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State Basketball Final Four: Manhasset takes Class A crown (See page 17) Good Deed: Group supports cancer research (See page 6) Plandome Manor: Sets vote on village hall bond (See page 18)

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New Look, New Spaces, New Chapter Manhasset Public Library unveils interior renovations

t’s the same, but better: more space for patrons, more kinds of seating and work areas, more natural lighting, and charming surprises on every floor. On Saturday, March 12, local elected officials, the trustees of Manhasset Public Library, and the library director and staff, along with the project team, gathered to celebrate the official reopening of the library after three years spent on extensive interior renovations. Elisabeth Martin, of MDA design group, the project architect, produced the design that responded to project objectives: maximize natural light, expand open spaces, and increase both seating options and capacity. WJ Northridge, the project construction manager, began construction in November of 2020, during pandemic challenges from lockdowns and worker illness to supply-chain disruptions. Library Director Maggie Gough served as the project manager, coordinating with her facility manager, Garry Serraino, and the MPL staff to ensure that the renovation project ran smoothly, keeping the library open with continuous patron services. As Gough noted “Despite unimaginable obstacles, like a world-wide pandemic, we completed the renovation on time and under budget.” “In seeking to improve patron experience,” Gough continued, “we wanted to achieve the best possible use of physical space. We also reclaimed under-utilized space around the building perimeter for patron use.” The director noted that the project delivered a design emphasizing user experience and seating diversity, which increased the overall seating capacity by 40 percent. The lower level redefined space includes a new meeting area featuring furnishings that can configure for multiple uses. The lower lobby and community room have new comfortable seating. Patrons will find the new color palette both brighter and more restful: classic neutral shades of cream, gray, taupe and yellows. Further, the renovations maximize natural light: sunlit window seats, work spaces near windows, and boothed worktables with soft seating. New circular-kiosk seating offers individual, low-distraction workspaces. The lightfilled “open-study” area on the second floor, has been repurposed for patron use, while the four private-study rooms have screens and WIFI connections. Also new is the fireplace area, which is bordered by a tech counter and window seats. The refurbished Teen Zone, on the third floor, is bright and engaging, with various options for collaborative spaces, all surrounded by books—on the walls and in displays, with popular genres easily at

Library Director Maggie Gough, center, holds a certificate as she poses with, from left, Trustee Donald O’Brien, board Vice President Gloria Su, board President Charles Jettmar, North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Gough, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, and trustees Willian Hannan and Judith Esterguest. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

From left, North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti and library Director Maggie Gough enjoy one of the cushioned window seats. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

hand. The new design encourages a reCenter’s new exhibit, “Wild Manhasset,” laxed, comfortable, accessible and friendly featuring locally-sourced native and experience. invasive specimens, which are displayed Librarian desks and open in new glass cases. offices have been redesigned Another item from the to make them more archives which has been convenient for patrons permanently installed to request assistance, next to the lobby exhibit Your board and director sought and above the entrance while improving staff to ensure that our library offers doors is a scene sightlines. the best possible physical The History Center, sketched a century ago: space for our community along “Manhasset Bay Birdswhich has a growing with the best librarians in reputation beyond our Eye View,” circa 1900. region, now includes an Throughout the library, Nassau County. office for its archivist. The the renovation project —Board President expanding archives support reveals, beyond the library’s Charles Jettmar local history, assisting scholars commitment to the needs of our seeking historical records and community, a celebration of locally materials. created literary and visual arts, local history The project renovation of the main loband natural history. During the event, by and entrance accentuates the History library Board of Trustees President Charles

Jettmar remarked, “This renovation was a multi-year commitment of both time and funding. Your board and director sought to ensure that our library offers the best possible physical space for our community along with the best librarians in Nassau County, and that it will meet the needs of our community today and well into the future.” State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti of Manorhaven and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena were also on hand. “It’s such a special place,” Sillitti observed. “I use it for my local office hours and I discovered my husband’s (Kevin Clemency) old high school yearbooks.” Gough praised Sillitti for her support, and the assemblywoman noted that she was able to secure some financial support to the library last year. DeSena, a Manhasset resident, said that the library played a role in her family and professional life. “Now that I’m out and about in North Hempstead, I can tell you that this library is always considered the cream of the crop,” she told the assembled. “People always talk about our library, how beautiful it is. The library is the heart of the community.” In a statement, the supervisor said, “Manhasset is fortunate to have a spacious clean library for education, programs, cultural events, and meeting spaces. Our experienced director, Maggie Gough, and dedicated volunteer trustees have always sought ways to do more and make it even better. I congratulate them on completing renovations and improvements to many study and meeting areas to make the library even more inviting and useful. Stop in to see for yourself and enjoy this wonderful resource.” —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Library

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The Cost Of Eliminating Gas Tax FRANK RIZZO frizzo@antonmediagroup.com

he rapid rise in oil prices and supply problems and instability has translated into pain at the gas pump. State legislators from both parties are introducing bills that would suspend a portion of the approximately 48 cents in taxes and fees that New Yorkers pay for each gallon of gas—among the highest in the nation. They hope to incorporate some kind of relief in the final budget, which has to be adapted by April 1. Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed ambivalence about the idea, though it passed in the state Senate as part of its proposed budget. Senator Anna Kaplan (D–Great Neck) said in a statement, “The pain at the pump is real, and we need to do whatever we can to help Long Islanders fill up without breaking the bank. I was proud to vote to cut the gas tax in New York, and I’m calling on Nassau County to follow our lead and do the same thing so that people in our community can get some real relief from these rising costs.” But critics warn that the resulting loss of more than $1 billion in revenues to the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (including support for the MTA) would need to be made up by taxpayers in other ways, even as the state is flush with cash from federal pandemic relief. Much of the gas tax money is used to fund road/bridge repairs and maintenance. In the Nassau County Legislature, the Democratic Minority Caucus support a proposal that would temporarily suspend the county’s share of sales tax on gasoline (about 4¼ percent). According to a press release, “Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D–Freeport) said this approach delivers meaningful relief to residents without jeopardizing Nassau’s fiscal health. Recent analysis indicates that the reduction in sales tax revenue caused by suspending the county portion of gasoline taxes would have a minimal impact upon the county’s projected sales tax surplus for fiscal year 2022.” “Government has a responsibility to closely analyze every opportunity for minimizing as much pain at the pump as we possibly can,” Legislator Siela A. Bynoe (D–Westbury) said. “Paired with a renewed focus on preventing price gouging, this proposal would provide timely assistance to consumers during a tremendously

Gas prices have risen dramatically ever since they reached a low during the pandemic in 2020. turbulent period.” propaganda.” Asked for comment, Legislature He added, “While parroting oil company Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R–New talking points won’t do a thing to help Hyde Park) said in a statement: “It is ironic Nassau residents make ends meet, susthat the Democratic minority is now conpending Nassau’s share of the sales tax on cerned about gas prices, when Democrat gasoline will. The members of the Minority policies have deliberately reduced energy Caucus remain committed to fighting for production, eroded America’s energy the relief that consumers need.” independence and directly increased the The Long Island state Senate cost of fuel.” Republicans, on March 11, called for immeAs presiding officer, Nicolello controls diate suspension of the state’s gas tax. the legislative agenda and can choose not to bring the proposCampaign Fodder al to a vote. Congressman Tom Suozzi Nassau County (D–Glen Cove), who is Executive Bruce seeking to challenge Blakeman said through Hochul in the upcoming Government has a a spokesperson: “The Democratic primary, responsibility to closely increase in energy knocked the governor’s analyze every opportunity prices is directly “flip-flop” on enacting for minimizing as much attributable to federal a state gas tax Holiday, pain at the pump as we and state policies that noting that he had called have decreased domespossibly can. for one on Dec. 16. tic production and relied “Governor Hochul’s —Legislator Siela Bynoe on foreign energy sources indecision on the issue is (D–Westbury) which have increased energy hurting New Yorkers in their costs and made us vulnerable to pocketbooks,” he charged. “First she foreign powers. I would hope that those said she’d consider a gas tax holiday, only minority legislators lobby their colleagues to flip-flop by now saying it won’t help. in Albany and Washington to reopen This is another example of how her lack of the Keystone XL pipeline and take other executive leadership is costing New Yorkers measures which would lower energy costs dearly. This common sense approach and make America more secure.” could be paid for with the billions that On March 15, Abrahams responded, New York already received from the federal “Last week, we proposed a straightforward government to address the pandemic. We way for Nassau County to ease the squeeze must enact this at the federal level, too. But that residents are currently feeling at the we can’t afford any more excuses from a pump. County Executive Blakeman and Governor that refuses to address skyrockthe Republican Majority are offering no eting taxes and the ninth highest gas tax in solutions—just the usual assortment of the nation.” finger-pointing, deflection, and political Suozzi supports the bipartisan Senate

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and House legislation entitled the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022. Harry Wilson, who is vying with several others to win the Republican gubernatorial primary, also called for the gas tax holiday. “Suspending the gas tax will help families keep more money in their pockets as the price at the pump soars,” said Wilson in a statement. “Suspending the state gas tax for six months is estimated to cost about $1.5 billion. And we can fully pay for it by freezing Hochul’s $10 billion slush fund and redirecting just a small portion of it toward relief at the pump.” The leading Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Lee Zeldin of Suffolk County, has also backed suspending the state gas tax. One of those who hopes to succeed Suozzi, Robert Zimmerman of Great Neck, is also supporting the legislation. “The federal gasoline tax adds 18.4 cents to the price motorists pay for every gallon of gas. The loss of revenue to the Federal Highway Trust Fund can be made up by the Department of Transportation and should be due to the urgency of the situation,” Zimmerman said in a statement. According to City & State, citing the Office of the State Comptroller, the state taxes per gallon is about 33 cents, divided into the motor fuel tax (8 cents), petroleum business tax (17.3 cents), state sales tax (8 cents) and gas testing fee (half a penny). The state Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund received more than $1 billion in revenue last year from such taxes to help support construction projects, bond payments and downstate transit agencies like the MTA, according to the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

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From left, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Director Reyna Machado, Manhasset freshmen Emily Rogers, Eliana Linder, Gabriella Waltos, Gwyneth Petersen, Rebecca Alcaraz and Allie Stevens and Assistant Director Angela Papalia. (Contributed Photo)

Junior Coalition Benefits Breast Cancer Program

embers of the Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer (MWCABC) presented a grant of $10,000 to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The grant supports free educational forums which focus on medical, legal, psychosocial and wellness topics and are facilitated by experts in various fields of practice. The Junior Coalition of MWCABC was formed in 2003 as a charitable organization for Manhasset teenagers to provide education and awareness about breast cancer at a teenage appropriate level without fear, to generate compassion and understanding for those afflicted with the disease and the family and friends affected by it, and to join together to raise funds for breast cancer research and patient support programs. Fundraising activities include dances, planting flowers for outreach recipients,

baking and delivering holiday cookies to survivors and assisting at MWCABC’s 5K Family walk/run. There are 250 Junior Coalition members ranging from 9th to 12th grade. “Being a part of the Junior Coalition is an honor,” said freshman Allie Steven. “Being there for such strong women really encourages me to face everyday hardships and I appreciate how so many of them stay positive. My sister and my mom have been involved in the Coalition for a long time and my friends and I are so excited that we get to help this cause now.” The Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, established in 1980, provides information and emotional support to people coping with breast cancer through their statewide hotline (800-877-8077), public health, licensed social work services, education programs and more. —Submitted by the Junior Coalition

Temple Judea Aids Homeless Shelters Recently, the Social Action Committee of Temple Judea provided dinners for the residents of two homeless shelters run by Bethany House, a local non- profit organization whose mission is to provide growth, healing and shelter to women and children facing homelessness. This project was done in conjunction with Lasagna Love, a global organization that aims to strengthen communities by connecting neighbor with neighbor through homemade meal delivery. In its own words, “Bethany House, a non-profit group of warm loving shelters, was founded in 1978 in response to a demonstrated need for shelter for homeless women and their children. [It] has provided safe, supportive emergency and transitional housing and services for homeless women and their dependent children.” Assembled on a bright wintry day in

the parking lot of the Temple were the chairpersons of the committee, Rita Marcus and Alicia Munves, along with a group of the committee members and Rabbi Todd Chizner. The trunks of two cars were filled with the carefully- packed meals which were then brought to the two Bethany House locations. Temple Judea’s Social Action Committee members are pleased and proud to support this truly worthwhile organization. Over the past years, Temple Judea congregants have also provided meals for hospital workers, local families dealing with food insecurity and homeless shelters. For more information about Temple Judea’s projects and programs, call 516621-8049. The temple is at 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. New members are always welcome. Visit www.temple-judea.com. —Submitted by Temple Judea

