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Tech Tournament: Robotics New York State High School Championship at Cradle of Aviation (See page 4)

Syosset Now: Syosset Public Library develops a Seed Library (See page 11)

Neighbors In The News: Legislator Drucker supplied at-home testing kits to a church in Syosset

Gas Relief

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School News: South Grove Elementary School celebrates International Week

Mulling a gas tax ‘holiday’ (See page 3)

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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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Robotics Rivalry

High school competitors compete in NYS Championship BY ANTON MEDIA GROUP STAFF editors@antonmediagroup.com

Jericho team 55645X in their Qualification 4 match. (Photo by Natalia Ventura)

son. It was weird competing virtually, and it did not feel as competitive,” added Jonathan Jia, another 55645X member. Li and Jia’s team qualified to compete in the VEX World Championship. When the students arrived, each team was given a random-

ly-generated schedule, and two teams were partnered with each other to compete a different pair of teams. Each paired teams is separated by being the Red or Blue Alliance Team. Each Alliance begans at their Home Zone. The first 15 seconds of every match is referred to as the

are particularly scored. Whether friend or foe, each team displayed positive sportsmanship. “Watching the students and their passion is something that is incredible. Watching everyone collaborate, even as competitors, they are still willing to help each other out,” stated Dan Troy, a team engagement manager at the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. “When a team showed up on the field and noticed a broken part of their robot, watching their allience partner help them fix the robot and collaborate in a NASCAR pit-style repair where they are both working for a common goal was a great show of sportsmanship. The people they were going against also offered their help because they did not want to win that way. They would rather it be a two-on-two match.” For more information about the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, email dan_troy@roboticseducation.org or visit www.roboticseducation. org.

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he Southern New York State Tipping Point VEX Championship for high school level students was held at the Cradle of Aviation on Saturday, March 12. Teams from various school districts and programs registered for the competition; groups from Farmingdale, Great Neck, Locust Valley, Jericho, Garden City, Hicksville and among others. The leading teams of this NYS Championship will be moving on to the VEX World Championship held in Dallas, Texas from May 3 - 12. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, this competition was held virtually. This year marked the return of competing in-person for the Southern NYS Championship. “It was a nostalgic experience being able to go back to see other teams. It’s an experience that you can’t get anywhere else,” stated Arthur Li, a member of the 55645X team from Jericho. “The competition was not the same when we were not in-per-

Autonomous Period, this is when robots operate using only pre-programmed instructions developed by each team to capture as many possible points. During this round, the robot attempts to collect the Autonomous Bonus, which is a bonus awarded to the Red or Blue Alliance Team that has earned the most points at the end of the Autonomous Period by moving the most mobile goals into their Alliance Home Zone. This bonus can dictate the rest of the match throughout the day. The next 1 minute 45 seconds of the match is the Driver Control period. The students remotely control the robot in attempt to pick up and continue to score the mobile goals. If taken to their side of the field, 20 points is earned, if mobile goals are balanced on a seasaw-like structure, they receive 30 points. If a robot is able to balance on the structure, they earn 40 points. Additional points can be earned by collecting the purple rings on the field and successfully placing them onto the mobile goals. The rings can be worth 1, 3, or 10 points depending on where they

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These eye-catching fish happily coexist with Ms. Friedman in the science wing. (Photos courtesy of JerEcho)

This is Munchkin. She is a Brindle guinea pig who is very shy and likes to spend time in her hut, or in this bag of grass.

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side from classrooms filled with healthy or not.” high school students, a select few Ms. Friedman was able to clarify these have furry friends and feisty fish. confusions. “You get a balance between These additions to the classroom often the algae. The more algae you see, there’s bring smiles and fun, and help relieve probably more fish. If the fish died, there stress. would be a lot fewer algae. The fact that The third-floor science it’s green and full of plants is classrooms are filled with good,” she said. a variety of organisms. Aside from the fish tank Living Environment confusion, freshman teacher Ms. Friedman Mila F. said, “I would said, “There’s a lot love to have pets in of living things in more of the classthere, so when we rooms. It would be do our lab on life perfect for almost functions, it’s a great everyone.” place to go and get Ms. Friedman a sample, and there says, “I think it’s nice, are algae and worms something to take the and small microscopic student’s minds off things, animals.” like a nice stress relief, you Ms. Friedman was know? They’re so Living Environment teacher Ms. Friedman. cute and cuddly.” able to obtain some of her classroom pets from grants for which Sophomore Ajani S. said, “I think having she applied. Ms. Friedman said, “The Petco classroom pets is so cool. I knew about grant is the one that I applied for, and it’s up the fish but I didn’t know there were more to $100. You just apply and write what you animals.” want to use the pet for.” Throughout the course of last year, many While many students have shown constudents grew fond of the guinea pigs in the cern for the cloudy, green fish tanks and back of Ms. Friedman’s classroom. Junior worry that the fish might be neglected. This Tiffany G. said, “The best part of having the isn’t the case. Sophomore Sydney B. said, guinea pigs around was that they brought “Around the first week of school, I noticed a joy to the day and was something I algreen fish tank on the side of the classroom ways looked forward to seeing. A class pet and I questioned whether the fish were can teach children important values like

