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We Are All Ukrainians Now BY FRANK RIZZO

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he Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 set off repercussions that were felt at the geopolitical level—and as close as the neighborhood gas pump. The war has also brought a heightened awareness of that historical area and unprecedented support for Ukraine in general and the estimated (per the Bureau of the Census) 5,200 residents of Ukrainian descent in Nassau County, many of whom still have relatives and friends in that troubled land, On March 8, the Town of Oyster Bay held a candlelight vigil for peace and a donation drop off at St. Josaphat’s Monastery in Lattingtown, longtime home to a Basilian order of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Dozens of people showed up at the historic site, which began life as Gold Coast mansion back in the early 20th century. Many sang the Ukrainian national anthem in their native tongue. Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said he came up with the idea to hold the vigil because, as he told Anton Media Group, “It’s so important to show hope, to show support, and to pray for the people of this independent nation. We want to provide an opportunity for everyone to come together and help the people of Ukraine. We feel as though this collection drive of clothes, food, medical supplies and resources will be very important as one of many steps to help people through this most crucial time.” Asked about the logistics of getting the supplies to those in need, Saladino said there’s a depot in New Jersey that delivers materials to countries that border Ukraine. “What’s happening is that refugees are coming in trains and then the trains are going back with supplies,” the supervisor explained. He added, “My heart was torn seeing a picture of a mother and her children dead in the street, gunned down purposefully. It is outrageous, the war crimes that are going on. It hearkens back to the 1940s, one of the most terrifying times in world history.” Saladino was joined by Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Clerk Rich LaMarca and Daniel Alter, representing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. From the dais hung a blue and gold Ukrainian flag gifted by the Ukrainian Embassy, “Words are difficult because the emotions surrounding this tragedy run so deep,” Saladino said in his remarks. “That’s why each and every one of you have come out this evening, The people of Ukraine have undergone unfathomable chaos due to the invasion of their country and it’s changed their lives forever.” After noting that more than 2 million refugees have escaped the chaos by finding havens in neighboring countries such as Poland, Romania and Slovakia, Saladino drew

Participants hold candles during the vigil at St. Josaphat’s Monastery. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

applause when he thanked those states for Father Philip, superior at the monastery, welcoming the refugees gave an historical overview, noting that “The people of Ukraine have shown a Ukrainians often suffered through their resilience and strength that is awe inspiring,” history, bordered by many different empires the supervisor praised. “Even as innocent in Europe. civilians, families and children, people “They’ve gone through many of all ages, even senior citizens, tragedies. Suffering is not new for are being gunned down in the the Ukrainian people,” Father street, they show solidarity Philip said before introducing and a love for their country a parishioner who emigrated which is truly remarkable.” from the Ukraine and still The people of Ukraine has family there. He added, “Let us draw are not alone. The world on their strength and “Olga” said, “I am now a stands with them. their hope. Let us draw U.S. citizen. But my heart inspiration from the people aches for the peaceful —Oyster Bay Supervisor Ukraine. We all want to find country but I came from.” Joseph Saladino a way to help. That’s why this Her immediate family lives evening we’ve invited residents in the as yet untouched western to bring donations. Whether it’s Ukraine, but is ready to flee at a tonight or in the coming days. much needed moment’s notice, She spoke of a cousin who supplies will be sent to key refugee locations took his wife and three children to Poland. overseas.” “After ensuring their safety he returned He concluded, “The people of Ukraine are to Ukraine to defend it. He enlisted to fight not alone. The world stands with them.” and I have not heard from him since,” she

continued. Olga’s grandmother was born during WWII and lives in a small village in Western Ukraine on a plot of land where she grows fruit and vegetables. “During World War II that home was destroyed by a bomb and to this day when she gardens she still finds ammunition in the soil,” she said. “I hope that her home will not be destroyed by a bomb again. I hope that people will not find ammunition from this invasion in her garden. I pray that this war will soon be over, and Ukrainians whose lives have been destroyed will soon be able to return to their homeland. I hope they get to enjoy the same fundamental rights of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness that we are so fortunate to have here in the United States of America.”

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Helping Out Ukrainian Refugees Generally, needed donation items include soap bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving kits, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, brushes, band aids, gauze, wipes, surgical kits, wound care supplies and personal protection equipment. Oyster Bay locations are Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa), or the Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave.,

Bethpage) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. through March 25. The district office of Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is also be collecting supplies at 1 School Street # 303B, Glen Cove from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Nassau County Legislative Majority has also started a humanitarian relief drive. Drop donations off between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through

Friday through March 25 at the Eisenhower Park Administration Building (Merrick and Stewart Avenues, East Meadow), The Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building (1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola), Cantiague Park (480 West John St., Hicksville), Grant Park (1625 Broadway, Hewlett), Nickerson Beach (880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach), Wantagh Park (One King Rd., Wantagh) and Christopher Morley Park (500 Searingtown Rd, Roslyn).

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Adventures In Learning’s Second Virtual Fundraiser

ue to the pandemic, Adventures in Learning, the after-school program for children in need from Manhasset and Great Neck, will be holding its second virtual fundraiser instead of the in-person Annual Wine Tasting Soirée. The virtual fundraiser will take place from March 18 to March 25, 2022. Adventures in Learning is a highly acclaimed academic assistance program that has been supported by local residents and businesses for 53 years. Despite school closings, Adventures in Learning has valiantly continued its tutoring and mentoring programs both virtually and in-person. The Adventures in Learning family has provided additional support to its families with the help of such local businesses as Villa Milano, Schout Bay Restaurant, Publican’s, Daniel Gale Real Estate and Gallery Couture. The newly formed Adventures Associates Board of young supporters (ages 18-35) will participate as well. This year, for the first time, there will be One-Year Classroom Naming Sponsorships available for $2500. In addition to Kash for Kids, the always popular Silent Auction will return with the following items up for auction: • A Weekend in the City Getaway Package that includes a stay at The Carlyle

hotel, dinner at La Boite en Bois Restaurant and a Broadway show or play of your choosing via a Stub Hub gift certificate. • An Apple Watch Series Seven • A Diamond Solitaire Necklace

• Josh Groban Jones Beach Concert Tickets • Justin Bieber Concert Tickets at Madison Square Garden • Four METS tickets and an Autographed Baseball

• Four Islanders v Penguins Tickets • A Chef’s Dinner at Your Home for eight people Item details are listed on the website www.Adventures-in-Learning.org. Don Bekteshi of Villa Milano Restaurant stated, “Adventures in Learning is a great support organization for our young kids so that they can prepare, develop and explore their potential abilities and talents for life.” Paulette Williams, Assistant Principal of Manhasset’s Shelter Rock School noted that “Adventures in Learning contributes greatly to the success of its students by providing a continuation of instruction after school. The Adventures in Learning Program is one of our schools most valuable resources.” Diana Holden, Adventures’ Executive Director, thankfully remarked that “once again, the residents and businesses of Manhasset have come to our aid at a very difficult time. Their generosity and compassion truly exemplify a model community of very special people.” For more information and to purchase tickets by credit card or check, please visit www.Adventures-in-Learning.org or call 516-365-7131. —Submitted by Adventures in Learning