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embers of the North Hempstead Senior Choir start their week on a high note. On Monday afternoons, the Clinton G. Martin Community Center fills with chatter as members of the North Hempstead Senior Choir usher in for their weekly rehearsal. For the members, this is something they look forward to. But the chatter comes to a slow halt as Eleanor Gilder plays a few notes on the piano and Ellen S. Jaffe, the music director, sits at the front of the room with her baton; signaling that it’s time to sing. On March 14, the choir began their rehearsal with “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” written by Jill Jackson-Miller, followed by “L-O-V-E,” written by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler. Gilder joined the choir after retiring in 2004, and she’s been playing piano since she was 8 years old. “My father

was a Lutheran minister, so I had first took piano lessons and of course, I had access to an organ,” Gilder said. Jaffe said directing the group has been wonderful and therapeutic. “They all love each other,” Jaffe, who was a music major in college, said. “They love to sing.” Among the singers is Joe Pellegrino, the producer of the group. He joined the North Hempstead Senior Choir more than 10 years ago, at a time when there were about 40 members. Now the group is down to about 22 members. During the pandemic, the group saw a decline in membership. But the choir stayed strong, nonetheless. Members met over Zoom, singing from behind their computer screens. “Every week they would have six or seven people sing a song,” Pellegrino said. “We’d go with one person at a time, and they would sing a song. And it was just to keep people active and not go stir crazy.” In-person meetings resumed last September, where members social distanced. Pellegrino said that by then the members felt comfortable with meeting, and they were happy to be back. “Some people live alone, their spouses

During the Monday practice the members of the choir sang “Let There Be Peace” and “L-O-V-E.” (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

Playing the piano is Eleanor Gilder, and conducting is Ellen S. Jaffe. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

passed away, their children don’t live nearby, their grandchildren don’t live nearby,” Pellegrino explained. “This is more of a family to them. They feel comfortable talking to each other about personal issues, medical issues and it is also [good] for their minds. It keeps them active and they get to listen to music.” The group started in 1985, originally meeting at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. When the Clinton G. Martin Community Center in New Hyde Park was built, the group moved there. In the large community room where the choir practices, they held a holiday concert in December where friends and family members were

invited. Pellegrino is hoping the choir can go back to putting on regular shows at local libraries, senior centers and assisted living facilities as the group did in the past. “People all enjoyed it and the singers all got satisfaction out of it,” Pellegrino said of the choir’s last concert. “It gave them more satisfaction when we started doing assisted living places, because these people are really on their own. Some of them don’t have family anymore and they enjoy listening to the music.” The music that the choir performs ranges from show tunes to songs from The Beatles or Frank Sinatra. Pellegrino said that any seniors who like to sing are invited to join this choir that meets at the Clinton G. Martin Community Center on Monday afternoons. Those interested in auditioning for the group should call Joe M. at 631-978-1324.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Manhasset BOE Manhasset School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Shelter Rock ES, 27A Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset. Informal budget hearing and special education program overview.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Scientifically Magical Family workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Discover the science behind the magic the pros perform in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Leave with an arsenal of tools and the know-how to perform (minor) miracles at a moment’s notice. Explore optical illusions, magnetism and misdirection and sleight of hand. Admission is $20/person for non-members. Visit www.smli.org.

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Guided Nature Walk From 10 to 11;30 a.m. at the Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Discover the flora and fauna of beautiful Leeds

Pond Preserve during this guided nature walk. Pack a lunch and join a picnic on the great lawn afterwards. Admission for non-members is $10 per person. Register at www.smli.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 4

Plandome Heights BOT Annual village reorganizational meeting at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall, 37 Orchard St., Manhasset, Flower Hill BOT Annual village reorganizational meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset.

THURSDAY APRIL 7

Manhasset BOE Manhasset School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Munsey Park ES, 1 Hunt Ln., Munsey Park. Informal budget hearing and science & technology program overview.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

Plandome BOT Board of Trustees regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 65 South Dr. Plandome.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Manhasset BOE Manhasset School District Board of

Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset. Budget discussion. Munsey Park BOT Board of Trustee meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., Manhasset.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day Clean-Up Sponsored by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. This will be a community clean-up of Plandome Road. Meet at 1 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green. The Sidewalk Sweep will unite community members, working together to clean up trash, weed the plantings and sweep the debris from the sidewalks. Visit the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce to get a free tote bag. There will also be a Flower & Vegetable Seed fundraiser. Proceeds will go to Manhasset Beautification, Registration encouraged. Visit www.shopmanhasset.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Manhasset BOE Manhasset School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset. Discussion of BOCES budget adoption and the board election.

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North Hempstead Assigned Aaa Rating From Moody’s Investors Services North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board announced that the independent Wall Street bond rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aaa rating to the town’s $21.8 million Public Improvement Serial Bonds and $510,000 Public Improvement Bonds (Federally Taxable). Aaa is the highest municipal rating provided by Moody’s. Moody’s also maintained a Aaa rating on the town’s outstanding general obligation limited tax (GOLT), with a stable outlook. This represents the 12th consecutive instance in which the town has maintained its Aaa bond rating with Moody’s since becoming a Aaa bond-rated municipality in March of 2017. Moody’s stated: “The stable outlook reflects the town’s conservative fiscal management practices, which will support continued healthy operating performance

and maintenance of a strong financial position.” “I am proud that the Town of North Hempstead once again received a Aaa bond rating from Moody’s,” DeSena said. “This rating is the highest a town can achieve and will benefit our taxpayers greatly, producing significant savings in the long run.” Moody’s rating report also cited: • The Aaa issuer rating reflects a healthy financial position, a large and wealthy tax base and a manageable debt burden with above-average fixed costs. • While the fiscal 2021 audit is not yet complete, management forecasts that reserves will remain sound in all funds. • The fiscal 2022 budget is conservative and will likely result in maintenance of strong reserves through the remainder of the year. —Submittes by the Town of North Hempstead

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Supervisor DeSena Celebrates 311 Call Center Staff on 3/11 North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena visited the Town’s 311 Call Center on March 11 to thank all call center staff who respond to numerous town inquiries per day from residents. The 311 Call Center is the first line of interaction many residents have with town services, and DeSena commended and thanked them for working so hard to make sure our residents questions are answered. Under the director of Commissioner Vincent Malizia, amazingly, 80 percent of residents’ questions are immediately addressed by the knowledgeable staff and the remainder are forwarded to the proper town department and tracked for service. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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New York Presidents: The Famous and The Forgotten Part II politics, while the British embarked upon a global mission of free trade.

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Theodore Roosevelt

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A native of New York City and one of the most ambitious men America has ever produced, Roosevelt’s rise was stunning: Harvard graduate, New York City Police Commissioner, New York Governor, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Vice President and then, Chief Executive. As withjcorr@antonmediagroup.com Chester Arthur, Roosevelt also became president after an assassination: That of William McKinley, a beloved Civil War veteran. Roosevelt won a landslide re-election in 1904. He was succeeded by a fellow Republican, William Howard Taft. Roosevelt was frustrated with Taft. He mounted the third party Bull Moose campaign in 1912, splitting the GOP vote and paving the way for the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. As president, Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Russo-Japanese War, he sent the U.S. Navy fleet in an around-the-world showchinko@antonmediagroup.com of American force and he became the first president to visit foreign soil when he traveled to Central America to inspect the progress of the Panama Canal construction. He also ended up on Mount Rushmore. During his presidency, the United States surpassed Great Britain in having the world’s largest economy. “Thank God I am not a free trader!” Roosevelt reportedly blurted out when told the news. He was president when a protectionist GOP dominated American

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A distant cousin of Teddy Roosevelt, the 32nd president has ended up on the silver-coined dime. The twentieth century remains a contest between Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson as its most important president. Roosevelt’s rise was also meteoric. A graduate of Harvard, Roosevelt nursed a lifelong grudge at not being elected to its prestigious Porcelain Club. Along the way, Roosevelt was a State Senator, an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, a defeated Vice Presidential candidate, a Governor of New York and finally, the Democrats’ winning nominee for President in 1932. After re-election in 1936, Roosevelt, in 1940, broke precedent by running for—and winning—a third term. Controversy over the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor has never abated. Did Roosevelt know of the attack? Was it more destructive than he imagined? The man went from “Dr. New Deal” to “Dr. Win the War.” The architect of the modern welfare state, commander-in-chief during history’s greatest war and the patron saint of American liberalism, Roosevelt died in office in 1944, while serving in his fourth term. Roosevelt’s death left a nation in mourning. A generation of Americans could not imagine anyone else as President. It was left to FDR’s successor, Harry Truman, to win World War II and try to secure the postwar peace.

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In 1966, California surpassed New York as the nation’s most populous state. By 2016, New York had dropped to fourth place, behind not just California, but now Texas and Florida. It didn’t seem possible that the Empire State would produce another

president. The failed presidency of George W. Bush left the “Sun Belt” era of 1968 to 2008 in ruin. And so, 2016 saw two New Yorkers: Donald Trump, a Queens native, and Hillary Clinton, an Illinois transplant, vying for the presidency. For decades, Trump was a real estate mogul who dominated the gossip pages. No one took his political aspirations seriously. Trump won a surprise victory in 2016, before losing his re-election bid in 2020, an election that he maintains was stolen. Trump may or may not run again in 2024. His legacy so far remains an attempt to bring the GOP back to its America First roots of Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge and the appointment of three conservative justices to the Supreme Court. And so, an impressive—and historic— roster. Van Buren, Fillmore, Arthur and Cleveland all proved that one can be a good president without being a war president. Franklin Roosevelt’s position is secure, even though the man still has his critics. Theodore Roosevelt, however, has suffered the Biblical fate of the prophet without honor. His family suffered greatly for this nation: Roosevelt was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, his son, Quentin, died in combat in World War I. Undaunted, Roosevelt’s oldest son, Theodore Junior, at age 57, commanded a brigade at the June 6, 1944 D-Day landing. If Roosevelt makes the news these days, it is not for heroism. An equestrian statue of the man in front of the Museum of Natural History, one constructed as a tribute to racial harmony, was recently dismantled and shipped to far-off North Dakota. Roosevelt is honored in his adopted hometown of Oyster Bay with the Sagamore Hill house. A statue of him was erected in front of the Nassau County legislature building in Mineola. Unlike New York City, Nassau County holds the line.

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Putting A Target On The Backs Of Gun Runners Donnelly creates illegal firearms task force

assau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the formation of the Firearms Suppression and Intelligence Unit at the district attorney’s office to combat an increase in illegal guns in the county. “The volume of firearms that we’ve seized since the new year is truly staggering,” Donnelly said. “We are witnessing a once-in-a-generation surge of illegal and untraceable weapons into Nassau County and too many innocent people are becoming victims of gun violence. We will use every tool at our disposal and collaborate with every federal and local partner to stem the flow of these weapons into Nassau County.” The District Attorney’s Firearms Suppression and Intelligence Unit consists of three prosecutors with extensive training in firearms and narcotics, as well as two specialized detective investigators with decades of experience in long-term weapons investigations, and an intelligence analyst. From Jan. 1 to March 9, 2022, law enforcement in Nassau County has seized 94 firearms during criminal investigations. In

2021, 45 guns were seized in the same twomonth period, while 51 were seized in 2020. The unit will utilize enhanced investigative techniques and the new ballistics capabilities of the Nassau County Office of the Medical Examiner’s Crime Laboratory to analyze if previously unrelated shootings are related. “Our objective when we arrest a person with one gun is to find out where that gun came from and work our way up the pyramid to find out who is the gun supplier,” Donnelly said. An analysis of gun prosecutions indicates that the majority of firearms seized in Nassau County are from out of state, with most trafficked along the “Iron Pipeline” from southeastern states to New York along Interstate 95. Additionally, an increasing proportion of so-called ghost guns, which can be assembled from

kits purchased online and do not have serial numbers, are being seized in criminal investigations in the county. In February, both a dentist and New York City firefighter were arrested for possessing multiple illegal weapons, including ghost guns. FDNY firefighter and Baldwin resident Aaron Martin, Jr. was arrested in Queens County on Feb. 13, for possession of two ghost gun kits. After executing a search warrant at his home in North Baldwin, six assault weapons and ammunition were recovered. The defendant surrendered to members of the Nassau County Police Department on Feb. 25, and was charged with seven counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a C violent felony) and seven counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a D violent felony). The

defendant faces a potential maximum of 90 years in prison. On Feb. 16, 62-year-old Paul Carey of Massapequa, was arrested for possession of 30 firearms, including 20 assault weapons. Eighteen of those assault weapons are without serial numbers and ghost guns. The defendant—a dentist—was allegedly in possession of 61 high-capacity magazines, thousands of rounds of ammunition, seven silencers and multiple firearm parts. The defendant is charged with first-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a B violent felony), second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a C violent felony) and three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (two of which are D violent felonies.) The defendant faces a potential maximum of 25 years in prison. Martin is represented by Robert Gallo, Esq. Carey is represented by John Carman, Esq. The charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty. —Submitted by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office

