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Carbon Neutral Nassau By 2035 Local officials react to Legislator’s proposal for county

AMANDA OLSEN & JULIE PRISCO

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With rising sea levels and stronger, more frequent extreme weather events, Long Island is on the front lines of climate change. According to the most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities are responsible for accelerating global warming and climate change. Higher temperatures, more frequent precipitation and storms, faster rates of ocean warming, and sea level rise are some of the key physical effects of climate change that are impacting communities and ecosystems around the world. Climate change impacts will continue to worsen as global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions increase.

New York State has already enacted legislation to combat climate change. On July 18, 2019, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) was signed into law. This is among the most ambitious climate laws in the nation and requires New York to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and no less than 85 percent by 2050.

But for some, this does not go far enough. A recent proposal, spearheaded by Legislator Joshua Lazafan, together with the Nassau County Legislature’s Minority Caucus and advocates from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, presents even more ambitious goals, requiring county municipal operations to be carbon neutral by January 1, 2035.

The proposal would require the county to create and deliver a carbon neutrality action

plan to the legislature no later than Dec. 1, 2024 and provide triennial updates to the Legislature outlining the county’s progress toward achieving carbon neutrality. The County Executive would be further empowered to seek state and federal grants and to create a local carbon neutrality advisory panel to aid in this effort.

“Our exposure to climate change is a constant threat to our homes, our communities, our infrastructure, our drinking water, and our collective safety,”

Legislator Lafazan said.

“Local governments are on the front lines of this crisis, and we have an opportunity to transform our community - making it healthier, more prosperous, and more equitable through our carbon neutrality plan.”

According to an OpEd from Legislator Lafazan, “Long Island ranks fourth among major population centers for its exposure to the physical and economic risks of climate change. Reports show that Long Island is especially vulnerable to warming

temperatures, extreme weather, sea level rise and “water stress” from our reliance upon a sole-source aquifer for potable water. This underscores the need for collective urgency here and how the actions we take now will help protect Long Island for generations to come.”

Legislator Lafazan’s concerns for the future generations is not exaggerated. He explains how we have already seen a preview of what is to come if we don’t act now to address climate change. “Powerful once-in-a-generation storms that happened every century are happening every month. Recently, 26 people died from the extreme tornado in Mississippi. Thirty-seven people died this winter from extreme storms in Buffalo. And lest we not forget Hurricane Sandy, where 44 New Yorkers lost their lives, and 69,000 people suffered property damage.”

The climate crisis is a bipartisan issue and Legislator Lafazan is encouraging Republicans and Democrats in Nassau

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County to support the bill. “I call upon County Executive Blakeman and my colleagues in the Legislature to pass this bill and make Nassau County the cleanest and greenest municipality in the State of New York.”

On the local level, the Town of North Hempstead has been working to become a greener town for years now through awareness programs, recycling events, and conservation initiatives. North Hempstead has encouraged residents and businesses to be more environmentally conscious while improving the town code to address climate change.

“As a town that is committed to environmental sustainability, it is imperative that we take bold and ambitious steps towards reducing our carbon footprint. Legislator Lafazan’s bill to make Nassau County carbon neutral by 2035 is a commendable effort that aligns with our own goals of creating a more sustainable future for our community,” said Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte (District Six).

Councilmember Veronica Lurvey (District Four) discussed some of the town’s work through the Climate Smart Communities Task Force. The task force recently approved a Municipal Climate Action Plan, which is part of the town’s commitment to address climate change by reducing greenhouse emissions. The process started with the measurement of a baseline in 2019. The town aims to reduce GHG emissions by 20 percent by 2030 within its municipal operations, from the 2019 baseline, explained Councilmember Lurvey. The plan, which can be accessed on the town website, involved the input from town employees in every department, it’s comprehensive.

“I would like to review Legislator Lafazan’s proposed bill. As I understand it,

Legislator Lafazan announcing his plan for Carbon Neutrality in Nassau County. (Contributed by the office of Legislator Lafazan)

Our exposure to climate change is a constant threat to our homes, our communities, our infrastructure, our drinking water, and our collective safety.

—Legislator Joshua Lafazan

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CARBON NEUTRAL from page 3 carbon neutrality doesn’t necessarily mean 0 percent GHG emissions. It means that there is a balance between emissions and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “Here is where another extremely important Town initiative comes into play. Trees act as carbon sinks. In 2019, I led the effort to do a massive revision to town code as it relates to trees. As a result of the revisions, the town is now mandated to strive to increase the tree canopy. Through the adoption of my budget amendments to the 2023 budget, we increased funding for tree related matters by $1 million. With these important actions, we took extremely important steps forward toward carbon neutrality, separate from the Municipal Climate Action Plan.”

“A municipal plan to reduce GHG emissions is a critical first step, but non-municipal actions and initiatives need to be a part of the solution,” said Counilmember Lurvey. “These will be detailed in a future Community Climate Action Plan to be developed separately, again through the Climate Smart Communities Task Force.”

The villages within the Town of North Hempstead have taken it upon themselves to follow in the town’s footsteps and be more environmentally friendly. For example, the Village of Great Neck Plaza has hosted Earth Day events to encourage

sustainable living. Great Neck Plaza Mayor Ted Rosen supports the idea of the proposed bill, he’d like to study it more.

“We should certainly aspire towards achieving carbon neutral status in the future,” said Mayor Rosen. “Setting a specific date is a much more difficult question, that requires careful analysis and study. I salute [Legislator Lafazan] for long term planning and looking ahead. Its 2023 now and he’s looking 12 years ahead for 2035, that’s very important and we should all be doing that.”

Mayor Lawrence Ceriello of Munsey Park questioned how the county will pay for the changes required, if not by raising taxes, and thus impacting individual residents. “The Nassau County Legislature can debate the merits of Legislator Lafazan’s proposed bill but it is incorrect to suggest, as he does, that residents will not bear the cost of his plan. They will. For example, his plan will require that county-owned cars, like police and emergency response vehicles, that now run on gasoline be replaced with electric

versions that run on electricity. How does he propose to pay for this if not through higher taxes? Also, I assume his plan will require that all county-owned buildings be carbon-neutral; retrofitting all of those buildings will be expensive. In the County owned parks and beaches, wouldn’t his plan ban outdoor BBQ grills that now burn charcoal or propane? That may not sound like much, but to some families this change will be meaningful. So, as I see it, his plan will impact Nassau families in many ways, not the least of which is the increase in taxes required to pay for it.”

While there aren’t many concrete details regarding Legislator Lafazan’s proposal when it comes to costs and taxes, he states that his “proposal strictly relates to Nassau County’s government and our municipal operations. So, while this law does not establish new mandates for individual Nassau County homeowners, all citizens in Nassau will be the beneficiaries of a cleaner environment. Whether it’s improving the quality of our air, our drinking water, our beaches, buildings, parks and preserves, we all benefit from a greener Nassau. And of equal importance, this bill will make Nassau County a “Climate Smart” community, ensuring that state and federal grants offset the costs of these improvements so we don’t have to hike a single dollar in taxes.”

Going Green In Honor Of Earth Day North Hempstead continues to advance environmental initiatives

To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, the Town of North Hempstead announced environmental initiatives recently passed by the town board. The town board voted unanimously to add electric vehicle charging stations at facilities throughout the town and to require the installation of water-efficient fixtures in all town projects.

Adding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Throughout the Town

The North Hempstead town board recently voted unanimously to amend an agreement with Blink Charging Co. to install Level 2 EV and DC charging stations at facilities throughout the town. The stations will be installed in the Mary Jane Davies Green parking lot, the Clinton G. Martin Park parking lot, Port Washington Public Park District Lot 4, and the Michael J. Tully Park parking lot. This initiative was spearheaded by Councilmember Veronica Lurvey as part of her GoGreen environmental initiatives.

“This is an incredible opportunity for the Town of North Hempstead to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging stations for our residents,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “This initiative was spearheaded by the Climate Smart Communities Task Force, and I was proud to bring it to the Board. By adding these charging stations, we are furthering our goals of creating a more sustainable, resilient, and green future. It is my hope that

this will also incentivize North Hempstead’s residents to transition to electric vehicles.”

The town first undertook the process of issuing a request for proposals to add electric vehicle charging stations in North Hempstead in December 2020. In early 2021, the town analyzed the qualified proposals, and the town board unanimously voted on Nov. 18, 2021 to approve an agreement with Blink Charging to help facilitate this initiative. This latest amendment approves the locations in which the charging stations will be installed.

The installation of these fast-charging stations will be at no cost to taxpayers. Revenue from the charging stations will be shared with the town. The town will work

with the community and Blink Charging to explore future charging location sites which may include local town parks, downtown areas, and transportation hubs.

Blink Charging is a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and networked EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any of its 23,000 deployed charging locations worldwide.

Town to Install Water Efficient Fixtures

The Town of North Hempstead unanimously voted to establish a new town policy requiring the installation of water-efficient fixtures in all Town projects. This action aligns with North Hempstead’s Municipal Climate Action Plan, which outlines

strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Councilmember Peter Zuckerman, who presented the resolution, stated, “This measure will help to ensure that North Hempstead is conserving water and reducing its carbon footprint. We are proud to find new ways to increase our energy efficiency and reduce our water usage.”

