, bank references, experience in performing work of the type above mentioned, and proven ability to begin promptly and to finish the same expeditiously and within the time limitations of the Contract.

The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond at least equal to the full amount of the Contract price as security for the faithful performance of all of the successful Bidder’s obligations under the Contract.

The successful Bidder must maintain workmanship compensation insurance within the stationary limits, automobile liability insurance, and General Liability Insurance Policy with limits of $2,000,000 each occurrence and Property Damage limits of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, for the benefit of the successful Bidder the Village of Manorhaven and Cameron Engineering Associates, LLP, the Owner’s Consulting Engineers, each of which shall be named as insured party thereunder. All Bids must be submitted on the prescribed forms as bound herein and returned intact with the complete Contract Documents. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, both in words and figures. Proposals that contain any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions or items not called for in the itemized proposal, or that contain irregularities of any kind, may constitute sufficient cause for rejection of the Bid. In case of any discrepancy in the price or amount Bid for any item in the proposal, the price as expressed in words shall govern.

No oral requests for information, clarification or interpretation will be honored. All such requests should be submitted to the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in writing not less than five (5) days prior to the last date for submission of Bids. All replies to such requests will be made in the form of an addendum and will be sent to each prospective Bidder who received initial copies of the Plans, Contract and Specifications.

Bidders are cautioned not to submit proposals until after having inspected the site of the proposed work and having made themselves familiar with local conditions. The attention of persons intending to make proposals is specifically called to that paragraph of the Contract which debars a Contractor from pleading misunderstanding or deception because of estimates of quantities and location or other conditions surrounding same.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DATED: January 26, 2023

Manorhaven, NY

Sharon Abramski, MMC, RMC Village ClerkTreasurer 2-1-2023-1T-#238075-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN

WORK SESSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Board of Trustees shall hold a Work Session to review the 2023 2024 tentative budget and other pertinent matters on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Village of Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the public is invited to attend, but no public comment will be permitted at this session. Those in need of special assistance should notify the Village Clerk-Treasurer in advance.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Manorhaven, New York

January 26, 2023

Sharon Abramski, MMC, RMC Village Clerk-Treasurer 2-1-2023-1T-#238076-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 7:30 PM at Village Hall, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, on the following applications:

Continued Cases:

1. Application of Ashima Narula for variance of Chapter 70, Section 70-11(C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to (1) to construct a dock with a property line setback of 30 feet where 96.7 feet is required and (2) a variance of Chapter 70, Section 70-11(D) to construct a dock with an overall length of 250 feet where 200 feet is the maximum length permitted on the property owned by her in a Residence A District and located at 3 Half Moon Lane, also known as Section 4, Block A, Lot 63 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

2. Application of Ashima Narula for Dock Application Review pursuant to Chapter 70-6(A) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dock on the property owned by her in a Residence A District and located at 3 Half Moon Lane, also known as Section 4, Block A,

Lot 63 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

3. Application of Joseph Robyn Romano for a variance of Section 176-18(A) of the Code of the Village Sands Point to construct a sports court in the rear yard resulting in a rear yard lot coverage of 18.97% where 15% is the maximum permitted, on the property owned by them in a Residence A District, and located at 38 Arden Lane, Sands Point, New York, also known as Section 4, Block B, Lot 440 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

New Cases:

4. Application of Bari David Klein for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 1324(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dwelling with an attached three car garage, and an in-ground pool, on property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 26 Forest Drive, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 113, Lot 25 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

5. Application of Bari David Klein for a Variance of Section 176-19 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to allow two curb cuts where only one curb cut is permitted on the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 26 Forest Drive, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 113, Lot 25 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

6. Application of Bari David Klein for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 1,425 cubic yards of fill around the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 26 Forest Drive, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 113, Lot 25 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Children’s Concert

On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. the Northwinds Symphonic Band will present an afternoon of music and family fun for children of all ages in The Great Hall of the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy.

Conductor Helen P. Bauer and Associate Conductor Brandon Bromsey have put together a program designed to engage young listeners and aspiring young musicians.

Tubby the Tuba is one of the most famous symphonic narrated works for children. It features Tubby, the under-appreciated tuba, Peepo the Piccolo, and a kindly singing bullfrog. Originally designed as a vehicle for music education, Tubby also imparts life lessons of friendship, encouragement, and overcoming obstacles.