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Honor Women’s History By Championing The Heroes In Your Organization March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge all the contributions women have made to American history. If you visit www.womenshistorymonth. gov, you’ll see photos of female heroes as we traditionally envision them: Billie Holiday, whose voice shaped popular music; suffragettes picketing for equal voting rights in 1917. You’ll also see photos of women living everyday life: assembling the engine cowling of a WWII bomber; working at a cotton mill in Georgia while pregnant; doing their best to thrive after being placed in an internment camp merely for being JapaneseAmerican. These are the heroes I celebrate when I think about women’s history. They are people I know, like my mom or my gram, who supported her family after her husband died; women who have faced a challenge and overcame it. As the first female director at the newly formed PSEG Long Island, I have done my best over the past eight years to honor the example set by these heroes by helping more women reach leadership positions and achieve their true potential. In so doing, I hope to emulate one of my earliest heroes: my sixth-grade teacher in North Babylon. She was an extremely strong, confident, independent

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woman who believed in her students. She made sure you knew that you could accomplish anything. My professional path brought me together with more heroes, women who overcame sometimes life-threatening challenges. After getting my undergraduate degree at Hofstra, I obtained a law degree from Touro and spent several years representing women who were victims of domestic violence. One individual had been beaten by her husband in front of her preschool-aged child. After that traumatic experience, she had the courage to stand up to him in court, move out of state and get the career she wanted, all the while knowing the violence she risked. To me, she’s a hero

because she had the courage and strength to do better for herself and her child. After practicing law for 12 years, I took a chance and accepted a position as a collections supervisor at PSEG Long Island’s predecessor company. As a working mother, I appreciated the more favorable work-life balance of a career away from the courtroom. Time passed, and I was promoted to manager. When PSEG Long Island was formed, I was chosen as director of Revenue Operations—and became the very first woman to hold a director-level role in the new company. I never felt the weight of being the first, because it was never about me—it was about pulling other women up with me and I made it my mission to champion high-potential women for leadership positions. Fortunately, PSEG Long Island has been fantastic with their support of women. They offer a number of development programs for women. I have had opportunities to be able to transition into three different director roles and that’s been invaluable. Today, I am proud to be one of five women directors working to make things better for our 1.1 million customers. Women’s history is defined by strength, courage and mutual support. The nation we have

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Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust their child and throughout the first year of the child’s life with support, counseling and advocacy. Through our Diane Goldberg Maternal Depression Program,

we provide a rapid response and diagnosis for mothers suffering from postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which are estimated to impact one in seven women. As part of our educational and advocacy work, the Guidance Center partnered with Hofstra University’s Public Health Program, School of Health Science and Human Services to create Birth Justice Warriors, an initiative born out of the crippling bias and injustice faced by Black mothers in the United States in general and in Nassau County in particular. According to the New York State Department of Health, a Black woman is up to four times more likely to die in childbirth than a white mother. In Nassau County,

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today is the product of heroes like the women I have known, who found that strength to overcome. And to the women who will help build the nation of tomorrow: I encourage you to take chances, to never think you don’t have enough skills or abilities to try something new. (If you’re interested in joining us at PSEG Long Island, you can browse our latest job openings at https://jobs. pseg.com/LI.) Blaze a trail for yourself—and then don’t forget to bring other women up behind you. Do that, and our nation will never run short of heroes. Suzanne Brienza is PSEG Long Island’s director of Customer Experience and Utility Marketing. She lives in Farmingdale.

Supporting The Well-Being Of All Mothers And Babies At the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, our mission is to bring hope and healing to children and families experiencing depression, anxiety and other challenges. Although we are a children’s mental health organization, we know that emotional well-being and physical health are inexorably tied, each deeply impacting the other. The Guidance Center has several programs that promote the health of mothers and children. One is our Good Beginnings for Babies program, which aims to promote healthier pregnancies that will result in healthier babies and to nurture relationships between parent and child. Good Beginnings for Babies supports teen and young adult mothers prior to the birth of

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the infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births is 9.4 for Black babies versus the 2.2 reported for white non-Hispanic babies. Birth Justice Warriors are volunteer advocates from many professions and backgrounds, working with community members, pediatricians, nurses, health care professionals, elected officials, members of faith-based institutions and others to bring education and awareness to this inequality. Ultimately, one of Birth Justice Warriors’ goals is to have legislation written that guarantees that this crucial information is delivered to all women of child-bearing age. In late January, I joined with Dr.

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This Russian Denounces The Ukrainian Invasion One hundred years ago, the predicament of the Russian in America was very different than it is today. Rampant discrimination was abound. Russians, among other Slavic peoples, were used as a pawn against organized labor, baselessly smeared as Communists and anarchists based on the actions of a few, culminating in blankcheck raids by the Attorney General of the time against tens of thousands of Eastern European immigrants. Five years later, Congress would pass the Quota Act: officially capping the amount of immigrants from Eastern Europe, relegating Slavs to the “uncivilized” category. A century later, much has changed. Immigration quotas have been abolished, the Cold War is over and Russians are no longer being profiled. And yet, something continues to linger under the surface: the assumption I’m somehow not a “real” American. Despite being born in America and speaking perfect English, countless individuals throughout my life have assumed I am a foreigner when I say I am Russian or asked me where I’m “really” from. Stereotypes? I’ve heard them all. No, I don’t drink vodka. I don’t wear an ushanka all the time, and I do, in fact, smile. The most popular stereotype of all is that we Russians

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unconditionally support Vladimir Putin or that we yearn for a return to Communism. I’m here today to set the record straight: I, along with the majority of Russians and Russian-Americans, do not support Vladimir Putin. In addition, xI utterly denounce the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government. Vladimir Putin is a lawless dictator, crook, robber and tyrant who has continued the 1,200-year streak of autocratic rule in Russia. He has assassinated opposition leaders, suspended due process, rigged the judicial system and looks the other way as his vassals set up LGBTQ+ concentration camps.

His is a regime of restricted civil liberties and Russian people languishing, while he and his fat oligarch cronies loot the treasury, and it goes without saying that his invasion of Ukraine is illegal, unjustified and atrocious. So who do you think you are, assuming this young, progressive Russian has some kind of “allegiance” to a regime he

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Martine Hackett, my Birth Justice Warrior co-founder and an associate professor in the public health and community health programs at Hofstra, at a press conference held by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The senator, along with Representative Alma Adams of North Carolina, are the sponsors of the Maternal CARE Act, which would provide funding for evidence-based training programs to reduce bias in maternal health and establish programs to bring health care services to pregnant women and new mothers in an effort to reduce the disproportionate rate of maternal death and other poor health outcomes among Black women and their babies. In her statement, Gillibrand said the following: “Health equity for Black women can only happen if we recognize and address persistent biases in our health

system and do more to ensure women have access to culturally competent, holistic care to reduce preventable maternal mortality.” Both North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center and Birth Justice Warriors support this important legislation, and we hope that you will join us in spreading the word so that all women receive the care they need and deserve. Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust is the director of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Leeds Place and is a co-founder of Birth Justice Warriors, a collaboration of the Guidance Center and Hofstra University. To learn more about Birth Justice Warriors, contact Dr. Walthrust-Taylor via email at NTaylorWalthrust@northshorechildguidance.org or call 516-997-2926, ext. 229.

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despises, based on a genetic happenstance? Unfortunately, these harmful assumptions are already spreading throughout the American and European body politic. Like anti-Asian sentiment during the pandemic, and like antisemitism during the 2021 Gaza war, a rise in anti-Russian sentiment is already being documented across the West. Russian restaurants and stores owned by Russians are being boycotted, including those whose owners have aided the Ukrainian relief effort. In Europe, some businesses refuse to cater to Russian customers and countries like Czechia have stopped issuing immigration visas to Russians altogether. Why must ordinary Russians be punished for the actions of a rogue government? This war has devastated Ukraine, but the citizens of Russia have suffered too. Well-meaning sanctions meant to target Russian oligarchs have led to rapidly deteriorating living standards for Russians (I should know; ask my close relatives). Russian soldiers have been forced to fire on ethnic Russians living in Eastern Ukraine. Russian soldiers have broken down in tears, questioning the purpose of their fighting, and thousands of Russians have

been arrested inside Russia for protesting the war, including a 77-year-old survivor of the Nazi siege of Leningrad. Many Russians outside Russia, including my own family, have protested against the Russian invasion. We want to see the Russian people unshackled and flourishing and we want the boundaries of Ukraine to be respected. We want a swift and peaceful resolution to the current conflict, with the priority being a minimization of civilian deaths. What we do not want is for ordinary Russians like myself to be added to a long list of individuals who have been scapegoated for the actions of systems of power. Until this conflict is over, I urge anyone who can to donate to charities working on the ground to avail the growing Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. I recommend Save the Children Ukraine, UNHCR, or the Salvation Army as reputable charities; otherwise, avoid scams by verifying charitable organizations listed on the Federal Trade Commission’s website. For now, though: the world stands with Ukraine. Matthew Adarichev is a Hofstra University sophomore who is a student journalist from Westbury.

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This beautiful Colonial home located on a beautiful tree lined street at 20 Spruce Ln. in New Hyde Park sold for $750,000 on March 11. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has a large family room, a den, a formal dining room, a bedroom-sized home office and a bathroom on the first floor. The foyer has high ceilings and a chandelier overhead. The eat-in kitchen has granite countertops. The second floor of this home has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The legal, full and finished basement has a full bathroom also and has a large storage area and a walk-in closet. The backyard is lovely and has a porch. This home is spacious and perfectly sized for one family. This home sold on March 4 for $719,000 and sits on a beautifully manicured property on a tree lined street in the heart of New Hyde Park Village at 651 6th Ave. The lovely classic front porch accents the meticulously maintained lawn and dwelling with three bedrooms (possibly four), two full and one half updated baths, an extra large eatin-kitchen, a family room and a finished basement with a separate entrance. Relax outside in luxurious backyard. This home is close to shops, schools, transportation and parks. Taxes have been grieved and do not reflect the STAR reduction.

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ow homeowners and businesses design the landscape on their property, including plant choices, can result in significant positive benefits on the environment, the public water supply and public health. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. These important plant species provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds and other animals. Unlike natives, common horticultural plants do not fit the bill. These adaptations bring us several gardening advantages. Native plants, birds, butterflies, beneficial insects and interesting critters are “made for each other.” Research shows that native wildlife prefers native plants. Once established, many native plants need minimal irrigation beyond normal rainfall. Low maintenance landscaping methods are a natural fit with native plants that are already adapted to the local environment. Look forward to using less water, little to no fertilizer, little to no pesticides, less pruning and less of your time. Native plants have developed their own defenses against many pests and diseases. Since most pesticides kill indiscriminately, beneficial insects become secondary targets in the fight against pests. Reducing or eliminating pesticide use lets natural pest control take over and keeps garden toxins out of creeks and

watersheds. As development replaces natural habitats, planting gardens, parks and roadsides with New York native plants can provide a “bridge” to nearby remaining wildlands. Try native plants. Additional information about gardening with native plants can be found at bookstores, online and at your local library. You can help pollinators, save money and have clearer air by reducing the area of your property that you mow. If you have the space, consider letting an area of your lawn grow long. You’d be surprised what a little meadow can do for wildlife, especially fireflies. Did you know that running a gas-powered mower for an hour emits the same amount of pollution as a 20-mile car trip? The average gas-powered push mower produces 14.76 pounds of air pollution in an hour. That’s enough polluting gas to surround you in a big bubble. Electric mowers are much cleaner. Taller grasses and lawn substitutes with less mowing disturbances provide cover and nesting sites for some pollinators. Although you might not see them, fireflies spend the day resting among the blades of grass. The more you mow, the less inviting your lawn is for fireflies. Reducing the area that you mow will save you both time and money. —Department of Environmental Conservation

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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ith recent coyote sightings in Lattingtown and other North Shore communities this week, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson and Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Board President Gary Rogers recently issued the following safety and behavior tips for residents. Do not allow coyotes to approach people or pets. If you see a coyote exhibiting threatening behavior, dial 911.