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Two Decades Of North Shore Hebrew Acadamy Students Chanting “Gantze Megillah” D r. Paul Brody of Great Neck has instructed students of North Shore Hebrew Acadamy (NSHA) Middle School in Great Neck on how to read Megillat Esther (the Scroll of Esther) for almost 20 years now. Dr. Brody, a dermatologist, implemented the program in 2002 when he observed that almost no young people knew how to read the Megillah. He has instructed approximately 400 seventh-and eighth-graders, both Ashkenazic and Sephardic, who have chanted Megillat Esther in a unique student-led service for their schoolmates, faculty and families, on Purim Day. Purim is the annual celebration of the salvation of the Jewish People by the Persian Queen Esther, a Jewish woman, who beseeched her husband King Achashverosh (Xerxes), at the behest of her uncle Mordechai, to nullify the evil decree of his Prime Minister Haman, who had planned to annihilate all the Jews. The holiday, which this year is celebrated on Wednesday evening, March 16, and Thursday, March 17, is particularly significant on the Great Neck peninsula, which has one of the largest concentrations of Persian Jews in the world. The NSHA was established in 1954 by Rabbi Dr. Ephraim R. Wolf, Of Blessed Memory (OBM), who was also the Rabbi of the Great Neck Synagogue and acknowledged to be the force behind establishing Orthodox Judaism on the Great Neck Peninsula. The Middle School students at the NSHA have been instructed by Dr. Brody in the fine art of cantillation and the meticulous notes and melody of chanting the Megillah. Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Kobrin, NSHA Head of School, and Rabbi Adam Acobas, the Middle School principal along with Rabbis Greenfeld and Reichel have facilitated the students’ hectic schedules to enable adequate review time with Dr. Brody. “It was twenty years ago when Dr. Brody, a devoted NSHA parent, and devout community member, approached Rabbi Reichel and myself, with an inspiring Purim Megillah Reading project,” Rabbi Greenfeld reminisced. “He volunteers to teach our middle school students to read the Megillah at a special minyan (quorum), turning this one of the five Purim mitzvot (commandments) into a very exciting spiritual and learning experience.” “Dr. Brody’s concept of instructing Middle School students to chant the Megillah, has allowed NSHA students and their extended families to enjoy a total Purim experience, not only on Purim night,” said Rabbi Reichel. “This is a wonderful tradition established by Dr. Brody has enabled generations of our students to learn a life skill that they will be able to perform the mitzvah of reading the

2020 Megillah Readers combined to chant the “Gantze Megillah,” under the tutelage of Dr. Brody. (Photo from NSHA Archives) Megillah for years to come,” said Rabbi Dr. Kobrin. Unfortunately, Dr. Brody took a slip on an icy patch this year, landing him in extended rehabilitation after complex surgery. Before Dr. Brody’s slip, he was able to conduct probas (tryouts) for the eligible students, which this year including a high of 36 participants. He began listening to, guiding and fine-tuning each student in their Megillah portion. Rabbi Acobas and Chazzan Yitzy Spinner of the Great Neck Synagogue are completing the task. Dr. Brody’s initiative at NSHA has lead to learning to read the Scroll of Esther becoming integral in NSHA’s curriculum, and unique among Yeshivot (Jewish Day Schools). Students are now enabled to read the Megillah at various synagogues, hospitals, nursing homes and private homes, for those unable to attend public readings. Dr. Brody has read the Megillah for almost 50 years. Brody’s maternal grandfather, Rabbi Jacob Brown, OBM, convinced him to read the “gantze [entire] Megillah,” after Brody learned the initial Megillah trope at the Cantorial Training Institute (CTI) of Yeshiva University. He first chanted it in 1973 at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (YIKGH), in Queens, under the tutelage of Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld, OBM. He has chanted Megillat Esther at the Great Neck Synagogue ever since. Dr. Brody wears his grandfather’s century-old tallit (Prayer Shawl) when he chants the Megillah, and so do his Ashkenazic students. “I extremely enjoy Dr. Brody‘s creative Megillah laining (chanting),” said Dr. Irvin Spira, who has a lifetime interest in musical cantillation. “He modulates his voice for the various personages in the Megillah, employs special tunes at dramatic moments, and utilizes several props to keep

Dr. Brody preparing to “illegally” read the Megillah in 1985 at the majestic Great Synagogue in Leningrad. (Photo provided by Dr. Brody) his listeners’ interest. I try to never miss his unique rendition.” In 2019 and 2020, Dr. Brody additionally recruited and coordinated a group of his alumni students to lain at the Great Neck Synagogue (GNS) on Purim night. Several of Dr. Brody’s students have actually lained the whole Megillah by themselves, or shared the reading with one or two other alumni, at various shuls (synagogues), nursing homes or private individual homes. The most exciting, but dangerous, Megillah reading experience of all for Dr. Brody occurred during a three-person mission in 1985 to smuggle in Judaica objects and meet with many Jewish Refuseniks. Dr. Brody illegally chanted the Megillah in the majestic Great Synagogue of Leningrad, which was prohibited by the Communist Soviet government. He could have been imprisoned or deported from the country. Dr. Brody was told that several of the “Gabbaim” (sextons) were actually members of the KGB. “ Better read than dead!!” Dr. Brody figured. —Submitted by the North Shore Hebrew Acadamy

Dr. Brody with his daughter, recent Olah, Dana Brody Esq., in front of the stainedglass window at Great Neck Synagogue that he and his wife Drora donated in memory of his maternal grandfather, Rabbi Jacob Brown, OBM. Note the Prophetess Queen Esther and Megillah Reader are pictured with a double mask !(Photo from Brody Bunch Photography)

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Cards for Healthcare Heros 10 a.m.-6p.m (Main Library Community Room)-Make a card thanking our healthcare workers for all that they do! Bring your completed card(s) to the Children’s Room of any Library location, and drop them in our special “mailbox!”This program is suitable for children of all ages; no registration is required. Google Products and Your Mobile Devices 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Hybrid)-With your Gmail account, you have access to many free products/applications that you may not even know about. In this class, we will be

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Yoga Flow, Facilitated by Sharon Epstein 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Virtual)-Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Open to all levels, this 60-minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel. Dress in comfortable clothing. Visit greatnecklibrary.org for Zoom information. Jr. Level Scholars 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (Main Library Community Room)-The Junior Scholars program involves an accelerated interdisciplinary curriculum on science, history, culture and more, in which students will have not only the opportunity to broaden their world views and consider the world around them in a more comprehensive way, but also to share their opinions in open discussions. For students in grades five through seven. Register on greatnecklibrary.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Digital Photography and Your Computer 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Hybrid)-Learn about good practices in digital photography. In this class we will go over how to get photos from your digital camera onto your computer, how to catalog your photos so it is easier to find what you are looking for and much more. No prior experience needed. Program for adults. Register for the in-person program or the virtual program on greatnecklibrary.org

MONDAY, MARCH 21 Celebrate Springtime 11 a.m-11:45 a.m. (Main Library Community Room)-You and your little one will learn about springtime with a story, and participate in a craft that celebrates the beauty of nature. Suitable for children ages one to four years with an adult caregiver. Register online at greatnecklibrar.org or call 516466-8055. You must use your child’s Library card to register.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Make a Macrame Wall Hanging 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Community Room)-Don’t let the kids have all the fun...learn to make a macarame wall hanging at this adult craft class. Registration is required for this in-person program. Contact Kat Baumgartner at 516466-8055 or kbaumgartner@greatnecklibrary.org to register. —Information from the Great Neck Public Library website

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New York Presidents: The Famous and The Forgotten, Part I BY JOE SCOTCHIE jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

n the nation’s early years, Virginia was the nation’s most populous state. Presidents came from Old Dominion: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Tyler and Zachary Taylor. With its busy port a destination for the world’s commerce, New York would replace Virginia as the most populous state. It too, would become a breeding ground for chief executives. The first New Yorker to be elected was Martin Van Buren, who had served as Andrew Jackson’s vice president. Others followed: Millard Fillmore, Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Donald Trump. In today’s New York, the upstate region is at best an afterthought. At one time, it produced presidents. Academics regularly come up with presidential rankings—first (usually Abraham Lincoln) to last (the hapless James Buchanan)—that few pay attention to. Here’s our homage to Empire State Presidents.

Millard Fillmore

As with Van Buren, Fillmore was a native of upstate New York, in this case, Cayuga County. In 1848, Mexican War hero Zachary Taylor was elected president with Millard Fillmore Fillmore as his run(public domain) ning mate. Two years later, Taylor succumbed to Washington’s humid summers and died unexpectedly at age 66. Fillmore’s presidency was marked mostly by foreign policy, especially the famed opening to Japan as conducted by Commodore Matthew Perry, one that was consummated after Fillmore left office. In 1852, Fillmore failed to win the Democratic Party’s nomination. Four years later, he attempted a comeback as standard bearer for the anti-immigration American Party. That bid fell short, too. When Civil War broke out, Fillmore,

although elderly, did not sit on the sidelines. He formed a home guard, the Union Continentals, which remained active throughout the conflict.