Inspired by a Civil War era train chase, the band will bring to life a locomotive, racing through the concert hall as they perform The Great Locomotive Chase. Through the composer’s use of percussive sounds and

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extended techniques, the audience will climb on board for the ride as they hear the clang of a train bell and hiss of a steam engine.

Other programmed pieces include American Fiddle Tune Variations by Long Island composer Carl Strommen, selections from Disney’s Broadway musical, The Lion King, and a rousing march by John Philip Sousa.

One member from each section of the band will demonstrate their instrument. Children in the audience will have the opportunity to choose their favorite instrument and try their hand at conducting.

Visit the Sands Point Preserve’s website at www.sandspointpreserve.org to purchase tickets. Children 12 years and under are free and adult tickets are $20. Ticket purchase includes parking.

—Submitted by the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

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PURPOSE: THE FILING OF NEW TARIFF AMMENDMENTS TO P.S.C. NO. 1 GAS TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDERS DATED JANUARY 19, 2023, IN P.S.C. CASES 4-M-0565 AND 20-M-0266.

TEXT: Notice is hereby given that Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid has led new tari amendments with the Public Service Commission to comply with the Commission’s Order is dated January 19, 2023, to become e ective February 1, 2023.

Keyspan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“KEDLI”) led tari revisions in response to a New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) Order Authorizing Phase 2 Arrears Reduction Program. Phase 2 of the Arrears Reduction Program provides automatic relief through direct bill credits to residential non-Energy A ordability Program (“EAP”) and small-commercial customers who have eligible arrears and who did not receive relief under the Phase 1 program, by issuing a one-time bill credit to reduce or eliminate accrued arrears through May 1, 2022.

The PSC Order also establishes the Arrears Management Program (“AMP”) Phase 2 Surcharge to recover costs of these bill credits e ective February 1, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that starting on February 1, 2023, the AMP Phase 2 Surcharge will commence on customer bills and will be included in the Delivery Revenue Adjustment line. The AMP surcharge is located on the KEDLI website. For Residential customers:

https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/ ?regionkey=nylongisland&customertype=home and Business customers https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Business/Bills-Meters-and-Rates /?regionkey=nylongisland&customertype=business

Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at https://www.nationalgridus.com

Priscilla Ciccariello was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 27, 1925, the daughter of Mary (Olmsted) Johnson and Oakley Calvin Johnson. In 1946 she married Gerard (Charles) Ciccariello, who died in 1974. They had seven boys; Stephen, Peter, Thomas, Michael, Charles (Bill), Daniel, and John.

Stephen and Michael predeceased her; Stephen in 1969 and Michael in 2010. In addition to her sons, she is survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Priscilla graduated from Queens College with a Master’s Degree in Library Science, and received an advanced degree in Librarianship at Columbia University. She worked at the Port Washington Library for 25 years and as the Head of Reference for ten years until she retired in 1993. She also served as Chair of the Reference and History Section of the American Library Association (ALA).

Priscilla played a pivotal role in the formation of key collaborations in the genetic disorders community worldwide, relating to Marfan syndrome. Marfan syndrome is a genetic medical disorder that played a major role in Priscilla’s life as it affected her husband and multiple members of the family. In an effort to raise awareness and create a support system for those affected by Marfans, Priscilla Ciccariello was one of the founding members of The National Marfan Foundation, and founder (and president ) of the International Federation of Marfan Syndrome Organizations (IFMSO). She founded the Coalition for Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue (CHDCT) and she served as a member of the National Advisory Council for the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a position appointed by Donna Shalala, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

A catalyst and respected member of the planning committee for scientific workshops on Marfan syndrome at The Banbury Center of Cold Spring Harbor, New York, vaulted her to leadership positions within a number of organizations. She served on the Board of Directors for the National Organizations for Rare Disorders (NORD), Council of Regional Genetic Networks, Alliance of Genetic Support Groups, and the National Advisory Board for NIAMS. She was also an appointed member of Congressman Robert J. Mrazek’s Health Advisory Committee.

After moving to Sag Harbor, New York in 1990, Priscilla worked with the Lily Pond Residents Association on the establishment of the Nancy Boyd Willey Park in Sag Harbor, she was on the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Neighborhoods for the Preservation of Sag Harbor (CONPOSH), and was a member of the Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Council (CAC).