Safety Tips:

• Unintentional food sources attract coyotes, other wildlife and increase risks to people and pets. • Do not feed coyotes. Discourage others from doing so. • Do not feed pets outside. If you are feeding feral cats please stay and observe the cat feedings and remove all food before leaving. • Eliminate availability of bird seed. Concentrations of birds and rodents at feeders can attract wildlife. If you see a coyote(s) near your bird feeder, clean up waste seed and spillage to remove the attractant. • Make certain that garbage is inaccessible

to wildlife. • Fence or enclose compost piles so they are not accessible. • Teach children to appreciate wildlife from a distance as to avoid the risk of being injured. • If confronted, stand tall, and hold arms out to look large. If a coyote lingers for too long, then make loud noises, wave your arms, throw sticks and stones. Do not run away, running away after seeing a coyote is behaving like prey. • Do not allow pets to run free. Supervise all outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Small dogs (even if on leash) and cats are especially vulnerable to coyotes. Keep cats indoors. • Conflicts between dogs and coyotes can happen any time of the year, but are more likely in the months of March and April. It is during this time that coyotes are setting

Coyotes were recently spotted in Lattingtown and a number of other North Shore communities. (Photo courtesy of Nature80020/CC BY 2.0) up their denning areas for the soon-toarrive pups. • Fencing your yard may deter coyotes. The fence should be tight to the ground, preferably extending six inches below ground level, and taller than 4 feet. • Remove brush and tall grass from around

your home to reduce protective cover for coyotes. Coyotes are typically secretive and like areas where they can hide. • Be aware people do coexist with coyotes but caution, care and common sense must be used. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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wrestled, so he was always at those matches,” said mom Kelly Castillo. “He would watch their tournaments and cheer on his brothers and the other kids on the team. The team was always wrestling with him between matches and he just loved it.” “Wrestling is my favorite sport,” Castillo said. “There is no secret to wrestling. I put a lot of extra time in running, lifting, and going to extra wrestling practices..” “When you win, you stay humble and when you lose, you lose with pride and keep your head up,” Castillo said. “Every match is a lesson and I am always looking to improve for the next one. Wrestling has taught me many lessons that I will carry throughout life, especially accountability and responsibility.”

Castillo’s positivity and humility are vital qualities that make him a good team captain. “Castillo is a three-time captian and has been an exceptional leader through his incredible work ethic in the wrestling room,” Viking wrestling coach Anthony Schettino said. “Castillo makes good decisions and stays away from anything that would affect his performance. He vocally supports and lifts his teammates whenever they face adversity. Castillo has certainly served as a role model to the younger guys on the team.” “Castillo went on to win or make the finals of every single tournament during the regular season,” said Schettino. “He was recognized as the Section 8, Nassau County Wrestling Sportsmanship of the Year Recipient. Castillo will be competing in the National Championships at the end of March.We wish him the best!”

Matthew Castillo (in blue) dominates in the ring. (Photo from Port Washington Public School District)

Castillo led the team to a historic season as captain, and his personal wrestling career is monumental. Castillo has 134 career wins. He has been honored five times as a New York State Scholar-Athlete and is a three-time Nassau County finalist. The discipline Castillo learned

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payroll. That too was Costello’s real-life strategy. Corleone grabbed the audience’s sympathy as a loyal family man. That was modeled on Gambino. The latter managed to keep his two sons out of the rackets. That was Corleone’s fondest dream for his younger son, Michael. Both Michael and Sonny Corleone, Don Vito’s volatile eldest son, were composites of Charles (Lucky) Luciano at various stages of the latter’s career. Moe Greene is based on Bugsy Siegel, the would-be Las Vegas visionary, while Hyman Roth is modeled after Meyer Lansky. The line in The Godfather II, “We’ll be bigger than General Motors” was modified from an aside the elderly Lansky made while caught on a surveillance tape. For the film, Puzo found a script collaborator in another Long Island native. Francis Coppola, a graduate of Great Neck North High School, originally did not want to direct the film. He believed a film version would put his fellow ItalianAmericans in a negative light. Robert Evans, head of Paramount Studios, wanted someone with Italian ancestry to direct. Prior to The Godfather, Coppola, then 33 years old, had several films under his belt, including Finian’s Rainbow (1968) and The Rain People (1969). He also co-wrote the script for Patton (1970), winning his first Academy Award for Screenwriting. Coppola relented. Studio heads agreed that only Brando could play Vito Corleone. Both Pacino and Caan auditioned for the Michael Corleone part. Coppola took his time with the film. The man clearly had one of the finest collections of screen talent on hand. The original film Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola circa 1976 (public domain)

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ong gone are the days when getting a house ready to sell meant cutting the grass and getting the home tidy. In 1972, interior decorator and real estate agent Barbara Scharz coined the term “home staging” as the process of preparing a home for sale in realization that homes that were presented well, sold faster and for more money. Home staging is not simply a buzzword. It is an integral part of the process of selling a house.

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It may be a cliché, but we all have only one chance to make a first impression. The same is true for homes. Many buyers decide whether the property resonates with them within minutes of walking into a house. And while they may not understand why the home feels right to them, a clean and airy, well-staged home, with balanced colors and wellplaced furniture and accessories captures their attention immediately. Revealing the positives of a home to a prospective buyer is key to a successful sale.

DESIGN IS CENTRAL TO BUSINESS

It may seem illogical to invest time and money to give a face-lift to a home you are planning to sell. But if there is any truth in the numbers, home staging brings an eight to 10 percent return on investment and staged homes spend 73 percent less time on the market than nonstaged homes.

HOME STAGING DOES NOT MEAN MAJOR RENOVATION

Many people can tackle the basic tasks of preparing their home for the market such as decluttering. Real estate agents can provide valuable advice as to necessary repairs and cleaning, but they rarely have the time to discuss in detail how to improve the appearance of the house decor. That’s where a home stager comes in. The role of the home stager is to create a visually pleasing space and draw attention to the home’s best features.

A well-staged home captures attention immediately. Create an inviting home.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN STAGING

Declutter and depersonalize Keeping a space clean and void of clutter is crucial for the success of a home sale. Prospective buyer would like to envision their own families living in the house and generally will not have appreciation for the house owner’s treasured collection of knick-knacks and family heirlooms. Help the buyers connect with the house by disconnecting yourself from it.

remove old-looking, tired pieces of furniture and even consider, with the help of a home stager, purchasing, borrowing or renting couple of new pieces of furniture. Strategically placed furniture that compliments the floorplan, paired with decorative objects and the right accessories, art pieces and plants can help create a positive atmosphere and an inviting home. Rearrange your furniture to create spacious and comfortable living spaces. Do not forget the kitchen, the place that can make or break a sale. You want the kitchen to feel bright, clean and spacious.

Create a harmonious and inviting home Do not over-furnish and do not overthink. To prepare a home for sale, you should

Picture perfect Let’s face it. We are bombarded with images all the time. We barely have time to focus on an image for more than a second

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orton J. Lemkau Moving and Storage has been in business on Long Island since 1949. They have literally moved thousands of Long Islanders throughout Long Island, as well as the tristate area. Their office was located in Westbury until 2019 when Morton Lemkau sold the business to Alex Boncea. Their offices are now located in Syosset. Boncea of course kept the popular Lemkau name, as well as the local telephone number, which is 516-333-1340, and can be seen on the sides of their trucks along with the Lemkau Moving and Storage name, which many Long Islanders may be familiar with. As of 2019, Lemkau Moving expanded their moving services and now assists their customers with relocation services from as far north as Maine, and as far south as Florida. In doing so Lemkau Moving has experienced more demand than ever before. One of things they did for their customers and potential customers is that they developed what they refer to as their Tips From The Top— Moving Suggestions document, which they give to each customer they meet with and provide an estimate for. We asked Lemkau Moving if

they would share some moving tips, especially advice when it comes to moving preparations. Don Manchester, Lemkau Moving’s director of sales and operations, provided us with the following tips: Take a moment to go through all your household belongings and see if there is an opportunity to reduce belongings. Moving provides one with a great opportunity to purge, and one may be able to sell and/or donate unwanted household items. Eliminating items prior to moving will most likely save time and money when the time comes to move.

sides. This will help if boxes get stacked on top of one another.

Use the appropriate boxes for the appropriate items. Heavy items, such as books, should typically go in smaller boxes so the boxes do not break or tear. Fragile items should be put together and the boxes should be labeled accordingly (i.e. FRAGILE).

The best packing materials are plain unprinted newspaper (packing paper), newspaper, and linens throughout the house. Of course, bubble wrap and alike may be utilized, but crumbled packing paper allows for good If you are boxing and packing protection for most fragile items. on our own, it’s best to go Linens and even pillows can be room by room and finish one placed on the bottom or top of room before starting with another. boxes to help protect one’s most It helps keep things in order and fragile items. gives one a sense of accomplishment when one room is complete.

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Garage and/or shed tools, such as rakes, shovels and brooms can be tied together with approximately four to six pieces together.

Flammable and harmful liquids should not be packed in boxes and should be disposed of properly prior to the move, or moved by the customer on their own, in their own vehicle. Gas-powered machines should be emptied. Items such as paints, stains, garden sprays and alike are not safe to move or transport, and they should not be taken by the moving company as the chemicals could be harmful to the movers, the truck, one’s furnishings, etc.

All furnishings should be emptied of any loose and fragile items, and large, heavy and/or fragile pieces of furniture should be emptied in their entirety. In addition to the above mentioned tips, Lemkau Moving suggests that moving preparations should be started as early as three months before a move, and customers should seek several estimates from reputable moving companies that are both licensed and insured.

The estimate process should start as soon as one knows they are moving and what they will be taking with them. A reputable company should be able to share good information and make suggestions to make the moving process less stressful and more streamlined for all. The proper preparation may just make the moving process less stressful and more cost effective. Manchester added, “When we meet with our potential customers, we consider it more of a Consultation than an estimate. We want each move Lemkau Moving does to go as smooth as possible. As a full-service moving company, we can assist a customer as much as they would like and want, but there will always be certain things a customer can do prior and during a move to assist in the process.” Whether one is moving locally or long distance, the preparation basically stays the same. From what is sounds like, getting ready and being ready for a move goes a long way. Morton J. Lemkau Moving and Storage is located at 60 Oak Dr., Suite 600 in Syosset. Visit www.mortonlemkaumoving.com or call 516-333-1340 for details.

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neKey MLS, reporting detailed, month-over-month statistical information about residential, condo and co-op sales transactions in the regional MLS coverage area, finds no change reported in the closed median sale price for December 2021 and January 2022. OneKey MLS, the largest MLS in New York, is the trusted source of monthly statistics for residential real estate transactions from Montauk to Manhattan, north through the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. For January 2022, OneKey MLS reported a regional closed median sale price of $565,000, representing no change from the reported figures for a third consecutive month, between November 2021 and January 2022. Between December 2021 and January 2022, closed regional sales transactions, including residential, condo and co-op sales, decreased to 5,350 from 6,534, representing an 18 percent month-over-month change. OneKey MLS aggregates the real estate transactional data from nine counties making up the regional MLS coverage area and reports individually on each county represented. The infographic demonstrates monthover-month closed median home price

comparisons for the region. Whereas five of nine counties reported slightly increased closed median sale price, three reported decreases and one reported no change. Putnam (3.0 percent), Rockland (2.1 percent), Sullivan (2.0 percent), Orange (1.4 percent) and Nassau (0.8 percent) counties had month-over-month increases. Suffolk (-1.0 percent), Bronx (-1.7 percent) and Westchester (-5.5 percent) counties reported monthover-month decreases in closed median sale price. Queens County, for a second consecutive month, reported no change (0.0 percent). The regional housing market is showing signs of stability as home prices in many areas across the state have leveled off over the past three months, according to Jim Speer, CEO, OneKey MLS. “Reports indicate that year-overyear home price gains have remained moderate since October 2021, compared to the annual double-digit price increases reported steadily by our MLS since September 2020,” Speer said. Visit www.onekeymls.com/market-statistics for further detailed statistical information about residential, condo and co-op sales transactions. —OneKey MLS

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Spring It On

Design tips for interior design BY IRENE PRIETO specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

room. Don’t have a green thumb or often forget to refresh flowers? No worries, add a mix of faux flowers. (It’ll be our secret.)

