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The Baxter’s Pond Foundation names new Co-Presidents (See page 6)

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Broadway royalty takes the stage at the Landmark on Main Street Feb. 5 (See page 47)

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Town Board Tensions

The Town of North Hempstead’s second board meeting of the year continues to worry residents. (See page 3)

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The Town Board Tension Remains

The Town Board is working on developing a strong union for the residents of North Hempstead BY JULIE PRISCO

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n Thursday, Jan. 20, the Town of North Hempstead held its second town board meeting of the year. Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s transition into office has not been smooth, as there has been an apparent partisan divide within the town board. Now being a couple of weeks into the new year, the residents of North Hempstead had hoped the situation would have subsided. But the tension among DeSena, the town board and frustrated residents continues. Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Councilman Dennis Walsh, Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, Councilman David Adhami, Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte and Supervisor DeSena were all in attendance for the town board meeting. Councilman Robert Troiano showed up about 45 minutes after the meeting had begun. A concerned resident of Port Washington, Rebecca Hughes-Parker, was the first to bring up the divide by speaking about the negative tone she had witnessed. Hughes-Parker pointed out that a newly hired spokesperson for the supervisor—Brian Devine—has been releasing comments to the press regarding the pushback of DeSena’s transition into office. The tenor of those statements had residents confused and concerned. “Supervisor DeSena’s characterization of the office left to her really troubled me. [DeSena] discussed the need to remove partisan politics from the town board and clean up the office in [her] swearing-in speech,” said Hughes-Parker. “More recent comments by the spokesperson are insulting to some of our Democrat town board members, saying they’re doing dirty political tricks and not wanting to cooperate.” She went on to say how it seems that the insertion of politics into the town board is still present and not removed, as the residents were promised. Hughes-Parker wrapped up her comments by posing a question to DeSena. She asked, “Under your leadership, can we look forward to a more positive and productive tone than what we’ve heard recently so you guys can get to work and serve the citizens of this great town?”

The Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and The Town Board listen to public comments. (Photo from The Town of North Hempstead) DeSena answered Hughes-Parker’s question by saying she hoped to get back to a more productive tone. The way that business is usually conducted in the Town of North Hempstead “has changed, and it changed because of the election,” said DeSena. Although DeSena is a registered Democrat, she ran for supervisor as a Republican to defeat Democrat Wayne Wink, the former town clerk. The switch from former Supervisor Judi Bosworth, a Democrat, to DeSena has caused the partisan divide in the town board to deepen and contentious issues to arise. “It is very difficult because Supervisor Judi Bosworth had almost 20 people reporting to her and I have five,” said DeSena. “The town board used to sit together for 50 years, and that worked very well under Supervisor Bosworth.” But because of the changes occurring in the town administration, “the people who used to report to the supervisor now report to the town board. The town board only has authority to operate as a board and we only sit [together] once or twice a month. It is no way to run operations,” said DeSena, who as chief executive feels employees should report to her. “So if we could get back to the way things were under Supervisor Bosworth I would be thrilled,” she added. “I really want to get to work and I wanted to get partisan politics out of town hall.” The next public comment to criticize

the disarray of the town administration came from Eleanor Lange, a resident of the town for 42 years. Lange was a legislative aide to the town board for 11 years and made it clear she has worked with some of the present day councilmembers. “When I heard that the supervisor called the Democratic majority and the town board deceitful I was shocked, very shocked,” said Lange. “[DeSena] has created a schism with [the town board] and this is not healthy for our North Hempstead community. The name calling and games must end right now, it must stop. It does not accomplish a thing. I also read there is fighting about town board offices, and in the midst of this pandemic I can’t believe that the town board offices are your priority. Therefore, I assume there is no agenda to help the community.” DeSena clarified that she “did not call individuals deceitful, [she] thought the moves they made were deceitful because it was said [she] would have a smooth transition, but information was not given to [her]. I am trying to do my job. It will be difficult because $800,000 was taken from various programs throughout the town.” DeSena did not have the chance to finish her sentence, as Lange repeatedly interrupted the supervisor from her seat across the room. DeSena calmly waited for Lange to finish before responding to her concerns. “I am going out and meeting with people. I have not continued to complain about the offices. The town

board has decided they are keeping them that way. I have suggested that it would be better to include all the town councilpeople together, but this is not something I am still pursuing,” said DeSena. “I am trying to work for the people now and I hope that the town board will join me in that,” earning a round of applause from the room. Councilwoman Lurvey spoke up to clarify a point DeSena touched on. “A lot of reference has been made by the supervisor to not having enough resources, as if her budget had been cut. The supervisor’s budget is the same as Judi Bosworth’s budget that was adopted on October 28th of last year,” said Lurvey. “When she claims that there are not enough resources that is simply not true.” Former Senator Jack Martins was another public commenter to take the podium and address the town board’s issues. After witnessing the resident’s treatment of DeSena and criticisms of the town board, he felt like he had to step up to talk about what he was seeing. Martins was offended by the way residents were speaking to DeSena. “We can be civil in our disagreements, and we should be civil in our disagreements,” said Martins. “What we ask is that this board conduct itself in a way that is consistent with the way that this town has operated for decades. The only thing that changed between December 31st of 2021 and January 1st of 2022 is that there is a Republican supervisor and there is a Democrat majority on this board. We did not elect you all to operate in the town as Republicans or Democrats, but as a town board.” While Martins made points about the divide between the board, there was still pushback against his comments. Councilman Troiano, who only joined the meeting 10 minutes prior, countered some of Martins’ points and spoke over others to discuss “the deterioration of what [he] thought was progress.” Eventually, DeSena insisted everyone move on from the topic to get back to the agenda originally planned for the meeting. The meeting continued in a civil manner and the board was able to get through the items on the agenda. Overall, the meeting showed the

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Town Seeks Volunteers For Tree Advisory Committee

orth Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey and the Town Board announced that the town is seeking applications from interested residents who wish to be considered for an appointment to the town’s Tree Advisory Committee. In 2021, the town amended its tree code to include a combination of town staff, a certified arborist, and seven members of the public who will provide input and advise the town board on tree-related matters. “One of the things that makes the Town of North Hempstead a great place to live, work, and raise a family is the unparalleled suburban aesthetic exhibited by our tree-lined streets and lush parks,” DeSena said. “The town board worked hard to re-establish the Tree Advisory Committee late last year, and I look forward to searching to find suitable candidates amongst our knowledgeable residents who will help us on tree-related matters. Together, we can continue to work to leave our town a better place than we found it.” “The town board was proud to enact tree legislation last year that will not only benefit our residents, but the communities they live in and our environment as well,” said Lurvey, town board liaison to the committee. “The committee will help us take the next steps as we embark on our journey to preserve trees for future generations and grow the town’s tree canopy.” The newly revamped committee will include seven residents, one appointed by each member of the town board. The committee will meet at least quarterly to work on special projects and assist with creating a

The town wants to retain its status as Tree City USA. (Rupert Kittinger-Sereinig | Pixabay)

community-wide Tree Master Plan. Additional responsibilities will include drafting of an annual report, ensuring North Hempstead remains a Tree City USA, recommending how funds in the Tree Preservation Fund are used—in consultation with the comptroller—and providing recommendations about trees in the town. Individuals interested in applying for an appointment to the committee can apply by visiting: www.north hempsteadny.gov/treepolicy or by calling 311 for more information. Background: In an email to the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, Inc. (Greater Council), Councilwoman Lurvey made the following comments, which have been edited and modified: “I’m sending a summary of some of the changes and improvements included in the town’s proposed Tree Codes and Tree Policy. They include many changes requested by the Greater Council tree committee,

including increased penalties, increased and more visible removal notice, arborist reports available on the town’s website, a Tree Advisory Committee that includes residents and an arborist, enforceable replanting requirements (which now include a three-tiered schedule depending on tree size, with in-lieu payments when plantings cannot be made on site,

BOARD MEETING from page 3 residents of North Hempstead that the issues within the town board are not yet resolved. But DeSena and the other town board members are all hopeful that they will come to terms with their differences and move on to do work for the people as best they can. Councilwoman Dalimonte lightened the mood of the town board meeting by suggesting team bonding kayaking. “We are going to go kayaking over

with the payments going into a new Tree Preservation Fund), and 3-inch trees being replanted (measured at 4½ feet). “The input and feedback from the Greater Council tree committee has been an important part of the revision process, and I thank the participants for their time, insights and passion for the issues. Their insights have been important to begin this process, and throughout the process to identify items needing improvement. I must also stress that these proposals reflect a Tree Code and Tree Policy that is intended to work for the entire town, including all unincorporated areas. “The Town Code is a living document, and it is my hope that we continue to improve it as necessary to preserve and grow the town’s tree resource in a way that works for the entire town. These proposals envision a Tree Advisory Committee which is meant to continue to engage on a variety of tree-related issues that are so important for the health, safety and general welfare of the town.” —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead the summer, together, all seven of us,” said Dalimonte. Her idea got the board and the crowd laughing, and some of her fellow council members even agreed to the suggestion. While it may have seemed like a joke, the team bonding exercise would be beneficial. To watch the Jan. 20 Town Board meeting, visit northhempsteadny. gov. The next Town Board meeting will be taking place on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

Town Reminds Residents First-Half Of General Taxes Due Feb. 10

Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman reminds residents that the last day to pay the 2022 General Taxes, first-half bill without a penalty, is Thursday, Feb. 10. First-half of the 2022 General Tax payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Feb. 10 to avoid penalty. Online tax payment information is shown on the reverse side of your bill. Online payments may be

made by check (ACH) or credit card at www.northhempsteadny.gov/ tax-payments. A $2 processing fee for online check payments will apply. If paying with an online check through your bank, please schedule the payment at least ten days prior to the deadline and be sure to include your account number (located in the upper right-hand corner of the tax bill), bill number and/or your section, block and lot numbers. The online credit card payment

processing fee will remain at 2.35 percent of the tax amount per transaction. New York General Municipal Law requires people paying their property taxes by credit card to also pay the fees associated with the payment transaction. The town receives no portion of the service fee, it is retained by the payment processing vendors. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Mastercard, Discover or Visa. When paying in person, you may

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pay your bill at 200 Plandome Rd., Manhasset during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (The office is not open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays). The tax office will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.10. Bring your entire bill with you when paying in person. For more information or if you have additional questions, call 311 or 516-869-6311. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Changing Of The Guard At Baxter’s Pond Foundation

axter’s Pond Foundation (BPF), the nonprofit environmental steward of Baxter’s Pond and the surrounding Barbara Johnson Park & Preserve in Port Washington, has named Kim and John Keiserman as its new Co-Presidents. The Keisermans assume the mantle from the Foundation’s longterm President, Nancy Comer, who co-founded the group in 2003 with the late Carolyn Mandel. Comer, who also serves on the Port Washington Public Library Board of Trustees and the board of Community Mainstreaming Associates, continues as a director on the BPF board. The other BPF board members are Dr. Edward Athanasian, Nancy Baldwin, Barbara Cohen and Caroline Vickers. Holly Byrne serves as BPF’s executive administrator. Historic Baxter’s Pond is the centerpiece of Port Washington’s Village of Baxter Estates. While the pond and park are owned by Nassau County, Comer recognized that in order to maintain their beauty and environmental integrity, local residents needed to be involved in their continuous care and maintenance. To that

end, she created the foundation and has remained its guiding spirit for 18 years. In a recent letter to donors, Comer wrote, “What started as an urge to rip out the ragweed infesting the tiny Shore Road Garden evolved into a three-acre project of conservatorship and the Foundation itself. With my excellent Board of Directors, I have had the honor and pleasure to witness many seasons roll into the next, designing gardens that bring joy and inspiration to passers-by, and working to mend our crumbling infrastructure. Most importantly, I have made friends who are dedicated to our environment and to our community.” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton saluted Comer’s leadership, stating, “Nancy Comer has been instrumental in [the county’s] efforts to make Baxter’s Pond Park an even more beautiful and treasured community destination. Whether she was hosting one of many park clean-up days or advocating to secure resources to install benches and restore the cottage on the grounds, it was always a pleasure to work alongside such a passionate and dedicated advocate. I congratulate Nancy for all she has accomplished

Former BPF President Nancy Comer with board member Barbara Cohen and new Co-Presidents Kim and John Keiserman. (Contributed photo) and wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life.” Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson added, “Since founding Baxter’s Pond Foundation, Nancy Comer has steadily worked to find funding to maintain the Park. Through her efforts, Baxter’s Pond Park is recognized as a jewel within Port Washington, and although the pond is owned by Nassau County, it resides in Baxter Estates. The village proudly commends Nancy on her vision for this special place.” Kim and John Keiserman, Port Washington residents since 2001, have lived in Baxter Estates since 2017 and have been board members and dedicated volunteers with BPF since 2019. Kim is director of Development

for Residents Forward and an educational consultant. She serves on the board of several community and educational organizations. John is a partner at the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP in New York City. They commented, “We are eager to continue Nancy’s work and ensure that the Pond and Preserve remain among the most beautiful spots in Port Washington.” The Keisermans welcome your ideas and input at presidents@bax terspond.org. To donate please visit: https://baxterspond.org/Donations. html. The Baxter’s Pond Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. —Submitted by The Baxter’s Pond Foundation

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BEB Acquires A Port Washington Mixed-Use Property For $8 Million

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47,702-square-foot building at 4 Tri Harbor Court features a 60-40 office and warehouse split

EB Capital, a leading investor and developer of industrial, office and multifamily assets throughout the East Coast, is proud to announce the acquisition of 4 Tri Harbor Court in Port Washington. The 47,702-square-foot industrial property was previously owned by Aceto Realty Holdings, LLC and has been acquired by BEB Capital for $8 million. “This property further demonstrates BEB’s commitment to building its office and industrial profile throughout the Long Island area,” said Lee Brodsky, chief executive officer of BEB Capital. “4 Tri Harbor Court provides a great opportunity to capitalize industrial demand and renewed interest in suburban office since the onset of the pandemic.” 4 Tri Harbor Court is a two floor, 47,702-square-foot building with four loading docks and one drive in

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miles to the LIRR Manhasset station. Lee Brodsky, Keyvan Ghaytanchi and Ben Fischer of BEB Capital oversaw the acquisition. The seller was represented by Doug Omstrom of JLL.

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A Virtual SOUPer Bowl

he Port Washington Chamber of Commerce SOUPer Bowl is always a welcome respite from the cold winter weather. The SOUPer Bowl Committee has turned this premiere foodie event into a safe and fun contest for these unprecedented times. SOUPer Bowl XV will take place on Feb. 5—in people’s homes! Local restaurants will still donate their best soups to the event. But instead of a large gathering, people went to the Chamber’s website, pwcoc.org, and signed up to be tasters. The soup reservations were sold out in a week, On SOUPer Bowl Saturday, Feb. 5, each person who registered will go to the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church and pick up a reusable tote bag full of 6-ounce portions of each soup to take home. They can then heat and taste the soups at home and vote online for their favorites. Children can also vote to determine the Kids Choice. The following restaurants are competing for the title of 2022 SOUPer Bowl Champ: • Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace – Turkey Chili Soup • Ayhan’s Shish Kebab–Anatolian Red Lentil Soup • Cactus Café–Corn & Chicken Chowder • Carlo’s Pizza–Linda’s Chicken Noodle Soup • Finn MacCool’s–Tomato, Roasted Garlic & Arugula Soup • Margarita’s Café–Tortilla Soup • Port Washington Diner–Greek Lemon Soup • Sullivan’s Quay–Lentil & Irish Sausage Soup • Toscanini–Escarole & Bean Soup • Wild Goose–Curry Carrot & Shrimp Bisque • Wild Honey on Main–Potato &

Chamber President Debbie Greco-Cohen and SOUPer Bowl Committee member Lisa Donatelli present the Golden Ladle Award to Cactus Café, the 2021 SOUPer Bowl Champ. (Photo by Gary Cohen) Smoked Gruyere Soup • Yummy Gyro–Lemon Chicken Rice Soup Chamber president Debbie Greco Cohen said they are very grateful to the sponsors who support the community and make this event possible. They are: Event Sponsor: Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Commissioner: Bayside Tax & Wealth Head Coach: Anton Media Group, Blank Slate Media, Creative Snow

by Cow Bay, Lisa Donatelli, LRES, CBR–Douglas Elliman Real Estate, SDK Heiberger LLP Real Estate Law, Ikedo Ramen, Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington, Kathy Levinson–Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, LLC, Mosquito Hunters of Northern Nassau County, Phyllis Realmuto–Daniel Gale Sotheby’s, PW College Consulting/Paula Whitman, Reyes Brothers Remodeling & Design, Alexis

North Hempstead Spotlights Toscanini Part of “Lift Up Local” Small Businesses Recovery Campaign Council member Mariann Dalimonte and the Town Board are proud to feature Toscanini in the Town’s Small Business Spotlight initiative, which is designed to profile our local businesses and promote the goods and services they provide. Toscanini is located at 179 Main Street in Port Washington and offers residents and families delicious traditional Italian food cooked and served by a wonderful staff. For more information about Toscanini give them a call at 516-944-0755. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Mr. Blakeman Goes To Albany County executive takes aim at bail reform BY FRANK RIZZO

leased without bail, The order directs the NCPD “...to disclose a daily report fter winning an election in part with pending criminal case data and by tying his opponent to the bail status of those rearrested.” bail reform laws imposed by the “It’s time that Nassau residents and Democrats, County Executive Bruce the lawmakers who passed these danBlakeman is continuing his campaign gerous laws know exactly how they are against that modification of the impacting our communities,” Blakecriminal justice system. man said. “This executive order sheds Last month, Blakeman went to the sunlight on these dangerous laws and capital to lobby the legislature and puts pressure on the governor and call on Governor Kathy Hochul to state lawmakers to put law-abiding repeal the law that removed a long Americans above criminals.” list of offenses from cash bail requireBlakeman also noted more than 300 ments. According to its critics, it has people were let go for weapon-relattied judges’ hands when it comes to ed offenses without bail. and on Jan. detaining defendants who might pose 10 he stood with Ryder in the police a risk of further offenses. headquarters in front of dozens of He was joined in the Capitol by guns seized by police. dozens of members of the Republican “I want to congratulate all of our minority. Also on hand were Police law enforcement personnel for the Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Unoutstanding job they’ve done getting County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks with State Senators inside the dersheriff Anthony LaRocca and the illegal guns off the streets,” praised New York State Capitol about the need to repeal bail laws. leadership of the major police unions the executive. “They are the ones who (Office of County Executive) in the county. put themselves in danger to make it a Senate leadership are resisting the call safer county for all of us, so we can’t Blakeman, in his remarks, noted the and let’s end bail reform right now of New York City Mayor Eric Adams county’s law enforcement’s presence, because it’s not bail reform.” thank them enough.” Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt for assistance in modifying current stating “[They] are here today because Putting on his lawyer’s hat, Blakesaid the GOP’s recently unveiled “Back bail reform laws to restore discretion we are together. We know that this man affirmed, “I believe the bail back to judges. With crime on the New York” agenda offered an alteris a public safety issue. And I would reform act is a violation of the separarise in New York City, the mayor has native to the Democrats’ governing say this to the governor: ‘It’s very tion of powers of the state. The execphilosophy and promised a safer state. proposed amending the controversial utive and legislature cannot infringe instructive, governor, that you have Assembly Minority Leader William bail reform laws, among other chang- on the discretion and the powers of an threatened school board members es to keep dangerous criminals off the independent branch of government, Barclay read off a list of New York’s with their removal for not following streets of New York.” biggest cities with the dramatic peryour mask mandate, but you have the judiciary, who can determine on He added, “It is ridiculous not threatened the district attorney of centage rises in gun deaths. a case-by-case basis, looking at all the that with all the evidence Barclay also discussed Manhattan [Alvin Bragg] who fails to facts, as to whether or not a defendant presented to them, data recently released prosecute people under the law.’ It’s should have to post bail.” Assembly and Senate by the New York an inconsistency (applause).” He then gave examples of defendants leadership are still re- who had been repeatedly arrested. Piggybacking on a press conference State Department You can’t let a kid who’s fusing to believe the of Criminal Justice they had held the previous day, the Ryder said the department had seen been arrested for a gun current bail reform executive asked Ryder how many ille- Services and an increase of gun seizures in Nassau walk out the door the same laws are failing New County. gal guns had been taken off the streets Office of Court day with no bail, no penal- Yorkers. Even judges Administration in Nassau. “We’ve confiscated 117 guns with ties and no reason why to have spoken out about re-arrest Ryder replied, “One hundred and 125 arrests in the year 2021. That’s a return back to court. about how much of a rates between seventeen last year and 20 in the first 29 percent increase from 2020, when failure this so-called June 2020 and few weeks of [2022].” we seized 91 guns,” he said, adding —Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder reform is. So it isn’t June 2021 of those “And how many of those guns that 64 percent of the guns come from the just us blaming every released under bail you seized where from people who precincts that border Queens. Most little thing on bail reform, it truly is were out because bail could not be set reform. According to a study by were discovered during traffic stops. causing a huge mess of our criminal the Albany Times Union, about 20 for them?” Blakeman asked. “The madness has got to stop,” “Thirty-eight percent,” came the reply. percent of defendants who committed justice system.” Ryder said. “You can’t let a kid who’s State GOP Chairman Nick Langcrimes that were not bail-eligible were Blakeman revealed the first names been arrested for a gun walk out the worthy also blasted Hochul for not of defendants who had been arrested rearrested while another case was door the same day with no bail, no hearing the pleas of Adams, as did for criminal weapons possessions and pending. penalties and no reason why to return Hochul did not mention bail reform Congressman Tom Suozzi (D–Glen the repeated dates of their arrests and back to court.” Cove), who is running for governor in her State of the State and budget release on no bail. According to Ryder, 12 guns were message last month. She could intro- against his fellow Democrat. “These are just a couple of the extaken from individuals who were out duce proposed changes in amendamples of why we are all here today,” on no bail. Revealing Stats Blakeman charged. “It’s madness, and ments to the budget plan. On Jan. 19, Blakeman issued In a press release, Assemblyman enough is enough.” What did you think of this Michael Montesano (R, C, I, LBT–Glen Executive Order 4-2022. It noted that He urged legislators on the Demoarticle? Share your thoughts in 2021, 9,699 of the 11,005 people Head) said he was “...shocked to hear with me by email at: frizzo@ cratic side of the aisle to “...join with antonmediagroup.com arrested by Nassau County were rethat the Democratic Assembly and us, admit that you made a mistake

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Nassau Prepares For New 363 Area Code New assignments begin second quarter of 2023

he New York State Public Service Commission announced Jan. 25 that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 516 Nassau County area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the new 363 area code, beginning the second quarter of 2023. To meet the increasing demand for residential and business phone numbers in Nassau County, the Commission, on January 20, approved a new area code to be added to the current 516 area code serving Nassau County. Beginning the second quarter of 2023, customers in the existing 516 area code requesting new service, an additional line, or a move in the location of their service, may be assigned a number in the new 363 area code. Existing customers in the 516 area code that serves Nassau County will not be affected by the new overlay area code. An overlay area code is the most effective possible use of numbering resources in Nassau County and results in long-term relief, with the least expense, and the least amount of disruption and frustration to consumers as possible. Customers will retain their current telephone numbers, and 10-digit dialing for local calls will continue. The overlay area code will be assigned to newly issued telephone numbers in Nassau County once all existing 516 telephone numbers are exhausted, and will apply to all telephone numbers, regardless of service type. The new area code is projected to provide telephone number relief in Nassau County for approximately 49 years. Important facts that consumers and businesses need to know about the upcoming 363 area code overlay are: • Current telephone numbers, including current area code, will not change. • The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay. • What is a local call now will continue to remain a local call. • Calls between 516 and 363 area codes are local calls. • Consumers will continue to dial the area code + telephone number for all calls to other area codes. • Calls to reach 911 Emergency Service will remain three digits. Customers should ensure that all

Nassau County will get a new area code in 2023. It was the first change on Long Island since Suffolk County got its own area code (631) in 1999. Previously, it shared 516 with Nassau. (StockSnap | Pixabay) services, automatic dialing equipment, applications, software, or other types of equipment recognize the new 363 area code as a valid area code.

