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Roslyn Fire Companies Ride To The Rescue

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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Nassau County officials have yet to determine the cause of a fire that broke out on Saturday, Feb. 5 at a commercial building in Flower Hill.

According to Nassau County police department officials, the fire, which collapsed an entire three-story brick building on 1025 Northern Blvd., was first reported at 5:45 p.m. By 9 p.m., the entire building was engulfed in a blaze and both the second and third floors of the structure collapsed.

According to detectives, officers responding to the Northern Boulevard for a possible fire, observed smoke emanating from the entire commercial building making it impossible to enter.

Both Roslyn Rescue and Roslyn Highlands responded to assist in extinguishing the fire from the three-story commercial building. By 1:30 p.m., fire crews from both companies spent more than 12 hours battling the fire.

Ronald Collura Jr., first assistant fire chief with the Roslyn Rescue Fire Department, told the media that both Roslyn fire crews arrived to hook up fire hoses to spray water through the top of the roof down into the rest of the building.

By Sunday morning, fire crews were still cooling off minor blazes throughout the building.

“With the size of the building, there were some difficult spots that we really couldn’t get to,” Collura told the media. “You had partial or most of the whole roof collapsed in, but with the thick membrane on some of the roof that was still intact, it was hard to get to some of those

hot spots underneath.”

While the damage to the building was total, no one was in the three-story structure when the blaze was ignited. The only injuries, Nassau County police said, were to three first responders. Those firefighters, detectives said, were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated and released. Additionally on scene were

Nassau County Fire Marshall Chief Uttaro, accompanied by the Fire Marshall Hazmat Office, Fire Marshall Investigators Office, the Office of Emergency Management, Fire Chief Williams, Arson Bomb Squad Detectives and Sixth Squad detectives. And there were plenty of first responders. No less than 37 fire companies and 125 firefighters answered the call. By 6 p.m., police

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closed off Northern Boulevard to all traffic from Port Washington Boulevard to Middle Neck Road. By 7:30 p.m., the fire had been updated to four-alarm status.

The Roslyn Medical Office building was home to such estabalishments as North Shore Restorative & Implant Dentistry, Gold Coast Prosthodontics of Long Island, and Flower Hill Dental Group.

Photos of the blaze on Northern Boulevard captured by a local resident. 37 fire companies fought the fire for more than 12 hours. (Photos by Cathy Teevan)

Confessions Of Isabella Manning L’Hommedieu

A love story preserved in stone, glass, and paper

BY PHYLLIS STERNEMANN AND ANTONIA MATTHEOU

The pieces of the story seem disparate: a brief diary, found in the rafters of a garage; a 100-year-old tombstone; the record of a fire; and a beautiful stainedglass window. Taken on their own, they are just fragments of history, but together they are the tapestry of one woman’s immigrant experience at the turn of the last century.

While still in her teens, Isabella Manning turned several young men’s heads in her hometown of Itchen, Southampton, England. She stole away to the docks, to meet with C. P., a sailor, watching the sunset and likely sharing passionate kisses before he shipped out. Little did she know that she too would soon be crossing the ocean, setting off on the S.S. Lapland ocean liner, to live with her sister in America. She would leave behind her parents and brother, never to see them again. Letters went back and forth from New York to Southampton, setting a plan in motion for Isabella to immigrate and join her sister, Mrs. Fred Knueth, a widow due to Spanish Influenza in 1918.

Manning was five feet 1 ½ inches tall, with a fresh complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. She must have been a beauty, despite there being no photographs of her to prove it. Her tiny, handwritten diary describes several suitors. “She must have been a real head turner, because there were so many men in her life, even at the tender age of 17 and 18 years old. And part of the diary revealed that there was a young man who met her here on Long Island, and two weeks later proposed to her.“ said Phyllis Sternemann, the genealogist who worked on the diary project.

She faithfully wrote nearly every day, with only one exception. Over time, her writing focused on weeks filled with work as a companion to Mrs. Miles or Mrs. Lockes, shopping and cleaning, often pausing to daydream of an unknown future. Her fun-loving nature comes through in her writing, coupled with excitement upon departing England. Her seasick episode took but a few lines.

Once in America, her diary continued through 1920, outlining her life as a new immigrant, where she reflected on her daily life, filled with social events, family gatherings and more. “She always was talking in her diary about social events and going out and being with people and she must have been vivacious as well,” Sternemann said. “She must have been a real fun-loving girl.”

Arriving at Ellis Island on a cold December day in 1919, with her bags and the little diary tucked inside, Manning went

to live in Little Neck, New York. She learned to look to her left when crossing FlushingNorth Hempstead Turnpike, now Northern Boulevard, as she explored the area, and spent her days minding her niece. On her days off she would visit friends, write letters or attend social gatherings.

A terrible event turned into something providential for Manning shortly after she arrived. On July 4th, 1920, Manning wrote; “At 12 pm we were awakened by fire bell – Terrible fire in Bayside - Polish Church. I simply had to get up, and I did too! I ran

half the way & coming home I met Arnold L’Hommedieu & he brought me home. I said ‘good night: (?) about 2:30am……….’”

Sternemann speculated that Manning might have taken the trolley from Douglaston to Bayside. “The church that burned down was in Bayside, on 35th Avenue near the Clearview Expressway, where it is now. And she went to find where this fire was and that’s how she met Arnold. That night.”

And so, a wonderful romance and life story of Arnold and Isabella began. They spent

hours together, talking, walking, visiting friends, and going to the park or to New York City. He learned she liked chocolates, dancing and a good laugh. Soon they made plans to marry. It was a young girl’s dream come true; to fall in love and marry a handsome man who only had eyes for her.

“I loved being in his arms,” she wrote. “He’s so big and strong …. He is always saying he loves me ….” And again, “I have been seeing Arnold every night loving him more and more each hour -- I really thank God that I’ve found such paradise diary dear.”

The June ceremony was at Christ Church, the local Episcopal Church in Manhasset, where brilliantly illuminated stained-glass windows reflected off the polished wood pews. They took their vows as Reverend Charles Ricker blessed their union.

The last page in Isabella’s diary reads: “diary dear, Love you know can be heartaches and pain as well as thrills and happiness!”

One hundred years later, after Isabella and Arnold had long passed from this life, the church hosted an event to commemorate noteworthy persons interred in its churchyard. Isabella Manning L’ Hommedieu was portrayed by Arlene Blocker, a Great Neck resident and church member, wearing a type of dress, hat and gloves similar to those worn by Isabella. With her ladylike demeanor and formal posture, the only thing lacking was a British accent. Visitors to this tour were treated to a vivid description of Isabella’s life, and were escorted to a stained-glass window, hidden down a wayward hall. This window, named the L’Hommedieu window, is a modern scene incorporating saints and contemporary New York City buildings. An inscription on the window says, “Given in Memory of Arnold and Elizabeth L’Hommedieu (Arnold’s mother) by Isabel L’Hommedieu.

One guest in particular noted afterward that the name “L’Hommedieu” sounded familiar. She had kept some very old documents found in the rafters of her garage when she moved into her home decades ago. The one-hundred-year-old documents, remnants of local history, were brought to the Manhasset Public Library’s Archivist, Antonia Mattheou, for restoration and preservation. These were the original diary pages of Isabella Manning from 1919.

Research into Arnold L’Hommedieu and how the diary came to be forgotten in the rafters of the garage is ongoing. The Manhasset Public Library maintains a collection of local artifacts.

—With additional reporting by Amanda Olsen

The Polish Catholic Church at Bayside was destroyed by fire at midnight at a loss of $5,000.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Library)

The page in the diary detailing meeting Arnold on July 4th, 1920, at about 12 midnight.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Library)

The L’Hommedieu window at Christ Church, Manhasset.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Library)

Manhasset secondary students celebrated Lunar New Year at the high school auditorium sponsored by CAANH (Chinese American Association of North Hempstead) as part of cultural enrichment on Monday 1/30. It’s a night filled with amazing shows and fun programs. The show included lion dance, mask changing, martial art exhibition and Mongolian dance. CAANH is a not for profit organization led by current president Rosalyn Meyer with a mission to promote cultural understanding through various education and recreational events. (Photos by the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead)

Superintendent Dr Passi and Assistant Superintendent Dr Gately dressed up as gods of fortune.

(Photo by the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead)

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Manhasset Library Board Trustee Position Open

Interested Manhasset residents are invited to register for a position on the Manhasset Public Library Board of Trustees. There are five members on the Board, and there is presently one five-year term opening. This Trustee position will commence on July 01, 2023 and expire on June 30, 2028. Nominating petitions will be available at the second floor reference desk of the library beginning Wednesday, February 15 and must be filed in the administration office no later than Monday, March 6 at 5 p.m.

A candidate must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age and a resident of the Manhasset school district.

For additional information, please contact Ellen Majorana in the administrative office

at (516)627-2300 x345.

The Manhasset Public Library annual budget vote and trustee election will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the community room of the library. Absentee ballot applications will be available on the library’s website www. manhassetlibrary.org and at the second floor reference desk beginning Wednesday, February 15. If the ballot is to be mailed, the completed application must be received by the library clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. All absentee ballots must be received by the library administrative office no later than 5 p.m. on April 18.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Library

Hope East Church Presents $12,000 To The Safe Center

The Safe Center, located in Bethpage, NY, today announced it recently received a gift in the amount of more than $12,000 from the Hope East Church, located in Manhasset, NY, to support activities at the Safe Center’s Child Advocacy Center.

The funds will go toward set up and equipment fees for a second forensic interview observation and recording room for the Child Advocacy Center that will increase efficiency, decrease wait times and allow The Safe Center to serve more families.

“When allegations of child abuse are made, our goal is to interview everyone involved as quickly as possible to ensure that all children and their family members are safe,” said Debra Lyons, Associate Executive Director of The Safe Center. “Expanding our service capacity by creating a second observation and recording room will help us meet our goal of keeping all children and families safe.”

The Safe Center’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a partnership between

Nassau County Police, Child Protective Services, District Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, Nassau County Probation, NYU Langone Long Island, and The Safe Center LI. These co-located partners form the Nassau County Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and collaborate to investigate, prosecute, and support almost 1000 allegations of child abuse annually. The CAC is designed and decorated to provide a safe, child-friendly environment to help alleged child victims

feel safe to discuss their alleged abuse, and for child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse to receive support and services to help them heal.