In 2020, she compiled a collection of her mother, Mary O. Johnson’s paintings in a book titled, “The Spirit of Humanity”, and a collection of her own memories in a book titled, “Looking Backward”. Priscilla lived to be 97 years old. Her life was her family.

A private memorial will be held for the family. Donations in her memory can be made to Marfan.org

The Great Hall, Castle Gould (Photo from the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy website)

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Temple Judea Hosts “Meet The Author Night”

Port Washington Resident Publishes Second Poetry Book

The Brotherhood of Temple Judea recently held via Zoom a “Meet the Author Night” program. Brotherhood President Stanley Goldklang introduced the guest speaker, author Dan Grunfeld, whose book, By the Grace of the Game published. Grunfeld gave a fascinating description of his family’s participation in basketball as well as their experiences during the Holocaust. Grunfeld’s father Ernie Grunfeld, a Knick favorite for many years, was the only NBA player (and later team executive) whose family endured the Holocaust. The book touchingly describes that connection and Ernie’s journey.

In this, his second book of poetry, Thomas Zampino imparts flashes of intimacy, intensity, and inevitableness. At its core synchronicity can be read as a love story. One not only existing between lovers, but one that also reveals how synchronicity–seemingly unconnected moments of “co-incidences”–lovingly shaped a life fully lived. A lifetime of poetry observed, told without pretense or presumption.

Virtual Caregiver’s Book Club

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting the Virtual Caregiver Book Club starting Feb. 1 from 12 - 1 p.m. For six weeks, we will be reading and discussing On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s, by Greg O’Brien. Our group facilitator will be Linda Martinez, LCSW-R, an advanced social worker in gerontology with NYU Langone Geriatric Medicine Associates — Mineola.

skills, relating what they read to their own experiences.

Mr. Zampino has been an attorney for nearly 40 years and only recently started writing poetry as a hobby. He’s had more than a score of his poems published

Correction From The Jan. 18- 24 Issue Of The

The elder Grunfeld arrived as an immigrant with his parents as they escaped the ravages of Nazism. He soon became enamored with the game of basketball and practiced on the outdoor courts of Queens before honing his basketball talent as a teenager in various gymnasiums. He went on to become a college star and eventually a professional player. Ernie Grunfeld also won an Olympic gold medal and achieved success as an NBA player and executive that his family could never have imagined when they set out for America.

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As the guest speaker at the Temple Judea Brotherhood meeting, Dan Grunfeld enthralled the group with his family’s unlikely

On Jan. 18, the Port Washington News published an article called ‘Port Washington Native Publishes Novel’. The submitted line was printed incorrectly. Below is a bit about

in various journals, both print and online, including The University of Chicago’s Memoryhouse Magazine. His first book of poetry, Precise Moment, was published in 2021. A video presentation of the entitled poem was produced by Brazilian actor and director Gui Agustini in 2021.

story and the success of his father. Dan, who was also once a basketball standout at Stanford University, told an unbelievably exciting story and answered many questions from his highly attentive audience.

He resides in Port Washington with his wife Rachel. His two daughters grew up in Port and graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School.

Many exciting programs and activities are planned year-round at Temple Judea that would appeal to a wide variety of interests. Temple Judea, a Reform synagogue, welcomes new members and is located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset, NY 11030, off exit 36N on the LIE. For more information, call (516) 621-8049 or online at www. temple-judea.com

The book is about living with Alzheimer’s and not dying with it. Greg, an award-winning investigative reporter, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. He wanted to write about his journey with the disease. “My book is a blueprint of strategies, faith and humor; a day-to-day focus on living with Alzheimer’s, not dying of it; a hope that all is not lost when it appears to be,” said Greg O’Brien in an interview with The Washington Post.

—Submitted by Thomas Zampino

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss caregiver challenges and coping

“Our book club is an emotional outlet for caregivers to share with others that understand their situation,” said Joanna Rekas, Care Services Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter.

Participants will be mailed a free copy of On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s, by Greg O’Brien.

To register for the virtual book club, contact: Joanna Rekas at jrekas@alz.org or (800) 272.3900. To learn more about the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, visit alz.org/longisland or call the 24/7 Helpline at (800)272.3900.