TRADE OUT YOUR TEXTILES

Restyle a console cart with a mix of flowers, spruce up a fireplace mantle with picture frames or art that remind you of spring and summer days. Add pastel colors to your pens, penholders and paper in your home office or desk. Don’t forget to smell the flowers.

e all love that fresh spring feeling. I love the days being longer and warmer. Florals, plants and natural elements speak to me in the highest spring voice possible. Refresh your home without major spending or time-consuming projects:

Let the sunshine in. Change your window treatments to soft and airy materials like sheers, linens and cottons in ivory, light greys, blues or greens for an organic feel.

CREATE A CALMING AND PEACEFUL BEDROOM

Swap out your bed linens with a new duvet cover or coverlet and a couple of new pillows for a fresh look. Combine whites, in tone on tone colors and crisp linen textures for an airy feel. Layer, pale pinks or pastels for a lovely contrast while still neutral.

COLOR ME IN

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Artwork, a tray, throws, pillows in light colors. Layer a small soft rug over an existing rug in a neutral color to tie in colors and textures, yet keep it simple and airy. You’ll be amazed how these small changes will lead to big results.

SPRING SCENTS

Scent is so powerful in a home. Look for scented candles, soaps and diffusers with scents of citrus, floral, eucalyptus and lavender for that spring is in the air cheerful smell every time you walk in the room.

Repeat! Repeat! Repeat! One color BRING THE throughout the space to create harmony. OUTDOORS IN Choose blossoming spring pastels and For a “Hug me...I’m back” spring and neutrals with a sole pop of color. summertime loving feeling, create an inviting front door entry with wreaths BRING ON THE and flowers with a small seating area to GREENERY enjoy the sun and summer breeze, while Add elements from the natural world. you sip on lemonade or iced tea. Flowers and plants create a calming environment. Potted plants and picked —Irene Prieto is an interior flowers in a vase add elegance in any designer with Safavieh.

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First-Time Homebuyers: Expect The Unexpected Buying a first home is an incredibly exciting experience. But as unexpected expenses crop up, from closing costs to taxes and maintenance, suddenly being a new homebuyer feels like being an ATM. The good news is, the home buying process doesn’t need to be surprising. Here are three ways first-time homebuyers can prepare to expect the unexpected.

KNOW THE COSTS OF BUYING A HOME

he big focus for many first-time homebuyers is coming up with enough money for a down payment. And while the down payment may certainly be the largest lump sum payment someone will make, there are plenty of other expenses that go along with it. But keep in mind that some of these costs can be rolled directly into a mortgage, so new homebuyers may not necessarily need to have cash on hand to cover all of them. Unexpected costs of buying a home may include: • Closing costs, which can include appraisal fees, title insurance, loan origination fees, and more • Property taxes • Homeowner’s insurance • Homeowner’s Association (HOA) fees • Utility bills • Appliances and furniture • Maintenance, including painting or minor renovations before move-in

GET PRE-QUALIFIED OR PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE

taking out a term life insurance policy to cover the mortgage if he or she was to die unexpectedly. This can be an especially good idea for couples. The right term life insurance policy can provide financial security so the surviving spouse can pay off the mortgage without worrying about the significant debt burden a mortgage can carry.

Pre-qualification for a mortgage gives borrowers an idea of how much they may receive based on their finances and credit. Pre-approval takes it one step further to almost complete the underwriting process and provide a homebuyer with a specific loan amount that’s good for 90 days. These options can help buyers better understand how much loan they can expect to receive. Once a buyer determines the loan amount they may receive, it’s smart to understand how they’ll cover the cost of that loan if something unexpected happens. That means a homebuyer will assess their Contingencies are monthly cash flow to confirm home inspections, they can cover the loan cost appraisals and and may want to consider mortgage approvals.

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DECIDE ON CONTINGENCIES A contingency is part of a real estate contract that protects firsttime homebuyers by giving them an out in certain circumstances. Common contingencies are home inspections, appraisals and mortgage approvals. It works like this. In a situation where a buyer has a contingency for a home inspection, the buyer can choose to walk away with their cash in hand if the home

inspection comes back with more issues than they’re comfortable accepting. First-time homebuyers need to know what contingencies they feel must be included and those they are comfortable waiving. Sometimes, waiving a contingency can make a buyer more attractive to a seller who wants to move a property quickly. But the risk is that waiving a contingency like a home inspection could land the buyer in a money pit of problems.

THE BOTTOM LINE First-time homebuyers can find their heads spinning with the various aspects of the real estate process. And that’s where finding a great real estate agent comes in handy. The right real estate agent can help any first-time homebuyer better understand the costs of buying a home, how to financially prepare, and what contingencies to stand firm on. That way, the buyer lands the house of their dreams with no unexpected surprises. —Northwestern Mutual

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Town Crews Demolish Zombie Home

yster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilman Lou Imbroto and the Town’s Highway and Planning & Development officials, as well as local neighbors, to commence the demolition of a long-dilapidated zombie home in the South Farmingdale community. This longtime eyesore was recently court-granted for demolition following multiple complaints from local neighbors. “This property has had a lack of maintenance, multiple violations and complaints from neighbors,” said Saladino. “Over and over, town personnel found deplorable conditions at this location with each passing inspection. This property showed clear signs of neglect, and it became more and more evident that this dwelling was falling into great disrepair.” Town inspections discovered a variety of code violations, including overgrown vegetation, deterioration A long-standing zombie home in the Farmingdale community came down as local of walls and roofing, debris strewn officials joined with local residents to initiate its demolition. throughout both indoors and outside,

damaged or missing ceilings and overall deterioration. With the property owner not fulfilling most opportunities to clean it up, the town quality of life task force stepped in to help residents. “While the condition of this property worsened over time, the town continued all efforts to keep the property maintained, in general acceptable appearance and of course safe to the surrounding neighborhood,” said Imbroto. “The great success of our Task Force really speaks for itself, as we’ve now successfully demolished more than two dozen homes since its inception.” The Code Enforcement Bureau of the Department of Planning and Development is charged with the enforcement of all codes, rules and regulations pertaining to zoning, housing and public safety. It is expressly designed to handle requests of citizens regarding possible violations. —Town of Oyster Bay

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Transform Any Room With A Fresh Coat Of Paint BY CHRISTY HINKO

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eed to spruce up a room in your home, but don’t want to take on a huge renovation project or spend a ton of money? Paint it. Transform any room, space or wall in your home with a fresh coat of paint while keeping your expenses in check. You’ll be surprised at how great a room could look. Enhance Very Peri is this year’s Pantone Color of the Year. (Pintrest) any space in your home, starting with a fresh coat of paint. disrupt the flow of your eye over a Add a new accent colour onto peeling off that old wallpaper and Here are a few ways to get the putting on fresh coating of paint most out of your painting project. space. A fresh coat of paint in the the feature wall and decorate it existing color, especially white or how you please. This can break to achieve that clean, modern THINGS APPEAR neutral walls, can help restore the up a space, add some depth to look you want. your layout and of course, some continuity of the space. BIGGER character too. A fresh coat of paint can really FRESHEN UP ADD CHARACTER open up a room, space or wall, If you do nothing to a room SCENE CHANGE You can add some cozy creating an illusion of more other than add on a fresh coat of Looking to update your living character to your room as well. space, even if there really isn’t. paint, the difference you’ll see room from that 1970s vibe? You For example, one popular way Go lighter to open the room. Go will impress you. It can freshen can easily achieve this with to achieve this in just about any darker to draw it in. Marks and and clean up the entire space. room is by creating a feature wall. minimal alterations, along with scratches on the walls over time If you have a bedroom that’s

starting to look lackluster, or the colour in the dining room is starting to look a little passé, adding a fresh new coat of paint can give any room the atmosphere boost you’ve been waiting for.

BRIGHTEN UP New paint can brighten up the entire area. Whether you have a window or not, the color on your walls will always impact the amount of light that it reflects, causing it to be darker or brighter. If you’re looking to spruce up your bedroom, try placing a lighter coat of paint on the walls to brighten up your space. You don’t have to be an artist or a construction tradesman to tackle your own interior paint job. While it might not seem like painting could make that big of a difference, a fresh coat of paint in the same color or even switching to a daring, bold color can give new life to any space.

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Sell at Auction in New York! Now is a great time for an insurance check-up.

What Is Home Insurance? BY MICHELLE MEGNA specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

ome insurance is financial protection that pays for damage to your home and belongings, and for visitor’s injuries and legal expenses if you’re sued because of an accident. It is comprised of different types of coverages that pay to repair or replace your home and your personal items if damaged, under certain conditions, for instance from fire. It also pays for the medical bills of those injured in your home and for legal expenses if you are sued by an injured guest.

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Home insurance covers you in case your home gets damaged by fire, weather or other reasons, such as burglary. Insurance helps you if you must file a claim. If approved, the insurer will provide reimbursement minus your deductible. Your deductible is what you agree to pay if you file a claim. Deductibles are often between $500 and $1,000 but can go higher. Home insurance also provides liability coverage. Liability protects you in case someone gets injured on your property or you get sued.

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Liability Insurance Liability protection covers you if you’re sued for bodily injury or property damage caused by you or a family member. Liability also covers legal costs and court damages if you are sued. The standard home insurance policy includes $100,000 of liability coverage but experts recommend at least $300,000. Valuable Items Standard home insurance policies usually offer limited coverage for items like jewelry. Homeowners should take an inventory of belongings to gauge how much protection is needed for valuable items. You can increase coverage limits or endorsement for higher coverage limits. Additional Living Expenses Additional living expenses protection helps you out if a fire, storm or other covered peril damages your home and it is unlivable. The coverage provides compensation to live elsewhere temporarily. That protection includes paying for hotel and restaurant bills and other living expenses.

Guest Medical Payments Guest medical covers the medical costs if a visitor to your property is hurt in a TYPES OF HOMEOWNERS minor incident, regardless of liability. INSURANCE COVERAGES: Typical limits run from $1,000 up to Dwelling Coverage $5,000. This coverage helps avoid potenInsurance covers your home and tial litigation or use of liability coverage. property for “covered perils.” Coverage inYou can also get coverage if you have cludes damage from fire, smoke, storms, a condo or rent. Condo and Renters lightning, hail, vandalism and damage insurance work similarly as homeowners from a car. Property damage coverage is insurance. However, there are distinct meant to repair your home or completely differences between homeowners and rebuild the structure if needed. renters and condo insurance. Personal Property Personal property protection covers —Michelle Megna writes for Insurance. your possessions, such as clothing, com. Visit www.insurance.com/ furniture, electronics and appliances. home-and-renters-insurance.aspx Coverage for your belongings is usually to read more information.

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Home renovations have skyrocketed over the past year, but some projects are more worthwhile than others. Local homeowners are wasting money on the wrong projects that won’t pay off in the end.

Homeowners Devoting Spending 3 4 5 family vacation,” said Window World Chairman and CEO Tammy Whitworth. “However, just because a project makes sense now doesn’t mean it will pay off down the road.”

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According to Remodeling’s Cost vs. Value report, replacing your garage door is one of the best home repair projects when it comes to resale value,

with an average of 95 percent of the cost recouped. When it comes to color, white is the most popular and will offer the best resale. Now is the time to fix air leaks, update insulation and check issues.

Setting an unrealistic budget It pays to set aside extra money for your remodeling projects. Surprises pop up, indow World, and you don’t want to revisit projAmerica’s largest replacement window ects later because of sub-par work and exterior remod- now. Plan on spending an extra 15 percent to 20 percent of the eling company, locally based in total project cost—just in case. Farmingdale, share its top seven Remodeling Don’ts Guide to help You may want what’s homeowners move on from the “new and now” in your wrong remodeling projects and home, but think about focus on the right ones. resale value. What’s trendy “Homeowners are redirecting today won’t necessarily be in their spending habits to make style five years down the road. major changes to their homes, Consider classic designs and as opposed to spending money styles and get advice from a on their daily commute or on a designer.

Don’t forget about curb appeal. The outside of your home is the first thing buyers will notice. Spruce up your yard, power wash your house, and replace your siding to boost your home’s curb appeal and resale value. Consider installing vinyl siding, which is

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To Home Remodeling Projects According to Energy Star, sealing air leaks and adding insulation can provide up to a 10 percent savings on your energy bills. Projects that cut energy costs help your wallet, and low energy bills are also attractive to homebuyers.