“This policy serves as a significant step towards reducing the negative impacts of climate change,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “By conserving water, we can promote a sustainable future for generations to come.”

The new policy will require all town projects to use WaterSense labeled products, a program developed by the Environmental Protection Agency to make it easier to find water efficient products and to serve as a resource to help save water.

In March, the town unanimously adopted a Climate Action Plan, which included a multitude of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the changing climate within its municipal operations as well as a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent. The plan was developed in collaboration with the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force.

—Information provided by the Town of North Hempstead

Town officials celebrate the 11th year that the Town has received the title of “Tree City USA”, 2023. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)

Town officials with Rebecca Shamtoob from Blink Charging. (Contributed photo)

Spring is in the air.

The Safe Center Raises $66K At First Annual 5K Run/Walk On April 1

The Safe Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and the leading victim service organization in Nassau County, raised $66,000 at its first annual 5K run, which started and finished at its Bethpage headquarters this past weekend on April 1. Runners braved the rain with the winner finishing in just 17 minutes.

The Safe Center is Long Island’s leading provider of services for victims of domestic violence, child abuse and interpersonal violence.

The run took advantage of the April Fools Day date by pointing out that “Abuse is No Joke.”

“It’s really about raising awareness and helping people better understand these issues,” said Joshua Hanson, Executive Director of The Safe Center. “Unfortunately, for a lot of people who don’t have experience with these issues, it can be a joke, it can be a punchline. We want to help people understand the real impact on individuals, families and communities that all of these issues have. All in the context of bringing people together and have a little fun on April Fool’s Day.”

The run was co-chaired by board members Laura Curran and Christine Egan.

The day also featured a quarter mile fun run for novice runners and kids age 10 and under.

The Safe Center provides comprehensive

and trauma-informed services for victims of interpersonal violence including domestic violence, child sexual and severe physical abuse, rape and sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse. In 2014, The Safe Center was created by the merger of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (founded in 1978) and the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (founded in 1979). This merger created a highly integrated service model to empower victims of interpersonal violence to recover from their abuse. The Safe Center operates a 24-hour Hotline (516-542-0404) providing crisis intervention, access to services, and information and support. Visit https://www.tscli.org for more information.

—Submitted by the Safe Center

CASA, Nassau Police Host Spring Events

CASA is partnering with the Nassau County Police Department for a Shed the Meds drug takeback day on Saturday, April 22nd, which is also the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The goal is to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription or OTC drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

By disposing of your medications this way, residents are keeping waterways clean and protecting young people from the risk of misusing.

The second event, “High in Plain Sight: Current Alcohol, Drug and Concealment Trends and Identifiers”, takes place on April 26 from 7:00-8:15 p,m. at the Manhasset High School Auditorium. This ADULT ONLY community workshop is presented by Jermaine Galloway, also known as the Tall Cop. An Idaho law enforcement officer since 1997, and regarded as one of America’s top experts in various drug and alcohol trends, he has specialized in underage drinking and

drug enforcement for more than 15 years.

Since 2009, Officer Galloway has won four national awards and one international award for his work. In addition to his numerous talks at conferences and other events, he has personally trained more than 105,000 people nationwide.

Communities are struggling to deal with underage drinking and drug usage. This event will educate and empower you to detect these issues and protect our youth. Everyday items you might not take a second look at will have a new meaning once you learn about the drug culture, including:

• New drugs

• Logos and other identifiers

• Pictures, songs and clothing connected to drugs

• Potential stash compartments

Officer Galloway’s many years of experience have taught him one thing above all else. In his words, “You can’t stop what you don’t know.”

—Submitted by the Coalition Against Substance Abuse

Weather did not deter participants in the Safe Center’s April 1 5k.

(Photo by the Safe Center)

They Disagree To Agree For Sewer Funds

FRANK RIZZO

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After two failed tries, a resolution sponsored by Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena passed unanimously on April 4, when the town board voted to use $3.1 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) moneys to complete the Manhasset sewer project.

Thanks to a $5 million state grant secured by Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington), the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) will be able to lay down a sewer pipe on Plandome Road from Vanderbilt Avenue to Northern Boulevard. It will potentially serve approximately 88 properties making up the business district.

However, the grant would not be sufficient to hook up the properties, and DeSena, a registered Democrat caucusing with the two Republicans, came up with the idea of using ARPA funds to aid the private businesses with the connection costs.

The four Democrats on the board, at both the Jan. 24 and March 14 meetings, blocked DeSena’s proposal, claiming they needed more information on the legality of making such use of ARPA funds before moving ahead.

In introducing her resolution for the third time at the April 4 meeting, the supervisor made note of the opposition “blocking” and “stalling” her plan, leading to a retort from Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey.

“I would like to refute the implication that there has been blocking, a failure to move forward or stalling,” Lurvey (D–Great Neck) charged. “At our last meeting, based on a request from the sewer district, we all unanimously passed a resolution to memorialize our support for the Manhasset sewer project, allowing the [GNWPCD] to begin their work. As everyone knows, I have advocated for Plandome Road sewers for a very long time, and that vote served as my

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and the town board’s official endorsement of the project. And while we frequently discussed allocating [ARPA] funds toward the project to help the businesses connect to the sewer line, we simply had some unanswered questions. The bulk of those questions have now been answered, and we can move forward knowing that the allocation was legal. The ultimate goal is to help everyone get hooked up to the sewers on Plandome Road. The next step will be to figure out the mechanism to distribute the funds because we cannot give the money out willy nilly.”

Town Attorney John Chiara had made the legal determination.

Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno distributed a letter signed by 14 village mayors urging a positive vote and supporting DeSena’s proposal.

Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington) said a number of mayors questioned her earlier votes and she related that they understood her previous

reluctance when she explained her reasons.

The trustees heard from Plandome Road property and business owners Nancy Morris, George Wright and Tommy Pagonis (of Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant). All expressed support for a yes vote and related the costs and lost opportunities of not having a sewer in place.

Pagonis noted that, due to increased business, his weekly cesspool cleaning bill has jumped from $1,100 to $1,600.

Councilman Robert Troiano (D–Westbury), while sympathetic to the costs experienced by Pagonis, pointed out that in his district, landlords had to pay to hook up when sewers were introduced—there were no grants from the town. DeSena interjected to say that the ARPA funds were a once a lifetime opportunity to aid the Plandome Road businesses.

“I supported this project. I think it’s the right thing to do for the environment,” Troiano said before his aye vote. “But I don’t think anybody sitting in the audience now should have a sense of entitlement to this and recognize that we are taking $3 million of money—that could be used for projects elsewhere in the town—to support your community. And if it takes a little while longer to come to that determination, I hope you will respect that. That’s my job as an elected official.”

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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THURSDAY, APR 20 –

FRIDAY, APR 21

Eid Al Fitr

The Festival of Sweets to mark the end of Ramadan.

SATURDAY, APR. 22

Happy Earth Day

Earth Day Clean Up

The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Earth Day Clean Up at 1 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green. The Sidewalk Sweep will bring community members together to clean up trash, weed the plantings and sweep debris from the sidewalk. Check in with the Chamber. Register at www.shopmanhasset.com.

Spring Gathering

The Congregational Church of Manhasset (UCC), invites you to join them for their annual Spring Gathering entitled Spiritual Resources for Hard Times, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church building at 1845 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset.

MONDAY APR. 24

Film @MPL

Please join librarian Jazmin Mooney From 2 to 4 p.m. for a screening of The Whale in the Lower Level Community Room. The Whale centers around Charlie, a reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Brendan Fraser won the 2023 Oscar for Best Actor for his powerful performance.

SATURDAY, APR 29

Defensive Driving Course

Take the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course and save 10% on your automobile insurance. Seating is limited. Register in person at the Circulation Desk. Payment of $30 via cash, credit card, or

check payable Manhasset Public Library, must be received when you register. There will be a 30 minute lunch break, but please note that there is no eating allowed in any of our meeting rooms. The First Floor Cafe will be available. The course runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Sharon Rappaport at mplprograms@manhassetlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Town Meeting

Town of North Hempstead monthly at 7 p.m. at town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset. Watch online at https://www. northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive.

TUESDAY, MAY 16

School Budget Vote and Elections

Annual School Budget Vote and Elections, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Secondary School Gymnasium. More information at manhassetschools.org.

ONGOING

MPL Bus Trip to New York Botanical Gardens

The New York Botanical Gardens is an unforgettable destination in any season. This trip takes place Wednesday, May 24. Payment of $100 must be made at the time of registration-checks only. Each cardholder may bring one non-cardholder guest. For questions or further information, contact Stephanie Catlett, (516)627-2300, ext. 331 or Linda Palmieri at (516)627-2300, ext. 330.

Senior Talk Radio

Every Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon, Listen to the Project Independence Radio Show at 88.1FM and WCWP.org. Tune in to hear the latest information from medical experts, elected officials, community organizations and many more! Learn what events and programs are happening around town in the Talk of the Town segment.

You Are Not Alone

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: (516)679-1111. The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit A Success

Going strong after three years, program looks to expand

Adolescent mental health has become a greater concern over the last 25 years, and this trend has only accelerated since the pandemic. The teens themselves are breaking the stigma and demanding better resources. The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, or SPTS, a national organization based in New Jersey, recognized this need in Nassau County and created the Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit. The summit is organized by Susan Brief, a school social worker and private practice therapist, who has been involved with SPTS since her own teen years.