Some examples are life safety systems, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, alarm and security systems, gates, speed dialers, mobile phone

contact lists, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, and similar functions. Business stationery, advertising materials, personal checks, and personal or pet ID tags should include the area code. The Commission’s rulings in this proceeding may be obtained by going to the Commission Documents section of the Commission’s Web site at www.dps.ny.gov and entering Case Number 21-C-0473 in the input box labeled “Search for Case/Matter Number.” Many libraries offer free internet access. Commission documents may also be obtained from the Commission’s Files Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500). If you have difficulty understanding English, please call us at 1-800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this press release. —Submitted by the Public Service Commission

Lavine Distributes COVID Test Kits Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is distributing much-needed supplies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A key component of the state strategy to stop the spread is testing and mask use. Over the last several days, Lavine has been handing out hundreds of COVID-19 test kits and KN95 masks at various locations throughout the 13th Assembly District including Glen Cove Senior Center; Long Island University, Brookville; St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Glen Cove; Westbury Senior Citizens Center; the Yes We Can Community Center, Westbury; and additional organizations such as the Economic Opportunity Commission and North Shore Soup Kitchen in Glen Cove and St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Farmingdale. In addition, Lavine is accommodating individual requests as they come in and supplies last. While Lavine is encouraged by the latest statistics showing a significant decrease in the spread of COVID-19, he is still urging everyone to remain vigilant when it comes to following

state health guidelines: “Due to the uncertainty of this virus, it’s crucial that we keep our guard up and do all we can as individuals to prevent the spread of COVID. This means in addition to wearing masks and maintaining

safe distances when indoor public places and in large crowds, getting vaccinated and boosted as well,” Lavine said. —Submitted by Assemblymember Charles Lavine

Assemblymember Lavine is joined by participants and staff at the Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury as he distributes COVID test kits and masks on Jan. 21. Travis Troiano, recreation aide, third from left; Executive Director Tyronza Murray; Assemblymember Lavine; Victoria Ferguson, after school coordinator; Faith Fishkin, program coordinator; Daniel DiGregorio, sports coordinator, third from right; and Jennifer Eberhardt, program coordinator, second from right. (Contributed photo)

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MacArthur Hoopsters Dominate BY JAMES ROWAN

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he MacArthur basketball team has rallied to win three straight games and four of the last five, placing the Generals in the middle of the playoff hunt in Conference A-1. The Generals are 3-3 in conference play and 4-9 overall. In the same week, MacArthur toppled the top two teams in the conference, beating Great Neck South, who was 3-1, and New Hyde Park, who was 4-0. “Our guys are playing great team basketball and have put themselves in a position to compete for a playoff spot,” MacArthur coach Brian Maini said. “We are excited for the opportunity, but we will continue to take it one day at a time and stay focused on our team goals.” According to Maini, senior John Rebaudo is averaging 16.2 points per game and has emerged as one of the top players in the conference. Fellow senior Matt Sarni provides leadership and toughness on the court. Sarni, a captain, is averaging just shy of a double-double. Maini also added that seniors Matt Cassidy, TJ Trapani and Phil

MacArthur’s Matt Sarni (number 10) drives to the basket after teammate Patrick Cheswick (number 22) sets a pick. (Photo courtesy of Levittown Schools) Trafficanda and juniors Sebastian Loor and Sonny D’Errico, “...have been giving the team great defense and hustle plays that contributed tremendously in the teams success of late.” In a battle of high school wrestling titans, No. 1 seed Wantagh rallied to beat No. 2 MacArthur, 38-28, in the 43rd Nassau Division I Dual Meet tournament at Jericho High School.

Wantagh (29-0) won the tournament for the ninth time and advances to the Dual Meet State Championships in Syracuse. The results of the match were: 189 pounds—Noah Corwin (Wan) pinned Benjamin Velasquez (Mac) 0:58; 215— James Clarkson (Mac) dec. William Balitsos (Wan) 8-1; 285— Matthew Clarkson (Mac) dec. Nick Aldino

(Wan) 17-3; 102—Thomas Coppola (Mac) pinned Darren Santucci (Wan) 0:50; 110—Anthony Clem (Wan) TF Matthew Lichter (Mac) 16-0; 118— Joseph Clem (Wan) pinned Jonathan Fox (Mac) 0:34; 126—Ryan Arbeit (Wan) pinned Sean Napoli (Mac) 4:30; 132—Thomas Bonasera (Wan) md. Edwar (Junito) Palomino (Mac) 11-1; 138—James Jennison (Mac) pinned Andrew Montagano (Wan) 4:50; 145— Killian Foy (Mac) pinned Matthew McCoy (Wan) 0:28; 152—Paul Lichter (Mac) dec. Jesse Vanorden (Wan) 6-2; 160—Luke Janosko (Wan) pinned Mark Napoli (Mac) 1:49; 172—Ben Rogers (Wan) TF Allan Fernandez (Mac) 17-2. In girls bowling, the teams from Division and Island Trees are battling it out for the Conference 7 championship. The Blue Dragons lead with a 5-0 record and the Bulldogs are 6-2. Division has won all five of its matches by the score of 11-0. Division is led by Brillian Soedarmasto, Erica DeJesus and Katherine Campbell. Island Trees is paced by Angelina Rufrano, Julianna DiPalermo and Faria Javed. —James Rowan is a Levittown resident

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Roger And Peggy Gerry: Master Preservationists BY JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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his year, the Village of Roslyn celebrates it 90th anniversary as an incorporated village. Once a landscape of farms and estates, it has been Long Island’s fate ever since World War II become suburbia. Little Roslyn has been a holdout. Into the new century, it remains a small village largely immune to the sprawl around it. The village’s efforts to restore historic properties have also been a success. Roslyn has been long acknowledged as a leader nationwide in historic preservation. There are many heroes in the story to keep Roslyn a small village. Veterans of historic preservation have cited Dr. Roger Gerry and wife, Peggy, as decisive forces in that struggle. The history of the Roslyn area pre-dates the founding of the United States by a good 132 years. As we kick off our year-long celebration of Roslyn’s history, we will start in modern times and the story of Dr. Gerry. A native of Far Rockaway, Dr. Gerry eventually graduated from a dental school in Kentucky. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy both stateside in California and later in the Pacific theater. After the war, he married Peggy, herself a native of the Golden State and the two started a family. The postwar boom was underway and the Gerrys sought out Roslyn as a place to raise their young family. Gerry would eventually rise to chief of dental surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital. The 1960s were a time of great foment in the country, including numerous urban renewal projects. The term was misleading as it meant tearing down neighborhoods for either new housing or highways to satisfy the nation’s ongoing love affair with the automobile. And

The Gerrys lives were chronicled in the book Roslyn Restored. urban renewal would eventually target little Roslyn. Roslyn, according to longtime resident Les Arstark, was set to become “a slum.” As a World War II veteran, Gerry was hardly going to be impressed by armies of bureaucrats. In fact, the Gerrys had been involved in historic preservation even before the Sixties rolled around. In the early Fifties, the couple researched and wrote a book about the village’s historic architecture, while also conducting a house tour of historic

homes. Even in times of upheaval, historic preservation is still possible. A spectacular example was the effort of Jacqueline Onassis in saving Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan from the wrecking ball. The Gerrys knew what they had to do. In 1961, they founded the Roslyn Landmark Society. The next year, they convinced the village Board of Trustees to establish both a Historic District Board and a Historic District. The latter would save certain houses and districts from the wrecking ball. The board would exact strict guidelines to building permits. Many a businessman and homeowner can attest to how strict those guidelines can be. Not all historic homes could be placed in a special district. The Gerrys came up with a novel idea: Establish a fund for the acquisition and restoration of historic homes, structures that later would be sold to either young couples or retirees. Some of the homes had to be moved,

but they were preserved. “In doing so, the Gerrys…assembled a critical mass of preservation-minded residents who involved themselves in civic affairs,” claimed a biography on the couple from the New York Preservation Archive Project. For Roger Gerry, that included a stint on the Board of Trustees. By then, the couple’s preservation efforts had earned them awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Victorian Society of America. The couple was also the subject of a handsome history, Roslyn Restored by Ellen Fletcher Russell. Gerry’s preservation work never ended. In the early 1990s, board of trustees’ members hoped to construct a Stop & Shop supermarket on 11 acres of land off Skillman Street in downtown Roslyn. The supermarket would be opened 24 hours. A huge controversy arose. Familiar battle lines were drawn, including court battles. “This has been a depressing eve-

ning,” the elderly Gerry remarked at the end of one particularly contentious meeting. The preservationists prevailed. The pro-Stop & Shop board was defeated. The new board studied, drafted and approved a Master Plan for future developments. Instead of a supermarket, attractive housing developments were built. Roger Gerry had won one last battle. Gerry died in 1995, Peggy in 2001. The couple’s legacy lives on, not just in the small town feel of Roslyn, but also in the Gerry Charitable Trust, which ensures that future preservation efforts will continue. To comment on this story, email at: jscotchie@anton mediagroup.com

Students Swim With The Sharks On Jan. 12 and 13, aspiring student entrepreneurs at Roslyn High School pitched their business concepts to the Roslyn Sharks—a group of local community members with business experience—in the hope of receiving valuable advice and financing. Nine INCubator teams and eight ACCELerator teams, comprised of 69 students, participated. The INCubator students develop their own product or service and learn how to build a business, while the ACCELerator students work through customer acquisition, the business process, and product development

to launch their company into the marketplace. Both classes offer students a real entrepreneurship experience. “Brainstorming, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking are the

hallmarks of these classes and give students valuable lifelong skills,” said teacher Jen Di Pietro. “I’m so proud of how much they have already grown this year. They all swam with the sharks and were amazing!”

The next round of ACCELerator teams will compete on May 18, and the INCubator teams will compete on May 25. —Submitted by Roslyn Public Schools

Aspiring student entrepreneurs at Roslyn High School pitched their business concepts to the Roslyn Sharks (Contributed photo)

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Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter Reelected To District Board

he Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is pleased to announce that Commissioner Steve Reiter was reelected to the Board of Commissioners following the District’s Dec. 14 election. Reiter was recently sworn into office to begin his fourth term and looks to spend the next three years adding to his already impressive tenure with the District. “Serving the Great Neck community these past nine years has been one of the great privileges of my life, and I am grateful to my neighbors for affording me the opportunity to continue my work here at the GNWPCD,” said Commissioner Reiter. “Our work never stops here at the District and being a part of each and every project is something of which I am extremely proud. I am tremendously thankful for the community having put their faith in me once again.” The work done by the District over the last three years has involved some of the most groundbreaking accomplishments made in its history, due in large part to Reiter’s leadership. Since 2019, the District has finished work on

and more residents of the Great Neck Peninsula. Last year, during which time Reiter served as the Board Chairman, the District acquired a $150,000 grant from the County to study the feasibility

Commissioner Steve Reiter, left, was recently sworn in for his fourth term on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners. (Contributed photo) a third microturbine, updated three anaerobic digesters and completed its Grease Receiving Station, which is the first and only one in Nassau County. Thanks to the District’s ability to secure over $12 million in grant funding, Reiter and the other commissioners made sure that these projects came at no additional cost to the taxpayer. Reiter’s commitment to his community does not stop at the District’s current operations, as he is constantly looking to find ways to help more

of connecting the unsewered portions of the Village of Great Neck Estates and Harbor Hills to its sewer collection system. —Submitted by the GNWPCD

Great Neck Kindergarten Registration Underway Kindergarten registration for Great Neck School District residents is currently underway. The district reminds parents that all children who will attend public or private school kindergarten in September 2022 must be registered with the school district. Registration applications are processed online. Any child who legally resides within the school district and will be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2022, is eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2022–23 school year. Please note that students currently enrolled in the district’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program do not have to re-register; parents of these students only need to complete a new kindergarten application. Directions for the online application process can be found on the district website at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/registration. For additional information about registering your child for kindergarten, contact the Registration Office by phone at 516-441-4080, or by e-mail at residency@ greatneck.k12.ny.us. —Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools

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Female Varsity Wrestler Makes Great Neck History BY TYLER MROCZEK

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Great Neck South High School wrestler accomplished a major feat on Jan. 12, when she became the first female in the district’s history to claim victory in a varsity match. Sophomore Crisia Bonilla, who wrestles at 132 pounds, successfully dominated her Great Neck North opponent during an intense match that ended during its second period. Her triumph earned the Great Neck South Wrestling Team six points and put her on this season’s varsity map with a record of 1-0. The following weekend, Bonilla won an additional three varsity matches, which brought her varsity record to an impressive 4-0, with an overall season record of 10-5. Great Neck South Wrestling Head Coach Ryan Pingitore remarked that Bonilla is not only the sole female wrestler on the team currently, but she’s also the first female varsity athlete to wrestle competitively in Great Neck program history. In fact, she began wrestling at the high school level in 2019 when she was only in the eighth grade. Pingitore says Bonilla only wrestled a few matches during her first season

on the team and spent the majority of her time training and learning from her teammates, one of which was her older brother Luis Villalobos. However, her first season as a high schooler was canceled due to rising health and safety concerns imposed by the pandemic. Pingitore says Bonilla’s success is not unexpected. “She is one of the hardest and toughest workers we have on the team, without a doubt. She’s really just a pleasure to coach.” Her passion for wrestling extends further than high school matches, since Bonilla also competes and practices with Hicksville’s Crash Girls Wrestling Club. Additionally, she is also training for a position on the USA Wrestling National Girls Tournament, which takes place this summer in Fargo, ND. In a few weeks, she will be competing at a qualifying tournament for the opportunity to participate in the Nassau County Championships, a competition in which only one other girl in county history has qualified for. “She came in this year hungry,” says Pingitore. “The best thing about her is she’s always looking to improve.” —Tyler Mroczek is a contributing writer for Anton Media Group

Sophomore Crisia Bonilla successfully dominates her opponents in her matches. (Photos by Ryan Pingitore)

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This charming cape with a front porch located at 27 Marwood Rd. South in the Manorhaven section of Port Washington sold on Jan. 18 for $850,000. It is in excellent condition and has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The first floor has an open floor plan. It has a living room and fireplace and opens to a dining room and new kitchen. The kitchen has quartz counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a wine cooler and Samsung refrigerator. The kitchen sliders open to a paver patio. The home has new hallways and a second floor bathroom. The home has new hardwood floors, a full basement, laundry room and a new washer and dryer. The roof is new, as is the electric. The home has gas plumbing, an alarm system and a two-car driveway. It is located near the marina, a community park with public pool and tennis courts. The home is zoned for the Port Washington School District.

This six-bedroom, three-bath home at 15 Boxwood Rd. in the Manorhaven section of Port Washington sold on Jan. 14 For $910,000. It has a bright, open floor plan and is located within the waterfront community. It is a two-family home. Each of the two apartments have three bedrooms. The first floor apartment includes use of a lower level recreation room with an additional full bath and outside entrance. The house features vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, gas cooking and heating. It has an eat-in-kitchen which opens to the living room and dining room. There are two sets of washers and dryers for each tenant, located in the basement. The home has separate utilities for both units. There is off-street parking available for four cars (two for each unit). The home is zoned for Guggenheim Elementary School. It is located near public transportation, a park with beach access, tennis courts and the public pool.

our kitchen contains a host of energy-using appliances and there are ways to reduce their energy use. First, buy the most efficient units possible. This includes refrigerators, dishwashers and stoves. There isn’t much difference in microwave oven efficiency. Identifying the most efficient models is simple: just look for the EnergyStar label. This assures you that it’s among the top efficient models. For refrigerators avoid the automatic ice maker and drink HenSpark dispenser because they cause more breakdowns and leaks, in addition to increasing energy use. Can you consolidate one refrigerator for two that you already have? A second refrigerator freezer, especially an older one, greatly increases your energy costs. Selecting the most efficient stove is also important. Induction stoves are now the most efficient and provide features not available with traditional electric or gas stoves. Induction stoves are still more expensive but the energy savings can repay the extra cost (especially if you cook at lot). • Place the faucet lever on

the kitchen sink in the cold position when using small amounts of water; placing the lever in the hot position draws hot water even though it may never reach the faucet. • Look for a natural gas oven or range with an automatic, electric ignition system, which saves gas since a pilot light is not burning continuously. • Look for blue flames in natural gas appliances; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. If you see yellow flames, consult the manufacturer or your local utility. • Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy. • Use a covered kettle or pan or electric kettle to boil water; it’s faster and uses less energy. • Match the size of the pan to the heating element. • Use small electric pans, toaster ovens, or convection ovens for small meals rather than your large stove or oven. A toaster or convection oven uses one-third to one-half as much energy as a full-sized oven. —U. S. Department of Energy

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New York City Officer Of The Year Coming To East Hills BY JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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ith the crime issue once again becoming paramount in cities and municipalities across the United States, the Village of East Hills has hired an exemplary veteran of the New York City Police Department to be its Director of Security. “Protecting our community against crime is one of the most important goals for our Village,” East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz said when announcing the appointment. “Jason Schwartz is uniquely qualified to assume the role of Director of Security and succeed with these objectives. While East Hills, for many years, has had one of the lowest crime rates in the County, we must continue this enviable record of success. Our new security cameras will help deter crime, but our security personnel, who continuously drive throughout our community, must vigorously detect and report any suspicious activity. I have every confidence that Jason Schwartz will be an added asset in even further strengthening our security program.” That confidence is more than justified. Schwartz comes to the village with an impressive career in the NYPD behind him. A 25-year veteran of the force, Schwartz received no less than 61 medals for bravery and outstanding work. In 2000, he was named Police Officer of the Year for his unit that had more than 150 members in 2000. A native Long Islander, Schwartz attended Stony Brook University before graduating from the New York City Police Academy, where he participated in recruit training that included firearms and tactics, CPR training, administration training, and knowledge of the penal law. Once on the force, he began his rapid rise through the ranks of the NYPD, all at a time when a significant drop in the crime rate made New York the safest large city in America. From 1996-98, Schwartz worked as a patrolman, providing service to the community while patrolling his local precinct by answering 911 calls. He also provided uniform presence at parades and sporting events throughout the city. From there, Schwartz, from 1998 to 2001, worked as an investigator, handling robberies, burglaries, and domestic violence cases. He also

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served with the New York Police Department Anti-Crime Unit as plain clothes patrol that focused on high crime reduction. Crime prevention was achieved by, among other methods, removing illegal firearms from the streets. In 2003, Schwartz graduated to the role as detective, a position he worked at until his retirement in 2020. Schwartz investigated major crimes including homicides, non-fatal shootings, robberies and burglaries, sexual assaults, and missing persons. He also notified the Chief of Detectives, Chief of Department, and Chief of Patrol on sensitive high-profile incidents that occurred throughout the city. He responded to crime scenes and coordinated with uniform members of patrol of all ranks to preserve the integrity of the crime scene while

directing members of the service-specific job functions to help aid in the investigation. He investigated more than 2,000 cases, many of which resulted in arrests. Schwartz currently lives in East Islip with his wife, Paula, and their two children, Lenny, and Zach. The crime issue made its way to the recent Nassau County elections, especially in the District Attorney contest, where the issue of bail reform was prominent. There isn’t much that entities like East Hills can do over such legal matters, but under Schwartz’s leadership, it can prevent such crimes from taking place at all. To comment on this story, email at: jscotchie@ antonmediagroup.com

