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An Evening With Dr. Ken By Steve Mosco

Ken Jeong ditched his white doctor’s coat in favor of an acting career.

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s soon as his character Mr. Chow jumped out of that trunk naked, swinging a crowbar in the 2009 comedy The Hangover, Ken Jeong was destined to be remembered. Now, close to a decade since that big break, the comedian known to many as Dr. Ken is set to take the stage at the Paramount in Huntington next week for an evening of stand-up and stories from the man behind the character. The Asian-American actor of Korean descent is currently basking in the residual glow of his role in the mega-successful Crazy Rich Asians, a film hailed as a sort of coming-out party for Asian filmmakers and actors. The weight of playing a part in a movie of that magnitude is not something that’s lost on Jeong. “It’s one of the few movies I’ve done where I was happier for the cast and the crew and the director for what came out of it than I was for my own personal gain,” said Jeong of the blockbuster rom-com that grossed nearly $200 million at the domestic box office. “It’s exactly what the director [Jon Chu] called it—it’s more than a movie, it’s a movement.” And that movement’s effects are lingering, according to Jeong, as Asian-American filmmakers and actors are having projects greenlighted at a much faster clip, as studios are finally realizing that, yes, you can have Asian-Americans lead a movie and net big bucks. “I think it has raised awareness regarding inclusion. I have two daughters and for them to see a female Asian-American representing them on screen, I cannot express how important that is,” he

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comedic writing from the mind of creator Dan said. “I don’t have 20/20 vision goggles to look into Harmon. the past and break down why it took so long, but For Jeong, those 110 episodes encapsulate what he from my own lens it’s been a series of steps, starting calls a “masterclass of comedy.” in large part with Fresh Off The Boat in early 2013. “I never really had formal acting school training The success of that show really helped open this until I was on the set of Community,” he said. movement for Crazy Rich Asians to step in and it’s “I learned so much from all of them. I have so no coincidence that Constance Wu stars in both many stories and loving moments working on projects. And Fresh Off The Boat still doesn’t get the Community.” credit it deserves.” But long before Jeong made a couple of Community had him on appearances on Fresh Off I will gladly live with a primetime network The Boat before getting his show, Jeong was on a own sitcom, Dr. Ken, on that role [Mr. Chow, from much different—albeit, ABC in 2017. And though The Hangover] forever. It still successful—path. the half-hour comedy is the best business card Jeong graduated from was canceled after two Duke University and seasons, the experience of ever. —Ken Jeong earned a medical degree working as a creator, writer at the University of North and executive producer Carolina at Chapel Hill on the show presented an School of Medicine. He became a licensed physician invaluable set of lessons. in California and worked as an internal medicine “It is still the most creatively fulfilling project in doctor in general practice. That was his day job—by my entire career. I had a hand in everything and my night, he was trolling comedy clubs, deeply invested fingerprints are all over that,” he said, adding that in his “hobby.” the network gave him a lot of leeway, even though The performance bug first bit Jeong in high school. he didn’t have total creative control. “When you are He explains that the school would put on many using network money, they have the control. And stage performances, including a mock male beauty I’m still so grateful to ABC and Sony to allow me to pageant. Jeong was jolted by a standing ovation from rent their space to make the show I wanted. It made the audience and at that moment the acting seed me better in everything. It gave me a more detailed was planted. Years later, in medical school, Jeong understanding of how to put a show on TV.” was still performing on the side when he had to If The Hangover made him famous and Dr. Ken make a decision between being a doctor and falling made him a better creator, then the NBC sitcom fully into Hollywood. Community made him a better actor, Jeong said. “It was gut-check time. Do I go for comedy or Starring as Spanish teacher Señor Ben Chang, Jeong finish what I started in med school, that was the worked alongside comedy and performance heavyquestion,” he said “I had put in so much work to be weights Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Allison Brie, Donald Glover, Chevy Chase, Yvette Nicole Brown and Danny Pudi, pulled together with impeccable see DR. KEN on page 4A

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DR. KEN from page 3A a doctor that I felt obligated to finish what I had started. So I became a doctor, but still did a lot of stand-up on the side to satisfy that performance itch. I did comedy on BET and kept at it until my agent got me an audition in Knocked Up as, what else, a doctor.” Fleeing the comfy life of a California doctor for the fickle fate of film was a

risk not lost on Jeong, or his family. “My dad had a nuanced understanding of what I was doing, but he also knew that it was going to be a very rough road in show business. He didn’t deny my talents and he came to all my plays, but he worried about my stability if I didn’t make it in the mainstream,” he said. “But the last thing I wanted was to be in my 20s and not feel happy

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or fulfilled in my life. I had this thing ingrained in me and I had to go for it. That is why the role in Knocked Up was so huge because it just led to everything else. It was the big break.” Which brings it all back to The Hangover, the film series that catapulted Jeong’s career to new heights. Released at a time that Jeong calls “the golden age of R-Rated comedies” when raunchy “bro” movies were a dime a dozen, The Hangover shocked the box office, pulling in about $270 million—or as Jeong puts it, “Marvel money.” “I will gladly live with that role forever,” said Jeong. “It is the best business card ever. I’m forever known as Mr. Chow and to this day people still yell things from the movie at me and I love it. It has brought me an enormous amount of possibility.” And that possibility lands Jeong on his current stage-show tour, where Jeong channels his influences ranging from Dave Attell to Dave Chappelle to Margaret Cho. “You’ll see in my stand-up, I’m not jumping out of a trunk naked, I’m not recreating one of my characters,” said Jeong. “I’m not going to give the fans

Ken Jeong’s big break as a drug kingpin in The Hangover.

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something that they can easily see on their phone. This is the man behind the character. It’s about why I chose to quit my day job, why I stepped away from medicine, how I almost didn’t do The Hangover. It’s a one-man show with some straight-up jokes. An evening with Dr. Ken.” Ken Jeong performs at The Paramount in Huntington (370 New York Ave.) on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m.

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here’s no shortage of corner delis and other places on Long Island to get a decent sandwich—but when it comes to a truly great sandwich made with whole-roasted meats and hand-crafted artisan bread, there is only Roast Sandwich House. The eatery first gained prominence at its original location in Melville in

2010, building a following of fiercely loyal customers through a strict standard of freshness along with imaginative sandwich-building minds. That approach to sandwich craft spawned Roast’s second location in Hicksville, this time in a larger space with much more parking than the often packed first spot. The Hicksville location has been humming along nicely for a couple of years now, with a staff that churns out sandwiches, salads and more that look

as though they were created by artists. Roast’s menu consists of sandwiches, panini, wraps, soups, salads and sides, all prepared fresh and madeto-order. A quick look at the list of sandwiches available at Roast reveals the level of artistry at work, with ingredients not found at your typical deli. All meat starts its sandwich life whole roasted in-house, which injects a much fuller flavor than the alternative. One of the top sellers at Roast, the

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December Movie Previews By cHeRyL WADSWoRtH editoriaL@antonmediagroup.com

ecember is a magical month bringing us Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Stores are bustling with shoppers trying to get the best deal on presents for their loved ones, celebratory meals are being planned and holiday cards are being mailed. Need a day to just breathe and relax? Head to the theaters this month for a slew of new movies coming your way.

