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oanne Pierce a resident of Port Washington and teacher at Holy Child Academy in Old Westbury, has been inspiring others through her art classes, which are taught weekly through Instagram Live. Growing up in Port Washington and attending Schreiber High School, Pierce found her passion for art at a young age. “We had wonderful art teachers in the public schools, and I had a wonderful elementary school teacher, Mrs. Fitzgerald,” Pierce said. “I always loved drawing since I was a little girl. I can remember my first drawing of a horse when I was 6 years old.” Pierce has artists on both sides of her family, so drawing was a valued and welcomed hobby in her household growing up. See rest of story on pages 12-13 Port Washington News (USPS 438-940) Postmaster: Send address changes to Long Island Community Newspapers, P.O. Box 1578, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. Entered as periodicals postage paid at the Post Office at Mineola, N.Y. and additional mailing offices under the Act of Congress. Published 51 weeks with a double issue the last week of the year by Long Island Community Newspapers, 132 East Second St., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (P.O. Box 1578). Phone: 516-747-8282. Price per copy is $1.25. Annual subscription rate is $26 in Nassau County.

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Long Islanders Protest To Have Their Voices Heard

BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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rom coast to coast and from city to city, protests have erupted this past week over George Floyd, an African-American man who was murdered by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department in Minnesota. All four police officers involved in the murder of Floyd have been arrested and charged, but protesters are still demanding justice and for criminal justice reform for the African-American community. Last week, approximately 2,000 protesters—amid a worldwide pandemic—descended to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola to peacefully protest with their signs held high calling for unity and justice. With a heavy police presence on the ground and in the air to make sure the protest stayed peaceful, protesters of all ages, races and religions came together to listen to local leaders who gave speeches on the front steps of the legislative building.

Protesters gather on the lawn of the legislative building in Mineola. (Photo by Anthony Murray)

At the beginning of the protest, Reverend Arthur Mackey from the Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Roosevelt said that there are two viruses that have hit America. “There is the coronavirus of which we have lost more than 100,000 Americans and then there is this virus of racism that has been here for a mighty long time,” Mackey said. “Lord, as we deal with this virus of racism that has taken the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, help us to deal with

the virus of racism that’s right here in Nassau County. Certainly, we are disturbed by the murder and the lynching of George Floyd that we watched on videotape with officer Chauvin’s knee on the neck of George Floyd. All four of those officers must be arrested, convicted and be sent to life in prison.” Another speaker at the protest was Bobbie Powell, who is a member of the Hempstead NAACP branch. “We watched a man get lynched in 2020,” Powell said. “We can’t have this

anymore. It is not a crime to be dark skinned. The officers who stood by and watched this man take his last breath need to be held accountable.” In a statement, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she is proud of how residents and law enforcement are responding amongst the protests and how they’re dealing with the group of people who are inciting riots by looting and destroying businesses around the state. “Nassau will continue to safeguard our residents’ right to make their voices heard,” Curran said. “I want to also praise the men and women of our police department for their extraordinary professionalism. The county will continue to take every precaution necessary to keep everyone safe as well as protect businesses.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray @antonmediagroup.com

Long Island Police Misconduct Has Complicated Roots BY MIKE ADAMS

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While the protests against police brutality that have been held in Nassau and Suffolk County have so far been peaceful, experts say the issue of racially-motivated police misconduct is far from absent on Long Island. “There’s a history in Nassau County of mistreatment of persons of color by the police,” Frederick Brewington, a civil rights attorney who has spent decades litigating issues like police brutality on Long Island, said. “Policing in Nassau County, unfortunately, still has not emerged into the real 21st century.” Those claims of racially biased law enforcement were backed up by a Newsday investigation that found that non-whites on Long Island were arrested at nearly five times the rate of whites between 2005 and 2016. That discrimination can be reflected within police departments as well. Julius Pearse, president of the African American Museum of Nassau County, became the Village of Freeport’s first

African American police officer in 1962. He said he put up with consistent racism from his colleagues as he broke into the force. “I was not welcome at all,” Pearse said. “They tried every way they could, by using the n-word in front of me, by making black jokes in front of me. We had a probationary period for the first year, I went 13 months taking their abuse.” Pearse said those legacies exist today, and commented that there was “no way in Hell” George Floyd would be dead if he had been white. He also suggested police can improve their conduct through community policing, but added that the term has become watered down from how he implemented it decades ago. “When I hear them talking about community policing, it is shameful how they use the term,” Pearse said. “Every church, every social organization, I would sit down and talk with them. There was nothing that went on in that village for a while that I didn’t see before it happened, and I was able to do something about it.”

economic disparities that further disadvantage communities of color in the region, and contribute to many of the issues they currently face. “This is an octopus of a quagmire,” he said. “There’s so many tentacles and it’s so mixed up that we’ve gotten us into a place where we don’t even start to address the rudimentary concerns that show us that African Americans and Hispanics in the pandemic were dying at unprecedented numbers. That’s part of the socio-ecoProtesters in Mineola draw attention nomic reality that also affects policing to African Americans killed by police and everything else. The police across the country in recent years. indicators are just a symptom of a (Photo by Anthony Murray) very sick set of circumstances that we can make better, but our leaders have to take us there. We can’t be afraid to Brewington criticized several have that conversation.” aspects of the police departments The Nassau County Police themselves, but he also stated the Benevolent Association was contactcauses of those problems are far ed for this story, but did not respond deeper. The legacy of redlining and prior to publication. school segregation in communities throughout Long Island, Brewington said, have helped foment implicit biWhat did you think of this ases in the minds of people througharticle? Share your thoughts out both counties. Those legacies with me by email at: madams of discrimination have also created @antonmediagroup.com

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ELECTION COVERAGE

Congressman Peter King’s GOP Heir Apparent? Republican nominees present their case

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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hen Representative Peter King was first elected to the House of Representatives back in 1992, he ensured it would remain in Republican hands all the way through last year’s announcement that he was retiring from Congress after wrapping up his 14th term. His seat in New York’s 2nd congressional district stretches in the west from Levittown and wends east through North Wantagh, Seaford, South Farmingdale and Massapequa right into a number of Suffolk County communities including Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, Brentwood, Babylon, Oakdale and Ronkonkoma. In the upcoming Republican primary, Sayville resident Andrew Garbarino, who was tapped to run by Long Island Republican leaders, is squaring off against Massapequa’s Mike LiPetri. Garbarino has been a four-term assemblyman since 2013. LiPetri is a fellow legislator coming off of serving his first term. New York State’s primary election will be held on June 23.

Andrew Garbarino

Garbarino is a third-generation local businessman who works at his family law firm in downtown Sayville. During his four terms in the Assembly, he has taken on several positions of leadership. He is the Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Insurance and also sits on the Codes, Assemblyman Health, Higher Education, Andrew Garbarino and Racing and Wagering Committees. Garbarino has also been heavily involved in the work of the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), where he is a member of the executive committee.

Q: Why are you running? AG: At first, I asked myself why I wanted to leave. I have a safe seat, am doing what I want to do and I’m helping people. Then Congressman Lee Zeldin called and asked what I was thinking and I

said that I wanted to run but I didn’t know if it was the right move. He said when he ran in 2014, he was in a safe seat, doing good things and helping people. But he said now he’s helping people and doing good things down here [in Washington DC]. He said

Mike LiPetri

LiPetri is a Massapequa resident, attorney and firstterm legislator. He has fought to hold criminals accountable and root out and prevent public corruption in state government. LiPetri has also been an advocate for reduced state spending, small business growth and the elimination Assemblyman of regulations that hamper Mike LiPetri statewide economic development. He has taken steps to provide additional resources to help curtail the proliferation of heroin and other opioids in communities across the state and has been fighting hard to preserve water quality so Long Island can be a sustainable community for future generations.

Q: Why are you running? MLP: I’m running to make

voice to represent us and to vote on bills that are going to ultimately help Long Island. sure the people have a voice For me, what I’ve done as a on behalf of Long Islanders. state legislator, action speaks Not anybody who is going to louder than words. Where do something because of po- I come from as a self-made litical pressure. I want to have guy, I believe that’s what it where we can count on a the people are looking for

you can do good in more than one place. But down here, you can do it on a much bigger level and get involved in a much bigger way. It’s about making people’s lives better and being able to do it now on a bigger scale down in DC.

only going to come through negotiation. Bringing back money to protect the Great South Bay is also another big plank.

more than ever. Not where it’s nepotism or about who you know. It’s about who the best person is for the role.

recovery and increase private sector employment and job opportunities.

potential constituents? MLP: In this day and age, it’s a post-COVID-19 economic rebirth. We had a 16 percent unemployment rate across Long Island in April and we need to immediately change that and get people back to work and businesses back up and running. What I want to do is draft legislation providing for all administrative agencies to waive any federal regulation that imposes an economic burden on American businesses, charities, educational institutions and other employers. I’m looking to expedite the economic recovery. I want to create a means where we can reduce costs, assist in the

seat? MLP: I’ve been a leading voice in New York State on behalf of Republican values, principles and issues. Whether it’s providing funding for mental health services for veterans, speaking up against driver’s licenses for people who are here illegally, cash bail elimination or the call to eliminate ICE. In addition, I spearheaded a statewide water quality task force that allowed us to develop proactive solutions and created a report that I’m now handing over to State Democrats for them to implement so people can have clean drinking water for decades to come.

: How has your time as an assemblyman prepared you for this Congressional seat? : What are some major AG: It’s about knowing planks in your platform? the issues and being in the AG: Bringing the focus back legislature. You need to be to infrastructure spending. I able to read legislation, how know President Trump talked it affects people and think about doing a trillion-dollar outside of the box. It’s also infrastructure bill and he had about having the experience agreements with Democrats. of not only working with your Bringing money home and party, but across the aisle. doing this work is going to People get sick of partisanship make somebody’s life better. a lot. People want results. At The SALT deduction—getting the end of the day, if I wasn’t that back is going to be tough. prepared and ready to do this But this is where negotiation job, there is no way in hell comes in. As an attorney and Congressman King would a legislator—New York and have been supporting me for Long Island needs this. It’s this seat.

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Texting Hotline Now Available For Victims Of Domestic Violence BY CAROLINE RYAN

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voiding public spaces and working from home has helped to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for victims of domestic violence staying home may not be safe. Abusive partners may use the current pandemic and social distancing as a form of control, further compromising their safety. To help victims of domestic violence, New York State has recently introduced a 24/7 texting program and online service. This hotline allows victims to safely interact with an operator at Domestic Violence hotline without having to make a phone call. “We’ve seen a disturbing rise in domestic violence incidents since the outbreak of the coronavirus shut down our communities and forced many vulnerable individuals to stay home with their abusers,” Senator Anna M. Kaplan said. “New York State wants anyone in an abusive situation to know that there is help available 24/7 no

New York State Senator Anna Kaplan passed legislation, which will assist survivors of domestic violence. (Photo courtesy of Anna

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matter what your situation is, and now with the ability to use texting and web-chatting, there are more ways to get help discreetly without

further risking your safety. I urge anyone suffering in an abusive situation to take that first step towards a better life, and call or text the hotline to get help right away.” According to the Centers for Disease Control approximately one in four women and one in 10 men report experiencing some form of intimate partner violence (IPV) each year. According to the Nassau County Police Department there has been a 10 percent increase in domestic violence cases so far this year compared to last year. While shelters are still open, many are hesitant to leave their homes during this time. The Safe Center, a nonprofit organization which helps victims of domestic violence and child abuse is still allowing people to stay. The center, located in Bethpage has operators are available to speak anytime day or night. According to New York State Senator Anna Kaplan, Nassau County residents who are looking to leave a dangerous situation, or access a

shelter can contact the Safe Center’s 24/7 hotline. Operators will deploy an Uber to the survivors location and transport them to a safe place. If a victim does not feel comfortable visiting a safe center, they may want to consider staying with friends or relatives. While the pandemic is still a concern during this time, thehotline.org reminds those who are staying elsewhere to be extra mindful of good hygiene practices such as washing your hands regularly, avoiding touching your face and minimizing contact with surfaces that other people have had contact with. Victims are also encouraged to practice self-care and create a safety plan, if the choose to remain in their homes. For more information about creating a safety plan, visit www. thehotline.org. Victims of domestic violence can text 944-997-2121 or visit opdv.ny.gov for help. The Safe Center located is also available 24/7 by calling 516-542-0404.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Covert Avenue Chamber Of Commerce Adapts To New Normal

BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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hen the coronavirus pandemic hit Long Island in mid-March, it also hit local chambers of commerce. One of the chambers that had to quickly adapt to a new normal was the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce, which has the unique distinction of serving both the villages of Floral Park and Stewart Manor. Covert Avenue is home to many mom and pop shops, as well as some franchises. “Our first meeting was held on March 4 and it was a great success,” President of the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce Magdalena Chen said. “As of the week of March 15, everything turned upside down and we, as a chamber, had to readjust quickly. We moved all our communications and meetings over to Zoom. This platform has been invaluable to allow the chamber to continue supporting its members and also allowing our local business owners to come together to strategize, share information and concerns. When the shutdowns began, there was confusion and panic, especially among the business owners. As the president of the chamber and also a business owner, I had to get ahead of it. The chamber started working closely with Mayor Michael Onorato of Stewart Manor and Mayor Dominick Longobardi of Floral Park.” Chen instituted a resource coordinator, Aurora Tricoche, whose purpose is to curate the county, state and federal regulations, along with all the up-to-date funding resources available to business owners. “Aurora is an information specialist and met this challenge head on,” Chen said. “Aurora has proven invaluable and receives constant praise from our members. Even Mayor Longobardi has expressed interest in consulting with Aurora in the near future. She has also implemented a newsletter loaded with resources for our members.”

The Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce serves both Floral Park and Stewart Manor. (Photo by Anthony Murray) In coming days, the chamber has meetings with County Executive Laura Curran, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll and attorney John Guiffre, and it also suspended dues for this year in an effort to help alleviate any financial burden for business owners. The chamber also started promoting Covert Avenue businesses heavily on social media. Chen is also owner of Carvel on Covert Avenue, which has been a community staple for years. “Our doors at Carvel have managed to remain open during the lockdown,” Chen said. “Our store was the earliest adapter of safety protocols in terms of masks, gloves and disinfecting protocols. We did not wait for the governor and other officials to come to the conclusion that masks and gloves are essential during a pandemic. We value our employees and customers too much. My husband spent thousands on getting everything needed. In the beginning it was very difficult to find

disinfecting supplies, so we made our own. Everything in the beginning was very expensive. Since May, the Carvel Corporation has been supplying their stores with a weekly supply of disinfectant spray. The corporation was quick to adapt to all safety regulations and protocols, and they have been very good at keeping all their franchisees informed.” Carvel on Covert Avenue has installed plexiglass partitions on all of its counters for extra protection. Chen also put up signage in order to instruct customers of all safety rules and regulations. As an added service to the community, they also provide masks to customers who have forgotten them or who are just not aware of the laws. “Beginning from the week of March 15 through the end of April, sales were down considerably with all the hysteria going on,” Chen said. “However, we stayed above water due to the increase in our delivery services with Uber, GrubHub and DoorDash. As stress

levels started going up, so did sales. In the month of May, things started to turn around and sales have been steadily increasing. We have been incredibly blessed throughout this whole ordeal.” And with the county’s implementation of possible street closures to allow outdoor dining for local restaurants, Chen said that local business owners on Covert believe it’s not feasible. “When I polled the business owners, most have expressed concerns,” Chen said. “The majority of businesses that stayed opened during the lockdown survived because of the lifeline that delivery drivers provided and we really don’t want to mess with that. So as an avenue, we are considering all options and exploring all alternatives, such as bump outs and movie nights with a partial street closing.” Before the pandemic hit, Chen put forth the idea of having Covert Nights Out, where store owners stay open late. “We could illuminate the avenue and have a festive

feel,” Chen said. “During these nights we could even have some outdoor seating. This idea is now more relevant than ever and I have been in communication with Mayor Onorato and Mayor Longobardi on all possibilities. Both mayors are working tirelessly to offer any support that they can to help their business districts and for that we are incredibly grateful.” You can follow the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce on Instagram @covertavenue.li, on Facebook when you search Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce and on their website at www.covert chamber.com. You can also follow Carvel on Instagram @carvelstewartmanor and visit them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/Carvel-of-Stewart-Manor. What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: amurray@anton mediagroup.com

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Pandemic Takes Its Toll On Remaining Holocaust Survivors BY MIKE ADAMS AND JOSEPH WOLKIN

increase of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), madams@antonmediagroup.com reminding survivors of their jwolkin@antonmediagroup.com time in the camps. olocaust survivors “It’s bringing back memare disappearing. ories of being in hiding and Seventy-five years food shortages,” Turner said. after the Auschwitz-Birkenau “But they are incredibly death camp was liberated, adaptable. It’s definitely the COVID-19 pandemic bringing back memories of is bringing back too many disease.” familiar memories. Fortunately, only one of Days after each concentra- the roughly 22 Holocaust tion camp was individually survivors that the HMTC liberated throughout Europe, works with was diagnosed a pandemic of its own took with COVID-19 and did place. Tuberculosis spread survive. And the organization rapidly throughout camps, is grateful that its group of which turned into displaced survivors can continue to persons camps after World share their stories. War II. Early and often, people But if there’s a second wave who survived the brutality of of the coronavirus in the fall, the Nazi regime were not able which many have predicted, it to fight off this vicious disease. could harm the lives of those Many were sent to who have the important task Switzerland, where health of telling their Holocaust care could be provided to survival stories. all for free. Other former “They are our witnesses,” prisoners had a different fate, Turner said. “They are our unfortunately. most valuable members Seventy-five years later, when it comes to talking survivors of the Shoah about Holocaust memories. in Hebrew are fighting To lose someone before their off a different pandemic. time is devastating to our Auschwitz, specifically, had a community.” massive outbreak of tubercuThe survivors that the losis, which increased due to Museum of Jewish Heritage starvation, dehydration, boils, in New York City works with rashes, abscesses, exposure have also remained alive to feces and plenty of other through the pandemic, musedisturbing conditions. um president Jack Kliger said, The COVID-19 pandemic, though several have been though, is different. It often diagnosed with COVID-19 at targets the elderly, which one point or another. Kliger falls right in the tracks of said having living Holocaust Holocaust survivors, who are survivors is crucial to helping approximately between 75 people understand the magand 100 years old. nitude of the atrocities the Among some of the Jewish people suffered under victims are one of Belgium’s the Nazis, and that spreading last Holocaust survivors, their message before they’re Henri Kichka; New Jersey’s all gone is a sort of “race Margit Buchhalter Feldman; against the clock” for many Huntington’s Gerda organizations. But coronaviGarbatzky; and Queens’ Klara rus or no coronavirus, the day Weisz. These are not merely a when the Holocaust passed list of names. These are tragic from living experience is loses that represent the begin- coming, so the museum tries ning of the end of first-person to focus on not only record recollections of the horrors of the testimony of survivors, but World War II. passing it down to the next Helen Turner, the director generation. of education at the Holocaust “It’s important not only that Memorial and Tolerance we record as much testimony Center of Nassau County and as much history as (HMTC) in Glen Cove, said possible, but we also need to the pandemic has created an engage with the children and

Prisoners at the Majdanek concentration camp near Lublin, Poland were forced to dig mass graves for those who perished. grandchildren of survivors,” Kliger said. “They become the witnesses in the future. If you meet a witness, you become a witness, so we have a duel mission. One is to memorialize and have testimonies in an oral form, but we are running out of runway here. It’s not a far shore.” While that day lurks somewhere in the future, Kliger also said it’s important to focus on the extent to which Holocaust survivors have already succeeded in passing on their memories and strengthening their people. “It’s an amazing thing to know that this generation has done its job to rebuild the Jewish people,” Kliger said. “When you think about the fact that there were 9.5 million Jews in Europe and only 3 million at the end, the population of Jews around the world is almost where it was before the world started. You have to really admire what the survivors did. They survived, and also they renewed.” To Kliger, it’s the grandchildren of survivors that are going to prove to be the crucial generation in keeping their testimonies alive into the future. “The third generation, the grandchildren of survivors, will be the last generation effectively that really knew

The barbed-wire fence at Auschwitz I still remains on the property 75 years after the death camp was liberated.