“When I was about 15, I was going through a hard time as a teenager. My parents knew someone that was on the board of SPTS, and I ended up doing a little fundraiser for them. The more I got to know about them, the more purpose it put to what I was struggling with. And since then I’ve just been getting more and more involved in all the different programming that they do. Now I am their event coordinator,” Brief said.

The single-day summit, begun in 2019 and now in its third year after a one year break during COVID, focuses on mental health and suicide prevention, something sorely needed for today’s teens. According to SPTS, Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 24. And the CDC reports that 36.7 percent of high school students reported feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year. This percentage is higher for females, Hispanic students, and lesbian, gay or bisexual students.

The summit hosted staff and students from 33 different high schools across Nassau County and two Suffolk county high schools. All of the attendees were introduced to coping strategies, overall wellness practices and leadership skills to help them take care of themselves and their friends. These skills will equip them to be mental health leaders in their communities and best support their own mental wellness. The hope is to open dialogues about mental health and break down stigma so that they can continue to talk about these issues in their home schools.

Brief stated that invitations are sent to

the participating schools, but it is the staff and teachers who choose the participants. “We advise them to send students that they feel will be empowered to take what they’ve learned from the day and bring it back to their community. So whatever that looks like, whether it’s a student that’s struggling themselves, or whether it’s a student that’s kind of a leader among their peer group. So we kind of have a mix of student profiles throughout the day.”

The day began with an open discussion panel with people directly affected by teen suicide. “We have three young adults who spoke to their lived experiences losing a loved one to suicide or experiencing suicidal ideation and behaviors... That was a really good outlet for the teenagers to be able to ask questions like whatever was on their mind. And that’s something that we got feedback was really powerful for them.”

The selected students are all sophomores and juniors, and there are workshops geared towards those groups specifically. Sophomores participated in a workshop called “Knowing Your Worth”, which was about self esteem and empowerment. This encourages them towards self-exploration, expressing themselves confidently and using kind words towards one another. This class touches on social media that as well.

The juniors participated in a workshop called “Through My Eyes” which

addressed the stigma of mental health, what assumptions people may hold, how to break through barriers and how to form better connections. This workshop also talked about bullying and cyber-bullying, a huge issue for teens in the age of social media.

Adolescence has always been a time of transition, both mentally and physically, but today’s teens have gone through a massive disruption in the past few years. The pandemic created gaps in the normal progression of self-discovery and development. “With a pandemic would happen for a lot of young teens is they missed that part of social connection and interaction as a big part of trying on different skins and figuring out who I am and what feels right. And they kind of jumped into a later stage and adolescence where they feel like they don’t know who they are yet. They’re not ready for the next stage in life when they’re very close to graduating and moving on. And those who were already you know, in mid- adolescence have been pushed into early adulthood not feeling prepared.” Brief said.

Brief noted changes, not only in suicides, but also in issues of body image and self-harm. “With that we see a big rise in eating disorders have been an incredible rise since the pandemic. substance use and... self-harm rates are up. So just all in all, the mental and emotional wellbeing of our teens is suffering, and it calls for

more attention and more support. Not just for the teenagers but for the staff who are around the teens. Being aware that how they’re feeling emotionally is going to impact how they show up at school and their performance. And also (support) for the parents who might not be sure what the warning signs are at home or how to start a conversation if they’re noticing that their teenagers are acting differently.”

In the future, SPTS plans to bring another of their programs, the Youth Council, to Long Island. “The youth council is for any teenager from ninth through 12th grade in Nassau County who’s interested in remaining involved in mental health. We will have monthly meetings and the meeting location will travel across Nassau County. They’ll be learning more about something called the wellness wheel and it covers eight different components of wellness. They’ll learn more about the warning signs of depression and suicide and how to recognize that in their peers, different engagement skills, more about the local resources so they really can be someone to create change in their school environment and be someone who knows how to support others in their school who may be struggling.”

For more information about the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, their programs, and how to get involved, visit sptsusa.org.

Participants at the Nassau Youth Wellness Summit. (Photo by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide)

Hiking Up Harriman And A Relaxing Salt Cave Experience

JENNIFER CORR

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Harriman State Park

I have been itching to get out there and hike up a mountain since the weather started getting just a little bit warmer.

And on April 2, I just did that. The great part about living on Long Island is that you have so many great attractions that can take you away from your everyday life that can be seen with just a day trip. So on that Sunday, my boyfriend and I, joined by his sister, got up early and headed out to Rockland County, NY to visit Harriman State Park, which was less than two hours away. I’ve personally never been there before.

Once we got there, we realized we would have to park on the side of the road, but there was plenty of distance between the left of the car and traffic. I had downloaded

the Long Path, Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail trail map on the app AllTrails, which made the whole experience so much easier. It keeps you on track and acts like a GPS, even if there’s very little internet.

Throughout the moderate hike, we faced some steep incline, had to climb up or down some boulders, crossed streams by hopping on

rocks and we saw some beautiful sites. It was also interesting to see all the cell phone towers that were there, as well as the underground fiber optic cables. We had been out there for about six hours, gained 1,171 feet in elevation and walked about nine miles.

We celebrated the day by going to Golden Corral in The Bronx, NY. I would only recommend this

on a week day afternoon, as it was extremely busy.

Jeff Salt Cave

On March 30, I was coming off of a mild cold, but was feeling a lot of tension in my eyes, so I looked into some solutions online on how to relieve this tension, and a salt cave was recommended.

The closest one to me was in

Port Jefferson, so I decided to book it for $45, which gave me a 40-minute session.

I went there having no idea what to expect. But once you’re there, the staff takes you through the process. I took off my shoes and my jacket and walked in. The ground is covered in Himalayan salt. Once I sat down in the gravity chair provided, I realized there was pink salt all around me. There was one other woman in the room with me on the other side of the room, and I was given a blanket to keep me warm.

After the both of us picked a meditation to listen to, which played on a loud speaker, a staff member brought us some crystals to hold.

Overall it was a nice way to pass the time, and the meditation was very relaxing. The other woman even fell asleep.

It’s certainly something I would do again! And I’d say it even helped relieve some of that tension and I felt pretty good afterwards.

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The view of the mountains from Harriman State Park.

(Photos by Jennifer Corr)

Reading inside the salt cave.

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Ever since my husband retired, we have found ourselves seeking new adventures on the daily. Whether we take a drive to the East End or explore a new hiking trail, these excursions have brought new life to the doldrums that can easily make one feel as though they are in a “rut”.

During our treks through nature, we’ve been blessed to find interesting articles of yesteryear. Several years ago, I found an old bottle of “Minck” that was buried beneath the leaves. The journalist in me loves a good investigation, and so I proceeded to research my subject.

As it turned out, Minck Brothers was a mineral water manufacturer who bottled beverages that were considered better than what was on the market from the 1870s through the 1950s. They were located on Beaver Street in good old Brooklyn, NY. The bottle, sadly, was cracked on the top and would have injured whoever carried it back to the car. We buried it to prevent forest wildlife from injury.

We have collected beach glass, also known as “Mermaid Tears” or “sea glass” for decades. Over the years, our finds became jewelry created by our daughter, a hobby that was short lived thanks, in part, to the cost of creating. She continues to search with her fiancé along the shore and places her finds into the window above her kitchen sink where they glint and gleam in the sunlight.

Hubby and I continued to search for glass and challenged each other to find the most unique specimen to bring home and clean up before it was placed in a vase in the window. Sometimes we found beautiful cobalt and other times we found the frosted remnants of old Coca-Cola bottles that were smoothed by years of natural tumbling along the ocean floor. We collected enough glass to fill two small vases for our daughter, two

Fun Finds Along The Shore

of a green bottle with the word “Duraglas” etched into the bottom. Duraglas was a style of glass that was manufactured in the 1940s and 1950s and was touted as being stronger than the average glass bottle.

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medium vases for ourselves, and even more glass that is currently scattered upon my dining room table. We have discovered red, orange, cobalt, teal, cerulean, bright lime and even frosted white pieces that can be found along the shore. We’re always grateful for a good find and we’re amazed by the amount that continues to wash up along the shores of Long Island. Recently, Hubby and I opted to hike along the northern shores of Western Suffolk County, where we saw a gray seal as he sunned himself upon a large rock formation in the surf. We strolled along the shoreline as we enjoyed the sound of surf, sea birds and the occasional sound of a buoy clanging in the changing tide. As the tide was quite low, we decided to walk out further to search for seashells and other treasures that may have been stuck in the mud.

Lo and behold, Hubby found a broken piece of milk glass. Our reading glasses weren’t strong enough to read the print in the bright sunlight, so we brought it back to the car for further inspection. As luck would have it, Hubby had stumbled upon a large chunk of a milk glass container from MacLaren’s Imperial Cheese, which was manufactured between 1893 and 1920. Hubby pulled a few more pieces from his pockets and proudly showed me the base

Hubby also found a piece of “Trademark Lightning” glass made by the Putnam Glass company, which had been made to hold jarred fruits. Manufacturing of the Trademark Lightning glassware began in 1882; most jars were created in the early 1900s as well. The color of the glass almost appeared to be iridescent as it shone in the light.