“We are proud to support The Safe Center in their mission to protect children who have been abused,” said David Jung, Senior Pastor, Hope East Church. “Our congregation has once again risen to the challenge of making a true difference in our community and across Nassau County.”

—Submitted by The Safe Center LI

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Book Ends Cafe

Join Librarian Cheryl at 10 a.m. for a stimulating in-person discussion of The Magnificent Lives of Margorie Post by Allison Pataki. From crawling through Moscow warehouses to rescue the Tsar’s treasures to outrunning the Nazis in London, from serving the homeless of the Great Depression to entertaining Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywood’s biggest stars, Marjorie Merriweather Post lived an epic life few could imagine. Bestselling and acclaimed author Allison Pataki has crafted an intimate portrait of a larger-than-life woman, a powerful story of one woman embracing her own power while shaping history in the process. This book discussion will take place IN PERSON. Registration is required. Masks are encouraged. Food and beverages not permitted in Library meeting rooms. Space is Limited, Registration required.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Redistricting Hearings

The 2023 Public Hearing tour of the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission will take place in 12 locations throughout the state. Virtual and

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in-person testimony is available for all hearings.

The hearing for Nassau County will take place at Nassau Community College (SUNY) in the College Center Building, Rm 252/253, located at 1 Education Drive in Garden City.

MONDAY, MAR. 6

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

North Hempstead Town Board has announced a 4-week lifeguard certification course that will be held at Michael J. Tully Park beginning March 6. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a special deep-water skills test at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, March 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Individuals ages 15 and older can sign up for the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguard Training Course. Those who register must pass the pre-test requirements to participate in the class. Admission will be on a first come, first serve basis. After passing the pre-test, participants must pay a $325 fee to cover the course, book, and class materials. The pre-test will be held on Monday, February 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Upon the conclusion of the course, participants will have the opportunity to register and take the Nassau County Lifeguard Certification Test. For more information on lifeguard

positions, pre-test requirements, or the course, please call (516)739-3055.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MAR. 7 AND 8 America’s Boating Course

There are several upcoming safe boating courses and seminars presented by the United States Power Squadrons. America’s Boating Course is being offered via zoom and in person March 7. Contact Michael Richter at (516)526-8177 or mikerichter22@gmail.com for the zoom session. This course begins at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Winsper at (516)6985399 or gwins12345@aol.com for the Glen Head session at the North Shore Middle School on Glen Cove Ave in Glen Head. The class begins at 7:30 P.M. These sessions are $60.

TUESDAY MAR. 14

Town Board Meeting

This year’s Town Board meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The meetings are also broadcast live on the Town’s website beginning at its regularly scheduled time at 7 p.m. Residents who are interested in viewing the meetings can visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. For the latest updates including information on meeting locations, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov.

LEGAL NOTICES

MANHASSET

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an On-premise liquor license, Serial #1357374 has been applied for by Kissaki Manhasset LLC d/b/a Kissaki to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail at an on-premises full-service Restaurant. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 411 Plandome Road Manhasset NY 11030.

2-15-8-2023-2T-#238466MAN

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

Board of Zoning and Appeals

Village of Plandome Heights

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN THAT the Board of Zoning and Appeals, Village of Plandome Heights, will hold Public Hearing on February 27, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, for:

1. Application of Ryan Melkonian, owner of premises at 79 Bournedale Road North, Plandome Heights, NY, identified on Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 3, Block F-1, Lot 313, for variance from §§14016(B)2 of the Code of the Village of Plandome Heights, to

allow construction of addition pre-existing, non-conforming dwelling that, as proposed, would result in aggregate side yard of 22.3’ in area of extension, where minimum required aggregate side yard is 40’.

The application and plans are on file in Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, and may be examined during business hours:

Monday-Thursday 9AM4PM, Fridays 9AM-3PM. All interested parties may attend at the aforementioned time and place or send written communication to the Village Office to be heard. Any individual requiring special assistance to attend should notify Village Clerk Arlene Drucker, at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Eugene O’Connor, Chairman Board of Zoning and Appeals Village of Plandome Heights January 25, 2023 2-15-2023-1T-#238632MAN

AGAINST

Joseph A. Attard; Bert James, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 23, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 20, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 30 Dennis Street, Manhasset, NY 11030. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Manhasset, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0003 Block 00053-00 Lot 00046. Approximate amount of judgment

$1,080,054.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002142/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies

Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Shelly Eaton, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard

Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: January 24, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

MANHASSET PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET HEARING VOTE AND ELECTION

MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, MANHASSET, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Public Budget Hearing of the Manhasset Public Library for qualified voters of the Manhasset Union Free School District of the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Community Room of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset, New York, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-24 fiscal year for public library purposes of the district will be presented. Beginning Monday, March 20, 2023, a copy of such statement may be obtained by any resident of the District upon request at the Manhasset Public Library, during regular library hours any day that the library is open, or on the Library’s website, www.manhassetli-

ONGOING

Project Independence: Bridge Class

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

Project Independence: Bingo And BP

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

Calligraphy

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

brary.org and beginning Monday, March 20, 2023 at each of the offices at the following schoolhouses during their normal business hours: Munsey Park Elementary School

Manhasset Middle School Shelter Rock Elementary School

Manhasset High School NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Vote and Election will be held in the Manhasset Public Library Community Room on Tuesday, April 18, between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:00 pm for the purposes of voting on the annual library budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024, and electing one member of the Board of Trustees of the Manhasset Public Library: one trustee for a term of 5 years commencing on July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the board for which the candidate is nominated.

Petitions nominating a candidate for these terms of office as a member of the Board of Trustees of Manhasset Public Library must be filed with the Administrative Office of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, in Manhasset, not later than 5:00 pm on Monday,

March 6, 2023. Petition forms may be obtained at the 2nd floor Reference Desk at the library during regular library hours, any day that the library is open. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 55 qualified voters. Each Nominating Petition shall state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the district pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the Conference Room of the Manhasset Public Library on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. In addition registration will be conducted from 8 am to 4 pm on days when school is in session at the office of the District Clerk in the Administrative Offic-

es of the Manhasset Union Free School District at 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York up to and including Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The Register will be filed in the Office of the Library District Clerk, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, except Sundays, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk during regular library hours starting Wednesday, February 15, 2023 on any day that the library is open or on the Library website www.manhassetlibrary.org . If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Library Administrative Office no later than 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, April 7,2023, or on the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the Library Administrative Office no later than 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, April 18. Any

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Marine Mammals Of Long Island

that have, about 40% have died because of either ship strikes or entanglements or a combination thereof.”

One of the best things about living on Long Island is access to the water. The local beaches are among the best in the country and the surrounding waters offer exceptional fishing. It may come as a surprise, but there are also a number of marine mammals who frequent the area, also called the New York bight.

Many people think of whales and other cetaceans as great beasts of the deep, plumbing the ocean far off shore. However, the reality is that humans share the New York bight with many of these species year round.

One of the premier organizations studying marine mammals in the area is the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, or CRESLI. Dr. Arthur Kopelman, president of CRESLI, has been educating the public on marine mammals since the organization’s founding. Kopelman is a marine mammal biologist. He was a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor from 1981 until 2020.

“So (CRESLI has) been around as an organization since 1996. Our mission is to promote and foster understanding and stewardship of coastal ecosystems for research and education. where we do that is essentially take people out on whale watching trips, in the summer, take them out on to cruises and seal walks throughout the autumn, winter and spring to educate folks. We also use those as platforms of opportunity to collect data on whales, dolphins, porpoises in the summer, or seals in the autumn, winter and spring.” Kopelman said.

A number of species have been confirmed in the area over the years, both close to shore and farther out. Some are regulars and some have wandered outside what would be considered their normal space. “We get a variety of whale and dolphin species here. We have finback whale, humpback whale, sei whale, minke whale. I’ve not seen them in many years, but we have blue whales further offshore. We have sperm whales, North Atlantic right whales. we also encounter inshore bottlenose dolphins and then a bit further out we get the offshore bottlenose dolphins, short-beaked common dolphins and occasionally Atlantic white sided dolphins.” Kopelman said. “I’ve been monitoring seals at Cupsogue beach in Moriches Bay for 18 years. I’ve got over 31,000 seal encounters there. 99.5% are harbor seals and the rest are grey seals and occasionally a harp seal

or a hooded seal. Occasionally a manatee comes up and visits, but it hasn’t happened in a while. And then occasionally the ones that haven’t read the textbooks, like beluga whales, show up.”

Whales are monitored using satellites, tags, notes and observation. These observations are shared with others working in the New York bight in the Gulf of Maine. Observers will photograph for ID purposes and then crosscheck with other catalogs in other regions. A variety of AI systems are also available online to help ID.

Each species has a set of characteristics to help identify individuals. For finback whales, it is the shape of the dorsal fin, patterns on the right and left sides of their heads, as well as scars. Higher resolution cameras allow scientists to key in very closely on scars. Humpback whales are traditionally identified by the underside of

the tail fluke and the dorsal fin.

Whales have been washing up on local beaches with an alarming regularity. It’s always disturbing to see a huge, majestic animal laid low. Whenever possible, scientists will perform a necropsy to analyze the health of the whale and try to determine a cause of death. Kopelman was not involved in the necropsy of the whale that washed up on Lido beach, but he was familiar with the process. “So since 2016, to date, I think 178 different humpback whales have been found dead along the east coast in the US. In 2016, NOAA Fisheries declared an unusual mortality event and that is declared when the mortality of any particular species or population is greater than what you would expect. And that’s been in place now since 2016. And, unfortunately, not all the animals are in a position or in state to undergo post mortem exams. But those

There is increasing concern that these whale deaths are the result of activity linked to offshore wind energy projects. Like any new endeavor, it is difficult to determine a direct line of causation until more evidence is available.

“There are lots of marine mammal biologists working diligently to make sure that when offshore wind systems go into place they’re done with the least impact, both in their construction and in their use. The main problem for all of that, for the most part, is noise. And that’s a major issue. The world’s oceans are incredibly noisy and it’s really difficult for things like right whales to even hear each other and that is a critical part of courtship... people these days are saying it’s because of the systems that they’re using, but the kind of acoustic systems that they’re using, at least according to what’s in the federal record, seem to be less intrusive. Not entirely unobtrusive, but less harmful than other times. But you never know until the data is in. Any evidence for any kind of issue that can be from the noise has to be looked at carefully.”