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survivors,” Kliger said. “They’re going to be the witnesses and the storytellers and the people who carry forth that message. It’s really their turn to fulfill what is not only an honor but a responsibility to keep history alive and to never forget.” While the constant threat of losing first-person accounts of the Holocaust remain very real, those who can are still telling their stories. They are

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Local artist holds free art lessons to inspire others BY CAROLINE RYAN

a little girl. My dad’s hobby was woodcarving. He was often featured in many of the Cow Neck Historical oanne Pierce a resident of Port Washington and teacher at Holy Society’s shows.” After graduating from Schreiber Child Academy in Old Westbury, has been inspiring others through her High School, Pierce attended SUNY New Paltz, where she majored in art art classes, which are taught weekly through Instagram Live. education. Shortly upon graduation, Growing up in Port Washington Pierce became involved in the New and attending Schreiber High School, York art scene in Manhattan and has Pierce found her passion for art at a been teaching art ever since. young age. A talented artist, who’s medium is “We had wonderful art teachers pencil and oils, Pierce mostly paints in the public schools, and I had horses and nature landscapes. She a wonderful elementary school finds that her inspiration stems from teacher, Mrs. Fitzgerald,” Pierce said. the beauty of the nature that sur“I always loved drawing since I was rounds her. a little girl. I can remember my first “I’ve gotten my inspiration mostly drawing of a horse when I was 6 from nature and horses,” Pierce said. years old.” “I’ve loved horses since before I can Pierce has artists on both sides of remember. [Horses] have always her family, so drawing was a valued been a huge subject in art history. and welcomed hobby in her houseTheir magnificence, their forms are hold growing up. wonderful to recreate, their spirit. “My family was all very talented, They are so good from mental health, both sides, my mom and my dad,” emotional well-being. And the beauty Pierce said. “I used to sit and draw of the landscape—the water growing with my grandfather when I was up on Manhasset Bay.”

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Six years ago, Pierce’s son, Tom, Pierce has had people from all over helped her to create an online the world attend her lessons. platform to not only showcase her “This technology is so phenomeart, but to inspire others to be creative nal,” she said. “We’ve heard from peoand learn to draw. She came up ple from all over the world—Germany, with the idea of offering “Pierce the Australia and China.” HeArt lessons” as a way to bring art to Described as a cross between people who may not have access to it Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers, Pierce otherwise. also has a YouTube channel “I‘m used to brick and mortar (PiercetheHeArtlessons), where she galleries from when I showed teaches viewers how to paint in a in the ’80s,” Pierce said. relaxing style similar to that “I was thrilled to be of artist Bob Ross. involved with the “I hear from so online world many adults now and learn that [they] can’t I’ve gotten my inspiration about it. We mostly from nature and horses. draw,” Pierce said. talked last I’ve loved horses since before “I don’t want year about I can remember. [Horses] have people to feel that doing online always been a huge subject in way. Through classes with art history Their magnificence, my art classes, I how the world want to teach very their forms are wonderful to has changed. easy step-by-step recreate, their spirit. We developed instructions so people —Joanne Pierce Pierce the HeArt can at least start and lessons because I have a place where they feel wanted to reach as many safe trying.” people as I could with teaching art. I Pierce decided to offer these lessons wanted to have them love art as I was for free during the pandemic so that taught. I was so fortunate to have the people have the opportunity to exbackground I had in Port Washington plore their creative side. Especially in and I wanted to be able to give that a time when many cannot afford the out to the world.” luxuries of expensive art equipment or Since the virtual classes began, private instruction.

Joanne Pierce has been teaching art lessons via Instagram Live every Wednesday at 7 p.m. “I feel that creation is so important, especially now—we’re so isolated from each other,” Pierce said. “I didn’t have many resources as a kid to take art lessons. I like to give these art lessons for free because I know what it’s like to be a kid and not have a lot of resources.” Since the pandemic began, Pierce has been teaching viewers how to draw, holding classes for children and adults every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. on Instagram live by searching

The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse painted by Joanne Pierce. for @piercetheheartlessons. The lessons are free, fun and educational for beginner artists. All that is required is a piece of paper and a pencil. Head over to www.jypfineart. com to check out Pierce’s work.

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After Backlash, Nassau Community College Will Resume Autism Program BY JOSEPH WOLKIN

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hen Nassau Community College (NCC) announced it would cut a vital program, the Nassau County Legislature was furious. The institution said that due to financial constraints, it was forced to cut a pair of programs meant to help students who have autism. The two programs, known as Aspires and Achilles, each provide different services, such as one-on-one weekly sessions, group counseling and activities that can help social skill issues. “Please do not make or continue to make any plans to recruit new students going forward,” interim Vice President Valerie Collins said in an April letter to faculty. “The Achilles and Aspires programs will continue through the conclusion of this semester. The decision to end the programs this semester was, of course, influenced by financial concerns.” Richard Nicolello (R—New Hyde Park), presiding officer of the Nassau

Richard Nicolello County Legislature, aimed to save the program and pressured the university to do so. In a letter to Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, president of Nassau

Community College, Nicolello voiced his frustration with the initial decision. “I write to you today to inform you that the majority delegation to the Nassau County Legislature will not vote to approve the Nassau Community College budget until such programs are fully restored,” Nicolello wrote. “As presented, the proposed Nassau Community College budget adds funding to its reserves. We fully understand the need to increase the reserves. However, increasing the reserves while cutting programs for those with disabilities is a policy we will not support.” Originally, Nassau Community College had a plan in place for students suffering from autism to receive different services from the Center for Students with Disabilities. However, there was backlash because the Aspires and Achilles programs offers specific, case-by-case assistance. In an interview with Nicolello on June 1, he said NCC has reversed its decision and will indeed continue the program for the 2020-21 academic

year. “I just spoke to the president of the college,” Nicolello said. “He said they are going to continue both programs— Achilles and Aspires. The only change he’s making is he’s putting it under the jurisdiction of the Center for Students with Disabilities. But the programs will be continued.” Now that the program is guaranteed to continue, Nicolello is relieved to know these students will receive the services they need in order to succeed. “The students have greatly benefited from this program,” he said. “I’m happy they’re going to continue it. It’s important, even in these difficult times, to continue programs like this. We can’t allow services, especially those with disabilities, to be taken away.”

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When COVID-19 Hits Home Grappling with a new reality when a loved one passes on

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y the time you read this story, coronavirus deaths in the United States will be well north of 110,000. And while these numbers are quite staggering they are far more than just integers—these are people with families dealing with enormous loss and pain. It’s an experience that longtime Anton Media Group columnist Paul DiSclafani had to deal with recently, when his Uncle Anthony passed away from COVID-19 back in April. The sixth of seven children, the elder DiSclafani left behind a wife Joanne, three sons (Charlie, Michael and Joseph) and daughter Lisa Marie. The Ozone Park resident’s passing was unexpected and quite a blow to his close-knit family. “Not only couldn’t we not see him, we couldn’t even go to my Aunt Joanne’s house,” the younger DiSclafani said. “They kept it from us for a long time because he was in the hospital for a month and also because my mother is 87 and they didn’t want to upset her. But once it started getting bad, they had to tell her. Then we all found out about it. They felt he was in the hospital, would get better and come out of there. But when things started to take a turn for the worse, they knew they had to tell everybody. It’s so weird that it would happen to him, although he had a lot of underlying conditions. He was overweight and had slight emphysema, which I’m sure exacerbated this whole thing. The biggest issue obviously was that we couldn’t go see him.” The isolation of social distancing meant the DiSclafani clan had to significantly alter how they grieved. His casket was brought outside of his church, where the priest administered last rites outside of the building. The hearse then took a tour of his Ozone Park neighborhood, where friends bid goodbye clutching balloons and signs. His final resting place was out at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum in Farmingdale, where mourners were discouraged from grouping together. It was quite a surreal experience for Paul DiSclafani. “When we drove through his neighborhood, everyone was trying to celebrate his life and not his death,” DiSclafani said. “When everyone came out to Pinelawn, we met them out here. But everybody had to stay in their cars and you couldn’t gather around the gravesite. They wouldn’t even let you drop flowers. They didn’t

From left: Brothers Paulie and Anthony DiSclafani

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From left: Joanne, Lisa Marie and Uncle DiSclafani want more than 10 people at a time. We just kind of hung around outside. Everybody was hugging each other and crying. You broke social distancing…nobody gave a [damn] at that point. We all had masks and gloves on. But what are you going to do? Stand 10 feet away from my Aunt Joanne and wave ‘hi, how are you doing?’ It wasn’t going to happen. But we couldn’t do it in a large group, so we did it in small groups of people. It was also the first time that we’d seen everybody. DiSclafani describes his Uncle Anthony as “a child of the ’50s,” who grew up in the East New York section of Brooklyn on Ashford Street, where he and his neighborhood buddies were part of the New Lots Boys, sometimes crossing paths with real-life underworld peers who were the inspiration for characters on a certain HBO series. “At my uncle’s 40th or 50th birthday party, we got to meet his group of friends that he hung out with and they told us stories,” DiSclafani said. “Growing up, I remember him once telling us a story about how there were some people in the neighborhood who they didn’t think belonged in the neighborhood—they didn’t know who they were. They wound up [messing] with the wrong people. He said he was

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on the ground with a gun to his head and only a friend of his was able to talk the guy out of shooting him in the head. That’s the kind of thing that happened to him. He told us that the Mafia in New Jersey that The Sopranos was based on—some of those guys lived in their Brooklyn neighborhood and moved to New Jersey when they were kids.” DiSclafani’s memories include Sunday dinners at his grandmother’s house with the whole clan, where numbers necessitated an adult and children’s table. Uncles Paulie and Anthony sat with the grown-ups, with each playing a distinctive role. “Both of them were truck drivers with the same company and were about six years apart,” DiSclafani explained. “Uncle Paulie was more of a storyteller and while h was the one you would hear telling the story, my Uncle Anthony was the one you’d hear laughing. He was the one who enjoyed that more than anything.”

When we drove through his neighborhood, everyone was trying to celebrate his life and not his death. When everyone came out to Pinelawn, we met them out here. But everybody had to stay in their cars and you couldn’t gather around the gravesite.

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Village Of Great Neck Amends Pool Policy BY MIKE ADAMS madams@antonmediagroup.com

ith the hot summer months around the corner, the Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees voted to amend village code so that residents who have applied to build a swimming pool on their property that the building department approves of do not also need to appear before the board on the matter at its June 2 meeting. The specifics of the amendment allow the Superintendent of the village’s Building Department to grant a permit for the pool’s construction himself if the superintendent decides the application falls in line with village code. Previously, the final authority to grant a permit rested with the board of trustees, which meant applicants still had to appear before the board after the building department told them the application was sound. Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said the amendment to the code would simply create a less redundant application process, since no part of the building department’s role in the process would be amended. “We’re not giving any leniencies, we just want to streamline it,” Bral said. “Any other structure that you would like

to put in your backyard, they all go to the building department for approval. I don’t believe that this should be significantly different unless it’s not meeting the code or unless there’s something that needs to come to the board.” The village board dealt with three swimming pool applications at its previous meeting on May 19, and altogether deliberations over the applications stretched on for nearly two hours. Applications for two of the properties, including one for Bral’s own house, were approved, while one was

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sent back to the building department to be brought up again at the June 2 meeting. That application was granted a waver from the building department and approved on June 2. Bral had a representative make the presentation for his own application, and recused himself from the deliberation process. Since many properties within the village are small, village resident Amy Glass said the proposed change would result in neighbors not getting the chance to voice their concerns over an application in their neighborhood.

“This seems to cut out the chance for all the neighbors to review the proposed project,” Glass said. “This is an enormous project...an enormous intrusion when our properties are so small.” Village resident David Aubrey voiced concerns that a vote on changing the code regarding swimming pools should be held until the coronavirus pandemic has passed, since he felt an easier pool application process might wind up contributing to more large gatherings in the village. “My concern is not with swimming pools and general, but more the timing of this given the current situation,” Aubrey said. “We hope the summer will be better, but either way I just question the wisdom of making this process any easier at a time when the last thing we should be doing is encouraging any type of public gatherings. There’s no question to anybody who’s ever lived near anybody with a swimming pool that it means pool parties, and it’s pretty much impossible to maintain the proper epidemic behavior when you have a pool.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: madams@anton mediagroup.com

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TO ALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS The world watched with anguish the killing of George Floyd. Coupled with the disparate impact of the pandemic on racial groups, we continue to witness inequality and are reminded prejudice plagues our country. Your education is not only preparing you for the real world but is also asking you to challenge it by caring less about your bottom line and more about people who line the bottom. Long Island is continuously ranked as one of the most segregated suburban counties in America. The two most diverse places in Nassau County are Roosevelt Field

Mall and Nassau Community College. I am proud to be part of an institution with a strong and diverse mix of people. Diversity is our greatest strength as it enhances an already strong educational institution. However, do not confuse or conflate diversity with equality. Diversity is the starting point to the goal of equality. Crime is the manifestation of the social ills within a society. While your major is within the Criminal Justice Department, one will soon learn that such justice cannot be achieved without seeing its connections to economic

justice and social justice. You can’t be a student or proponent of justice without discussing its underlying roots. In other words, crime is the tip of the iceberg that we see, while 80 percent of the iceberg (roots of crime) is invisible under water. To be a public servant, as most of you plan on doing with careers within the criminal justice system, requires you to first become a person for others. To be a person for others requires a generous heart. Practice mercy, compassion and love towards yourself first so you can then extend it outward. Your ideas will rule the

world someday. You are members of the least racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. generation in U.S. history. While the destination of full justice seems far away, I remain optimistic as it will be achieved through working together, education and communication just as we do together here each day. The new human family based upon diversity, inclusion, equality and respect has already dawned in our midst and is destined to triumph all over. —Robert Costello, chair and professor of Criminal Justice at Nassau Community College

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A WAKE-UP CALL TO THE PARK DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS Great Neck parks are beautiful, and Steppingstone Park is probably the brightest gem. But is it also dangerous, and even deadly? This is not a hype, nor can it possibly be exaggerated. I made two phone calls when the park first opened about three weeks ago in an effort to alert the three commissioners and the superintendent, Jason Marra. I was able only to speak to Joanne, the very efficient and personable secretary to Marra. I’m very friendly with him, and I’m not

stabbing anyone in the back. I didn’t want to make this call, but I saw what happened a few days ago. I described my first visit to Steppingstone Park almost three weeks ago. It was a scene of arrogant, blatant disregard: less than half the people wore masks. Not many more observed the all-important sixfoot distance from one another. I asked the two park employees at the entrance if they had been briefed or in any way instructed about the dangerous, indeed

life-and-death situation in a somewhat confined space during a deadly pandemic. They hadn’t been briefed, they were just checking to see if you had a park membership card when you came in. Ironically, they were both wearing masks. I suggested to Joanne a simple sign should be placed at the entrance: “you must wear a mask, if you do not have one we will give you one. Please observe the six-foot space.” That’s all, you could scratch it on with cardboard.

But get it up. She agreed with me, but I’m not her boss. On my second visit, Tuesday, May 26, there was still no sign and still no return calls. Here is the life-or-death question: why, after the park had been opened for approximately three weeks, has this dangerous condition not been corrected by anyone in authority? I hold all three commissioners responsible for this deadly lapse, and want their explanation. —Richard Miroe

A CALL TO ACTION Last week saw the largest gathering of people I can remember in my lifetime as a Mineola resident, who gathered in solidarity with other demonstrators across the country to protest police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. Unlike many of the spontaneous outbreaks of riots and looting in major cities, the organizers of the rally outside the Nassau Executive and Legislative Building were in open communication with local law enforcement, village and county representatives and community organizations in preparing for the event. The result was a peaceful, emotional and comparatively tame few hours that brought

little interference to what was an otherwise normal Monday evening in our town. Notably absent from the gathering were Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss and any representatives from the Police Benevolent Association. Meanwhile, the Nassau County Police Department botched an opportunity to actively participate, and instead decided to present the exact type of militarized over-preparedness these gatherings are meant to oppose. Surveillance drones, rooftop observation stations, marked and unmarked patrol cars and uniformed officers forming defensive lines like infantrymen hoping for a riot.

Among the overriding demands and calls to action these protests are bringing to our elected officials is that it’s time to put money where your mouths are. It’s not enough to grandstand about the need for reforms, or attempt to earn political points by catering to both sides. If one thing has been made clear from the complete unpreparedness of

our county’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic this past spring that resulted in the fifth-highest death rate of all U.S. counties, Nassau County needs to deprioritize funding for law enforcement and re-invest in our public health and social services infrastructure. Our community will be better off for it. —Kevin Franciotti

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Girl Scout Memories And That Song If you were to ask any adult about a fond childhood memory, they might mention a club to which they belonged. Clubs for children and youth foster a sense of affinity with their peers while they assist a child with a sense of belonging. Be the club a sports team, a Key Club, 4H agricultural teams, academic clubs or even religious clubs, these tiny societies assist children in making friends, developing certain skill sets and helping the community at large. Many times, these types of organizations can help children to learn problem solving, gain confidence and learn to be a part of something bigger than themselves. As a child, I belonged to several different clubs. Scouting was always my favorite, especially because quite a few of my friends were members. While a student at Summit Lane in Levittown, I was offered the opportunity to become a member of either the Blue Birds or the Brownies. I based my decision upon the color of the uniform, the cute Brownie cap and the friends who were part of the Girl Scouts of the USA. During our meetings, which were held in the cafeteria after school, we read from a handbook and learned about nature, the environment and simple science. The meetings lasted approximately an hour or so, but I always wished they lasted longer. It was fun, it was interesting and I learned

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a lot about myself and others. I stayed with the organization until I “flew up” to Cadets. Enrollment was very low in Cadets, so I never continued my student career after what is now known as Juniors. I was, however, grateful for the five years that I was a member. I learned to be prepared, as well as the importance of doing a good turn daily. At the end of every meeting, we usually sang the Brownie song, “Day is Done,” which was sung to the tune of “Taps.” On occasion, we sang a different song that I really enjoyed. It always gave me chills when the song concluded, mostly because it would be another week until I got to meet exclusively with my troop leaders and troop. The song went: “Daylight goes, owls are out, tree toads croak roundabout. Tiptoe so, out they creep. Brownies go home to sleep.” I seem to be the only one who remembers this tune. I sent a message to Girl

Scouting continues to be a viable option for young girls to learn ways to become powerful and fearless. Girl Scouting also helps girls to learn about leadership, STEM programs and badge requirements, all while learning how to be valuable members of the community. I’m grateful for my years as a Scout. Those formative years enabled me to strive to be my best and helped me to become a savvy home chef. I learned to be a part of a team and had fun learning about nature and how to preserve our environment.