Finally, I showed him my find. It was a piece of pottery with the word “warranted” on the back, along with a unicorn on his hind legs and a small black star beneath him. I did a little research and consulted an expert, who advised me that the pottery was a piece of ironstone that was made by the William Brunt Pottery Company, which dated circa 1880s or 1890s. It was made in East Liverpool, Ohio. It was a “Royal Warranted” item, which meant that it was created for use by the royal family. Most of the experts on ironstone advised me that the piece was either from a shipwreck or “dumping along the shore”. Either way, they told me that it was a lucky find and it would be nice to go back and look for an intact piece of ironstone. Sadly, the tide rose, and we were unable to complete our search. For those who are unfamiliar with ironstone, it is a glaze-covered piece of

earthenware. Most ironstone was manufactured in England, France and the United States.

A friend of mine advised me that there is a television show on BBC known as “Mudlarkers”. Mud larking is a pastime in England, where folks of all ages head out to the mud flats and shorelines at low tide to search for “buried treasure”. It has recently seen popularity in the US, and some mud larkers have found items that are worth anywhere from several hundred to several thousands of dollars. My friend called me her “little mud larker” and hoped I would find something of value in my escapades. I was only too happy with my little broken piece of pottery. Hubby still wants to collect “Mermaid Tears”, and that is just fine with me. I’m not out there to possess the greatest collection, nor do I want a trip to the shore to be just about looking for something, because the joy of being in the moment would truly be lost. We continue to search for sea glass because Hubby plans to create something special with the finds. There is something so special about searching through the sand to find that perfect piece of frosted treasure that feels smooth and cool against the skin and winks in the bright sunshine. While we have even trekked into the water to obtain larger pieces, the thrill is truly in the hunt. I’m not sure what we will find next, but I’ll be sure to share it here. For those of you who also feel the thrill when finding something rare, unique and beautiful, I wish you all the joy of the search!

Patty Servidio

Checking the Robert Moses Park shore (Photos by Alex Nuñez)

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Nassau Hub Casino Is Not A Good Bet

BY PETER CAVALLARO

I have read with interest various recently published opinion pieces related to the potential casino siting in Nassau, one by Hofstra President Susan Poser and the other by RXR Chairman Scott Rechler. As mayor of the Village of Westbury, and someone caught in the middle of Nassau County’s last potential foray into casino gambling, I do not relish that the county will again potentially be the site of one of the state’s several newly authorized, full-blown gambling parlors in the downstate area.

From that last tussle I, and those who fought hard to prevent the siting of a casino at the former Fortunoff site in Westbury, did a great deal of research and learned much about the long-term impacts on local areas from casino siting. Much that we learned was decidedly negative. I certainly agree with Ms. Poser that a casino in the midst of two colleges and tens of thousands of college-age young adults is a uniquely bad idea. I am left with the sense that after literally decades of talk, and stops and starts, no one has

yet offered the clear vision or had the political will or clout, or whatever else it takes, to actually bring to fruition a truly beneficial, appropriate and accretive project to transform the Hub area.

The Hub project that Mr. Rechler and his group have been working on for the past several years offered, I thought, the potential starting point for a very good transformation of that area, and I and my staff had met with and had many discussions with the RXR team, as well as county officials regarding the Hub

development. We provided input on the development’s impacts on surrounding communities, as well as transportation.

But it now seems that Mr. Rechler’s business instincts tell him that he has the chance to take big development risk off the table for himself and his investors. This late shift seems like a bait and switch (intended or otherwise) that now requires a step back and the consideration of all sorts of additional matters, impacts and mitigations to be considered.

Sadly, the casino proposal represents low-hanging fruit for policy makers seeking to grab more revenue, and developers looking to de-risk a very largescale project in a drastically changed real estate environment. I do not blame them for that since their mission is to make money for their ventures above all else.

But, it is up to our government officials to regulate that profit-only desire to make sure that the development meets the needs of the county and surrounding communities. The lack of political will, vision and leadership over decades regarding the Hub is

astounding. It has the same echoes of another long-term Nassau issue—the assessment debacle that also has been a decades-long political football—where fear of partisan electoral losses prevails over creative problem solving. In the end, very few people really believe that a casino proposal at the Hub offers the best long-term vision for the future of Nassau. And the assertions that have been made by various proponents— that this “opportunity” is in any way equivalent to the in-fact

tremendous Amazon opportunity frittered away in Queens several years ago is simply public relations speak that is frankly absurd and offensive. In the end, casino gambling is not going away. But that is not the issue for our policy makers. Nassau residents and taxpayers deserve a project at the Hub that is thoughtful and in their best interests. This casino proposal is lazy and self-serving. Not a good combination.

THE SHIN COLLECTION AND

It is astounding to think that a private collection of masterworks as wide-ranging and important as these could be assembled by a 32-year-old connoisseur, but Hong Gyu Shin is an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares more than a hundred of his treasures with us by such greats as Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Derain, Balthus, de Kooning and many other top-tier names from art history. Shin is a synthesizer. His credo: “Avant-garde visual culture, irrespective of traditions, is timeless.”

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Cavallaro is the mayor of the Village of Westbury.

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Westbury Mayor Peter I. Cavallaro.

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Better Assignments For Subway Station Booth Attendants

NYC Transit President Richard Davey previously announced his agreement with the Transit Workers Union Local 100 to preserve 2,000 station agents primarily assigned to subway station booths makes no sense. Worse, is his commitment to hire several hundred more. Now they have become “Station Ambassadors” to help riders navigate the system. As NYCT completes conversion to One Metro New York (OMNY) cards, staffing of station booths becomes obsolete. Converting former subway booth attendants to station ambassadors represents featherbedding. We have entered the digital age of OMNY fare-payment system which lets riders go through turnstiles by tapping credit cards, debit cards or smart phones.

Giving former station agents cell phones to use when observing criminal activity to notify transit police will not be meaningful. Those committing criminal acts are not going to wait around for transit police to arrive. Having former station agents periodically walk the platform several times an hour and be available to answer questions or provide directions does little to enhance service. More riders use apps to obtain this information.

The public’s priority is safety and security, open bathrooms and curtailing $500 million yearly fare evasion. Real management would not hire more station agents to perform these new functions outside obsolete token booths. Why not assign station agents on payroll to stand by turnstiles and emergency exit gates and attempt to curtail fare evasion? This would save $1 million a month currently spent in hiring 200 private security guards assigned to deter fare evaders. Let the existing station agents keep their jobs. With attrition as they retire in coming years, reduce the headcount. Start eliminating Station Ambassadors one station at a time based upon those with the least ridership. Keep Station Ambassadors at high volume stations with significant numbers of out of town commuters or tourists. This might include Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station 7th and 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal 42nd Street, Times Square, World Trade Center Fulton Street, Flushing Main Street, Jamaica Center Parsons/Archer, Sutphin Blvd. Archer Avenue JFK Airport, Atlantic Avenue Barclay Center, Coney Island Stillwell Avenue, Yankee Stadium and Mets Willets Point (game days) and a handful of other subway stations with high ridership volumes. Cross train existing subway station and end of line terminal subway

station car cleaners to perform many of the same functions as a Station Ambassador. This might include reporting crime, sick passengers or delay in service. Do the same for the new 800 station and subway car cleaners to be hired over coming months as announced by Davey. Issue them cell phones as appropriate. Re-allocate funding saved by reducing the numbers of Station Ambassadors over coming years at they retire to pay for more transit police. They can be assigned to support safety, security and curtail fare beating station by station. This would go further to enhance ridership comfort on the subway system and for those concerned about criminal activity.

Funds can also be reallocated to open many of the still closed subway station bathrooms. NYC is a 24/7 town just like our NYC Transit subway system. Bathrooms need to be opened 24/7, not just 7 AM to 7 PM. There are significant numbers of transit riders with full bladders after 7 PM who desire a bathroom to relieve themselves. All of this needs to be dealt with if the MTA wants to see a return to the pre-COVID 19 five million plus ridership.

It is time to return to the days when a transit police officer was assigned to ride each train and patrol subway stations. Along with installation of security cameras on trains and stations, this might help to reduce vandalism and crime. The longterm NYC Transit management goal over time should be to convert all NYC Transit station agent positions serving as “Station Ambassadors” to finance increasing police protection and opening bathrooms 24/7 in our subway system.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate,

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John Pizzarelli’s Fave Stage & Screen Scores

Somewhere around June 2020, the music union in New York, the Local 802, was sponsoring hour-long lunchtime concerts for all of the first responders and hospital workers,” he recalled. I wasn’t even on Facebook. I hadn’t been on for a bunch of years and they said I had to go to my official page, click on a button and everyone would know and it would happen. I got all my passwords back and did this hour-long thing. That was something and then I decided to try and do that [on a regular basis]. Thursdays are good because it gives us Fridays off—not like I had anything to do on Friday anyway. We decided Thursday nights would be fun and my wife suggested we call [the show]

‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ and it just blossomed into something that was another thing that saved our lives during the pandemic—the response of the people. Eventually it went to all requests.”

Given the theme of the Garden State native’s latest outing, it only seemed fair to have him list a few of his favorite scores from the silver screen and stage.

Casablanca (1942)

“I’ve always loved it because it’s a perfect movie. But also because the music is so well-done. There’s also something unusual. The band will play ‘Avalon’ at one place and all of a sudden we see Ingrid Bergman and all of a sudden the song is ‘The Very Thought of You.’ There is a way that they use the underscoring to signal what is going on. That’s a really cool part of the movie and I think the movie is special for many reasons.”