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NYC Disney exhibit celebrates Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday

h boy! Mickey: The True Original Exhibition is celebrating 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and pop culture this year. The 16,000-square foot exhibit that features both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists from around the world opened this month in Chelsea in New York City—allowing visitors to travel through an immersive experience that is inspired by the famous mouse’s consistent impact on the arts. “You’re going to walk into a super special experience,” said Los

Angeles-based artist and designer Darren Romanelli, who is also the curator of the exhibit. “It’s the first time that Disney has done something on this scale since Walt Disney premiered Steamboat Willie here in 1928 at the Colony Theater.” The exhibit has a mix of archival and contemporary art moments where artists have created a language between archives and specific works. When first entering the exhibit, visitors are greeted with neon signs of Mickey, which were created by longtime Disney sketch artist Jeff Shelley. “When [Disney] asked me to do this, I said we need a big neon wall, so I designed this with Mickey in the

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1930s and into the ’40s where he was the button eye,” said Shelley. “I like this time period because a lot of stuff happened in the ’30s.” In another room around the corner of the exhibit’s entrance is the piece (L)imitation of Sound—a wall chock full of comic strips of Mickey Mouse, which was created by Los Angelesbased artist and Grammy-nominated graphic designer Brian Roettinger. Roettinger deconstructed original comic strips by Walt Disney Productions’ cartoonist Floyd

Gottfredson and was inspired by their use of language and onomatopoeia. Beyond a techno-colored hallway is artist London Kaye’s crochet interpretation of Disney’s 1935 groundbreaking animated short The Band Concert, which is considered one of the most acclaimed moments in animation history. “It was nice to bring a chain link fence inside and crochet Mickey and be a part of all this,” said Kaye. “It’s all

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orth Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s 65th Sapphire Anniversary gala raised more than $620,000 to support the Guidance Center’s mission to bring hope and healing to children and their families who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The gala, which honored philanthropists Andrea and Michael Leeds and Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity®, marked the most successful fundraising event in the Guidance Center’s history. Much of the credit for the historic night goes to our thought-provoking speaker Linda Beigel Schulman, the mother of Scott J. Beigel, one of the teachers killed in the shootings in Parkland, Florida. Her moving speech brought everyone to their feet. “It was my honor to be the guest speaker and share Scott’s story,” said Schulman. “Those who attended were so warm and caring; I can honestly say new friendships were made. The success of the evening speaks volumes to the importance of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.” Honorees Andrea and Michael Leeds and Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity drew an A-list of supporters from Long Island and as far away as California. Andrea Leeds has been a board member at the Guidance Center for more than 20 years. She and her husband Michael are dedicated philanthropists, and they have supported many causes both on Long Island and across the globe. But the Guidance Center holds a special place in their hearts. “Mike and I are delighted with the unexpected level of support that came from our friends and family,” said Andrea Leeds. “We were all moved by Linda Schulman’s heartbreaking story, and also by her continuing support and engagement with the Guidance Center. It was a wonderful event, and we’re especially proud to help the Guidance Center provide essential mental health services to those in need—particularly those who can’t afford it in this time of shrinking government support.” “Andrea’s father was a New York City cop. She wonders where her family would have gone to get services like the Guidance Center provides,” added Mike Leeds. The gala’s other honoree, Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity, hosts an annual holiday shopping

Attendees at the 65th Sapphire Anniversary Gala

event that supports more than 100 notfor-profit organizations, including the Guidance Center. The event, which this year takes place from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2, has raised nearly $12 million since its inception in 1996. “The Sapphire Gala had an air of compassion and a ‘champion’ spirit of generosity in support of the heroic service the Guidance Center provides children and families in crisis,” said Deirdre Costa Major, president, Castagna Realty Retail Group. “When we support the Guidance Center, we help make a difference. We are proud that Champions for Charity is one way of bringing people from our community together to help make a difference.” Every person who contributed their time and talents to the gala was exceptional. They include event co-chairs Matilde and Cliff Broder and Rosemarie and Mitchell Klipper; journal co-chairs Jo-Ellen Hazan and the recently deceased John J. Gutleber, who passed away unexpectedly in September; and auction co-chairs Deirdre Costa Major and Charles G. Chan. The Mistress of Ceremonies was News 12 Long Island’s Carol Silva, whose professionalism and generous spirit set the tone for a fantastic evening. “Even today’s news headlines show us how some people are in such need of mental health support,” said Silva. “They think that they’re alone, but on Long island, we have North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which has opened doors and opened arms for any child or family in need. It was one of the most beautiful events of the year for me, plus it was a whole lot of fun.” “We are extremely grateful to our honorees, speaker, mistress of ceremonies, donors, sponsors and all who worked so hard on the gala committee,” said Guidance Center Executive Director Andrew Malekoff. “For 65 years, we have been dedicated to providing mental health services to all children and families, regardless of their ability to pay. And because of the generosity of everyone involved, we will be able to continue to provide the best in care to the community.” All proceeds will benefit the Guidance Center. To learn more about the organization’s services, visit www. northshorechildguidance.org or call 516-626-1971. —Submitted by North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

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Depression Around The Holiday Season

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The holidays aren’t merry and bright for all of us. Clinical data has shown this time of year to be associated with an increase in certain types of psychopathology such as dysphoric moods and alcohol-related fatalities. Depression may occur at any time of the year, but the heightened social interactions, or lack thereof, during the holiday months of November and December may cause even those who are normally content to experience loneliness and a lack of fulfillment.

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Social isolation is one of the biggest predictors of depression, especially during the holidays. Some people may have a small social circle or lack opportunities for socialization. People who have feelings of disconnectedness often avoid social interactions at holiday

time. Unfortunately, withdrawing often exacerbates the feelings of loneliness and symptoms of depression.

Grief

Some of us may be acutely aware of the absence of a loved one during the holidays. Earlier traditions may no longer seem enjoyable without them and this may understandably trigger depression or anhedonia. Motivation may be a scarce commodity at a time like this but it is not recommended to forego these activities without a substitute. If no alternatives come to mind consider helping others. There is a reason why peer support groups like alcoholics anonymous identify helping others as a part of the path towards improving the quality of our own lives. Try helping a neighbor, organize a gift drive or work at a soup kitchen.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

It is estimated that 30 to 45 million Americans (60 to 90 percent of which are women between the ages of 15 and 55) find their moods negatively affected between October and April

and in approximately 3 to 6 million the symptoms are more severe. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a distinct form of depression that an individual experiences around the same time each year. Winter depression, the more prevalent variation of SAD, is characterized by depression, isolation, weight gain, hypersomnia difficulty concentrating, irritability and low-energy. Evidence suggests that, while the frigid climate may bring you down, winter depression is actually related more to a deficit in light than to temperature. Some experts believe that the lack of sunlight decreases levels of serotonin (a neurotransmitter believed to contribute to feelings of wellbeing and happiness) in the brain and increases the body’s production of melatonin, a natural hormone that causes drowsiness and is involved in our sleep-wake cycle. Levels of melatonin fluctuate in all of us throughout the year but for some of us this mechanism goes awry. This disorder is treated with light therapy, antidepressants, and talk therapy.