Scouts of America for clarification, since I had long since purged my mom’s home of Brownie handbooks and items. I have yet to get a response, but I’m very curious about the origins of the song. For the record, I couldn’t find anything on Google, either. My own daughter became a Daisy Scout when she was a kindergarten student at Woodland Elementary. She wore an adorable blue vest and thrilled to sit with her friends in Mrs. Fuchs’ classroom after school. She leveled up to Brownies after first grade and continued with her troop leaders through the third grade. My daughter and her troop members continued with Juniors in grades 4 and 5, which culminated in a camping trip that may be mentioned in a future column, and a pool party at a local hotel. For several years, I volunteered my services as “cookie mom,” which made my two dogs very happy but made me very nervous as they eagerly sniffed the palettes in search of a possible treat. My

Girls Scouts of the USA have been shaping young women’s lives since it was founded on March 12, 1912. Founder Juliette Gordon Low (center) is featured here with two Girl Scouts in 1925. daughter often tells me that scouting was “a fun time.” I’m grateful for her troop leaders, who made every meeting a positive experience for growth and learning in a fun and meaningful way. Scouting continues to be a viable option for young girls to learn ways to become powerful and fearless. Girl Scouting also helps girls to learn about leadership, STEM programs and badge requirements, all while learning how to be valuable members of the community. I’m grateful for my years as a Scout. Those formative years enabled me to strive to be my best and helped me to

become a savvy home chef. I learned to be a part of a team and had fun learning about nature and how to preserve our environment. However, I’m still curious about that song, which I often find myself singing in the wee hours of the evening. If anyone has some information about the closing song, I would love to hear from you. I’d also like to know about your adventures in clubs or Scouting, because common bonds are how to draw a community closer. On my honor, I will try. How about you? —Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist

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VFW-Supported Bill To Protect Students Veterans Seat To Become Law The Senate recently passed H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, which was previously passed by the House. If signed into law, the bill would ensure student veterans who are engaged in work study programs can continue to receive Past District their work payment checks, along with Commander their housing payment allowance. Bob Fullam This bill would also make sure student veterans whose schools are closing due to the COVID-19 crisis are not Beneficiaries who already paid a penalized any months of copay for non-covered test can their GI Bill entitlements file for reimbursement by while this pandemic filing a factual appeal. is still impacting the country. The VFW Mortgage Forbearance would like to thank During The COVID-19 Chairmen Takano and Pandemic Moran, along with The Department of Housing Ranking Members Roe and Urban Development and Tester, for making sure has partnered with the Consumer that veterans are still being taken care Financial Protection Bureau to of in this uncertain time. produce a “What you need to know: Mortgage Forbearance” video to VA Committee Urges VA To Postpone Elimination Of The educate consumers who may have difficulty making on-time mortgage 48-Hour Rule The House Committee on Veterans’ payments due to the national coronavirus emergency. Affairs (HVAC) recently sent a bipartisan letter to VA Secretary Robert Catastrophic Cap Wilkie regarding VA’s decision to Credit For Some repeal the 48-hour review policy. On TRICARE Households April 24, VA rescinded a decades-long Since Jan.1, 2018, enrollment fees policy that allows accredited veteran for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select service officers to review claims for accuracy prior to a veteran being noti- and US Family Health Plan (USFHP) haven’t been applied to the annual fied of a ratings decision. In the letter, TRICARE family catastrophic cap Chairman Mark Takano (D-CA) and for certain households. The Defense Ranking Member David Roe (R-TN) Health Agency is working to fix the requested information from Wilkie issue. The issue only affects those regarding any alternatives to the 48hour review policy VA has considered TRICARE-eligible households who and whether service officers would be exceeded or came close to exceeding provided with access to draft decisions their catastrophic cap in 2018, 2019 and 2020. before they are finalized. The VFW thanks Chairman Takano and Ranking Executive In Charge Member Roe for their support in Of VHA Expresses preventing this dangerous change. Gratitude For VSOs Dr. Richard Stone, executive in charge No Copayments For of the Veterans Health Administration, COVID-19 Testing recently sent out a video expressing Under H.R. 6201, the families First his gratitude for the Veterans Service Coronavirus Response Act, TRICARE Organization (VSOs). Throughout the will waive copays for approved world, VFW members are still serving COVID-19 testing that is ordered our fellow veterans and communities— by a doctor. Beneficiaries are not even during the COVID-19 pandemic responsible for copays for tests (and —by holding blood drives, performing related provider service and supplies) well-being checks, linking national furnished on or after the date of mental health resources to those who enactment. Claims that were filed may require their aid and relaying with a copay will be reprocessed to critical updates and resources. remove the co-payment or coat share.

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I Still Don’t Get It I’m not a nurse. Some of my friends and my favorite niece is a nurse. I’ve watched TV programs about nurses. But if I was to say I understood what it was actually like to be a nurse, I’d quickly be told that I don’t really have a clue. I’m not a police officer. Some of my friends are police officers. I’ve watched TV programs about the police. But if I was to say I understood what it was really like to be a police officer, my friends would assure me that knowing about police officers and really understanding what it is like to be in that line of work are two different things. I’m not a young black man. Or a black woman. Or a black elder or a black child. I have very few black friends, not because I’d rather not, but I just didn’t grow up in a world with many people of color. I’ve seen movies and news stories, and I’ve read books about black folk. And as with nursing or law enforcement,

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if I ever suggested that I understood what it’s like to be a black person in America, I’d be so off base that it would be absurd. That’s not to say that I lack the desire to understand. Or that I am without compassion for folks who face disadvantages the moment someone notices the color of their skin. But I have the privilege of walking through stores with no one questioning me (either out loud or within themselves). I can take a walk through most neighborhoods

without anyone wondering, “What I am doing here?” Or calling the police on me. And in the few times I’ve had “official” interactions with anyone in authority, including police, I never once worried that I would be treated unfairly because I was a white man. Some white folk hate the term “white privilege,” especially when they and their earlier generations had to work hard to get where they’re at today. Things weren’t handed to them. There are white folk with food insecurity, with lack of adequate health care, and it would be unfair to think that my family and I had things handed to us just for being members of one race. So that’s not what my being privileged is all about. I’ve got choices that people of color don’t often have. I’m in a societal position where I could as easily have written this column about spring allergies, the current loss of baseball or what I’m looking forward

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to this summer. I doubt there would be letters written to chide me for not taking on the racial issues of the day. I can easily entertain fleeting thoughts like “I feel so badly for those poor people who have to face racism each day…” or “What a shame that people are looting and are taking away from the message of the peaceful people who are protesting racial inequality…” or “I feel bad for my police friends and their comrades for the aspersions cast on them in the midst of their usual difficult job.” And there is no consequence to me whether I act on anything to do with race or not. I don’t have any children of my own, so I don’t have to be concerned about what they hear me say or see me not do in the face of decades of racial disparity. And it’s easy to say that we should talk with our children about how we are all equal in God’s eyes, knowing that some of God’s children

are somewhat “more equal” than others, especially if we are among the “more equal.” I do suspect that if I experienced the brunt of relentless discrimination—even only the most subtle kind—that at some point, I’d have a strong need to assert my dignity as a person and stand up for (or “take a knee” for) my self worth and the worth of my sisters and brothers. And how many times would I have to do this or how loud would I have to get before others really heard me, understood me and worked together to do away with the divide that must seem so painful to God? I would love to close this column with a few common sense solutions to the racial problems facing our country today. But it would be arrogant for me to do so, for I have hardly begun to listen to experience of people of color who I have hardly met. I don’t get it...yet.

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Crisis Center Director Discusses Mental Health Resources BY MIKE ADAMS

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t’s no secret the coronavirus crisis has thrust mental health struggles into a national spotlight as people everywhere are beset by the problems this pandemic has created. But no image has proven as resonant as the sight of a man who climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge last week with the intent to jump. Police managed to bring the man down safely, but that nameless individual is far from the only one who has contemplated taking the supreme sacrifice. “People are so desperate,” Heather Lehrman, a Glen Cove business owner who is one of hundreds who have spent months waiting on unemployment payments, said. “I’m in a bad enough place of my own, but people are wanting to commit suicide at this point. Everyone’s getting the runaround and no one’s getting a dime.” Statistics on confirmed suicides since the state shutdown began are still in flux, but preliminary data suggests most of those thoughts have remained just that. But Meryl Cassidy, director for Long Island’s branch of the Suicide Prevention Hotline, said the area’s crisis center has been inundated with people seeking help since the pandemic began. “We are very busy on the crisis hotline,” Cassidy, who also serves as co-chair of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Long Island, said. “We also do a lot of online chat, so we’ve seen a big increase in that. And that makes sense, because if you’re sheltering in place you want privacy. If you’re on chat and someone walks in, you can just turn your screen away.” In February, Cassidy stated the center received around 700 calls, not unusual for any given month. In March, that number jumped to more than 1,100. This April, that number nearly hit 1,300. Suicidal thoughts have been fairly common among the calls the crisis center has received in recent months, but Cassidy’s team deals with people reaching out for substance abuse problems, domestic abuse issues and general feelings of loneliness and despair among other things. The stress, close-quarter confinement

The www.covidmentalhealthsupport.org page contains a filterable database of resources for help with a number of mental health issues. (Photo source: Screenshot) and money problems coronavirus you need a lot of training,” Cassidy has brought along in its wake, she said. “You need to know not only just said, all contribute to situations Long active listening and counseling skills, Islanders and people around the you need to know a lot about how to nation need help with. assess suicide risk, how to keep people “If you’re already struggling with safe, how to assess violence and all the anxiety or depression or in a difficult different mental health issues people relationships or living paycheck struggle with. You need to know all to paycheck before this the different resources out happened and then this there for people and how stupid pandemic hapto get people to those pens, it’s certainly resources.” going to exacerbate Ironically enough, You can’t just pick up whatever your since the job can the phone and start vulnerabilities be done remotely, talking to people in were,” Cassidy said. in some cases crisis. You need a “Social isolation Cassidy said working lot of training. and loneliness remotely has actually were already very big increased the counsel—Meryl Cassidy contributors to feelings ors’ availability. of suicide.” “In some situations, The crisis center recently we’re actually staffed up better,” finished training an additional 25 Cassidy said. “That’s been a little bit counselors to help them handle the of a silver lining.” increased numbers of people reachWhile the center has been trying ing out to them, which has helped to increase its ability to handle them move forward during the web-based chat services as well as pandemic without any disruptions in traditional phone calls, being able to service. From start to finish, it takes counsel effectively online requires around 10 weeks to train somebody some skills that a phone counselor to adapt to their system. doesn’t need. “You can’t just pick up the phone “We do a lot of training on how not and start talking to people in crisis, to sound like a robot,” Cassidy said.

“Being able to connect with someone through chat can be challenging at first, and the chats tend to take a bit longer. But in some ways it’s easier because you’re right there and you can see it unfolding. You can be providing the guidance in real time.” Rather than simply speaking with somebody in crisis the one time they call, the center’s team works on following up with callers to check in on their well-being and refer them to the resources they need to be helped. It’s easy for anybody to bombard a person in crisis with a wall of numbers and email addresses, but Cassidy said the advantage of contacting a crisis center is in having all of that data processed through people with experience. Anybody looking for help can contact the Response Crisis Center’s hotline at 631-751-7500 or visit www.responsecrisiscenter.org to peruse their resources online, all free of charge. Furthermore, Cassidy recommended people visit www. covidmentalhealthsupport.org for a comprehensive database of free resources to help anybody struggling with mental health issues that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Edward and Dorothy Cosenza Onorato have been blessed to have reached their 76th wedding anniversary—May 7, 1944. They are residents of Mineola’s Wellington Road for 62 years. Congratulations; what a milestone.

GARDEN CITY

Recently, the Garden City Board of Education appointed Janine Villez as the district’s new director of pupil personnel services and Eamonn Flood as the district’s new director of athletics, health and physical education. Villez possesses more than 20 years of diverse experience and expertise in the field of special education, having served in a leadership role in a public school setting since 2010. For the last five years, Villez served as the director of elementary and preschool special education for the Longwood School District, supervising K-6 special education programs. With more than 20 years of experience working in a public school athletics and physical education environment, Flood has served as the athletic director and physical education department chairperson at Great

Eamonn Flood and Janine Villez Neck North High School, where he supervised the high school interscholastic athletics program and physical education program for approximately 1,200 students. This included evaluating professional staff, hiring interscholastic athletic team coaches, developing schedules, planning and organizing awards ceremonies and many other duties associated with running the departments.

as well as Ronald McDonald House. The ring was a gift from McBride’s wife, Jeanne, when the couple was only 19 years old. McBride would continue wearing it as his wedding ring until it was sadly lost. Recently, Sokol would continue to search periodically and his tenacity paid off when he found what was thought lost forever. Sokol, along with his wife Cathy, was thrilled to present the ring to McBride this month, who was speechless.

SYOSSET

In a time of unprecedented challenges, North Shore Synagogue continues to find creative ways to connect with its congregation and community. The clergy, Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet and Cantor Mariel Ashkenazy, continue to reach out to the congregation via phone, email and text and send spiritual uplifting messages and songs out each week, providing pastoral care. However, nothing can replace the in-person connection that we are missing in everyone’s daily lives right now. In addition to North Shore Synagogue’s continuing plethora of imaginative online programming and services, the synagogue reached deep into its heart and personally hand-delivered Shabbat bags to each of its more than 400 local member families. Congregants were personally wished a “Shabbat shalom” by receiving a bag with a special note, Shabbat candles, Kedem grape juice provided by Royal Wine Corp, an individually wrapped and personalized challah provided by Zucker Bakers and a sheet with Shabbat blessings. President Larry Henin said he received an overwhelmingly positive response as we brought the warmth of Shabbat into the homes of our congregation. He also pointed to dozens of favorable thank you posts from congregants on the synagogue’s Facebook page. He added, “this is what being a part of a synagogue and community is about.”

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NEW HYDE PARK For the last seven years, one would often see village resident Paul Sokol with his metal detector in Memorial Park. Mike McBride, who is the owner of New Hyde Park Funeral Home, had lost his beloved Claddagh ring in 2013, during set up of the fourth annual Katie’s Run, which the McBride family holds in memory of their young daughter. In doing so, they raise money for the treatment of childhood cancer

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, has announced that Donna Rubertone has been appointed the sales manager of its Port Washington office. Chief Executive Officer Deirdre O’Connell made the announcement. “Donna Rubertone is a dedicated and inspirational manager with a proven record of success during her time as the manager of our Bayside/ Flushing and Astoria/LIC Offices,” O’Connell said. “She will play an integral role in guiding and assisting the Port Washington sales team in their continued achievements. Her uncompromising integrity, along with her unparalleled interpersonal abilities, will continue to be a great asset to our team.” Donna has a diverse background in financial services and sales having worked with Disney Vacation Club dealing primarily with the sale of real estate timeshares. During her four years with Disney, Donna received specialized training in customer service and sales giving her invaluable experience. She was the top sales professional throughout her time there and brings that same level of excellence and impeccable professionalism to her sales team at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s.

Laughter Saves Lives Foundation is not letting COVID-19 stop them from making people laugh while raising money for first responders. Last month, they held a comedy ZOOMATHON that lasted for five hours featuring 18 comics, including their very own chef, Pat Marone. The virtual event raised almost $12,000, which was used to purchase 4,000 much needed N95 masks. The masks were distributed to the Veteran’s Hospitals in St. Albans and Northport. The Regency Assisted Living was also a recipient of this wonderful donation. “Chef Pat is a comic that works with our organization for the last four years. We are very proud of the work that The Regency has been doing to help their residents by keeping them happy and healthy,” John Larocchia, founder and president of Laughter Saves Lives Foundation, said. The Regency sends a huge thank you to the Laughter Saves Lives Foundation for their generous donation. For more information, check their website at www. LaughterSavesLives.org.

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Governor Cuomo announces dentist offices can reopen statewide BY CYNDI ZAWESKI

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onsider this a reminder to book your next check-up at the dentist. After months of social distancing prevented routine dental appointments from taking place in order to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, dental offices are officially open for business. But it won’t quite be business as usual. As part of New York State’s fourphase reopening, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last Sunday that dentists can reopen statewide on June 1 under the condition that providers follow state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing. In the 12-page “Interim Guidance for Dentistry during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency” released by the governor’s office, the protocols outlined include wearing proper face coverings and maintaining appropriate physical distancing by limiting in-person interaction to necessary staff. Here on Long Island, dental providers have been taking steps to ready offices for the scheduled reopening during the peak of the pandemic by monitoring guidelines from the New York State Department of Health as well as the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). A prime example is that dental employees will be regularly screened for the virus in accordance with the CDC’s recommendations. Dr. Harvey Passes, DDS and owner of Passes Dental Care in Great Neck, has spent the past three months discussing the reopening with colleagues nationwide via Zoom and WhatsApp. Passes said the consensus is that dentists are uniquely positioned to safely practice during the pandemic since disinfecting has always been a top priority within the industry. “We already knew what we’d have to do,” he said. “The concept of sterilization is not new to us. We have been doing it our entire careers with the same disinfectants that kill the coronavirus. We are prepared.” On the first of the month, ProHEALTH Dental reopened all of its nine offices in Lake Success, Huntington, Bay Shore, Oceanside, Long Island City, Howard Beach, Corona, Astoria and White Plains. “Setting up our offices to follow safety protocols for our patients and staff is the top priority in preparing to reopen,” ProHEALTH Dental

Management CEO Norton L. Travis said. “Dental health is a critical part of overall health, and we encourage everyone to schedule an appointment with us in order to maintain their overall health and well-being.”

because those items are difficult to clean and disinfect. Furthermore, appointments will be scheduled and managed to allow for social distancing between patients. “We will do our best to allow greater time between patient apWhat Patients Can Expect pointments to reduce waiting times Under the new safety for you, as well as to reduce guidelines, there will the number of patients be changes when in the reception area visiting dentists for at any one time,” an appointment. Travis said. “For ProHealth Dental’s Oceanside office For example, instance, you (Contributed photo) ‘The single most providers will can wait for your important thing we have ask screening appointment in now sterilize paperwork and paydone and will always questions about your car and we ment methods. do is listening, caring possible exposure will call or text you “The office is safer than any and explaining,’ to COVID-19 when it is time for other place you could be,” Passes said. prior to making an your appointment.” —Dr. Harvey Passes, DDS “Safely treating patients and protecting appointment. You’ll To prepare patients my staff is my priority.” be asked those same for this new normal, The pandemic has no doubt questions again when you are Passes Dental Care created changed the ways medical offices in the office, Travis noted. a two-minute video outlining its operate. Telehealth and telemedicine Of course, patients are required to new safety measures and patient visits, where patients can connect with wear face masks during their visits, but protocols. These steps include the a physician via a screen, are on the rise there will be other noticeable changes. installation of an air filtration system and will remain in practice long after Hand sanitizer will be readily available and requiring patients to rinse with Phase 4. Similarly, teledentistry, which and waiting rooms will no longer disinfecting mouthwash before and was used by ProHEALTH Dental offer magazines or children’s toys after any procedure. The office will during the shutdown, is here to stay for patients who may request teledentistry, Travis said. Anton Media Group would like to Even with this new normal, Passes remind our readers to practice said the practice is committed to the responsible social distancing. The CDC principals it always upheld: compasrecommends that you stay six feet sion and communication. 6 Feet apart from others when out in public “The single most important thing we have done and will always do is spaces. Also, make sure to cover up listening, caring and explaining,” and wear your face covering to protect Passes said. “I am a firm believer in yourself, your family and others. education.”