One of the more common causes of whale deaths is ship strikes. There are steps that can be taken to help both whales and cargo shipping coexist more peacefully together. Shipping is at an all time high and shows no signs of decreasing. Whales are also moving closer to shore as one of their key prey species, bunker, become more plentiful. Bunker populations have been recovering since harvesting was banned in 2011. This has led to an increase in impacts in nearshore waters, particularly among juvenile whales. “That’s what’s going on out there. Lots of whales, lots of ships. They’re fast and they’re not looking out. And it’s been a problem that we’re all trying to address, hopefully, by slowing down the speed of all vessels to make it a bit safer when whales are sighted. Essentially, no matter doesn’t have to be 65 feet or longer, just all vessels when right whales are in an area (slow) to 10 knots. That would work really well to help reduce the injuries and risk for the (other) whales as well… slowing down will make a tremendous difference.”

Besides ship strikes, the other most common cause for whale deaths is entanglements. They swim into fishing gear, become entangled, and exhaust themselves swimming or cannot reach the surface to breathe. Kopelman did offer some hope on this front as well. “The other thing is to mitigate entanglements, there’s new stuff being done. Lobster traps, for instance, are on-demand gear, so that the

are on the bottom without the vertical ropes and they can be recalled through digital connection to get them to release.”

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There’s more than one kind of treasure

A dead whale being prepped for necropsy at Cupsogue beach in May, 2019.

(Photo by Cory Olsen)

Propeller scars on the back of a humpback whale.

(Photo by Dr. Artie Kopelman, CRESLI)

The tail ukes of a humpback whale are unique to each individual.

(Photo by Dr. Artie Kopelman, CRESLI)

No Kid Hungry, LI Pediatricians To Help Spot Food Insecurity

No Kid Hungry announced today that it has awarded $20,000 to the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 to train Long Island pediatricians on how to screen for the effects of food insecurity and connect families in need with food assistance.

One in seven children face hunger in New York. As trusted family confidants, pediatricians have unique insight into the lives of children and families. In their first five years, the average child visits a pediatrician 20 times.

The American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 will use these trainings to develop and implement a screening tool for food insecurity to triage all pediatric patients. The chapter will host nutrition workshops for parents and patients as well as identify family advisors to support and advocate for patients who are facing food insecurity.

“There is no voice that families trust more than their pediatrician. We are so proud to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics here in New York to mobilize doctors in the fight against child hunger,” said Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York. “Pediatricians are usually the first to notice a change in a child’s health.

This additional training will help them screen children for signs of food insecurity and provide families with more resources to secure help.”

“Nutrition plays a critical role in children’s overall health and development, and pediatricians are here to partner with families to ensure they have access to healthy food,” said Moira Szliagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, president of

the American Academy of Pediatrics. Recently highlighted in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, this grant is part of a national effort to provide pediatricians with the additional training needed to screen for food insecurity. No Kid Hungry will provide and offer three different learning models to pediatricians based on each physician’s time capacity and

work schedule. Pediatricians will be able to refer patients’ families to grocery benefits like SNAP and WIC, as well as other local and state resources for families through these learning models, which are the following:

• A Self-Driven Online Learning Site called PediaLink will offer training materials that physicians can use to learn more about screening and referrals on their own time.

• An Interactive Training Model lets pediatricians receive training through a self-directive, interactive series of programs.

• A Live Virtual Training Model called the “Extension for Community Health Outcomes” will enable physicians to receive hands-on training.

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Dinosaurs Invade Nassau Coliseum

Go on a prehistoric adventure through America’s biggest dino event

The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is back bigger and better than ever. The Jurassic Quest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs is ready to delight Long Island families at the Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, during its one-weekend-only engagement from Feb. 17 to 20.

Dinosaur fans will have the chance to experience Jurassic Quest’s most beloved and unique indoor experiences for the whole family including life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a giant fossil dig, real fossils, “The Quest” - a new scavenger hunt-style mission for guests to complete, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, photo opportunities and more.

Since 2013, Jurassic Quest has been touring epic dinosaur experiences treating millions of people across North America to an as-close-as-you-canget look at the giants that ruled the Earth and sea millions of years ago. Jurassic Quest is the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibition in North America.

Buy tickets at www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events starting at $36.36.

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Andriola, Goldberg & Associates Recognized As A Best-In-State Wealth Management Team By Forbes

Andriola, Goldberg & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Garden City, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.

The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s

most productive advisors and their teams. Andriola, Goldberg & Associates was chosen based on assets under management, industry experience, compliance record and best practices in their practice and approach to working with clients.

Andriola, Goldberg & Associates is led by Philip P Andriola, JD. They have collectively served the Garden City community since the 14-year practice was established.

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provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in oneon-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact Andriola, Goldberg & Associates at 516.345.2600 office or visit the Ameriprise office at 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 101, Garden City, NY 11530 or their website at www.agaprivatewealth.com.

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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.

Get an up close view of a dinosaur at Nassau Coliseum. (Photos courtesy Jurassic Quest)

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A Bus Trip, A Penny, And A Rifle Pin

Santos critics head to his offices as financial oddities mount

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It’s been another busy week in the world of U.S. Representative George Santos (NY-03), with plenty of symbols and keywords cutting through the near-constant buzz.

On February 7, for example, local members of Courage for America, Concerned Citizens of NY-03, and Make the Road Action took a bus trip to Washington, D.C. for a press conference on Capitol Hill calling for Congress to expel Santos. While there, they also delivered a petition to that end to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as they did a few days earlier at Santos’ New York office (which still names former Rep. Tom Suozzi on its awning).

That week, multiple news outlets also reported on a peculiar finding in the campaign finances of Santos as well as another familiar political face in Nassau County. As CNN’s Fredreka Schouten, Kara Scannell and Gregory Krieg explained, “In the fall of 2020, then-New York Rep. Lee Zeldin’s campaign submitted a report to federal regulators with a series of unusual expenses: 21 payments on a single day of exactly $199.99 each. The outlays – each just one penny below the dollar figure above which campaigns are required to keep receipts – all went to anonymous recipients ... a pattern that has emerged recently in the filings of [George Santos].”

Both men’s congressional campaigns had the same person, Nancy Marks, as treasurer.

Starting February 1, Santos has

also been getting public heat for wearing a shiny metal pin shaped like an AR-15 rifle on his jacket in Congress.

According to fact-checking website Snopes.com, Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia has taken credit for handing out such pins to Santos and Rep. Ana Paulina Luna of Florida, who were both pictured in the House with the rifle pins on their lapels.

As Alex Kasprak noted for Snopes, “Clyde is the owner of a gun store in his home state of Georgia. As reported by The Washington Post, the AR-15 pins were not the first weapons-based souvenir promoted by some GOP members of the 118th Congress: ‘Clyde’s distribution of the gunshaped pins comes after newly elected Rep. Cory Mills passed out dummy grenades stamped with the GOP logo last week to other members of Congress, along with a note on his office letterhead emphasizing that the ordnance was made in Florida.’”

Other Recent Highlights:

• In early February, news broke that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into Santos’ actions with regard to allegations from a formerly homeless veteran that Santos kept the $3000 they’d raised to save the man’s service dog.

• Patch.com’s Jacqueline Sweet

reported on apparent, strange and mispelled Facebook comment by Santos posted in 2011 that seems to both insult/incite harm against Jewish and Black people and give the impression he sat on the keyboard.

• A former job-applicant to Santos’ campaign recently accused the freshman congressman of sexual harassment.

• According to Bloomberg, Santos previously told some potential campaign donors that he had been one of the producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, a famously money-losing and

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Governor Hochul deserves praise from the medical community in Nassau County and New York State for giving legislation to increase wrongful death awards significant consideration. “This broad, far-reaching law has serious unexpected repercussions, particularly for our already troubled healthcare system,” as Governor Hochul observed in her New York Daily News op-ed.

Together with the Medical Society of the State of New York,

Nassau County is prepared to collaborate with the Governor and the Legislature to create updated laws that guarantee legal recourse for bereaved families while safeguarding the capacity of doctors, hospitals, and healthcare professionals to continue giving our patients the care they expect and deserve. If our prices significantly increase, we will not be able to do that because we are the state with the highest liability insurance expenses. Physicians practicing in

underserved communities would be disproportionately affected by the fees.

Despite having a top-notch healthcare system, New York is one of the least desired states for doctors to practice medicine. We must take action to guarantee that our state recruits and keeps licensed doctors who can offer our residents high-quality medical treatment.

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The Streak Is Over

The streak lasted 961 days.

My wife and I did our best to avoid getting it. We took all the precautions, including wearing masks out in public when required.

In the beginning, we self-quarantined and avoided large crowds, even after some restrictions were lifted. I’ve been working from home, so my exposure to the general public has been limited. My retired wife spent plenty of time outdoors, at the barn with our horse Stormy and walking Louie the Labrador.

I worried about getting it before my surgery in June and having it canceled, but that never happened. We suffered through the loss of a loved one at the hands of this terrible sickness that has claimed the lives of over a million people across our country.

We even attended a wedding where more than 20 people were infected (none seriously), and somehow, it missed us. Virtually everyone in our circle of family and friends came down with it at some point, a few of them twice.

There were times when I thought about the Stephen King novel The Stand and how the virus in the story killed 99.9% of the population, with the other 0.1% being immune for no apparent reason. How else would you explain us not catching it?

My wife has been visiting her mother in a rehab center or nursing home, on and off, for the past 18 months. For each visit, she needs to take a test that comes up negative before they will let her enter the building. She tested negative on a Saturday visit in early November.

But she tested positive the next day.

When she called to tell me, I grabbed one of the home tests we had stashed and read the directions. I stuck the swab up both nostrils, swirled it around in the liquid, then put a few drops into the testing device. There were two lines marked “C” and “T.” If you got a red line only on the “C,” you were negative. If you got a red line on both the “C” and “T,” you were positive.

The testing instructions said to wait 20 minutes for the results. I set my phone timer to 20 minutes.

Having no patience, I checked the device after just a few minutes – two very red lines had already formed. I had no illusions of grandeur that after 20 minutes, they would

disappear. I had taken a home test earlier in the year when I didn’t feel good and got only the “C” line. Two red lines appearing almost immediately were not a good sign.

I checked again after 10 minutes and saw the same result. When my phone timer went off at 20 minutes, I didn’t even have to look.

The streak was over.

Although I felt a little fatigued, I wasn’t exhibiting any other symptoms, like congestion, sneezing, or coughing. I went to see my doctor that Monday and got an official “PCR” test, confirming the positive result of the home test. Without any debilitating symptoms, I was told to keep taking Tylenol and call them if things worsened.