This is Oreo. She is a Magpie guinea pig who likes to run around in her playhouse and loves to snack on hay. empathy, compassion, and responsibility for other living things. Having them in class also definitely helps with relieving stress, in my opinion.” Senior Michelle R. added, “I think classroom pets provide students with a stress-free outlet that allows them to have independence.”

Although there are mixed emotions on animals in a classroom setting, many students are optimistic about the addition of pets in their classes. Sophomore Sydney B. said, “I can’t wait to take a closer look at these pets!” —Submitted by JerEcho—Jericho High School’s student newspaper

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 In Person Movie Join the Jericho Public Library from 7-9 p.m. to view Tango Shallom. A Tango dancer and a rabbi develop a plan to enter a dance competition without sacrificing his orthodox beliefs. Family, tolerance and community are tested one dazzling dance step at a time. Starring Jos Laniado, Karina Smirnoff, Renée Taylor, Joe Bologna and Lainie Kazan. This film is rated PG-13.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Pinstripes & Tales: Stories the Yankees Told Me Join the Syosset Public Library from 2 - 3 p.m., along with Bill Schulman who is a lifelong Yankees fan who wrote columns for 18 years for Yankees Magazine. After interviewing nearly 120 former Bombers, he will relate some of the more interesting stories the players told him. If you are a

Don’t miss out on a Yankees lecture on March 24. (Wikimedia Commons)

Yankee fan — or a baseball fan in general — this is a program you won’t want to miss. Adult Game Time From 1-4 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, bring a game to play along with your friends for an afternoon of fun and relaxation, play canasta, mah jongg, Scrabble or any other game of your choice. The Meeting Room will be set up with tables and chairs, as well as coloring pages and pencils (or bring your own if you would like). Masks are required. American Legion Post 175 Meeting The American Legion Post 175 meet every fourth Thursday of every month except Dec. at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is located at 68 Berry Hill Rd in Syosset. New members are welcome. Qi Gong Spring 2022 Qi Gong is an ancient Asian healing mindbody practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear sneakers or flat sole shoes. This exercise program is held at the Syosset Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for adults of all ages. This event requires a payment of $40.00 per registrant to attend. A library card is required. Payment is due at the time of registration.

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Dancersize Spring 2022 Join the Syosset Public Library at 9:15 a.m. for this virtual event. This fitness class combines aerobic exercise with dance movements. Wear sneakers or flat sole shoes. Program is being held on Zoom. Registration is required. This event is part of a series. The presenter is Carol Rodriguez. For more information contact Alisa Fogel by emailing splprograms@syossetlibrary. org or call 516-921-7161 ext. 240.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Teens: Study Skills with C2 Education With AP exams just weeks away and final exams right after that, it’s time to up your study game. In this workshop, you’ll learn the best study tips and strategies to help you make the most of every study session. We will talk about how to stay focused, improve your memory, and develop a strong plan. These tips will not only help you finish the school year strong, but will set you up for success beyond this year. From 7 - 8 p.m. students in 6-12 grade can join the Jericho Public Library. A library card is required. Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson Join Pat at 11 a.m. for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and

Relax through meditation on March 29. (Photo by Wonderlane | CC0)

balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed. Registration is open online at the Jericho Public Library website. This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series. The link for the Zoom Meeting will be sent in an email after registering.

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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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This is the conclusion of our overview of Empire State Presidents that we started last week.

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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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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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.

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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!”