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Energy-efficient windows assessment to help determine the regulate the temperature best options. inside your home all year long, lowering utility bills. Install While you may want to new replacement windows to tackle a do-it-yourself increase your home’s resale value. project, many remodA local home repair expert can eling projects should be left to come to your home for a free

the professionals. Safety and structural issues often come up when homeowners try to tackle in-depth projects themselves. Interview several contractors, reach out to their former clients and get advice from friends. Never settle on a contractor

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Home Buyers Motivated By Desire To Be Closer To Family

mong repeat home buyers and home sellers over the last year, a key factor for moving was the desire to live closer to family and friends, while an equally important motivator was the need for more space or a bigger home. Sellers as a whole were able to benefit in these transactions, typically earning their full asking price, and selling in one week. These driving forces to move as well as further sales figures appear in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, a yearly report that analyses demographics, preferences and experiences of buyers and sellers. “During the pandemic, buyers and sellers have been driven by the desire to be close to family and friends, as well as the need for a larger home,” said Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at NAR. Relocating to be closer to family had been increasing in recent years, according to Lautz, however, the COVID-19 outbreak accelerated that trend. In past years, convenience to work and affordability had ranked as top factors for reasons to move. The report comprises an entire year of

The majority of buyers and sellers alike eventually turned to a real estate agent or broker to assist in their home transaction. Eighty-seven percent of buyers purchased their residence through an agent or broker, with seven percent buying directly from a builder or builder’s agent. Among home sellers, 90 percent worked with an agent to sell their home, while seven percent were for-sale-by-owner sellers, and less than one percent sold via an iBuyer. Forty-seven percent of buyers said the agent they used was referred by a friend, neighbor, or relative, and 13 percent used an agent that they had already worked with on a past transaction. Seventy-three percent of buyers reported that they needed to interview only one real estate agent during their home search, and a whopping 90 percent said they would use their agent in the future or recommend the A factor for moving was the desire to live closer to family and friends. agent to others. For home sellers, 68 percent said they became acquainted with their agent via a research in which buyers and sellers purfrom 10 years, according to the report. referral or had used the agent before to buy chased or sold a home during the COVID-19 Buyers said they expected to live in their or sell a home. Eighty-two percent of sellers pandemic. The pandemic likely spurred homes for a median of 12 years, while 18 said they contacted only one agent before occupants to shorten their home stay, as percent said that they were never moving. finding what they considered to be “the tenure in the home decreased to eight years Tenure in the home has been six to seven years, but experienced an increase to nine to right agent” to sell their property. “Realtors stepped up in a tremendous 10 years following the Great Recession. way during this pandemic—both in “Home sellers have historically moved helping sellers list and sell properties, when something in their lives changed—a as well as in aiding buyers in finding new baby, a marriage, a divorce or a new job,” said Lautz. “The pandemic has impact- their dream home during a time of such scarce inventory,” said NAR President ed everyone, and for many this became an Charlie Oppler, a Realtor from Franklin impetus to sell and make a housing trade.” The market over the last year saw homes Lakes, NJ, and the CEO of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International reach record-high prices, paving the way Realty. “We saw so many buyers recomfor sellers to secure maximum profits on transactions and leaving buyers to grapple mend and refer their realtors to family and friends, and witnessed sellers lean with historically high housing costs. As a result, home buyers typically bought their on realtors and firms that have helped homes for 100 percent of the seller’s asking them in the past.” Sellers recommended their agent twice price, with another 35 percent purchasing since selling their property. Sellers to the their home for beyond the asking price, tune of 27 percent referred their agent four according to the report. This 100 percent median is the highest recorded since 2002. or more times since selling their home. Realtors also assisted a number of Home sellers reported selling their homes first-time buyers over the last year, as the for a median of $85,000 more than their report notes the share of first-time home purchase prices, which is a jump from buyers increased from 31 to 34 percent, $66,000 last year. which is the largest jump since 2017. This “Buyers moving quickly during the year, the typical first-time buyer was 33 pandemic, coupled with all-time-low inventory, led to a decline in time on market years old—equal to the previous year. The typical repeat buyer age continued to climb, to the shortest ever recorded, which was just one week,” said Lautz. “Only a quarter reaching an all-time high of 56 years old. “As home prices increase, generally of home sellers offered incentives to entice first-time buyers are hit hardest because they Let Me Help You Get There potential buyers, down from nearly half of have no previous home on which to draw all sellers the year prior.” equity,” explained Lautz. “These buyers also The report found that 41 percent of Caterina Cintorino, Realtor | (561) 577-7796 recent buyers said they initially looked on- face soaring rent prices and high student debt balances, which makes it extremely line for properties as their first step in the 8961 Hypoluxo Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33467 process, and another 19 percent said their difficult to save for a down payment.” catbritony@gmail.com | CatSellsFloridaHomes.com —National Association of Realtors first step involved contacting an agent.

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Williston Park School Collects Supplies For Ukraine

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he Schechter School of Long Island, a small kindergarten through 12th grade school in Williston Park with students from Roslyn, Jericho, Great Neck, Plainview, Oyster Bay and other local communities, could not simply stand by as lives have been uprooted in the Ukraine. “As a Jewish school, our philosochinko@antonmediagroup.com phy is always about giving to charity,” said Elizabeth Kahn, director of Institutional Advancement and Community Outreach. “Our kids brought these initiatives on their own.” The Schechter School of Long Island is hosting several initiatives to collect supplies for Ukrainians; including a pajama drive, a campaign to collect hygiene and feminine products and a

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collection for diapers. A teacher and former parent of a student has also donated 300 shirts and at the end of the month, there will be a school-wide “bowl-a-thon.” The fifth-grade class is also working with high school students that are members of a club called Kesher to put on an assembly where a Ukrainian immigrant will discuss their experience. “I am happy that I, along with the other club members, will have an opportunity to educate our whole school about the situation in Ukraine and work together to help make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by the attack,” 11th-grade student Paris Levy said. And to add to the initiatives, students are writing and mailing appeals for donations with the help of their parents. “Ukrainians need help,” fifth -grader Sam Mitzner said. “It is good to help people. The Ukrainians, children and babies and families are hiding in

Emma Bruck, a first-grade girl, with donated pajamas. Her mother donated over 20 pairs of pajamas and t-shirts to send to Ukrainian refugees. Photo courtesy The Schechter School of Long Island [makeshift] bomb shelters, subway stations and under bridges.” Kahn summarized that though the students are leading several different initiatives, they all have the same outcome: helping Ukrainians. “[The students] see this on television and they have access to social media,” Kahn said. “They know what’s happening and

they’re seeing it every day: these parents and kids trying to sneak out in order to save their families. It is moving and it is scary for them and they feel very helpless.” All efforts have been student-driven and teacher-assisted, Kahn added, because it is a way for students to feel like they are making a difference even though the war is happening overseas.

“It makes me feel better,” Mitzner said. “We are trying to make things better. We can’t do anything directly to help, but we want to do whatever we can.” It makes sense that these students would respond to the war in Ukraine by collecting supplies, because donating and helping others is ingrained in their curriculum. At a young age, the children are directed to bring in pennies to donate to charities and as they get older, they bring in dollars. “It is a school-wide mission and it is taught early in kindergarten but it is also taught by the parents and family as well that it is very important to think outside of yourself and give to people who need,” Kahn said. The Schecter School of Long Island is working with authorized and reliable groups that are actively delivering the supplies to refugees that have traveled to Poland and the monetary donations to those still in Ukraine.

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n less than a week, the County Legislature’s Ukrainian Relief Drive collection bins at Cantiague Park have overflowed with supplies. Legislator Laura Schaefer, whose district includes Cantiague in Hicksville, and Legislator Rose Marie Walker, helped pack up the supplies. The drive runs until March 25, and boxes are located at Eisenhower Park, Wantagh Park, Christopher Morley Park, Grant Park, Nickerson Park, Cantiague Park and the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building. Food and clothing will no longer be accepted, however there is a great need for medical supplies and personal care items for all ages. After the drive ends, the supplies from all the county parks will be delivered to the Polish Consulate, who will then send it to Europe. “I am thrilled by the turnout for this Ukrainian relief drive,” Schaefer said. “Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. These supplies will go a long way

From left: Legislators Rose Walker and Laura Schaefer will be conducting a Ukrainian Relief Drive until March 25.

Legislator Siela A. Bynoe Partners To Host Upcoming ‘Sip & Talk’ Forum toward helping the people of the Ukraine.” “It is heart-warming to see so many Nassau County residents donating supplies for those affected by this war,” Walker said. “I want to thank everyone for putting in the time and effort to donate. This is a reminder that there are so many good people in the world who will always help those in need. Please continue to pray for the people of the Ukraine.” —Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

Legislators Rose Walker (foreground) and Laura Schaefer unloading supplies at a Ukrainian Relief Drive collection center (Photos courtesy of the Nassau County Legislature)

Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe (D - Westbury) is partnering with the Mental Health Association of Nassau County to host a virtual “Sip & Talk” community conversation at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, to raise awareness about mental health matters. During the forum, presenters will discuss the signs and symptoms of mental

health disorders, how to best assist someone who is experiencing these challenges, and where to find services and service providers in Nassau County. Register online at https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD2. For additional information contact Bynoe’s Legislator Siela office at sbynoe@ Bynoe nassaucountyny.gov or (Photo courtesy 516-571-6202. of the Nassau —Submitted by the County LegislaNassau County Legislature ture)

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ow that the 2022 baseball season has been saved and a work stoppage avoided, there is no better time to take a look at some of major league baseball’s less flattering uniform looks from years past. Not unlike the three other major sports, team jerseys are a significant revenue generator for MLB teams. And while most of the selections on this list are the product of being conceived in the 1970s and 1980s, when fashion sense was defined by bell bottoms, wide collars and shoulder pads, two nominees were a result of a bold-faced grab for coin in the go-go 1990s. To be sure, there have been plenty of crimes against style sense to parse through. These just happen to be the five most egregious.

Houston Astros (1975-1986) These unis that were lovingly referred to as having a tequila sunrise design are a perfect example of being so garish that they’re actually quasi-cool. There was obviously something to their appeal as the Astros took to the field in them for a decade-plus. The clash of yellow and orange were perfectly complemented by the strategic positioning of players’ numbers right in the crotch area.

Cleveland Indians (1975) You would think that Frank Robinson being named the first black manager in the major leagues this year by the Tribe would have been big enough news in Cleveland. Instead, he had to contend with these allred monstrosities that had the cumulative effect of having a large man like Boog Powell look like a huge tomato stepping into the batter’s box or a giant stick of Big Red gum with arms and legs.

Chicago White Sox (1976) The White Sox’s then-owner was baseball impresario Bill Veeck (he of the pinch-hitting midget and Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park). His 1961 memoir was called Veeck as in Wreck, which is the word you can use to describe these uniforms that somehow managed to incorporate polo-style collars and for one game of a 1976 double-header against the Kansas City Royals, shorts.

New York Mets/Pittsburgh Pirates (1999) Here, you get two-for-the-price of one as the Mets and Bucs decided to participate in a 1999 MLB promotion dubbed Turn Ahead the Clock. A Mariners marketing director came up with the idea in 1998 and the MLB got Century 21 Real Estate to sponsor it the following year. As you can tell by these sartorial atrocities, the Mets and Bucs would have been better off going back in time during this go-round.

San Diego Padres (1978-1982) The Padres seem to have the market cornered on consistently ugly uniforms dating back to these late 1970s/early 1980s beauties distinguished by the combination of very dated bubble lettering for the logo and quite an interesting color combination of brown and yellow that will either have you thinking about a taco dinner or the aftermath a few hours later.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll find yourself on a fact-finding mission. As you gather information this week, do consider the source. Some professions require pessimism from their practitioners. Lawyers, doctors, police officers and more must anticipate what could go wrong in order to do their job well.