Unfortunately, the timing could have been better. I had scheduled a much-needed week of vacation time from work. With both of us sick, we can’t go anywhere.

We are so thankful that we were up to date on our vaccines, which may have helped keep the virus in check. Since I was on vacation anyway, I had planned on sleeping late during the week, so that mission was accomplished thanks to the virus. Instead of going out to dinner a few times, we ordered in.

I just can’t believe it finally caught up with us after 961 days. Since it was scary movie season, I fired up the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers. In that movie, you became a walking zombie only if you fell asleep.

After 961 days of avoiding it, that’s all I felt like doing…

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Speak To Me, a movie filmed on Long Island and created by and starring Long Islanders, is premiering at Movieland Cinemas in Coram on Feb. 16.

The film follows two young men who deal with life’s ups, downs and expectations, all while maintaining emotional boundaries that plague Black and African American Men: “Man up!,” “Be tough,” or “Life ain’t fair.” The film asks, what are their breaking points, and it aims to start a conversation about mental health and vulnerable communication.

“We’re raised to be strong, they tell us don’t let anyone see you cry,” said Kurt Damas, the writer and co-director of the film. “That’s how we’re brought up. When in reality I believe you should cry when you

feel like you have to cry. And you should tell someone that you don’t feel right... The stigma is you’re weak if you have problems, you’re weak if you’re depressed, or you’re crazy... But you’re actually breaking this person when you’re not addressing how they feel, their emotions. And we’re taught to swallow those emotions, hold them in and go about your day.”

Speak To Me is a much needed conversation starter. According to research posted on the film’s website, 16 percent (4.8 million) of Black and African American people reported having a mental illness, and 22.4 percent of those (1.1 million people) reported a serious mental illness over the past year. And rates of serious mental illness in the Black and African American community is rising.

“It’s a short film that we wrote because we lost a friend in 2022,” Damas said. “During that time it was super tough, emotionally, and I was meditating one day. I was probably at my lowest point,

emotionally. And I came to the realization that I was blessed to have these friends and family members; my wife, my brother and my close friends that I can cry with and mourn with. And I wouldn’t know how to go through that pain without the help of them. And I know, in most cases, you don’t have a lot of people like that.”

Many involved with the film were personally impacted by the loss of this friend, including Cory Saint-Laurent, who stars in the film. Damas had always told Saint-Laurent that he would write something for him.

“I was a rapper who toured the world for a lot of years straight, no agent, no record label, no anything,” Damas said. “My friend was actually my right hand man on those tours, but I was always a creative. That was my thing. And I always wrote scripts.”

For years, Damas has wanted to create a movie, and when he got the idea for it, he wrote Speak To Me in a day. And, Damas

said, he received a blessing from the sister of his passed friend.

The producer and co-director, Trevor Jackson, has also always wanted to work on a movie. And Damas always told Jackson that he was going to hold him to that.

“That’s what I’m known for, holding my friends to whatever they tell me,” Damas said. “So, they’re super selective about telling me their dreams, because I hold them to it.” The film was funded by Damas and Jackson, and they received support in creating a high-end production from friends who could provide various skill sets and film locations.

“It was all about resourcefulness and our network of people who wanted to see us do well,” Damas said. “They also believed in the message behind our script.”

Speak To Me stars Saint-Laurent, Matthew Boyd, Nersheen Lotus and LaVeda Davis. For more information about the film, visit www.speaktomethefilm.com.

Matthew Boyd, Nersheen Lotus and Cory Saint-Laurent, all Long Islanders, star in Speak To Me, a film that speaks to mental health. (Photo courtesy Speak To Me film)

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Selecting the “best” school for your child is not easy. A school where she will be challenged academically, supported emotionally, develop socially, and solidify her foundation for a lifetime of success. That’s a tall order for any school and the pressure to make the right decision is no longer reserved for the college choice, it starts as early as whether to enroll your child in public or private school from the very start.

These are not simple questions to answer. It’s always going to be a personal decision for your family, shaped by your financial situation, your family’s values and the unique needs of your child. There are an overwhelming number of variables to take into consideration and with the stakes as high as they are, once you’ve settled in on the ‘best choice’ for your family, the last thing you want to struggle with is whether you can afford your child’s dream school. Affordability is a relative concept. Price and value are vastly different measurements.

“People say to me, well how can you afford to send your kids to (Sacred Heart Academy) and I say, how can you afford NOT to?,” said Umberto Mignardi, a Sacred Heart Academy parent (2018 and 2023).

Living on Long Island, many of us pay significant taxes to fund the public-school

systems. Based on our geography, we do have the option of sending our child to the designated public school for “free.” Or with over 150 private schools to choose from, we might opt to identify a school outside of our immediate geography that is better aligned with our families’ priorities. Every decision we make, about schooling or otherwise, comes with a trade-off for a different option.

There is no doubt that our children are our greatest assets so it makes sense for us to prioritize our time, talent, and investment in their schooling. That is not to say that families should go into debt or

risk the welfare of their finances at all costs. Instead, it means that saving and spending money for a private education means you can privode your child with an experience that is uniquely aligned with her strengths, goals, and your family’s beliefs.

Smaller class sizes, enhanced academic opportunities such as AP and Honors classes, college preparation, leadership development, religious foundation, athletic opportunities and respectful, safe and enhanced learning environments are just some of the factors to consider when comparing a public school with a private option.

After a careful review, if your family selects a path for your child that involves paying private tuition, the option is much more affordable than many realize. Yes, private schools are not subsidized by the Federal government in the same manner as public schools. They derive the majority of their funding through tuition, donations and development gifts. However, there are many financial options to explore that may ease the financial stress on your family.

In fact, the schools themselves often offer significant financial aid and scholarships to their students in an effort to keep themselves within financial reach of the majority of students. These scholarships may be based on academic talent, performance on standardized testing, religious affiliation or

alumni/ae relationships.

At Sacred Heart Academy, an all-girls college-preparatory Catholic high school, students have access to not only academic awards, but also to full-tuition awards such as the “Dear Neighbor” scholarship, which recognizes financial need, as well as pays homage to the core mission of the school.

“We continue to prioritize our growing commitment to scholarship and financial aid...to be sure that the excellence of a SHA education is accessible to as many as desire it,” said Roger O’Donnell, a Sacred Heart parent (2015) and chair of the school’s finance committee.

There are also ways to defer billing through payment plans, work with your employer to match contributions, explore faith-based scholarships through your Church or religious institution and hundreds of outside scholarships and grants for your family to explore.

Individual families need to make the school choice that makes the most sense for them. Might sending your child to a private school mean you take fewer vacations, eat out less frequently, hold off on that new car or ask family members to contribute to school savings rather than buying gifts throughout the year? Without a doubt. Will it be worth it for your family? Undoubtedly.

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Center For Science To Host Nature Week During February Break

The Center for Science will be hosting ‘Nature Week’ at its Dinosaurs! Exhibit in Rockville Centre during February school break. Children will enjoy creating their own nature arts and crafts projects that they will be able to keep and take home. Nature Week will be open starting Saturday, Feb. 18, and continue on 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25 and 26 (Closed on Wednesday, Feb. 22). Tickets are $12 for children ages 2-13, $15 for children and adults ages 14 and up and $12 for seniors over 65. Each ticket includes entry to the exhibit along with participation for nature crafts. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

“The Center for Science is always offering innovative educational experiences for families on Long Island. Among our exhibit’s dinosaurs and live animal displays, children and their parents will engage in activities while learning about nature,” said Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, executive director of The Center for Science.

The Dinosaurs! and Live Animals Exhibit gives visitors a unique and up-close-andpersonal experience where they will learn how animals adapt and survive, which is demonstrated through a unique intermixing of dinosaur models and an assortment of live animals that include owls, emu, golden

pheasant, goats, snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and more. Located on Tanglewood Preserve, The Center for Science also has miles of wonderful nature trails where families can further explore the wonders of the natural world.

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Balentine Appointed As New York Tech Provost

Jerry Balentine, D.O., has been appointed provost at New York Institute of Technology, adding to his existing role as executive vice president. He had been serving as interim provost since March 2022.

Reporting to New York Tech President Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D., Balentine will continue to evaluate new opportunities for university growth and expansion, especially in the area of faculty research, as well as oversee strategic resource allocation, among other responsibilities.

“Since he assumed the role of interim provost nearly a year ago, Balentine has proven to be an effective, resourceful, and collaborative academic leader, dedicated to students, faculty, and staff, as well as to New York Tech’s strategic vision,” Foley said.

Capatriti, the “Honest Olive Oil” Company is teaming up with Nassau BOCES’ Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center (Barry Tech) to offer students a unique opportunity to create the next national digital ad commercial for the company.

“Capatriti is proud of its long-standing commitment to Long Island and we are happy to help foster and recognize the potential in the arts in our backyard,” said Themis Kangadis, CEO of Capatriti. “We are excited

Balentine first joined the university in 1992, as an adjunct faculty member at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). In 2009, he was named chair of the emergency medicine division within the Department of Clinical Specialties and in 2010, was appointed faculty associate in the Center for Global Health. In 2014, he became vice president for medical affairs and global health, later taking on the role of dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. During that time, NYITCOM grew its research output in several areas and added the university’s first Ph.D. program, a combined Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biological and Medical Sciences. Most recently, he served as interim

provost, chief operating officer, and executive vice president.

Foley appointed Balentine as co-chair of New York Tech’s long-term strategic planning initiative in 2018, setting in motion a planning process to develop a Strategic Three-Year Action Plan to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the university. Balentine’s distinguished career has included serving as chief medical officer and executive vice president of St. Barnabas Hospital and Healthcare System in the Bronx, and as a hospital medical director, emergency department director, and residency director.

“I am honored and excited to continue my work at New York Tech and work with our faculty, staff, and students to build on our tradition of education, innovation, and

Capatriti Teams Up With Nassau BOCES

to work with the next generation of entrepreneurs, and are confident Barry Tech students will rise to the occasion. We look forward to seeing their short film.”

Through March 2023, a group of four students will intern and collaborate with Capatriti’s marketing agency, Wonder Integrated Group (WonderINgroup) to create a short film that depicts Capatriti in a fun and engaging way. Students were given a list of criteria they should consider when creating

their films, including: Capatriti’s honesty in its ingredients, production and quality control methods, and the company’s Long Island roots and tradition of giving back locally.