Chester Arthur

Arthur followed the same pattern as Van Buren and Fillmore. An upstate New York native, he served as James Garfield’s vice president. Chester Arthur Taylor died a (Charles Milton Bell/ natural death. In public domain) 1881, Garfield was assassinated by a deranged gunman, who reportedly wanted Arthur to become chief executive. Arthur, too, served only one term as president. His one term focused heavily on civil service reform as the nation now coped with a rising urban population and the bureaucratic problems such a demographic change entailed. Historian George F. Howe has singled out Arthur as an honest politician in a time of widespread corruption. “Arthur adopted [a code] for his own political behavior but subject to three restraints: he remained to everyone a man of his word; he kept scrupulously free from corrupt graft; he maintained a personal dignity, affable and genial though he might be,” Howe maintained. “These restraints ... distinguished him sharply from the stereotypical politician.”

Grover Cleveland

With Cleveland, the upstate dynasty rolls on. “Grover the Good” was born in Caldwell, NJ, but reared in Clinton, a town in Oneida County. In 1881, Cleveland was elected mayor of Buffalo as a reformer Democrat. He parlayed that success into winning the governorship of New York only a year later. Cleveland topped off his incredible run by being

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elected president in 1884. Four years later, Cleveland was defeated by Benjamin Harrison. Undaunted, Cleveland was promptly elected again in the 1892 election. Cleveland was a Democrat in a time of Republican Party Grover Cleveland (public domain) domination. His policies were similar to GOP presidents, including trade protection, anti-immigration measures and armed neutrality. Cleveland kept government spending to a minimum, regularly wielded his veto pen. He was both the first president to marry while in the White House and the first to be captured on film.

Martin Van Buren

Van Buren was a native of little Kinderhook, an attorney turned politician who was elected president in 1836 and defeated for re-election in 1840 by William Henry Harrison. Van Buren is forgotten today, save for a high school in Queens County, but he has his fans. In a 2001 collection, Reassessing the Presidency, libertarian author Jeffrey Rogers Hummel gave “The Little Magician” high marks: He avoided potential conflicts with both Great Britain and Mexico, while resisting the impulse to increase government spending during the Panic of 1837. During Van Buren’s sole four-year term, Americans, Hummel claimed: “[Enjoyed] greater freedom from government intervention than any other people on the face of the Earth.” Check back next week for the conclusion to our overview of Empire State Commanders in Chief.

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egistration for the fourth annual NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) Health Science Competition (HSC), a program of the Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL), is now open. Visit www.cstl.org/nspc to register. The 2022 program will combine both an online, “virtual” competition to select ten finalists in each of five categories and an “actual” finals event to be held at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning’s Rockville Centre office. So far, nearly 200 teams from 22 different Long Island high schools have registered for the 2022 competition, including teams from Great Neck South, Jericho, Manhasset, Mineola and Paul D. Schreiber high schools. Applications for the “virtual” competition must be received by no later than 4 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 18. A $30 non-refundable registration fee per team applies to all entries. The NSPC HSC is available only to Nassau and Suffolk County high school teams.

In 2021, more than 420 students representing 31 Long Island high schools participated in the competition and 50 prize-winning teams shared more than $80,000 in score-based awards. To compete, teams will create a Google site and upload: 1. Images of their poster board/digital poster board or a 20-slide PowerPoint presentation; 2. An eight-minute video in which team members can be seen explaining their project and 3. All executed competition documents. Entries must be received by 4 p.m. (EST) on Monday, March 28. A “live,” in-person competition final will be held on Wednesday, May 18, at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning’s offices at 1450 Tanglewood Rd. in Rockville Centre. Student teams will be judged in one of five categories: Behavioral Sciences; Biology-Medicine/ Health; Biology-Microbiology/ Genetics; Health Related Biochemistry/Biophysics,

Michael H. Brisman, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (center), congratulates four of the first-place winners of the 2021 NSPC Health Science Competition at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning. From left: Lily Li of Jericho Senior High School; Jessica Guo of Ward Melville High School; Griffin Hon of Syosset High School and Ivan Ge of Ward Melville High School. (Photo courtesy of NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery [NSPC])

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the “Biology-Medicine/Health” category, and Jessica Guo of Ward Melville High School in the “Health Related Biochemistry & Biophysics” category. Each first place winner received a $5,500 prize. Visit www.cstl.org/nspc/ hsc-prizes/ to see the exact breakdown of prizes. “The NSPC Health Science Competition is now more important than ever,” said Michael H. Brisman, M.D., an attending neurosurgeon and chief executive officer of NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery, “The 2020 and 2021 school years presented many challenges for students and educators. But the young people who entered our competition persevered.” For more information about the NSPC Health Science Competition (HSC), complete competition rules,and deadlines, visit www.cstl. org/nspc or call 516-764-0045. —Submitted by NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TWO VIEWS OF THE STATE OF THE UNION Two of Long Island’s congressional members released the following statements after attending President Biden’s first State of the Union address recently.

Kathleen Rice

President Biden’s address exemplifies the steady, bipartisan approach that our country needs. I am particularly grateful for this leadership as we face an international crisis. His fierce stance against Vladimir Putin and quick action in coordinating global sanctions against Russia have helped re-establish the United States as a respected power on the world stage. We have worked hard since January 2021 to enact policy that

directly benefits the American people. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has already provided millions of dollars to New York, and I will continue working with the state and federal government to ensure that this funding goes to creating good-paying jobs, fixing our crumbling roads and bridges, and cleaning-up contaminated drinking water. While these legislative victories should be applauded, President

Biden is right to acknowledge that we have more work to do. We have made great progress rebuilding our economy, but I know that my constituents still feel the financial impact of inflation and supply chain issues. I am proud to have helped the America COMPETES Act pass the House, and we need to deliver the final version to the President’s desk to support workers and put money directly in the pockets of Americans. We must also finally pass the Fiscal

Year 2022 omnibus package that will allow President Biden to keep our government funded and to send necessary financial aid to Ukraine. Now is the time for Americans to come together. We must present a united front both internally, as we implement this legislation, and externally, as we join our global allies in combating Russia’s aggression. —Rice (D–Garden City), represents the 3rd Congressional District

crisis, rising costs and joblessness as a direct result of his failed agenda. Even after the so-called “Build Back Better” bill was rejected by Congress and the American people, he continued to call for the

passage of his progressive wish list. He failed to acknowledge many of his disastrous policies, including his ill-conceived Afghanistan withdrawal. This is a President who ran on a platform of unity, but all

he has done is divide us further. In a word, tonight’s speech was underwhelming. —Garbarino (R–Sayville) represents the 2nd Congressional District

An Ugly Legacy For Your Grandchildren BY JERRY KREMER

INSIDE POLITICS Jerry Kremer

report is an atlas of human suffering and a damning indictment of failed climate leadership. It shows how severe the impacts of human–caused global warming are becoming worldwide and how hard it will be for societies to manage if nations do not bring down greenhouse gas emissions sharply. A simpler way to say it is that we are seeing an increase in wildfires, heatwaves and rising sea levels many of which are caused by human conduct. On the issue of heat waves, it was once thought that if temperatures did not exceed 3.6 degrees

Fahrenheit, the planet would be spared of any serious fallout. That doesn’t sound like a lot to a family in Levittown, but in places like Alaska a higher year-round temperature could lead to massive die-off of trees, drying of bogs, massive fires and a thawing of the permafrost that releases more carbon dioxide into the air, all conditions that are impossible to stop. Another threat to future generations is the current political makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court. The court is currently considering whether the federal Environmental Protection Agency has the power to dictate regulations that protect the public from industrial and energy industry activities that add to global warming. During arguments before the court, Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., skeptical of climate change warnings, said it was a “... phenomenon which some people believe is a matter of civilizational survival.” The court will more than likely void a whole series of regulations meant to protect future generations. Unlike the politicians and jurists who have no time to read up on the subject of climate change,

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There is a Lutheran Church in my neighborhood that is tiny compared to the large buildings surrounding it. Walking by recently, I noticed a poster whose contents captured my attention and I took a photo of it. The posting states "The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” It attributes the quote to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran theologian who was hanged because of his opposition to the Nazi regime. I thought about Bonhoeffer’s comments when I read portions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body of experts convened by the United Nations. They have released the most comprehensive report on the threats posed by global warming by any major environmental organization. The report concludes that nations are not doing enough to protect cities, farms and coastal regions from the hazards that climate change has already unleashed. The report was written by 270 researchers from 67 countries with the approval of 195 countries. According to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the