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Along with being a world-renowned jazz guitarist, John Pizzarelli is an artist quick to pay tribute to his influences via his recorded work. Among the inspirational nods he’s given are to the Chairman of the Board (2006’s Dear Mr. Sinatra, 2017’s Sinatra & Jobim @ 50), the Fab Four (1998’s Meet the Beatles, 2015’s Midnight McCartney), Duke Ellington (2010’s Rockin’ in Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington) and most notably, Nat King Cole (1994’s Dear Mr. Cole, 2019’s For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole). For his new effort, Stage & Screen, Pizzarelli turned to a collection of classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood. The idea to go down this path came out of a weekly live stream the guitarist had been doing shortly after the pandemic lockdown started.

Joined by bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, Pizzarelli leads his new trio through a gamut of ear worms ranging from “I Want to Be Happy” and “Tea For Two” from the 1925 musical No, No Nanette to “I Love Betsy” from Honeymoon in Vegas, a stage musical adapted from the 1992 film of the same name. It all wound up being a breezy three-day session cut back in November 2021 that had Pizzarelli pleased with the end result. “When we started to go back to work, we were just picking things out of the air,” he explained. ‘I Want to Be Happy’ was just a tune that we decided to play. I’ve always liked that tune—it’s a great little jazz song. And then I heard Blossom Dearie sing ‘Tea for Two’ and she sang it as a ballad. I decided to do it that way and the more we did it, the more comfortable we got with it. And then we had a number of tunes that came out of the Thursday night set. The idea was that I had all these songs and when I looked at them, some of them were from movies and some I had in my back pocket like ‘Coffee in a Cardboard Cup.’ Stage and Screen just seemed like a nice idea for lack of a better title. We put everything together and thought it would work, so that’s what happened.”

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The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) “This is a great movie. Hugo Friedhofer did the score. I actually own the record of the movie. It’s well-done from a cinematic point of view because of what it is about— veterans returning from World War II. I have a soft spot in my heart for Teresa Wright, who is also Mrs. Lou Gehrig in another movie.”

The Bridges of Madison County [musical] (2014)

“One of the greatest things I heard was Steven Pasquale and Kelli O’Hara sing the score of The Bridges of Madison County, the Jason Robert Brown show. It absolutely stunned me. That’s why I did one of Jason’s tunes. I love his work and wanted something that was current.”

The John Pizzarelli Trio will be appearing from April 25-29 at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St., NYC. Visit www.birdlandjazz.com or call 212581-3080 for more information. Visit www.longislandweekly.com to read a full feature on John Pizzarelli.

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What Is ChatGPT? The capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence language bots

BY CHATGPT specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI based on the GPT-3.5 architecture, which stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3.5. It is one of the most advanced language models available, capable of generating human-like responses to natural language queries.

The primary purpose of ChatGPT is to provide an automated conversational agent that can understand and respond to human language in a natural and intuitive manner. This makes it an ideal tool for a wide range of applications, including customer service, language translation, and chatbot development.

One of the key strengths of ChatGPT is its ability to generate responses that are not only accurate but also contextually relevant. This is achieved through the use of deep learning algorithms that analyze large amounts of text data to identify patterns and relationships between words and phrases. This enables ChatGPT to understand the meaning behind the words and respond in

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a way that is both meaningful and relevant to the context of the conversation.

Another important capability of ChatGPT is its ability to generate text that is indistinguishable from human-written content. This is achieved through the use of a large neural network that has been trained on a vast amount of text data from various sources, including books, websites, and social media. This enables ChatGPT to generate responses that are grammatically correct and free of errors, and that closely mimic the style and tone of human-written content.

However, despite its many capabilities, ChatGPT also has some limitations. One of the biggest challenges is its lack of real-world experience and knowledge. While it is capable of generating responses based on patterns and relationships in language, it does not have the same level of understanding of the world as humans do. This can sometimes result in responses that are factually incorrect or do not fully address the user’s query.

Another limitation of ChatGPT is its susceptibility to bias. Like all machine learning algorithms, ChatGPT is only as unbiased as see CHAT GPT on page 4B

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the data it has been trained on. If the training data is biased or contains stereotypes, then the responses generated by ChatGPT may also be biased or contain stereotypes. This can be a significant issue, especially in applications such as hiring or healthcare, where bias can have serious consequences.

Despite these limitations, ChatGPT is a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with machines. As machine learning algorithms continue to advance, we can expect to see even more sophisticated language models that are capable of understanding and responding to human language in increasingly sophisticated ways. With proper training and development, these models could potentially be used to create automated conversational agents that are almost indistinguishable from human interaction, opening up new possibilities for human-machine collaboration and communication.

Editor’s note: The above article, in its entirety, minus the headline and byline, was generated by ChatGPT with the prompt, “write a 600 word explanation about ChatGPT and include the capabilities and limitations.” It was generated in 20 seconds. The above response was not corrected for grammar, spelling or context in order to give the reader an understanding of what the ChatGPT bot and other similar artificial intelligence language machines are capable of. Visit www.longislandweekly.com/ chatgpt-april2023 to read more from local education officials and research librarians.

—Christy Hinko

Campus Visit Checklist

Visiting a college campus helps you get a sense of what a college — and life at that college — is like. This can help you decide whether the college is right for you.

When planning your campus visits, make sure to allow time to explore each college. While you’re there, talk to as many people as possible. These can include college admission staff, professors and students. Below are some other things you can do while visiting. Note that some activities, such as meeting with an admission officer or staying overnight in a dorm, might need to be set up in advance.

Gather Information

Find out what you need to do to apply and see if the college’s class and major offerings are what you want:

• Take part in a group information session at the admission office.

• Interview with an admission officer.

• Pick up financial aid forms.

• Sit in on a class that interests you. If classes aren’t in session, just see what the classrooms

are like.

• Meet a professor who teaches a subject that interests you.

• Talk to students about what they think of their classes and professors.

• Get the names of the people you meet and their business cards so you can contact them later if you have questions.

Explore the Campus

Get a feel for student life and

see if this college is a place where you will do well:

• Take a campus tour.

• Talk to current students about life on campus and the college.

• Check out the freshmen dorms and stay overnight with a student, if possible.

• Visit the dining hall, fitness center, library, career center, bookstore and other campus facilities.

• Talk to the coaches of sports that you may want to play.

• Walk or drive around the community surrounding the campus.

Check Out Campus Media

Tune in to learn what’s happening on campus and what’s on students’ minds:

• Listen to the college radio station.

• Read the student newspaper.

• Read other student publications, such as department newsletters, alternative newspapers and literary reviews.

• Scan bulletin boards to see what daily student life is like.

• Go to the career center and learn what services it offers.

• Browse the school’s website and any campus blogs.

Questions to Ask During Your Visit

Here are some questions you may want to ask your tour guide or students you meet on campus:

• What are the best reasons to go to this college?

• What’s it like to go from high school to college?

• What do you do in your free time? On the weekends?

• What do you love about this college?

• What do you wish you could change about this college?

• Why did you choose this college?

• What is it like to live here?

—College Board

Academy Students Prep For Regeneron Talent Search

BY DR. STEPHEN J. SULLIVAN specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

It’s 7:05 a.m. I’ve been at school for a half hour, so I slip out of Sacred Heart Academy’s (SHA) Science Research Lab for just a moment to brew myself a cup of tea. Upon my return, a half-dozen young women in blue blazers and plaid skirts have appeared seemingly out of nowhere. They are already excitedly chatting about…one senior’s recent research project on the topic of absorption spectroscopy and how it can be applied within atherosclerosis.

You’d think they owned the joint—because, well, they kind of do. And that’s just a typical Tuesday here at SHA. I love how comfortable the girls feel in a room assigned to the department chair and the research director.

According to a recent survey conducted by Junior Achievement and the research group Engine (www.ja.org), only nine percent of girls between the ages of 13 and 17 are interested in careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). But here at SHA, an all-girls, college-preparatory high school founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, just shy of 100 students practically

“live” in the Science Research Lab throughout the school year. As director of research, I mentor students as they tend to crayfish, weigh earthworms, test the starch content of pea plants or explore colleges with outstanding STEM programs. I encourage our students to challenge themselves academically, to ask tough questions and to dare to dream big. We define STEM broadly; each SciRes girl will work across the life, physical and natural sciences during her four years under our care. STEM

involves thinking critically, logically, and analytically. It also requires approaching problems persistently and creatively. SHA students are doing just that by participating in local, regional, national and international science competitions each year. Supported by gifted colleagues, I seek innovative and unconventional ways to expose these young women to the possibilities in STEM, both in college and beyond. Sure, it’s hard work for the girls. All three of my own children (Christine, Michael and Arthur) were Intel

(now Regeneron) Science Talent kids (2006, 2009, 2012), so I understand exactly what I’m asking of the girls—and their parents. The Regeneron Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Each year, approximately 2,000 student entrants submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study

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Students from Sacred Heart Academy

and are judged by leading experts in their fields. Unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and around the world, the Regeneron Science Talent Search focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation’s most promising young scientists who are creating the ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.