“Partnering high school media students with companies like WonderINgroup to work on the Capatriti brand reinforces the skills they are learning in the classroom,” said Robyn Cavalieri, video production and digital filmmaking teacher, Nassau BOCES. “They have a chance to get inspired

research,” Balentine said.

A graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Balentine completed his internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Philadelphia and his emergency medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he also served as chief resident. He earned his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.

—New York Institute of Technology

by professionals in their field of study. A seed gets planted and it grows into real life experiences that they will take with them into their future endeavors.”

At the close of the program, Kangadis will give students a tour of the Capatriti facility and be involved in the presentations of the final commercial. There is the potential for the commercial to be aired across digital channels and beyond.

—Capatriti

Jerry Balentine, D.O.

Three Things That Are Not So Boring Over Winter Break

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

This year feels fast-moving and tiring already. Maybe because it is the first full year where most kids and adults are finally back to some normalcy in their schedules and routines. Winter break is almost welcoming if you are lucky enough to snag a few days of respite in conjunction with the kids school schedule.

Want to make the most of your winter break and avoid complete and utter boredom? Here are a couple of ideas to consider to make the most of your kids’ winter break next week.

Visit Your Favorite Hometown Spots

If you are like most people, our busy schedules and constant pressure to be on and moving and going and doing often do not include some of the cool and fun things that are available right in our own backyards. We often forget what it is like to be a tourist in our own hometown. Many of the neighborhoods have walkable downtowns, candy or toy shops, a specialty bakery, micro-museums and historical societies, amazing nature trails and so much more. Put a plan in place to visit a few of your favorites next

week. Make time to appreciate the “little” things and support local business, many of whom are your own neighbors. These places and things will remind you of how fortunate you are to live in such on such a vibrant and bustling island. Make a parent-kid meet-up out of it. Invite a few parent-friends with their kids. You may find a new appreciation or experience at the places you have loved for so long.

Learn Something New

If the COVID quarantine has taught us anything, it is probably that you are never too young or too old to learn something new. We had spent countless hours in sheer boredom on most days trying to reignite some old

hobby passions and also hop online to learn something new. The libraries around Long Island took clear advantage of this captive audience to bring you crafting classes, ukelele lessons, cooking demonstrations and language learning workshops, all via the internet to keep our brains engaged and our skills sharp. Many of these “pandemic” explorations turned into new businesses for many of our neighbors, including new restaurants, candlemaking, bakeries and tutoring services.

Some hobbies to consider while you are on winter break next week are:

• Painting

• Ceramics

• Jewelry-making

• Crocheting or knitting

• Die-cutting on a Cricut machine (available at some libraries across Long Island, for loan)

• Mahjong or chess

• Play a new instrument (you can start with a YouTube video, sign up for classes at the local music shop or enlist the help of a private music tutor who will come to your house)

• Try a new sport, like pickleball or curling (yes, there are actually leagues and local teams)

• Learn to speak another language (the local libraries have several highly rated language learn apps and databases available for self-guided study)

You will never know what you are interested in of you don’t give something a try. Try it. It could give you and your kids something of a bonding experience or develop a hobby passion in common.

Take A Staycation

When it comes to winter break, you may not have the time, budget or desire to put together a dream getaway. That does not mean that you have to remain confined to the house with the kids, sitting on the couch

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in front of the TV being bored out of your minds. Plan a staycation. What does that mean? It means grab the calendar and map out small short day trips that do not require packing suitcases, boarding the dogs and having your mail transferred. Day trips will help you have a plan for getting out of the house all or most days of the week-long school vacation. A fun staycation idea also is to book a local extended-stay hotel, Airbnb, VRBO or other accomodations on the island, even if it is only four miles from your house and you feel like you have escaped the doldrums of winter. There are some great boutique hotels on Long Island including ones in Port Washington, Roslyn, Port Jefferson and Garden City.

Whatever you choose to do on your welldeserved winter break, have fun and be safe.

BOCES Adult Ed Students Complete Coursework

Nearly 50 students in the Nassau BOCES Intensive Support Program (ISP)—part of the agency’s Adult Education Program— celebrated the completion of their coursework in a safe, socially-distanced ceremony. These students were presented with their certificates of achievement by administrators from the Adult Education Program, which is housed at the Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center in Westbury.

The goal of the ISP is to prepare students for employment in their chosen fields. Courses incorporate intensive training in a variety of essential trades, including automotive technology, building maintenance, food service, pet care, stock and inventory, and direct care. Each course includes a component in employability skills training. Job placement specialists work closely with students throughout the semester to arrange appropriate job placement and provide support services.

“Perseverance is the word that comes to mind when I think of this cohort of graduates,” says Brad Slepian, adult education assistant principal. “This group started their studies right before COVID shut down the Island. Yet they all found their way back, completed their respective courses and are career-ready for jobs in their selected fields. We’re really proud of them.”

Seven students successfully completed the Automotive Technology program: Sebastian Cruz (Westbury), Henry Hey

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(Merrick), Anthony Mack (Bayside), Jack Maloney (Massapequa), Thomas Prestigiacomo (Farmingdale), Christopher Tsafas (Baldwin) and Dimitrias Xenias (Levittown).

Three students earned certificates in Direct Care: Nicolette Ferrier (Valley Stream), Francesca Ramos (East Meadow) and Kaitlin Selfridge (Massapequa). Five students successfully completed their studies in Food Service: Ty-Shawn Gaines (Uniondale), Zion Hutchinson (Massapequa), Christelle Joseph (Valley Stream), Christopher Leroux (Baldwin) and Wendy Pineda (Hempstead).

Ten students earned ISP certification in Maintenance: Gregory Feil (East Rockaway); Julian Cruz, Jose Estrada and Esdras FloresBenavides (all from Farmingdale); Dylan Silva (Franklin Square); Sebastian Abreu and Xaivier Hernandez (both from Freeport); Gerard Romaine (Lawrence); Gustavo Guevara (Massapequa); and Matthew Gaudioso (Williston Park).

Eight students earned certificates of

completion in the Pet Care program: Ashley Kretzmer (Farmingdale); Rashad Henry (Floral Park); Ethan Bellomo (Hicksville); Kristin Galioto (Massapequa); Courtney Kohn (Roosevelt); Francine Segovia (Valley Stream); Genesis Cortes (Westbury); and Angela Horvatin (Williston Park).

Four students earned ISP certification as porters: Antonio Ulloa (East Rockaway); Kyle Benkert and Nicholas Galante (both from Massapequa); and Cooper Gindele (Merrick).

Nine students successfully completed the Stock and Inventory program: Christian Cardace and Kwesi Jean-Francois (both from Baldwin); Andrea Floriani (Farmingdale); Kylie Sandorfi (Lynbrook); Salvatore Worgul (Merrick); Thomas Glynn (Seaford); Michael Rudolph (Wantagh); Jordan Crawley (Westbury); and Matthew Bakshi (Woodmere).

Visit www.nassauboces.org/adulted to learn more about the program.

—Nassau BOCES

Adult students celebrate the completion of their coursework in the Nassau BOCES Intensive Support Program, part of the agency’s Adult Education Program.

HOMES

Recently Sold

This home is a seafarer’s delight. Nestled high in the hills of Bayville is a luxury community of spacious homes surrounded by Bayville’s famous beaches and coves. This amazingly oversized center-hall Hall Colonial at 11 Tradewinds Dr. sold on Jan. 4 for $905,000. It is traditional in style with big open rooms for comfortable living. Three levels of space lead out to a naturally gentle sloping yard, with an in-ground pool and brick patio. Enter to a grand foyer, leading to large open rooms with gorgeous hardwood floors. The original kitchen is waiting for a makeover. Walk out to a large deck that spans three rooms. Easy access to sitting out overlooking the lovely yard and pool. There is a two-car garage and full laundry room. The upper level has four beautiful bedrooms with hardwood floors and two full baths. The master bedroom has a huge suite. The lower level has a full bath, bedroom and a walk-out. This lovely home is minutes to amenities, Oyster Bay and Glen Cove. Locust Valley Schools.

This home in the desirable Presidents’ streets section of Bayville at 16 Adams Ave. sold on Jan. 27 for $830,000. It is the perfect beach house, a mint cape that was totally renovated in 2013. The property has deeded Soundside and Bayside beach rights within a stone’s throw including mooring rights. This stunning cape offers designer finishings on an oversized property. The spacious floor plan is perfect for entertaining. This home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway property or year-round living. It is just 40 miles from Manhattan.

HOME & DESIGN

Long Island Is Home To 10 Most Expensive Zipcodes

As mortgage rates reached 20-year highs and the economy began to falter, the overall U.S. housing market saw sales drop and price growth slow. Yet, among the 100 most expensive zip codes in the U.S., prices were on the upswing in even more locations this year than last, with 86 percent of zips experiencing increases.

That said, prices did grow at a slightly slower pace this year compared to 2021. More precisely, medians increased by 25 percent or more in just 16 zips in 2022 compared to last year’s 25. Overall, 2022 median price changes ranged between +39 and -41 percent. Last year has logged itself as another one for the records of the country’s top zip codes, with many reaching dizzying new pricing heights, despite the wider economic shifts. The Hamptons’ 11062 in Sagaponack is the second most expensive zip code in the U.S., posting a $5.75M median sale price.

Other key findings from the PropertyShark study:

• Nearing an $8 million median, the most expensive zip code in America is Atherton, CA 94027 for the sixth consecutive year.

• With nine zips in the top 100, the Hamptons outperformed NYC.

• Suffolk County’s 11930 in Amagansett recorded New York’s biggest gain, up 33 percent year-over-year.

• Only one Nassau County zip code ranks this year in the nation’s top 100—North Shore’s 11568 in Old Westbury with a $2.5 million median.

• New York state contributed with 17 zip codes to the country’s 100 most expensive zips.

• NYC climbed back to the top 20 with TriBeCa’s 10013 at #16.

• The least expensive homes in Long Island’s most expensive zips start at $425,000 in Montauk’s 11954 and $590,000 in Southampton’s 11968 despite median sale prices that exceed $5 million.

You can find the full report at www.propertyshark.com/

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—Written by Eliza Theiss, a senior writer in real estate trends for PrepertyShark.

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.

The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. Awarding $15,000 Scholarship To Female Athlete In Honor Of Brianna’s Law

The Odierno Law Firm is proud to announce the Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship. In honor of Brianna Lieneck, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student athlete currently enrolled in her senior year of high school in Nassau or Suffolk County, New York who is planning to attend college. The recipient will be granted a one-time tuition award of $15,000, which will be paid directly to the institution of enrollment.