Comparing Ourselves To Others

Have you ever noticed how everyone is always smiling on Facebook? It can be difficult to avoid comparing yourself with others during the holidays. Both in real life and on social media our basis for comparison to others is not always set in reality. The same way a model in real life does not typically look the same as the airbrushed, perfectly coifed final product we see in a magazine. People don’t tend to post about all the ulcers they’ve been getting from work, their family drama that never ends or all the other issues they are still trying to process with their therapist.

Cut yourself some slack. It is the season of kindness and forgiveness, after all. Try to save some of that for yourself. Jeremy Skow, LMHC, MBA maintains a private practice in Garden City, NY. Contact him at 516-322-9133, jskow@lmhcny.com or visit www. mentalhealthcounselingny.com.

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othing beats the theme of animals in art and the latest exhibition at the Nassau County Museum of Art is roaring with members of the animal kingdom. Wild Kingdom: 100 Years of Animal Art assembles a circus parade of the wild and the woolly, from the big cats (lions, tigers, leopards and others) to the sheep and bunnies beloved by all (including the cats). The roll call of major talents represented in the show whose paintings, drawings and sculpture have immortalized the wild kingdom includes many of the top dogs in art history, including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, John James Audubon and Jeff Koons among many others. The exhibit was curated by Franklin Hill Perrell and Debbie Wells and with more than 100 works on view, something is bound to leap out and capture your attention. Don’t miss Don Nice’s Animal Crackers,

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n what has been a crazy season to date, we are now entering the final stretch. Five Sundays stand between us and the postseason, with plenty of important games that will decide who will get to compete for the Lombardi in January and who will have to be home watching these games from their couch. I wanted to give a crack at predicting the playoff slate, despite knowing very well that this league is utter nonsense and I will probably only get half the playing field right. Regardless, let’s get into it.

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Kansas City Chiefs: With young gunslinger Patrick Mahomes in charge, this year’s offense has been a non-stop fever dream of amazing plays. This team is deservingly the favorite to make the Super Bowl on the AFC side. The question is if their lackluster defense can step up as they try to ascend. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger has improved greatly from the first four weeks of the season as has the offense as a whole. James Conner is one of the

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best stories of the season, and he is outplaying expectations each week. Their defense has come alive too, led by T.J. Watt and Cameron Hayward. New England Patriots: This team simply does not look like a team that is competing for the Super Bowl this year. Then again, it feels like we say that every year and they still find a way to make the AFC Championship. This team will easily win a bad division. However, can they overcome offensive line and running game issues to make a run in January? Houston Texans: This team isn’t perfect, winning ridiculously close games that they should probably lose if it wasn’t for their opponent’s incompetence. However, their defense is

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playing very well and Deshaun Watson is having a solid enough comeback year that should help them secure a spot on top the AFC South. Los Angeles Chargers: Easily one of the most balenced teams in the NFL as things stand. With Phillip Rivers playing at an MVP-caliber level

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NFC

New Orleans Saints: Through six weeks of the season, all eyes were on the Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams as the top teams in the NFL. But then the Saints entered the picture, rolling over opponents with 40-point games and beating one of those juggernauts in the Rams. This team has been a juggernaut themselves, with Drew Brees, Michael Thomas, and Alvin Kamara leading a dynamic offense and the defense starting to become a wall. Los Angeles Rams: Head coach Sean McVay has turned this league upside down, but in a good way. His creative and innovative playcalling has led to Jared Goff and Todd Gurley having incredible seasons. The Wade Phillips-led defense, with Aaron Donald as its star, has played well but will need to be better down the stretch. Chicago Bears: Linebacker Khalil Mack has had a monster first year with the team, proving to the Oakland Raiders it was a bad idea to trade him. Mitchell Trubisky is also channeling Cam Newton in his playstyle this season. They need to learn how to close out games, but this team could feesibly compete with everyone. Dallas Cowboys: The NFC East is a mess this year, but someone’s got to win it. With the acquisition of Amari Cooper, the team has opened up their offense a bit. Their defense has also been outstanding, with Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch becoming one of the league’s most dynamic linebacking duos. Carolina Panthers: Despite some slip-ups by this team late in the season, I do think this team is good enough to be the top wild card. It’s offense is starting to find an identity, especially in the running game with Christian McCaffery. Their defense still has the playmakers to slow teams down, but it needs to get better if they want to do damage. Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson continues to make magic happen on offense, although he is getting help from his offensive line this year. The young players on defense, such as Frank Clark, to the veterans like Bobby Wagner, are keeping this team competitive heading into the final five games.

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Keeping Older Loved Ones Warm This Winter

s Mother Nature’s thermometer begins to dip, so does body temperature for many seniors. While older loved ones characteristically complain of being cold and crank up the thermostat, there is scientific data to support their feeling chilly. Aging skin is thinner and less likely to tolerate fluctuating temperatures. When a person is cold, the heart pumps less blood to the skin, and tiny blood vessels in the skin constrict to conserve heat. Age reduces the elasticity of blood vessel walls and thins the fat layer under the skin that helps preserve body heat. An older individual’s skin is limited in the precise control of changes in both cold and heat. Penn State physiologist W. Larry Kenney, who has studied the effects of age on temperature regulation for 35 years, notes, “With aging, multiple redundant changes occur in the skin, and they’re all conspiring against the

ability to dilate and constrict skin blood vessels.” Kenney’s extensive work with body temperature also finds that the circulation of blood in the skin can cause changes in the body’s coronary arteries and overall vascular health. Being too cold or too hot can stress the heart.

adults. If a person’s body temperature drops much below the common base of 98.6 F, dangerous health problems can arise, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, liver damage, and heart attack. Hypothermia sets in when a person’s body temperature goes below 95 F. Left untreated, hypothermia can shut down the body’s heart and respiratory systems and lead to death. Older people are at greatest risk for cold-related

Dangers of Cold Weather for Seniors

Older adults lose body heat faster and are less able to tolerate cold than younger

death—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consistently reports that more people die from excessive cold than excessive heat. “The elderly do not need to be outside in frigid weather to run into problems,” said Gregg Balbera, president of Right at Home Nassau Suffolk. “Living inside in intense air conditioning or with inadequate heat can invite hypothermia. Also, older adults with confused thinking may not be selfaware of their dropping body temperature, so caregivers need to be extra vigilant to check for signs of hypothermia including shivering, slurred speech, shallow breathing and a weak pulse.”

Causes of Low Body Temperature

Besides exposure to cold temperatures and moisture, seniors can face a drop in body temperature because of a number of other medical

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s the holidays approach, a baby gift may be on your shopping list. Since babies cannot share their needs, it can be challenging to know what to buy for your littlest gift recipients. Consider that safety comes first. Baby toys should not include small parts that can easily come off. One way babies learn about their world is by putting items in their mouths. Be sure that if what you purchase can be mouthed it is safe. The more complex the toy, the less complex the play, and the less complex the toy, the more complex the play. Consider gifts that have children create, think and problem solve. These are gifts that enhance brain development.