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Vacation Envy “Hot fun in the summer sun”... That’s what we all want. Vacations are the reason we work, running a close second behind money. These days, with remote working, I sit in front of two monitors and listen to disgruntled customers from the comfort of my apartment. No more driving 35 miles round trip, five days a week, on chewed-up highways to enter an office and incur a brutal onslaught of inconsiderate co-workers that eat fish at their desk and never shut up. With that said, remote work is still work and you need vacations. Until that Friday afternoon when an anvil dropped on my computer. I received notice from the boss I used to respect alerting me those valuable days were canceled for the rest of the year. No solid reason given. Some cost cutting, all nonsense, garbage rhetoric. What I didn’t need in addition to my vacation days washed away by a corporate tsunami was to receive “fun in the sun’ pictures from friends vacationing while watching the snow pile up outside my door. The photos arrived via email

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from a friend of mine showing himself and another friend who, like myself, are sitting. One small difference. The boys are kicking back in beach chairs, wearing smiles like they’re auditioning for a toothpaste ad. Each picture showed the Atlantic Ocean in the background and a plate full of of shrimp hogging the foreground. The guys have their arms raised in a toast, one gripping a Bloody Mary the other some Topazcolored drink. Expecting me to return the toast is like them suddenly getting hit by a blizzard and me receiving a heat wave. Anyway, strapped with the news

about the vacation days coupled with my own self-pity of being chained to my desk, I deleted the pictures from my ex-friends. What can I say? It was a gut reaction. Yes, childish and out of character for me. I’m a fun guy and as dependable as they come. I’m willing to drive you to the airport for a 6 a.m. flight needing only gas money and dinner for a week. Under normal circumstances, seeing others enjoying life through their lame vacation shots doesn’t bring me to my knees. I have too much respect for my time. After an hour of envy and then self-reflection, I realized the pettiness of the situation and dug through the trash folder where I store important documents. Finding the pictures, I checked them out more closely, along with some new ones showing them now getting friendly with two attractive blondes. I threw my head back and laughed now feeling their joy. Good for them. These guys are in the position of having the time to go enjoy themselves. Hey, I admit I’d do the same by showing the world what I look like in a bathing suit, spilling drinks

and gouging shrimp. But I should make this last crucial point. Even though I can handle it, cut me some slack and don’t send me your good-time pictures while I’m struggling to get through a brutal day full of complaints. Am I right? Not a big deal. Just use some discretion when gloating. Then again, why don’t you keep sending those incredibly fun-loving photos? I need a good laugh. Like the two blonds in the most recent pictures. I noticed they looked like the waitress who served the topaz-colored cocktails in the first set of pictures. Not two women cruising the beach that my buddies corralled because

of their dynamic personalities. Needing to get back to work, I sent the boys a quick response saying I saw through their deception of being the “king gigolos” of the beach. Also, that’s Miami where they were dropping a wad of cash. Want to impress me? Let’s see some pics from a locale worth talking about like an international vacation in the Spanish Pyrenees mountains. What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

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Practical And Functional Living Space Transformations

California Closets shares some of the top trends in the market BY CHRISTY HINKO

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California Closets is more than just closets these days. The brand that began more than four decades ago has built a reputation as a leader in premium and luxury space management, delivering custom products and unparalleled service.

ince the beginning, the top priority of the design team at California Closets has been to focus on its customers’ needs. The team is committed to listening to the needs of its customers, working with them hand-inhand while recognizing that it’s a privilege to be invited into their homes and their lives.

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CALIFORNIA CLOSETS from page 3B We recently spoke with Debra Russo, a designer with the California Closet team here on Long Island about the market trends and how the pandemic has helped people recognize the need to reshape their living spaces. “We do so much more than just closets, we do Murphy beds, home offices, entertainment units, bars and so much more now,” Russo said. “We have done so many home offices in recent years; the new term is cloffice–a fusion of a walk-in closet and a home office.” The idea is not new, however; thanks to the pandemic-prompted work-fromhome explosion, the term looks to be a mainstream design topic on social media sites like Pinterest. “I’ve noticed a shift in consumption, in what people are buying,” Russo said. “People aren’t really doing much fast fashion; people are trying to be a little more minimal, spending money on better, quality items, but fewer of them. And I am seeing a lot of ‘capsule wardrobes’ too.” A capsule wardrobe is a term used in American publications as early as the 1940s to describe a small collection of garments designed to be worn together. The clothing collection, for instance, might have six items in total (a skirt, a blouse, a T-shirt, a blazer, a pullover sweater and a pair of pants), but mixed and matched strategically can produce 30 different outfits. “People are letting go of a lot of things and really making their closets more of a sanctuary,” Russo said. “They are starting to see the value of their closets as extended living space.” She said that homeowners are incorporating Murphy beds into their walk-in closets; a lot of people are converting guest rooms into walk-in closets and also adding an office into the same space. “We can make custom built-ins like cabinetry for your clothes if you don’t want someone feeling like they are sleeping in your closet,” Russo said. “We can put doors over hanging clothes to create a wall and a wall-bed on the other wall.” Do these conversions take away from the value of your home? “If the home is lacking storage, a conversion will not decrease the home’s value,” said Russo. “Also, our systems are modular; you can take it completely apart, in fact some people take it apart and take it with them to their new home.” If you sell your home and the new owners decide they want to convert the space back into a bedroom, it all comes apart; California Closets does offer a service to help return a space to its original state. Without a lot of forethought or creativity, Russo said people were calling at the beginning of the pandemic asking for a desk to be built adjacent to their bed. With the help of their design team, they were able to identify more productive

California Closets’ Seville design spaces throughout the house for a home office to be built. “One of the things I see the most on Long Island in new and existing homes is lack of storage. It seems like for a lot of contractors who build homes, the closets are an afterthought,” Russo said. “They put in a standard shelf and pole, which does nothing for anyone. Things do not have a proper place. When you open the closet doors and everything comes tumbling out, shoes are piled all over the floor.” She said Long Island homes are missing proper homes for belongings, especially in pantries. “You are missing slide-out drawers for things like onions and potatoes; you are missing adjustable shelving for appliances and canned goods; everything is a different size,” Russo said. She said the trend in new construction seems to be to create a smaller primary bedroom, but to make the primary closets larger, keeping furniture minimal inside the bedroom (bed, nightstand, TV). All of the furniture and things (dressers, hampers, shoes) go inside the closet. This

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concept lends to better energy in the living spaces. “I see people waste so much money on fun containers and bins; think about how much money you’re putting into these organizing accessories,” Russo said. “It’s going to save you so much money in the long run; I have seen people spend $1,000 on bins. A new closet would have cost you $600.” Today, California Closets has 120 showrooms and more than 700 designers across North America. California Closets Nassau County is a pioneer in custom closets and personalized home storage. From Manhasset in the west to Farmingdale in the east, the team at California Closets Nassau County will not only transform the organization of your space, they’ll design a solution that will fit your budget and your home’s aesthetic. The Long Island showroom is located at 25 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale. Visit www.californiaclosets.com or call 516-253-4170 to book a free design consultation (in-home or virtual) or to get more information and inspiration.