Girl Scout Cookie Season Is Back Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) recently announced the exciting return of the Girl Scout Cookie Program® for the 2022 season. The 2022 cookie lineup includes all the fan favorites—Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Tagalongs®, Dosi-dos®, Trefoils®, Lemon-Ups®, Girl Scout S’mores®, and Toffee-tastic®. All cookie lovers will be able to purchase boxes from their local Girl Scouts during the cookie season currently running through April 3. For more than 100 years, this iconic program has helped Girl Scouts gain first-hand entrepreneurial experiences by setting sales goals, challenging them to be resourceful, and developing new and creative ways to reach customers. In doing so, they develop money management, public-speaking, and decision-making skills that become essential tools for both their personal and professional future—in addition to bringing joy to everyone around them. “The Girl Scout Cookie Program presents Girl Scouts with a unique opportunity to learn through hands-on experience how to bring a business idea to life and manage their own business,” said Randell

M. Bynum, Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “They must bring communication techniques, digital tools, and strategies together to achieve a set goal. I encourage everyone to show their support for our Girl Scouts across Nassau County by placing an order of their favorite flavors during this cookie season.” According to recent surveys of current Girl Scouts, more than 75 percent of Girl Scouts are interested in becoming an entrepreneur or starting their own company. Also, 90 percent of Girl Scouts alumni have reported that the skills they learned from the cookie program directly helped them build success in their professional endeavors. “During this time of the year, the community has the unique opportunity to help support Girl Scouts’ for a lifetime by purchasing their favorite cookies,” said Bynum. “Coupled with the many initiatives and activities Girl Scouts offer every day that promote social, emotional, and academic wellbeing, Girl Scouts are poised to be the leaders of tomorrow.” Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl

New for 2022 a caramel brownie-inspired cookie. Scout. Customers who would like to support their local Girl Scouts can purchase cookies in person or online via the Digital Cookie platform that includes direct delivery. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org. Another way to support Girl Scouts is by purchasing cookies to donate to GSNC’s Gift of Caring programs, including Hometown Heroes and Operation Cookie where they can donate Girl Scout Cookies to first responders, doctors, nurses, retail employees, servicemen and women, and other people who put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe and going. —Submitted by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County

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Glen Cove Resident Sworn Into GCPD At City Council Meeting BY NATALIA VENTURA

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n Tuesday, Jan. 25, the City of Glen Cove held a City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. After standing for the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Pamela D. Panzenbeck, the City Council and others in attendance shared a moment of silence for the two fallen police officers in NYC during the line of duty, Jason Rivera, 22, and Wilbert Mora, 27. City Clerk Tina Pemberton announced that the Covid testing site at the City Stadium on Morris Ave., “is still up and running” from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week, by appointment or walk-up. To book an appointment, more information is available on the City of Glen Cove website. Panzenbeck then commented, “Now tonight, we have a very special event here and I’m so happy you’re all here to witness this. Tonight, I’m going to speak about someone very, very special. Someone who will be very, very special to all of us.” Glen Cove resident Philip Grella was approved by all members of City Council, including Mayor Panzenback, to be sworn in as a new member of the Glen Cove Police Department (GCPD). “Philip Grella is a young man, he’s one of our own, he’s born and raised in Glen Cove. He’s a very amazing young man, and he has been selected to become our newest police officer,” said Panzenbeck. Grella was a golf caddy at the Nassau Country Club from 2012 to 2018, where he eventually became the lead caddy and was chosen to caddy at the Women’s Amateur event in 2014. During that time, Panzenbeck was one of the scorers, which might have been the first time she met Grella, Panzenbeck commented. Panzenbeck continued to express statements about Grella on behalf of Lieutenant John Nagle of the GCPD. “Philip began serving the Glen Cove community in 2015 when he joined the Glen Cove Fire Department. Phil continues to serve as a fireman and is currently a captain in the department. His role model for that was clearly his father.” Grella has also been serving his community and country since July 2018 as a United States Marine. “Philip was promoted in May from Private First Class to Lance Corporal,”

Philip Grella took oath during Glen Cove City Council meeting to join the Glen Cove Police Department. (Photo by Natalia Ventura)

continued Panzenbeck. Grella was enrolled in the Nassau Police Academy as a Hempstead police officer in Dec. 2020. Grella has made 15 arrests since he completed his training. “Philip has decided now to transfer over to the Glen Cove Police Department so he can better serve the community he grew up in,” stated Panzenbeck. Grella is a Glen Cove School District alumnus, he graduated from the Glen Cove High School in 2015. Grella continued his education at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), where he majored in Criminal Justice and graduated in 2018. “While in the United States Marine Corps., which is 2018 to present, Phil assembled and encrypted satellite communications. So he is quite a guy, and he is just what we need in our Police Department,” Panzenbeck stated. In 2016, Grella supported the GCPD with a sting operation that intended on discovering businesses selling alcohol to minors. During his time as a student in Finley Middle School, Grella played football with Nagle as his coach in 2011. Grella enjoys dedicating time to sports, mainly lacrosse, hockey, and football.

“In 2015 to 2016 Phil volunteered as a coach and mentor for the Glen Cove Junior Lacrosse Program. Phil also played lacrosse while in college, unfortunately Glen Cove PD has no lacrosse team either. Phil is currently on the Hempstead Police Department Hockey Team,” continued Panzenbeck. After Mayor Panzenbeck finished citing words from Lieutenant Nagle, she commented, “Here comes one of the most wonderful parts of being the Mayor. I offer one of the following resolutions, Phillip W. Grella III as police officer, annual salary of $42,000 effective Jan. 27, 2022.” After City Clerk Pemberton received approval from all City Council members and Mayor Panzenbeck, Grella was sworn in as a Glen Cove police officer. “Congratulations, welcome to the force,” commented Councilwoman Marsha Silverman. Councilman Kevin Maccarone also stated, “Congratulations, and stay safe out there.” “I have to say, that is the best thing I’ve had to do besides swearing in the Fire Department last night, it’s a very proud moment for me as Mayor. Thank you all for coming,” stated Panzenbeck. Resolutions proposed by Mayor Panzenbeck were all approved by each

City Council member. The first approved resolution was to allow Panzenbeck to enter into an annual professional agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC, to deliver financial advisory services, effective till December 31, 2022. “As a courtesy, there are no interest rates in their fees for 2022,” stated Panzenbeck. Section 6D was the fourth resolution approved, which allows Panzenbeck to accept and enter into an agreement with Telstar Integrated Solutions. This will provide city hall with a surveillance camera system to view the windows of the financial office, in the amount of $2,175. “These cameras are linked from City Hall, directly to the GCPD for the Finance Department. That’s important,” commented Panzenbeck. Panzenbeck was approved to accept $22,500 from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The Glen Cove Youth Bureau was awarded this grant to continue implementing their programs for the youth of Glen Cove.

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Let The Games Begin

Long Island Special Olympics Spring Games coming to Farmingdale

The Athletic Complex at Howitt Middle School. (Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)

ave the date, May 21, 2022. The Long Island Region of Special Olympics New York is planning its Spring Games North after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Farmingdale Athletic Complex at Howitt Middle School is set to host the competition. “We are incredibly excited for the return of Spring Games, not only for the competition but also to be coming home to Farmingdale schools,” Special Olympics New York President/CEO Stacey Hengsterman said. “On behalf of the hundreds of athletes who will participate in Spring Games, thank you to Superintendent Defendini as well as the district faculty, coaches, and community volunteers who are making it possible.” The Spring Games anticipate having over 500 athletes, 150 coaches and hundreds of spectators and volunteers. Howitt Middle School will host events such as track and field and power-lifting. The brand new Aquatic Center at Howitt Middle School will host swimming events. The district is looking at potential locations to hold the tennis portion of the competition. “You can see a wide array of athleticism that is going to be there from highly-skilled and

Nighttime aerial view of the Athletic Complex at Howitt Middle School highly-competitive athletes who can do incredible athletic feats,” Farmingdale Superintendent Paul Defendini said. “That athleticism gives me so much pride. We value our Special Education program

in Farmingdale and we respect the growth of our students at all levels. This is not only a great opportunity for us to get behind our students in that capacity, but it gives us pride in this complex that

will be able to handle an event of this size.” Farmingdale School District will begin to reach out to those in the community to help take part in this event, which will be held on May 21, 2022. Those interested can help in three ways. First will be through the volunteer effort of getting the facility ready leading up to the event and then helping clean up and get the facility back to normal. Second, the district will rely on local vendors to help establish the Olympic Village. Specifically, the district will be looking for vendors to provide games and workshops for people to participate in. Third, the Special Olympics will be looking for donations to help get the event running. “This is a massive volunteer effort,” Defendini said. “We’re going to need a tremendous amount of volunteers to get this event off the ground. Farmingdale is a great place for that. We’re the kind of community when help is needed—help is there.” For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, visit www.farmingdaleschools.org and like the Facebook page: @FarmingdaleSchoolDistrict. —Submitted by the Farmingdale School District

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YESCCC’s PACT Launches Parent Campaign Alcohol & Teens Don’t Mix. Be Their Guide. Don’t Provide

ES Community Counseling Center’s Partnering in Action Change for Tomorrow (PACT) Initiative recently launched the underage drinking prevention campaign: Alcohol and Teens Don’t Mix! Be Their Guide. Don’t Provide. The campaign is aimed to help parents to talk with their youth and young adults about the dangers of alcohol and increase youth/young adults’ refusal skills when it comes to underage and binge drinking. PACT’s ad campaign provides parents access to their website landing page (pactyes.org/ parents), which provides information regarding the dangers of underage drinking; strategies to talk with your kids; and how to help your kids practice refusal skills and exit plans. Research shows that parents are the number 1 reason young people decide not to drink. Unfortunately, in most communities, only about 50 percent of teens report

their parents talked with them in the past year about the dangers of alcohol. Talking with teens is crucial to help them make healthy decisions when it comes to alcohol.

YESCCC’s PACT Initiative works with five school districts and communities in Farmingdale, Island Trees, Levittown, Massapequa and Plainedge along with the three community coalitions: Farmingdale Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team, Levittown Community Action Coalition and Massapequa Takes Action Coalition. Additional partners include each community’s Chambers of Commerce in Farmingdale, Levittown, and Massapequa; Long Island Prevention Resource Center, Nassau County Police Department and the New York Counterdrug Task Force. For more information about how communities are working together to promote healthy youth, contact PACT via email at pact@yesccc.org or at 516-799-3203, ext. 131. —Submitted by the YES Community Counseling Center

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or the past 52 years, the Massapequa Soccer Club (MSC) has laid out quite a foundation of community involvement, with thousands of girls and boys coming up through their program. In striving to instill the ideals of the sport—discipline, dedication, teamwork—MSC has made a point of instilling in players what psychologist Carol Dweck defines as a “growth mindset,” where learning and skill development are paramount. And while these tenets are meant to be used on the pitch, these are skills that easily carry over to the non-sports world. For MSC club president Yuri Fishman, who came to the United States from the Soviet Union as a 16-year-old soccer player who went on to become a high school and college All-American in West Hartford, Conn. and at Princeton University respectively, it’s a characteristic of MSC he’s rightly proud of. “Every year we put kids into a level-appropriate college program, if they want to play,” Fishman said. “I played college soccer. It was a great experience. My best friends are my college teammates. We want to give those experiences to those kids. Maybe one or two will go to the professional ranks, but most of them will come out as engineers, nurses, doctors or whatever. But they will develop that team-building experience that will get them to perform in the real world.” The mark MSC has made on the local youth sports landscape hasn’t gone unnoticed. The Massapequa Soccer Club was recently honored by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) as Club of the Month for January. Founded in 1970 by Massapequans Pat McComiskey and Hank Oustecky, the inaugural organizational meeting featured the involvement of a number of prominent individuals including New York Cosmos player/coach Gordon Bradley, Massapequa High School boys junior varsity coach Bob Elder, U.S. Men’s National Soccer team player Joe Maca, Massapequa High School assistant principal Alan Maher, CW Post Athletic Director Wayne Sunderland and Farmingdale State Men’s Soccer coach Robert “Bo” Wernersbach. While March 1971 was when the first registration for boys 6 through 18 was held with 259 boys and 18 adults responding, the enthusiasm

Massapequa Arsenal with the 2015 McGuire Cup

Massapequa Soccer Club boys playing on Massapequa Futsal Accademy teams during the Long Island Futsal League season this winter. for the sport spread and thanks to volunteers Liza Gozley and Nellie Haire, a girls program was quickly instituted. By 1974, roughly 1,000 children were playing in the MSC at a time when most other youth soccer clubs didn’t exist. Along the way, numerous milestones were reached that included an ongoing Father’s Day weekend intramural tournament founded in 1974, the Lincoln Page Memorial Day Tournament named after the former club president/tourney director that launched in 1980 as well as numerous spring kick-off tournaments and college showcase tourneys held after Thanksgiving. A major MSC accomplishment was joining alongside the

Huntington Boys Club (HBC) to start a program in 1978 for special needs children playing soccer in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL). Both programs continue to this day under the banner of TOPSoccer, with Massapequa having 35 kids currently playing. Given how many past and present players volunteer to help with this program, Fishman sees this as another example of character building MSC engages in with its charges on and off the soccer field. “Past President Kevin Ferrari, who is an MSC alum, runs our special needs program,” Fishman explained. “All three of my kids participated, not as players, but as helpers. I didn’t have to

force them to do that. Kevin gets help from players in the club, who are giving back to the community. We’re trying to instill in players that sense of a club and a sense of the community.” With roughly 1,000 children participating, MSC focuses on developmental exercises for participants, with the competitive travel facet of the league not kicking in until U9. Fishman explains the goal up to that point is to “...make sure they don’t get discouraged and quit soccer at the ripe age of 8.” With there being four teams per age group up until the players turn 13, MSC runs somewhere in the order of 40 to 50 teams depending on the year. Fishman is quick to point out that MSC’s success

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On And Off The Pitch

serving community 52 years on

One of the first Massapequa girls teams

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in keeping all these moving parts flowing smoothly begins and ends with community involvement. “I don’t want to overlook the importance of us having a great board of directors,” he said. “Some of the board are Massapequa alums. They grew up in town and in the club and are now back and giving back. And these are all volunteer positions.” All this fervor and focus on and off the soccer field has yielded quite a bit of success. The Massapequa Falcons won the Athena Cup, the Girls-Under-19 national championship in 1988, and the Massapequa Arsenal took home the McGuire Cup, the Boys-Under-19 national championship in 2015. In addition, a long list of club alumni who have donned MSC’s maroon and yellow have gone on to play pro soccer. That list includes current Red Bulls Sean and Dylan Nealis, Alan Bodenstein, Ray Hughes, Jim Kilmeade, Alain Maca, current Toronto FC President Bill Manning, Larry Sunderland and Dan Vitiello on the boys side. For girls alumnae, the list includes sisters Christina, Gina and Vickie DiMartino,

sisters Mary-Theresa, Jean and Margie Varas, Kim DeCesare, Danielle Egan, Laura Martin, Emily Pickering, Chemar Smith, Christie Welsh and Jodi Yerys. Plus Matt Vowinkel and Hope Breslin were recently drafted into MLS and the NWSL respectively. For Fishman, it all comes back to that solid thread of selflessness and love of the game that has been a key to MSC’s longevity. “The soccer landscape has changed and while [there are] these so-called academies, we continue to stay in our lane,” he said. “We pivot a little but the overall mission stays the same. We’re still an elite community club. We provide the service for everyone in the community because we do the right thing and attract the right people to run the club. People who really dedicate their time and effort and share their knowledge. That’s what it takes.” Visit www.massapequasc.com to find out more about the Massapequa Soccer Club. To comment on this story, email dgilderubio@antonnews.com

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ast summer, 96 new air conditioner units were installed in Jericho High School classrooms, practically completing the years-long project of making our school fully air-conditioned. Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs Mr. Victor Manuel said, “This summer was the final push for the classrooms in the high school and middle school.” He added, “At this point, every single instructional space in this building is air-conditioned, which is great news.” Prior to the final push this summer, the district had made air conditioning available in many parts of the building, such as the library, cafeteria, Little Theater and auditorium. All of the A.C. units are controlled centrally. Mr. Manuel said, “There’s a system that we use for all of our HVAC (Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning), and we’re able to set the temperature globally for all of these units. We set them initially at 72ºF.” During cooler weather, the air conditioning units will only perform the task of keeping the classrooms warm.

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New air conditioner units improves learning environment for students. (Photo courtesy of JerEcho)

From measuring the temperature in multiple classrooms, we found that the school was accurate in saying that the universal temperature is 72ºF-73ºF. Teachers noticed the new air conditioning in their rooms. English teacher Ms. Hederian said, “I think that it’s a fabulous change, and I think it improves the functioning of so many classrooms.”

Math teacher Ms. Badalian said, “I think it’s been great. I think students have been able to focus better. I remember years ago it was so hot in all the buildings and students couldn’t focus as well. Now at least everybody can concentrate, and I think everyone just as a whole is a lot more comfortable.” Students feel air conditioning

contributes to a more enjoyable school environment. “It makes me more productive because I don’t have to worry about the temperature,” said sophomore Jaden Y. While the majority of the building is air-conditioned, there are still some aspects of the project that are yet to be completed. “The wing that leads to the swimming pool, as well as all the tech labs down there, are going to be upgraded and redone this coming summer,” said Mr. Manuel. Mr. Manuel and Director of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Michael Hahn have been actively supervising the project to install air conditioning. Mr. Manuel is proud of his work and said, “The auditorium and the Little Theater, the lighting and ceiling throughout the building, the air conditioning throughout the high school–there have been so many upgrades throughout the district that we’re proud of. We’re happy to see that we are providing a better environment for the students to learn.” —Submitted by JerEcho—Jericho high school’s student newspaper

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and skills,” said Pinto. “Her understanding of the needs of our consumers and her ability to connect with them both personally and through social media is matched by her ability to engage our donor population with meaningful

stories that communicate the value of FCA programs and the need for support.” “In the four years that Kristina has been with FCA, she has not only demonstrated a keen ability to support our consumers and staff through stressful and extraordinary times; her passion for FCA’s mission drives her to consistently achieve outstanding results,” said Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, President and CEO of FCA. “Her proven ingenuity, commitment and outstanding communication skills serve us all well.” Packman joined FCA in 2018 as the Senior Case Manager at Nassau Haven, FCA’s emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth. There she was responsible for the overall wellbeing of the residents of the 12-bed shelter, acted as a

main point of contact for the program and as a liaison with outside partners, collaborative contacts, residents, residential staff, and management. When Covid struck in March 2020, Packman played an important role in the creation and implementation of COVID-19 protocols and policies that kept Nassau Haven’s residents and staff healthy and safe. She also took responsibility to develop, maintain, and oversee Nassau Haven’s social media outreach initiative and supervised online and in street outreach efforts, including a virtual drop-in center that during the height of Covid was able to reach a larger number of users to help them find resources including jobs and housing. Packman grew the number of followers of Nassau Haven’s

Instagram significantly in one and a half years after taking over management of the account. She also took on the role of Education & Training Subcommittee Chair for FCA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. A graduate of Villanova University, Packman earned a triple major in Sociology, Psychology, and Gender and Women’s Studies, followed by a Master of Arts with Distinction: Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University. Prior to joining FCA, she worked as a Marriage and Family therapist in private practice. Packman remains active in Hofstra’s Alpha Phi sorority as a Member Education & Programming Advisor. She lives in Garden City. —Submitted by FCA

Sewanhaka Robotics Club Earns Top Awards In Tournament Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Senior Robotics Club, called the RoboPandas, participated in the FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Qualifying Tournament, held remotely earlier last month. FIRST Tech Challenge teams are tasked with designing, building, programming and operating robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Additionally, the students present to a panel of judges who assess both technical and non-technical aspects of their work. This year’s game, Freight Frenzy presented by Raytheon Technologies, explores the future of transportation. Teams and their robots were able to score points by loading and delivering items across a 12x8-foot field. For their technical prowess and professionalism, the

RoboPandas earned the First Place Inspire award, the First Place Top Ranked award, the Second Place Think award, the Second Place Connect award, the Second Place Innovate award, the Second Place Motivate award, the Second Place Design award and the Third Place Control award. —Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Senior Robotics Club earned multiple awards in the FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Qualifying Tournament. (Contributed photo)

College Board National Hispanic Scholars Mineola High School seniors Benjamin Ayende, Jennifer Joaqui-Almendarez, Andrew Paternostro, Elizabeth Ricardo and Andreas Rodriguez have been named scholars in College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program. This program recognizes students who score in the top 2.5 percent of the PSAT/

NMSQT test takers in the country. Additionally, recognized students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of their junior year. We are so proud of their accomplishments both academically as well as outside of the classroom. —Submitted by the Mineola Union Free School District

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Take Out: Finer Dining On The Go Celebrate your big occasions at home with all the trimmings While health officials have recently touted the decline in virus cases, many people have become used to the concept of dining on-the-go and actually prefer it to traditional dine-in accommodations. And while it was less likely or acceptable to order takeout from a high-end restaurant, nearly every establishment has perfected the practice making it perfectly acceptable and highly sought after in the past two years.