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Toys Toys that stimulate the senses and teach about cause and effect offer babies important feedback. Toys that have lots of flashing PARENTING lights and loud noises can be over-stimulating. Babies MATTERS love to feel different textures. Graziella Simonetti Consider items that support motor development. Safe teething toys can provide both towards building literacy skills. These books are sturdier entertainment and a needed sensory experience. and can be used time and time again. They are drool proof and are durable enough Clothes to survive a baby’s exploring Parents often get clothes for it orally. the first few months of life.

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Consider gifting clothes that children can wear as they get older. Consider in what month the child was born and be sure the outfit is seasonally appropriate for when it will be used. For example, if the

child was born in May, and you are purchasing an outfit for sized 12 months, consider the weather in May and steer clear of buying a heavy winter outfit.

Items for on the go Buying portable sleepers, portable high chairs, and umbrella strollers will help parents have the items they need for when they are out.

Activity gyms Toys that babies can kick and pull and independently rattle can provide both entertainment and important exercise. This can also be an inviting space for tummy time which is an exceptionally important activity for babies. Consider including mirrors, as babies love looking at faces.

Gift certificates Gift cards to stores where the

parent can purchase clothing, formula, bottles, diapers and other equipment are always helpful. Gift cards can also be purchased for activities such as swimming, music classes and photo shoots. Graziella Simonetti is a parent educator for EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute and works as an early childhood social worker for the NYC DOE. She holds an advanced certificate in parent education from Adelphi University and is a NYSPEP credentialed parenting educator. Simonetti is a former kindergarten teacher.

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head and tail lights, are also designed with wheelie popping racing motors. he 2018 Hess Truck is back and All you have to do is pull back on the ATV and motorbike and watch them it’s better than ever. This year, the annual truck is a RV that also speed off across the room. To activate the impressive LED comes with an ATV and motorbike lights on the ATV and motorbike just that you can store inside. slightly turn the motorcyclist’s head to Reminiscent to Hess’ 1998 RV release, this RV is updated with a sleek the side and turn on the switch on the bottom of the ATV. and modern design that kids and This 3-in-1 toy doesn’t feature any adults of all ages will appreciate. signature sounds, but does feature The RV, which is loaded with 60 green and chrome accents with a powerful LED lights that could light total of 73 lights—the most ever on a up a room when the lights are turned holiday Hess toy truck. off, comes equipped with three ramp The 2018 Hess RV with ATV and doors that fold down for quick and Motorbike is available exclusively easy access to the ATV and motoronline at www.hesstoytruck.com and bike that are inside. The ATV and remains a highly sought-after collectmotorbike components are stored in ible and treasured holiday tradition see-through internally illuminated that has been shared among families compartments. The oversized ATV, which is for generations. equipped with nine lights, and the The 2018 Hess RV is $33.99 with free touring-style motorbike, which is standard shipping and comes with equipped with four lights that include eight Energizer batteries. amurray@antonmediagroup.com

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and more. Loads of aromatherapy essential oils melt into the water, then into your skin for a supremely he holidays are upon us and softening and scented utopia. With whether you need to destress ingredients sourced from natural from the impending madness of plant oils devoid of preservatives and house guests, shopping and decorating sulfates (the added color is for fun and or just want to gift someone with a will not stain your tub) enjoy the soak unique present, consider pondering it and some time to yourself. in the tub. As someone who stresses herself Settle in for a good soak with out long before the holidays, I loved Anjou’s 12 fragrant bath bombs, exthe lavender and peppermint bombs, ploding with tons of colors and bubble which helped soothe my temperafun. These organic, fizzy bathtime ment. I indulged in the sweet orange treats each feature 12 natural essential scent on a Saturday morning, which oils including lavender, frankincense, woke me up a bit before running rosemary, sweet orange, peppermint some errands (I imagine the lemon jfauci@antonmediagroup.com

and lemongrass scent would have the same affect). While frankincense can offer a variety of health benefits including helping relieve chronic stress and anxiety, it also reduces pain and inflammation while boosting

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lthough it is the most wonderful time of the year, the holidays can also be stressful and daunting, especially for those with a long shopping list or large family gathering to plan for. This season, give yourself the gift of relaxation with a Buddha Board, a clean slate that lets you paint on it with water and then watch as your design slowly fades away. Buddha Board (12” x 9.5” x 1/4”) features a paintable surface and includes a bamboo brush and Japanese style water tray and stand. The board encourages valuing the present and relaxing the mind as it effortlessly brings out the creative side in everyone. This is a perfect gift for kids ages 5 and older. Give the gift of creative space with the Buddha Board and enjoy living in the moment. The Buddha Board retails at $34.95 on www.buddhaboard.com. —Jennifer Fauci

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‘Tis The Season For Smiles E

1-800-Flowers.com Inc. introduces special collection to benefit Smile Farms

veryone’s favorite flower and lifestyle gift organization,” added Jodi Taggart, Senior Director of Simply Chocolate brand recently introduced a special collection Smile Farms. “Funds raised from this holiday collecof eight holiday gifts to benefit Smile Farms, a tion will help us provide developmentally disabled nonprofit organization which provides employment adults with wonderful work opportunities at local in agricultural settings to individuals with developfarms, urban gardens, greenhouses and farm stands mental disabilities. This is the first year the company in the communities where they live. From a company has offered a seasonal gift collection to support Smile that is all about gifting and sharing, we couldn’t ask Farms, its signature philanthropic partner. for a better holiday gift than this initiative.” Through Dec. 24, customers can shop the collecThe special holiday collection features a curated tion here and the company will donate 20 percent of assortment of gifts from across the company’s the net proceeds from each gift purchased from the portfolio of brands, including 1-800-Flowers.com collection to Smile Farms. Peppermint Roses ($51.99), inEstablished by the McCann spired by the classic peppermint family of 1-800-Flowers.com, pinwheel candy; Harry & David Inc. in 2015, Smile Farms creates Savory Snack Tin ($49.99), which much-needed jobs for adults includes rice cracker trail mix, with disabilities and enables delicious hickory-smoked sumthem to contribute and flourish mer sausage, premium mixed in the communities where they nuts and much more; Moose live. The organization currently Munch Premium Popcorn employs developmentally Mini Holiday Tin ($24.99); disabled adults and serves adults Wolferman’s Bakery Sampler and children with disabilities Box ($24.99), which includes an Wolferman’s Bakery through its seven locations in the assortment of delectable bakery Sampler Box U.S. and counting. treats and Tiffin blend coffee; “During this season of sharing, Cheryl’s Cookies Snowflake we are pleased to offer our Cookie Pail ($39.99), filled with customers an opportunity to buttercream frosted cookies; 1-800-Flowers.com give back through this special The Popcorn Factory Snow collection of gifts,” said Chris Day Popcorn Tin ($36), Simply McCann, Chief Executive Officer of 1-800-Flowers. Chocolate Divine Distinction Gift Tower ($89.99), com, Inc. “Everyone who knows and loves someone featuring chocolate almond bark, dessert truffles, butter almond toffee squares, dark chocolate caramel with developmental disabilities understands how pretzel clusters and more; and 1-800-Baskets. important it is for them to have a sense of belonging com’s Premier Favorites Sweets & Treats Gift Basket by contributing in their community. As a company, ($69.99), brimming with caramel popcorn, frosted we are committed to helping Smile Farms in its buttercream and snickerdoodle cookies, dark chocomission to empower this underserved population shipping and no service charge for one full year on and provide even more differently-abled individuals late truffles, kettle corn clusters and more. purchases made across the 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. Shoppers can also save while giving back to Smile the opportunity to flourish.” portfolio of brands. Farms by becoming a member of the Celebrations “We are so grateful to 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. —Jennifer Fauci Passport loyalty program, which offers free standard for its ongoing collaboration and support of our

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HolidayEvents DELIGHTFUL • FUN • ENTERTAINING

COE HALL • PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM JOIN, RENEW 0R GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP!