But students hardly enter their senior year of high school and suddenly decide to submit a six-week research project at a nationally competitive level. Here at Sacred Heart Academy, research is a four-year program, beginning with Introduction to Research 9 and including the AP Capstone Program. The SHA Research Program offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the rigor and rewards of authentic research while still in high school. This sequence of courses is directed to those students who have a keen interest in the physical, natural, and social sciences and would like to pursue excellence in areas of hands-on, original research. Students begin the program in ninth grade with the Intro to Research 9 course. Ultimately, students who continue with Research for four years will not only earn a SHA Diploma but will also have the opportunity to earn a AP Capstone Diploma, issued by the College Board and valued highly by colleges and universities around the nation and the world. Many students in the program showcase their research in publications and participate in internships with some of the nation’s top research facilities and universities.

And all of that hard work pays off. In

the last four years alone, I have mentored students who submitted 49 Regeneron proposals. Additionally, 13 girls have had research articles published in peer-reviewed journals since 2020. And since 2019, 51 girls have been invited to present original research at the prestigious (adult) Association for Psychological Association Convention; less than 250 precollegiate researchers have ever been invited in the conventions’ 35-year history.

Significantly, SHA students are comfortable explaining their work to their peers, faculty, science fair judges and journalists. Recently SHA’s principal, S. Jean Amore, CSJ explained, “In the middle of a terribly stressful time – an era of political polarization, global pandemics, European wars, and so on—Drs. Sullivan & Feinman make hard work and academic excellence ‘fun’ for seventy to ninety adolescent girls each year. Alumnae frequently write to share success stories from university, success that they consistently attribute to the influence of Science Research and the support they receive from their SHA family. It’s really quite lovely.” I couldn’t agree more. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your students succeed at university—not just gain admission to university—but truly excel upon matriculation because they were confident and prepared.

—Dr. Stephen J. Sullivan joined Sacred Heart Academy in 2018 as the Director of Research and faculty member. In addition, Dr. Sullivan is a respected senior lecturer at Columbia University.

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Fighting For Student Debt Relief At The Supreme Court

A message from Secretary Cardona on student debt relief

Recently Biden-Harris Administration mounted a powerful case for student debt relief in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

The student debt relief program will provide critical support to more than 40 million borrowers most at risk of delinquency or default when the student loan payment pause ends.

Our Administration is confident in our legal authority to adopt this plan, and today made clear that opponents of the program lack standing to even bring their case to court. While opponents of this program would deny relief to tens of millions of working- and middle-class Americans, we are fighting to deliver relief to borrowers who need support as they get back on their feet after the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.

While we await the Supreme Court’s decision, the pause on student loan payments remains in effect. Payments will resume 60 days after the Supreme Court announces its decision. If it has not made a decision or resolved the litigation by June 30, payments will resume 60 days after that.

In addition to this one-time debt relief program focused on counteracting the negative impacts of the pandemic, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and I will continue to put the needs of students and borrowers ahead of special interests, invest in college affordability, hold colleges accountable for runaway costs and unaffordable debts, and pursue historic changes to student loan repayment that will cut costs and reduce the crushing burden of student debt for millions of working families.

We will continue to provide you updates and will notify borrowers directly before payments restart.

Visit Student Aid for the latest information on student debt relief, the payment pause, and additional programs from the Department of Education to make college more accessible and affordable.

—A statement released by Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D., Secretary of Education on Feb. 28, 2023.

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This stunning colonial home at 4 Pinewood Rd. in Old Westbury sold on April 4 for $2,300,000. It sits on 1.63 acres in the heart of Old Westbury and has more than 5,000 square-feet of living space. The home has six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The kitchen is an open concept and has a combination of VIking and Sub-Zero appliances. The first floor offers multiple entertaining areas including wood-burning fireplaces throughout the house. The den is bright and offers access to the deck. The bedrooms are generously sized and have a lot of closet space. The primary suite includes a fireplace, a walk-in closet and a bathroom suite complete with a clawfoot tub and a stand-up shower. The home has a three-car attached garage, a generator connection and a fenced-in in-ground saltwater heated pool. The home has six-zone gas heat and cooking, two-zone central air conditioning, a new roof and in-ground sprinklers.

This colonial home on two level acres at 3 Bridle Path Dr. in Old Westbury sold on March 30 for $1,570,000. It has a gated entrance and three quarters of the property is fenced in. The home has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. It has a finished basement and a free-form Gunite heated saltwater pool. There is also a poolhouse and a greenhouse on the property. The home was built in 1970. It has a huge detached three car garage and an attached two car garage. The home has central heat and air conditioning. It is a perfect home to entertain guests and is centrally located to many local amenities.

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Pay Attention To Safety When Using Lawn Mowers

Spring is here and as we get our lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment out from storage to work in our yards, businesses and other green spaces, it’s important to keep safety in mind.

“Think safety first,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. “I can’t stress enough to review manufacturer’s safety guidance before starting up any equipment—especially your lawn mower. Review your owner’s manual and do maintenance on your equipment.” Tips for readying and using your equipment:

• Know not all lawn mowers are the same. Whether your mower is a garden tractor, zero turn mower or other, it has a unique design, requirements, weight classification, and other differences that impact how to use it safely. The newest machines have the latest safety standards.

• Know your specific machine. Many mowers may look similar but the technology is ever evolving with evolving safety systems. They vary in design, power supply, performance, operating parameters, and more. Your manufacturer-supplied owner’s manual will guide you in these differences. Read your owner’s manual.

• When using mowers on slopes follow the manufacturer’s guidance to the letter.

• Do not disable or alter manufacturer-installed safety equipment.

• Walk your yard before mowing. Slopes, wet grass and weather may impact equipment performance, as well as safe handling procedures. Pick up sticks and limbs that may have fallen to the ground and any loose objects that could be hit by a mower.

• Look over equipment before use. Check the air filter, oil level and gasoline tank. Watch for loose belts and missing or damaged parts. Replace any parts needed or take your equipment to a qualified service representative.

• Protect your power. Use only E10 or less fuel in gasoline-powered outdoor power equipment if it is not designed for higher ethanol blends.

• Keep children and pets away from machines during operation.

• Keep your mower clean. It will run more efficiently and last longer. Always remove dirt, oil or grass before using and storing. Store equipment in a dry place, avoiding damp or wet environments. Visit www.opei.org for more safety information.

—Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

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.

Alzheimer’s Foundation, Mount Sinai Host Free Memory Screening

To help Long Islanders be proactive about their brain health, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Mount Sinai South Nassau will be hosting a free memory screening event on Tuesday, April 25 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the atrium of Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital (One Healthy Way, Oceanside). No advanced registration is required, and there are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Parking is available in the visitor’s lot.

Memory screenings are quick (approximately 10-15 minutes), noninvasive, and consist of a series of questions to gauge memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions. They are similar to other routine health screenings, such as those for blood pressure, cholesterol and skin checks. Screenings are administered one on one by a qualified professional, and results are confidential. Results are not a diagnosis, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation.

“Annual memory screenings should be part of everyone’s health and wellness routine, regardless of whether you’re experiencing memory problems. Just as we regularly check other facets of our health, we need a checkup from the neck up too,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “We are pleased to work with Mount Sinai South Nassau to provide this free service to the community.”

“The information from the screening helps

you and your physician take charge of your brain health and plan for and implement lifestyle changes as well as take advantage of treatments that will slow memory loss and the decline of thinking skills,” said Adhi Sharma, MD, President of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “My colleagues I and strongly encourage residents to get screened and take advantage of this free and essential screening.”

Early detection of memory impairments is extremely important. Many different conditions can cause memory issues, including treatable or curable conditions such as vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, urinary tract infections, sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, and depression.

Even in the case of a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer’s, early detection can provide greater opportunity to begin treatments that can help slow the symptoms of the disease, as well as taking part in a clinical trial. In addition, it affords the person the chance to take advantage of community services, such as support groups and therapeutic programming, that can help maximize quality of life, as well as have a greater say in making legal, financial and health care decisions.

For more information about the free memory screening program on April 25, please contact Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Community Education Department at 516377-5333 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at 866-232-8484.

—Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame Offers Scholarship

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF) will award $500 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships will provide funding for eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) counties who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in music. To apply and to read the eligibility requirements, please download the scholarship application (https://www.limusichalloffame.org/scholarshipsgrants/).

Student Scholarships Applications

Deadline: Friday May 12th, 2023

All applications must be postmarked by the application due date in order to be accepted.

The LIMHOF Education Committee will base selections on the completed application and the following:

• 400 to 500-word essay on education and career goals

• High school transcript

• Letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the applicant’s commitment to a music career

Eligibility criteria:

• Graduating high school senior from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn (Kings) or Queens counties

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Accepted full-time at an accredited college or university

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in music

• Demonstrate Financial need

• U.S. citizen or legal resident with I-55 permanent residency

More information and applications may be found at https://www.limusichalloffame.org/scholarshipsgrants/

—Submitted by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Home Of Giants: More Thrills At Yankee Stadium

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

By the 1920s, baseball and prizefighting were the two major American sports. College football was huge. However, it wasn’t until the mid-1950s and the advent of television that the pro game took hold.

Whatever the attraction, Yankee Stadium was where history was made.

Starting in the Twenties, the Stadium was host to many great fights.