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his year, the 1972 epic, The Godfather turns 50. The film, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Talia Shire is running as strong as ever, constantly ranking at the very top of any listings of the greatest American movies. And it was a couple of Long Island boys who made it happen. First, came the novel, published to great acclaim in 1970. Mario Puzo, a native of Hell’sjcorr@antonmediagroup.com Kitchen and later a resident of West Bay Shore, published his first novel, The Dark Arena in 1955. Others followed, including The Fortunate Pilgrim (1955). As certain debts piled up, Puzo needed the money. He later admitted that a juicy tale might sell. That it did. The Godfather, published in 1969, stayed on The New York Times Best Seller list for 67 weeks. Anticipation for the film was the greatest since Gone With The Wind. Puzo didn’t just write a pot boiler, full of sex and violence. The novel had solid historical footing. Vito Corleone? chinko@antonmediagroup.com Try a composite of Frank Costello and Carlo Gambino. Brando’s raspy voice came from watching tapes of Costello testifying before Congress. Costello, as

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

before we scroll down. Preparing a house for a real estate photoshoot is one of the most important steps in the process of selling it. If the house does not appeal to the buyer in the pictures, chances are, the buyer will never make the trip to the open house. Tania Kapoor is a Manhassetbased interior designer and home stager. She is the owner of Ogan Home and Décor, LLC. You can reach her by email at: ogan. decor@gmail.com.

Essential elements play key roles in staging.

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Getting Ready To Move

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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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Label your boxes with a label from the room they came from, and a label to a room they are going to, especially if the rooms are different. It can also help to write on the outside of the boxes as to what is in them, as this will help refresh one’s memory as to box’s content. Write on the top of the boxes and

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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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Median Home Price Holds Steady For Third Consecutive Month

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

GET SPRINGY WITH IT

ACCESSORIZE

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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New to Market in Sands Point 91 Middle Road, Sands Point, NY MLS# 3382028. LP: $3,189,000.

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Spectacular in Sands Point

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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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From starter home to second home, Mia is here for you. “... Mia is the definition of professional, she makes you feel completely listened to, and completely respected. Mia’s knowledge of the real estate market is just top notch, and a bonus is that she is so pleasant to work with.” --Seller & Buyer | Manhasset

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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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Thinking of selling your home?

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Opportunity Knocks in Soundview

16 Sandy Court, Port Washington, NY

This High Ranch model offers today’s buyers endless possibilities. 2 levels with 2,480 sq. ft. of living space can easily be transformed to the home of your dreams. Second floor provides open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. Primary bedroom includes full bath and 2 additional bedrooms with full bath complete this level. First floor is waiting to be transformed to a family room that fits your lifestyle. Additional bedroom/office, powder room and laundry room with outside entrance to yard. Woodfloors, CAC, gas heat and close distance to shopping and waterfront. MLS# 3382071. $799,000.

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Spring time is the perfect time to work with an agent who does it all it all. “Marion Cohen is far and away, the finest real estate agent I've ever had the pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable, competent, dependable, and a wonderful person. She has been instrumental and exceeded all my expectations in helping our family, who all live in different states, deal with a complex probate sale. I am profoundly grateful for all her help and happily give her my highest recommendation.” Marion Cohen Real Estate Salesperson Sterling Circle of Accomplishment 516.883.2900 c.917.434.2941 marioncohen@danielgale.com marioncohen.danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

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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.

WHAT DOES HOME INSURANCE COVER?

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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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between 50 percent and 70 percent of your dwelling’s coverage. You can also buy additional protection.

An Estate Like No Other

155 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY

Enter a world that exemplifies beauty and refinement. Set behind brick walls and a wrought iron gate that grandly takes you to a stately 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath brick colonial home that is on 2.5 fenced flat acres with a beautifully sized pool and a free standing 4-car garage with an apartment. The principal first floor rooms are grand in size with exquisite molding, gorgeous hardwood flooring, and rich ceiling detailing. The huge kitchen, with granite counter island and eat-in area accesses stone back porch which extends the entire length of the back. A graceful spiral staircase leads to a sumptuous master bedroom with bath, many closets, 2 dressing areas, and another bath. 3 en suite bedrooms, as well as 3 maid's rooms with bath, that lead to a back staircase completes the second level. Beautiful gardens, 3 fireplaces, gas heating and cooking, central air and much more add to what makes this a truly extraordinary home. MLS# 3367866. $4,500,000. Scan to see more!