Members receive free and discounted admission to many of our programs and events, exclusive invitations, and discounts at the garden gift shop and local garden centers. Contact Lilly McGurk 516-922-8676.

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Free Admission! Free Activities! No Parking Fee! 5:00pm - 8:00pm / Tree will be lit at 6:00pm sharp! Delight in all kinds of holiday excitement at Planting Fields Arboretum including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet, and the House of the Red Hart Singers. Coe Hall decorated for the season will be open for self-guided visits. Visit with Santa until 7:30pm in the Hay Barn! For more information, call Jennifer Lavella, (516) 922-8678 or jlavella@plantingfields.org. SAT. & SUN., DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2018 & SAT. & SUN., DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2018

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AT COE HALL

$10 Admission Fee / FREE for members and children under 12 / 11:00am - 4:00pm Experience gorgeous Coe Hall decorated in holiday style and enjoy the holiday spirit! See Santa, children's face painting, listen to the wonderful live music throughout the day by Jack Kohl (pianist), the Como Brothers, and the House of the Red Hart singers. For more information, call Jennifer Lavella, (516) 922-8678 or jlavella@plantingfields.org.

HOLIDAY POINSETTIA & CYCLAMEN DISPLAY 10:00am - 4:00pm daily in the Main Greenhouse On display from December 5 through first week of January

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7:00pm at Coe Hall $40 Non- Members $25 Members Eden Lane is a jazz band with an affinity for film noir and classic romance. Anchored by redheaded songbird, Stephanie Layton, they perform jazz standards from The Great American Songbook and the Prohibition Era, crafting their sets to combine fresh takes on famous tunes with rare gems from deep in the vintage vault. Purchase tickets online or call Max Fogel (516) 922-8668.

TICKETS FOR PERFORMANCES CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE, WWW.PLANTINGFIELDS.ORG/EVENTS For more information about events, contact Jennifer Lavella at jlavella@plantingfields.org or Max Fogel at education@plantingfields.org

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On Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Mitchells, an independent, family-owned men’s and women’s specialty store, located at 270 Main St. in Huntington will be hosting a holiday shopping benefit for Autism Communities, Inc., a private 501c3 organization, whose mission is to

provide housing solutions for adults with autism in safe, supportive communities where they can enjoy fulfilling lives, supported by a person-centered culture of care for their lifetime, and Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive

therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, as well as those who have been abused or neglected, veterans and the economically challenged. Mitchells will donate 10 percent of all sales made during the event to

Autism Communities and Pal-OMine Equestrian. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be music. For more information, visit www.autismcommunities.org or call 631-302-0095, or www.pal-o-mine. org or call 631.348.1389. To contact Mitchells, call 631.423-1660.

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Prevention of cold exposure to seniors takes precautionary measures before winter sets in and ongoing observation by family members, caregivers and those familiar with the older loved one’s health and living environment. Balbera recommends these tips for caregivers to help seniors stay warm this winter: • Keep the home properly heated at a temperature of 68 F to 70 F. • Winterize windows and doors with weather stripping and caulk. • Close heat vents and shut doors in rooms that are seldom used. • Put socks and slippers on the senior and use a blanket over legs. • Make sure the senior wears a hat, scarf and gloves when going outside. • Have the senior change out of damp or wet clothes right away. • Help the senior practice sound nutrition to fuel the body’s heat and energy sources. • Ensure the senior stays fully hydrated—dry air temperatures inside and outside can cause dehydration. • Support the senior in eating regular meals to stimulate the body’s own thermostat. • Avoid alcohol consumption, which can trigger heat loss. • Learn the temperature-lowering effect of specific medications and over-the-counter drugs. • Be aware that some space heaters and fireplaces are fire hazards and can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. • Devise an evacuation plan in case of a power outage or the furnace/heat source breaks down. • Create a plan for family and friends to check on the senior regularly, especially during colder weather. —Submitted by Right at Home

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Penguins, Premieres And Popular Pastimes at LICM

isitors to Long Island Children’s Museum this week can escape the cold while learning about penguins, snuggle into the LICM Theater to enjoy a new comedy for kids and enjoy creating with a building kits that have enthralled generations. Penguin Pals Tuesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Create your own cute Penguin Pal to waddle home with you this winter. Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

stART (Story + Art) Tuesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to noon Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by a take-home, book-inspired craft. This week in stART we will be reading “Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere!” by Bob Barner. After the story create a penguin puppet to take home! Ages 3-5. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members). The Big Bolt! A Comedy for Children Wednesday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Dec. 7 at 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Meet Jimmi a confident, curious girl and aspiring engineer who loves to build and explore with her friendly dog Conrad. While visiting a local construction site, Jimmi decides to take a big bolt home with her. A hilarious chain of events unfolds involving a confused mail carrier, a melodramatic opera singer and an overly confident construction supervisor. With Conrad’s guidance, Jimmi returns the Big Bolt to save the day. Laugh along with Jimmi on her misadventures, and learn important lessons about honesty, consequences and forgiveness. The Big Bolt! is written by Holly Hepp-Galvan and produced with her permission. Ages: 3 -8. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only. Kids in the Kitchen Friday, Dec. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to noon Little chefs use real cooking tools (with some help from adults) as we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish. As they make their treat, kids gain experience measuring ingredients, following directions and building their vocabulary. This week we’re making Snowflake Cookies.

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Generational Fun: Nostalgia, excitement and endless creativity happens when kids (and their grownups) step into LICM newest traveling exhibit, Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members). Celebrate with Candles Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. From fireworks to candles, light is used to celebrate holidays around the globe. Join us as we decorate our own candles; scooping different colored layers of sand, adding beautiful beads and a holiday decoration to make our candles complete. Ages: 4 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members). Traveling Exhibit: Tinkertory: Build Your Imagination Through Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 With LICM’s 25th birthday on their mind, the museum wanted an exhibit in place that would highlight the innovation, collaboration and play it is known for. Giant replicas of the classic TINKERTOY construction set provide the framework for fun, educational activities inspired by GE technologies that turn imagination into working solutions to real world challenges. Visitors can explore a walk-in size replica of the iconic canister, create their own designs in an open play area, experiment with renewable energy and water filtration and take part in a special scavenger hunt. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities are held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. For the safety of our visitors, Adults are not permitted in the museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, call 516-224-5800.

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tell a story of nature and humanity. Find him in conversation with author/ecologist Carl Safina, who wrote the book’s introduction ($12).