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Nature Meets Living: Trends 2022 Making space naturally comfortable BY GREG LANZA

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Design trends in any decade are typically defined by the halfway point of that timeline. Two years ago, 2020, caused a different scenario and forced changes as we adapted to pandemic living.

his brings us to our first trend—redefining spaces. Less used dining rooms and living rooms have turned into offices and Zoom rooms. Dual-purpose rooms have been on-trend for years. An office/guest room with pullout bed is common in many homes, but many have turned their living rooms into offices, libraries and studies, often adding a small dining table for intimate fireside dinners. A guest room stylishly outfitted with a large mirror and Peloton is an inviting amenity for guests not wanting to miss their daily routine. Why not? It’s 2022 and almost anything goes. As nice as the open concept is for main spaces, some people may want semi-private areas. I don’t think the trend will disappear as it does increase visual space and brings families together as you can multitask and oversee everyone. We had been forced to slow down and spend time in our homes and neighborhoods. This has affected our moods and creativity. Gardens flourished and kitchens were filled with the aroma of new recipes, which brings us to the return of handcrafted items. DIYs created elaborate macramé wall hangings, crafts and artwork. It’s a return to comfort and decor that makes us feel at ease. Colors in this category are those that fuel our well-being:

earth and nature tones of brown and green. The trend for emerald and daring green hues feels more natural than ever. I envision the return of the leather sofa, not in black but in a saddle or cognac to pair with pure white or ecru walls. Grey now seems like a space capturing all the light that it can on a rainy day. Nature leads to organic shapes and the curved furniture trend. Think mushroom shapes in cream, tan and brown, like the futuristic 1950s upholstery shapes of Miami Beach but in a deep forest or desert color palate. Deep, softer shaped seating with rounded arms or at least soft squared off ones. Bringing the outdoors in is on trend with natural, raw, porous, textured materials and yes, tumbled marble, terracotta, limestone and travertine will be making a comeback. Lighting fixtures incorporating rope, wood, wicker, shells and coconut beads and fragments are part of this trend for the organic home. Wallpaper in color and pattern will be on trend in nature-related themes, and eventually so will the ancient, distressed wall, Venetian plaster, etc. As for color, I am known for my sophisticated neutral palette and sublime use of color. I love

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LIVING TRENDS from page 6B color combinations, but not individual colors per se. Color will be more vibrant in acid greens and medium-toned blues taking center stage. I sense metallic accents of gold and silver will be replaced with a touch of black which adds a level of sophistication to any room. The all-white kitchen has faded out to dark grey, ebony and shades of blue. People are less commitment-phobic and want to take chances and be different. European kitchens are incorporating open shelves with herb gardens lit by LED grow lights. Grandmillenial is becoming less grandma and more cool great aunt. Toss out the blue and white porcelain and incorporate more inspiration from your funky relatives world travels—caning, rope, rattan, Danish modern and Japanese in teak, light brown and cerused oak. I had one client that said after being away she was never sad to return to her home. It all comes down to personal choices and things that make you feel good. Invest in your home as it is your permanent vacation place. Worried about

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Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids’ height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff, written in collaboration with AARP, helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present. For more than 20 years, Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply, declutter and downsize. As a featured cleaner on Hoarders and host of the Emmy-nominated Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS, he has identified the psychological roadblocks that most organizational experts routinely miss but

that prevent so many of us from lightening our material load. Using poignant stories from the thousands of individuals and families he has worked with, Paxton brings his signature insight to a necessary task.

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outsized impact on our wellbeing. In Feng Shui Modern, interior design expert Cliff Tan shows us that this can be a good thing. Using the traditional principles of chi (energy) to take inventory of

Find your dream home among the most popular plans from today’s top architects and designers. Whether you’ve always dreamed of building your own home or just can’t find the right house from among the dozens you’ve toured, this collection of ultimate plans can help you achieve the home of your dreams. You could have an architect create a one-of-a-kind home for you, but the design services alone could end up costing up to 15 percent of the cost of construction—a hefty premium for any building project. Ultimate Book of Home Plans allows you to select from 680 of the most popular designs from the nation’s top architects and designers, for a fraction of that cost. With 1,600 illustrations, drawings, and renderings and more than 550 gorgeous

our areas and tastes, Tan uses expert tips and unique illustrations to show us how our own styles, color palettes and pieces can maximize any environment, from dorm room to five-bedroom home.

Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster: Table Settings, Recipes, Flower Arrangements, and Decorating full-color photographs, you can experience real exteriors and interiors of homes that were actually built from the designs, plus floor plans and design ideas. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats and regional specialties.

Feng Shui Modern Hardcover —by Cliff Tan In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space-and your life-using the ancient principles of feng shui. The practice of feng shui, centuries old and rooted in ancient principles of harmony between people and their environments, has perhaps never been more necessary than in the modern world. As we pack our homes-and now our workspaces, too-into mere square footage, our living spaces have a newfound and

—by Jane Churchill and Emily Astor This book showcases timeless recipes and inspirations for the perfect party from cousins Nancy Astor and celebrated interior designer Nancy Lancaster, both renowned in 20th-century Britain for entertaining with style, sophistication and joie de vivre. Featuring original photography that highlights glamorous menus, interior décor, table settings, and flower arrangements, this book is an homage to joyful entertaining in the English country house style. Astor and Lancaster, both born American, were renowned as two of Britain’s greatest party-givers, excelling at gracious entertaining, witty repartee, and above all sophisticated menus—talents rooted in their upbringing at Mirador, their Albemarle County, Virginia, family estate known for its superb food.

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Kohler is more than just fixtures. heating, cooling, industrial and decorative kitchen and bath supplies for more than 100 years. In 1910, Charles S. Goldberg started what came to be known as Goldberg Plumbing Supply in Bayonne, NJ. Since then, the company has grown over four generations to become one of the largest distributors on the East Coast, with 20 locations (including 10 design showrooms and three Kohler Signature Stores) serving New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Visit www.generalplumbingsupply.net to learn more.

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Kohler Co., a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, continues to expand its presence with the opening of its new Kohler Signature Store in Manhasset. Owned and operated by General Plumbing Supply, one of the largest and longest-standing distributors on the East Coast, the store is the distributor’s third location in the New Jersey/New York market, with more to come.

ituated on Northern Boulevard, just west of the luxurious Americana Manhasset shopping center, the new store spans more than 5,200 square feet and embraces the Long Island customer’s discerning style and personality. A trademark of Kohler Signature Stores, homeowners and designers have the opportunity to experience the Kohler Company family of brand products for the bath and kitchen that exemplify each brand’s intricate craftsmanship and dedication to sustainability. Display products include finish plumbing fixtures, lighting, mirrors, vanities and tile products by Kohler, Kallista, Robern and Ann Sacks. “The Manhasset Kohler Signature Store is an outstanding resource for design professionals and homeowners to turn their dream kitchen or bath into a reality,” said Justin Freedman, president at General Plumbing Supply. “Our consultants offer unmatched experience and provide

and kitchen needs. Conveniently schedule an appointment by phone or on the store’s website. The Kohler Signature Store by General Plumbing Supply is located at 1516 Northern Blvd. and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, WI, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 38,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators and clean energy solutions; and owner/ operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, WI and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler’s Whistling Straits golf course recently hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Visit kohlercompany.com for more information.

superior client services from concept to About General Plumbing delivery, whether the customer is looking Supply for a quick upgrade or undergoing a full General Plumbing Supply has been renovation.” a leading resource to contractors and The space includes elaborately designed homeowners for top-of-the-line plumbing, suites and ensembles showcasing product selections across a spectrum of design styles. Additionally, interactive displays allow visitors to experience spray technologies for the kitchen and bath, learn about Kohler’s smart home products and coordinate metal, wood, tile and fixture finishes. The extensive assortment of products on display provide design solutions at a variety of price points for any project. The Kohler Signature Store also offers design services including design development, product selection and 3-D renderings for homeowners needing visualization and project support. In addition to traditional business hours, consultants are available by virtual appointment, phone or email to assist consumers Kohler Co. and General Plumbing Supply opens in Manhasset. and trade professionals with their bathroom

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This exceptional, one-of-a-kind Norgate residence with exciting architectural details at 39 Squirrel Hill Rd. in East Hills sold on Feb. 15 for $1,600,000. It has been renovated and expanded. The home has an open floor plan. Its welcoming great room (family room) has cathedral ceilings. It has a banquet-sized dining room, three fireplaces, a chef’s delight eat-in kitchen and a private home office. The luxurious and romantic, primary suite This multi-level home at 4 Beechwood Rd. in East Hills, set on nearly a half of an acre of picturesque property, sold on Feb. 16 for $1,199,000. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has a huge sundrenched living room with a fireplace and formal dining room with beautiful hardwood floors. There is a large eat-in-kitchen. Take a few steps down to a cozy den or perfect home office. The fourth bedroom is on its own level with new full bath. The flat usable property has a large deck. The home has gas heat and a full-house generator. It is located within the Roslyn School District and has membership to the community pool and park.