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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. 9, 5-9 – Uncompressed Natural Gas Vehicle Service Monthly usage Current Rates 04/01/22 First 3 therms or less $38.00 $38.00 Over 3 therms, per therm $0.5645 $0.6133

S.C No. 15, 5-15 – High Load Factor Service Monthly usage Current Rates First 10 therms or less $153.35 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.2247 S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation Rate 1 – Less than 1MW Monthly usage Current Rates First 10 therms or less $180.61 Over 10 therms, per therm (Apr – Oct) $0.1506 Over 10 therms, per therm (Nov – Mar) $0.1935

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

04/01/22 $74.66 $0.5025 $0.2968

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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

These revisions have been filed in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website at https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/ or the PSC’s website (dps.ny.gov). KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION d/b/a NATIONAL GRID 230469 S

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LEGAL NO T ICES L EGAL NOTICE VIL L AGE OF PL ANDOME MANOR, NEW Y ORK 55 MANHASSET AVENU E MANHASSET , NY 11030 NOTICE OF SPECIAL VIL L AGE EL ECTION April 6, 2022 NO T ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Village Election of and for the Village of Plandome Manor, in the County of Nassau, New York, will be held on April 6, 2022, at Village of Plandome Manor Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York 11030. T he polls shall remain open from 12:00 o’ clock Noon (Prevailing T ime) until 9: 00 o’ clock P.M. (Prevailing T ime) or for such longer period of time as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes. At said Special Village Election the following Proposition is to be voted upon: PROPOSITION SHALL the bond resolution of the Village of Plandome Manor, New York, entitled: “ BO ND RESO LU T IO N O F T HE VILLAGE O F PLANDO ME MANO R, NEW YO RK , ADO PT ED MARCH 16, 2022, AU T HO RIZ ING T HE ACQ U ISIT IO N, FO R O NE DO LLAR ($1.00) , O F T HE HIST O RIC BU ILDING K NO W N AS “ T HE RICHARDSO N HO U SE” AND T HE RELO CAT IO N O F SAID BU ILDING T O A VILLAGE-O W NED PARCEL O F LAND LO CAT ED O N CIRCLE DRIVE, FO R U SE AS T HE NEW VILLAGE HALL, T HE FO REGO ING T O INCLU DE ALL INFRAST RU CT U RE, GRADING AND/ O R IMPRO VEMENT O F T HE SIT E AND PU RCHASE O F T HE O RIGINAL FU RNISHINGS, EQ U IPMENT , MACHINERY O R APPARAT U S REQ U IRED FO R T HE PU RPO SES FO R W HICH SAID NEW VILLAGE HALL IS T O BE U SED, ST AT ING T HE EST IMAT ED MAX IMU M CO ST T HEREO F IS $800,000, APPRO PRIAT ING SAID AMO U NT FO R SU CH PU RPO SE, INCLU DING AVAILABLE FU NDS O F T HE VILLAGE IN T HE AMO U NT O F $200,000, T O PAY A PO RT IO N O F SAID A P P R O P R I AT I O N , AND AU T HO RIZ ING T HE ISSU ANCE O F BO NDS O F SAID VILLAGE IN T HE PRINCIPAL AMO U NT

O F NO T T O EX CEED $600,000 T O FINANCE T HE BALANCE O F SAID APPRO PRIAT IO N,” BE APPRO VED? an abstract of such bond resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST : AU T HO RIZ ING the Village to acqui re, for one dollar ($1.00) , the historic building known as “ T he Richardson House” and to relocate said building to a Village-owned parcel of land located on Circle Drive, for use as the new Village Hall, the foregoing to include all infrastructure, grading and/ or improvement of the site and purchase of the original furnishings, equi pment, machinery or apparatus requi red for the purposes for which said new Village Hall is to be used; ST AT ING the aggregate estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $800,000; APPRO PRIAT ING said amount therefor, including available funds of the Village in the amount of $200,000, to pay a portion of said appropriation; and STATING the plan of financing includes the expenditure of said available funds of the Village to pay a part of said appropriation, the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $600,000 to finance the balance of said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECO ND: AU T HO RIZ ING the issuance of $600,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance a part of said appropriation; T HIRD: DET ERMINING and ST AT ING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the obj ect or purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FO U RT H: DELEGAT ING to the Village T reasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; FIFT H: DET ERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Vil-

lage; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; SIX T H: ST AT ING that the validity of the bonds authorized by the resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an obj ect or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution; and SEVENT H: DET ERMINING that a Proposition for the approval or disapproval the bond resolution shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the Village at the Special Village Election to be held on April 6, 2022, and the bond resolution shall take effect upon the approval of said Proposition by a maj ority of the qualified voters of the Village present and voting at said Special Village Election; and that the sole voting place for this Special Election shall be Village of Plandome Manor Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York 11030. *** Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Village Clerk at the Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York 11030 on or after March 18, 2022 and, commencing on March 23, 2022, absentee ballots will be available for distribution to qualified voters (or their designee) based on completed absentee ballot applications which have been submitted to the Village Clerk. All absentee ballots must be delivered by hand to the Village Clerk by April 6, 2022 or mailed via regular mail or overnight courier service and post-marked no later than April 6, 2022. T he voting shall take place at the Village of Plandome Manor Village Hall, 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York 11030, and only qualified voters shall be permitted to vote. Please contact with Village Clerk’s office at 516-6273701 with any questions regarding the foregoing. DATED: March 17, 2022 Lisa Mancuso Village Clerk 3-23-2022-1T-#231370MAN

of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville W ater District invites bids on a Contract for the annual supply of “ CO LD W AT ER MET ERS” . All bids must be in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville W ater District and marked on the outside, “B ID FOR COL D WATER METERS” , and delivered to the Manhasset-Lakeville W ater District at its business ofﬁce at 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, on or before March 29, 2022 at 4:00 pm at which time the Bids will publicly opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Commencing March 24, 2022, a bid packet including this Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, and Form of Contract, may be obtained at the business ofﬁce of the Manhasset-Lakeville W ater District between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond issued by a surety company authorized to write such bonds in the State of New York, having an A.M. Best rating of “ A-VIII” or better, or CERT IFIED CHECK or O FFICIAL BANK CHECK , payable to the order of the Manhasset-Lakeville W ater District, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount bid, to guarantee that bidder will execute the Contract within the stipulated time. T he Board of Commissioners reserves the right to rej ect any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding and to accept such bid which, in the Board’ s opinion, is in the best interests of the District. Dated: Great Neck, New York March 24, 2022 By order of the Board of Commissioners Manhasset-Lakeville W ater District 3-23-2022-1T -#231408MAN

L EGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PU BL IC H EARING Town of North H empstead - Board of Z oning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North H empstead, NOTICE IS H EREBY GIVEN that the Board of Z oning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town H all, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New Y ork, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said L EGAL NOTICE Board, and will hold a pubMANH ASSET lic hearing on said date to -L AK EVIL L E consider applications and WATER DISTRICT, appeals. NASSAU COU NTY , The following cases will be NEW Y ORK called at said public hearing NOTICE TO BIDDERS starting at 10:00am. NO T ICE IS HERE- APPEAL #21202 - H alyna BY GIVEN that the Board Sarlanis; 29 Ridge Drive,

Manhasset; Section 3, Block J, L ot 421; Z oned: Residence-B Variances from §§70100.1(B) & 70-100.1(D) to legalize a detached garage that is too close to the side property line and too close to the adj oining neighbor’ s home. APPEAL #21 184 – Benj amin Borgognone; 204 Mill Spring Rd., Manhasset, Section 3, Block 222, L ot 1; Z oned Residence-A Variances from §§ 70-29(B), 70-30.B to construct additions that are too big and to convert a portico that is too close to the street. APPEAL #21207 – Fifth Avenue of L ong Island Realty; 2072 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, Section 3, Block 183, L ot 12; Z oned Business-A Variances from §§ 70196.J(1)(a) and 70-196.J(1) (f) to construct wall signs that are too high and exceed the amount of signs permitted on a single wall. CO VID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced while inside Town H all. Persons interested in viewing the ﬁle for this appeal may request to do so any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZ A department via e-mail at BZ Adept@northhempsteadny.gov. Additionally, the public may view the live stream

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heard on. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. W ritten comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. T imely comment submissions will be made part of the record. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Z oning Appeals 3-23-2022-1T -#231458MAN

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tudents from Manhasset Secondary School excelled at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF) on March 8. Every Manhasset student who participated won an award for their project. Juniors Ava Malysa and Samantha Palmadessa won first place in their category for their project, “Electrocoagulation with Aluminum, Copper, and Zinc for Aqueous Methylene Blue Dye Remediation and Sustainable Energy Production.” The pair will move on to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May, where they will represent Long Island and compete with students from around the globe. Congratulations to the following students for their LISEF achievements in their respective categories: First Place: Ava Malysa and Samantha Palmadessa. The pair also won the Society for In Vitro Biology Award and Yale Science and Engineering Association recognition.

Third Place: Emily Theodosopoulos and Adam De Leeuw, Stanley Kong. Honorable Mention: Ericka Lai and Christian Kim, Allison Zhang. ASM Materials Education Foundation Award: Emily Theodosopoulos and Adam De Leeuw. Award of Excellence (sponsored by the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize): Ava Malysa and Samantha Palmadessa; Ericka Lai and Christian Kim. Energy 21 Student Scholar Prize and NOAA Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award: Emily Theodosopoulos and Adam De Leeuw. Due to the pandemic, this was one of the first in-person science fairs for many of these students and they did an incredible job. Congratulations to all and best of luck to Malysa and Palmadessa as they advance in the competition. —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Munsey Park Students Inspired To ‘Fly High’ By Pilot, A Grad Fourth graders in Amy Macaluso’s class at Munsey Park School were inspired to “fly high” and “soar to great heights” thanks to a special guest speaker. Thomas Quaranta, who attended Munsey Park School, is an airline pilot for United Airlines and recently visited the class. He shared information about his career, taught students the scientific principles of flight and most importantly, encouraged students to follow their dreams. (Photos courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)

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Ava Malysa and Samantha Palmadessa won first place in their category and will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair. (Photos courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

Ericka Lai and Christian Kim, along with Allison Zhang, received Honorable Mentions.

Emily Theodosopoulos and Adam De Leeuw, as well as Stanley Kong, won third place for their respective projects.

Marilyn Bosley was born August 11, 1940 to the Rev. Orville and Christine Bosley, in Cooperstown New York. They soon moved to Caledonia where she was raised with her older sister Anne. Growing up the daughter of a Presbyterian minister meant that the church was at the center of her life. She and Anne were active in the church youth group and during a summer in college she spent time in Europe helping refugees. In 1962 she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Cornell University and later in life a master’s degree in library science from CW Post. Following her time at Cornell she moved to Philadelphia and worked as teacher and in publishing. While in Philadelphia she reconnected with her college sweetheart, Fred Hicks, and they were married in 1965. After the wedding she moved to Long Island to start a family and help Fred realize their vision for the family business, Hicks Nurseries. Together they had three children, Karen, Marianne, and Stephen. Throughout their 39 years of loving marriage, until Fred’s death in 2004, they were a true partnership in every sense of the word, working together to build a family, a business, and to give back to their community. Marilyn had a love of reading and children, and for 12 years was the lower school librarian at The Green Vale School in Old Brookville. She and Fred enjoyed traveling the world and over her lifetime she travelled to all seven continents, including Antarctica. She believed in giving back to her community. She was active in, and often served on the boards of, many local organizations, including The League of Women Voters, The Parish Resource Center, Planned Parenthood of Nassau County, Westbury Neighborhood House, and Westbury Friends School. She was a grandmother to nine grandchildren and aunt to 10 nieces and nephews and made a priority of bringing all extended families together at her home in Connecticut. She was happiest surrounded by her family, including her dog Daisy, enjoying a laugh on a warm summer evening on the porch at South Kent. She was a generous, kind, and loving person who openly welcomed people into her life. She died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 27, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Interfaith Nutrition Network at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/marilynhicks. The INN is a non-profit organization which provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness, and profound poverty on Long Island. 231114 M

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Coach: ‘We Exceeded Our Expectations’ Manhasset wrestlers earn conference title

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conference championship and a record-tying number of wrestlers named to the All-County team were among the highlights of this past season for the Manhasset wrestling team. Topping the list, however, was junior Eric Carlson finishing third at the New York State wrestling championship the weekend of Feb. 25, marking the highest place finish of any Manhasset wrestler in school history. Carlson was runner-up at 189 lbs. in the Nassau County wrestling championship the week before, qualifying for the states. At the state meet in Albany, Carlson made it to the semifinals before losing. He was able to continue in the competition in the wrestle-backs, allowing him to ultimately finish third. “The Manhasset coaching staff is extremely proud of Eric’s third place finish at the New York State wrestling championship,” said Coach Stephon Sair. “Eric is a very hard worker, and through his hard work and dedication he was able to accomplish his goal of being top three in New York State.” Carlson finished his season with a 40-3 record and the district expressed pride in his accomplishment and looks forward to his continued success next season. “Eric definitely had a tremendous season,” Sair told the Manhasset Press. “We saw from the first half of the season this potential as far as what he could do at the end of the year.” Sair said a turning point for Carlson was the Windsor Christmas Tournament in upstate New York, where he took second place and Manhasset finished sixth as a team. “[It was our] top tournament in the regular season, so that really opened some eyes across the state and among coaches as far as his potential,” Sair noted. “From there on out,