Parrish Art Museum Friday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill 631-283-2118 www.parrishart.org Artist Steve Miller’s book Radiographic makes use of technology like x-rays and MRI machines to

Susan Orlean: The Library Book with Susannah Cahalan, Ada Calhoun, and Karen Abbott Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Books Are Magic 225 Smith St. 718-246-2665 www.booksaremagic.net

Susan Orlean’s latest book is an exploration of libraries, and why they still hold an important place in American society. She’ll be in conversation with a trio of female reporters who call themselves the “Sob Sisters” (free).

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Just Announced | Dialogue 2018: Laurie Anderson in Conversation with William Kentridge Monday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture 8 W. 8th St. 212-673-6466 www.nyss.org NYSS, whose location was the original home of the Whitney Museum of American Art from 1931 to 1954, brings in a pair of creative forces for Dialogue 2018: artist and vocalist Laurie Anderson and South African multi-media master William Kentridge ($30 auditorium; $20 overflow room).

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Girl Scouts Receive Contribution From AT&T

SCOUT NEWS

T&T is continuing its support of Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s (GSNC) STEM Education Initiative for the fifth year. GSNC’s STEM Education Initiative offers a broad spectrum of STEM programming designed to open up the world of STEM to all girls. AT&T’s support enables GSNC to provide STEM experiences relevant to everyday life to girls of Nassau County. Most recently GSNC held its annual “Imagine Your Possibilities” STEM Conference at Hofstra University, an event where middle school girls experienced a full day of hands-on activities in various STEM fields and the unique opportunity to meet and interact with professional women in these fields. Studies show girls begin to lose interest in STEM during middle school and this is reflected in choice of high school courses and college majors. The goal of GSNC’s STEM Initiative is to expand girls’ overall interest in and confidence in their ability to tackle STEM-related subjects as they transition into their high school/college career path. To this

end, GSNC offers a variety of STEM programming targeting middle and high school girls. “We are extremely thankful AT&T continues to show their support with this generous contribution,” said Randell M. Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Our STEM Education Initiative is a crucial part of our programming and AT&T’s support

provides Girl Scouts endless opportunities to discover STEM-related experiences.” AT&T’s continued support of GSNC’s STEM Education Initiative is part of the company’s legacy of supporting educational programs focused on STEM disciplines in New York through AT&T Aspire, its signature $450 million philanthropic initiative which drives

innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on the issue including funding, technology, employee volunteerism and mentoring. With millions of students impacted since its launch in 2008, Aspire is one of the nation’s largest corporate commitments focused on school success and workforce readiness by creating new learning environments and educational delivery systems to help students succeed and prepare them to take on 21st-century careers. “AT&T is committed to creating opportunities for women to succeed in tech. We support Girl Scouts of Nassau County year after year because their program does amazing work to provide girls with access to STEM skills and to introduce them to various career paths in STEM,” said Marissa Shorenstein, President, Northeast Region, AT&T. “We hope that the Girl Scouts will continue to inspire girls to pursue their passions in the coming year,” To learn more about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, visit www.gsnc.org. —Anton Media Group

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). This week may have you wondering how you got here. Wonder no more. You are the best person for the job; that’s why you were chosen. Of course, the best person isn’t always the most qualified. The best person is the one in the position to do a good job. That’s you, so just do it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can’t make a calculated guess about incalculable things. The risks that offer themselves to you this week have rather unquantifiable stakes that involve things such as feelings and aesthetics. Because you won’t be able to deduce the odds of success through logical means, let your heart and intuition do the math. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your support system isn’t a “set it and forget it” situation. Even if you were lucky enough to be born into a group of supportive people, there’s still a level of maintenance that’s a constant in relationships. This week, you’ll be adding to your team, in casual but nonetheless significant ways. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Relationships are built over time. You’ll really click with a person. You may reach a certain social “destination” very quickly. It may seem you’ve found a shortcut. Alas, there are no shortcuts. You’ll eventually have to go back over the territory you missed. But that’s good, too, because it will be a pleasure. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In any given day, you play many roles. In some situations, you’re the top dog, and in others, you’re a low servant. It’s your goal to do your best in each role, the status of the role being irrelevant to your approach and performance. There is power in every position, and you will leverage it to tremendous effect. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When you’re being led to an option by people who would benefit from your choosing it, it’s pretty tricky to see other available options. Yet there are many. Events of the week will gently shake you awake so you can take them all in. There’s one direction that plays to your strengths, and there’s no good reason not to take it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will be good to limit the time you spend in areas where there is clearly no definitive answer, no solid solution in sight. Perhaps this has to do with matters of love and politics. The philosophizing could go on for a long while, as is par for the course in the land of the theoretical. This week, your happiness depends on results that can be counted. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Language is power, leverage, a tool and a marker of where we are with ourselves and the world. Although it can be difficult to herd up your thoughts and get them marching in your preferred direction, it’s far less difficult to monitor your language, steer it from negative bias and focus it toward your own empowerment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You aim to apply wisdom and reason across the board, from the smallest decision of which ketchup brand to buy to the big decision of where to spend your leisure and with whom. The latter choice could significantly alter everyone’s course, as the role of friendly influence cannot be underestimated. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Studies estimate that it takes 200 hours in a relationship with another person to become a close friend, which is why, when closeness is what you desire, putting in the time is a must. But you don’t stop there. You do it in style. You’ll find creative and interesting ways to connect with others this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This week, you’re able to get inwardly honest about how you feel around different people. You’ll notice things you didn’t before. For instance, you haven’t always chosen to be around people who make you feel safe and comfortable. Make your own comfort a priority and life gets easier across the board. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Who is helping you solve the problems of life? Not the same person who sent you on a wild chase last time. In the end, that felt like the opposite of help. You’re wiser now, and besides, you just don’t have time for it. The answers you need will come in an intelligent, expert and customized form.

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Annual Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa Delight in all kinds of holiday excitement at Planting Fields Arboretum including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet, and the House of the Red Hart Singers. Coe Hall decorated

for the season will be open for self-guided visits. Visit with Santa until 7:30 p.m. in the Hay Barn. For more information, email Jennifer Lavella at jlavella@plantingfields.org. From 5 to 8 p.m. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. sharp. Free admission, activities and no parking fee. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, NY.

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Hanukkah Party With Comedienne Talia Reese Mining laughs from her double life as an Orthodox Jewish mom (and former bankruptcy lawyer) by day and a rip-roaring standup comic by night, rising comedy star Talia Reese has appeared on network television and has completed residencies at The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ and Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She continues to be a constant presence in New York’s top clubs, as well as Jewish events and fundraisers. Finger food, salads and wine will be served. RSVP

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Jack Kohl (pianist), the Como Brothers, and the House of the Red Hart singers. For more information, email jlavella@ plantingfields.org. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 admission fee/free for members and children under 12. Event will also be held Dec. 15 and 16.

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Nassau Pops Concert From the classical to the traditional Christmas favorites, The Nassau Pops will continue to bring its Christmas cheer to Long Island. The orchestra will be joined by vocalists Jack and Ann Cassin and The Mineola Choral Society. At Chaminade High School, located at 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola. Admission is free, but guests are requested to bring an unwrapped children’s toy for Toys for Tots. 3 p.m. For more information, call 516-565-0646.