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irst responders bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Day in and day out, doctors, nurses, EMTs, health care workers, police officers, firefighters and other frontline workers risked their lives to save others during the crisis. Many were asked to perform duties outside their job description and show up to meet the unexpected. As New York comes down on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic curve, these individuals are starting to come out of crisis response mode for the first in months. In an effort to care and support these workers struggling with mental health issues including fear, depression, anxiety, exhaustion and trauma, the Molloy College Mental Health and Wellness Center is inviting doctors, nurses, EMTs, health care workers, police officers and firefighters to a free virtual COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellness Workshop on Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Dr. Laura B. Kestemberg, Ph.D. associate professor, chair, associate dean and director of Molloy College Master of Science Program’s Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, along with clinic director Kellyanne Brady, will lead the onehour Zoom call. “We always wanted to give back to the health care workers and first responders, and now is the time,”

Kestemberg said. “We are reopening, but there are long-lasting effects for workers coming off of working so many months. In the moment, they were in survival mode—going into work and doing what they needed to do, but it affected them tremendously. Many of them described it as a ‘war zone.’” During the workshop, Kestemberg and Brady will provide awareness and coping skills geared toward health care workers and front line responders who are dealing with the mental health challenges posed by COVID-19. Throughout the presentation, there will be discussion, dialogue and an opportunity to ask questions.

“The amount of grief and loss that these workers have experienced is different than what they’ve seen throughout their careers,” Brady said. “Many saw individuals pass away without their loved ones around them. Giving them a space that allows them to deal with what they witnessed is an important part of this workshop.” The workshop will also discuss self-care routines and the importance of fostering a reliable support system to help combat work-related stressors. “Burnout is real,” Kestemberg said. “We want to address that especially during the pandemic.” Launched last year, the Mental Health and Wellness Center at Molloy College aims to provide high-quality mental health care at a minimal fee. As a part of the college’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program, the center is an education source for graduate students. Its individual, family, couple and group counseling services are supervised by a licensed mental health professional in the state of New York. Since March, the center has been offering these services 100 percent online. Those interested in participating in The COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellness Workshop should register by emailing mhwc@Molloy.edu or by calling 516-323-3854. For additional virtual support sessions, visit www.molloy.edu/mhwe for a full list of events open to the community.

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just gone and no one saw it coming. It was really hard to process and deal with,” Schaeffer said. However, while at home in Lumberton, N.J., ollege graduates may not have gotten the Schaeffer found creative ways to celebrate graduation pomp and circumstance that they expected with family, friends and neighbors. in May, but many have found other ways to “My parents knew how sad I was, so my mom set celebrate with friends and family. up this whole fake graduation ceremony with my Due to social distancing requirements in the family. My dad wore his graduate robes — he went wake of the coronavirus outbreak, universities have to Drexel and they have the same school colors as modified graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020, Hofstra — and he gave a speech. My mom gave a with many opting to either postpone commencement speech too, and my sister recorded her own really or conduct the event virtually. While graduates can funny version of ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’” Schaeffer still look forward to a ceremony in August with hope said. “I threw my cap, and then they had a drive-by or find inspiration in a live-streamed commencement with all our friends. I got cards and balloons and toilet address, some inevitably and painfully feel like a paper, and it was a lot of fun.” huge milestone came and went without any palpable Iscenko, who earned her degree in journalism and significance or excitement. English with a concentration in creative writing, was Hofstra University has moved its commencement able to take pictures on Hofstra’s campus with her ceremony from May 17 to August 23 so recent family to commemorate the day. graduates will have to wait for the momentous “On the actual day of my graduation, my mom celebration that many once expected. Diana Iscenko, and my brother and I went to Hofstra and took a spring 2020 Hofstra graduate from Old Bethpage, graduation pictures. Hofstra hasn’t given us admitted that, while she felt grateful for the possibility our caps and gowns yet, so I used my brothof an eventual ceremony, the end to her senior year er’s since he had similar colors. We went nevertheless felt strange and disappointing. around and took some pictures and it was “I feel good that I graduated, but I also don’t really cute. When we got back, my cousins and feel like I graduated. It was a very unceremonious my grandma were over. It was like a little ending, like, ‘You’re done, thanks for submitting a surprise party in my backyard. It was really paper,’ and that’s all that’s really possible for now,” sweet,” Iscenko said. Iscenko said. “You just spent four years working for Looking ahead to the commencement your degree, and it’s kind of like a rite of passage to ceremony scheduled in August, Schaeffer, get a graduation ceremony, but I’m really glad that who earned her degree in film studies Hofstra is trying to give us one, even if it’s late.” and production, expressed doubts Kate Schaeffer, a fellow spring 2020 Hofstra graduover the prospect of such a large ate, also expressed frustration with the mundanity of event taking place by the end her final days as a student. of the summer. “Just the fact of losing most of the spring semester “I hope we have a graduawhen so fun many things are supposed to happen — tion, but realistically, I think it was really sad. It’s like the last chance you get with it might be a better idea to do all your friends and all these events, but then it was it in December. At least if we can graduate with all the people set to graduate in December, then it’s just one big ceremony,” Schaeffer said. In the meantime, recent graduates can find some catharsis in time spent with their peers—virtually or, when possible, in person. “One of the hardest parts of all this was that when we finished, there was no celebration. When I took my last class, I was just sitting on my bed at home, and it was so anticlimactic,” Schaeffer said. “So, since we have a house off-campus, a few of us came back to school for two weeks after classes ended. Being able to celebrate with people who were also going through it and from the same school was really nice.” Kate Schaeffer is a 2020 Hofstra graduate

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Congratulations To This Year’s Valedictorians And Salutatorians CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Meet the Vals and Sals of the Class of 2020

Division Avenue High School Valedictorian: Emily Fuchs Salutatorian: Jackie Testamark

Great Neck South High Valedictorian: Austin George Salutatorian: Tessie Dong

Elmont Memorial High School Valedictorian: Jahnia Cunningham Salutatorian: Marvia Pressoir

H. Frank Carey High School Valedictorian: Gary Faraone Salutatorian: Ruben Fonseca

Farmingdale High School Hicksville High School Valedictorian: Gianna Morales Valedictorian: Sejal Gupta Salutatorian: Rebecca Morales Salutatorian: Alaha Nasari Floral Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Maya Goss Salutatorian: Hammad Izhar General Douglas MacArthur High School Valedictorian: Evan Peters Salutatorian: Jason Maynard

Elmont Memorial High School Valedictorian: Jahnia Cunningham Salutatorian: Marvia Pressoir

Farmingdale High School Valedictorian: Gianna Morales

Farmingdale High School Salutatorian: Rebecca Morales

Floral Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Maya Goss

Island Trees High School Valedictorian: Marcus Llorente Salutatorian: Jessica Zanoni Jericho High School Valedictorians: Alp Turgut, Rachel Schreibstein, Rachelle Lee, Michael Pecorara

Manhasset Senior Great Neck North High High School Valedictorian: Raymond Lin Valedictorian: Elizabeth Wu Salutatorian: Judah Nouriyelian Salutatorian: Sydney Ginsburg

Floral Park Memorial High School Salutatorian: Hammad Izhar

Great Neck North High Valedictorian: Raymond Lin

Great Neck North High Salutatorian: Judah Nouriyelian

Great Neck South High Valedictorian: Austin George

Great Neck South High Salutatorian: Tessie Dong

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H. Frank Carey High School valedictorian Gary Faraone and salutatorian Ruben Fonseca

Massapequa High School Valedictorian: Talia Cartafalsa

New Hyde Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Saba Gulzar

Plainedge High School Plainedge High School Valedictorian: Adam Ayroso Salutatorian: Mina Sarmas

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Massapequa High School Salutatorian: Alexa Mangione

Mineola High School Valedictorian: Ankita Patel

Mineola High School Salutatorian: Valerie Mallon

Oyster Bay Valedictorian: Aavi Gupta

Oyster Bay Salutatorian: Julia Cutajar

Massapequa High School Valedictorian: Talia Cartafalsa Salutatorian: Alexa Mangione Mineola High School Valedictorian: Ankita Patel Salutatorian: Valerie Mallon New Hyde Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Saba Gulzar Salutatorian:Megha Gopal

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Paul D. Schreiber High School Valedictorian: Benjamin Helman Salutatorian: Maansi Shroff Plainedge High School Valedictorian: Adam Ayroso Salutatorian: Mina Sarmas Oyster Bay Valedictorian: Aavi Gupta Salutatorian: Julia Cutajar

Sacred Heart Academy Valedictorian: Maggie Maier

Roslyn High School Valedictorian: Daniel Flyer Salutatorian: Catherine Tom

Sacred Heart Academy Salutatorian: Michela Giura

Roslyn High School Valedictorian: Daniel Flyer Salutatorian: Catherine Tom Seaford High School: Valedictorian: Jason Linzer Salutatorian: Matt Karounos

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Sewanhaka Central High School District Valedictorian: Ann Saji Salutatorian: Jordan Shamoun Syosset High School: Valedictorian: Michelle Li Salutatorian: Kai Wang

GRADUATES OF Sewanhaka Central High School District Valedictorian: Ann Saji Salutatorian: Jordan Shamoun

Wishing You Both Success Samantha Fontana Congratulations on achieving a B.A. from SUNY Old Westbury and being awarded a $5,000 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Student Excellence. Attain success towards your Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Brett Fontana Congratulations on receiving a B.A. from SUNY Old Westbury and wishing you success in pursuing a career in criminal justice. Love, Nane and family 216493 M

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GRADUATES! Your Adventure Begins John Alexander Hope you’ll always find yourself as happy and full of big, crazy dreams as you are today! Love you infinitely our Johnny angel. ~ Mom & Dad

Quinn, behind you, all your memories, before you, all your dreams, within you everything you need. Your adventure begins now. You are my hero.

May all your dreams and aspirations come true!

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Love, Dad, Mom, Thomas, and Julianna

We could not be more proud of the incredibly strong, smart and talented young woman you have become. We Love you to the Moon and Back!! Mom, Dad and Ryan

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Wishing You Much Success Congratulations Annie Elizabeth We love you and are so proud of you! Wishing you much success at U Miami!

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Oliver, set out each day believing in your dreams, knowing that they will come true. There are no shortcuts to where you are headed.

On your graduation from Iona College. It’s now time to go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you imagined.

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Laura Mody, Schreiber Class-2020 Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. Love, Rohan, Nayan, and the Patel family

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Congratulations Jared! So proud of all you’ve accomplished. Looking forward to your future success at The University of Delaware. They are lucky to have you.

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Bucknell Class of 2020!

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Samantha Wagner, we are so proud of the young woman you have become. Congratulations and good luck at Syracuse University.

LOVE Grammy Leslie & Poppy Joel

We are so proud of you graduating Summa Cum Laude from Marymount University Class of 2020!

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Congratulations Mitchell Schwartz, Roslyn HS 2020. We take pride in you as a person and in your achievements.

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Emily Grace Szalkowski, Graduate of Carle Place H.S. 2020. You can do anything! Love, Mimma

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Congratulations To The Graduates! CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

The Class of 2020 is teaching the community a great life lesson: Rise to meet the challenge. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, these students were deprived of traditional commencement ceremonies, but it didn’t stop them from getting creative and marking the occasion in their own unique ways. Here is how Long Island’s Class of 2020 is celebrating graduation, social distance style.

St. Joseph’s College graduate Karin Thomassen now holds a degree in Speech Communication.

Molloy graduates Joseph Thomas, B.S. Accounting, and Anika Chowdhury, Cum Laude, B.S. Biology with Pre-Med Honors, Minors in Chemistry and English.

Molloy College grad Kaelyn Mora who earned a B.S. in Social Work.

Island Tree High School graduate Emily Rose Jones.

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Molloy College graduate Samantha Amato who earned a B.S. in New Media.

Iona College graduate Anna Bongiorno celebrated virtual graduation day.

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Seaford High School students lined up along Waverly Avenue on May 8 to see their teachers, who drove around the district in a car parade. (Photo courtesy of Seaford School District) College graduate Alexis Nieves got a surprise celebration from her colleagues at The Regency Assisted Living in Glen Cove. Nieves, Regency’s Human Resource Coordinator, was graduating from college and she did not want to attend her virtual graduation ceremony from home. The Regency team made a few calls and Nieve’s College Graduation Ceremony was created.

Congratulations to Laura Mody Schreiber ’20

Molloy graduate Erin Battaglia earned a Bachelor’s of Science in New Media.

St. Joseph’s College grad Kristen Irani obtained a B.A. in Child Studies.

Iona College graduate Lindsey Echausse, Cum Laude, B.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology.

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Ba and Dada are proud grandparents, wishing you all the best and happiness ahead!

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Gifting Our Grads Thoughtful presents for The Class of 2020 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

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The Class of 2020 may not be able to celebrate through traditional means of well-deserved recognition, such as graduation commencement ceremonies or large parties with proud family and friends by their sides, but a thoughtful present can be a bright spot. Here are a few gift ideas for this year’s graduating class. Class of 2020 Personalized YETI or Polar Camel Tumbler Yeti and Polar Camel tumblers are a great gift, period. But when it’s personalized, it’s even better. Esty shop EngraveIt is offering laser engraved “Quarantine Class of 2020” tumblers that literally can have your grads name on it. The personalized tumblers start at $23.95 on www.etsy.com/shop/ EngraveIt.

The College Necessities Kit Give your high school grad ahead start at college with DormCo’s College Necessities Kit. The kit comes complete with eight dorm essentials every college kid will need throughout the semester. The kits include a shower caddy, laundry bag, hot pot, bedpost shelf, a dueling cooker and more. Find it on www.dormco.com for $46.77.

A Gift Card to a Local Restaurant Support your grad and a local business by purchasing a gift card. During the pandemic, many local restaurants have suffered economically, plus what student doesn’t love to chow down on take-out? It is a win-win.

No Place Like Home Candles Scents have a way of transporting you back to your favorite memories. If your grad is anticipating an out-of-state move this fall, gift them some comfort with the No Place Like Home Candle. Each state has its own unique scent, based on each state’s history and personality. Find it on www.thegrommet.com for $25.

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Things They Don’t Teach You in School Game Uncommon Goods is a great retailer for those who hate to give boring gifts. This fun and light-hearted game is a wonderful reprieve from studying, plus players will learn a thing or two. The game contains 400 random factoids and pieces of useless knowledge make for a fresh, lively trivia game. Find it on www.uncommongoods. com for $20.

An Amazon Prime Membership Every grad can use two-day shipping. Plus, memberships grant access to Prime shows and movies, music, grocery discounts and more. The Prime Plan starts at $119 annually. DOWELL 10 Piece Small Tool Kit This multi-functional tool kit comes with all the essentials for minor home improvements and DIY projects. Grads can hang their photos and build their IKEA dorm furniture with ease with this 10-piece set from Amazon for $24.99. Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones Great for listing to audiobooks, jamming to tunes and drowning out the sounds of an annoying roommate, Bose SoundLink wireless headphones are a sound choice for any grad. Find it on www.bose.com for $299.

The ABCs of Adulthood: An Alphabet of Life Lessons Author Deborah Copaken and notable sculptor Randy Polumbo combine wit and wisdom in The ABCs of Adulthood: An Alphabet of Life Lessons. The 26 beautifully illustrated tidbits range from “A is for Anger” through “Z is for Zzzzzzz.” It is a great read for anyone who needs a crash course in “adulting.” Find the hardcover on Amazon for $14.95.

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We are so very proud of you! Your passion as a dancer will shine for everyone to see. Your continued training during these difficult times is a testament to your strength and ability to carry on no matter what! You will be celebrated on a live streaming event July 4th and 5th enjoyed by family, friends and the dance community. Your solo dances and your biographies will only touch on the “dancer in you” that your devoted faculty knows, loves and will forever remember. You will always be a part of our Berestfam! Bravo to: Nicole Asselta, Sophia Bechtold, Lilia Burns, Eleni Christou, Ava Fasciano, Nicole Fernandes, Julie Ficulora, Joise Harris, Ashley Huber, Katherine Keiserman, Avery Mannion, Lila Racey, Sarah Tartell, Isabella Tomaselli, and Danielle Weinstein.

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13 Sage Pieces Of Wisdom For The Class Of 2020 BY CYNDI ZAWESKI

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his year’s graduating Class of 2020 was robbed of major milestones in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. High school seniors finished their final class on Google Classroom. They couldn’t hug classmates to congratulate one another’s hard-fought accomplishments, or take in the sound of the last “school’s out” bell. Students who have spent the last four years earning a higher education at universities across the country may never again know what it feels like to be on the campus where they’ve spent so much of their young adult lives. Still, in these times of loss, we find ways to rise together. Car parades honoring this year’s graduates are commonplace on Long Island, a community that demonstrates how to

Top takeaways from virtual celebrity commencement speeches

show in a crisis time and time again. Celebrities and thought leaders are also supporting the Class of 2020 though video posts that articulate sage advice and words of encouragement. Here are 13 of the best takeaways from these COVID-era commencement speeches. “Don’t bother yourself too much if you’re not quite sure what you want to do in life. I’m 50, I have many days where I’m still not quite sure what I want to be. But I work on it, I stay in the process. Live in a way now where you can look back later and say ‘I think I handled that pretty well.’” — Actor Matthew McConaughey shared this message on his Facebook and Instagram feeds on May 14. “The future is always uncertain, but we who celebrate what you have done,

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“Dreams are a great test, because a dream is going to test your resolve, and you’re going to know a dream from a pipe dream. You’re going to know a dream from a casual brush with something that you got excited about, and then it evaporates… A real dream is something that not only hangs on to you but you will hang onto it. And it will power you through every obstacle that people and your environment will throw against you.” —Director Steven Spielberg shared on John Krasinski’s YouTube series “Some Good News” on May 3.

“Memorialize in your heart the way in which these times reveal what really matters: the health and well-being of our loved ones, the resilience of our communities, and the sacrifices made by those—from doctors to garbage collectors—who give their whole selves to serving others.” —Apple CEO Tim Cook told the Class of 2020 in the May 3 I Heart Radiopodcast, Commencement Podcast. “I also want to tell you guys it’s more than a diploma, it’s more than graduation, it’s knowledge, it’s knowing that you did it. You’re about to make some money, you’re about to show your skills on what you worked for.” —Rapper Cardi B. advised graduates via Facebook on May 14.

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who celebrate all of your achievements, we are certain of one thing on this day: You will not let us down.” —Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told Wright State University’s graduating class in a moving video on May 2.

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

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“I know you may not feel like it, but vision and recognize it as a beautiful you are, indeed, the chosen class for beginning to where you are now.” such a time as this,” —This Is Us actor Sterling K. Brown —Oprah Winfrey shared on her shared on Facebook on May 15. Facebook and Instagram feeds on May 15. “I know first-hand the power of a movement led by and for the next “I know you’re missing what is generation. You are that next generasupposed to be your medal ceremony, tion. Take the torch and leave your but that ceremony doesn’t change a mark. Put your stake in the ground thing. You’ve already won.” and build the future that you want —Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and you believe in and fight like hell said 2020 graduates via Facebook on to do it.” May 15. —Soccer star Megan Rapinoe said on the NBC special “Graduate “Where you start in life does not Together” a virtual graduation dictate where you end up… And while ceremony for the more than 3 million the circumstances of your graduation high school seniors in the U.S. may not be ideal, you will look back “Just keep on trucking, keep on on this event with the clarity of 20/20

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going, move in to the moon, do not microwave metal, not even a tiny spoon. “You’re great, you made it, I love you.” —Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina told the graduating class in a humorous May 15 Facebook post.

will be better because when we go through some tough challenges we learn about who we are and what we value in our life” —Education activist Malala Yousafzai told her fellow Oxford University graduates via Facebook on May 15.

“To the graduating Class of 2020, congratulations. I have one major piece of advice for you: Listen to Oprah. About everything.” —Actor Hugh Jackman shared with grads via Facebook on May 16.