ere are some of our top picks for finer dining on the go, in no particular order, especially with so many food-related events and holidays coming up like the big game and Valentine’s Day. Café Baci 1636 Old Country Rd., Westbury www.cafebacirestaurant.com 516-832-8888 Café Baci is the evolution of traditional authentic Roman cuisine with contemporary homemade Italian favorites. Café Baci offers its full menu as a takeout option, including the veal specialties (Parmigiana, Marsala and Milanese) and the Lobster Baci. George Martin The Original 65 N Park Ave., Rockville Centre www.georgemartintheoriginal.com 516-678-7272 George Martin The Original, a Rockville Centre mainstay, opened in 1989. An American Bistro, George Martin offers a wide variety of steaks, chops, seafood and house specialties, as well as fresh salads and pasta. The full menu is available for takeout, but George Martin The Original also offers a special winter “dinners for two” takeout menu, Thursday through Sunday, after 5 p.m. that includes a salad or soup, brownies and a shareable choice entree. Curbside pickup is available. Peter Luger Steak House 255 Northern Blvd., Great Neck www.peterluger.com 516-487-8800 Peter Luger Steak House has been serving the finest steaks since 1887. Pickup and delivery is available from 11:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. daily, based on limited availability. Popular takeout options include Luger’s lamb, steaks, salmon and burgers. Oniro Taverna & Lounge 8289 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury www.onirotaverna.com 516-367-8250 Located in Woodbury, Oniro

offers a space big enough for private events, but intimate enough to host a romantic date for two. Oniro offers dine-in, delivery and takeout options of its full menu. Lunch prix fixe is available and includes a salad or appetizer selection and one of three entrees (grilled organic salmon filet, grilled boneless chicken breast or a prime beef burger) and a dessert. True Food Kitchen 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City www.truefoodkitchen.com 516-559-4728 True Food Kitchen Garden City is a health-driven, seasonal food restaurant located at Roosevelt Field. Looking for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan food options? Try True Food. True Food Kitchen offers its full menu for takeout and delivery. Also try the special Cleanse & Reset, a one-day reset package that includes a day’s worth of plant-based meals, nutrient-dense snacks and a hydrating beverage.

offers a range of food options. It manages more than 10 locations in Florida, New York, Illinois, the District of Columbia and Tokyo. The Long Island outpost is nestled Davenport Press Restaurant between the bustling streets of New 70 Main St., Mineola York and the beach scene of the www.davenportpress.com Hamptons. Located on the North 516-248-8300 The Davenport Building was orig- Shore, coined the “Gold Coast” thanks to its scenic vistas and notainally built in 1896 as the Nassau County Trust. In 1924 it became the ble families in residence, Il Mulino New York offers the elegance of the Davenport Press and remained a city away from the hustle and bustle. printing press until 1978 when its Takeout is available from the full present owners converted it to a menu and includes dishes like the restaurant. It’s a building rich with wild mushroom risotto, prime rib, history; the shelves on the dining fresh sole, seabass and veal chops. rooms’ exposed interior brick are lined with antiques. Don’t let the Biscuits & Barbeque subtle rumble or the trains deter 106 E 2nd St., Mineola you. Located just steps away from biscuitsandbarbeque.com the Mineola train station, come 516-493-9797 cozy up by our large fireplace for How about a little Cajun right here a delicious meal or much needed on Long Island? Biscuits & Barbecue drink after a long day’s work. offers a winter takeout menu and Davenport Press is open for on-site family meal combos for four to eight dining and takeout. people. Check out their po’boys, smoked ribs and macaroni and Il Mulino New York cheese. They have indoor seating, 1042 Northern Blvd., Roslyn curbside pick-up and outdoor www.ilmulino.com seating (weather permitting). 516-621-1870

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Sandro’s Italian www.sandrositalian.com 1496 Northern Blvd., Manhasset 516-467-4266 Sandro’s Italian located on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset offers dine-in and takeout, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 3 to 9 p.m. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted. Check out their website for their full menu. Zorn’s of Bethpage 4321 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage www.zornsofbethpage.com 516-731-5500 Zorn’s of Bethpage has been serving Long Island for the past 75 years. Zorn’s offers a wide variety of take home specials including: Signature items (cordon bleu, chicken francais, stuffed breast), family dinners, homemade meals for one, chicken & rib combos,

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Steiner’s Coffee Cake of New York, which has been rapidly growing since its official launch in June 2021, is leading the way in the gluten-free products market with their surprisingly delicious gluten-free flour blend and baked goods. Jennifer Steiner Pool (a proud Glen Cove local) and her mother Nanci Steiner have been expanding the business, which now has product in retail locations in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and, of course, New York.

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“All of this time, the scientist in my mom was tinkering with coming up with the perfect gluten-free flour blend,” said Jennifer, president of Steiner’s Coffee Cake of New York. “If you were diagnosed as gluten-intolerant or with celiac disease 35-40 years ago, I think it’s fair to say there was nothing to eat.” Nanci, the company’s creator in chief, agreed. Jennifer recalled a WilliamsJennifer and Nanci Sonoma bread machine that Nanci texture and taste over the years. sent to her while she was in college. “Everything was so dense; it was “We used to call each other and try to like bricks,” Jennifer remembered. make bread...for hours,” said Jennifer. “We’d eat it anyway because there Nanci added, “We’d make was nothing to eat; it was bread; we’d throw it some disgusting stuff.” out; we’d make more In 1963, Malcolm bread and throw it Steiner (Nanci’s out.” father-in-law) set out Nanci was born to conquer another in Manhattan hobby—cooking and raised in and baking. At that Port Washington. time he was already She was diagnosed a painter, an orchidist Steiner’s coffee with celiac disease (person who raises cake more than 30 years ago. orchids) and a volunteer at For nearly that long, it has Long Island Jewish Hospital—debeen Nanci’s mission to develop a livering said orchids to patients’ gluten-free all-purpose flour, one that rooms. In his spare time, Malcolm everyone could enjoy. ran Steiner Plastics which became Gluten-free products, while relaUniversal Sign Company, founded tively new in the mainstream market, have gotten a reputation for poor see COFFEE CAKE on page 14A

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Nothing says cozy days like all-day meals cooking into greatness in the slow cooker. The ease of cooking with a slow cooker is preferred because it’s typically a one-pot dish with minimal fix-it and forget-it preparation steps. Some recipes call for a small amount of stovetop cooking, usually to brown meats (which do not brown on their own in the slow cooker). A tiny bit of prep work yields a soul-satisfying culmination. Here are four of my personal slow-cooked recipes.

Slow-Cooked Chicken

Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

1 c water 4 chicken bouillon cubes whole cut-up chicken Seasoned salt Minced garlic Dried parsley 4 Tbsp butter

½ c cooked white rice 12 leaves cabbage 1 egg, beaten ¼ c milk ¼ c minced onion 1 lb extra-lean ground beef 1¼ tsp salt

Add 1 c water and 4 chicken bouillon cubes to slow cooker. Place chicken cuts in slow cooker. Season to taste with seasoned salt (I use Lawry’s or Goya seasoning salt, but use whichever you prefer), minced garlic and dried parsley. Cut small 1 Tbsp pats of butter and place randomly over cuts of chicken. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage leaves 2 minutes; drain. In large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk, onion, ground beef, salt and pepper; stir well to combine. Place about ¼ cup of meat mixture in center of each

1¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce cabbage leaf, and roll up, tucking in ends. Place rolls in slow cooker, tucked side down. In small bowl, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours.

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5 bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch pieces 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 medium tart green apple, chopped 1 small onion, chopped ¼ c packed brown sugar ½ tsp salt 27 oz sauerkraut, rinsed and drained In a large skillet, brown pieces of bratwurst on all sides. In slow cooker, place potatoes, apple, onion in bottom. Stir in brats and pan drippings. Sprinkle brown sugar and salt over brats. Top with sauerkraut. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes and apple are tender. Serves 6.

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Hands down, dips and spreads make the all-time favorites list when it comes to appetizers, but are as equally yummy as the finger food appetizer counterparts like deviled eggs, chicken wings, nachos and quesadillas. That said, dips and spreads are in a class of their own.

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he list of possible ingredients is endless, although many have a standard base ingredient, a cream cheese or a sour cream. The added ingredients are wide-ranging too: anything from some of the more savory things like artichokes, avocados, bacon, mushrooms, olives, herbs, spices, beans, cheeses, nuts and seafood to sweets like yogurts and fruity mangoes and apples. They are so versatile and come in so many variations and easily complement any holiday, event or occasion. And when you are planning a party, your appetizer menu is one of the first things you consider, including some of the

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more preliminary questions to ask yourself when adding a dip or spread to your menu. It’s important to consider how easily the dip or spread transfers. Is it scoopable? Is it spreadable? Do you need a sturdy cracker or chip to pair with it? Which utensils are best suited for the job? Is it served in a bowl or on a plate? Is it served warm or chilled? So whether it’s a tailgating or football party, a barbecue or beach picnic, a bridal shower or a holiday get-together, dips and spreads are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Here are five of my personal family recipes, some have been passed down more than four generations.

Cheese Ball 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ c. chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecans) 1 Tbsp cooking sherry ¼ c. walnuts, toasted and chopped In medium bowl, combine first three ingredients. Shape into a ball and chill, covered for at least three hours. Roll in toasted walnuts to coat. Serve with crackers; Triscuit or any sturdy cracker work best. Makes about ½ cup.

Creamy Spinach Dip 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed ¼ c. whipping cream 5 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp diced pimento 2 tsp fine chopped onion 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp ground thyme ¼ tsp garlic salt Combine cream cheese and whipping cream in greased “Little Dipper” Crockpot (warming slow cooker). Cover and heat until cheese is melted, 30 to 60 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and heat 30 minutes. Serve with raw vegetables, crackers or bread pieces.

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Sour Cream And Chives Dip ½ c. mayonnaise ½ c. sour cream 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives pinch of garlic salt Mix ingredients together and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Seven Layer Taco Dip 16 oz. sour cream 1 pkg taco seasoning (Ortega or like) 16 oz. can of refried beans 1 lb. browned ground beef 6 oz. can black olives, chopped 1 c. iceberg lettuce, shredded or chopped small 1 c. diced tomatoes 2 c. shredded cheese Mix sour cream and a package of taco seasoning in a medium bowl. Spread this mixture in a 9x11 casserole dish. Layer the remaining ingredients over the sour cream mixture in thin layers. There are several things that I change each time I make this. Sometimes I soften the refried beans in the microwave for 30 seconds before I drop small

teaspoons across the sour cream mixture. It does not spread that easily. Other times, I mix it with the ground beef and then spread it. Sometimes I serve the dip cold, other times I warm it in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes so the cheese melts. If I serve it warmed, I leave the lettuce out of the recipe altogether.

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14 oz. can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Combine all ingredients. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

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f you are looking for a lighter wine, Kim Crawford’s (low alcohol by volume, lower calorie) Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal alternative. This elegantly flavorful wine has the perfect balance of crisp and flavor for cozy days ahead and is offered online on Drizly (readers can use code ILLUMINATE to save $5 on their first Drizly order). If Sauvignon Blanc isn’t your thing, Kim Crawford also offers Rosé (in both Core and Illuminate blends)

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• 4 oz Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc • 3 Tbsp sweet ground white chocolate powder • 3 oz hot water • ¾ oz crème de cacao (white) • Pinch white chocolate nibs • 3-4 meringues Pre-warm an 8-10 oz coffee mug. In a saucepan, combine white chocolate powder with hot water to make into a rich syrup. Add crème de cacao and

Blanc Hot Chocolate Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Stir until ingredients are hot. Pour into pre-warmed mug. Garnish with white chocolate nibs and meringues floated on top just before serving.

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• 1 bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc • 1½ cups white cranberry juice • 1 lime, thinly sliced • 1 orange, thinly sliced • 4 to 6 thyme sprigs, for garnish • 1 can lemon flavored club soda Add 1 bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, 1½ cups white cranberry juice and one thinly sliced lime to a large pitcher and stir to combine. Pour into 4 to 6 wine glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a

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Muddle the ginger and mint in a large cocktail shaker or jar. Add the Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc, juice of 2 limes, and 2 ounces simple syrup and fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the cocktail shaker is cold, 20 to 30 seconds. Strain into 4 ice-filled wine glasses. Top each glass off with club soda and garnish with a sprig of mint. Makes 4 cocktails

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• 1 (2 inch) piece of freshly peeled, sliced ginger • 2 mint sprigs, plus more for garnish • 2 cups (16 ounces) Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc • Juice of 2 limes (about 2 ounces or ¼ cup) • 2 ounces simple syrup • 1 can (12 ounces) club soda

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• 1 bottle Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé • Juice of 2 lemons (about ⅓ cup lemon juice) • 1 lemon, thinly sliced • 8 large strawberries, thinly sliced • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced • 4 basil sprigs • 4 mint sprigs • 2 cups sparkling pink lemonade In a large pitcher, combine the Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé, lemon juice, strawberries, cucumber, basil and mint. Refrigerate for at least one hour but up to four hours. Stir in the sparkling pink lemonade right before serving. Pour into four to six ice-filled Collins glasses. Garnish with lots of pretty herbs and strawberry slices. Makes four to six cocktails. —Kim Crawford Wines

Sweets For Your Sweets Looking for a memorable Valentine’s Day treat for your friends and loved ones this year? We recently had a chance to stop at Bobb Howard’s General Store (581 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park) for some reminiscing and to satisfy a sweet tooth. Visit www.longislandweekly.com/bobb-howards-candy-review to check out some of the treats and sweets that Bobb Howard’s has to offer. (Photo by Christy Hinko)

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Dining In Old World Charm Davenport Press is a mainstay in county seat BY CHRISTY HINKO

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

he Davenport Building was built in 1896 as the Nassau County Trust. In 1924 it became the Davenport Press and remained a printing press until 1978 when its present owners converted it to a restaurant. The Davenport Building is rich with history. The dining rooms’ exposed interior brick are lined with shelves of antiques. And the subtle rumble of the train passing by just feet away from the building is charming and adds plenty of character to this dining experience. If you are a true foodie, you will likely have trouble making a quick

decision from this expansive menu. In addition to its permanent menu, Davenport Press offers a wide variety of daily specials based on market demand and availability of specialty menu items. To start, enjoy a specialty cocktail such as the espresso martini with Van Gogh espresso vodka, Bailey’s Irish cream and coffee ($13) or a glass of wine from the comprehensive regional wine list. The wait staff is attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the dozens of items on the menu. Many of the employees have been with Davenport Press for decades and in

Davenport’s prime rib some instances, since nearly the day it opened its doors. There’s a great attribution to the establishment when its staff has such tenure.

Onion soup with a cheese blanket of head cavity that is also perfectly grilled and full of flavor.

Soups & Salads

You can never go wrong with a classic wedge salad ($15) topped Try the sweet glazed coconut shrimp with bacon and chunky bleu cheese ($15) or the Little Neck clams (oregana- dressing or a classic Caesar with to, casino-style or on the half shell, house-made dressing, garlic croutons $13). The clams are shucked freshly and Parmigiano cheese ($11). And when ordered. Another specialty not every restaurant gets this classic appetizer that is an occasional daily right, but do choose the onion soup special is the grilled octopus brought in au gratin ($8). It is a classic soup, rich fresh from Portugal ($16). It’s perfectly and flavorful, packed with onions grilled with a little bit of char. A pleasand French bread and the delightant surprise with this appetizer is that fully melted and toasty Swiss cheese it is not only the tentacle, but a portion blanket.

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Entrées are served with a choice of two sides (basmati rice, mashed potatoes, French fries, baked potato or seasonal vegetable). You can substitute your vegetable with sautéed spinach or broccoli rabe (for an additional $6). As if the standard menu items like crab and cashew crusted bronzino ($31) or the chicken Davenport ($23) are not difficult enough to choose from, you may get lucky with a comprehensive daily special like roasted prime rib ($49) or sauerbraten with handmade potato pancakes and pickled red cabbage ($26). When you do find sauerbraten on the menu, anywhere, consider it deeply. It is a traditional The dessert tray is filled with German roast, heavily marinated, thinly sliced and topped with gravy. deliciousness. Not everyone makes it and even less or well-deserved drink after a long make it perfectly. day’s work. Desserts The Press is open for lunch on Dive into a delectable chocolate weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. mousse, pecan pie, cheesecake, and for dinner on Mondays through tiramisu or rice pudding to round Thursday from 4:30 to 10 p.m., on out the meal. Friday from 4:30 to 11 p.m., on Davenport Press Restaurant is Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and located at 70 Main St. in Mineola, on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. just steps away from the Mineola Visit www.davenportpress.com train station. Come cozy up by the or call 516-248-8300 for menus, large fireplace for a delicious meal reservations and more information.

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What started as a joke between Juan and Karen Morel—her cooking up a supply, Juan slinging “the goods” from his bag at bodybuilding shows—became a way of life. Hushed parking lot trades gave way to internet deals for those who were in the know. It wasn’t long before they outgrew the part-time gig and the space. They moved into their own bakery in 2019 and run the cartel full-time. Visit www.longislandweekly.com/my-cookie-dealer to hear about this deliciousness that has people going crazy. Photo by Christy Hinko

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by his mother, Cyrille Steiner. “He worked alongside my father at Universal Sign Corporation until his passing at 90 years of age,” Jennifer said. “He was a man of very few words.” Malcolm lived in Roslyn and worked in Glen Cove, although not in the food industry. “His coffee cake was one of his favorite things to make,” Jennifer said. “My mom couldn’t enjoy anything he was making.” In May of 2016, after the death of many of cakes in Nanci’s kitchen, she nailed it. It was off the charts perfect. Nanci, a retired science teacher, shared one of the biggest scientific taboos that almost delayed their launch. “I didn’t write it down,” Nanci said. “When you’re tinkering, you’re just throwing in a little of this and a little of that.” They were able to recreate the perfect blend. “She really wanted it to be so good that nobody would know it was gluten free,” Jennifer said. “Looking back now, that was brilliant because we can sell our baked goods to anybody.”

The Steiner brand carries cakes, cookies, brownies and flour. Their game plan was only to sell the gluten-free flour blend. “We needed proof of concept though,” said Nanci. “There were a million cookies out there so we decided to go with coffee cake.” It is Malcolm’s recipe. Jennifer said that Grassroots Naturally Delicious in Glen Head was the first local business that believed in their product and agreed to carry it, for which they are grateful. “One of our unsung heroes who doesn’t get enough credit is my mother’s mom; our brownies are her recipe,” Jennifer said. Nanci added, “She was in no way, shape or form a cook or a baker, but she loved to make brownies.” Over the past year, Steiner’s

Coffee Cake of New York has achieved some exciting highlights, including: an expansion into Stew Leonard’s, presence in Circle K stores and a collaboration with CoCo Confections (based in Sea Cliff ) which is now dipping Steiner’s ginger snaps in chocolate. Today, Nanci focuses on the research and development (R&D) while Jennifer, whose career background has primarily been in marketing and operations, runs the company. The mother-daughter team loves selling their line of gluten-free, nut-free, kosher products to consumers. These include brownies, ginger snaps, all-purpose gluten-free baking flour, and of course, “the very best coffee cake in the world.”

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Comptroller Unveils School Tax Levy Cap F or the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, up from 1.23 percent last year, according to data released recently by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent. School districts may override the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 4.7 percent for those with a June 30, 2023 fiscal year end. “School district and municipal officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “Even with significant funding from the state and federal governments, school and local communities are faced with the rapid increase in inflation, pandemic surge, and trying to retain and recruit employees.” The 2 percent levy limit affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2022, including

the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The cap was one of the signature policies of former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and came into effect in fiscal years beginning in 2012. During much of this period, inflation was low and school districts and municipalities on the whole managed to incorporate rising costs.

However, experts always warned that high inflation would cause difficulties if the cap was limited to 2 percent.