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has a master bath and huge walk-in closets. The home has an upper-level laundry room. The extraordinary, enlarged lower level has a gym, a home theater, a bedroom and a full bathroom. The home has a picturesque outdoor entertainment space and equipped with Fido’s Fences. It is zoned for membership at the East Hills pool and park district, located in the Roslyn School District. This home is close to houses of worship.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the launch of the annual “Look for the Zero” public awareness campaign to encourage homeowners to go phosphorus-free when using lawn fertilizer. Consumers should review bag labels for phosphorus content when shopping for fertilizer. Fertilizer labels have three numbers and the number in the middle is the percentage of phosphorus in the product, such as: 22-0-15. More than 100 water bodies in New York cannot be used or enjoyed because of phosphorus overuse. The nutrient runoff law prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers unless a new lawn is being established or a soil test shows the lawn does not have enough phosphorus. Only newly established lawns or those with poor soil need phosphorus. Excess phosphorus from lawns can wash off and pollute lakes and streams, harming fish, pets or people that use these waters for recreating and a source of revenue for towns that must close beaches or boating areas. State law requires retailers to post signs notifying customers of the terms of the law and to display phosphorus fertilizer separately from phosphorus-free fertilizer. DEC is encouraging homeowners to practice more sustainable lawn care and choose native plants and grasses, which are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. These plant species provide nectar, pollen

and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other animals. Organic lawn care can easily be implemented on any lawn and safe and effective alternatives exist for most chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Recommendations for sustainable lawn care include spreading a quarter inch of compost on the lawn to improve moisture retention and soil texture and add beneficial microorganisms and nutrients. Allow grass to grow to three inches and then cut no more than one inch off the top. The “one-third” rule helps develop a deeper root system, which is a natural defense against weeds, disease and drought. Leave lawn clippings after mowing to improve the health of the lawn. Clippings are 80 percent water and contain two to four percent nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients. Leaving clippings saves homeowners time after mowing and reduces the amount of garbage. Grass clippings can account for as much as 10 percent of garbage. —DEC

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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n educational forum about breast reconstruction--Living Your Best Self: An Intimate Discussion about Breast Reconstruction and Emotional Healing for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors—will be presented on Zoom by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program on Wednesday, March 16, from 6 to 7:30 pm. This program is presented by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in partnership with The Friedman Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery at Northwell Health. At this free forum, attendees will hear different experiences from two breast cancer patients and learn about innovative breast reconstruction options. Topics to be discussed include understanding the psychosocial aspects of the breast cancer journey and building resilience, what to expect during the healing process and optimizing recovery and navigating fertility during a breast cancer diagnosis. In addition to the two breast cancer survivors, panelists include Neil Tanna, MD, Associate Program Director, Plastic Surgery, Vice President, Women’s Surgical Services Glen Cove Hospital, Northwell Health and Professor of Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Angela Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director, Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The moderator for the evening is Janet Gerlach, Program Director, The Friedman Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery at Northwell Health. This forum is free, however, you must

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register online, https://breast-cancer. adelphi.edu/au_event/living-your-bestself/ for the event. The Zoom link will be sent in a confirmation email once registered. Spanish interpretation will be available during this program. For more information, call 516-877-4325. The educational forum is sponsored due to generous funding from Vioptix, Rensenation brought to you by Axogen, Bard, the Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer and Northwell Health Cancer Institute. —Submitted by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direc always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you hav By Holiday Mathis pleted the puzzle, there will be 22 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle. By Holiday Holiday Mathis By Mathis

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Keeping to yourself is easy, though it’s not what’s best for you. Socializing grows you in all sorts of unanticipated ways. This week you’ll enjoy familiar people, but don’t be afraid to branch out. It’s the scary and exciting wild card that will ultimately sharpen you and open new opportunity.

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WORD FIND This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 22 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Selfishness causes conflicts. Get to the bottom of it by trying to understand what exactly it is that people want. It’s often not what they say or even what they think they want. You’ll sense how people are feeling and what they might be lacking. You can help get everyone on the same page, working together with aligned goals. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s exciting to watch people doing things. It’s not fun at all to watch people looking at screens. This is why the most attractive people are the ones who have at least a few hobbies that do not involve a computer. This week you’ll cultivate talents outside the digital world to stellar effect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your mind is a beautiful vehicle that can go where other vehicles cannot. You can visit dreams, go back and forth in time and rehearse experiences you’d like to have. The world you create in your imagination will influence the real world. The weekend brings luck for finding new treasures; you’ll add to a collection. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Good communication isn’t something you can set up and then ignore; it needs to be maintained. In the weeks to come you will open and strengthen various lines of communication. This week brings new people into your realm. Start building trust. These ties have the potential to enrich you in untold ways. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your attractions will drive you even when they are not at the front of your mind. Sometimes you will have to remind yourself what excites and delights you. Describe the moment when your passion ignited, and you will feel it flicker anew. The color of the fire may have changed, but it still burns just as hot. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). According to Shakespeare, brevity is the soul of wit. According to Dorothy Parker, brevity is the soul of lingerie. And according to this week, brevity is the soul of pleasure, as too much of any good thing will be a terrible thing. In moderation will be delight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your mind is skeptical of gut feelings. Your instincts come from a mysterious place your mind has never visited and doubts exists. However, more often than not, the wisdom that comes from the center of your being is right. No matter how illogical a notion may seem, give some credence to what feels right. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You believe in equality, and you treat everyone with the same respect. However, you also recognize that people have different needs, expectations and preferences. You’ll pull off something amazing this week. You’ll cater to people specifically yet still uphold the ethos of equality.

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You’ll make something that matters with someone you care about. In the process, you’ll exchange little pieces of your soul. Love is collaboration. Collaboration is love. When it works with a person or a group of people, keep going with the same team. The work gets easier, and the magic gets deeper. An advanced training will prove worth the price of admission. You’ll grow your skills and financial potential. Well-managed money will bring more freedom to you and yours.

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South dealer. Both sides vulnerable. NORTH ♠— ♥K 8 7 2 ♦ A K Q 10 9 3 ♣ 10 7 4 WEST EAST ♠ K Q 10 6 2 ♠AJ853 ♥9 6 4 ♥ 10 ♦852 ♦74 ♣Q 3 ♣K 9 8 6 5 SOUTH ♠974 ♥A Q J 5 3 ♦J6 ♣A J 2 The bidding: South West North East 1♥ Pass 3 ♠(!) Pass 4♣ Pass 5 NT(!!) Pass 7♥ Opening lead — king of spades. Without an explanation, the bidding by North on this deal suggests that he may have taken leave of his senses, but nobody would criticize the final contract, which is laydown. It just goes to show that crazy-looking bids can be very successful, even though they don’t mean what they seem to say. A number of years ago, some genius (according to the Official Encyclopedia of Bridge, it was Dorothy Hayden Truscott) came up with the idea that a jump-shift

response one level higher than necessary indicates a void or a singleton in the suit bid, adequate support for partner’s last-bid suit and sufficient values for at least a game, with a potential for slam opposite a fitting hand. That accounts for North’s three-spade bid, commonly called a “splinter bid.” Certainly the North hand is ideally suited for such a convention. The moment partner opens one heart, North should start thinking in terms of a slam. From North’s viewpoint, the key to the slam is South’s holding in spades and clubs. South could have spade strength and three club losers, or, ideally, club strength and three spade losers. The three-spade bid thus encourages South, who has no wasted values in spades, to cooperate by cuebidding the ace of clubs. North is delighted to hear this bid, leaving South’s trump holding the only question remaining to be resolved. Accordingly, North next invokes the “grand slam force” convention by leaping to five notrump. This commands South to bid seven hearts if he holds two of the top three trump honors. So South dutifully bids the grand slam, with full confidence that North has not gone completely berserk.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You feel pressure because you make rules for yourself. The rules that cause stress could easily be omitted or changed. This is all up to you. It’s a week to get curious about your expectations of yourself. How harsh are you being? What would happen if you decided you have nothing to prove?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s a shroud of mystery over a relationship, especially its future. This doesn’t have to cause anyone stress. The less you want and need out of the tie, the more lighthearted and playful you feel. Maybe it’s better that you have no idea where things are going. This is what makes it so exciting.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You pride yourself on concise communication. If you can’t be brief, you strive to at least be entertaining. And though you wouldn’t choose to ramble on to a captive audience, you are still willing to listen when people have trouble getting to the point. Your grace and social aptitude will earn you plenty of goodwill.