They included such championship brawls as the 1939 Joe Louis-Max Schmeling fight, in which Louis avenged an earlier defeat; plus those between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano, Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid Gavilan, Sandy Sadler and Willie Pep, Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles, and Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson.

A favorite was the June 28, 1939 bout between Louis and Tony “Two-Ton” Galento. The latter was known as “the Battlin’ Barkeep” as he tended bar in The Bronx in between ring dates. Imagine the conversation.

GALENTO: Got to take the night off, boss.

BOSS: And why?

GALENTO: Gotta take the train to the Stadium.

BOSS: What for?

GALENTO: The fights!

BOSS: Yeah?

GALENTO: Gotta step into the ring with Joe Louis. See you when it’s over!

(Louis won in a fourth-round TKO, even though Galento staggered the champ with a second-round haymaker.)

By the 1950s, the Yankee Stadium neighborhood was changing rapidly. The flight to Queens and Long Island was in full swing. Plus, fights were now televised.

On Sept. 28, 1976, at the newly-refurbished Stadium, defending heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali took on challenger Ken Norton. By now, Ali was 37. His best days were behind him. Ali won in a decision, one hotly disputed in the media and by the fans. By 1976, the crime situation in The Bronx was becoming out-of-control. A disparaging article on the fight in Sports Illustrated trashed the building as “Junkie Stadium,” while observing local thugs pawing the ladies in attendance. Prize fights would have to

take place elsewhere.

But not football games. New York, in the early and mid-1900s, was a capital for Ellis Island immigrants and their offspring. The most famous college team in America was the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. The Irish often played at Yankee Stadium and the “D” train and Number Four trains were packed with the “subway alumni,” those ethnic Catholics came to cheer the Irish of Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy and such Heisman Trophy winners as Angelo Bertelli, Johnny Lujack, Leon Hart, Johnny Lattner, and Paul Hourning.

A zenith was reached on Nov. 9, 1946. Both Notre Dame and the Army squad

coached by Earl Blaik were undefeated. It was more than a game. The postwar era represented an unprecedented peak of American history. Victorious in the European and Asian theaters of World War II, the game showcased the pride and greatness of this now-invincible nation. The game was the most anticipated match in college football history, ending in a thrilling, but inconclusive 0-0 tie.

With the nationally-televised Dec. 30, 1958 National Football League title game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts, pro football made its debut as the new national pastime.

The game, naturally, took place at Yankee Stadium. The daylight turned from dusk to darkness as the two teams battled each other to a heart-stopping overtime barn burner, with the Colts and their quarterback great, Johnny Unitas, winning on a one-yard touchdown run by Alan Ameche.

That day, the Giants were led by quarterback Y.A. Tittle, plus Kyle Rote and matinee idol Frank Gifford in the backfield. The Giants were on a roll of their own. Two years earlier, while also playing at Yankee Stadium, the Giants defeated the Chicago Bears in the “tennis shoes’” game to capture the NFL crown. (The field was covered with ice. Head coach Jim Lee Howell instructed his charges to play in sneakers, an idea that worked swimmingly.)

At Yankee Stadium, the Giants, under

Allie Sherman, won consecutive Eastern Conference titles in 1961, 1962, and 1963, only to lose to the Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers and the George Halas Bears in the title games. By 1972, the Giants were through with the House That Ruth Built, settling eventually in the swamps of New Jersey.

The year 2008 was the final one for the 1923 Yankee Stadium. The team stayed in The Bronx, which was great news. It’s not the same. The players, then and now, are not sentimental about these matters. In the old Yankee Stadium, however, players knew they were competing on turf where legends had roamed.

Today’s Yankee Stadium is just another ballpark hosting just another team. The old Yankees were under unbearable pressure, year after year, to win pennants and World Series titles. Managers and players suffered from ulcers, drinking problems, failed marriages. In 1961, while chasing Babe Ruth’s single season home run record, Roger Maris got so nervous that his hair began falling out. That pressure is no longer there.

There’s no need to despair. A century hence, the current Yankee Stadium, glorious as it is now, will grow old. A new Yankee Stadium, one constructed on ground where the 1923 Stadium once stood, will be constructed. History wheels will churn again. Let’s just hope that no youngster says to his pop, “Daddy, who was that man, Babe Ruth?”

Alan Ameche barreled in for the championship winning score. (Courtesy of For The Shoe)

Action from the 1938 Louis-Schelming bout. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). So many come to you with outstretched hands. If only you could help them all... Who knows? Maybe you will! If you do, it will be a byproduct of you following the impulses to help yourself. What do you want? If you don’t know yet, you will by the end of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Accept what you want and accept what you don’t want. Acceptance is crucial to change because you cannot change that which you don’t take on. ink of your current situation as a vehicle. You can drive this wherever you want, but you have to get inside it rst. Acceptance puts you in the driver’s seat.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve been known to do amazing things even when you’re tired, not in the mood, under the weather or otherwise encumbered.

Bottom line: You’re the kind of person who comes through to the best of your ability no matter what. Quietly celebrate your strength and others will celebrate you far less quietly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s easier to wake the sleeping than it is to wake the ones who think they are already awake. Luckily, it’s not your job to be the alarm clock. It will be enough for you to simply note the alertness of those around you, meet them where they are and then raise awareness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you want someone to love you back, that’s a less optimal goal than wanting to see their smile. Focusing on others comes easy to you this week. e attention you give them brings you out of your own mind and into the heart of the world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Needing to know the reason for things is only human. e moment the mind lands on a reason (any reason at all, really), cognitive dissonance resolves. Until that point, agitation drives us forward. is week, provide reasons for people and for yourself. If you don’t, you leave yourself open to speculative ction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You keep putting yourself in new situations because they always lead to self-discovery. If there isn’t enough novelty around you, a change of location will help. Travel is an especially e ective way to jump-start your energy. If it doesn’t work for this week, at least get something on the books. Looking forward to travel can be half the fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). “ e more the merrier” only works up to a point. And for most of what you’re doing this week, merriment isn’t the point anyway. Small groups are better for keeping everyone accountable. When too many get involved, there’s a di usion of responsibility. You’re the leader who helps everyone see how much they count. Together you’ll move mountains.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No one can get you to move if you don’t want to today. You are self-directed. You follow your whims and do what you tell yourself to do. Follow-through matters much more than what you actually follow through with. It could be anything. e important thing is to trust yourself and know that you are compliant with your higher wishes.

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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Welcome to your pickup year when you’ll have opportunities to swing back and pick up what you might have lost along the way. Some will nish a degree, others will take another whirl at a relationship that didn’t work out the rst time. Among the found items will be material objects such as jewelry as well as things of emotional value, such as the respect of an authority gure or the acknowledgement of a group. More highlights: complex relationships that get simple and lovely, a winning to please your inner child and a physical breakthrough.

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Solution: 20 Letters

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Favourite foods

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Buns

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Chops

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Mousse

Pasta

Pate

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Stew

Sugar

Sweet

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Tarts

Tomato

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At the second table, with France North-South this time, the same contract was reached, and again the opening lead was a diamond. But at this table the French declarer played the hand more scientifically and went down as a result.

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It is possible to play a hand correctly and get a bad result, and to play the same hand incorrectly and get a good result. Consider the accompanying deal from a European championship match between Norway and France.

At the first table, with a Norwegian pair North-South, six spades was reached on the bidding sequence shown. West led the king of diamonds, and declarer breezed through the play to bring in the slam with an overtrick for a score

After taking the diamond with the ace, he was unwilling to settle for a mere 50% chance of making the contract by relying exclusively on a trump finesse. Instead, he decided to play the A-K-Q of hearts in the hope that the opposing hearts were divided 3-3 (a 36% chance), in which case he could discard his diamond loser on the third round of hearts.

He also had the added chance that even if the hearts broke 4-2, he could still fall back on the trump finesse. All factors considered, this gave him about a 2-to-1 chance to make the slam.

Unfortunately, West ruffed the second heart lead and cashed the queen of diamonds, and South went down one.

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Temple Judea Sponsors Food And Clothing Drives

It has always been the commitment of Temple Judea to help those in need of basic essentials. It is the year-round goal of the Social Action Committee to fulfill this responsibility.

Sadly there are communities whose residents need extra help in providing food, clothing and other necessities.

With the guidance of the Committee Chairs, Rita Marcus and Alicia Munves, collection projects of these items are organized throughout the year.

Recently the annual Prom Clothing Drive was instituted, providing “dressy” clothing and accessories to high school graduating students who otherwise would not have the means to be dressed in special outfits for their graduation social events.

Another recent project was a collection of fresh fruits and vegetables, which included bagged potatoes, carrots, onions and apples. When the collection was completed at the Temple, the large quantity of food was brought to a community agency for distribution.

In March, the Social Action Committee assembled boxes of kosher for Passover foods. These will be distributed to Jewish families who may not be able to purchase these Passover products for their special holiday observance.

At various times throughout the year, canned and boxed food drives, as well as collections of cleaning supplies, are held at Temple Judea, and are then brought to the Sid Jacobson JCC for distribution to areas where they are most needed.

Temple Judea offers a wide range of interesting, stimulating and community-involved activities. New members are always welcome. 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (exit 36n on L I E); 516 621-8049; temple-judea.com

—Submitted by Temple Judea

Theodore W. Henning

Theodore W. Henning of Plandome, NY passed away on April 6, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 97 years old.