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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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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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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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GODFATHER from page 12A The Godfather went on to win three Academy Awards and numerous other awards. Coppola earned his second Academy Award, this time for Adapted Screenplay. Coppola was now the hottest director in Hollywood. Both Brando and Duvall came on board for 1978’s Apocalypse Now, a Vietnam War-era epic. Other Coppola directed films have included The Conversation (1974), The Cotton Club (1984) and Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), plus the two popular sequels to The Godfather. Coppola was born in Detroit to a musical family. His father was a principal flutist for the NBC Symphony Orchestra. The family moved, first, to Woodside, Queens and later to Great Neck. At Hofstra University, Coppola came into his own. He became interested in all facets of film making, including writing and directing. He was president of both the university’s drama group and comedy club. After Hofstra, Coppola attended graduate school at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He remained in California and his conquest of Hollywood was only a matter of time. On the 50th anniversary of the film, several of its stars looked back fondly on the film’s rigorous schedule. “Francis’ genius was not just in directing that film. It was gathering a group of experts who became the experts,” Caan said in a recent interview. “The story, there were a lot of angles in it that had to touch one of us in the audience. Some could have said, ‘Wow, that was a really strong (story) about the family.’ Somebody else could’ve said, ‘See how that works as a gangster?’ … Whatever it was, there was enough out there to interest somebody, no matter what they did for a living.” “It’s a rough thing to see a pregnant woman being knocked around,” Shire added in her own interview, speaking of a climactic scene. “And I had to move from place to place, and I was honestly terrified because you didn’t want to do another take. Another take meant everything had to be reset and I just wanted to keep going and sometimes things wouldn’t break. And I remember my shoes came off and I kept running, hoping, ‘Feet don’t fail me now. I don’t want to get cut.’ But it was a marvel to shoot and I think it was very potent.” That it was. Evans’s judgment proved prescient. The audience forgot about the crime aspect and rooted for the Corleone family against their many rivals. 230544 S

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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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On-Going Ukrainian Relief Drive Already A Huge Success

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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L LI IW IW LIW Worst Team Uniforms: MLB Edition

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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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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you already own a thing, it’s silly to try to figure out what’s wrong with it. Why look for problems? But when you are still considering a purchase, it makes good sense to kick the tires, slam the doors, test the waters and poke around to see where the holes are. Anything broken will reveal itself.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may not be able to actually go on the adventure you’d love to launch right now, but the world of imagination and media will provide much-needed escape from routine pressures. Why should this be a guilty pleasure? Let it be just a pleasure and leave needless emotions out of it -- no apologies!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You could burn the bridge behind you and there would still be ways to get back -- swim, build a boat, hitch a ride on a plane -- all uncertain and time consuming. When you think about it, it’s smarter to be nice to the bridge. This may be a lot for your ego to take. Get away from the situation to let feelings mellow. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Self-control may seem to be a finite and therefore exhaustible resource. You’ll have more of it than you did on other days. Still, you can’t expect yourself to resist temptation forever. Make adjustments to your environment so you won’t need as much willpower to fulfill your expectations of yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You show up to life, and you try to surround yourself with people who do the same. It’s a baseline of expected behavior by which the world runs. Even so, don’t take a change of plan personally. It may seem inconvenient in the moment, but the switch-up will be for the better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are many ways to think of the situation; it can work beautifully in a number of different iterations. So, when plans change, it’s nothing to worry about. This week presents opportunities to tell yourself it’s all going to be fine -- and probably even better than if it had happened in the original way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your dreams are neither unrealistic nor selfish; they are right for you. Your biggest obstacle is a lack of faith. Could you decide to be naive? Stop overthinking and move with your instincts. Without the extra baggage caused by doubt and worry, you will float with improbable speed toward the fulfillment of a fantasy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What’s readily available will be perceived as less valuable -- a complexity of human nature that you can use to your advantage now. You will be the commodity that is less available, more mysterious and therefore an irresistible draw. People will compete for your attention and pay top dollar for what you sell.