“With everything suddenly feeling like it’s up for grabs, this is your time to seize the initiative. Nobody can tell you anymore that you should be waiting your turn, nobody can tell you anymore that this is how it’s always been done. More than ever this is your moment, your generation’s world to shape.” —Former President Barack Obama said on YouTube on May 16.

“I know that we are heading into an uncertain future, and everyone says that things will not be the same as they were before, but I know they

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We are very proud to announce that our 8th grade students have been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in academic awards and have been accepted to the following Catholic High Schools: Archbishop Molloy Chaminade High School* Dominican Academy

Holy Trinity Diocesan High School* Kellenberg Memorial High School*

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The Saint Anne’s Parish Family wishes the Graduating Class of 2020 all the best as they begin their high school education! ~ God Bless and God Speed

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Congratulations Class of 2020

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Fewer Hospital Admissions For Common Health Issues

What happened to non-COVID conditions in the COVID-era?

uring the last three months, hospitals have seen a dramatic decline in the number of admissions for such conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, gastrointestinal bleeding, diverticulitis, surgical emergencies such as appendicitis and other infections? Why? Does this mean that the incidence of these conditions actually declined during this time period or is there another reason? With all the stress related to COVID, social distancing and quarantine, it seems unlikely that the incidence of these conditions decreased. It seems more likely that people ignored symptoms because they were scared to go to a hospital emergency department. This may be substantiated by the documented uptick in home deaths. So how do we move forward and get people back to thinking about their health? There is no doubt that the delivery of medical care will be permanently

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changed from what it was just a few short months ago. Patients should be prepared for a different type of medical visit. Telehealth will play a big role in this transformation. Telehealth allows for a patient-provider visit through technology without coming to an office. It allows for questions and answers and discussion, but it does not permit a physical examination, a key component of medical care. While certain types of visits lend themselves to telehealth, many do not and patients will still need to come to

a medical office for an evaluation. For example, how is the eye doctor going to look in the patient’s eyes without the use of all the current sophisticated equipment or how is a gastroenterologist or cardiologist assess a simple complaint without listening to the heart or examining the abdomen? Office visits, therefore, will still be required. I can tell you that the flow of the visit will be different from what was done before. Certainly, a waiting room filled with patients and their families is not ideal. There will be no magazines or brochures to read. Likely, patients will wait in their cars and be called or sent a text when an exam room is ready. Accompanying persons will be discouraged or not allowed unless they serve a vital purpose. Masks may be required for patients and personal protective equipment (PPE) will absolutely be required for health care workers. Plexiglass will play a prominent role

in offices. Offices will move to become paperless with paper forms being replaced by online forms. Cash will no longer be collected. Yes, cash is a significant vector for viral infections. Exam rooms will need to be sanitized between patients. Patients requiring elective procedures will need to be tested for COVID. These measures will make offices and hospitals safe for patients and staff. It is critical that patients understand and believe that they will be coming to safe environments for their care. Many people have neglected their health due to concerns about COVID. While reasonable for a time, it is now time to get back taking care of oneself before neglect leads to complications. The medical community is committed to providing safe places to obtain care. COVID or no COVID, people still need medical care and the health care providers in our communities are ready and able to provide this.

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Dear Searching: Kudos to you for being on top of sun protection. Shielding kids’ skin from the sun’s damaging rays is essential: Sunburns during childhood can raise the chance of skin cancer later in life. And sunburns are quite common; between 50 and 60 percent of kids get one each year. Aside from keeping kids inside—and who would deprive kids of the chance to play outside in nice weather?—an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen is your best defense. Here’s what you need to know. Mineral sunscreens, which are also called physical sunscreens, contain minerals that sit on top of and deflect

we need to conduct more studies to find out. If you don’t want to chance it, though, you can go with mineral sunscreen to avoid this risk. There are other benefits to using a mineral sunscreen. It begins protecting against the sun as soon as it’s applied, whereas a chemical sunscreen takes up to 30 minutes to begin working. These products are not perfect, though. They tend to be thicker than chemical sunscreens and leave a white residue on the skin. Chemical sunscreens spread more easily on the skin, and you don’t have to use as much. In the end, since both protect against the sun equally well. If your kids have sensitive skin, mineral sunscreen might be your best bet. If they’re very active and don’t like to sit still for reapplication, chemical sunscreens that apply faster and easier may work better. The most important thing is that you find an SPF that works for your family. This article was contributed by The Well by Northwell. For more health and wellness tips, visit The Well by Northwell.

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LEVITTOWN

Jonas E. Salk Middle School in the Levittown Public Schools was re-designated as a National School of Character by Character.org. This year, 84 schools and seven districts from 15 states earned the distinction. Jonas E. Salk Middle School is only one of three New York schools to be selected. This is the second time that the school earned the national title, the first being in 2016. To receive the high honor, schools and school districts must meet Character.org’s 11 Principles. The principles were developed by school leaders and character development researchers to serve as a guide for schools throughout the country to plan, implement, assess and sustain their character development initiative. Building administrators and staff members from Jonas E. Salk Middle School applied for re-designation and the school received a site visit by a Character.org representative who pushed into classrooms, spoke with students, staff and parents. Character education has played a significant role for years, starting with Jonas E. Salk Middle School’s R.I.S.E. program (respect and responsibility, integrity, safety and staying healthy and empathy). The program is committed to fostering each students’ social-emotional development and create opportunities for academic excellence, civic education and the development

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Levittown’s Jonas E. Salk Middle School was re-designated as a National School of Character by Character.org. (Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools)

of moral character. This year, the school created R.I.S.E. Day, which is held once every quarter and focuses on one of the R.I.S.E. themes for the entire school day. Students participate in team building, problem solving and social-emotional activities. The middle school also started a R.I.S.E. newsletter based on each quarter’s theme. Students who demonstrate the theme receive a R.I.S.E. Award and are highlighted in the newsletter. Outstanding students also receive a postcard in the mail from their teacher acknowledging them for their excellent character.

SEAFORD

Seaford High School Class of 2020 valedictorian Jason Linzer and salutatorian Matt Karounos attended a special, socially distant ceremony hosted by the Town of Hempstead in late May at the Merrick Road Park Golf Course. With the COVID-19 pandemic altering the usual pomp and circumstance of graduation, the event recognized the achievements of top graduates from high school throughout the town. Supervisor Donald Clavin, joined by other elected officials, congratulated Jason and Matt on their accomplishments. Jason will attend Stony Brook University to study biochemistry and Matt is committed to the University of Notre Dame where he will major in applied and computational mathematics and statistics.

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Gregory Kies, a senior at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS), recently earned the opportunity of a lifetime. He has received offers from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as well as the United States Coast Guard Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Kies is a heavily involved student at POBJFKHS. He actively participates in many extracurricular activities such as holding the position of POBJFKHS class president, president of the band and public relations secretary for the National Spanish Honor Society. He is also an active member of the POBJFKHS track and cross country team, where he served as team captain. One of Kies’ most cherished accomplishments is being the founder and administrator of “Supplies for Soldiers,” an initiative that ships hundreds of supplies to soldiers that are stationed overseas. As the program grew steadily through the Plainview-Old Bethpage community, Kies was astonished by the large number of people willing to support the cause.

Community helpers was the focus of a recent digital lesson for English as a New Language (ENL) students at Fairfield Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Working with ENL teachers Colleen Corrigan and Mary Gaynor, they learned vocabulary pertaining to important people who work in the community and discussed the different roles that each of them serves. Corrigan and Gaynor hosted virtual lessons over Google Hangouts for kindergartners and first graders. One of the chats included a guest speaker, Corrigan’s husband, who is a firefighter. Students were able to ask him questions about his job. ENL students also participated in the Buncee initiative, #Hugs4Heroes, in which they made digital thank-you cards for essential workers. Second and fourth grade students from Michele Ritchie and Jill Korwan’s classes were engaged in letter-writing lessons, incorporating the digital cards they made.

Fairfield Elementary School ENL teacher Mary Gaynor prepared to mail letters to her students for an assignment that expanded their vocabulary about places in the community.

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HICKSVILLE

The Hicksville High School Chamber Singers have also advanced to the semifinal round of The American Prize choral competition. (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District)

FARMINGDALE

The Eighth Squad reports the arrest of two individuals for a burglary that occurred on April 9, in Farmingdale. According to detectives, a 50-year-old male victim noticed that his business Woody’s Goody’s, located at 695 Main St., had been burglarized. Investigation discovered that two males entered the business through a skylight and stole assorted merchandise before exiting the establishment. After an extensive investigation, defendants Jonathan Diaz-Alfaro, 24, and Douglas Mejia-Gomez, 23, were arrested on May 17, for the above burglary. Both defendants are charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree grand larceny. They were arraigned on Monday, May 18, in Mineola. .......................

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Sage Spiegelman, a Roslyn High School sophomore, wanted to show her appreciation to first responders battling the coronavirus pandemic. “I had been making pretzel pies as

The Hicksville High School Chamber Singers were recently named one of only eight national finalists in the high school division of The American Prize choral competition. Back in February, the 27-member Chamber Singers group and the school’s concert choir were named semifinalists in the competition. Both groups are led by Hicksville High School choral director Michelle Shmuel. Winners of The American Prize awards are expected to be announced before the official end of the 2019-20 school year.

a hobby for my family and friends for several months prior to the pandemic,” Spiegelman said. “I thought it would be a great idea to create custom pies with inspirational sayings, such as ‘strength’, ‘hero’, and ‘courage’, and distribute the pies to first responders.” After posting several photos of the completed pies on her Instagram account, @Uofsweets, the requests came pouring in from others, asking if they could purchase them. “Since the pandemic shut down all parties and celebrations, people are finding other ways to make these events special for loved ones,” Sage’s mother, Deborah Spiegelman, said. Spiegelman, along with her older sister, Ariel, have been working to complete all the orders. They have already completed more than 100 requests and raised more than $1,000. Profits have been donated to several local charities including Long Island Cares, the CDC Foundation, the COVID-19 Fund and Food for the Frontline. —Submitted by Deborah and Gene Spiegelman

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and will be arraigned when a domestic incident. Upon medically practical. police arrival, it was deter—Submitted by NCPD mined that a male subject was involved in a domestic The Nassau County Police dispute with a 49-year-old Department’s Eighth Squad female victim. The subject, arrested a Hempstead man Miguel Jimenez, 46, was for a robbery that occurred on hiding in the basement of the Tuesday, June 2, at approxiresidence. The responding mately 1:30 p.m. in Levittown. officers located Jimenez According to detectives, hiding in a closet. He was units responded to Home immediately combative, Depot located at 3350 and officers placed him into Hempstead Tpke. for a custody. While transporting larceny that had just occurred. Jimenez to a police vehicle, he An unknown male subject became extremely combative had entered the store, taken and began flailing his legs. items from the shelves, left He then proceeded to head the store without paying for Miguel Jimenez butt one officer and kick the the items and pushed a Loss other officer. The two officers Prevention officer on the way Westbury Man were treated at a local hospital out. Victor Rodriguez, 46, was Arrested For for their injuries. Jimenez found a short distance away Assault, Attacks was transported to the Third and taken into custody with Two Officers Precinct for arrest processing. the assistance of the K9 Unit. The Nassau County Police Jimenez has been charged Rodriguez and an officer were transported to a local hospital Department’s Third Squad with two counts of second-dearrested a Westbury man for for injuries sustained during gree assault, fourth-degree an assault that occurred on the apprehension. criminal mischief, criminal Tuesday, May 26, at 10 p.m. in obstruction of breathing/ Rodriguez is charged with Westbury. third-degree robbery and blood circulation, resisting arAccording to detectives, fourth-degree grand larceny. rest and petit larceny. Jimenez officers responded to a He was also found to have was also found to have two Gordon Avenue residence for open Nassau County First multiple open warrants

District arrest warrants for violations. He was arraigned on Wednesday, May 27 in Mineola. —Submitted by NCPD

Police Search For Subjects Involved in Woodbury Burglary

The Nassau County Police Department’s Second Squad is investigating a burglary that occurred in Woodbury on Saturday, May 30, at 1:55 a.m. According to detectives, Second Precinct police on patrol discovered a broken window with an alarm ringing at the Verizon Wireless store located at 8223 Jericho Tpke. An investigation revealed that an unknown subject (s) made entry into the store by breaking a side window and removing assorted cell phones on display valued at $ 5,800. The unknown subject (s) also removed a locked box that contained an undetermined amount of money that was near the register. The subject (s) fled in an unknown direction. The investigation is

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ongoing. Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1–800-244–TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous. —Submitted by NCPD

Massapequa Man Arrested For Storing Illegal Fireworks

The Nassau County Police Department’s Arson-Bomb Squad arrested a Massapequa man for illegal storage of explosives that occurred on Friday, May 29, at 11:55 p.m. in Massapequa. According to detectives, units responded to a house fire at 2 Midlawn Dr. Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that defendant Matthew Deluca, 37, had a large sum of assorted fireworks in the garage. Deluca is charged with illegal storage of explosives and unlawfully selling fireworks. He was arraigned on Saturday, May 30, in Mineola. —Submitted by NCPD

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Our exclusive interview with Fuller House’s Candace Cameron Bure BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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ife certainly can take you in unexpected directions and also into familiar territory. For the past five seasons of Netflix’s Fuller House, D.J. Tanner-Fuller, who is portrayed by actress Candace Cameron Bure, has found herself living in her childhood home

with her younger sister and aspiring musician Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and D.J.’s lifelong best friend and fellow single mother Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber). In Fuller House’s fifth and final season, the Tanner childhood house is fuller than ever with D.J.’s three boys, Stephanie’s new baby and Kimmy’s feisty family as the three prepare for a triple wedding

and celebrate all of the memories that have led them there. Fuller House is a sequel series of the beloved sitcom Full House, which aired on ABC from 1987 to 1995 for eight seasons that produced 192 episodes. In addition to Cameron Bure, Sweetin and Barber, the original

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The she-wolf pack. From left: Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Andrea Barber as Kimmy Gibbler and Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner. (Photos courtesy of Netflix)

FULLER HOUSE from page 27 sitcom also starred Bob Saget as Danny Tanner, John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis and David Coulier as Joey Gladstone. All three make guest appearances throughout Fuller House’s five seasons, which already adds to the heavy nostalgia factor that Fuller House brings to its audience. So how would Cameron Bure, who fell into the entertainment business when she was only 5-years-old, describe her character D.J. TannerFuller, who she has portrayed onand-off for the past three decades? “Well, D.J. is like everyone’s big sister and hopefully everyone’s best friend, but she is a perfectionist,” Cameron Bure said. “She’s like you’re

overly cheery, completely scheduled, Type-A personality, perfectionist. She always means well, but sometimes I think her expectations are a little bit too high, not only on herself, but also on other people.” The first half of season five of Fuller House ended with a surprise proposal, which also involved a ginormous and intricate flash mob, when D.J. got engaged to her longtime on-again, off-again boyfriend Steve Hale (Scott Weinger). The second half of season five will pick up right where the first half left off and then some. “The second half leads up to a triple wedding and lots of fun things like going to a wedding expo to

D.J. Tanner-Fuller with her three sons.

decide on how they’re going to coordinate a triple wedding,” Cameron Bure explained. “And there’s a bachelor party and of course, in between all the wedding stuff, there’s lots of heart-to-heart scenes between the kids and moms because of course it’s always a show about parenting. But then the final episode you’re going to get a big triple wedding.” And without a doubt, longtime fans of both shows can deduce that D.J. Tanner-Fuller’s life has definitely come full circle from being a mom of three boys to living in her old family home to her engagement to Steve. “I think she’s still very much the same person and like I said she’s

really driven, but she’s super goofy,” Cameron Bure said. “And I think that she really learned to accept help and that was from the very first episode of Fuller House. That was the hardest thing for her to do was to accept help from other people. And then I think that we’ve seen how much she’s grown, and of course, she has always loved her family so much, but she doesn’t always have to control everything herself and different points of view are wonderful because different people help different situations.” So what does Cameron Bure think it is about Fuller House that resonates with so many viewers? “It’s a show with a lot of laugh, but a lot of heart and a lot of love,” she said. “It’s about family and it’s not necessarily the family you’re born into. It’s the people who stick with you through thick and thin who are always there for you and will hold your hand when you need it to get through the tough times. That’s what the original show was about and that was still what Fuller House is about, and hopefully the legacy that it will continue to leave.” And with a show that is all about family, Cameron Bure said that working with her fellow cast members feels like working with family. How could it not? “Andrea and Jodie are two of my best friends and everyone else on the show has been incredible,” Cameron Bure said. “Whether they’re original cast or the new cast to Fuller House, we have been such a tight knit group and everyone has become a second family. So in that sense, it was a little easier to say goodbye this time around because we know we’re going to be in each other’s life forever.” And with a show such as Full House that is such a staple in pop culture and Fuller House, a show that is rich in nostalgia, Cameron Bure said that she loves the fact that multiple generations can enjoy both shows.

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“I just love that generations love the show together,” she said. “I love that 5-year-olds can sit with 15-yearolds and then 35-year-olds and 55-year-olds and 95-year-olds and they all laugh and they all can enjoy it together. There’s still something for everyone, for little kids and adults, and there’s nostalgia. That’s what I hope everyone will continue to love about these shows. They are timeless messages, there are more moral messages that teach us about life and all of the things that almost all of us experience. The circumstances might be different, but they’re always the same messages that we all have to go through. So, hopefully it’ll be enjoyed for years to come.” Cameron Bure also has a very charitable side to her and has worked alongside the Salvation Army for years. “I’ve been an ambassador for them for several years now and they’re doing really great work,” Cameron Bure explained. “They have for so many years, but especially during this pandemic they’re on the front lines as well. So I’m always shouting them out on my social media and raising money for them and encouraging people to donate. Something as small as $25 goes to feed 10 people right in your community; it provides 10 meals. So

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my calendar until December 31st planned,” she said. “It’s all up in the air, but I was scheduled to shoot seven Hallmark movies this year and I shot one and a half of them. So we’re just figuring out when we can resume production on those. But in the meantime, I produce all the movies that I star in for the

Hallmark Channel, but I also have a production company that has several projects, scripted and unscripted. So I continue to produce while I’m in quarantine and that keeps my day really busy.” You can currently watch the entire series of Fuller House, including the brand new season, on Netflix.

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because of its high proportion of traditionally undercounted groups, such as communities of color, immigrants, children under 5 and renters. In February 2019, Curran took action by launching the Complete County Committee (CCC). In partnership with Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, CCC engaged key constituencies to increase awareness and motivate residents to complete the Census. Subcommittees focused on outreach to businesses, local government, seniors, early childhood providers, education, faith based outreach, people of color and immigrants. The county held several Census job fairs and internal initiatives promoting the Census. Curran mobilized the Offices of Hispanic Affairs, Asian-American Affairs, and Office of Minority Affairs in particular to lead outreach efforts across communities in Nassau. Since early 2019, Curran has led a public

awareness push highlighting the importance of the Census through press conferences, press statements, video PSAs (English and Spanish), workshops, an info panel, millennial chat and public testimony. The census is used to fund $675 billion in federal programs, including for hospitals, roads and bridges, public schools, disaster assistance, food assistance (including SNAP and

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William Douglas Martocci passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 9, 2020. He would have been 69 on July 1, 2020. He was the son of the late Marie and Francis Martocci of Manhasset.