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• What is the property tax cap? The tax cap law establishes a limit on the annual growth of property

taxes levied by local governments and school districts to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. • Who is subject to the tax cap? The cap applies to all independent school districts outside of the Big Five Cities (i.e. dependent school districts) and to all local governments including counties, cities, towns, villages and special districts. The cap does not apply to New York City. • Are there exceptions to the tax cap? There are limited, narrow exclusions to the cap, including certain costs of significant judgments arising out of tort actions and unusually large year-to-year increases in pension contribution rates. • Is there an override mechanism to the tax cap? The tax levy cannot exceed the cap unless 60 percent of voters (for school districts) or 60 percent of the total voting power of the governing body (for local governments) approve such increase. —Submitted by the Office of the Comptroller and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

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Off To North Dakota: NYC Dumps Favorite Son BY JOE SCOTCHIE

Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy and Vice President irst Thomas Jefferson. before entering the Oval Office And now, Theodore after the assassination of Roosevelt. President William McKinley Next door, in New York City, in 1901. At the time, Roosevelt the war against American was the youngest president in history—and the American U.S. history. In 1904, Roosevelt nation—continues. was re-elected president. Two In the summer of 2020, years later, he won the Nobel on the heels of nationwide Peace Prize for his role in endrioting that followed the death ing the 1905 Russo-Japanese of George Floyd, the statue, War. In 1912, he ran as a third which sat at the entrance party Bull Moose candidate to the Museum of Natural for president. He finished History on 200 Central Park third to Woodrow Wilson and South was ordered to be President William Howard removed by The New York City Taft. During that campaign, Public Design Commission. Roosevelt, while giving a The move was supported by speech in Milwaukee, was then-New York City Mayor Bill shot in the chest by a wouldde Blasio. The removal cost be assassin. Undaunted, the taxpayers $2 million. a blood-soaked Roosevelt Recently, the act was comcontinued speaking for the mitted and the statue taken next 90 minutes. Many historical statues and monuments across the United States have been removed, down in the dead of night. As Assistant Secretary of relocated, taken down or melted. (Photo source: Getty Images) The iconic statue, which the Navy, Roosevelt rallied for the past 80 years has for a war against Spain in and Asian caucuses came Theodore Roosevelt V, a family The Right” rally protesting greeted visitors to the muthe Caribbean and in the out against the statue. The descendant. Last summer, those removals, one that seum has been shipped off Philippines. When war Jefferson statue was first com- he told the media that it was resulted in more violence, to the Theodore Roosevelt commenced, Roosevelt missioned in the early 19th “fitting that the statue is being the death of a female leftist Presidential Library in resigned his post and formed century to honor Jefferson’s relocated to a place where its activist at the hands of a young his own unit, The Rough Medora, North Dakota. support for religious freedom composition can be re-contex- man from Ohio. That led to Medora has all of 112 people, Riders, to fight the Spaniards tualized to facilitate difficult, more Lee and Jackson statues in Cuba. Roosevelt’s youngest 94 percent of whom are white. in the United States. It was first displayed in City Hall in complex and inclusive being removed, plus a bust A museum spokeswoman son, Quentin, died in combat 1834 before moving to the discussions.” of Christopher Columbus in said the removal is part of an during World War I, a tragedy main chamber in 1915. The Over the past five years, Yonkers and one of Abraham overall restoration plan. The that might have contributed to statue was paid for by Navy more than 100 historical statLincoln in Chicago both statement also found some his father’s premature death in officer Uriah Phillips Levy, a ues and monuments across being fire-bombed. After kind words to say about the 1919 at age 61. Over 20 years New Yorker who was one of the country have been reMinneapolis, the violence once-beloved Roosevelt. later, Roosevelt’s oldest son, the first Jewish officers in the moved, relocated, taken down escalated. The Confederate “The process, conducted Theodore Roosevelt II, took service. It’s a plaster version of or melted. Violent incidents statues of Lee and Jackson in with historic preservation part in the June 6, 1944 D-Day the bronze statue that stands in Charleston, Charlottesville Richmond, VA, were removed. landing, directing troops at the specialists and approved in the Capitol Rotunda in and Minneapolis are driving Monuments to Ulysses S. by multiple New York City Utah Beach landing, for which Washington, D.C., which Levy the wheel. The first instance Grant in San Francisco, agencies, will include restohe received a Medal of Honor. also gifted to the U.S. governcame in 2017, when the New Thomas Jefferson in Portland The latter was 57 at the time. ration of the plaza in front ment. The New York statue Orleans City Council voted to and Columbus in Minneapolis Jefferson, for his part, served of the Museum, which will remove four Civil War statues were torn down. A statue of continue through the spring,” is now under the jurisdiction in the Virginia militia. in that city: Those of Robert George Washington in New a museum spokeswoman said of that same public design A New York City tabloid commission. E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, York’s Washington Square in a released statement. “The called the removal Roosevelt’s The Roosevelt statue dePierre Beauregard and one Park was vandalized. museum is proud to continue “rough ride” in reference to picted the man on horseback commemorating a fire fight Roosevelt is, of course, as the site of New York State’s that same Rough Riders unit. Nassau County’s most illustri- It is more than a rough ride. It official memorial to Theodore being guided by an American between a white militia and Indian on one side and black a black militia that took place ous historical figure. Born in Roosevelt. is an assault on both American man on the other. The statue’s during the Reconstruction New York City, Roosevelt died history and the American This follows an earlier creator, according to media era. After the violence in at his Sagamore Hill home in decision by city officials to nation itself. reports, intended the depicCharleston in 2015, the City Oyster Bay. The 25th president remove a statue of Thomas tion to celebrate Roosevelt’s Council in Charlottesville, Va. of the United States, Roosevelt To comment on this Jefferson from the New York “friendliness to all races.” The voted to remove statues of Lee also served as a New York City Council chambers. That story, email at: public design commission and Stonewall Jackson. That City police commissioner, jscotchie@anton came after members of that mediagroup.com thought otherwise. So too did was met with a 2017 “Unite the governor of New York, chamber’s black, Latino jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

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PIER program held at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. (Photo source: iStock)

Long Island PEIR Program At Plainview-Old Bethpage Library

ong Island PEIR (Personal Enrichment in Retirement), a life-long learning program, meets every Tuesday at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library at 999 Old Country Rd., at 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. At these classes, PEIR members give presentations on various subjects, including literature, current events, history, religion, philosophy, political science, technology, and the arts and sciences. PEIR has been part of the Long Island scene for 45 years. In addition to its in-person program, classes are also Zoomed on Monday and Thursday mornings. For further information about the in-person program, call the library at 516-938-0077, ext. 224. For more

information about PEIR, contact Steve Wettan at enjoypeir@gmail. com. “All are welcome to attend the in-person classes,” stated PEIR Chairman Murray Shapiro. “If you’re a retiree or are semi-retired and you are seeking intellectual stimulation, cultural enrichment, and personal growth, PEIR is the program for you. At PEIR, you’ll find a diverse mix of vibrant and intelligent participants who view retirement as a time for interests they couldn’t explore while working or raising families. PEIR members are friendly, welcoming, and open to new experiences,” added Shapiro.

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Wisdom Lane Student Nish Keer Wins School Spelling Bee

fter delivering an outstanding performance in 54 exciting rounds, the winner of the 2022 Spelling Bee at Wisdom Lane Middle School in the Levittown Public School District is eighth-grader Nish Keer. Keer will move on to represent Wisdom Lane in the next level of the competition in the Long Island Regional Spelling Bee portion of the Scripps Spelling Bee Program this spring. The winner of that regional competition will be going to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in

Washington, DC. Also earning special recognition is runner-up seventh-grader Tristan Postance, who displayed excellent skills and presented intense competition throughout the bee. The following students who Wisdom Lane Middle School eighth-grader Nish Keer is the winner of the 2022 Wisdom Lane Middle School Spelling Bee. (Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools)

participated in the final round of the Wisdom Lane Middle School Spelling Bee put in hard work and effort to make this a memorable school event: Emily Angerhauser, Ayla Asim, Agampreet Baidwan, Charlie Calderon, Kathleen Jeudy, Nish Keer, Farhan Khan, Maan Mehta, Tristan Postance, Eva Sinkevitch and Michael Suarez. —Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Under the direction of general music and chorus teacher Danielle Donnelly, third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at Dutch Lane Elementary performed for their classmates and staff. (Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools)

Dutch Lane Students Perform For Their Peers Orchestra, band and chorus students at Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville recently performed a winter concert for the school’s student body. Each of the three groups of musicians, which were comprised of third, fourth and fifth graders, performed two selections of music. The chorus wrapped up the winter musical event singing an enthusiastic version of “Seven Feet of Snow” by Sally Albright. This was the first performance of the new year. The fourth- and fifth-grade members of the Dutch Lane Elementary School Orchestra.

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orth Shore Biz Network (NSBN) held its first networking meeting of 2022 via Zoom on Jan. 11. While the Omicron variant remains a concern, NSBN events will continue to be held via Zoom. Virtually, both members of NSBN as well as newcomers gathered early in the morning to promote their businesses and make connections in the community. Bruna Tembelis, owner of Ella’s Boutique & AquaBrasil, is NSBN’s January Business Person of the Month and Spotlight Member. As a Spotlight Member, Tembelis had the opportunity to speak about her business at

the meeting for an extended period of time. As part of a new initiative by NSBN, all meeting attendees were entered into a raffle in which the winner would walk away with a $25.00 gift certificate to Glen Cove Salt Cave (a NSBN member). Member and attendee Marc Samuels won the raffle. NSBN Breakfast Club Networking Meetings are held monthly on selected Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. and will remain on Zoom until further notice. Meetings are announced via social media and email. —Submitted by North Shore Biz Network

North Shore Historical Museum Screening Eye On Dance On Feb. 17, there will be a one hour screening of clips from Eye on Dance, a dance television series that aired on PBS from 1981-2004. Praised by The New York Times as “one of the liveliest and most intelligent programs on the arts,” Eye on Dance was launched in 1981 by Celia Ipiotis and Jeff Bush to help propel dance literacy. The series’ topical approach produces spirited, expertly focused programs that cover dance subjects from ancient eras to current times. Ipiotis traces the historical, cultural and educational underpinnings of dance with leading professionals,

new-edge artists, and forgotten heroes. Dance icons and under-recognized heroes populate the screening including modern dancers Alvin Ailey, Katherine Dunham; tap dancers Jimmy Slyde, LaVaughan Robinson; Lindy dancers Frankie Manning, Sugar Sullivan, Al Minns; ballet dancers Violette Verdy, Edward Villella, Kevin McKenzie; experimentalists Yvonne Rainer, Billy Forsythe and Laurie Carlos. For tickets, go to www. NorthShoreHistoricalMuseum.org/ Events. —Submitted by North Shore Historical Museum

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202223 UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN INTEREST FORM www.islandtrees.org For the 2022-23 school year, New York State has allocated $264,600 in school aid specifically for the Island Trees Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program. The funding is not “universal,” but will fully fund the tuition for forty-nine (49) district students. This means forty-nine (49) Island Trees students will be able to attend a free, full-day UPK program that mirrors the K-12 school calendar. New York State has not increased the funding allocated from last school year. Please note that the program will be housed at the new UPK Center in the Stephen E. Karopczyc School building. We expect to continue the partnership with Variety Child Learning Center for the future. As a result of this unique working relationship, many of our students will benefit from the extra service professionals that Variety utilizes with their/our integrated UPK program. Parents will hear more about the program at the orientation after the selection process. Since we understand that parents need to make plans for next year, we will start collecting names for our lottery beginning Monday, February 28, 2022. To move forward with a UPK program, NYS requires each school district to collect the names of eligible students (four years of age by December 1st) so that a lottery can be conducted by an independent auditor to fill these 49 available slots. Proof of residency will be required after the lottery. After last year’s lottery, we discovered a number of ineligible applicants (age and residency) – we have a waiting list and move in sequential order based on the lottery selection. Please fill out this Google Form by March 18, 2022, to be considered for the lottery. If we do not have sufficient respondents, we may extend the deadline in the event we are unable to fill the forty-nine (49) seats. We plan to hold the lottery sometime at the end of March (TBD). *There is no guarantee that filling out this form will result in a UPK slot for your child.

202223 ISLAND TREES UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN FORMULARIO DE INTERÉS Para el año escolar 2022-23, el estado de Nueva York ha asignado $264,600 en ayuda escolar específicamente para el programa Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) de Island Trees. La financiación no es “universal”, pero financiará completamente la matrícula de cuarenta y nueve (49) estudiantes del distrito. Esto significa que cuarenta y nueve (49) estudiantes de Island Trees podrán asistir a un programa UPK gratuito de día completo que refleja el calendario escolar K-12. El estado de Nueva York no ha aumentado los fondos asignados del último año escolar. Tenga en cuenta que el programa se llevará a cabo en el nuevo Centro UPK en el edificio de la Escuela Stephen E. Karopczyc. Esperamos continuar la asociación con Variety Child Learning Center en el futuro. Como resultado de esta relación de trabajo única, muchos de nuestros estudiantes se beneficiarán de los profesionales de servicios adicionales que Variety utiliza con su/nuestro programa UPK integrado. Los padres escucharán más sobre el programa en la orientación después del proceso de selección. Dado que entendemos que los padres deben hacer planes para el próximo año, comenzaremos a recopilar nombres para nuestra lotería a partir del lunes 28 de febrero de 2022. Para avanzar con un programa UPK, el estado de Nueva York requiere que cada distrito escolar recopile los nombres de los estudiantes elegibles (cuatro años de edad antes del primero (1) de diciembre) para que un auditor independiente pueda realizar una lotería para llenar estos 49 espacios disponibles. Se requerirá prueba de residencia después de la lotería. Después de la lotería del año pasado, descubrimos una cantidad de solicitantes no elegibles (edad y residencia): tenemos una lista de espera y nos mudamos en orden secuencial según la selección de la lotería. Complete este formulario de Google antes del 18 de marzo de 2022 para ser considerado para la lotería. Si no tenemos suficientes encuestados, podemos extender el plazo en caso de que no podamos llenar los cuarenta y nueve (49) asientos. Planeamos realizar la lotería en algún momento a fines de marzo (TBD). *No hay garantía de que completar este formulario resulte en un espacio UPK para su hijo.

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it his business to thank Onderdonk for putting his life on the line for the his year, the Village of Roslyn cause. Onderdonk, in turn, invited celebrates its 90th anniversary Washington to spend the night at his as an incorporated village. That house on Old Northern Boulevard, doesn’t mean the village is but 90 which for years was home to the years old. As anyone can see by view- George Washington Manor and now is ing the historic nature of the village, home to Hendrick Restaurant. While its history predates the founding of on the way out of Roslyn to his next the United States by several decades. stop, Washington mentioned the mill Roslyn achieved liftoff as a village with in his personal journal. a future with the early 18th-century The Onderdonk family operated construction and operation of the the mill until 1801, when the family Robeson-Williams Grist Mill. sold it to Abraham Coles and Daniel That mill has seen plenty of changes Hoogland. That duo operated the mill throughout the years, including through the early decades of the 19th the automobiles and paved roads century, when the nation enjoyed an supplanting dirt roads, horses and Era of Good Feeling. In 1849, Joseph carriages and fox hunting expediHicks became the proprietor. Heir to tions. But the mill has proved plenty one of the most famous Long Island durable. In the middle years of the families, the Hicks clan operated the 20th century, the mill had a new life mill through the Civil War and the as the Roslyn Tea Room, a popular nation’s subsequent emergence as family-oriented eatery. That era has a world power. In 1916, the United ended, but not the mill itself. After States was a year away from entering the tea house closed, the building’s World War I and with it, a modern ownership was transferred to Nassau age that began with the Roaring ’20s. County. The county was unable to Automobiles and rapid train transit find an owner and the lot remained would replace the horse and buggy. vacant. It deteriorated badly and its The times made grist mills a thing of future looked bleak. the past, but the building endured. For the past two decades, local The Hicks family was nothing but residents have fought to keep the mill genuine Long Island patriots and they from destruction. kept the mill in the family through Nassau County currently has the boom years of the 1920s, the jurisdiction over the mill. However, Depression years of the 1930s, all the residents and the Roslyn Landmark way through World War II, another Society are working for the day when postwar boom, the revolutionary ownership passes from the county to 1960s and the recessionary 1970s. the village. For up to 126 years, the grist mill The mill’s original name honors remained in the Hicks family. In its two men, John Robeson, who first final decades of ownership, the family built the structure into a functioning operated the Grist Mill as a popular grist mill and Jeremiah Williams, who tea house and museum. Many Long purchased the mill from Robeson and Islanders grew up with the tea house then built it up to its current condition as a popular destination for Sunday in 1715. Williams sold the mill to afternoon family outings. A year an unidentified owner who in turn, before the nation’s bi-centennial, sold it again, this time to Hendrick the Hicks family finally bowed to the Onderdonk. That’s when the mill took times and sold the structure to Nassau off. By 1758, when Onderdonk purCounty. chased the mill, the man had already Closed in 1975, ownership, as operated two other paper mills in noted, went to Nassau County. In Hempstead Harbor. 1986, the mill’s future received a boost Onderdonk also became an import- when it was added to the National ant figure during the Revolutionary Register of Historic Places. Two War. As the British had George decades later, in the early 1990s, the Washington’s often ill-equipped village reached a point of decision on Continental Army on the run in the future of the village. Some Board the New York theater, Onderdonk of Trustee officials had hoped to performed valuable espionage work construct a 24-hour Shop & Stop for for the rebels. After the Continental Skillman Road. Other board members Army achieved their improbable opposed the plan. The opposition victory at Yorktown, Washington won out and a new board was elected, took a much-publicized 1790 victory one that commenced with drafting tour on Long Island. When the tour a Master Plan for the village. New reached Roslyn, Washington made construction would be residential in jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

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A Witness To History nature. The small shops along Old Northern would indeed survive. And that gave added impetus to Grist Mill restoration. In recent news, a time capsule was discovered in 2020 as that work went forward. The items included Civil War coins, two Indian head pennies and a Haitian 20 centimes. Also uncovered were two letters, one by Romolo Caprelli, an Italian-born artisan and the other by Steven Speedling, a Roslyn builder and descendant of a Hessian soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War. Once restoration is complete, those letters will be on display. When local residents became involved in the project, it was estimated that the entire cost would amount to $2 million. Those funds were to be raised through county and village grants, along with matching contributions from the community. In time, the county will transfer the title back to Roslyn, whose board would then allow the Roslyn Landmark Society to operate it back to its former use as a museum. By 2018, the restoration project was in full swing, with the

major goal of returning the structure to street level. In 2018, preservation efforts believed the entire project would take four years to be complete. Downtown Roslyn has never lost its fighting spirit. The malls haven’t wrecked it yet. And when Grist Mill restoration is complete, there will be another great reason to take the family to Roslyn and relive a key element of the village’s past.

The Grist Mill’s restoration project continues. (Photo courtesy of the Roslyn Landmark Society)

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he life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on as a reminder of all that can be achieved when people come together to champion the rights of their peers and serves as a beacon of hope for continued change in our society. In the Westbury Union Free School District, Martin Luther King Jr. Day served as the perfect opportunity to shed light on all the work the district continuously does to bring the community closer to one another and to provide support to peers. While the school was closed in observance of the federal holiday, the Westbury JV boys basketball team and their esteemed coach, Keith Moody, used the day to be of service to their community. “During this year’s MLK Day of Service, the wonderful young men of the Westbury JV basketball team dedicated their time to doing good for their peers and the community and we could not be more proud of the way they represent all that the Westbury School District stands for,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase. “Our JV team helped create care packages that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amongst residents in Westbury and their united act of kindness was made all the more meaningful given the nature of the day.” The team partnered with Westbury/ New Cassel NAACP at the Yes We Can Community Center to help prepare COVID-19 care packages which

The Westbury boys JV basketball team and members of the Westbury Chapter of the NAACP marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with service to the community. (Photos courtesy of the Westbury School District)

Members of the JV basketball team put in their Day of Service.

consisted of masks, hand sanitizer, and a take-home antigen kit. All of these items are essential to halting the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. During the course of the day, the boys had the chance to learn more about their district and its residents from members of the NAACP that were in attendance. The events of the day paid tribute to the legacy of Dr. King in that kindness, patience, and support—all characteristics which were paramount to the success of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement—were palpable in the air as different groups came together to be of service to their shared community. —Submitted by the Westbury School District

Carle Place DECA Earns Two Wins Carle Place High School DECA students participated for the first time in the 19th annual Emerging Leaders Competition, with two students earning high marks in their respective categories. The virtual event was held in December 2021 and hosted by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by St. Joseph’s College. Carle Place winners included seniors Jordy Cavallero and Esther Kang. With more than 265 students participating in the competition, Jordy took second place in Graphic Design and Branding category and Esther took third place in the Job Interview category. This competitive challenge gave them the opportunity to

demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities in a business environment. With that, students were presented 13 categories to compete in at the beginning of the school year and worked diligently to present their solutions to volunteer judges who work in various professions. The district applauds both Jordy and Esther on their accomplishment and is proud of the hard work they’ve contributed to the competition. According to a website, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. —Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Carle Place High School senior Esther Kang took third place in the Job Interview category of the 19th annual Emerging Leaders Competition. (Photos courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

Carle Place High School senior Jordy Cavallero took second place in Graphic Design and Branding category of the 19th annual Emerging Leaders Competition.

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County Lights Dome Blue In Honor Of Fallen NYPD Officers

ounty Executive Bruce A. Blakeman together with District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Legislator Denise Ford, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, SOA President Ricky Frassetti, DAI President John Winghaus, PBA President Thomas Shevlin, and other leaders of Nassau Police stood in solidarity on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building as they illuminated the dome blue, to pay tribute to the memory of NYPD officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Mora, died in the hospital from his injuries a few days after the county lit the dome blue. Both officers were killed after responding to a domestic call in Harlem. A member of the NCPD Police Emerald Society Pipe Band played Amazing Grace as the County Executive Blakeman called for a moment of silence and prayer. “Last night’s intentional murder and critical wounding of two of New York’s Finest is another sad day for our nation.” Blakeman said. “Our men and women in blue place their lives on the line every second of the day to protect, serve and sacrifice for all residents and communities. It is time and long overdue for the nation to stand by all police officers and recognize them for the dangerous

County Executive Bruce Blakeman, county legislators, members of police unions and others lit the dome blue. (Contributed photo)

and difficult jobs they do every day. Our prayers and support go out to both

officers, their families, and all members of the NYPD, we stand with you.”