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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION d/b/a NATIONAL GRID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“Company”) that it has filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) proposed tariff revisions to its Schedule for Gas Service, PSC No.1 – GAS, to become effective, on a temporary basis, April 1, 2022. These revisions have been filed in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. The table below compares the Company’s current rates (prior to April 1, 2022) to rates effective April 1, 2022 by service classification. Effective April 1, 2022, $2.5 million has been removed from base delivery rates to be collected through the ‘Rate Adjustment Clause’. The Rate Adjustment Clause is a separate surcharge that will be included in the Delivery Rate Adjustment line on customers’ bills. S.C. No. 1A, 5-1A – Residential Non-Heating Service S.C. No. 1AR, 5-1AR – Residential Non-Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $19.75 $19.75 Next 47 therms, per therm $1.5459 $1.6089 Over 50 therms, per therm $0.3670 $0.3926

S.C. No. 1B, 5-1B – Residential Heating Service S.C. No. 1BR, 5-1BR – Residential Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $21.66 $21.66 Next 47 therms, per therm $1.2939 $1.3435 Over 50 therms, per therm $0.3046 $0.3163

S.C. No. 1B-DG, 5-1B-DG – Distributed Generation continued on page xxS.C. No. 2-A, 5-2A – Non-Residential Non-Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $37.66 $37.66 First 3 therms or less $33.04 $33.04 Next 87 therms, per therm $1.8007 $1.8332 Over 3 therms, per therm $0.1772 $0.1786 Next 2,910 therms, per therm $0.3651 $0.3717 Over 3,000 therms, per therm $0.2346 $0.2390 S.C. No. 2-B, 5-2B – Non-Residential Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $37.66 $37.66 Next 87 therms, per therm $1.7779 $1.8319 Next 2,910 therms, per therm $0.4464 $0.4600 Over 3,000 therms, per therm $0.3082 $0.3175

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S.C. No. 16, 5-16 – Year-Round Space Conditioning Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $230.43 $230.43 Next 497 therms, per therm $1.6932 $1.7227 Over 500 therms, per therm $0.2903 $0.2953

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S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation – Rate 2 Equal to or greater than 1 MW but less than 5 MW Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $328.22 $328.22 Over 10 therms, per therm (Apr – Oct) $0.1506 $0.1506 Over 10 therms, per therm (Nov – Mar) $0.1935 $0.1934

S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation – Rate 3 Equal to or greater than 5 MW but less than 50 MW Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $949.35 $949.35 Over 10 therms, per therm (Apr – Oct) $0.0373 $0.0373 Over 10 therms, per therm (Nov – Mar) $0.0509 $0.0509 Demand charge per therm of MPDQ $6,252.00 $6,252.00

S.C. 18/19 – Non-Firm Demand Response Sales Service Tier 1 Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $375.00 $375.00 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.0749 $0.1608

S.C. 18/19 – Non-Firm Demand Response Sales Service Tier 2 Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 10 therms or less $375.00 $375.00 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.0600 $0.1285

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urgical Oncologist Dr.Dwight De Risi has been practicing out of his office at 1010 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck for 41 years, and has to move out of his office. His office is memorable to anyone who has visited because of the various lions, angels, artwork and other presents given to him by his dedicated patients. Dr. De Risi focuses on breast cancer and has cured thousands of patients throughout his 41 years of practicing in Great Neck. Dr.De Risi grew up on Long Island and went to Herricks High School. After graduating, he went to Seton Hall University for pre-med. Then, went to Georgetown University for medical school. Dr.De Risi did a five-year residency and chiefship at North Shore University Hospital, and left for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. “I was put in a really good space of understanding human anatomy from a surgical standpoint,” said Dr. De Risi. “I learned all aspects of surgical oncology and then came back to my neighborhood to open my private practice.” “Over the next few years, for whatever reason, my breast practice flourished,” said Dr.De Risi. “I didn’t have time to do any of my other cancer surgeries. So I gave up colon, pancreas and liver to concentrate on breast cancer. For the last 36 to 37 years out of the 41 years I’ve been practicing, I’ve only done breast cancer.” “Basically, what I do is get the referrals,

Dr.De Risi in his office surrounded by the hundreds of gifts he’s received. (Photo by Jenni Cherlin)

see the patients, plan their journey and help them during a very difficult time,” said Dr. De Risi. “I get them involved with our specialists and make it easier for them, take the burden off of them. They feel comfortable with the plan they have, and now they feel much better and know how to deal with

The lion fountain displayed in the waiting room. (Photo by Jenni Cherlin)

the situation.” “My dedicated, wonderful and loving group of patients are like my army,” Dr. De Risi joked. Dr. De Risi’s retired partner once went around the office and counted the gifts from his patients that were displayed, and got to 3,000 before stopping. The personal touches covering every wall of Dr.De Risi’s office make a welcoming and comforting environment for all of his patients. When Dr.De Risi’s cancer patients come in, they often have high anxiety, but walking into his office and seeing all of the fun gifts and trinkets makes their anxiety levels drop. “My daughter designed my office, and it’s amazing,” said Dr. De Risi. “I have a fountain in the middle of my waiting room with four lions that spit water from their mouths. Over the years, I’ve gotten thousands of coins in my fountain from people wishing for good health.” Lions and angels in statues, artwork and stuffed animals, are the most popular gifts displayed around Dr.De Risi’s office. “I get lions because my astrological sign is leo and lions are the symbols for leos,” explained Dr. De Risi. The story behind the many angel gifts is “an interesting story that still gives me chills,” Dr. De Risi said. In short, Dr. De Risi had a patient come in for a scan and told him that he was a special person with a guardian angel looking over him and his practice. Dr. De Risi had the woman’s scans looked at, and everything was fine. When he went to pull her paperwork and scans to give her a call,

everything had disappeared. There was absolutely no trace of the woman ever coming to see him. He and the friends he told this story believe the woman to be his guardian angel. “Very shortly after that, everyone started to bring me angels,” said Dr.De Risi. Now, Dr.De Risi and his 3000 plus gift collection has had to move out of the office. “Unfortunately, insurance companies do not pay private practitioners anymore,” Dr. De Risi explained. “When the insurance company started to cut back on reimbursements, I couldn’t maintain my practice.” Luckily, Dr. De Risi has joined the New York Blood and Cancer Specialists. “It’s a great growing group that is well known now and has amazing medical oncologists,” said Dr.De Risi. Dr. De Risi and his items won’t have to travel far because the new location is across the street from his old office on Northern Boulevard. “They promised me that they would build enough shelves to make a home for all of my things. I’ve yet to see it because they are still in construction, but we’ll see what happens,” said Dr.De Risi. Although Dr. De Risi will be leaving his famous office, he will still be practicing medicine to help thousands of more patients across Long Island, and all of his lions and angels will be making the move with him. What did you think of this story? Share it with me at jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

One of the many display casses in Dr.De Risi’s office. (Photo by Jenni Cherlin)

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On an unusually warm and muddy winter February day, scouts of the Arrow of Light (AOL) den from Great Neck Cub Scouts Pack 178 came together to compete in the annual Klondike Derby at Muttontown Preserve in Oyster Bay. The Klondike Derby, typically held in colder temperatures, is hosted annually by the Shelter Rock District of the Theodore Roosevelt Council of BSA, in which Cub Scouts in patrols compete in scout related team building challenges. The scouts are tested on their skills including leadership skills, teamwork, U.S. flag folding, various knots, fire building, map and compass navigation. All the challenges are completed by the scouts without any adult assistance. Two months prior to the event, the AOL den, consisting of Great Neck fifth-graders, started preparing for the Klondike Derby. The preparation was guided by

their den leader, Julienne Kawai, and assisted by Pack 178 Committee Chair Wen Wu and Steve Chen. The AOL den diligently updated last year’s “sledge” and built an additional sledge with a U.S. flag motif, which will be passed on to the future scouts of Pack 178. Together, the scouts practiced flag folding, knot tying (square, two half-hitch, taut line and bowline knots), lashing, fire building skills, first aid skills and compass skills. Included in their preparation, the scouts participated in an outing with Great Neck BSA Troop 10, who helped the AOLs learn how to tie Alpine Butterfly knots. Split into two patrols, the Treacherous Tigers and the Spicy GOATS, they competed against each other along with two other cub scouts packs from the North Shore area. Given a map of “cities” (campsite) within Muttontown Preserve and a compass, the two

patrol leaders with their assistants led their patrol racing to the cities while pulling their sledge full of equipment. At each city, the mayor of the city gave the patrols a challenge on various scouting skills in order to earn nuggets (points) based on how quickly and successfully they completed it. Challenges included answering various first aid questions, creating a makeshift stretcher out of two poles and a blanket and using various rope and knot skills to lift their sledge securely off the ground. Another task was to build a small fire with firewood stacked at a maximum height, start it without matches and have flames reach a certain height without adjusting the original fire structure built. At the end of the day, the two patrols came together and cheered each other on as they all