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Seeing is believing South dealer. East-West vulnerable. NORTH ♠9874 ♥8 6 3 ♦Q63 ♣K Q 8 WEST EAST ♠AQ ♠652 ♥ 10 9 7 ♥J 5 4 2 ♦ K J 10 8 4 2 ♦7 ♣9 4 ♣ J 10 6 5 2 SOUTH ♠ K J 10 3 ♥A K Q ♦A95 ♣A 7 3 The bidding: South West North East 2 NT Pass 3♣ Pass 3♠ Pass 4♠ Opening lead — ten of hearts. Some plays in bridge are so rare that it is not worth the effort to try to remember them, so you’ll know what to do the next time they arise. You would be better advised to hope that if the rara avis presents itself again, you’ll be able to find the winning play by relying on your own common sense. Take this case where South reached four spades on the bidding shown and West led the ten of hearts. Declarer won with the queen, East following with the deuce, led a club to dummy’s queen

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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

S.C. No. 3, 5-3 – Multi-Family Service Monthly usage Current Rates First 3 therms or less $74.66 Next 997 therms, per therm $0.4921 Over 1,000 therms, per therm $0.2906

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

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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

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assau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan (Woodbury-D) held a supply drive, collecting household, medical, and other miscellaneous supplies for Ukrainian Refugees. The supply drive came shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. It was one of the first supply drives on Long Island for Ukrainian Refugees. The supply drive began at 10:00 a.m. and ended around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Woodbury Jewish Center. The supply drive was in partnership with the Woodbury Jewish Center and Men on the Move, moving professionals based in Woodbury. Hundreds of people from all over Long Island and New York City dropped off supplies. The humanitarian and medical supplies collected filled two 26-foot moving trucks. The supplies will be donated to the Afya Foundation in Yonkers. “In times like these, it is more important than ever to have our community come together and help those in need. The generosity of everyone who donated today is truly boundless, and we are so grateful to everyone” Lafazan said. “Today is a great example of the community uniting to aid vulnerable people.” —Submitted by the Office of Legislator Josh Lafazan

One of the 26-foot moving trucks being filled with donated supplies. Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan collecting supplies for Ukrainian Refugees.

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Seed Library Launches At Syosset Public Library

hinking about planting a vegetable or flower garden this spring? Checkout some seeds from Syosset Public Library’s (SPL) new Seed Library. Choose from 20 varieties of vegetables (beans, choy, lettuce, tomatoes, peas, peppers, and zucchini); herbs (basil, cilantro, and parsley); and flowers (zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers). Returns not required. “Gardening has so many benefits. It’s a family activity that brings us closer to nature, offers opportunities to connect and share with other gardeners and the community in general, and can be a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds,” Syosset Library Director Christine Belling said. Acting on a suggestion from a patron and with the support of the entire SPL team, librarians Nathalie Levin and Brenda Cherry, both enthusiastic gardeners themselves, soon began assembling the seeds and materials necessary for a successful venture. “Thanks to their efforts, Syosset Public Library joins a growing list of libraries that have established seed libraries and are offering gardening programs for children, teens, and adults,” Belling said. “In doing so, we hope to inspire people of all ages to dig in, get their hands dirty, learn about plants, and be proud of their successes.” On March 21, Syosset School District residents began to “borrow” up to 10

Kindergarteners through second graders made greenhouses out of empty soda bottles, planted lettuce seeds in them, and enjoyed stories about gardening. Later at home, they watched the seeds sprout and grow, and harvested the leaves to use in a yummy salad. (Photo courtesy of Syosset Public Library)

packets of seeds per family (while supplies last). Pick them up at the Reference Desk or the Children’s Desk. Each packet contains a label with basic directions for that particular seed. Each desk has a binder with more detailed information. Plant your seeds, watch them grow, and reap the

rewards throughout the summer. Share your progress and see how fellow Seed Library gardeners are faring at #SPLGrows, or keep in touch via email at splgrows@ syossetlibrary.org Get started and learn more with some virtual or in-person gardening programs for adults, teens, and children that are presented by horticultural experts and open to all. For adults, there are three virtual programs available: Grow Your Own Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of successful vegetable starting and get the lowdown on varieties of peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants not typically found in big box stores and garden centers. The first 20 registrants will receive two packets of seeds and two peat pellets (you supply containers and plastic bags for covering your plants). Registration is open now. A “Grab & Grow” program presented by Regina Dlugokencky, Seedsower Farm. Flower Power: A Seed-Starting Workshop Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Learn the best flower varieties for attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, and start some flowering plants to beautify your garden and make it more environmentally friendly. The first 20 registrants will receive a packet of flower seeds. Registration is open now. A “Grab