In 2005, Brianna lost her life in a tragic boating accident at just 11 years old. This accident inspired Brianna’s Law, a comprehensive boater education law requiring all power boaters in New York State to complete an eight-hour boating safety course.

A vibrant and tremendous young athlete, Brianna enjoyed several sports. She particularly enjoyed softball. Brianna was known to embody the core values of hard work, teamwork, and dedication and was a diligent student who worked hard on and off the field.

Interested, qualified candidates may apply for the memorial scholarship by submitting a 500-word essay to scholarship@o2law.com The essay must portray how the candidate exhibits Brianna’s qualities and describe a hardship or disadvantage the candidate has faced.

“We are so pleased and proud to award this scholarship annually. Part of our core mission at The Odierno Law Firm is to uplift and serve our Long Island community. It’s gratifying to support tremendous and hardworking student athletes in such a direct way.” Scott Odierno, ESQ. said.

Applications will be accepted from January 15 to June 15 each calendar year. The recipient will be selected by the Lieneck family and announced during the last week of June. To learn more about the Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship, visit https:// www.o2law.com/scholarship/ or email scholarship@o2law.com.

—Submitted by the Odierno Law Firm

LEGAL NOTICES

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:

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Nassau Community College To Serve As Training Hub For Potential Sands Resort

Global resort developer Las Vegas Sands and Nassau Community College (NCC) of the State University of New York have agreed in principle for the college to become the primary employee training center for a proposed Sands resort located near the campus.

The collaboration, which will include an internship and experiential learning component for NCC students, would support sustainable job growth and economic development on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan region.

The public-private initiative would be contingent on the Sands being successful in securing the opportunity to develop a multi-billion-dollar resort complex on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

“The creation of a new industry with thousands of jobs in multiple sectors is a tremendous opportunity not only for our students but for

the diverse populations we serve as a community college,” said Dr. Maria Conzatti, acting president of Nassau Community College.

“Enhancing our curriculum with training programs, mentorship, and internship opportunities in conjunction with an industry leader like Sands, provides an opportunity for students to be placed on successful career paths.”

“Our company has a strong track record of partnering with a variety of educational organizations to put people on pathways to success in the hospitality industry and help them build the skills they need to increase their earning power. We are making the same commitment to the Long Island community and have an excellent partner with an aligned vision to do so in working with Nassau Community College,” said Robert G. Goldstein, Sands’ chairman and chief executive officer.

The collaboration between Sands and Nassau Community

Las Vegas Sands Partners With Minority Millennials For Talent Pipeline

College would lead to programs in hotel and casino management, security and surveillance, meetings and banquets, entertainment, and food and beverage. “The college’s programs are designed to educate individuals for a wide-range of jobs in current and emerging fields,” said Dr. Genette Alvarez-Ortiz, acting vice president of academic affairs at Nassau Community College. “We offer excellent programs for particular skill areas such as food service and nutrition, sales and marketing, cybersecurity and information technology, world languages and cultures, and theater and music,” Dr. Alvarez-Oritz said.

She noted that the college is currently renovating a free-standing building on the college’s north campus to serve as the home to its Culinary Arts program, which offers the Associate in Occupational Studies degree. The building will be completed in 2024.

— Submitted by Las Vegas Sands; edited for length

Las Vegas Sands recently announced a new partnership with Minority Millennials, a Long Island-based not-forprofit organization to build a diverse local talent pipeline for pre-apprenticeships and procurement opportunities associated with Sands proposal to develop a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort and entertainment center at the Nassau Hub.

This partnership will enable Minority Millennials to further their mission of helping young people of color access jobs, build wealth, and become more civically engaged. As part of the collaboration, Minority Millennials will work with Sands to ensure that local students and young professionals are prepared to take advantage of lucrative local career opportunities stemming from the integrated resort.

“We are preparing to roll out an extensive campaign

to ensure that when these jobs open, our local students, young professionals and emerging entrepreneurs are ready to take advantage of them,” said Dan Lloyd, Founder and President of Minority Millennials. “The types of jobs and careers that the Sands proposal aims to unlock are the kinds of opportunities that can create real generational wealth within our communities and drive economic growth, equity, and prosperity for Long Island.”

The campaign will lean heavily on social media, but also include in-person events. The Minority Millennial campaign is primarily targeting students, young professionals, and people aged 40 and under in Uniondale and its surrounding communities. Events and opportunities will also be made available throughout Long Island.

— Submitted by Minority Millennials; edited for length

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

HOROSCOPES

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Holiday Mathis

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND HOROSCOPES By

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). How we react to the world is less about what is actually happening and more about what we already believe. Your cosmic gift of the week is one of self-awareness. You’ll realize when your behavior is following a pattern instead of being created in the moment as a reaction to the realities in play.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As you stroll through your own thoughts today you get the strange feeling that maybe this is the world. Are we ever really outside ourselves? You’ll experience the inner landscape as you would any forest or shore -- landscapes you didn’t build, are not responsible for. Learn, marvel, enjoy, explore.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Strong friendships are exible friendships. ey will last through life changes, physical moves and social shifts. You’ll get the chance to demonstrate your emotional exibility. One x will solve multiple, but not all, problems. Don’t allow the little things to discourage or derail you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). ere are things that seem like they’d be so easy that are actually quite impossible. ere are also seemingly unachievable things well within your ability. is week, go for what you want without worrying whether it’s doable or not. Trust life’s mysterious organization.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t worry about doing the important things rst or saving your best e orts for the right circumstance. ere is only one circumstance: the one you’re in. However you bring yourself to it, it’s enough. “ ere are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.”

-- Wendell Berry

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Even though your re sign nature is to be warm and inviting, this week you will get to appreciate the opposite aesthetic. Discovery is made in a distraction-free zone. An austere environment a ords your mind the room to stretch out and settle into the calm state from which deep rest and healing can occur.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll have an audience for your thoughts and feelings. if you don’t quite articulate them to your own high standard, cut yourself a break. No matter how well you speak, people will come up with their own interpretations that may have little to do with you, so you may as well be comfortable and say what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ere is not one person among us who deserves better treatment than the others, and yet many believe they do and will gladly accept all perks. Humility is rare, its treasures unsung though extremely valuable. Many will strive for con dence and attractiveness. You will never be sorry you aimed for humility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Unlike the newborn fawn who can stand up within the rst 10 minutes of life, humans take years to achieve independence and require a good amount of nurturing to do even the simplest task. is week, you’ll consider it your honor to help and be helped. Brilliant student/teacher pairings are featured.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). ere are so many ways to measure success, many of which don’t count or matter at all to you. So, in order to distance yourself from the abyss, you absolutely must nd your own measure. What is your equivalent of inches, of miles? Claim and name it this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You appear to be working hard, but to you it’s not so di cult. is has something to do with your fuel source, which doesn’t come from anything that can be found from the outside world. You’re fueled by your own purpose, which is a high-octane fuel indeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People will admire you for being decisive, but not for being impulsive. So, you’ll take your time, as usual, with your mind on the future. Subtle di erences in the way you communicate will turn things in an exciting and optimistic direction. You’ll expand your network to the tune of nancial gain.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’re in for adventure and even chaos for a time, but don’t worry -- this is the source of fun, relationship bonds and lucrative work. You will often be the center of attention this year, though it won’t go to your head. You use the spotlight for laughter and togetherness. You’ll hone many skills, including social, and e ectively draw precisely those who most interest you. More highlights: a new project that takes several months and earns big money, friends who help you with business and a romantic summer.

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Solution: 16 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Aussie islands

Solution: 16 Letters

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tial reasoning that is available in the bidding, will usually excel on defense.

For a good example of how careful defenders guide each other during the play, consider this deal where declarer got to four spades on the bidding shown. South’s spade bid had guaranteed a fivecard suit, and West’s two-spade bid had conventionally guaranteed at least five hearts as well as five or more cards in one of the minors.

West started his side on the right path when he made the abnormal lead of the jack of hearts instead of the king. It was immediately obvious to East, after dummy appeared, that the jack-of-hearts lead was not the top card of a sequence and that his partner was trying to convey a special message of some sort.

Considering that the vocabulary of bidding consists of only 15 words — the four suits, the numbers one to seven and the words “notrump,” “double,” “redouble” and “pass” — one would think that it is a near impossibility to accurately describe one’s holding to partner in the majority of deals. Nevertheless, a good pair, by making careful use of this limited vocabulary, will reach the best contract the great majority of the time. Similarly, this same good pair, utilizing the same sort of inferen-

It did not take East long to decipher the message. He won the jack of hearts with the ace and shifted to a diamond at trick two! West ruffed, and the defenders later scored two trump tricks to put the contract down one.

But if West had led the king of hearts originally, or if East had not been alert to the meaning and purpose of his partner’s offbeat opening lead, declarer very likely would have lost only two trumps and a heart and would have made four spades.

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With Us Not For Us – The Powerful Theme Of World Down Syndrome Day 2023

The Down syndrome community of Long Island is joining the world in the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Alexander’s Angels Youth/ Self-Advocate Group is organizing an event at the Macy’s Court of Roosevelt Field on March 18, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. that will highlight the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.

A human rights-based approach views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working “With” others to improve their lives. To that end, the Group that includes SelfAdvocates of all ages and typical youngsters from middle and high-school, aims to present to those attending a full-range of abilities.

People with Down syndrome often have their supporters’ doing things “For” them, not “With” them. That has not been the case of Alexander’s Angels, an organization of which, since its inception in 2007, individuals with Down syndrome can say does everything With Us Not For Us. That became even more obvious in 2016 with the establishment of the Youth/Self-Advocate Group who immediately took the helm of the very symbolic upcoming celebration.

Although the 2020 event was cancelled due to the pandemic, and a virtual event was held in 2021, last year’s return to a live event was well attended. This year’s activities include, among others, a DJ, strolling characters, opportunity to get engaged in a craft, a very energetic group of Zumba performers (with Down syndrome), an

informal DOWNrightART exhibition (artists with Down syndrome), raffles and more.

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21st, is a global awareness day officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Alexander’s Angels, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization based in Jericho founded by the family and friends

of Alexander Gomez-Nieto who has Down syndrome, has organized locally through the years a WDSD celebration. WDSD is, indeed, a very symbolic date as Down syndrome occurs when there are three rather than two copies of the 21st chromosome (3/21).