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Great Neck Cub Scouts, pack 178. (Contributed photo)

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St. Aloysius Boys Basketball Had An Undefeated Season

n mid-February, the eight-grade Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) boys basketball team from St.Aloysius won the final game of their regular season, finishing with an unblemished 12-0 record. CYO administrators could not recall the last time that the St. Al’s eigth-graders had an undefeated season. The team’s success starts with Head Coach David Ohebshalom and Assistant Coach Yosi Soleimany, both Great Neck residents with sons on the team. Also helping out was Coach Ohebshalom’s son, Jared, himself a three-star athlete

and the current co-captain of the Great Neck North boy’s basketball team. The coaching staff had a deep level of talent to work with. Point guard Jake Balazedeh not only led the team in scoring but also used his excellent ball handling skills to make a mockery of the opponent’s half court pressure. Aiden Sheena, also known as “Cheetah”, was a constant offensive force and provided relentless defensive pressure. Each of the two big men, Ethan Makahni and Ben Kraus, were a force to be reckoned with and together they were simply

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that await them at Boy Scouts. The Arrow of Light scouts are finishing up their requirements and will bridge over to the Great Neck BSA Troop 10 in March. The Cub Scouts were from all four Great Neck public elementary

worked together while having fun and building lasting memories with their fellow scouts. This competition solidified their bonds and prepared them for the challenges

too much for any team to handle. The Hakakian twins rounded out the well-balanced threat,

often draining three-pointers and flourishing from the outside. Dylan Ohebshalom and Justin Soleimany both helped contribute at the shooting guard position throughout the season. Riley Wilk, Blake Hawa and Jordan Pana provided valuable minutes, especially at the season finale where they poured in multiple buckets. According to Coach Ohebshalom, this is the most talented group of boys he has been fortunate enough to coach over his ten years of coaching. “It has been a pleasure working with this amazing group of young men over the

past few years and watching them develop, not only as competitive athletes, but as gentlemen,” said Coach Ohebshalom. “This past season the boys really came together as a team and learned the importance of distributing the ball and having confidence in their fellow teammates. And while the boys are winners already, they’re not done yet,” said Coach Ohebshalom. The playoffs start in March. It’s single elimination, the other teams are all good and the undefeated season record doesn’t put any points on the board. —Submitted by Robert Kraus

schools-E.M. Baker, J. F. Kennedy, Lakeville, and Saddle Rock and Buckley Country Day School. Treacherous Tigers Patrol: Braydon Chen (Patrol Leader), Lazar Cutler (Assistant Patrol Leader), Mariano Kawai, Ezra Juceam,

Benjamin Lin, Hanlei Chen, Carter Tang. Spicy G.O.A.T.S Patrol: Sheldon Tang (Patrol Leader), Anthony Wu (Assistant Patrol Leader), Jacob Goldstein, Elijah Wong, Leon Zou, Eric Hu.

Great Neck Pack 178 is always happy to welcome new Scouts. Any girls and boys from kindergarten through fourth-grade should visit www.greatneckcubscouts.com for more information. —Submitted by Sewell Tang

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SCHOOL NEWS

School District Budget Events

he Great Neck School District Election and Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Requirements for the School District Election and Budget Vote are set by New York State, and the Great Neck Public Schools will continue to follow all guidance from the Governor’s Office. Any changes to dates and/or voting procedures will be posted on the district website, www. greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Preliminary Budget The 2022–2023 preliminary budget is available to view on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us), and copies will be available at the Great Neck Library, all branches.

Budget Meetings & Adoption Dates Budget meetings are scheduled during March, April, and May. Residents are encouraged to attend the budget meetings, or view the meetings online and respond to the preliminary budget. Final decisions on the budget will not be made until the Board listens to the community’s comments. Meeting dates, times, and locations are as follows: • Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m., Informal Hearing at Cumberland Center*

• Saturday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m., Board Discussion with Staff & Public at South High School • Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., Informal Hearing at South High School* • Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m., Official Hearing/Adoption of Proposed Budget at North Middle School* • Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m., Hearing (discussion only) at South Middle School* Budget hearings listed with an asterisk (*) will follow student recognitions, which begin at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Voter Registration Residents who have voted in any school or general election between 2018 and 2021 are automatically registered to vote in the school election on May 17. Residents can confirm their registration status using the online Registration Verification tool on the district website (www.greatneck.k12. ny.us/voting) or by calling the District Clerk at 516-441-4020. If you are not registered, you may register if you are 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and have lived in the district for at least 30 days. Voter registration is available through the Nassau County Board of Elections (www. nassaucountyny.gov/580/Voting-Info-Services or 516-571-VOTE) or by appointment

at the Office of the District Clerk (Phipps Admin. Bldg., 345 Lakeville Rd.) on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Please note that registration with the District Clerk only registers an individual to vote in Great Neck School District elections. Residents must be registered by Thursday, May 12, to vote on Tuesday, May 17.

Applications for Absentee Ballots Qualified, registered voters can obtain applications for absentee ballots by contacting the Office of the District Clerk on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., call 516441-4020. Applications for absentee ballots cannot be accepted until April 18. Residents who are qualified voters and whose registration records have been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections will automatically receive absentee ballots. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17.

Polling Locations There are four polling locations for school district elections: E.M. Baker School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School, and South High School. Registered voters will only be allowed to cast a ballot at their assigned polling location. Residents who are unsure of their polling location can use

the online Poll Place Finder tool on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/ voting) or contact the District Clerk (516441-4020).

Voting Rights Act Section 203 of the federal Voting Rights Act requires school districts in Nassau County to provide election information in English and Spanish. In accordance with this Act, print materials produced by the Great Neck Public Schools pertaining to the School District Election and Budget Vote will be distributed in both languages. Residents who prefer to review budget and voting information in languages other than English and Spanish are encouraged to visit the district website (www.greatneck. k12.ny.us/budget) and use the translation feature at the top of the page, which offers more than 100 different language options. Additional information may also be obtained by calling the District Clerk (516-441-4020).

For Further Information For additional information about the 2022–2023 school budget, polling locations, voter registration and/or absentee ballots, please call the assistant superintendent for business on school days at 516-441-4020. —Submitted by the Great Neck School District

North High Robotics Team Advances To LI Regional Championship North High Robotics Team #13375, known as “The Goatbusters,” has earned a spot in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Long Island Regional Championship in March. This will be the team’s second consecutive appearance at the regional championship competition. The Goatbusters will advance to the FTC Long Island Regional Championship following their successful performance in qualifying rounds on Saturday, Feb. 5, and Sunday, Feb. 6. On the first day of competition, The Goatbusters placed third overall out of 22 teams; the following day, the team finished in first place out of 20 teams. The North High robotics program has approximately 20 student participants representing all grade levels. Lead Mentor, Joseph Lipani applauded the team members for their hard work and dedication so far this season. “They put in countless hours of planning, building, and collabo-

rating during and after school to build this robot,” said Mr. Lipani. The FIRST Tech Challenge is an international robotics competition that challenges teams of students in grades seven to twelve to design, build, program and operate robots to compete head-to-head in an alliance format. The theme of this year’s game is to create a robot that simulates picking up pieces of “freight” of varying size, shape and weight and delivering them to different areas of the competition field. North High Robotics Team #13375 was established in 2017. Faculty advisors are Joseph Lipani, math teacher/lead mentor; Randi Albertelli, math teacher/mentor; and Alan Schorn, science teacher/mentor. —Submitted by the Great Neck School District John L. Miller North High School’s Robotics team, the Goatbusters. (Contributed photo)

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