“Bill” is mourned by his wife Lorie (DeMilt) Martocci, his children Steven, Michael (Emily and grandson Calvin), Alexandra, and Christopher. He is also survived by his siblings Mae (Tom) Mauri, Victor (Maude) Marttocci, and Jay (Joanne) Martocci. “Uncle Boom-Boom” will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and their children. He was so proud of all his children for their achievements and bragged about them any chance he could. Having his first grandchild, Calvin, in March, brought him such joy. Bill graduated from Manhasset High School in 1969. He was a member of the 1967 undefeated lacrosse team and was later inducted into the Manhasset Lacrosse Hall of Fame. After graduation from high school he attended Penn State University where he was on their lacrosse team. Bill’s great passion in life was coaching lacrosse to the youth of Manhasset and often spoke of those boys in the last weeks of his life. After graduation from Penn State, he joined his father Frank and brother Vic in running Martocci and Sons Printing Company in Copiague and later with his brother opened GBV Printing in Bay Shore. Bill is so loved and will be missed by all. In Bill’s memory, you may contribute to The Manhasset Booster Club at PO Box 233, Manhasset, NY 11030

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CHARLES MARTIN (Charlie) Esq. Charles Martin (Charlie) Esq., the beloved husband for 60 years of the late Mary Martin (Meb), R.N., and resident of Trumbull, Connecticut, died on June 3 at home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in New York City on November 26, 1930, the son of Patrick Joseph Martin and Anne Theresa (Dougherty) Martin. He was predeceased by his beloved bride Mary in 2012 and is survived by their seven children and their spouses: Cathleen and Vincent Prespentt of Farmington, New Mexico; Charles and Julie of East Lyme, CT.; Maureen Riggsbee of Kure Beach, NC.; Timothy and Maria of Plano, Texas; Theresa and Peter O’Callaghan of South Glastonbury, CT.; Patricia of Kure Beach, NC.; and, Michael and Sharon of Seymour, CT. He was also the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by: his brother and sister-in-law Jim and Jackie Martin of Pompano Beach, Florida; and, his brother-in-law Calvin Gleckler of Old Bethpage, New York; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charlie graduated from Hicksville High School, N.Y. in 1948 along with his future wife Mary. He then graduated from The United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York in 1952, and in that same year he and Meb were married in Saint Ignatius Church in Hicksville. He sailed ocean going tankers for two years and then worked shortly in the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Department before joining the Nassau County N.Y. Police Department for six years. During four of those six years he attended evening classes at Saint John’s University School of Law graduating being admitted to the practice of law in New York in 1960. In February 1961 he joined Sikorsky Aircraft as the patent administrator and moved the family to Trumbull, CT. He remained at Sikorsky for 30 years in numerous positions including Director of Contracts and Director of New Business Developments. Following his retirement in 1991, Charlie and Meb enjoyed their time travelling together and spending their time with their family and friends. Charlie was an active member of the Saint Catherine of Siena Parish since 1961 and was a Fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Due to restrictions on social gatherings services will be private. Interment will be in Nichols Village Cemetery, Trumbull CT. Memorial contributions may be made to SSND, 345 Belden Hill Rd, Wilton CT 06897. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.mullinsfh.com. The closing of his favorite Irish blessing was, “And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand”. 216591 M

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GLEN COVE Giovanni Cipriano of Glen Cove, on May 30, died at age 77. Beloved husband of Emanuela. Proud father of Donato. Loving brother of Angelina, the late Gerardo and the late Maria Michela. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Service and Interment held at East Hillside Cemetery. Maria E. Van Ommeren of Glen Cove, passed away peacefully on May 14, at age 93. She was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic, came to start her family in Glen Cove in 1957, opened a tailor shop on School St. with her late husband, Baltus P. Van Ommeren and retired after 25 years as a nurse from Glengariff. She was the beloved mother of Jean Quinones, Francisco Van Ommeren, Robert Van Ommeren and Cathy Mercado and proud grandmother to seven. Donations can be made in memory of Maria to Trinity Lutheran Church (74 Forest Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542). Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Private service and internment at East Hillside Cemetery. Catherine Nellie Palermo of Glen Cove passed away on May 7. She was the loving sister and sister-in-law of Lydia and Joseph Oliveri, Silvia and

Michael Sbaglia and Tina and James Morgan. Cherished aunt of Michael Morgan and Nicole Verdone. Dear great aunt to Brooke Morgan and Jack and Mia Verdone. Nellie was a beloved and respected elementary art teacher at Burns Avenue School in Hicksville and St. Dominic Elementary School in Oyster Bay. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home in Glen Cove. She was interred at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. Joseph Milton Watson of Glen Cove, on May 22, died at age 71. Beloved father of Tonia, Joseph, Shawn, Nora and Alan. Proud grandfather of Syzmon and Takara. Also survived by loving brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He loved the Lakers and was a sports fanatic. Arrangements entrusted to DodgeThomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Private family service and interment. GREAT NECK It is with deep sadness that the Great Neck Library mourns the passing of Deidre Goode, Department Head of Children’s Services, in May 2020. Deidre received her Master

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On April 7, COVID-19 claimed Lucian Valentino Marino. He was 85 years old. His bonhomie was matched only by his gentleness and the deep care he had for all in his life. A loving husband, father and grandfather (small business owner and writer), Lou served as eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s in Manhasset for more than 25 years. Dad, Uncle Lou (and occasionally “Lucy-Ann” for those who couldn’t pronounce Lucian) will be remembered by his wife Rose, their children Richard, Catherine (and her husband, Robert) and Andrew, Lou’s grandchildren (Richard, Joseph, Elizabeth; Matthew, Robert, Christopher; and Christine, Bennett, respectively,) his nieces, nephews, cousins, their families, and all who mourn his passing. The family is not planning any public services due to the very disease that took him.

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FARMINGDALE LEGAL NOTICE Index No. 608387-2018 Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Basis of Venue is County where real property is located SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -X MARGARET PIGOTT, Plaintiff -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT R. BERGANTINO AND “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE”, The last two names being fictitious, said parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in, or a lien upon the premises described in the Complaint Defendants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -X TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer to Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of the summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the state, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner. In the case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated: Bethpage, New York August 26, 2019 /C/ Gerald Pigott Law Office of Gerald M. Pigott, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 4127 Gloria Road Bethpage, New York 11714 (516) 731-0009 6-10-3; 5-27-20-20204T-#216283-FARM

GARDEN CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of tinibo LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/21/20. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 7199, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6-10-3; 5-27-20-13-6-20206T-#216035-CITY LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Meeting of the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Incorporated Village Of Garden City Village Hall 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 REVISED MEETING AGENDA

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2020 Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Wednesday, JUNE 17th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF 25 YALE STREET LLC. For a variance of provisions of Sections 200-52, and 99-2.A of the Village Code, allowing for the issue of a permit to maintain 84.6’ of previously installed 6.0’ high wood fence, at the premises known as 25 YALE STREET (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block T, Lot 16, R-8 District), the granting of which would cause; A. a fence to exceed (6’) in height where (4’) is permitted. B. (34.6’) of (6.0’) high fence to be as close as (30.0’) to Yale Street where (50.0’) is required. *Adjourned at the February meeting. Building Department application # 2019-7296. 2. APPEAL OF MICHAEL & SUSAN MIRANDO for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for the installation of a freestanding 110 gallon oil tank at the side of the existing dwelling known as 223 CLINTON ROAD (Map of Descriptive Property, Block D-6 Lot 2115, R-6 district) the placement of which would; A. cause the required plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment of (10.0’) to be reduced to no less than (8.4’). *Adjourned at the February meeting. In accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 3. APPEAL OF MUHAMMAD A MUZAFFAR for a variance of the provisions Sections 200-52 of the Village Code issue a permit for 27.0’ of previously installed 4’ high white vinyl fence and the installation of an additional black fence in the two front yards of the corner premises known as 91 MEADOW STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 45, Lot 7, R-6 district), the erection of which; A. has caused the (50.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Clinton Road, to be reduced to no less than (30.0’), with respect to the existing fencing. B. will cause the (50.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Clinton Road, to be reduced to no less than (.08’), with respect to (96.0’) the proposed additional fencing.

C. will cause the (30.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Meadow Street, to be reduced to no less than (.08’), with respect to (88.0’) of the proposed additional fencing. *Adjourned at the February meeting. Building Department application # 2020-7462. 4. APPEAL OF THOMAS & JOANNE GORDON for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-47.2 & 20052.H of the Village Code, so as to permit the reconstruction of an existing landing and steps, and to maintain the placement of (2) two previously permitted A/C compressors at the side yards of the premises known as 152 POPLAR STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 15, Lots 18, R-6 district) the granting of which would; A. maintain the encroachment into the minimum (5.0’) side yard by the reconstruction of existing porch steps, to be no less than (3.43’) from the side plot lineB. cause the required (10.0’) setback for freestanding cooling equipment to no less than (8.0’). Building Department application # 2019-7378, Barbara Maiello Ruggiero R.A. 5. APPEAL OF RAEGAN MORGAN & CHRISTOPHER FONTE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, 200.46.C & 200.52.A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 219 sq. ft. second floor Clinton Road front, and 30 sq. ft. first floor side additions, a 108 sq. ft. portico and, (2) two 15 sq. ft. walk-in Bay windows at the Brook Street front and 53 sq. ft. rear portico, and the placement of two A/C compressors, at the existing dwelling known as 98 BROOK STREET (Map of Garden City East, Block 111, Lot 9, R-12 district) the granting of which would: A. reduce the required 60.0’ ft. minimum front yard setback to Clinton Road to not less than (56.4’) ft. with respect to the (219) sq. ft. second floor addition (where (56.4’) currently exists of which (22.4) sq. ft. encroach into the required front yard), B. reduce the required (60.0’) ft. minimum front yard setback to Brook Street to not less than (49.1’) ft. with respect to the proposed (108) sq. ft. portico (where 53.2’ currently exists), C. maintain the existing (13.5’) side yard setback where (15.0’) is required with respect to the (30) sq. ft. first floor side addition, D. reduce the (60.0’) required setback for accessory structures to no less than (55.0’) for one A/C compressor. Building Department appli-

cation # 2020-7506, Barbara Maiello Ruggiero R.A. 6. APPEAL OF ANITA ELISE ALMA for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for the permitting to maintain a previously installed A/C compressor (installed 1980), at the side of the existing dwelling known as, 160 WETHERILL ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block J, Lot 182, R-6 District) the granting of which will; A. cause the required plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment of (10.0’) to be reduced to no less than (2.09’). Application # 2020-7507 survey & photographs filed with the Building Department. 7. APPEAL OF RAYMOND & HELEN MCCLEARY for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 and 200-52 of the Village Code, allowing for the amendment of a building permit to allow for the maintenance of an for an 50 sq. ft. deck and a 74 sq. ft. shed, at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 74 JEFFERSON STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 17, Lot 4, R-6 District) the granting of which would; A. cause the required rear yard setback of (25.0’) to be reduced to no less than (21.1’) with respect to the deck, B. cause the required accessory structure property line setback of (3.0’) to be reduced to no less than (2.5’) to the rear and (2.7’) to the side for the shed. Building Department application # 2020-7525, Emilio Susa R.A 8. APPEAL OF STEVEN AFFRONTI for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 of the Village Code, to allow for the amendment of a building permit for construction of a 170 sq. ft. screen porch at the rear, while currently erecting an 800 sq. ft. second floor side addition with 48 sq. ft. front portico, at the existing dwelling known as known as 25 HOMESTEAD AVENUE (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block 1, Lot 31, R-6 district) the granting of which would; A. cause the required rear yard setback of (25.0’) to be reduced to no less than (20.7’) with respect to the proposed screen porch. Building Department application # 2020-7547, plans by Thomas P. Domanico R.A. 9. APPEAL OF GREGORY & SUZANNE GENTILE for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-46 of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 29 sq. ft. front first floor and 1,374 sq. ft. second floor additions with a 147 sq. porch (while demolishing existing 575 sq. ft. ½ story & dormer), at the plot known as 31 ADAMS

STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Lot 21, Block 62, R-6 district) the construction of which would; A. extend vertically the existing (5.9’) minimum side yard setback where (8.0’) is required. B. extend vertically the existing 18.2’ aggregate of side yard setbacks where 20.1’ is required. Building Department application # 2020-7462, plans of John J. Viscardi, RA. 10. APPEAL OF BALAZS SZABO for a variance of the provisions of 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the amendment of a mechanical permit to maintain the location of (3) three additional A/C compressors placed alongside a previously installed compressor (1989) and the maintenance of 46.9’of 4’ fence, the locations of which were permitted as an R-12 district, recently placed during the construction of a 46 sq. ft. first floor addition with 72 sq. ft. portico at the front, a 1,731 sq. ft. second floor addition, an 88 sq. ft. portico and 84 sq. ft. deck at the rear (while demolishing a 680 sq. ft. 1/2 story and 300 sq. ft. rear deck), at the existing corner dwelling known as 15 ST. JAMES STREET NORTH (Map of Garden City East, Block 133, Lot 10, R-20 district) the granting of such will; A. cause two of the three (3) newly installed compressors to be as close as (72.9’) to the Butler Place property line, where (80.0’) is now required~ B. allow (46.9’) of (4’) fence to be as close as (44.7’) to the St. James Street North property line, where (60.0’) is now required. Building Department application # 2020-7552, Joseph M. Bello, R.A. 11. APPEAL OF CAROL & ROBERT KERLER in accordance with the provisions of Section 200-52.A, of the Village Code, to allow for the issuance of a permit for the installation of a 42.0’ ft. of Green chain link fence and (2) two gates, at the corner premises known as 101 NEWMARKET ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 20, Lot 33, R-8 District), the granting of which would cause; A. allow the encroachment of a (40.0 ft.) section of fencing and gate to be as close as (32.0’) from Roxbury Road, where (50.0 ft.) is required. In accordance with a survey and photographs filed with the Building Department. 12. APPEAL OF BARRY TROTZ & KIMBERLY PROKOPCHUK-TROTZ for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-46 of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 70 sq. ft. rear first floor addition, at the premises known as 61 TRANSVERSE ROAD

(Map of Mineola Gardens, Lot 28, Block 45, R-6 district) the construction of which would; A. extend horizontally the existing (5.0’) minimum side yard setback where (8.0’) is required. B. maintain the existing (15.2’) aggregate of side yard setbacks where (18.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2020-7493, plans of Daniel Fabrizi, RA. 13. APPEAL OF BRUNO & SUSAN BAUER for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, 200-46.C & 20052.H of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of an 81 sq. ft. one story rear addition, and the relocation of an existing A/C compressor, at the premises known as 81 GARFIELD STREET (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block N, Lots 15, R-8 district) the granting of which would; A. reduce the required (25.0’) rear yard setback to not less than (23.6’)B. extend the existing aggregate (16.25’) of side yard setbacks by (6.0’) to the rear where (18.0’) is now requiredC. cause a freestanding A/C compressor to be no less than (8.5’) to a plot line where (10.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2020-7584, Daniel Fabrizi, R.A. 14. APPEAL OF 71 ROXBURY ROAD LLC. for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 and 20046.C of the Village Code, so as to permit in a R-8 district, the minor sub-division of the existing 12,000 sq. ft. premises known as 71 ROXBURY ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block X, Lot X, R-8 District) into two (2) equal plots of 6,000 sq. ft. respectively, and maintain an existing 1 family dwelling (while demolishing a 220 sq. ft. one story side portion and 200 sq. ft. rear deck) whichA. on each plot would; 1. cause the (75.0’) required plot width to be reduced to no less than (60.0’) 2. cause the required plot area to be reduced from (7,500 sq. ft.) to (6,000 sq. ft.). B. would create a non-conforming dwelling that will; 1. exceed the allowable building area of (1,500 sq. ft. or 25.0% by 129 sq. ft.) (1,629 sq. ft. or 27.1%), 2. maintain the (20.5’) front setback of the existing portico from Roxbury Road, where (25.0’) is required, 3. maintain the existing (4.6’) minimum side yard where (8.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2020-7548, presented by Craig G. Biscone, Esquire.

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 37 15. APPEAL OF JOHN & BRITTA GARCIA for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-3 and 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit a minor sub-division of the existing 56,172 sq. ft. plot into two (2), a 30,013 sq. ft. improved and a 26,159 sq. ft. unimproved plot, at the premises known as 107 ROCKAWAY AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 49, Lots 1-2, R-20 district) the granting of which would; A. reduce the required (125’) minimum plot width to not less than (12.5’) at the required (50.0’) setback. Building Department application # 2019-6688, presented by Craig G. Biscone, Esquire. END OF CASES The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: June 10, 2020 Garden City, New York 11530 Karen Altman Village Clerk The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH, 2020 6-10-2020-1T-#216535-CITY LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Village Budget for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 was adopted on April 28, 2020 after a Public Hearing. Said budget may be examined on the Village’s website gardencityny.net and at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, Monday through Friday, excepting legal holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY Karen M. Altman Village Clerk Dated: June 2, 2020 Garden City, New York 6-10-2020-2T-#216525-CITY

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ed as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTI ON OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 7, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, CONSISTING OF WELLHEAD TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AT WELL NO. 9, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $5,200,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,200,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of wellhead treatment improvements for emerging contaminants at Well No. 9, as described in the report prepared for the Village by H2M Architects + Engineers, at the estimated maximum cost of $5,200,000. The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is forty (40) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $5,200,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 6-10-2020-1T-#216606-CITY

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO LEGAL NOTICE THE RECORD FOLLOWLouis Logistics LLC ING THE HEARING MUST Filed 03/13/2020 BE RECEIVED BY THE 11 Jefferson Pl, Hempstead, NEXT WEDNESDAY FOL-

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located at 450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, New York at which time and place the Board of Education of the North Shore Central School District will discuss the district-wide safety plan developed by the district-wide school safety team pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation Part 155.17(c)(1) and (c) (3). Such plan is available for public comment at North Shore Central School District, 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York between the date of this notice and the public hearing. The public hearing shall be held at the time and place stated herein. 6-10-2020-1T-#216573-RP

LEGAL NOTICE NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SEA CLIFF, NEW YORK INVITATION TO BID: CARPENTRY SUPPLIES BID SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021 Participating Districts: North Shore Central School District & Glen Cove School District PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be receive by the Board of Education, North Shore Central School District, 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, 11579, for Carpentry Supplies. Bid Receipt Day & Time : June 23rd 2020 at 11.00 am ( By Mail ) Bids will be received by way of mail only until the above-stated hour of prevailing time and date to the attention of John Hall, Director of Facilities at North Shore High School located at 450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head NY 11545. Promptly at 11:30 am prevailing time on June 23rd 2020, bids will be opened and read aloud by video conference/live stream arrangements for participation in which will be available on the District Website. Bids will be opened and read in this manner from the District Offices, located at 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff NY 11579. Note: In the event closure of the business office makes such video conference impossible on the bid opening date, video conference or live bid opening will be conducted on the next day the office is accessible as will be indicated at least 24 hours prior on the district website. OBTAINING DOCUMENTS: Specifications and bid forms LEGAL NOTICE may be obtained via email NOTICE OF Monday through Friday, bePUBLIC HEARING tween the hours of 8:00am DISTRICT-WIDE and 4:00pm, excluding holiSAFETY PLAN days. Requests for bid docuNORTH SHORE HIGH ments must be sent via email SCHOOL LIBRARY to Mathew Cheravallil cher450 GLEN COVE AVENUE avallilm@northshoreschools. GLEN HEAD, NY 11545 org . JULY 9, 2020 AT 7.45 PM Due to COVID 19, bid subNOTICE IS HEREBY missions will not be acceptGIVEN that a public hear- ed if delivered in person. All ing will be held on Thursday, bids must be delivered by July 9th, 2020 at 7.45 pm mail, and must be mailed sufprevailing time at the North ficiently prior to the due date Shore High School Library to ensure timely delivery.