& Grow” program presented by Regina Dlugokencky, Seedsower Farm. Putting Your Garden to Bed September 22, at 7 p.m. Presenter, Linda Reilly, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. For teens, online: Virtual Container Gardening Wednesday, April 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet on Zoom to learn how to garden in a limited space. Registration for SSD residents began March 9. Presenter, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. For children in kindergarten to grade 5, in-person: It’s Not Easy Being Green Thursday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Follow your nose and other senses to learn about the adaptations that allow plants to thrive in so many different habitats, and plant something of your own during this in-person program. Limited registration for SSD residents begins April 7. Presenter, Old Westbury Gardens. The seed library is for Syosset School District residents only; gardening programs are open to all. For more information about these and other SPL programs or to register, visit www.syossetlibrary.org and click on the Calendar of Events or call 516-921-7161. —Submitted by the Syosset Public Library

Marilyn B.Hicks 1940 – 2021

Legislator Drucker delivered At-Home Antigen Tests and KN-95 masks to The Bristal. (Photo courtesy of Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker)

Drucker Delivers COVID-19 Tests And KN-95 Masks To The Bristal Assisted Living In Jericho On National Caregivers Day, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) delivered AccessBio COVID At-Home Antigen Tests and KN-95 masks to The Bristal in Jericho on Friday, Feb. 18 to help residents stay safe from COVID-19. “Thank you to the wonderful team at The Bristal and all of the assisted living facilities across Nassau County

who do so much to deliver compassionate care to the seniors they serve,” Legislator Drucker said. “We are committed to working with all of our local partners to ensure easy access to the supplies that will keep our communities safe in the months ahead.” —Submitted by the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

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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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) delivered AccessBio COVID At-Home Antigen Tests and KN-95 masks to Faith Lutheran Church in Syosset on Tuesday, Feb. 22 to help community members stay safe from COVID-19. “Ensuring easy access to safety supplies is a crucial

part of our efforts to ease residents’ pandemic concerns,” Legislator Drucker said. “Thank you to Pastor Rebecca Sheridan and everyone at Faith Lutheran Church for your devotion to your congregants and the entire Syosset community.” —Submitted by the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

From left: 2nd Vice President Frank Sammartano, 1st Vice President Edward Kraus, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, and President Ralph Raymond. (Photo contributed by the Office of Supervisor Joseph Saladino)

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently attended the Nassau County Association of Fire Districts Annual Installation of Officers Ceremony to honor and swear in President Ralph Raymond of the North Mass-

apequa Fire District, as well as recognize 1st Vice President Edward Kraus of the North Bellmore Fire District, and 2nd Vice President Frank Sammartano of the Jericho Fire District for their continued commitment to the safety and pro-

tection of the lives of the residents they serve, and their dedication to the betterment of the causes of firefighters and fire districts throughout Nassau County. —Submitted by the Office of Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker and Pastor Rebecca SherTown Supervisor Joseph Saladino idan. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker)

The United Way of Long Island’s Project Warmth Fuel Fund Committee, a group of key representatives from the energy sector across Long Island including Petro Home Services headquartered in Plainview, is at the forefront of helping to warm the homes and hearts of neighbors in temporary financial distress. Due to the collective efforts of individuals and corporations, United Way was able to impact over 3,200 adults and children, including seniors and veterans in need of emergency heating assistance this winter season. Project Warmth Committee members have been especially generous, with a recent $15,000 contribution from GEICO. As Long Island’s only island-wide non-governmental emergency heating fund, United Way’s Project Warmth is available as a safety net for individuals and families who are facing energy insecurity. Assistance with an oil delivery or heat-related utility bill means people have room in their budgets to cover essentials like

food or medication. “Many working or ALICE families make financial trade-offs during the winter months to make ends meet. This can be as simple as paying for groceries for their family instead of a heating bill. Because of dedicated supporters like GEICO, United Way can be sure that Long Islanders’ homes remain heated, and in a safe manner,” said Theresa A. Regnante, President & CEO of United Way of Long Island. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) is a hardworking member of the community and earns above the federal poverty level, yet does not earn enough to afford a bare-bones household budget, or “household survival budget.” Learn more at www.unitedwayli.org/ALICE2020. While Project Warmth is winding down, thousands of other resources are available throughout the year by contacting United Way’s 211 helpline by dialing 2-1-1, or outside of Nassau and Suffolk counties 1-888-774-7633, 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or www.visit