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Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Celebrates Installation Of Helix Filters Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D—Glen Cove) is pleased to announce the successful installation of two Helix water filtration systems on private properties adjoining Hempstead Harbor recently. City of Glen Cove Department of Public Works (DPW) officials have confirmed the completion of this crucial component of a comprehensive plan for reopening Crescent Beach, which has been closed for more than a decade due to bacteria contamination from a nearby estuary. “It has been my goal since I was first elected to re-open Crescent

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton recently announced the installation of two Helix water filtration systems on private properties adjoining Hempstead Harbor. (Contributed photo)

Beach. This beach has always been a favorite of mine and a great asset to our entire community,” Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Achieving this goal has turned out to be quite an arduous task, and we have faced many twists and turns along the way. Now, we are taking one step of a few that needs to be taken, and I am deeply appreciative for everyone’s cooperation and patience throughout this process.” Since becoming a Nassau County Legislator in 2012, Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton has secured essential county funding for studies and worked closely with the DEC, NYIT Associate Professor and overseer of the school’s Center for Water Resources Management, Sarah Meyland, H2M architects + Engineers and former Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke to determine the

cause of the contamination and devise a strategy for ameliorating the pollution so the beach can reopen. Last fall, the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) has approved a remediation plan for Crescent Beach. In addition to installing the Helix systems, plans call for the clearing of pipes and the planting of sea grass and other wetland plants - the roots of which effectively absorb harmful bacteria without harming the plants themselves. In addition, a basin slope will be created, and pipes will be installed to channel the estuary water into a bioswale (sloped retention area) where hundreds of plantings will provide natural filtration to purify the water before it flows to Crescent Beach and Hempstead Harbor. —Submitted by the office of Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

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EDITORIAL OUR OPINION Bumper Sticker Politics money wasted/unaccounted helping lazy, shiftless people who cheat the system. These stereotypes are outdated and rarely squared with reality. For one, white women make up the majority of recipients of the various government programs under the rubric of welfare. But they are outdated mainly thanks to budget cuts and work requirements put in place first by President Reagan and then by President Clinton. It was the latter, a Democrat in a ”Only Nixon could have gone to China” move, who made the most profound changes as he ended “welfare as we know it” and earned the spite of the left ever since. Let’s face it, in this country we have a tendency to disparage the indigent and others who cannot, for whatever reason, fend for themselves and depend on government largesse. Which contrasts with

how generous we are as a people. Americans are well known for opening their “hearts and wallets” to innumerable good causes. And yet those of us living in comfortable means have a hard time dealing with poverty when we come face to face with it. When we travel to the city we try to avoid and disdain the homeless and beggars. “Go flip burgers,” is one’s natural reaction, perhaps not realizing that poverty and homelessness are intractable, complex problems that defy easy solutions. A quick look through the historical pages tells us that government welfare dates back to before Christ. In whatever forms it took, for centuries the church and the state did what they could to help the ill, the elderly, the needy. The Great Recession of 2009-10 saw an unprecedented number of middle class

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No Place To Hide From Climate Change Fires, floods, eye-burning ashes and tornadoes. Clear skies being pierced by walls of flame. This reads like a chapter from the Bible but it isn’t. All of these are descriptions of what nature has done to this planet in the last 30 days. As I have been on earth for quite a few years, I can flat out state that at no time during those decades have I ever witnessed such tragedy and destruction comparable to what we are experiencing. The words of those who are

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people fall into poverty, many through the loss of their houses. Welfare kept them afloat until the recovery. Someone we know used to mock “government handouts” and those on the receiving end until he found himself in straightened circumstances during that deep financial downturn. He became grateful for SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps. Often, it only takes the loss of a regular paycheck for the bottom to drop out. During the depths of the pandemic-fueled unemployment, Nassau County partnered with the great food banks that operate on Long Island to hand out free food. People observed that the recipients often drove nice cars. Well, yes, a car may be a status symbol, but it’s not always an indicator of financial solvency. Maybe the owner was indebted and over their head and could not afford groceries that particular week. Surveys reveal that more than half of Americans do not have enough money saved to cover a $1,000 emergency. That does not denote a healthy state of affairs. So to that person with the bumper sticker in front of us: We genuinely hope you never need help from the government. But be glad to know it’s available. —Frank Rizzo

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At a traffic light the other day, we spotted a message on the bumper of a pickup in front of us: “Work harder. Millions on welfare depend on you.” We understand. The sentiment comes from the all too human reaction to seeing someone else get “something for nothing” while one works hard, makes sacrifices and overcomes obstacles to keep the family clothed and housed and put their children through college. The feeling may be genuine, but its speaks to a cluster of prejudices and misinformed opinions that the loaded word, welfare, elicits in people. For many, the first association might be of able-bodied African American men shirking work while collecting welfare checks generation after generation. Or “welfare queens” who wear furs and drive Cadillacs while filching the system. Or of taxpayers’

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363: Learning Tolerance From An Area Code The new additional area code for Nassau County has been officially announced: it’s 363. 516 and 363 are not going to divide the county geographically; they’ll be mixed together so you won’t know where in the county a person is calling from based on the area code. Actually it’s hard to tell anymore even though 631 is for Suffolk County and 516 has been for Nassau. With cell phones, the 631s are living in the midst of the 516s. And vice versa. The blending of phone numbers is sort of a symbol of what is happening to our population in general. Nowadays being a “Long Islander” no longer identifies us by race or country of origin. We’re like a mixed salad, like stained glass, like mosaic tile: each of us is an individual making up a colorful larger whole. This is a delightfully different metaphor for our diversity than what was comfortably taught in the 1970s when I was a teenager. Back then our nation was considered a “melting pot,” where people from different lands, races, cultures and religions all melded together into a new society of unity and

needs, desires and budgets. Of course throughout 516, 631 and now 363 there are limits—building codes, local ordinances, etc.—to keep too much free expression from impinging on the folks next door. One is not free to build a 10-story home in the midst of a residential neighborhood which limits the heights of buildings. There is a balance between individual freedoms Fr. Ralph Sommer and what is good for the community as a whole. oneness. That vision left us as However there are few bland and boring. ordinances that govern our Of course we still strive for social interactions. Some folks unity and oneness, but not in think that too many people a melting pot kind of way. The take advantage of the freedom goal of Long Island living isn’t they have to express themto live in absolute conforselves because some publish mity. Rather it’s to bring our and post unkind, sarcastic, own gifts, talents, menus and angry attacks again anyone music to help us to celebrate they disagree with. So far, I our roots and to also share haven’t met any nasty-posters with others. I live in Levittown who have convinced people where almost identical houses with opposite opinions to were built neighborhood by come over to their side. Often neighborhood seventy years an attack published on social ago. But as I walk the neighmedia only provokes an equal borhood these days, one house and opposite attack in return. hardly resembles its neighbor. Or just silence. But not converEach owner, each family has sion of mind or heart. put on additions and made Imagine if the 516s started a alterations suitable to their social media campaign against

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Continued from previous page the flood waters were so high that I was afraid I was going to die.” The people who don’t believe in science will tell you that these horrors are just part of a cycle. The politicians, who have never met nature’s wrath, will give you some glib answer which reveals how uninformed they are about the state of their world. But like the words or not, we are paying the price for years and years of neglect, which has caused the climate changes we are experiencing. Thirty or 40 years ago there were predictions that climate change would come in many forms and the reaction was that it was just some nut job trying to give us nightmares. But today the horrors have come to pass and the non-believers are shrugging off the day-by-day reporting. Try

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visiting lower Miami Beach at high tide and you will experience impassable streets. Ask the people in Portland,

OR. about last year’s 100-plus degree weather in a city that is known for its cool and damp weather.

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the 363’s? “That’s ridiculous!” we would automatically respond. 516s and 363s can live side by side without hatred and rancor. Well so can people of different political persuasions. And different faiths. And different ethnic backgrounds. Difference is only a problem if it impinges on the rights of others. And please take note: not every desire of an individual is a “right.” So sometimes 516s and 363s are going to have to live in disagreement—even within the same family. But disagreement doesn’t automatically have to lead to name calling, sulking, exaggerations and division.

The goal of a “good fight” between people of differing opinions is to have your point of view heard and encourage the other person to change his/her mind. As the 363s start to multiply in our midst, let’s be open to what they’ll bring to our lives. And let their number be a challenge to any attitude within us that is unkind, close-minded, hurtful or fearful toward others who are different from us. We’re 516s. We’re better than that. —Father Ralph Sommer is the pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown and is an Anton Media Group columnist

that destroyed multiple homes within an hour. The television sightings of polar bears wading through high piles of snow are being replaced by photos of polar bears floating on small clusters of ice as they attempt to stay alive. The Nevada lakes that once provided recreation and water for irrigation have now been replaced by thousands of acres of parched land. There are many more such horror stories yet to be told throughout our country. It is well past wakeup time but there is still hope for our nation if enough people start caring about climate change and the Congress does something about it. —Former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer is a columnist for Anton Media Group and partner at Ruskin Moscou It was only a few short Faltischek in Uniondale. The weeks ago that thousands of views expressed are not necesresidents of Kentucky and Arsarily those of the publisher or kansas were hit with tornadoes Anton Media Group.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS The Town of Oyster Bay hosted its 2022 Induction Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca. “This great team has stood before you promising a new term that would be like no other – and boy, did we get that wish. We committed to using every talent and skill to guide this Town safely and professionally and overcome every challenge, and that’s exactly what we did when faced with the largest challenge in a century. While we continue to battle this pandemic, we have set a course which has become a template for others, and dealing with the pandemic was just the beginning,” Supervisor Saladino stated. Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board have returned fiscal stability and trust to the Town of Oyster Bay, turning a $44 million deficit into a $47 million surplus, all while cutting taxes. “We take great pride in these accomplishments, but it is the evolution to the finest services our Town has

ever seen that makes us most proud,” continued Supervisor Saladino. “We delivered the promise to protect your way of life, improved our parks, our infrastructure and your experience in this most beautiful Town. To magnify this accomplishment, we did it while cutting and freezing taxes four years in a row. And you don’t have to take my word for it – two independent Wall Street firms have recognized our efforts with six bond rating upgrades while our residents see new roads, and our businesses see a new path to success which includes same-day permits, and a new user-friendly Town.” “The new day in the Town of Oyster Bay is far from sunset. We’ve attracted many new companies and job opportunities to our Town. We’ve made great strides in downtown revitalization, investment in our infrastructure including roadways and improving services. Our vision for the future includes great improvements and a continuation of investment in road repaving, more downtown revitalization, the ongoing protection and restoration of TOBAY Beach, the remediation of the Grumman Navy

Syosset resident Casey E. Murphy worked primarily on MHL Article 81 joined the Estate and Tax Planning/ and SCPA Article 17-A guardianship Probate Law and Estate Administra- proceedings. She also interned with tion Department at Certilman Balin a Manhattan-based sole practitioner as an Associate. While pursuing her through the NYSBA Real Property Law law degree on a part-time basis at Section Internship Program where she night, Ms. Murphy worked as a paragained invaluable experience working legal in this practice group for a year in construction law, commercial litiand a half. gation, and real estate transactions. In her role as a paralegal, Ms. MurMs. Murphy earned her Juris phy worked closely with our attorneys Doctor from St. John’s University on all Surrogate’s Court matters, inSchool of Law in 2021. At St. John’s, cluding preparing and filing probate, Ms. Murphy was a member of the administration, and SCPA Article Real Property Law Society and men17 guardianship proceedings. tored first year law students. She advised and assisted She graduated from Loyola clients with estate asset University Maryland with collection, preparing a Bachelor of Arts, cum estate accountings, and laude, in psychology and obtaining releases from a minor in sociology. beneficiaries. She also She was also a member prepared and assisted in of the International the filing of Federal and Honor Society in PsyNew York State Estate chology (Psi Chi) and Tax Returns. Alpha Kappa Delta, During law which promotes school and prihigh scholor to joining arship and Certilman scholarly Balin, Ms. endeavors. Murphy Ms. honed her Murphy is experiadmitted to ence as a practice in paralegal the state of for a sole New York. Casey E. Murphy joins Trusts and Estates practitioner —Submitted Group at Certilman Balin. on Long Island, by Certilman (Photo courtesy of Certilman Balin Attorneys) where she Balin Attorneys

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(From left to right:) Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey P. Pravato, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson, Suffolk County District Court Judge Hon. James Saladino, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Nassau County District Court Judge Hon. Colin O’Donnell, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, Nassau County Supreme Court Judge Hon. Helen Voutsinas, Councilman Louis B. Imbroto, Councilman Thomas P. Hand (Photo contributed by the Town of Oyster Bay) and continuing the great service to Plume and overall preservation of our residents,” concluded Supervisor our roadways, expansion of our local Saladino. parks and environmental facilities. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay We are so excited about our future

From left: Roslyn High School Gymnastics coach Stephanie Orfini, Scholar Athlete Shani Sirota, Director of Physical Education Michael Brostowski and News 12 Long Island reporter Kevin Maher with the $1,000 check. (Contributed photo) Roslyn High School gymnast viewed at the high school by reporter Shani Sirota was selected by News 12 Kevin Maher for a segment that will Long Island to be their Scholar Athlete air on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. of the Week. The honor comes with a —Submitted by check for $1,000. Shani was interRoslyn Public Schools

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FRIDAY, FEB. 4 Voyage: Journey Tribute At 8 p.m. at the Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Hailed by fans and critics alike as the No. 1 Journey tribute band in the world. Tickets $30. Visit www.paramountny.com or call 631-673-7300.

SATURDAY, FEB. 5 Harry Connick Jr. The Tilles Center presents its fundraising gala at 8:30 p.m. The venue is at 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets start at $129. Visit www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-3100.

Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point. Fees are $15 per adult, $5 per child. Pay at the gatehouse. Call 516-571-7901 or visit www.andspointpreserveconservancy.org for more info. Broadway Royalty Stage veterans/actors Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett take the stage at 8 p.m. at the Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets from $49 to $69. Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org or call 516-7671384.

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Superheroes of the Sky From 11 a.m. to noon at the Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown. Learn about birds of prey. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12. Visit www.sweetbriarnc.org to register. Guided Nature Walk From 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sands Point Preserve, 127

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THURSDAY, FEB. 10 Opening Art Reception The Hofstra University Museum of Art will host an opening reception for the exhibition Art of the Dogon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus. Admission is free. RSVP to 516-4635672.

Jupiter String Quartet At 7:30 p.m. at Adelphi University’s Concert Hall in the Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave, Garden City. Tickets from $25 to $30. Visit www.adelphi. edu/events or call 516-877-4000. Get up close to birds of prey on Feb. 5.

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ONGOING Age of the Dinosaurs At the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Animatronic prehistoric creatures on display. Admission is $15, free for members. Visit www.licm.org or call 516-224-5800.

Monster Trucks At the UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Dates and times are Friday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. Tickets from $20 to $97. Visit www.ubsarena.com for tickets.

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of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and three counts of fifth-degree criminal posThe Seventh session of stolen property. Antoinette Squad reports the Myers is charged with second-dearrest of a Mineola gree criminal possession of a forged man for an elder instrument, four counts of criminal scam that occurred possession of an anti-security item on Jan. 20 at 12:20 p.m. in Seaford. Joshua Estrella and two counts of possession of burglary tools. All four defendants were According to Gomez detectives, a 73-year- (Photo courtesy arraigned on Jan. 21. of NCPD) Davis was previously arrested on old female victim Dec. 24 and charged with fourth-dewas contacted by an unknown male who was claiming to be her grandson. gree grand larceny. She was released on a no-cash bail appearance ticket He stated that he was in jail and that she needed to contact his lawyer. The with a return date of Jan. 21. victim received a second call from an unknown male stating that he was Manorville Man Arrested her grandson’s lawyer and he needed For Disseminating Indecent $8,000 to post his bail. A third call was Material To A Minor received from another unknown male Eighth Squad stating that he was the bail bondsman Detectives report the and he was in the area of her home arrest of a Manorville to collect the bail money. The victim, man for disseminating suspecting this might be a scam, con- indecent material to a tacted police prior to the arrival of the minor that occurred defendant. The defendant, 28-yearon Jan. 20 at 11:48 Andrew old Joshua Estrella Gomez, took an p.m. in Wantagh. Quattrone envelope from the victim and he was According to (Photo courtesy immediately placed under arrest with- detectives, a 16-yearof NCPD) out further incident. old female victim received text messages Gomez is charged with third-degree from an unknown phone number. The attempted grand larceny. He was text messages were vulgar, sexual in released on an appearance ticket and nature and contained an inappropriate is due to appear at First District Court picture. The victim asked the subject on Feb. 3. to stop, however, the texts messages continued. Four Arrested For Grand A thorough investigation was conLarceny In Roslyn Heights ducted and 38-year-old Andrew QuatThe Sixth Squad reports the arrests trone was arrested without incident. Quattrone is charged with first-deof four individuals on Jan. 20 at 3:45 gree disseminating indecent material to p.m. in Roslyn Heights. a minor and endangering the welfare of According to detectives, Bureau of a minor. He was arraigned on Jan. 23 in Special Operation officers on routine Hempstead. patrol observed a 2021 BMW with a Detectives request anyone who feels fraudulent New Jersey license plate. they may have been a victim to a simiOfficers followed the vehicle and lar incident to contact 1-800-244-8477 conducted a stop at the intersection of Mineola Boulevard and Hillside Ave- All calls will remain anonymous. nue. Recovered from the auto after an Police Arrest Two In For investigation were assorted stolen merPossession Of A Weapon chandise, a second fraudulent license The Major Case Bureau reports the plate and substances believed to be OxyContin. The occupants of the vehi- arrest of two people for the criminal possession of a weapon that occurred cle, 25-year-old Marcus Myers of Elizabeth, NJ, 24-year-old Nikia Edmonds on Jan. 22 in Farmingdale. According to detectives, an investiof the Bronx, 34-year-old Baseemah gation was conducted into the sale of Davis of Newark, NJ and 33-year-old narcotics near the intersection of Main Antoinette Myers of Rahway, NJ, were and North Front streets. The investiarrested without incident. Marcus Myers is charged with two gation led to the arrest of 25-year-old Treshawn Lane of Hauppauge and counts of second-degree criminal 20-year-old Shantel Colon of Middle possession of a forged instrument Island. Further investigation led to the and two counts of possession of recovery of a loaded handgun. burglary tools. Edmonds is charged Lane and Colon are charged with with second-degree criminal possecond-degree criminal possession session of a forged instrument and of a weapon, third-degree criminal two counts of criminal possession possession of a weapon, fifth-degree of an anti-security item. Davis is criminal possession of a firearm and charged with second-degree crimcriminal sale of a controlled subinal possession of a forged instrustance. Lane is additionally charged ment, three counts of possession of with third-degree criminal possession burglary tools, criminal possession of a weapon. of an anti-security item, two counts

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Barbara Joan Irvine of Glen Cove passed away Nov. 21. A long-time area resident, she graduated from Glen Cove High School and became an LPN, worked for many years as a caregiver at Cerebral Palsy, Nassau County. Barbara was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church with The Legion of Mary, volunteered at St. Patrick’s Thrift Shop, and a member of the Hibernians. The last few years she was a resident at the Regency Assisted Living in Glen Cove. Barbara will be missed by her family: Son, Peter Cook and grandsons Ryan and Matthew, sister Kathleen Marechek; nephews Keith, Dennis, and Chris Davis and their families. A Memorial Mass for Barbara was held Dec. 14 at St. Patrick’s Church in Glen Cove. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery. Elizabeth H. James of Glen Cove, and formerly of Hicksville, passed away on Jan. 19, 2022 age 96. Beloved wife of the late William L. Loving mother of Thomas, Linda (Bill Kellerhals) and William T. (Mari). Dear sister of Steven Costant. Proud grandmother of Christine, Andrea (Michael Prunty), Cortney, Amy (Mark Mischenko), Emily (Raimi Bello) and Katherine. Special great-grandmother of Malik, Cobie, Michael, Will, Naima and Andrew. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Visiting and Funeral Service held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Interment Plain Lawn Cemetery. Florence K. Lane, 71-year resident of Glen Cove, passed away at 95. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Cherished mother of Stephen (Jeanie),

Frances Staab (Tommy) and the late Joseph (Eva). Loving sister of the late Charles (the late Jean). Dearest Nana of John, Timothy and Joseph. Also survived by dear cousins, a niece and good friends. Florence was the kindest, sweetest and most devout woman, she will be dearly missed. Visitation held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Mass held at St. Rocco Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Fredrica “Ricky” Mack passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 15. Ricky was born in Albany on Dec. 10, 1940, to Remington and Virginia Furlong. She is predeceased by her husband Robert “Bob” Mack, and survived by her three children, Beth, Robert, Richard, as well as her six grandchildren, TJ, Danielle, Timothy, Samantha, Alexis, and Madison. Ricky is also survived by her beloved maltese “Jake” who has been her true companion since her husband’s passing. Memorial details can be found at www.whitting.com. Anthony “Joe” Martone of Glen Cove, passed away on Jan. 4, 2022 age 91. Husband of the late Barbara. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Interment and service held at Calverton National Cemetery. Edith Z. Orlando, of Glen Cove passed away peacefully on Dec. 10 at age 89. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Patrick (Lynda), Donna (Alan) and Denise (Stephen). Loving grandmother of Melissa, Alan, Noelle, Stephen, Leighann and Joseph, and great grandmother of Kalena. Beloved daughter of the late Edwin Zimmerman and Edith Olson Zimmerman. Dear sister of the late Edwin (Libby) and Janet (Ray). Visitation at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home. Interment at East Hills Cemetery in Glen Head. Audrey C. Schlee beloved wife of the late Edmund, on Dec. 13 in her 91st year. Dear mother of Edmund (Marilyn), James (MaryEllen) and Robert (Nanci). Grandmother of Steven, Joseph

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and Amanda. Great-grandmother of Penelope and Robert. Visitation was at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen St. in Glen Cove Mass at the Church of St. Patrick. Interment St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. NORTH MASSAPEQUA Corrine Lapi, 84, of Massapequa, passed away on Oct. 25. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Santo. Loving mother of John (Marina) and Dominick (Linda). Cherished grandmother of Sonny, Domenique, Izzabell, and Liam.

Devoted sister of Joan Collura. Cherished aunt of Roxann Orban, great-aunt of Ashley and great-great aunt of Aubrey and Courtney. A funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. PLAINVIEW Vincent Paul Dominick, 20, of Plainview passed away on Nov. 24. Beloved son of Donna

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February 18, 1920 – January 21, 2022 Helen Rosemarie Puntillo of Sands Point, NY died peacefully on Friday, January 21st at the age of 101 – 3 weeks shy of her 102nd birthdate. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Matias of Freemansburg, PA. and beloved wife of Michael S. Puntillo of Sands Point, NY. Devoted mother of Lisa, Kimi, Michelle, and Michael F. Puntillo and grandmother of Robert and William Pascucci, Michael and Marie Puntillo, Michaela and Alexa Francesconi. Helen became an RN graduating from St Luke’s School of Nursing in Bethlehem, PA. and received her MA from New York University. She was a nurse at the Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital during and after WWII, married and became a devoted mother of 4. She will be remembered for her captivating soprano voice, unwavering dedication to motherhood, her love of travel and unceasing intellectual curiosity. Helen will be dearly missed. A Funeral Service was held at Fairchild Funeral Chapel in Manhasset with entombment at Nassau Knolls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center Nursing Education Fund 100 Port Washington Blvd., Roslyn NY 11576 https://www.chsli.org/st-francis-hospital/nursing-education-fund

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GLEN COVE Mary Fordyce Grant, 80, died Dec. 14 in Stamford, CT. A talented athlete and accomplished artist, she was a graduate of the Green Vale School, the Spence School and completed her educational studies at Brillantmont International School in Lausanne. She is survived by her sons Jonathan, Benjamin and Peter Grant, her six grandchildren and her sister Susan Dunaway of Mill Neck.