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in honor of the first Mickey Mouse Club variety show that premiered on television in 1955. In honor of Mickey’s birthday, the diner is also serving up some sweet treats such as confetti celebration and triple chocolate surprise ice cream from Ample Hills Creamery. At the end of the exhibit inside the exhibit’s retail store, is the psychedelic Mickey Mouse Cosmic Cavern, which was created by artist Kenny Scharf. Located at 60 10th Ave., in Manhattan, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition is open now through Feb. 10, 2019. The exhibition is closed on Mondays. To purchase tickets, visit www.partners.disney.com/ mickey-the-true-original-exhibition.

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childhood that found him going to synagogue and racing home to listen the sounds of ‘50s pop and early rock and roll to following his ambitions and climbing the ladder with adventures at numerous stops that included working for Billboard, plugging songs at the Brill Building and chasing talent in London, Paris and New York City. It’s the kind of life story you wouldn’t believe if it was presented as a fictional screenplay. Yet, this is Stein’s journey in black and white. And as eager as he was to pen it, the actual

process wasn’t the most challenging part of writing this autobiography. “When I was approached to write it, I jumped at the idea of doing it,” he said. “I’d always thought about it, but you know, when you’re running a small company, like Sire always was, you don’t really have the time for it. Finding the time was the most difficult part. Once I got started, it just kind of flowed. It was just getting the determination to do it and see it through. I did spend a lot of time on the book, but I’m glad that I did it. I really am.”

Having grown up sharing a bedroom with his older sister, the young Stein’s tastes were shaped by the music coming out of her radio—the country music of Hank Williams broadcast by AM stations broadcasting from hundreds of miles away. The pop of Patti Page, the doo-wop of early pioneers The Crows and Otis Williams and The Charms, and the early R&B of Fats Domino’s “The Fat Man.” It was enough to get him to rush home from Saturday service to catch The Martin Block Show, where the program’s namesake played the Top 25 on the Billboard charts along with the top five R&B and country music hits. Stein’s zeal found him meticulously copying the charts into a notebook which eventually led to the young teen heading over to the magazine’s offices and asking to research their charts as part of a fictional school project. His self-created internship led to his getting hired as a clerk and the publication was his first gateway into befriending a number of present-day and future movers and shakers that included editor-in-chief Paul Ackerman, Jerry

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Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun, Leonard Chess Duck and Denis McNamara were the and most importantly, Syd Nathan, the initiates. Fellow iconoclast McNamara, late founder of the hugely influential who often criss-crossed paths and R&B, blues and country music imprint worked closely with Stein in breaking King Records, home to James Brown & new artists, counts his relationship with the Fabulous Flames. Nathan wound up the record company icon as being one of playing a major role in the young music his most treasured ones. fan’s life. “Meeting Seymour Stein, who we “Syd said I really had what it takes. met through the craziest and oddest He said he came into New York once a occurrence, was a major milestone for month [to visit Billboard] and the next me. To befriend him and also realize that time he came he and I were in, he wanted on the same me to come into wavelength at his office. He that point and gave me a load time [in WLIR’s of King Records history] helped and then we us immensely,” continued our McNamara conversations,” said. “I really Stein recalled. want to ac“He said if I knowledge him really wanted to more because really learn the Seymour has record business, been tremenI wasn’t going dous and a to learn it at friend. And Ice-T introducing Stein at the 14th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Billboard. He also, a real good (Photo by Bob Gruen) invited me to music guy to come out and talk music with stay with his wife and family for a few and hang out with and do stuff because weeks in the summer, which I did. He Seymour is one of the originals. He’s like was my greatest mentor of all by far and an Ahmet Ertegun.” I’ve had a lot of great mentors.” While his health has slowed him down While Sire was founded in 1966, it somewhat, Stein remains musically wasn’t until the mid to late 1970s when active, having recently returned from Stein’s combination of savvy taste, a trip abroad to Israel, where he was encyclopedic knowledge of music, promoting pop music. That said, Sire unbridled zeal and fantastic set of ears Records continues to be one of his led to his consistently unearthing the proudest professional achievements. kind of seminal talent major label rivals “I think what’s most remarkable about were routinely missing the boat on. Sire is that it’s such a small operation but It’s the kind of track record that not the bands and the artists that came forth only led to his landing in the Rock and were just incredible,” he said. Roll Hall of Fame in the lifetime achieve“While I’m sure they weren’t all [sucment category in 2005, but also being cessful], because we all make mistakes, inducted into the Long Island Music I think the majority of them were and Hall of Fame earlier this month. WLIR they’re still very, very much remembered stalwarts and longtime friends Larry the and their music hasn’t faded away.”

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urquoise waters, mineral springs, a lush rainforest and fishing villages that dot white sand volcanic beaches. Welcome to St. Lucia. What many have deemed “the new Hawaii,” the Eastern Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia has become a favorite destination for honeymooners and families alike. Known for its twin mountains, or Pitons, the island is more than a vacation; it’s an experience. There are not many places on earth where tourists are so welcomed into the Creole culture by locals, who are ready to embrace visitors and display the pride they have for their island. As you prepare your trip, consider these must-see sights and activities that will make your time in St. Lucia unforgettable.

Sulphur Springs and Mudbaths Saint Lucia has a history of offering restorative and rejuvenating treatments. At the hot mineral-rich springs of Soufrière’s volcano, visitors can soak away their aches and pains—and age—in the bathing pools at Sulphur Springs. With charcoal-colored purifying mud as the ultimate natural spa treatment, bathers take a dip in the hot springs, then coat themselves in gray mud and wait to dry in the sun. Many have said their skin looks brighter and feels smoother after just one trip. After a good cleanse, take a tour of the springs, which is the hottest and most active geothermal area on the island and only drive-in volcano in the world. Watch active geysers shoot out smoke and learn about sulfur’s magic powers.

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St. Lucia’s Caribbean oasis brims with rest and relaxation as well as history, exploration and a healthy dose of island activities. (Photos by Jennifer Fauci and Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, Sugar Beach)

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St. Lucia’s Piton mountains are the most photographed landmark on the island, which is known for the two mountainous volcanic spires. Visitors can climb one or both of the UNESCO World Heritagelisted mountains with Gros Piton measuring 786 metres high and Petit Piton at 739 metres. The climb to the top takes a few hours, with several rest stops along the way. Locals take groups of climbers up the pitons with a history lesson along the way. When you reach the top, the view can’t be beat. On the way back down, climbers can buy a shirt that displays their victorious ascent, and enjoy ice cream and cold water to cool off. The Pitons are depicted everywhere on the island, and they are a natural beauty to behold.

If you wish to immerse yourself in nature, take a tour of Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens at Soufrière Estate, one of the oldest and best preserved estates of St. Lucia. The gardens, which encompass six acres of the property, were created in memory of the estate’s owners. Home to the picturesque Diamond Waterfall whose water flows straight from the Sulphur Springs, visitors will encounter dozens of birds, insects, colorful flowers and plant life. The mineral baths, which were restored by King Louis XVI of France, await explorers, who can relax their muscles before moving on to another adventure.