Tyler Roszko, bottom, earned All-County honors at 172 lbs. for the Indians. He is shown in action against Josh Gendlin of Hewlett earlier this season. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Eric Carlson had the highest finish ever at the state tournament in Manhasset history. (Photo Courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

county tourney, depriving the Indians, who placed seventh, of a higher team standing. Sair believed his senior could have won or placed second at 145 lbs. The six matched the number who earned the honor in 2020, the last full season. “Overall, I think we really exceeded our expectations,” Sair said of the squad. “We lost a big senior class in 2021, even though we didn’t have a season. The kids who come back worked hard and won a conference championship we weren’t supposed to win. They went above and beyond what we Niko Tsoumpatiortis of Manhasset, left, and Ryan Goodman of Hewlett are in a staleexpected as far as team performance.” mate during their 189 lb. match, which Goodman won 3-1. Tsoumpatiortis was an The pandemic made things difficult, Sair All-County selection after placing sixth at the county tourney. (Photo by Frank Rizzo) admitted, noting, “It was a challenge getting the kids on track, but they did and they he really dominated the competition.” “They were definitely favored to beat us,” allowed us to accomplish our team goals we Another highlight was when Carlson said Sair of the dual meet. wrestled two weight classes higher (285 lbs.) Besides Carlson, those earning All-County were able to secure a fourth straight year of and helped the Indians beat Hewlett en route honors for placing in the top six at the county being a top-10 team in Nassau County.” He added, “The good thing is that we have to the Conference III regular season title meet were Will Russell (102), an eighth a lot of kids returning, which is awesome. with a 5-0 record. Against Hewlett, Carlson grader; Aidan Bebber (110), a junior; Jack We also had a good senior group that really pinned his much heavier opponent, Jacob Roszko, a senior (145 lbs.); Tyler Roszko helped propel us to reach our goal.” Maiorano, to clinch the team victory. Sair (172), a senior; and Niko Tsoumpatiortis, a —With additional information provided by said the Hewlett grappler was the top-ranked senior (189 lbs.) the Manhasset Public Schools. at 285 lbs. in the county at that point. Jack Roszko suffered a concussion at the

Park Saves His Best For Last

Congratulations to Manhasset Secondary School student-athlete Paul Park on his incredible achievements at the New York State Winter Track and Field Championships. The meet was held March 5 at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility in Staten Island. Park placed third in the state in the long jump with his personal best of 21-9¾. Additionally, he placed fourth in the triple jump event with another personal best of 45-2¼ inches. In both events, Park earned

All-Federation and All-State honors. Only two other student-athletes from across the state reached the podium in both horizontal jump events. Park’s marks in both the long jump and triple jump rank third for all-time in Manhasset. The school district congratulates Park and coaches Steve Steiner, Kevin Kearney and Justin Renna. —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Paul Park lands in the pit during his competition. (Courtesy of Manhasset

Paul Park poses with his medals after the state meet. (Courtesy of Manhasset Public

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Manhasset Brings The Trophy Home Indians win first state title since 1986

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he deeper you go into postseason play, the greater the possibility of running into a better team. It could be a traditional power, or a sleeper from the hinterlands. Manhasset faced both, and proved to be the best Class A team in the state this past weekend in Glens Falls. The Indians defeated New Hartford of Section III (Syracuse area) 62-51 on March 20 to capture the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class A championship at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls. The school last won a boys state basketball title in 1986. The day before, Manhasset (25-1) downed Poughkeepsie 69-55. It was revenge in a way for the semifinal loss the Indians suffered at the hands of the Pioneers three years ago. Poughkeepsie went on to win the last state title before the pandemic erased the 2020 and 2021 tournaments. The championship game turned into a defensive struggle after a fast scoring start. Manhasset led 16-14 after one and 25-19 at the break. The Indians opened up a 39-26 lead entering the final period, thanks to a pair of late 3-pointers by Mike Notias, who also had a stellar defensive performance against the Spartans’ leading scorer, Zach Philipkoski (26 ppg). Notias, 5-foot-11, held the 6-foot-4 Spartan scoreless in the first half and to three points after three periods with some defensive help. Philipkoski had dropped 28 on Amherst the day before in the semis. “We just put Mike on him and Mike loves to take on that challenge,” Manhasset coach George Bruns said. “And as a coach you make suggestions and recommendations and you also need to get help from your teammates when you have somebody that good.” Philipkoski caught fire in the final eight minutes, scoring 18 points, all from downtown. Manhasset’s offense also got hot, and the Indians kept pace to win comfortably. New Hartford (24-3) got within 58-51 with 36.5 seconds left, but was forced to foul and Manhasset converted four free throws for the margin of victory. “[Philipkoski] was scoring with guys on him and from beyond the 3-point arc,” Bruns related. “He’s a hell of a player, but I think we were the better team.” Liam Buckley paced Manhasset with 19 points and eight rebounds, making all six of his free throw attempts. Mike Notias

This has become a familiar picture in the postseason: Manhasset players, coaches and assistants posing with a championship plaque and banner. (Photo courtesy of Kristin Perfetto)

Manhasset players rejoice after the win. (Photo courtesy of Kristin Perfetto)

netted 16, while Liam Connor had 13 points, nine boards and four steals. James Notias contributed 10 points. Philipkoski led all scorers with 21. “It’s a tough team to come back on,” New Hartford coach John Randall told the Glens Falls Post-Star. “They have five guys that can handle it, they have five guys that can shoot it—that’s why they’re state champs.” Bruns and assistant coach Stu Goldman got a chance to drive up and watch Poughkeepsie play in the regional final the previous Sunday. The game had been delayed by a snowstorm the day before and Bruns said seeing his team’s next opponent in person was better than watching a video. “They want to push you and trap you,” Bruns said of Poughkeepsie. “They read the passing lanes, so when you make your passes, you have to, as they say, ‘put mustard on them.’ And we did that.”

scoring parade with 29 points, and added 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. He was followed by Mike Notias (16 points, five rebounds and two steals) James Notias (10 points, five assists) and Buckley (9). The loss snapped Poughkeepsie’s ninegame winning streak. In addition, Bruns noted, Mike Mastando saw playing time in the final four while James Morris, who was a starter until he got hurt in a scrimmage, “also did a good job—he clogs up the middle and can guard. And our ‘super sub,’ James Notias, was again instrumental. He’s a cool cucumber. The kids call him ‘Ice.’ ” Where does this win rank in a career that saw Bruns play for legendary coach Lou Carnesecca on the old ABA New York Nets? “As a coach, how can you say you’ve had Asked about the key to beating the a better moment?” Bruns replied. “We won defending champs, Bruns chuckled and said, “It’s always nice when [the plan] works the Long Island championship in 2019 at the Nassau Coliseum and all my family was out. They’re a quick team with one real scorer [Jaysean Morgan, who scored 25]. Our there. And once again yesterday they were all there. It’s a rare thing to win a state title. So approach was to minimize his contribution many schools don’t even win a county title.” and let the other guys beat us. Matt Perfetto Of his players he said, “This is a very started on him, but sometimes I like to rotate special group of young men. Really special in [defenders] on the high scorer. It makes him every way you can imagine. You don’t get to rethink as we play him slightly differently.” this level without the players.” The Pioneers, like other Manhasset He added, “We’ve had great fortune up opponents, deployed a trapping press, but here [in Manhasset]. I don’t know what they according to Bruns, “We’ve learned during [put] in the water (laughs).” the season to handle the press. We don’t get Asked if, in his 76th year, he’ll want to flustered. And on the big courts, the presses come back for another season, Bruns replied, are not as effective because you have more “How can you leave? Are you kidding me? My space to operate and counter what they’re contemporaries will say, ‘What a great time doing.” to leave, [on top].’ And I understand that. In the semis, Manhasset hit six shots But not with this crew. I’m getting close [to from 3-point range while outrebounding retirement], but not yet.” Poughkeepsie 36-25. Connor led the

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Plandome Manor’s Lot Of Division April 6 bond vote might determine fate of proposed village hall

Donno said that at residents’ request the village kept a log of visitors. Between January 24 and March 7, 49 visited village hall—including 22 from Circle Drive— about 1½ per day. Engineer Robert Eschbacher did a traffic study pro bono in February, using a vehicle counter near the proposed village frizzo@antonmediagroup.com hall, and concluded, “Traffic will not noticeably change—it will not be an issue.” t comes down to this: Circle Drive Agnew spoke soon after the traffic residents do not want a new Plandome expert at the March 16 meeting and Manor Village Hall to be placed on a argued that the study was done during an village-owned empty lot on their block. unusually busy time on the street when The closer they live to the approximately two houses were under construction. It 103x145-foot parcel, the more adamant was flawed, she suggested, and urged that their opposition, and they have directed a new one be undertaken. considerable ire at village leaders. The attorney also joined the residents In the latest development, more than 20 who questioned what they claimed was a homeowners hired attorney Linda Agnew to rushed process and hoped that the village possibly block the proposal. would give more consideration to various The village unveiled plans in January to aspects under the State Environmental The arrow points to the disputed lot owned by Plandome Manor on Circle Drive. move the Richardson House, located at 149 Quality Review Act. That evening, the Neighbors are opposed to the village erecting a village hall on the parcel. Circle Dr., about 1,000 feet to the property, trustees voted to declare that the pro(NYS Interactive Mapping Gateway) which would be assigned street No. 41. posed action would not have an adverse Portions of the house date back to the 1730s, environmental impact. and the previous owners could not find a Donna reaffirmed that real estate probuyer to continue to live in and preserve it. fessionals had told her that a village hall Instead, William Lindenmeier brought the in the proposed location would enhance property in order to demolish the house, home values. which is not landmarked, and erect a new Dunn and Anna Pace, both of whom one. live on the block, objected. Pace’s properEfforts to contact the developer were ty adjoins the village lot, and she was told unsuccessful. Building Inspector Ed Butt by the county Office of Assessment that said the developer’s plans were moving a future village hall would devalue her through the various village boards for house. This would also negatively affect permits and approvals. Once this process her neighbors’ homes. was done, Lindenmeier could proceed with Pace also continued to be worried the demolition and the whole issue would about the water issues in the area, saying become moot. The village has no way of that though she followed the suggested preventing such a move, officials conceded The land in question is a “green space” and the only empty lot in the village and regulations and had spent considerable enhances the neighborhood, Circle Drive residents argue. to the Manhasset Press. sums, her basement still flooded. A village (Nassau County Office of Assessment) Preservationists pleaded with the village hall would make things worse, she argued, to find a way to save the residence, which with the water having no place to go but was moved to the current location at the in the 1940s for the purpose of putting the the years 2032-42 following the repayment on her property. direction of resident George Richardson in seat of government there. This never came of the principal and interest. In addition, Butt assured her that he was working 1923. A volunteer committee was created to fruition. Clinton noted that the village had secured with the Village of Plandome and the by former Clerk Randi Malman to study the Leaders brought the plans into focus about $2 million in state grants during LIRR to try to fix the sources of flooding issue and came up the idea of moving and at the February and March board of Donno’s tenure and state representaon their side of the border, and added using the approximate 2,000-square-foot trustees meetings, each of which tives had promised to work on that the drainage for the proposed village house as a new village hall. drew an unusually large and further funding. hall would direct and disperse the water Village leaders argued that the move was vocal group of residents. considerably below her basement level. Visitors and necessary. Plandome Manor was only one Costs of moving the “Water has a mind of its own,” Pace of two municipalities in the state whose house and erecting it at Values reminded Butt, saying there are no Nobody wants to live village hall was outside its boundaries— the new lot were estiAmong the major guarantees. next to village hall. neighboring Plandome Heights was the mated at about $648,000. objections from neighbors Attendees were not assuaged by the other—and needed a waiver from the state. The village voted 4-0 on were that their quiet and mayor’s assertion that they had a chance —Circle Drive resident The current location at 55 Manhasset Ave. March 16, with trustee safe block would be subto vote on the bond and reject it, putting Kate Dunn in Manhasset was inadequate for the staff Tony DeSousa absent, to jected to an influx of people an end to the plan. They argued that and the files. The rent was bound to rise, put to a public vote a 10-year, using village hall. Kate Dunn voters outside the Circle Drive area would and according to Mayor Barbara Donno, $600,000 bond to finance the stated that it was a not a through be in favor, since the village hall would not efforts by real estate professionals to find move. Voting will be held from noon street, roughly forming a wide upside be placed in their neighborhood. affordable office space that would also fulfill to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. at village down “U.” A real estate agent, she had sold “Nobody wants to live next to village the village’s needs, including a court, were numerous homes in the neighborhood and hall,” Dunn stated. hall. unsuccessful. said this was selling point, along with the According to Trustee/Deputy Mayor It was a sentiment that was repeated The village produced documents lot in question that neighbors and children in various ways at the three meetings at Matt Clinton, who gave the presentation, indicating that the disputed lot was bought the village would save about $700,000 in used a park and play area. which the proposal was discussed.

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