211longisland.org or www.unitedwayli.org/projectwarmth. To support Project Warmth for the 2022-23 season, please visit www.unitedwayli.org/projectwarmth. Since its inception in 1994, Project Warmth has provided more than $13 million in emergency funding to more than 98,000 children and adults. Eligible applicants include residents who are experiencing a heating emergency, have a low or empty oil tank, have received a disconnection notice, and can demonstrate financial hardship. This is especially critical for seniors, veterans, families with young children and people with disabilities. United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on three key building blocks: health, education and financial stability. It is our priority to create equity across Long Island by investing in partnerships, helping the most vulnerable and at risk through organizations and programs that

Craig Fligstein (left), Chief Grants Officer of United Way of Long Island accepts a check for $15,000 from Project Warmth Fuel Fund Committee member Richard Blake of GEICO, in support of United Way of Long Island’s Project Warmth. (Photo courtesy of United Way of Long Island)

demonstrate raising the bar for fairness and equal access to services. Our organization provides a united solution and impact, fighting for families across Long Island. For more information

about United Way of Long Island, please visit www.UnitedWayLI. org, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. —Submitted by United Way of Long Island

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SCHOOL NEWS

TWO SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED TO ALL-NATIONAL ENSEMBLES Two Syosset High School seniors were invited to take part in the 2021 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-National Honor Ensembles. The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. Stephanie Massimo was selected to perform Trombone 2 with the All-National Honors Concert Band Ensemble and Hunter Cohen, who sings Tenor, was selected as an alternate for the All-National Honors Mixed Choir Ensemble. Held on Jan. 22-24, 2022, the ANHE virtual event included several rehearsals with six of the most prominent conductors in the United States and workshops with renowned clinicians. Each ensemble created a final, recorded performance that will be premiered online during the 37th NAfME Music In Our Schools Month in March 2022. The ANHE performers represent collab-

oration and creativity in its highest musical form. During the 2020-2021 school year, talented music students across the United States and overseas in military-base schools practiced diligently to gain a chair or part in their local, district and state music honor ensembles. Of those most elite high school musicians, 533 were considered to be the “best of the best” and were selected for the NAfME festival by audition. All-National Honor Ensembles consist of a concert band, symphony orchestra, mixed choir, jazz ensemble, guitar ensemble and modern band. —Submitted by the Syosset Central School District From left to right: Syosset High School music teacher Kristen Howell, Hunter Cohen, Stephanie Massimo and Syosset High School music teacher Paul Caputo.

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SOUTH GROVE STUDENTS CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WEEK Students from South Grove Elementary School kicked off the month of February with an International Week dedicated to celebrating the diversity that represents their school. Students were encouraged in the opening assembly to be open to the

sights, sounds and tastes of the cultures around us. Each morning, they watched videos created by students and staff with a greeting and “Did You Know?” facts about various cultures. The South Grove PTA created a Heritage Museum with displays and exhibits representing different cul-

tures. Classes visited the Museum during the week. The week culminated with Culture Share sessions presented by fifth grade students. Over 50 student volunteers attended early morning work sessions and gave up their recess to develop presentations and

A student proudly shows off his handmade passport.

Students wave handmade international flags.

(Photos courtesy of the Syosset Central School District)

hands-on activities that shared a culture from around the world. These presentations were shared with the younger grades throughout the day. —Submitted by the Syosset Central School District

Students presentation on Indian Culture.

A class visits the Heritage Museum.

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FREE Event at NCMA Saturday, April 30, 11 am-3 pm Nassau County Museum of Art invites people of all ages on the Autism Spectrum and their families, care providers and coaches to join us for a joyful day of theater, music and art

At the Mansion Tilles Center presents: Branching Out A multi-sensory theatrical performance Registration required Two Performances: Children/Teens and Young Adults 13 and up Scavenger Hunt: Stroll though the Museum’s galleries exploring Impressionism: A World View

At The Manes Art & Education Center Spectrum Perspectives, an exhibition of art made by people with ASD Hands on art making project Opening Date: April 30. Exhibition Time: 11 am-3 pm Refreshments Additional Dates to see the exhibition: Tuesday, May 3 through Saturday, May 7. Exhibition Time: 11 am-4 pm To register visit nassaumusum.org or scan code This program is made possible with funding from North Shore Autism Circle, The Phyllis Backer Foundation and The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation

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