When booking a stay at St. Lucia, the island offers all-inclusive hotels, couples-only hotels, family-friendly and luxury hotels. If you want to treat yourself, there’s no better place to take it all in than at the Viceroy Resort of Sugar Beach. Set within more than 100 acres of the rainforest and on the site of an 18th-century sugar plantation, the luxurious resort is set steps away from the snow white sand of Sugar Beach. A relaxing day on the beach, snorkeling in the marina or floating at sea sets guests adrift among the pitons, which are in full view from anywhere on the property. Five-star dining, exquisite cottages and suites and a caring staff that goes above and beyond for all guests is what you can expect during your stay.

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he Space at Westbury once again served as the host for the the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHOF) and its Seventh Induction Awards Ceremony & Fundraising Gala. Founded in 2004, the LIMHOF hosts this biannual event to recognize a broad group of visionaries, legends and leaders in all aspects of music, from recording artists to producers to technicians and venues. This year’s crop of inductees represent the four New York counties that the hall recognizes—Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk—and were either born and raised in these territories or have resided here for a significant portion of their careers. This year’s class consisted of hip-hop icons EPMD, emo stalwarts Taking

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founder/publisher Rich Branciforte and record producer/Woodstock promoter Artie Kornfeld. The evening wrapped up with the induction of music industry titan Seymour Stein, co-founder of Sire Records and the man who discovered countless acts including The Ramones, Madonna, Talking Heads, The Pretenders and Depeche Mode. A number of LIMHOF members returned to serve as initiates for some of the current class including Public Enemy’s Chuck D. and Billy Joel. Joel, who helped recognize his longtime guitarist/musical director Tommy Byrnes as part of the newly created Long Island—Hired Guns Award, which shines the spotlight on exceptional sideBilly Joel men, also served to welcome old friend Murphy into the LIMHOF family. It was an act he was more than happy to help out with. “We started at the same time and we go way back,” Joel said. “He’s a really good guy and a great musician and I’m really happy to be here for him.” Unlike most of the inductees who hailed from the aformentioned Long Island counties and New York City boroughs, Oklahoma native Webb is someone who came to the area late and has called the Town of Oyster Bay home, along with his wife Laura Savini. Despite being a native Midwesterner, the septuagenarian admits an affinity for his adopted home. “I grew up, not in impoverished but certainly not opulent

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circumstances,” Webb said. “My grandfather was a farmer and I did a lot of hard, physical labor. I think that’s also one reason I identify with Long Island.” Brooklyn-born Stein also had a deep connection with Long Island, particulary WLIR, whose longtime program director Denis McNamara initiated the music mogul that night, along with DJ Larry “The Duck” Dunn. Stein, who also appeared in New Wave: Dare To Be Different, a documentary about the station, waxed poetic about the station’s importance and the symbiotic relationship his label had with it. “Everyone on WLIR-Larry the Duck, Denis—it was the greatest station. A few other stations around the country picked up what they were doing. But no one had the problems that they had to overcome,” Stein recalled. “It was so hard to get it in New York. I had to put my radio out my window to get it. I think that in those days, I was probably spending four or five months a year in London finding talent. And whenever I heard something good, whether I signed it or not, I made Denis aware of it.” Also recognized as the 2018 Music Educator of Note was Westbury’s Lynette Carr-Hicks, who teaches at the Uniondale School District. She not only received the award, but led her Uniondale High School Choir in performing several numbers including a collaboration with Melanie on the latter’s 1970 hit, “Lay Down (Candles In the Rain).”

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ew York is not known as an active recruiting ground for high-level football players, with most of the shining stars in the country coming from the Sun Belt. The last five-star recruit from New York used to be Thomas Holley, a Brooklyn-native that was recruited to the University of Florida in 2014. That changed with Long Island’s own Jeremy Ruckert in 2018. “I remember going out at halftime during [New York] Jets games with my little brother and we would just play out in the street with my Dad,” said Ruckert. “We would have a catch and think of different games. That’s the earliest memory I have [with football].” Ruckert grew up and went to school in Lindenhurst. Since he was little, he had a love for the gridiron sport. In middle school, he and his friends played in the little leagues. Then came his chance to shine at Lindenhurst High School for the Bulldogs. “It was awesome because I played there and my dad played there when he was younger,” said Ruckert. “A lot of my coaches there were actually on some of his teams when he was in high school so it was pretty cool playing for my home town and having them rallying behind us.” Ruckert was a hybrid player for the Bulldogs, but he was mainly a wide receiver while taking on roles in the running game and on defense. He compiled 2,460 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns in three seasons on the team. He was key in Lindenhurst’s first ever Long Island championship, beating Oceanside 40-23 in 2017. The star athlete played various other sports as well. He played on the varsity baseball and basketball teams, as well as soccer until his sophomore year. However, his heart was in football and he knew he wanted to pursue it beyond Lindenhurst. “I knew it was going to be something I wanted to continue with and practice at,” said Ruckert. “I just had a love for it. I love practicing it and getting better. It just worked for me.” In the final few years of his high school career, Ruckert began to get noticed on a more national stage. Scouts began coming to his games and were

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Jeremy Ruckert is a rare five-star recruit from Long Island, the first from the area since 2005. He is in his first year at Ohio State University. (Photos provided by Ohio State Athletics) looking to bring him to their school once he was done at Lindenhurst. It’s not something that often happens in the area, where an athlete is getting noticed immediately, rather than having to reach out to colleges with game tape. “After my sophomore year in high school, a bunch of colleges started reaching out,” said Ruckert. “Once a couple of big time schools started reaching out, a bunch of other schools started piling in. It was a good experience.” Many recruiting firms initially had Ruckert tabbed as a fourstar recruit, which surprised Ruckert at first. But after he decided to dedicate time to improving on that, he ended up having his best season senior year, where he not only had the most receiving touchdowns in his career (13), but also had 13 sacks for the defense. That gave him a five-star rating, which brought the likes of University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Wisconsin into the mix of those recruiting him. Ruckert decided to attend another major school that was trying to get him on their team: The Ohio State University. He joined the team in June.

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“They’re obsessed with winning, the challenge of getting out on the field, and playing with the best of the best,” said Ruckert. “It’s been a awesome experience going against some of the best defensive linemen in the country every day in practice. Working with the older guys that have all this experience and learning from all them, as well as the coaches with 30-plus years of experience, is helping me become a complete football player.” Ruckert was recruited as a tight end, which gets him more involved in the blocking game for Ohio State. The team has not redshirted him, either, which means that he is available to play during the year. While most of the work he’s done has been on special teams, he got a chance to play on the offense during a blowout victory over Oregon State University at the start of the season. “It was really awesome. I got my first catch,” said Ruckert. “Seeing my whole family there and seeing 110,000 people watching and cheering you on and playing alongside the best was a great experience.” The 18-year old is just getting started in his career, and while being away from home is difficult, he will always be grateful for what the family and friends back home on Long Island have done for him. “There’s definitely a giant sense of pride of where I’m coming from,” said Ruckert. “I love my town, I love where I’m from. I miss it a lot. Just knowing that they have my back, especially knowing that people from the area don’t usually make it this far, they give me a great sense of support. I think about them all the time.”

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