Bid Submissions: Each board of education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Boards of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. The Boards of Education further reserve the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the above referenced fields. In addition, the Boards of Education reserve the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications, set forth in the bid specifications, of the prospective bidder in evaluation of the bids and award of contracts BOARD OF EDUCATION North Shore Central School District By: Elizabeth Ciampi, District Clerk 6-10-2020-1T-#216595-RP

GREAT NECK LEGAL NOTICE Water Authority of Great Neck North Well No. 6 Storm Mitigation Project INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids for construction of the Well No. 6 Storm Mitigation Project will be received by the Board of Directors of the Water Authority of Great Neck North at the Authority’s office, attention Greg Graziano, Authority Superintendent, 50 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, New York 11021. Bids will be received until 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The Authority will publicly open all bids on the same day at 11:00 AM, EDT. Bid opening will be broadcast via videoconferencing. This project includes the demolition of the existing Well 6 pump room and associated equipment and systems, and construction of new building addition to house new well pump, advanced oxidation process (AOP) treatment system consisting of a UV system and hydrogen peroxide feed system, granular activated carbon (GAC) system, and all associated site work, building systems, process equipment, HVAC equipment, electrical work, and instrumentation and control work. The Contract Documents may be examined at: • Camp Dresser McKee & Smith (CDM Smith), 60 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury, NY 11797. • Water Authority of Great Neck North, 50 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, NY 11021. A Contract Documents CD may be obtained at CDM Smith’s Albany office located at 11 British American Boulevard, Albany, NY 12110, phone: (518) 782-4520: meehanc@cdmsmith.com. Hard copies of the Contract Documents will not be available for purchase.

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A pre-bid conference/site visit will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be at the site, 4 Juniper Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021. Due to COVID-19, only one person per plan holder will be allowed to attend. Each Bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of five (5) percent of the Bid to assure the Bidder’s commitment to that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract and provide the required bonds and insurance documents as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders may not withdraw their Bids for a period of 45 days after the actual date of the opening of the Bids. The Successful Bidder must furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the Owner. Any contract awarded under this Invitation to Bid will to be funded in part by a grant from the New York State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), and the successful bidders shall comply with the latest DWSRF requirements. In addition, bidders on this work are required to comply with 40 CFR Part 33.240 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 policy on the increased utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Wage rates for this Project are subject to both the minimum wage rates as per New York State Prevailing Wage Schedule and Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements for SRF Recipients. The requirements for bidders and contractors covered by this policy are explained in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all Bids if deemed to be in its best interest. Gregory C. Graziano Superintendent Water Authority of Great Neck North 6-10-2020-1T-#216527-GN

HICKSVILLE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New

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York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER: VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAY-NY. GOV VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-169 HICKSVILLE L.I. CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS, LLC: Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at front property line, width of lot from front yard setback to rear yard, lot size, average front yard setback and average side/front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. PARCEL 1 SE/ cor. of Winter Ln. & Cherry Ln., a/k/a 2 Winter Lane, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 20-170 HICKSVILLE L.I. CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS, LLC: Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at front property line, width of lot from front yard setback to rear yard, lot size and average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. PARCEL 2 S/s/o Winter Ln., 64.23 ft. E/o Cherry Ln., a/k/a 2 Winter Lane, Hicksville, NY APPEAL NO. 20-171

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HICKSVILLE the purpose of considering the KDS HOMES, INC.: (A) following: Variance to allow existing Application of Mr. T.J. front addition having less agCostello, 133 Elderfields gregate side yards than perRoad, Manhasset, NY mitted by Ordinance. (B) 11030 also known as SecVariance to allow existing tion 3, Block 139, Lot 107 garage converted to habitable for variance of §240-7(I) space to remain. (C) Variance (1) of the Code of the Vilfor the reduction of off-street lage of Flower Hill. The parking spaces. Reduction of applicant seeks to conspaces to 1 when 2 parking struct a sports court in a spaces are required. side yard when it is proS/s/o Arrow Ln., W/o Acre hibited by Code. Ln., a/k/a 68 Arrow Lane, Application of Elderfields Hicksville, NY LLC 170 Elderfields APPEAL NO. 20-172 Road, Manhasset, NY HICKSVILLE 11030 also known as SecSUMEET SINGH VASU: tion 3, Block 197, Lot 9 for Variance to allow existing envariance of §119-1(A) of closed rear porch having less the Code of the Village of side yard setback and aggreFlower Hill. The applicant gate side yards than permitted seeks to maintain driveby Ordinance. way entrance piers with W/s/o Straw Ln., 110 ft. N/o 5’ gates and a front yard Brittle Ln., a/k/a 34 Straw fence around the parking Lane, Hicksville, NY court, when no fences are JUNE 8, 2020 permitted in a front yard. BY ORDER OF THE ZONApplication of Ms. Lin ING BOARD OF APPEALS Ho, 287 Elderfields Road, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, Manhasset, NY 11030 OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK also known as Section 3, 6-10-2020-1TBlock 139-01, Lot 417 for #216511-HICKS variance of §119-1(A) of the Code of the Village of LEGAL NOTICE Flower Hill. The applicant NOTICE is hereby given proposes to erect a fourthat the fiscal affairs of the foot fence in a front yard HICKSVILLE FIRE DISwhere no fences are perTRICT for the period bemitted in front yards. ginning January 1, 2019 and Please join the meeting ending on December 31, 2019 from your computer, tabhave been examined by an in- let or smartphone. https:// dependent public accountant; g l o b a l . g o t o m e e t i n g . c o m / namely, Robert A. Johnson. join/182187053 CPA P.C., 75 Prospect Street, You can also dial in using Suite 402, Huntington NY your phone. 11743 and that the report of 1 (646) 749-3122 external audit or management Access Code: 182-187-053 letter prepared in conjunction Persons who may suffer from with the external audit by the a disability which would preindependent public accountant vent them from participating has been filed in my office in said hearing should notify where it is available as a pub- Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village lic record for inspection by all Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in interested persons. Pursuant sufficient time to permit such to Section 35 of the General arrangements to be made to Municipal Law, the governing enable such persons to particboard of the HICKSVILLE ipate in said hearing. FIRE DISTRICT may in its By Order of the discretion, prepare a written Zoning Board of Appeals response to the report of ex- Michael Sahn, Chairperson ternal audit or management Ronnie Shatzkamer, letter prepared in conjunction Village Administrator with the external audit by the Flower Hill, New York independent public accountant Dated: June 10, 2020 and file any such response in 6-10-2020-1T-#216600-MAN my office as a public record LEGAL NOTICE for inspection by all interested NOTICE OF PUBLIC persons not later than ninety MEETING (90) days after the presentaOF THE BOARD OF tion and filing of said report TRUSTEES or management letter. INCORPORATED Dated: June 1, 2020 VILLAGE OF Ana Stephens PLANDOME MANOR District Secretary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Hicksville Fire District that the Board of Trustees 20 E. Marie St. of the Inc. Village of PlanHicksville, NY 11801 6-10-2020-1T- dome Manor will hold their #216574-HICKS monthly public meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to GoverMANHASSET nor Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 202.1, this meeting LEGAL NOTICE will be held by teleconference PUBLIC HEARING and/or videoconference. For NOTICE IS HEREBY more information on how this GIVEN that a public hearing meeting will be held and how of the Zoning Board of Ap- to participate in a teleconferpeals of the Village of Flower ence and/ or videoconference Hill will be held on the 17th please contact the Village day of June, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Clerk or check the Village’s This meeting will be held website at www.plandometelephonically and on-line, for manor.com.

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RANDI I. MALMAN VILLAGE CLERK Dated: June 5, 2020 6-10-2020-1T-#216611-MAN

MASSAPEQUA LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER: VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAY-NY. GOV VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-160 MASSAPEQUA JAMES JUSTICE: Variance to allow existing swimming pool equipment having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of Clearwater Ave. &

Albatross Pl., a/k/a 30 Clearwater Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-161 MASSAPEQUA MARLENE RICHTER: (A) Variance to allow existing pergola having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing pool heater and pump having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Leonard Dr., 67.80 ft. W/o Sandy Ln., a/k/a 24 Leonard Drive, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-162 MASSAPEQUA 27 CARMANS, INC.: (A) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 44 when 71 parking spaces are required. (B) Variance to construct patio dining area having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to install zero-degree (parallel) parking spaces having a two-way maneuvering aisle. (D) Variance to install 90 degree parking spaces having less maneuvering aisle width than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to allow existing wall on corner exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Carmans Rd. & E. Walnut St., a/k/a 25 Carmans Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-163 MASSAPEQUA TRAIL REALTY GROUP LLC: Variance to install northern and southern rooftop HVAC units having less setback on East and West side than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Merrick Rd., 134.86 ft. E/o Roosevelt Blvd., a/k/a 5596 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-164 MASSAPEQUA DEREK MILLER: (A) Variance to construct front portico exceeding maximum building coverage and having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-475 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 19, 2019. W/s/o Beach Rd., 1834.15 ft. S/o Canal Rd., a/k/a 40 Beach Road, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 20-165 NORTH MASSAPEQUA MARIA FRAM: (A) Variance to allow existing front porch having less average front than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing rear wood deck and rear addition having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing front and rear decks and one story rear addition exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Jerusalem Ave., 160

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ft. W/o N. Summit Dr., a/k/a 153 Jerusalem Ave., N. Massapequa, NY JUNE 8, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-10-2020-1T-216510-MASS

MINEOLA LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF TAXES OF THE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA NOTICE is hereby given that the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes herein levied for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2020 has been filed with the Village Clerk who will be in attendance at the Village Hall 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, N.Y. for the purpose of receiving payment of all taxes therein levied from June 1, 2020 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and that for the period between June 1 and July 1, 2020, all taxes may be paid without penalty. That on all such taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2020, a five percent (5%) penalty will be added on July 2, 2020 and an additional penalty as provided by State Statute for each month thereafter until paid. Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Dated: May 31, 2020 6-10-3-2020-2T-#216434-MA LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA RE-BID CONTRACT No. 5414-03 CONSTRUCTION OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON BUILDING AT WELL No. 7 Separate Sealed Bids for Contract No. 5414-03G – General Construction, Contract No. 5414-03E – Electrical Construction and Contract No. 5414-03P – Plumbing Construction for the Construction of a Granular Activated Carbon Building at Well No. 7 will be received by the Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, located at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time), on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. This is a re-bid separating contacts for compliance with Wicks Law and generally consists of the construction of a building around equipment, site restoration and other work as shown and called for in conformance with the Contract Documents. Work includes construction of a CMU and brick building, site paving and restoration and associated building utilities. The Contract Documents,

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consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Maintenance Bond, Specifications, Figures and Addenda may be examined at the following location: D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015 Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on June 12, 2020 and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: www.revplans.com under ‘public projects’. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1 877272-0216, upon depositing the sum of $50.00 for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to the Village of Mineola, cash will not be accepted. Plan deposit is non-refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825. The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award. Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/her bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy

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Sector Divestment. Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/ her Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace. The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement. Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER. Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Kevin Law, no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020. Questions must be faxed to (516) 364-9045 or sent via email to klaw@db-eng.com. By the Order of the Board of Trustees Incorporated Village of Mineola By: Joseph R. Scalero Village Clerk Date: ___________ 6-10-2020-1T-#216526-MA

NEW HYDE PARK LEGAL NOTICE Notie of formation of Basement Brothers, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) On 01/28/2020 office location Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 1646 Broadway, New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040. Purpose: any lawful act. 6-17-10-3; 5-27-20-13-20206T-#216230-NHP

OYSTER BAY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of EMEMGE Management LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/16/20. Office

LEGAL NOTICES located in Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC: C/O EMEMGE Management LLC 9900 Spectrum Dr Austin, TX 78717. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6-10-3; 5-27-20-13-6-20206T-#216013-OB

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side/front yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage of the principal building than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of North St. & 8th St., a/k/a 121 North Street, Locust Valley, NY APPEAL NO. 20-182 OYSTER BAY XAVIER VILLAMAR: Variance to construct new dwelling having less roof LEGAL NOTICE pitch than permitted by OrPUBLIC HEARING dinance. CALENDAR W/s/o Park Ave., 200 ft. N/o NOTICE OF PUBLIC High St., a/k/a 48 Park AveMEETING BY THE nue, Oyster Bay, NY ZONING BOARD OF JUNE 8, 2020 APPEALS BY ORDER OF THE ZONPursuant to the provisions ING BOARD OF APPEALS of Chapter 246, Article TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, III, Section 246-18-E of the OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK Code of the Town of Oyster 6-10-2020-1T-#216509-OB Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board LEGAL NOTICE of Appeals has scheduled a VILLAGE OF public meeting, which will OYSTER BAY COVE take place in the Town Hall BOARD OF Meeting Room, Audrey ZONING APPEALS Avenue, Oyster Bay, New PUBLIC NOTICE York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at A public hearing and meet7:00 P.M., to consider the ing will be held by and before following appeals: the Board of Zoning Appeals BY ORDER OF THE of the Incorporated Village ZONING BOARD OF of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau APPEALS County, New York, on June Pursuant to the provisions of 23, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. Due to Chapter 246, Article III, Sec- the current COVID-19 restriction 246-18-E of the Code of tions, and in accordance with the Town of Oyster Bay, and Executive Order 202.2, this New York State Executive meeting will be conducted via Order No. 202.1, et. seq. no- Zoom Videoconference. The tice is hereby given that the link to participate in the vidZoning Board of Appeals has eoconference is https://zoom. scheduled a public meeting, us/j/94093456866, meeting which will take place in the ID: 940 9345 6866. The diTown Hall Meeting Room, al-in phone number for audio 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster participation, or for computBay, New York, on JUNE ers without audio capability is 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be 1-929-205-6099. held remotely, and the pubThe hearing will be on lic has the ability to view or the application of Jeffrey & listen to such proceeding via Melanie Etess, owners of a live stream at www.oyster- 1.97 acre parcel of land lobaytown.com, and that such cated at 25 Coves Run in the meeting will be recorded and Village, designated as Section later transcribed, to consider 25, Block 57, Lot 21 on the the following appeal: Land and Tax Map of Nassau MEMBERS OF THE PUB- County and located in the VilLIC MAY COMMENT ON lage’s A-1 (2-Acre) Zoning APPLICATIONS. District. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD The Appellants seeks variON THE NIGHT OF THE ances to permit the construcHEARING AND ENTERED tion of a one-story addition INTO THE RECORD AT to the westerly side of the exTHAT TIME MUST BE RE- isting dwelling which will reCEIVED BY THE ZONING quire the following variances: BOARD OF APPEALS BY 1. To result in a principal 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE building are of 5.95% of lot HEARING, COMMENTS area rather than the maximum TO BE ENTERED INTO permitted 5% of lot area; THE RECORD FOLLOW2. To result in an aggregate ING THE HEARING MUST lot coverage of improved surBE RECEIVED BY THE faces of 18.69% of lot area NEXT WEDNESDAY FOL- rather than the maximum perLOWING THE HEARING mitted 15% of lot area; DATE BY 4 P.M. 3. To allow the addition to COMMENTS SHALL BE have a westerly side yard setSENT EITHER: back of 30.31 feet rather than VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLON- the required 40 feet, and a INGER@OYSTERBAY-NY. height setback ratio in excess GOV of the maximum permitted VIA MAIL TO: 1:2 by 6.5 feet. ZONING BOARD 4. The Appellants also OF APPEALS seek a variance to maintain 74 Audrey Avenue an existing deck which has Oyster Bay, NY 11771 a westerly side yard setback BY ORDER OF THE ZONING of 30.92 feet rather than the BOARD OF APPEALS required 40 feet. APPEAL NO. 20-181 The above application and LOCUST VALLEY plan are available for review MICHAEL DISHAW: Vari- on the Village of Oyster Bay ance to construct detached Cove website at https://www. garage having less average oysterbaycove.net/.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. Sheryl Lerner Chairperson Z-2020-03 6-10-2020-1T-#216587-OB LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF OYSTER BAY COVE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing and meeting will be held by and before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau County, New York, on June 23, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and in accordance with Executive Order 202.2, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference is https://zoom. us/j/94093456866, meeting ID: 940 9345 6866. The dial-in phone number for audio participation, or for computers without audio capability is 1-929-205-6099. The hearing will be on the application of Chris Vlasopoulos, owner of a 2.22 acre parcel of land located at 1168 Cove Edge Road in the Village, designated as Section 26, Block A, Lot 484 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County and located in the Village’s A-1 (2-Acre) Zoning District. The Appellant seeks variances to permit the construction of a new two-story, single-family dwelling on a pre-existing, non-conforming existing foundation, which requires the following variances: 1. Front yard setback of 67 feet rather than the required 75 feet, southerly side yard setback of 38.4 feet, northerly side yard setback of 39.2 feet rather than the required 40 feet, and a southerly side height setback ratio encroachment of 3.83 feet; 2. To allow the addition of a front yard setback of a two-story front entry portico which would have a front yard setback of 64.8 feet rather than the required 75 feet; 3. Construction of an attached two-story garage which would have a northerly side yard setback of 27.1 feet rather than the required 40 feet, and a h eight setback ratio encroachment of 2.83 feet; 4. Construction of two-story additions which would increase the principal building area to 6.45% of lot area, rather than the maximum permitted 5% of lot area, and which would increase the gross floor area of the building to 6,057 square feet, rather than the maximum permitted 5,963.01 square feet; 5. Construction of a two-story rear addition with a southerly side height-setback ratio encroachment of 2.5 feet;

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 40 6. The Appellant also seeks variances to maintain two (2) existing air conditioning condenser units which have southerly side yard setbacks of 36.5 feet and 37.4 feet, respectively, rather than the required 40 feet. The above application and plan are available for review on the Village of Oyster Bay Cove website at https://www. oysterbaycove.net/. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. Sheryl Lerner Chairperson Z-2020-04 6-10-2020-1T-#216588-OB

PLAINVIEW/ OLD BETHPAGE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION, (EA STUDIO LLC). Articles of organization Filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on (April 27,2020). Office Location: (Nassau County). SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against THE LLC. to c/o: THE LLC, (26 Cherry Drive East, Plainview, N.Y. 11803). Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activity. 6-17-10-3; 5-27-20-13-20206T-#216089-PLV/OB LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF FIRE INSPECTION Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for 2020 of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the Facilities Office at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School for inspection by all interested persons. 6-10-2020-1T#216524-PLV/OB LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and

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New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER: VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAY-NY. GOV VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-173 OLD BETHPAGE PATRICK TANG: Variance to allow existing front stoop having less average side/front yard setback (Seton Court) than permitted by Ordinance. NE/ cor. of Seton Ct. & Simpson Dr., a/k/a 33 Seton Court, Old Bethpage, NY APPEAL NO. 20-174 OLD BETHPAGE DARA HARTMAN: Variance to construct one story addition, front steps and landing having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. E/s/o Fairway Dr., 243 ft. S/o Hay Path Rd., a/k/a 8 Fairway Drive, Old Bethpage, NY APPEAL NO. 20-175 PLAINVIEW ADAM SPIVAK: (A) Variance to construct second story addition, one story addition and rear deck having less aggregate side yards, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. S/s/o Jody Ln., 100 ft. W/o Whitlock St., a/k/a 22 Jody Lane, Plainview, NY APPEAL NO. 20-176 PLAINVIEW DAVID SCHNEEBAUM: Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Nautilus Ave., 260.81 ft. N/o Lombardi Pl., a/k/a 25 Nautilus Avenue, Plainview, NY JUNE 8, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-10-2020-1T#216508-PLV/OB