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Zaghig Callian passed away on December 22, 2021. She was born in Bronx, NY on June 30, 1931 and moved to Manhasset in 1967, where she lived for the remainder of her life. Zaghig taught grammar school at Manhasset’s Shelter Rock Elementary School for more than three decades; a job she loved, with students she adored. Zaghig loved teaching so much that she continued working at the Munsey Park “Homework Club” even after her retirement from the classroom. She took delight in people of all ages. Her sharp wit and zest for life preceded her, and will be missed by many. Zaghig was predeceased by her husband Alan, her son Richard, and is survived by her daughter Christine C. Hogan, son-in-law Shaun K. Hogan, and beloved granddaughter Anoush Hogan. Zaghig was laid to rest with her family in Woodlawn Cemetery, in Woodlawn, NY.

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Joan A. Flanagan of Greenport and Southold, L.I. (formerly of Plandome, L.I. and Wilton, CT) died on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the age of 85. A retired Art Teacher with Manhasset Public Schools, Joan taught art for many years at Shelter Rock School, Munsey Park School and Manhasset Junior High School. Joan had a passion for her students and a unique ability to generate enthusiasm through her creativity in designing projects that would engage her students and broaden their appreciation for art. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Loving mother of James and Jeffrey. Loving sister of John Larrere and the late Barbara Trede. Cherished grandmother of Lara, Melissa, Julie, Kathryn and Nicole and great-grandmother of Emerson Joan. Graduate of St. Mary’s High School 1954, Hunter College, B.A. 1958 and Adelphi University, MFA 1977. Brilliant in mind, beautiful in body, generous, compassionate and loving in spirit. Joan enjoyed life to the fullest as a student, a model, an artist and a teacher. Devoted to her family and to her work, she was also an avid gardener. Joan always lived true to her belief that happiness is commitment. The family will received friends at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Southold, officiated by Father John Barrett. Graveside services followed at Calverton National Cemetery. 229853 M

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Lawrence R. “Larry” Carlucci, 92, of Plainview passed away on Dec. 23, 2021. Proud US Navy veteran, serving in Korea on the USS Boxer Naval Aircraft carrier. Reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Rosita. Loving father of Linda Orth (Douglas) and the late Lawrence, Jr. (Patricia). Cherished Gramps of Lauren Natalie Archer (Jeremy), Mary Katherine Scurachio (Frank), James Lawrence Carlucci (Alanna), and Patricia Rose Carlucci, and great-grandfather to Paige Katherine Scurachio. A funeral mass was held Dec. 31 at St. Pius X RC Church in Plainview. Interment with military honors followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. PORT WASHINGTON Doris Rankin of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away at the age of 98 on Dec. 16, 2021. She was born to Ellen (Nickerson) and Roy Watson on June 8, 1923 in Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Doris moved to Port Washington at the age of 14 with her siblings, Viola, Jobie, Herbert and her identical twin sister, Dora Watson. The twins were inseparable, fun loving and mischievous. Doris married George Nedwed in 1941 and had four sons, George Jr., Gary, Gordon and Geoffrey Nedwed. She married Harold Rankin in 1965 and moved to Hobe Sound, FL, where she had her fifth son, Michael Rankin. Doris was a loving and caring mother to all her five children, six grandchildren and 10 great

grandchildren. She will be missed by everyone. Funeral services and burial were at Forest Hills in Palm City, FL. Diane V. Zirpolo passed away on Jan. 13, 2022; loving wife of 35 years to Peter Zirpolo; devoted mother of Steven Zirpolo and finance Vassiliki “Ki”; Patrick Zirpolo and his wife Ashley; and Daughter Marisa Zirpolo; cherished Grammy to Graham and Theodore; sister of Karen, Robert, Veronica, Donna, and Sue. Also survived by many adopted children who called her mom as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warriors or the American Cancer Society. Memory tributes may be sent to www.evansfuneralchapel.com. Interment private. SEAFORD John Patrick Raftery III, 50, of Seaford passed away after a long battle with cancer on Dec. 27, 2021. Proud FDNY EMS Lieutenant, serving all five boroughs for over 28 years. Beloved husband of Kimberley Lucchese. Devoted stepfather to Joseph and Nicholas Lucchese. Loving son of the late John Patrick Raftery, Jr. and the late Kathleen Raftery. Cherished brother of James Raftery (Kristine), Kevin Raftery (Colleen) and Karen Raftery. Dear uncle of Cassandra Raftery and Kevin Raftery Jr. Adored nephew of Mary Ellen Merusi. Also survived by many cousins, friends, and brothers from the FDNY. Visitation and funeral services were held Dec. 29 at Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, make donations in John’s memory to the Ray Pfeifer Foundation; www.theraypfeiferfoundation.org. SYOSSET Elizabeth Ann McCauley, 85, of Syosset, passed away on Nov. 20. Loving mother of Martin (Bee Phoon), James, and John. Cherished grandmother of Martin Jr., Ryan, Jaclyn, and the late John Jr. Beloved sister of Richard W. Garret and the late Virmel. A funeral service was held Nov. 27 Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

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South dealer. North-South vulnerable. NORTH ♠K9752 ♥Q 6 2 ♦Q853 ♣A WEST EAST ♠ Q 10 6 ♠J84 ♥ J 10 9 7 3 ♥K 8 5 ♦A ♦K4 ♣Q J 6 4 ♣9 8 7 5 3 SOUTH ♠A3 ♥A 4 ♦ J 10 9 7 6 2 ♣K 10 2 The bidding: South West North East 1♦ 1♥ 1♠ 2♥ Pass Pass 4♦ Pass 5♦ Opening lead — jack of hearts. There are many ways of arranging for a losing trick to disappear, but some of these are far less obvious than others. Take this case where West leads a heart against five diamonds. Declarer plays dummy’s queen hoping West has led from the king, but when East covers the queen with the

king, what could have been an easy assignment now appears to be an impossible one. It seems he must lose two trumps and a heart and go down one. But if South gives the matter serious thought, he should conclude that there is still a legitimate chance to make the contract. So he wins the heart with the ace, cashes the A-K of spades and ruffs a spade. When the spades turn out to be divided 3-3, declarer’s chances rise considerably. He next leads a club to the ace and returns the nine of spades. With the opposing trumps situated as they are, there is nothing the defenders can do to stop the contract. If East discards, South pitches his heart loser, and West can do no better than ruff with the ace. East later scores a trump trick, but South takes the rest. If East ruffs the nine of spades with the four, South discards his heart loser all the same. East wins the trick cheaply enough, but when he returns a heart, declarer ruffs and leads a trump. The A-K of trump then come tumbling down together, and again the contract is home.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE N otice is hereb y g iv en that I shal l , commencing on F eb ru ary 15, 2022, sel l at p u b l ic on-l ine au ction the tax l iens on real estate herein-after describ ed, u nl ess the ow ner, mortg ag ee, occu p ant of or any other p arty -in-interest in su ch real estate shal l p ay to the Cou nty T reasu rer b y F eb ru ary 11, 2022 the total amou nt of su ch u np aid tax es or assessments w ith the interest, pe nal ties and other expe nses and charge s, ag ainst the pr ope rty. Suc h tax l iens w il l be sol d at the l ow est rate of interest, not ex ceeding 10 p er cent p er six month’ s p eriod, for w hich any p erson or pe rsons shal l offer to take the total amount of suc h unp aid taxe s as defined in section 5-37.0 of the N assau Cou nty Administrativ e Code. E ffective w ith the F ebr ua ry 15, 2022 l ien sal e, O rdinance N o. 175-2015 req u ires a $ 125.00 p er day reg istration fee for each p erson w ho intends to b id at the tax l ien sal e. O rdinance N o. 175-2015 al so requi res that upon the issuance of the L ien Certificate there is due from the l ien b u y er a T ax Certificate I ssu e F ee of $20.00 pe r l ien pur chased. P u rsu ant to the p rov isions of the N assau Count y Administrative Code at the discretion of the N assau Cou nty T reasu rer the au ction w il l be conduc ted onl ine. F ur ther information concerning the p rocedu res for the au ction is ava il abl e at the w ebs ite of the N assau Count y T reasur er at: http s: / / w w w .nassau cou nty ny .g ov / 526 / Cou nty- T reasur er Shoul d the T reasur er determine that an in-pe rson au ction shal l b e hel d, same w il l commence on the 15th day of F eb ru ary , 2022 at the O ffice of T he Cou nty T reasu rer 1 W est Street, M ineol a or at some other l ocation to be determined by t he T reasur er. T he l iens are for arrears of School D istrict taxe s for the ye ar 2019-2020 and 2020 - 2021 and/ or Cou nty , T ow n, and Sp ecial D istrict taxe s for the ye ar 2020 and 2021. T he fol l ow ing is a pa rtial l isting of the real estate l ocated in school district num be r( s) 6, 4 in the T ow n of N orth Hemp stead onl y , u p on w hich tax l iens are to be sol d, w ith a br ief descript ion of the same by reference to the Count y L and and T ax M ap, the name of the ow ner or occupa nt as the same ap p ears on the 2021/ 2022 tentativ e assessment rol l , and the total amou nt of suc h unpa id taxe s. T HE N AM E S O F O W N E R S SHO W N O N T HI S L I ST M AY N O T N E CE SSAR I L Y BE T HE N AM E S O F T HE P E R SO N S O W N I N G T HE P R O P E R T Y AT T HE T I M E O F T HI S AD V E R T I SE M E N T . SU CH N AM E S HAV E BE E N T AK E N F R O M T HE 2021/ 2022 T E N T AT I V E ASSE SSM E N T R O L L S AN D M AY D I F F E R F R O M T HE N AM E S O F T HE O W N E R S AT T HE T I M E O F P U BL I CAT I O N O F T HI S N O T I CE . I T M AY AL SO BE T HAT SU CH O W N E R S AR E N O M I N AL O N L Y AN D AN O T HE R P E R SO N I S ACT U AL L Y T HE BE N E F I CI AL O W N E R . Town of North Hempstead School: 4 Port Washington UFSD N ame Amount P arcel G roup L ot SAR CO N A M I CHAE L 16,68.52 03193 00340 AR AM AL L A P U R N ACHAN D R A & U SHA 160,173.04 04 B 04340 HI CK S L AN E O N E L L C 19,06 1.10 04 C 00370 BO T R O S SHE R I N E 52,217.35 04 E 00060 P E AR SO N J O HN 2,598.97 04 E 02710 M I R O HO L D I N G S L L C 6,612.35 04 J 0753U CA0208 00106 753 CA 8 U N I T 106 AL L E N R O SE M AR I E D 1,907.51 04 Q 00060 BE N N E T T W E SL E Y E & R O SAL I E L I F E E ST AT E 12,026.52

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03194 00040 L E SP E R AN CE R I CHAR D T &

CAR A P 57,061.75

04 B 01370 I AS G R O U P L L C 136,945.96 04 B 03250 325 AR AM AL L A P U R N ACHAN D R A & U SHA 78,317.53 04 B 04340 D AL I S J U L I E T T R U ST 2,440.42 04 C 00550 CO R N W E L L S R E AL T Y L L C 17,058.61 04 C 06420 BO T R O S SHE R I N E 41,456.61 04 E 00060 P E AR SO N J O HN 28,181.91 04 E 02710 BE N D R O R J ACK T R U ST 27,473.90 04 J 06760 HAL L E R T HO M AS J & HI G G I N S AN N H 6,235.46 04 J 0775U CA0208 00201775 CA 8 U N I T 201 118 M I L L P O N D L L C 2,438.38 04 J 0775U CA0208 00250775 CA 8 U N I T 250 HE AV E N R E AL T Y L L C 17,786.23 04 L 01230 123-127, 800 HE AV E N R E AL T Y L L C 19,841.54 04 L 01280 128- 132, 799 P O N D R I D G E HO M E S L L C 19,570.40 04 L 06000 600- 605 P ASSAU E R HE L E N D 6,879.82 04 L 06420 642- 643 AL L E N R O SE M AR I E D 10,514.01 04 Q 00060 HE HN F R E D E R I CK 1,469.11 04 Q 00310 M CQ U AD E AN N ( T R U ST ) 1,812.54 04 Q 02470 BL O O M E R G L O R I A J T R U ST 4,064.96 04011 00040 4-6 CHA R O BE R T A & T HACHE R J R AL F R E D B 13,204.77 04014 00380 HI G G I N S P AT R I CI A M E AD 3,146.73 04025 00010 1-5 SE CAT O AG 20-26 L L C 4,259.72 04039 00010 1-10 D E SAN T I S P E T E R 12,547.16 04040 00350 35-36 I N T E L M AN N M I CHAE L 708.91 04042 0130A 130A-130B-131-132- 133 BE N N E T T W E SL E Y E & R O SAL I E L I F E E ST AT E 10,261.54 04045 01270 R AI M O U G O M & D O R A 11,039.68 04046 03420 M AR W O O D R E AL T Y L L C 20,575.60 04047 00010 1-3 P O N D R I D G E HO M E S L L C 20,104.51 04059 06360 L I D D L E R O BI N & J E AN N I N E 25,568.48 04059 06 8 1U CA008 200005 6 8 1 CA 8 2 U N I T 5 P U T N AM D E V E L O P M E N T I N C 8,095.74 04068 00720 72-75 P W W E AL T H L L C 41,665.33 04069 00090 9-10 P O R T W ASHI N G T O N 16 L L C 17,010.64 04070 00230 23-24 R AI M O U G O 10,184.14 04074 00400 40-42 J HA AD I T Y A 11,944.12 04075 00830 83- 84 P U T N AM D E V E L O P E R S I N C 4,119.05 04075 00990 99-100,228 CU M M I N G S K E N N E T H 12,292.16 04083 00440 44-46 CU M M I N G S K E N N E T H 15,181.24 04083 01260 K I L P AT R I CK K AT HL E E N & M 1,706.35 04087 00380 38- 40 M CE L HO N E F E L I X 10,828.39 04093 00050 5-6 SI E G M AN P AM E L A M E HR BE R G 20,637.90

04095 00840 Z O L L E R K IR T 04103 00240 Z AR ABI D AN I E L 04105 00090 L AV I AN O T HO M 04111 00500 CHE N X I AO M I N 04113 00700 K HAL I L SAM Y & 04115 00890 HAR R I S T AM AR 04117 00200 CO L L I E R CE SAR

2,340.38 5,070.60 AS & &

T HO M AS12,289.74

Z I L I

90,985.98

R U T K O W SK A 5,499.32 AM A&

T R U ST

12,637.67

T E R E SA M

25,670.62 04126 00050 M E L E N D E Z HE R M I N I A 14,820.76 04135 00390 Z U CK E R D O N AL D & BAR BAR A HR BE K 8,910.09 04139 00020 CHI N SHE R I E & W O N G R O BE R T M 1,489.18 05 A 03020 K I SK AN Y AN F AM I L Y T R U ST 5,699.20 05 C 0430U CA027300205 K I G G I N S J O HN J 9,159.25 05 C 0430U CA027300206 SCHAE F E R W I L L I AM P T R U ST 2,948.17 05 D 00180 L E E J AM E S & SAN G 25,140.52 05 D 04260 J E F F R E Y M E L I SSA 13,024.01 05 J 00080 G R AG ASI N J R J O SE P H & M I L D R E D 2,650.68 05 J 09660 P AN U L L O C CAD E T & D E AN 23,175.94 05020 00080 10 & 14 L L C 18,123.94 05029 02300 10 & 14 L L C 22,218.04 05029 02310 175-181 L l c 10,020.16 05033 00190 175-181 L l c 16,290.86 05033 00210 175-181 L l c 8,287.09 05033 00360 SCHAE F E R W I L L I AM P T R U ST 15,657.76 05033 02080 175-181 L l c 22,474.02 05033 04330 266 & 268 L lc 14,233.59 05035 00090 266 & 268 L lc 4,191.36 05035 01270 P E R AR SO N J O HN 18,403.49 05046 12570 ST R O CK BI N E J O HN M 13,779.45 05048 00160 HAL L E L U J AH N E W Y O R K CHU R CH 570.77 05051 01320 T E E G E R T AM AR A SI AN 10,645.42 05055 00090 37 CAR L T O N AV E L L C 16,772.06 05055 01280 BR AD Y T HO M AS & K E R R Y 8,576.77 05059 00370 G AN N O N G R E G O R Y F & M AR I A9,446.24 05070 02020 T R AY N O R BR E N D AN SE AN & CL E M E N T I N A L 5,982.94 05071 00810 F I N AZ Z O ST E P HAN & SAR AH 4,654.86 05072 01020 T R U T H CE N T E R M I N I ST R I E S I N T E R N AT I O N AL I N 807.50 05084 00010 1-3 M I L I T AN A F R E D 5,194.60 05093 01480 G O L D CO AST AR T L L C 34,701.25 05115 00440 6 M AP L E ST R E E T L L C 21,550.54 05127 00420

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LEGAL NOTICES Continue d from pa ge 52 D E M E L AS AN T HO N Y 12,718.46 05129 00630 CASE W I L L I AM & D Y AN N E 9,088.96 05132 00110 11,612 G AU D I O T R AL F R E D & E L E AN O R 11,441.63 05147 00340 BU L AV I N E T Z E L I Z ABE T H & P E T E R M 731.05 05147 00690 K AL Y AN AR AM AN K AL Y AN ASU N D AR AM & SAN T HA 38,935.10 05152 00660 AL F AN O M I CHAE L 16,830.84 05161 00630 K AT Z J G 6,659.94 05165 00220 705 P w L l c 15,875.36 06002 02750 L U CAR I E L L O J AM E S 15,529.52 06010 08680 86870 CAR T A SAN D R A 22,230.85 06014 07540 754-756 ABE N D R I CHAR D & D I M 06020 00030 P O HL R O BE R T & K AT HL E 06049 00310 K AN G J U N G SU N & J AE R Y 06 053 106 7U CA020700316 106 F AN O U S M I CHAE L & SU Z 06056 00710 SCHU L T HE I S HI L AR Y & 06057 00800 D O N N E L L Y J O HN E &

8,382.88 E N

6,967.57

O N G 9,494.34 7 CA7 U N I T 316 AN N E 35,444.20

JE N N IF E R 14,829.23

K AR Y J O AN D 25,742.54

06064 00240 M I L HAV E N E T AL BAR R Y 4,922.14 06081 00110 HAR BO R V I E W -P T W ASHI N G T O 353.96 06091 01260 L IP A 302.61 2030004150 05090 00090 X O CO M M U N I CAT I O N S 1,077.79 2067004025 67 P U 00250 X O CO M M U N I CAT I O N S 783.61 2067004029 67 P U 00290 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 12,050.05 2075004058 75 P U 00580 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 53,385.27 2075004076 75 P U 00760 School: 6 Manhasset UFSD V AU L T Z W I L L I E & AD R I E N N E 3,459.94 02109 00410 41-43,138 D Y E R L E O N AR D & AU D R E Y 14,469.81 02109 01350 V AU L T Z J O SE P H & AD R I E N N E 18,405.51 02115 00290 29-31 Q U I N T AN I L L A BY R O N & AI X A 713.08 02117 04160 CO N O V E R D O R O T HY 13,208.58 02347 00430 43 SL O AN L N C L L C 21,153.23 03 E 02270 227-228,326,329 T AL AZ Z O R E AL T Y L L C 4,362.20 03 E 11340 G AU D I O SAL V AT O R E & ST E L L A8 ,244.70 03 E 11350 HAACK E BAR R Y W 3,333.25 03 F 0103130 G AL L O R O N AL D 21,042.58 03 F 0300660 V L CF CHI L D R E N L L C 13,437.11 03 J 00190 19-20 F AM U L AR I V I CT O R & L U I SA 18,553.85 03 J 00210 21-22 CHR I ST O P HO R O U ST E V E & P AN T E L AT O S N I K O L AO 4,833.60 03039 00650 L E E T O M M Y K W O N G Y U & E R AW AT Y IR M A 21,459.05 03062 00540 E L E T T O L I SA 6,848.32 030660201250 CHAI X U AN D O N G & SI U AN D R E A 3,761.88 03077 02950 295-297 CO L E M AN & BE CHT O L D J AM E S & R U T H 22,967.40 03094 02530