—Submitted by Alexander’s Angels

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absentee ballot received after that time will not be counted.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the library Administrative Office on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, or holidays, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

Only registered voters will be permitted to vote and such voting shall be conducted only at the MANHASSET PUBLIC LIBRARY, 30 ONDERDONK AVENUE, MANHASSET, NEW YORK.

MANHASSET PUBLIC LIBRARY

Charles Jettmar, President

Judith Esterquest, Vice President

Donald T. O’Brien, F

inancial Officer

Gloria Su, Trustee

William Hannan, Trustee 4-12; 3-29-8; 2-15-2023-4T#238682-MAN

AVISO LEGAL VOTO Y ELECCIÓN DE LA AUDIENCIA DEL PRESUPUESTO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE MANHASSET DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO DE MANHASSET UNION, MANHASSET, NUEVA

NOTIFICA que la Audiencia de Presupuesto Público de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset para votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Manhasset del Pueblo de North Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Salón Comunitario de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset, Nueva York, el martes 4 de abril de 2023. Se presentará una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerir para el a o fiscal 2023-24 para fines de biblioteca pública del distrito. A partir del lunes 20 de marzo de 2023, cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de dicha declaración previa solicitud en la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset, durante el horario habitual de la biblioteca cualquier día que la biblioteca esté abierta, o en el sitio web de la Biblioteca, www. manhassetlibrary. org y a partir del lunes 20 de marzo de 2023 en cada una de las oficinas de las siguientes escuelas durante su horario normal de trabajo:

Escuela Primaria Munsey

Park

Escuela Secundaria Manhasset

Escuela Primaria Shelter

Rock

Escuela Secundaria Manhasset

BIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Votación Anual y la Elección se llevarán a cabo en el Salón Comunitario de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset el martes 18 de abril, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las :00 p. m. con el fin de votar sobre el presupuesto anual de la biblioteca. para el a o fiscal 2023-2024, y la elección de un miembro de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset: un síndico por un período de 5 años a partir del 1 de julio de 2023 y que finali a el 30 de junio de 2028. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán cualquier vacante espec fica en la junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Las peticiones para nominar a un candidato para estos mandatos como miembro de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset deben presentarse en la Oficina Administrativa de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset, 30 Onderdonk Avenue, en Manhasset, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del lunes. , 6 de marzo de 2023. Los formularios de solicitud se pueden obtener en el mostrador de referencia del segundo piso de la biblioteca durante el horario habitual de la biblioteca, cualquier día que la biblioteca esté abierta. Las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por al menos 55 votantes calificados. Cada Petición de Nominación deberá indicar el nombre y la

residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en la Sala de Conferencias de la Biblioteca Pública de Manhasset el martes 28 de marzo de 2023 entre las 2:00 p. 6:00 pm, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se usará en la elección antes mencionada, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro él o ella es conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que en ese momento o posteriormente tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. Además, la inscripción se llevará a cabo de 8 am a 4 pm los días en que la escuela esté en sesión en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en las Oficinas Administrativas del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Manhasset en 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, Nueva York hasta e incluyendo miércoles, 5 de abril de 2023.

El Registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito de Bibliotecas y estará abierto para su inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito en cada

uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al d a fi ado para la elección entre las 9:00 a.m. 00 am y 5:00 pm, excepto los domingos, y en el colegio electoral el día de la votación.

SE DA AVISO ADEMÁS de que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia se pueden obtener en el mostrador de referencia del segundo piso durante el horario habitual de la biblioteca a partir del miércoles 15 de febrero de 2023 en cualquier día que la biblioteca esté abierta o en el sitio web de la biblioteca www.manhassetlibrary.org. Si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, la Oficina Administrativa de la Biblioteca debe recibir la solicitud completa a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del martes 7 de abril de 2023, o el día anterior a la elección si la boleta debe ser entregado personalmente al elector. La Oficina Administrativa de la Biblioteca debe recibir las papeletas de voto en ausencia antes de las 5:00 pm del martes 18 de abril. No se contará ninguna papeleta de voto en ausencia recibida después de esa hora. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina Administrativa de la biblioteca en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los domingos o feriados, entre las 9:00 a. 5:00 pm, y en

el colegio electoral el día de la votación. Solo los votantes registrados podrán votar y dicha votación se llevará a cabo únicamente en la BIBBIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE MANHASSET, 30 ONDERDONK AVENUE, MANHASSET, NUEVA YORK.

Charles Jettmar, presidente Judith Esterquest, Vicepresidenta Donald T. O’Brien, director financiero Gloria Su, administradora William Hannan, administrador 4-12; 3-29-8; 2-15-2023-4T#238683-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21355 – FLC Corp; 480 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, Section 3, Block 69, Lot 1; Zoned Business-A/Residence-B

Conditional Use § 70-126(A) and Variances from § 70103(A)(1) and 70-103(F)(1) to construct interior alterations to convert a pizza store into a ramen noodle restaurant (a conditional use) with not enough parking and not enough loading zones. Plans are available for public viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bza. Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive. Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals

2-15-2023-1T-#238697MAN

Participants in Wold Down Syndrome Day singing Karaoke.

(Photo submitted by Alexander’s Angels)

Celebrating a return to an in-person observation of World Down Syndrome Day.

(Photo courtesy Alexander’s Angels, Inc.)

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SCHOOL NEWS

Members of Manhasset Secondary School’s International Club hosted an International Night on Jan. 18. They shared cultural information about a variety of countries including Israel, Italy, Mexico, Poland and Portugal. At each station, club members shared delicious treats from their country. Pictured are sophomores Alexandra

Eleven Manhasset Students Recognized As Junior Science And Humanities Symposium Semifinalists

Eleven seniors from Manhasset Secondary School were recently named semifinalists in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Sponsored by the Departments of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, the JSHS is a STEM competition for high school students that promotes original research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement.

The semifinalists were selected based on their submitted research papers and will move to the next round of the competition which will be held on Feb. 12 at York College. Here, students will conduct a 12-minute presentation to a panel of judges followed by a six-minute question and answer session.

The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates the following semifinalists and wishes them the best of luck as they continue in the competition:

• Aysha Alam: “Using Support Vector Machine and Random Forest Classifiers to Identify Genetic Markers Associated with Prostate Cancer”

• Kristen DiConza: “Automatic Administration of Epigallocatechin-3gallate via an Arduino-Controlled System

Manhasset Students Share Love Of Robotics With Families During Expo

Manhasset fifth-graders from Shelter Rock Elementary School hosted their first Robotics Expo on Jan. 26 and 27. Each fifth-grade class was assigned one of the two days to showcase the exciting robotics work that they have been doing in the classroom through Project Lead The Way. Family members were invited to attend the event in the school’s cafeteria.

Michael O’Brien, elementary science specialist, kicked off the expo by welcoming guests and inviting fifth-grade students to speak about the robotics unit. Students presented some examples of robots and spoke about how they each researched a different type. In addition, they presented on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and educated audience members about how newly engineered robots played a role in the disaster cleanup.

Before inviting family members to explore the projects at the expo, the students shared the robotics challenge that the fifth-grade groups were tasked with. Each group received an ecosystem and using their robot, had to remove the “toxic waste” that had been illegally dumped before it

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• Caitlin Fox: “Thermoreflectance for Device Mapping”

• Ericka Lai: “Phosphorylation of Cellulose Nanofibers for Ammonium Adsorption”

• David Liu: “Naturally occurring non-essential amino acid beta-alanine and beta-cyano-L-alanine exhibit anti-cancer effect on colorectal and neuroblastoma cells”

• Samantha Palmadessa: “Nuclear Adaptations to Acute Excessive Nutrition”

• Paul Park: “Developing a Smart Home Security System”

• Allen Qian: “Artemisinin and Artesunate Mitigate Cytotoxic Effects Caused by Recombinant Spike Protein of SARS-CoV-2”

• Matthew Shao: “Predicting Crop Yield of Wild Blueberries using Machine Learning Models”

• Emily Theodosopoulos: “Production of Plasma-Enhanced SiO2 films for optimizing photovoltaic cells”

• Moer Zhou: “Spatial-Temporal Simulation of Extra-Galactic Settlement and Expansion”

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Eleven seniors from Manhasset Secondary School were selected as semifinalists in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. (Not pictured: Matthew Shao) (Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

impacted the organisms living there. The teams researched the organisms in their ecosystem and created a board on the floor to represent it. Three toxic waste cubes were placed in each ecosystem. Each group modified their VEX robot so that it could safely bring the toxic waste to a hazardous waste containment zone before it affected the organisms.

During the expo, family members were encouraged to participate in the challenge. They had two minutes to move all three toxic waste cubes out of the ecosystem, using the students’ robot. Aside from the organisms on each group’s board, the fifth-graders also created sections of water based on their ecosystem. If the robot hit the water on the board, they had to start again.

Family members had fun trying each group’s project and navigating the robots with a remote control. Shelter Rock Elementary School plans to hold this fifthgrade robotics expo annually to celebrate student work and to bring the community together.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Bartul (right) and Sophia Chainani with their information on Mexico. (Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

Shelter Rock fifth-graders Aris Katehis (left) and Liam Lenehan (right) during the school’s robotics expo. (Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

From left, fifth graders Olivia Wong, Sophia Tharian, Bradley Kim and Samuel Markx with their robotics project. (Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

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Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1941, to parents Joseph and Beatrice Scherer. Affectionately known as Shelly, he attended Worcester Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Bryant College in Rhode Island. He moved to Los Angeles in 1968 and began his lifelong career with Merrill Lynch in the Westwood office. It was in this office where he met and worked with Bill Barbour and Dave Rosenfeld, who became long lasting colleagues and friends. At a funeral in August of 1969, he met his soon-to-be wife Carole Antolini, and they were married by February 1970. After enjoying their life in California and having two daughters, Shannon and Erin, Carole was offered a job in New York City. Shelly proudly followed her to New York and prospered with Merrill Lynch in Manhattan. In New York, Shelly found his niche in living in Plandome on Long Island and being a member of the Plandome Country Club. He treasured his time at Plandome Country Club and loved playing golf and having dinner with his pals. Shelly was an avid collector of golf memorabilia which brought him such joy and he was so proud of his collection. Shelly was a true Merrill Lyncher, working for the firm for 53 years in Los Angles, New York and Wilmington, North Carolina. Shelly made the transition from West-to-East-to-South without missing a beat. Shelly loved his career and was honored to call many of his client’s friends. Shelly worked at Merrill Lynch until the day he went into the hospital.