—Submitted by the Alzhiemer’s Association

OBITUARY

—Submitted by Temple Judea

the novel and the correct submitted line: A new novel by longtime former resident Donald L. Schilling, The Enterprise Book 1, is a riveting historical political novel. Walking the reader through events since World War II, the reader follows the escapades of the Professor and his colleagues, as they help the world

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cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect.

the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

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Edna Khalily of Great Neck has published her first book, Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways To Feel Beautiful. The book follows the main character Alisha on a journey to become more confident and discover her inner beauty. The book shares an important message with vibrant illustrations done by Stan Jaskiel.

Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

become a better place, while fishing at prime locations and eating in gourmet restaurants that the reader will recognize. This novel is published by Fulton Books, and is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Itunes and GooglePlay. The paperback and hardcover versions can be obtained

for $26.95 and $37.95 respectively, or as an e-book for $9.49. Alternatively, the novel will be available at the Port Washington Public Library. —Submitted by Donald’s loving family, former Port Washington residents, Annette Schilling, Stacey Romanello, Laura Schilling, and Michael Schilling (a Roslyn resident).

Brian M. Callahan, 78, Manhasset Brian M. Callahan (March 18, 1944 – December 4, 2022) of Hollywood, Florida, a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, passed away at age 78. Brian grew up in Manhasset, New York, graduated from Saint Mary’s High School and attended C.W. Post College before enlisting in the U.S. Army at age 20. Brian will be laid to rest with military funeral honors beside his deceased wife, W. Diane DeNicola, at Arlington National Cemetery. Brian is survived by his stepchildren Michael, Steve and Donna; his grandchildren Adele, Brandon, Dylan, Caitlyn, and Peter; and his siblings Patricia, Kieran, Noel and Dennis.

Local Author Releases Childrens Book

Dated: January 25, 2023

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Khalily is married with three boys and has been a teacher for almost three decades. Seven years ago, Khalily lost her mother unexpectedly to throat cancer. During the three months Khalily’s mother was sick, they spent much time together and shared some beautiful moments.

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Khalily shared how her mother asked her to remember the messages she taught her as a child.

After her mother’s passing, Khalily reminisced on some of the meaningful lessons and advice she remembers from her mother. One that stuck out to her the most was when her mother told her there are 1000 ways to be beautiful.

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“Every mother thinks that her daughter is the most beautiful girl in the world and my mom wanted me to always feel beautiful,” said Khalily. “She told me a woman has a thousand way to be beautiful, but only one of them is the physical beauty. And I asked her to tell me what are the other 999 ways of being beautiful. She said to me, that’s your journey. That’s what you have to go out there and find.”

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Khalily’s book stars a young girl named Alisha. Alisha doesn’t feel pretty and she tells her mother her concerns. Alisha and her mom have a strong relationship where they share their thoughts and help one another. While Alisha is listening to her mother’s advice, she sees a glowing red lipstick and asks to try it on.

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When Alisha tries on the lipstick, she gets sucked through a portal in the mirror to another land where she meets a friend, Binsa, that guides her on the journey around the world.

“The two girls travel around the world to find people in different places,” said Khalily. “This book will teach child geography and it’s diverse. You see people of all cultures. The characters travel to places like India, Australia, England and Africa.”

Throughout Alisha’s journey aross the globe and meeting new people, she learns how to accept herself and feel confident in her own skin.

Khalily is excited to help spread this message to parents and young girls about how important inner beauty is. Now more than ever, social media shows seemingly perfect and beautiful people to young girls that makes them feel like they aren’t good enough. Khalily hopes her book can help children discover their own inner beauty and hold onto it.

“My mother was always wearing red lipstick and she even gave me red lipstick as a gift,” said Khalily. Khalily’s own mother inspired many aspects of the book, including the magical red lipstick that takes Alisha on a journey.

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It took Khalily about a year to put together her book. Since the book was published in early January of this year, Khalily has been overwhelmed and humbled by the feedback on her book.

Khalily is currently planning reading

events at libraries, schools and bookstores across Long Island to help spread the message of her book to young children.

Dan Grunfeld.

(Photo by Temple Judea)

Thomas Zampino (Contributed photos)

Edna Khalily with her book, Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways To Feel Beautiful (Photo by Julie Prisco)

Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways To Feel Beautiful is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Visit ednakhalily. com to learn more.

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