LEGAL NOTICES 68 C O L O N I AL L L C 47,480.08 031380200080 P E R E I R A M I CHAE L & L U CI AN A5,734.28 03141 00390 BE L L BAR BAR A N 17,362.33 03155 00450 E ST AT E E N D E AV O R S L L C 4,227.76 0316 2 08 29U CA006 6 00026 8 29 CA 6 6 U N I T 26 ABBR ACCI M E N T O J O SE P H & L O R E T T A 68,747.91 03167 06270 627,628 SP L I T R O CK D E V E L O P E R S I N C 1,446.34 03167 07050 SCHI AV E L L O AN N E R 26,458.50 03175 01150 I N G BE R BE R N I CE 2,66.06 03178 01680 BU CH D AN I E L & S K AP E L O U 635.48 03179 00150 BU CH D AN I E L & S K AP E L O U 8,233.28 03179 02250 CACI O P P O AN T HO N Y & D AN I E L E 14,566.79 03181 00200 M AG L I U L O R O BE R T & CAT HE R I N E 48,869.99 03186 00140 F AZ I O G E N E R AL CO N T R ACT I N G L L C 3,423.24 03187 00040 M AI SAN O T HO M AS & L AU R A 2,916.46 03198 00330 M AT R I SCI AN O V I N CE N T & R O SE M AR IE 18,008.32 03200 00420 X I AO Q I N G HU A & Y O U J I E W E N 5,495.19 03204 00010 K O N G Y U K -M AN CHAN & K E N 42,337.93 03205 00060 CO R L E T O R AY M O N D & AN N E T T E 6,894.74 03207 00750 CO N R O Y ST E P HE N & BAR BAR A 13,267.16 03210 00060 W E HO M E SP V BO 1-13 I N C 5,424.89 03214 00100 BR AD L E Y E AM O N & SU Z AN N E 7,108.47 03215 00140 W O N G AL V I N 37,403.60 03222 00250 J AW O R SK I AN E T A & M ACI E J 5,203.94 03226 00230 M CG R AT H BR I AN G & CAR M E L A 3,045.62 03237 00070 HO F F M AN M AR I L Y N 4,012.97 03239 00840 SAG AR T R F R E N Y & D AR A 29,471.15 05 E 00270 T O M L IN E D IT H 17,463.12 05137 00200 X O CO M M U N I CAT I O N S 846.41 2067006026 67 P U 00260 X O CO M M U N I CAT I O N S 792.95 2067006031 67 P U 00310 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 6,528.59 2075006059 75 P U 00590 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 27,629.53 2075006063 75 P U 00630 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 685.29 2075006067 75 P U 00670 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 2,632.27 2075006069 75 P U 00690 Z AY O G R O U P L L C 37,319.22 2075006078 75 P U 00780 T E R M S O F SAL E Suc h tax l iens shal l be sol d subj ect to any and al l supe rior tax l iens of sove reignt ies and other mu nicip al ities and to al l cl aims of record w hich the Count y may have thereon and sub j ect to the pr ovi sions of the F ederal and State Sol dier’ s and Sail ors’ Civi l R el ief Acts. How ev er, su ch tax l iens shal l hav e p riority ov er the Cou nty ’ s D ifferential I nterest L ien, repr esenting the ex cess, if any, of the interest and p enal ty b orne at the max imu m rate ov er the interest and p enal ty b orne at the rate at w hich the l ien is pur chased. T he P u rchaser ack now l edg es that the tax l ien( s) sol d p u rsu ant to these T erms of Sal e may b e su b j ect to p ending b ank ru p tcy p roceeding s and/ or may b ecome su b j ect to su ch p roceeding s w hich may b e commenced du ring the p eriod in w hich a l ien is hel d b y

LEGAL NOTICES a su ccessfu l b idder or the assig nee of same, w hich may modify a P u rchaser’ s rig hts w ith resp ect to the l ien( s) the p rop erty secu ring same. Suc h ba nkr upt cy pr oceedings shal l not affect the va l idity of the tax l ien. I n addition to b eing su b j ect to p ending b ank ru p tcy p roceeding s and/ or the F ederal and State Sol diers’ and Sail ors’ Civ il R el ief Acts, said p u rchaser’ s rig ht of forecl osu re may b e affected b y the F inancial I nstitu tions R eform, R ecov ery and E nforcement Act ( F I R R E A) , 12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., w ith rega rd to real p rop erty u nder F ederal D ep osit I nsu rance Corpor ation ( F D I C) receive rship. T he Count y T reasur er reserve s the right , w ithou t fu rther notice and at any time, to w ithdraw from sal e any of the p arcel s of l and or pr emises herein l isted. T he rate of interest and p enal ty w hich any p erson p u rchases the tax l ien shal l b e estab l ished by his bi d. E ach pur chaser, immediatel y after the sal e thereof, shal l pa y to the Coun ty T reasur er ten pe r cent of the amount from w hich the tax l iens hav e b een sol d and the remaining ninety p er cent w ithin thirty day s after suc h sal e. I f the pur chaser at the tax sal e shal l fail to pa y the remaining ninety pe r cent w ithin ten days after he has be en notified by the Cou nty T reasu rer that the certificates of sal e are ready for del ive ry, then al l depos ited w ith the Cou nty T reasu rer incl u ding b u t not l imited to the ten pe r cent theretofore pa id by him shal l , w ithou t fu rther notice or demand, be irrevoc abl y forfeited by the pur chaser and shal l b e retained b y the Cou nty T reasu rer as l iqui dated damage s and the agr eement to pur chase be of no fur ther effect. T ime is of the essence in this sal e. T his sal e is hel d pur sua nt to the N assau Count y Administrative Code and interested pa rties are referred to su ch Code for additional information as to terms of sal e, right s of pur chasers, maxi mum rates of interest and other l eg al incidents of the sal e. F ur thermore, as to the bi dding, 1. T he bi dder( s) agr ee that they w il l not w ork w ith any other b idder( s) to increase, maintain or stab il iz e interest rates or col l ab orate w ith any other b idder( s) to g ain an u nfair comp etitiv e adv antag e in the random nu mb er g enerator in the ev ent of a tie b id( s) on a tax certificate. Bidder( s) fu rther ag ree not to emp l oy any b idding strateg y desig ned to create an unf air compe titive adva ntage in the tieb reak ing p rocess in the u p coming tax sal e nor w ork w ith any other b idder( s) to eng ag e in any b idding strateg y that w il l resu l t in a rotational aw ard of tax c ertificates. 2. T he tax certificate( s) the Bidder w il l b id u p on, and the interest rate( s) b id, w il l b e arrive d at indepe ndentl y a nd w ithou t direct or indirect consu l tation, communi cation or agr eement w ith any other bi dder and that the tax certificate( s) the Bidder w il l b id u p on, and the interest rate( s) to b e b id, hav e not b een discl osed, directl y or indirectl y , to any other b idder, and w il l not b e discl osed, directl y or indirectl y , to any other bi dder pr ior to the cl ose of bi dding. N o attempt has be en made or w il l be made to, directl y or indirectl y, induc e any other bi dder to refrain from bi dding on any tax certificate, to subm it compl ementary bi ds, or to subm it bi ds at spe cific interest rates. 3. T he bi ds to be pl aced by the Bidder w il l be made in g ood faith and not p u rsu ant to any direct or indirect, ag reement or discu ssion w ith, or indu cement from, any other b idder to subm it a compl ementary or other noncompe titive bi d. 4. I f it is determined that the b idder( s) hav e v iol ated any of these b id req u irements then their bi d shal l be voi ded and if they w ere the su ccessfu l b idder the l ien and any dep osits made, in connection w ith, said b id shal l b e forfeited. T his l ist incl ude s onl y tax l iens on real estate l ocated in T ow n of N orth Hemp stead. Su ch other tax l iens on real estate are adve rtised as fol l ow s: T ow n of Hemps tead D istrict 1001 F I V E T O W N S J E W I SH HO M E N ASSAU CO U N T Y W E BSI T E N E W Y O R K T R E N D N E W SD AY

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 53 District 1019 EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROCKAWAY JOURNAL District 1020 LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD District 1021 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE District 1022 FLORAL PARK BULLETIN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY THE GATEWAY District 1023 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN District 1024 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM HERALD VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE District 1025 MERRICK HERALD MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1026 HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1027 MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON District 1028 LONG BEACH HERALD LONG BEACH TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1029 MERRICK HERALD MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 1030 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY VALLEY STREAM HERALD VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE District 1031 ISLAND PARK TRIBUNE NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD District 1201 EAST MEADOW BEACON EAST MEADOW HERALD NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WESTBURY TIMES LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District 100 Campus Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 Sealed proposals for the following will be received by the Board of Education, Port Washington Union Free School District, Administrative Annex, 90 Avenue C, Port Washington, New York, 11050, until Tuesday March 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at which time the proposals will be publicly read: Drivers Education Service 2022/2023

LEGAL NOTICES District 1205 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON Town of North Hempstead District 2001 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WESTBURY TIMES District 2002 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WILLISTON TIMES, WILLISTON PARK EDITION District 2003 MANHASSET PRESS NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY ROSLYN NEWS ROSLYN TIMES District 2004 MANHASSET TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY PORT WASHINGTON NEWS District 2005 NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK HERALD COURIER NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY District 2006 MANHASSET PRESS MANHASSET TIMES NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY PORT WASHINGTON NEWS District 2007 GREAT NECK NEWS GREAT NECK RECORD JEWISH STAR NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY Town of Oyster Bay District 2009 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WILLISTON TIMES, WILLISTON PARK EDITION District 2010 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS NEWSDAY District 2011 MINEOLA AMERICAN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WESTBURY TIMES District 2122 FLORAL PARK BULLETIN NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY THE GATEWAY District 2301 GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT LOCUST VALLEY LEADER NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY District 2315 JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

The specifications and the contract documents may be secured on or after Thursday, February 10, 2022 from the Office of the Board of Education, 100 Campus Drive, Port Washington, New York. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be in the best interest of the School District. Board of Education Port Washington Union Free School District By: Elaine Fenick District Clerk 2-2-2022-1T-#229879-PORT-

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL – BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill will hold a Regular Meeting and the following public hearings on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 1. Application of South Walnut LLC, 50 Walnut Lane, Manhasset NY 11030, also known as Section 3, Block 190, Lots 108, 109 on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map for a lot line adjustment.

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A Message On The Media American politics is in a state of turmoil, this is no secret. Politicians have become more partisan, and moderates seem to be forced to choose a side if they want their voices to be heard. The United States has faced political divisiveness throughout history. We have endured the Civil War, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, arguments over climate change and most recently, the political polarization surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. What sets today apart from the past, however, is the endorsement of partisanship by the media. I am not suggesting that the media is the source of the polarized opinions of U.S. citizens. Discussing and debating differing opinions and coming to an agreement together is the ideal that America was founded on, but encouraging division is damaging our ability to work together as a nation. Instead of reporting the news, the media has begun to preach to their target audience by determining which issues are important to them. Many people say this is a result of freedom of the press and freedom of speech, but I think it is more than that. Across the country, people are convinced

different. Based on the headlines alone, it is clear which side of the political spectrum each author is trying to reach. CNN reporter Jacqueline Howard titled her article, “Supreme Court Decision On Vaccine, Testing Student at Requirements Leaves Next Steps Schreiber High ‘In Businesses’ Hands’”. This article School in Port begins with an overview of the Washington decision made by the court. I think we can all agree that her recap is that politics is not about reaching the inherently news. However, as the title middle ground, but rather insisting suggests, Howard then quotes various upon their own view of the issues at sources and discusses the ways in hand. In addition, it seems that peowhich businesses, and state and local ple now choose which news source governments should require vaccito rely on based upon which source nations for employees. Regardless of will provide confirmation of their own my (and your) view of the COVID-19 opinions and preconceived notions. vaccine, it has become a political On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme issue. This section of the article does Court ruled against a COVID-19 not seem like news, but instead, a vaccine mandate for employers. politically driven opinion targeted Although people are knowingly towards a certain audience. There is divided on the issue of vaccination nothing wrong with a reporter sharing mandates, the media has served an opinion. There are sections of the to enhance this divide. Two of the publication dedicated to opinions, country’s most popular news sources, such as editorials and columns. CNN and FOX News, released articles However, this article was published discussing the outcome of the court’s in CNN’s Health Section, which is not decision. However, the message an openly opinionated section of the that each article conveyed was very news source.

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Not Too Old To Rock ’N’ Roll Martin Barre brings Jethro Tull show to area

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et’s get the cliché out of the way. Martin Barre does not cotton to the Jethro Tull classic about being too old to rock. “I’m a healthy 75-year-old and I run five miles every other day,” he said in a recent interview from San Antonio, TX, before a tour date. “I’m planning to be around for a bit.” Aside from lead singer, main songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson, no one has been associated with the band as long or deeply as the guitarist, who joined in 1968. Anderson dissolved the group in 2011 and the two have led parallel bands in recent years, playing the vast catalogue in front of a fervent fan base. Barre has also released a clutch of solo albums, cultivating a latent gift for songwriting. His latest CD is 50 Years of Jethro Tull. Barre is highly respected among the “axe” fraternity, name dropped by Longtime Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre has gained a reputation as numerous top players such as Carle one of the best guitarists in rock music. (Photo by Elayne Barre) Place’s Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, with Dire Strait’s Mark Knopfler stuff that we’ve never played. Things obvious.” calling Barre’s prowess “magical.” like ‘Minstrel’ and ‘Teacher.’ Ian On guitar technology over the According to his website, www. never liked them, but I love them. I decades: “I actually don’t think martinbarre.com, “His playing on think they’re really great pieces of it has changed much. I’ve seen a the album Crest of a Knave earned music.” t-shirt where it goes through the him a Grammy award in 1989. Martin Regarding his future Barre said, development of man from the ape has worked with many other artists, “There’s always something on the and then underneath it has a Fender including Paul McCartney, Phil horizon. I’m always writing music Stratocaster through the years Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and I want to go back to doing more and it’s exactly the same (laughs). and Chris Thompson, and has shared of my solo stuff.” Everything is more reliable, but a stage with such legends as Jimi From the interview: essentially it’s the same sound.” Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd On lead singer Dan Crisp: “I’ve On not interacting with fans and Led Zeppelin.” known Dan for a long time, and his after the show: “You can get ill, so Regarding Hendrix, he said, “We voice has never changed. It lends we’re very strict with fans. They toured a lot with him in ’69.” itself really well to the songs. He can understand that we can’t mix. If one “What was he like as a person?” he sing anything from the Tull catalog.” of us gets ill, we’ve lost the tour. They was asked. On fans accepting obscure songs: really have to appreciate what we “Fabulous,” Barre replied. “A “I did not want predictability in any- have to do. It’s a whole different set gentleman. A real nice, sympathetic thing we do. I don’t want [to play] the of rules.” good person. Very modest.” best hits or the same set list as last On guitarists he admires: Leslie Long Island Weekly asked Barre if year. I change everything on a nightly West of Mountain (“God bless him”); this reporter’s favorite song from the basis, because fans who come to Scott Henderson “a [jazz] fusion 1970 album Benefit, “With You There more than one show deserve to hear player”; Julian Bream, a classical To Help Me,” would be on the playlist. something a bit different. It’s also guitar player; Paco de Lucia, a jazz “Ah, no (laughs). There you go,” he fun for us to have some variety. And guitarist; and Gary Moore, a master replied. “Mainly [because] we played I think some of the great songs were of various styles. “I could go on,” he it a lot with Ian and he had a short list the ones that were never performed said. of songs that he liked to do, and all of live. But many people really enjoy Final thoughts: “We all weather in those songs got thrashed a bit over some of the obscure songs and really different ways. Some weather well, the years. Maybe one day we’ll do the appreciate that we’re not doing the some don’t.”

Barre In Concert On Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m., the Madison Theatre at Molloy College presents “Martin Barre Performs Classic Jethro Tull.” Per a press release, it features “Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard and Darby Todd on drums, with Becca Langsford and Alex Hart on vocals, plus two very special guests—Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker (the band’s original drummer)—both of whom performed with Tull for many years. The show will also feature a special multimedia presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Tull’s musical career.” “Everything we do is fresh and every year we have a different tour,” Barre told Long Island Weekly. “Nobody gets tired of doing it. It’s a very thriving, energetic band.” Visit www.madisontheatreny. org or call 516-323-4444 for tickets.

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A Deeper Shade Of Latin Soul Archival box set explores Fania Records’ attempt at crossing over BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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hat Motown and Stax/Volt were to rhythm and blues, Fania Records occupied the same place in the world of Spanishlanguage music that evolved from boogaloo into salsa by the early to mid-’70s. Founded in 1964 by Dominican-born composer/bandleader Johnny Pacheco and Brooklyn-born, Italian-American ex-New York City police officer/lawyer Jerry Masucci in 1964, Fania had a demographic made up of a younger generation of predominantly second-generation Latin-Americans. Many of them were Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican and were equally enthralled by the aforementioned R&B getting pumped out

in Detroit and Memphis. Boogaloo represented a hybridization of R&B and Latin music styles like mambo and cha cha that yielded a handful of hits including Pete Rodríguez’s “I Like It Like That” and Joe Cuba’s “Bang Bang.” It was a trend that led Fania to make a foray down that path in quest for crossover success from 1965 to 1975. It’s this chapter of the label’s history that’s thoroughly covered in It’s A Good, Good Feeling: The Latin Soul of Fania Records (The Singles), a four-CD/7inch box set featuring single versions of 89 tracks from artists ranging from label stalwarts Larry Harlow and Ray Barretto to lesser-known names like Ralfi Pagan and Ralph Robles. Compiled and co-produced by DJ Dean Rutland (who also penned the

Young Mods: Subway Joe Bataan (front and center) and pals (Photos courtesy of Fania Archives)

“I find it a very odd thing that I fascinating and rigorously informative ended up with this knowledge of liner notes), Good, Good Feeling is a musical time capsule whose contents Fania,” the Brit admitted during a recent Zoom call. “As soon as I started were curated with the institutional knowledge Rutland gleaned as head of A&R for the label from 2006 to 2009. see FANIA on page 62

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Harvey Averne working on it, I found the cultural aspect so overwhelming, it almost felt inappropriate as an outsider. But, at the same time, I found the people who had dealt with the music previously, had never really dealt with it in a historical manner that was respectful in the same way that you would treat a label like Motown.” Enlisted by storied label executive Joe McEwen, Rutland leaned heavy on his first go-round with Fania to build the framework for this anthology overflowing with rich imagery and ephemera running the gamut from promotional shots and singles sleeves to promotional fliers and album covers. In addition, he reached out for help from original label art and design director Izzy Sanabria, currently enjoying retirement down in Florida. A bulk of the artwork used can be traced back to Rutland’s first tour of duty. “With this project, I felt it was strictly a cultural way that this music seemed more relevant on a day-to-day basis within the Puerto Rican/Dominican cultures than mainstream music’s history did,” he said. “Therefore, the most important songs from Fania were as important to people of all generations at that point. It was an interesting perspective. At first, when I worked on this music in the mid2000s, there were people saying if you treat music this way, it will be ignored. We should just be chucking it out as CDs for $10 or whatever it was. It was an interesting experience and there were a lot of things that needed to be picked up from the Jerry Masucci

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a mirror for what was going on during this highly volatile time. “This is a story that tells you something fundamental about where a segment of society was and trying to reach at a certain period,” he explained. “The late ‘60s was a period of change where people were Larry Harlow trying to find where they could make that breakthrough and this is an and post-Jerry Masucci era, which expression of that attempt to break basically ignored the artists.” through. In fact, in some ways it’s an Fania’s Latin soul history was a expression of how that breakthrough big enough tent to include a number didn’t happen for most people at that of non-Latin performers including point. And in reality, things changed, Jewish musicians Larry Harlow and but not as much as everyone had Harvey Averne and Joe Bataan, a hoped for.” former gang banger-turned-vocalist The Latin soul experiment of Filipino-African-American eventually failed as boogadescent. While Harlow loo was looked at as a wasn’t as interested in fad whose time had going down Fania’s come and gone. Latin soul path, Masucci did what Averne and he could. He Bataan emhired the best braced it, with arrangers, held the latter most a 1973 concert represented at Yankee on Good Good Stadium headFeeling via 23 lined by the Fania cuts. All-Stars attended The push and by 45,000 people pull of being caught Ralfi Pagan (that was released as an between two sounds— album two years later) and the American mainstream sold millions of records in New York, and traditional Latin music—is sprinthe Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico kled throughout this set. This melting and Venezuela. Despite all his efforts, pot vibe manifests itself in Orchestra Stateside crossover success proved Harlow putting a bilingual spin on to be elusive. And while the label the Hugh Masekela hit, recasting it as eventually ended up in probate court “Grazin’ In the Grass (Una Miradita for years following Masucci’s death de Amor)” and Bataan scoring a hit in 1997, Rutland feels it was crucial with a 1967 cover of The Impressions’ to have pulled together this overview “Gypsy Woman.” Elsewhere, of Latin soul music that defines It’s a Barretto’s 1968 classic “A Deeper Good Good Feeling. Shade of Soul,” a gem infused with “Fundamentally, this is great Afro-Cuban rhythms, had enough lasting power to eventually get dusted music, which is very important,” he said. “It’s an expression of the culture off and become a Top 25 hit for Dutch band Urban Dance Squad in 1991. For trying to make a change or trying to find its place within the changes that Rutland, this era of Fania’s music was

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were going on. The end of the story is somehow a step back inside perhaps to the comfort of what was known. It was like trying a different way, regrouping and continuing to make good music, but it won’t be the same. In some ways, you can say that’s kind of sad. But at the same time, the idea of these artists not needing to compromise their culture was the next stage.” Visit www.longislandweekly.com to read a longer version of this story.

Fania Latin Soul Major Names Johnny Pacheco - Dominicanborn composer/bandleader/label co-founder Jerry Masucci - ItalianAmerican ex-cop/lawyer/label co-founder Larry Harlow - Jewish salsa composer/musician/producer Harvey Averne - Jewish musician/songwriter/producer Joe Bataan - African-American/ Filipino Latin soul vocalist/pianist Bobby Valentín - Puerto Ricanborn bandleader/musician Monguito Santamaría - Son of storied Cuban percussionist/ bandleader Mongo Santamaria, the younger musician was a Latin soul pianist/ composer Willie Colón - Puerto Rican trombonist/singer/composer Ray Barretto - Puerto Rican jazz percussionist/bandleader Ralfi Pagan - Puerto Rican/ Cuban Latin soul/salsa vocalist Fania All Stars - Pacheco-led rotating group whose members included Harlow, Valentín, Colón and Barretto —Dave Gil de Rubio

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