Shelly fell in love with Wilmington on a golf trip with his dear friend Bob Rosburg. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, so he bought a house in Landfall on the golf course the next day. Shelly was quick with a smile, easy with a laugh and swift to make decisions. Shelly never met a person that he did not like. His generosity was his trademark. Shelly always excelled in this area, whether mentoring young people in their careers on Wall Street or connecting someone with the right person in order to help them. Shelly had a sense of humor that was so unique, it was deadpan and unexpected, a true treasure to all that knew him. His grandchildren were his greatest source of pride. He loved spending time with them, and it filled his heart that they shared his passion for golf and grilling. If you were lucky enough to know Shelly, he was often found driving around Wilmington in his red convertible, hair blowing in the wind, with his CHIC MGN license plate.

Shelly is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Carole, and daughters Shannon Hale, son-in-law Clay, and grandchildren Davis, Timmy, and Evie, who reside in New York City and his daughter Erin Temple and son-in-law Spence, who live in Wilmington.

Shelly’s family is grateful for the kindness of many friends and the support of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

In lieu of flowers, Shelly would be honored by donations to his beloved boarding school, Worcester Academy and Lower Cape Fear LifeCenter. A celebration of life will be held in Manhasset, NY later this spring. Shelly lived life to the fullest and touched so many people. He will be missed but never forgotten.

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Village Of Munsey Park Car Theft Common Sense

Dear Residents, some good news and some bad news. First the good news: for the last few months, no car thefts have been reported in the Village. Now the bad news: it’s not for want of trying. Just last night, [Tuesday Jan 31] at 3:30 AM, home security cameras recorded two individuals walking up the driveway of a Village home and checking the cars parked in the driveway for unlocked doors and keys. The same individuals were also recorded trying to enter the dwelling through doors and windows (which were fortunately locked) while the residents were at home, asleep. Police speculate that the would-be car thieves were looking for car keys that might be in view of the windows and doors that they were trying to open. The owners of the home involved seemed to do everything right: the cars were locked and keys removed; motion-sensors turned on outdoor lighting and cameras once the individuals walked up the

driveway; all house doors and windows were locked; and car keys were kept out of sight. We understand that similar events may have occurred elsewhere in Manhasset last night [Tuesday Jan 31].

Munsey Park is, and notwithstanding last night’s events, remains, a very safe community. Nonetheless, please take steps to protect your property: lock your autos and remove the keys; check all doors and windows; and leave exterior lighting illuminated. For its part, the Village will be proceeding with license plate readers once a system is selected and a vendor is identified. We will continue to advocate for a greater police presence in the Village, especially in the overnight hours. And as always, if you see anything suspicious PLEASE dial 911 immediately.

Lawrence Ceriello, Mayor of Munsey Park and the Board of Trustees for the Village of Munsey Park

Lessons In Fire Safety

Plandome Fire Department members Robert Erb (back to the camera), Kevin Moynihan (left) and Paul Giordano (right) visited the Reconstructionist Synagogue’s Gan Shalom Nursery School recently to present fire safety to the students and their teachers—Adrienne Rosen, Keren Wiener, Miriam Miller and Jamie Blackstone. The lecture covered fire safety basics for young children as well as procedures to follow in case of an emergency. Chief Sean Byrne and the Plandome Fire Department welcome opportunities to discuss fire prevention and safety particularly for children. Chief Byrne said, “The members of the Plandome Fire Department are eager to support education of fire safety protocols to the students and teachers at our local schools,”

—Written by Bob O’Connell,

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478,000 residential customers and 56,000 small businesses in New York State will receive assistance totaling $672 million to pay off unaffordable past due utility bills. This announcement is the largest utility customer financial assistance program in state history and follows a series of policies announced last week to address energy affordability and emissions reductions as part of Governor Hochul’s State of the State address.

“Every New Yorker deserves affordable energy, yet too many New Yorkers are at risk of having their lights turned off due to financial problems caused by the pandemic,” Governor Hochul said. “Earlier this month, I laid out extensive proposals to make energy more affordable in my State of the State address, and with this historic electric and gas utility relief we’re achieving another major milestone to help New Yorkers stay warm during the cold winter months.”

The debt-forgiveness program approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) will provide financial relief to customers and will help avoid huge statewide termination of service, making utility bills more affordable for all households and small businesses. These one-time credits provide relief to all residential non-low-income customers and small-commercial customers for the period through May 1, 2023, similar to a program approved last summer for low-income customers.

Earlier this month, Governor Hochul announced ambitious and comprehensive policies to address energy affordability and reduce climate-altering emissions from every sector of the economy as part of the 2023 State of the State. Governor Hochul directed the Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to advance an economywide Cap-and-Invest Program that establishes a declining cap on greenhouse gas emissions, invests in programs that drive emissions reductions, and maintains competitiveness of New York industries. Critically, this Cap-and-Invest Program will drive significant benefits to New Yorkers in the form of a Climate Action Rebate.

Governor Hochul also announced $200 million in relief for high electric bills by providing a discount to more than 800,000 New Yorkers making under $75,000 who have not been eligible for the State’s current utility discount program, a new initiative that is separate from today’s $672 million announcement.

In addition, Governor Hochul announced the creation of the Energy Affordability Guarantee, the first-in-the nation pilot program that ensures low-income New Yorkers participating in the EmPower Plus program never pay more than 6 percent of their incomes on electricity and incentivizes them to fully electrify their homes.

In this groundbreaking decision, the PSC approved recommendations made by the Energy Affordability Policy Working Group, a group of stakeholders that included the most prominent consumer advocacy groups in the state. The working group proposed a statewide program to resolve all arrears through May 1, 2022, of approximately 75 percent of residential non-low-income and small business customers, and partially resolve arrears for approximately 25 percent of remaining customers via a one-time credit. The financial cost to New Yorkers of adopting the arrears relief program is less than the estimated $1 billion to $1.3 billion cost of inaction, and it will also potentially avoid a significant amount of downgrading of customers’ credit. The automatic credit is limited by an ‘up to’ monetary cap for each utility. This second phase would also allow residential non-low-income customers who previously had their service terminated in 2022 for non-payment to participate, so that their eligible arrears might be

resolved.

This is the second round of major funding to be provided to consumers to offset utility bill arrears that accumulated due to the COVID-19 pandemic since Governor Hochul announced $567 million in June 2022 to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. This included debt relief available to low-income customers from the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to reduce unpaid utility bills is coupled with $250 million from a New York State budget appropriation to eliminate pandemic-related unpaid utility

bills for low-income households.

In the June round of bill relief, utility shareholders provided more than $36 million in contributions to benefit customers. In today’s round of bill relief, utility shareholders provided an $101 million to benefit customers — an amount that far exceeds any utility contributions for pandemic relief across the United States.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant financial hardship to customers and resulted in the shuttering of businesses and widespread loss of jobs statewide. Unpaid consumer and small business utility debts have risen considerably since March 2020 and are beyond the ability of most impacted New Yorkers to pay.

The just-approved relief will result in an increase of only 0.5 percent on the average customer’s total bill, an increase that will end in one to four years for most of the state, depending on the utility and the amount of existing arrears. Importantly, the relief program will successfully avert potential service terminations for more than 478,000 residential and 56,000 small commercial customers and help potentially help avoid bankruptcies for many small businesses.

Meanwhile, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and its service provider, PSEG Long Island, participated actively in the Energy Affordability Policy Working Group and previously provided arrears relief to low-income households as recommended by the Working Group in the first phase of the arrears relief program. LIPA and PSEG Long Island are also planning to implement the second phase, announced today, providing one-time arrears relief credits to other residential and small commercial customers as per the Working Group’s recommendations. LIPA plans to discuss the program at its February Board of Trustees meeting.

—From the office of Kathy Hochul

(Photo by Robert Linder on Unsplash)

“Every New Yorker deserves affordable energy, yet too many New Yorkers are at risk of having their lights turned off due to financial problems caused by the pandemic,” Governor Hochul said.

Add Some Love To Your Home By Adopting A Dog From The Town’s Animal Shelter

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board would like to remind residents about several dogs up for adoption at the Town’s Animal Shelter. This month’s featured pups

include Maisy, Mason, and Legend. North Hempstead TV (NHTV), channel 18/65 on Cablevision or channel 46 on Verizon FIOS, will be highlighting the dogs throughout the month. You can also watch videos of the featured

pups on the Town’s social media pages. The North Hempstead Animal Shelter is located at 75 Marino Avenue in Port Washington and is open Monday through Fridays (except holidays) 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. and

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment to visit or for more information on a featured dog, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Maisy is a 1 year old Shepherd mix ready to start the new year as your new best friend. Maisy is famous for her “zoomies” but will settle down once she gets them out. Maisy would make an excellent walking or jogging buddy; she loves to explore the outdoors. She is a smart girl and seeks out your affection. Maisy would thrive in an active household with dog experience and older children.

Legend is a 1 year old 100% mutt - we tested his DNA and believe it or not, the highest breed at 34% is standard poodle! Legend came to us through The Shelter Connections Rescue program from an overcrowded shelter in Georgia. He is an affectionate, energetic boy that lives to chase a ball. You need to have a good throwing arm to make Legend your new best friend! He gets along well with all people he meets and other dogs alike. Legend is slowly learning his commands but still needs a bit of work on his training. With a lot of love and little patience he will make an excellent companion.

North Hempstead To Host Safe Play Program At YWC

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Robert Troiano Jr., and the Town Board are proud to remind residents about the Safe Play program at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury. The program is partially funded by a grant received from New York State Senator Anna Kaplan. Safe Play will create educational and

enrichment programs for youth in the community, will be an outlet for youth recreation and interpersonal skill training to resolve conflicts, and include special guest speakers for workshops that engage youth and parents. The program is held weekly on Thursdays. The session designed for youth 13-17 years old is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the session for adults 18-25 years old will be

held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Individuals interested in signing up can do so at the membership desk at the “Yes We Can” Community Center. An active membership is required. For more information please call 516-876-4430.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Mason must have gone to Harvard before ending up in the shelter because we can’t believe how smart this boy is! He knows tons of commands and is very eager to learn more. Mason walks well on a leash, crushes our agility course, and loves romping on our nature trail. He is an active guy but has excellent manners - he would make a great walking, jogging, or hiking buddy! Mason gets along with other dogs but can be dominant. A meeting with any other dog in the home is required at the shelter before adoption.

(Photo by Town of North Hempstead)

(Photo by Town of North Hempstead)

(Photo by Town of North Hempstead)