PORT WASHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of SIR GYATSO LLC Arts. of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/22/2020. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1 Smull Lane, Port Washington NY 11050. Purpose Any Lawful activity. 7-8-1; 6-24-17-10-3-20206T-#216398-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM in the evening. The Public Hearing will be conducted via the Zoom App as authorized by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders 202.1, 202.10, and 202.15, or such other manner as authorized by subsequent Executive Order or authorized by law. While this public hearing will be open to the public, there will be no “in-person” attendance at Village Hall; and all of the proceedings will be conducted remotely through the Zoom App or by using the following link: https://forman.zoom.us/ j/93396149972?pwd=TWUzVCtnaVMvSzE1alFLeU96dkVqZz09 When prompted to enter a password, please enter 670092. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments at the meeting, comments can be e-mailed to joanna@sandspoint.org or called in during the meeting at +1 (929) 2056099, Meeting ID: 933-96149972 Members of the public may listen to, and participate in, the Public Hearing via telephone conference call by dialing +1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the following Meeting ID: 933-9614-9972. When prompted to enter a password, please enter 670092. The meeting will be recorded and later transcribed. At the aforesaid time and manner of Public Hearing, all those interested persons will be heard. New Cases: 1. Application of Greg & Rachel Malsin for Site Plan Review Modifica-

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LEGAL NOTICES tion pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4(C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 10 Middle Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 73, Lot 829. 2. Application of Greg & Rachel Malsin for variances of Chapter 176, Article III Section 176-13A(2) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to (1) violate the required side yard sky planes in various points along the roof by 2’- 3 7/8’, 2’ – 3 1/4”, and 1’ – 0 5/8 on the east side and 0’ – 4 1/2 on the west side and (2) a variance of Chapter 176, Article III Section 176-19 to allow two curb cuts where only one curb cut is permitted on the property owned by them located at 10 Middle Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 73, Lot 829. 3. Application of Panagiota Katsigioris for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 1324A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to the construction of an addition / alteration on property owned by her located at 59 Cornwells Beach Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block C, Lot 614. 4. Application of Julie Cohen & Daniel Goldman for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to place approximately 1,800 cubic yards of fill on the property owned by them located at 27 Sterling Lane in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block B, Lot 435. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 6-10-2020-1T#216522-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Board of Appeals Village of Baxter Estates NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Appeals of the Village of Baxter Estates will hold a Public Hearing on June 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM, remotely, via videoconference only, with no “in person” location, as authorized pursuant to NYS Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, for: 1. Application of Thomas Bordello, owner of premises at 8 Mullon Avenue, Port Washington, NY, identified on Nassau Coun-

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ty Land and Tax Map as Section 5, Block D, Lots 701-702, for variances from §175-9, 175-10, 17512, 175-13, 175-18.1 and 175-77 of the Code of the Village of Baxter Estates, to permit various additions and alterations to an existing single family home, on a pre-existing, non-conforming lot of 4,193 square feet, which would result in: (i) floor area of 1,573.68 square feet, representing a ratio of 37.53% to lot size, where the maximum permitted floor area ratio is 36%, such that the proposed condition exceeds the maximum permitted floor area of 1,509.48 square feet by 64.62 square feet; (ii) total building area of 1,213.7 square feet, representing a ratio of 28.95% to lot size, where the maximum permitted building area ratio is 25%, such that the proposed condition exceeds the maximum permitted building area of 1,048.25 square feet by 165.45 square feet, and where the existing condition, 1,180.3 square feet, already exceeds the maximum permitted as a pre-existing, non-conforming condition; (iii) a front yard of 17.7’, where a minimum front yard of 35’ is required, where the existing front yard of 21.7’ already encroaches into the minimum front yard; (iv) existing side yards of 10.9’ and 6.9’, respectively, will be maintained, but the bulk of the home so encroaching will be increased, where the minimum required side yard is 15’; (v) impervious lot surface area of 2,346.53 square feet, representing a ratio of 55% to lot size, where the maximum permitted impervious lot surface area ratio is 45%, such that the proposed condition of 2,346.53 square feet exceeds the maximum permitted impervious lot surface area of 1,886.85 square feet by 459.68 square feet; and (vii) extension of a pre-existing, non-conforming structure in a manner that does not reduce the nonconformity, where an extension of a pre-existing, non-conforming structure is permitted only where it reduces the nonconformity. The applications and plans are on file in the Village Office, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY, and may be examined during business hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-4PM, Fridays 9AM3PM. All interested parties may attend remotely, via Zoom videoconference at on June 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM, using the following access number and code: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87130542361?pwd=WGJ4a2ZrRWF2d1NZU2t3dGNCdmFHUT09 Meeting ID: 871 3054 2361 Password: 165440

One tap mobile +19292056099,,87130542 361#,,1#,165440# US (New York) +13126266799,,8713054236 1#,,1#,165440# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 871 3054 2361 Password: 165440 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ k3CCTnLHX The hearing will be recorded and later transcribed. All persons remotely accessing the Public Hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard. William Haagenson, Chairman Board of Appeals Village of Baxter Estates June 4, 2020 6-10-2020-1T#216594-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 17th day of June, 2020 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held telephonically and on-line, for the purpose of considering the following: Application of Mr. T.J. Costello, 133 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 139, Lot 107 for variance of §240-7(I) (1) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to construct a sports court in a side yard when it is prohibited by Code. Application of Elderfields LLC 170 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 197, Lot 9 for variance of §119-1(A) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to maintain driveway entrance piers with 5’ gates and a front yard fence around the parking court, when no fences are permitted in a front yard. Application of Ms. Lin Ho, 287 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 139-01, Lot 417 for variance of §119-1(A) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant proposes to erect a fourfoot fence in a front yard where no fences are permitted in front yards. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/182187053

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 41 You can also dial in using your phone. 1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 182-187-053 Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: June 10, 2020 6-10-2020-1T#216599-PORT

ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROSLYN HARBOR PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing and meeting will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County, New York, on June 17, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and in accordance with Executive Order 202.2, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Videoconference. The link to participate in the videoconference is https://zoom. us/j/92052854299, meeting ID: 920 5285 4299. The dial-in phone number for audio participation, or for computers without audio capability is 1-929-205-6099. The Planning Board hearing will be on the site plan application of LADJ, LLC, owner of a parcel of land located at 60 Harbor Lane in the Village, designated as Section 20, Block 96, Lot 10 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. The Applicants seek site plan approval from the Planning Board to permit the demolition of the existing dwelling and accessory structures, and the construction of a new two-story dwelling with attached garage, patio, walkways, driveways and other site improvements, all as shown on the site plan entitled “Site Plan…” prepared by Northcoast Civil, L.S. & P.E., P.C., and last dated February 19, 2020. The above application is on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 500 Motts Cove Road South, Roslyn Harbor, NY, where it may be seen Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30AM and 2:30PM until the time of the meeting. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. By Order of the Planning Board Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk

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June 10, 2020 work encroaches on the re6-10-2020-1T-#216576-ROS quired height setback ratio for the left side yard and for the LEGAL NOTICE front yard. Therefore, a variVILLAGE OF ance is requested for 5 feet of ROSLYN HARBOR side yard height setback and PLANNING BOARD 3.5 feet of front yard height PUBLIC NOTICE setback. A public hearing and meet- JESSICA GUETA requests ing will be held by and before a SPECIAL EXCEPTION the Planning Board of the In- AND EIGHT VARINCES corporated Village of Roslyn for the property known as 115 Harbor, Nassau County, New SYCAMORE DRIVE desigYork, on June 17, 2020 at nated as Section 7 Block 249 7:00 P.M. Due to the current Lot 54 on the Nassau County COVID-19 restrictions, and Land and Tax Map and within in accordance with Executive the R1 District of the Village. Order 202.2, this meeting Pursuant to East Hills Code will be conducted via Zoom §271-139(A), swimming Videoconference. The link pools require a special excepto participate in the video- tion from the Zoning Board conference is https://zoom. of Appeals. Pursuant to East us/j/92052854299, meeting Hills Code §271-143(A)(6), ID: 920 5285 4299. The di- a pool drywell is to be sepal-in phone number for audio arate, not interconnected to participation, or for comput- yard drains and a variance is ers without audio capability is requested. Pursuant to East 1-929-205-6099. Hills Code §271-142(B), a The Planning Board hear- pool drywell must be located ing will be on the site plan at least 20 feet from the proapplication of Jonathan and posed swimming pool. The Jaclyn Edelstein, owners of a proposed drywell is located parcel of land located at 585 10 feet from the pool and a Motts Cove Road South in the variance is requested. PursuVillage, designated as Section ant to East Hills Code § 27120, Block M, Lot 55 on the 23(A), accessory buildings Land and Tax Map of Nas- and uses, accessory buildings sau County. The Applicants or structures shall not occuseek site plan approval from py more than 20 percent of the Planning Board to permit the rear yard. The proposed the demolition of the existing rear yard lot coverage is 35 dwelling and accessory struc- percent. Therefore, a variance tures, and the construction of is requested. Pursuant to East a new two-story dwelling with Hills Code § 271-261(A), reattached garage, patio, walk- taining walls, a new retaining ways, driveways and other site wall or single tier of a multiimprovements, all as shown tiered wall shall not exceed on the site plan entitled “Site four feet in height. The proPlan…” prepared by North- posed retaining wall is 6 feet coast Civil, L.S. & P.E., P.C., in height and a variance is and last dated March 12, 2020. requested. Pursuant to East The above application is on Hills Code §271-14 (A), the file at the Office of the Vil- maximum allowable fence lage Clerk, 500 Motts Cove height is 4 feet. Pursuant to Road South, Roslyn Harbor, East Hills Code §271-143(A) NY, where it may be seen (1) and (3), pool enclosure Monday through Friday, be- fences must of the chain link tween the hours of 8:30AM type, and be erected comand 2:30PM until the time of pletely enclosing the pool at the meeting. least five feet from the edge If any individual requires of the pool and at least 15 feet special assistance to attend, from any property line. Thereplease notify the Village fore, variances are requested Clerk at least 48 hours in ad- for the proposed 5 foot fence, vance of the hearing. partially of the estate type, loBy Order of the cated along the property line Planning Board and not completely enclosing Marla Wolfson, Village Clerk the pool. June 10, 2020 WILLIAM SHTAINER re6-10-2020-1T-#216577-ROS quests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND FOUR VARILEGAL NOTICE ANCES for the property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- known as 135 REDWOOD EN that the BOARD OF DRIVE designated as SecZONING APPEALS of the tion 7 Block 291 Lot 1 on I N C O R P O R A T E D V I L - the Nassau County Land and LAGE OF EAST HILLS has Tax Map and within the R1 scheduled a meeting and pub- District of the Village. Pursulic hearings via videoconfer- ant to East Hills Code §271ence pursuant to Governor’s 139(A), swimming pools reExecutive Order 202.1 for quire a special exception from June 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM to the Zoning Board of Appeals. consider the following: Pursuant to East Hills Code E R I C A N D J A M I E §271-14 (A), the maximum HOROWITZ request TWO allowable fence height is 4 VARIANCES for the prop- feet. Pursuant to East Hills erty known as 85 FERN Code §271-143(A)(1) and (3), DRIVE designated as Sec- pool enclosure fences must tion 7 Block 288 Lot 11 on be of the chain link type, be the Nassau County Land and erected completely enclosing Tax map and within the R1 the pool at least five feet from district of the Village. Pursu- the edge of the pool, and at ant to East Hills Code §271- least 15 feet from any prop233 and §271-232, Height erty line. Therefore, variances Setback Ratio, the proposed are requested for the proposed

LEGAL NOTICES 5 foot fence, partially of the estate type, located along the property line. Pursuant to East Hills Code §271-23(A), accessory buildings and uses, accessory buildings or structures shall not occupy more than 20% of the rear yard and the yard area occupied by the accessory buildings or structures shall be included in computing the maximum percentage of the lot area which may be utilized for buildings. The proposed rear yard lot coverage is 5,166 sf exceeding the 3,352 sf permitted and a 1,814 sf rear yard lot coverage variance is requested. GARY FALKOWITZ requests ONE VARIANCE for the property known as 105 Poplar Drive designated as Section 7 Block 299 Lot 95 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and in the R1 District of the Village. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code §271-14(A), Fences, fences shall not exceed a height of four feet from ground level. The proposed fence height is 6 feet, therefore a variance is requested for 2 foot of fence height. Due to the current public health crisis the public meeting and hearings will not be held in person at Village Hall. Instead the public may attend, observe, and participate online at www.zoom.us meeting ID number 830 3873 1163, password 811537, or attend and participate by phone from New York by dialing (929) 205-6099. Additional dial in options may be found at www.villageofeasthills.org/ meetings. In addition, comments with respect the applications may be submitted prior to the meeting by email to nfuteran@villageofeasthills. org. Maps and plans regarding the below applications are available for inspection on the Village’s website at www.villageofeasthills.org/meetings. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS Michael Kosinski, Chairman Dated: June 10, 2020 6-10-2020-1T-#216592-ROS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 17th day of June, 2020 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held telephonically and on-line, for the purpose of considering the following: Application of Mr. T.J. Costello, 133 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 139, Lot 107 for variance of §240-7(I) (1) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to construct a sports court in a side yard when it is prohibited by Code. Application of Elderfields LLC 170 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Sec-

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tion 3, Block 197, Lot 9 for variance of §119-1(A) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to maintain driveway entrance piers with 5’ gates and a front yard fence around the parking court, when no fences are permitted in a front yard. Application of Ms. Lin Ho, 287 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 139-01, Lot 417 for variance of §119-1(A) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant proposes to erect a fourfoot fence in a front yard where no fences are permitted in front yards. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/182187053 You can also dial in using your phone. 1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 182-187-053 Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: June 10, 2020 6-10-2020-1T-#216598-ROS LEGAL NOTICE

SYOSSET/ JERICHO PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or

listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER: VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAY-NY. GOV VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING NO. 18 APPEAL NO. 20-177 WOODBURY NOAH BANK: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of Jan Ln. & Joyce Ln., a/k/a 3 Jan Lane, Woodbury, NY JUNE 8, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 6-10-2020-1T#216507-SYO/JER LEGAL NOTICE The annual return of the Paul E. Pepe Jr. Memorial Fund Inc. Foundation for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 is available at its principal office located at 72 White Oak Tree Road, Laurel Hollow, NY, 11791 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. The principal manager of the foundation is Paul E. Pepe. 6-10-2020-1T#216578-SYO/JER

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EN that the fiscal affairs of the Westbury Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2019, have been examined by an independent public accountant, Robert A. Johnson, CPA, P.C., and that the report of examination prepared in conjunction with the external audit by the independent public account has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to Section 181-a of the Town Law, the governing board of the West-

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Premier Lacrosse League Shines Light On MacArthur High School BY JOSH FINKELSTEIN editorial@antonmediagroup.com

o high school student in the State of New York will have a normal graduation this year with COVID-19 effectively ending students’ time together back in March. With that in mind, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is attempting to cheer up students on Long Island, specifically student-athletes, in the midst of the pandemic. The league has teamed up with Chipotle Mexican Grill for Virtual Senior Day, an event that will occur prior to commencement to honor various lacrosse student athletes. “We were having a conversation internally about the tough times we’re going through with coronavirus and what was lost for some,” PLL’s Director of Marketing, Tyler Steinhardt, said. “We got into a discussion about people who didn’t get to have closure on certain parts of their life, especially high school seniors who didn’t get to have the end of their lacrosse seasons. So we wanted to come up with an idea of how to make it better and we put out this idea of having PLL players shout out and recognize players at their own school.” Those MacArthur High School students include Hugh Kelleher, Dan Calderon, Joe Manfredo, Jacob Velasquez, Jake Morris, James Davie, Logan Carrizo, Vlad Rudnick, Shane Lazina and Nicholas Dougherty. The league hopes others will get involved on social media as they encourage players and fans to post post pictures of graduating team members, tag the PLL and use the hashtag #VirtualSeniorDay. Those who participate will be entered to win a dinner for four at Chipotle. As part of the tribute, former MacArthur High School Lacrosse player and current goalie of the Atlas Lacrosse Club, Scott Rodgers, will deliver a speech to high school seniors. “I had this opportunity to do this and wanted to make it special,” Rodgers said. “I honestly felt like I could put my little twist on things. I’m known for my authenticity of being blunt yet in your face, kind of like the people’s champ of the PLL. People gravitate towards me in that sort of way. I had an opportunity to shout out

Former MacArthur High School goalie and current Premier Lacrosse League player Scott Rodgers is honoring this year’s graduating class.

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Hugh Kelleher is an award-winning multi-sport athlete, one who Scott Rodgers compares to himself.

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the MacArthur guys and I wanted to of a unique character. I knew I had do that.” a personality that teachers probably Rodgers graduated MacArthur High hated at times, but they also all loved School in 2005, but the school had a me. I learned a lot from the people lasting impact on him that he and staff there.” won’t ever forget. During his time at “My whole me is Notre Dame, Rodgers based on my father found plenty who is a blue My whole me is based on my of success as collar guy,” recorded father who is a blue collar guy. he371 Rodgers said. saves. My coaches had me in the “My coaches However, he weight room at 5:30 a.m. every had me in always felt day and I built a routine that I the weight that his high carried with me to Notre Dame. room at 5:30 school and The life lessons I learned from a.m. every hometown just doing a 5:30 a.m. weight day and I built represented lifting routine kind of shaped more of who he a routine that I me into who I am. carried with me to was. “My parents both Notre Dame. The life —Scott Rodgers went to MacArthur lessons I learned from High School and were high just doing a 5:30 a.m. weight lifting routine kind of shaped me into school sweethearts,” Rodgers said. “I carried that MacArthur pride with me who I am. all through college at Notre Dame. I’m “One of my teachers, Bernadette definitely not a Notre Dame kind of guy. Bissoondial, really inspired me to If you talk to anyone to this day, I’m be me, to be Scott Rodgers. At the definitely like a fish out of water there.” time, I didn’t know that I was kind

Rodgers finds one of the players being recognized to remind him of his younger self. “I’ve met Hugh Kelleher before and I knew how special of a player and athlete he was,” Rodgers said. “I actually met him about a year and a half ago. I ran one of my Scott Rodgers Academies at MacArthur High School and Hugh came up as a shooter and a good kid. I’m a professional athlete and I was going, ‘whoa, look at this kid.’ I saw a little bit of myself in him. I remember being a huge fish in a small pond and Hugh is that kind of kid. He’s like me because he’s a four-time All County, two-time All-American out of MacArthur High School and I felt like he could’ve been that guy this season.” Many student-athletes’ senior seasons being cut short or lost completely is an unfortunate consequence of the pandemic. Some lacrosse players who are graduating high school might look at this as an opportunity to better themselves on a personal level, though. ““My heart breaks for these guys because they don’t get to play,” Rodgers said. “I teach these kids to value it because once it’s gone, there’s nothing like it. When you talk to a high school kid, they don’t really conceptualize it. I think this year is unique because you take something away from someone and you kind of see what they’re made of. You strip them of their accolades, ability and what they’re good at and then you get to see what kind of person they are. You get to see who’s driven, wants to work and do the stuff that nobody cares about. “I used to coach Towson and Marquette University and when I’m looking for kids, I want ones with character,” Rodgers said. “Right now, these kids are growing up a lot faster than I did because they are going through adversity. I honestly think this shows a lot of college coaches who’s the man and who’s not. You’re getting to see who’s a mature kid and who’s going to take the summer off.” What did you think of this article? Share your thoughts with me by email at: editorial@anton mediagroup.com

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