Ted was the youngest of four children of George and Else Henning. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where he attended Adelphi Academy. Ted enlisted in the US Navy V-12 Program upon graduation from high school during World War II and was assigned to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineering program. Following his assignment on the USS Montpelier, Ted attended Columbia Business School under the GI Bill. He was recalled by the Navy in 1952 to serve in the Korean War aboard the USS Midway. Following his military service, Ted worked at the family business, Belmont Metals, in Brooklyn for almost 70 years, making him the longest serving employee in Belmont’s 125+ year history.

Ted was very connected to Manhasset where he lived for 60 years. Many close friends were from his beloved Congregational Church and Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. He enjoyed many happy years sailing, skiing, stargazing, and traveling with his family and friends. Ted also served as a member of the Manhasset School Board for six years in the 1970’s, including a term as President.

Many remember Ted as being truly unique in his curiosity about everyone and everything. In recent years, his limited hearing and mobility did not stop him, and he stayed actively connected with everyone through his many emails and texts. They often included information relevant to that person’s life, and he always loved receiving updates and photos in return. In regards to world issues, Ted was particularly passionate about population growth and its impact on the earth. He remained mentally sharp, active, and engaged until his final days.

Ted is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie; children Robin Rocchi (Albino) of Harrison, NY, Theodore Henning (Denise) of New York City, and Christine Ferrante (Michael) of Portland, OR; five beloved grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Ruth, George, and Robert Henning.

A memorial service will be planned for later this spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Congregational Church of Manhasset, or the George Henning (1933) Memorial Scholarship Fund at MIT.

Town Celebrates Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant’s 60 Years

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava attended the 60th Anniversary celebration for Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant on March 28. The family owned and operated restaurant has been serving up the classics to its customers and local residents for six decades. Louie’s first opened in 1963 and moved to its current home at 339 Plandome Road in 1972.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town officials with staff at Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant.

(Photo by the Town of North Hempstead)

Social Action Committee members

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NIH Awards Northwell $4.7M To Study Nephrotic Syndrome In Children

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the homes of pediatric research at Northwell, two grants totaling $4.73 million to study nephrotic syndrome – a kidney disorder that causes the body to pass too much protein into the urine – specifically in children. Investigators will kickstart two different research studies, with the funding over the course of five years.

Nephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the clusters of small blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste and excess water from the blood. This condition often causes swelling, particularly in the feet and ankles, and increases the risk of other health problems, including kidney failure.

Led by Christine B. Sethna, MD, division director of pediatric nephrology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and associate professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell and the Feinstein Institute, the $1.03 million grant was awarded last year and will be used to fund a new clinical trial for children with nephrotic syndrome using vagus nerve stimulation. Children with nephrotic syndrome are exposed to

prolonged courses of steroids and other immunosuppressant medications which could have adverse effects. This research plans to study the mechanism of action by stimulating the vagus nerve – which can be activated non-invasively on the ear – to have immunomodulatory effects mediated by the inflammatory reflex and spleen.

The vagus nerve is often referred to as the body’s superhighway – it connects the brain with all major organs and controls functions like heart rate, breathing and gastrointestinal function. When the nerve is stimulated, it can reduce inflammation, which is a trigger for many diseases and helps reset the body’s immune system.

“This funding will allow us to study, and ultimately help, children living with nephrotic syndrome and better understand how the condition can best be treated without negative side effects that steroids and medications could potentially leave,” said Dr. Sethna, principal investigator on the studies. “These advancements can further the evidence that drugs are not always necessary to alleviate a problem, especially in young children.”

The second grant of $3.7 million was awarded last month and will be used to initiate the kNIGHT study, which will focus

on nocturnal hypertension in children with nephrotic syndrome. The observational study will examine the nighttime blood pressure and cardiovascular outcomes in children with nephrotic syndrome at 22 different centers. This data will inform future research and trials around this common trait of high nighttime blood pressure.

“Dr. Sethna is conducting valuable research to better understand nephrotic syndrome in children,” said Charles Schleien, MD, MBA, the Philip Lanzkowsky MD Chair and Professor of Pediatrics and Anesthesiology and senior vice president of pediatric services at Northwell Health. “With the support of these two grants, one day children may have new treatment options to help manage their disease and improve their overall quality of life.”

The Feinstein Institutes is the global scientific home of bioelectronic medicine, which combines molecular medicine, neuroscience and biomedical engineering. At the Feinstein Institutes, medical researchers use modern technology to develop new device-based therapies to treat disease and injury.

“Children with nephrotic syndrome suffer from the symptoms of the illness and from the side effects of steroids used in treatment,” said Kevin J. Tracey, MD, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes, and Karches Family Distinguished Chair in Medical Research. “Dr. Sethna’s research into vagus nerve stimulation to reverse the inflammation is an important step towards finding alternate therapies.”

Built on years of research in molecular mechanisms of disease and the link between the nervous and immune systems, Feinstein Institutes researchers discover neural targets that can be activated or

inhibited with neuromodulation devices, like vagus nerve implants, to control the body’s immune response and inflammation. If inflammation is successfully controlled, diseases – such as arthritis, pulmonary hypertension, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, diabetes, cancer and autoimmune diseases – can be treated more effectively.

Beyond inflammation, using novel brain-computer interfaces, our researchers developed techniques to bypass injuries of the nervous system so that people living with paralysis can regain sensation and use their limbs. By producing bioelectronic medicine knowledge, disease and injury could one day be treated with our own nerves without costly and potentially harmful pharmaceuticals.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Shopping Charity Event With The Women’s Club Of Flower Hill

Shop & Fundraise at Love Shack Fancy & The Women’s Club of Flower Hill. Make it a Ladies Night or a Mom & Daughter Spree! Perfect time to shop for Graduation & Summer Parties! 10% discount offered during the event from 4pm-6pm on Monday April 24th.

10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Katie Oppo Research Fund. KORF is a non profit that funds research to target the causes of ovarian cancer and investigates viable, groundbreaking avenues of prevention, treatment and cure. Katherine Rose “Katie” Oppo, a Flower Hill resident, graduated from Manhasset High School in 2009 when she was diagnosed with stage four small cell carcinoma of the ovary,

hypercalcemic type - an aggressive form of the disease - and passed only a few months later.

The Women’s Club of Flower Hill (WCoFH) is a community organization, founded in 1949. It spans among three beautiful towns on the North Shore of Long Island. These towns include Manhasset, Port Washington and Roslyn.

The objective of WCoFH is to be to promote civic, social and cultural interests among its members and to collect or otherwise raise funds for charitable and philanthropic purposes, specifically children’s charities.

—Submitted by the Women’s Club Of Flower Hill

Christine B. Sethna, MD, division director of pediatric nephrology.

(Photo by Feinstein Institutes)

April Declared Donate Life Month In Town Of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and members of the Town Board joined with medical professionals from Northwell Health, representatives from LiveOnNY and Long Island TRIO, as well as kidney transplant recipients to declare April as Donate Life Month in the Town of North Hempstead. Donate Life Month is a month dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging organ donation.

“There are currently over 8,000 children and adults on the lifesaving transplant list in New York alone, and nationwide, there are over 100,000 people waiting on a transplant. Every 9 minutes, another name is added to the transplant waitlist, and sadly, approximately 500 New Yorkers die each year because the organ they need is not donated in time,” Supervisor DeSena said. “These are truly sobering statistics. This month, the town is working to bring awareness and encourage residents to pay it forward and consider organ donation, an act that many religions celebrate as one final act of kindness. In signing up as an organ donor, one person can save up to eight lives

through organ donation and enhance the lives of up to 75 more people through tissue donation.”

At the event, multiple organ transplant recipients told their personal stories detailing how transplantation has saved

their lives. On hand were kidney recipient Michael Strong, Chief of Safety and Emergency Response Training for the MTA, and Pete Prudente, a Glen Cove firefighter, who started a chain of donations after he donated his kidney to a stranger, spoke of

the important impact transplantation has played in their lives.

Additionally, Dr. Ernesto Molmenti, Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation at North Shore University Hospital, spoke regarding the kidney transplantation center at that hospital, which was recently rated #1 in the country for one-year survival of transplant recipients by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.

“Those who make the decision to donate their organs, either through living donation or at the time of their passing, allow our Northwell team to give others in need a second chance at life. With a long list of patients awaiting vital organs, we must encourage our friends, family and neighbors to contribute to this important cause,” Ernesto P. Molmenti, MD, PhD, MBA, said.

Finally, a Donate Life flag was raised outside of Town Hall, and will stay there throughout the duration of the month. For those looking for more information about becoming an organ donor, visit www. LiveOnNY.org

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Town Officials Host Senior Spring Fling Dances

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena, Councilmembers

Peter Zuckerman, Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte, and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava were proud to host the Town’s Senior Spring Fling Dances at the “Yes We Can” Community Center and Clinton G. Martin Park on March 24 and 31. More than 100 senior residents were welcomed for an afternoon of dancing, food, and games. This event is part of the Department of Community Services’ full slate of programming for seniors that takes place all year long. For more information, please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman speaking at the Senior Spring Fling Dance

Dancing at Spring Fling (Contributed photos)

Councilmember Dalimonte and Supervisor DeSena with town seniors

Town officials at the Senior Spring Fling Dance

Town officials with the new donate life flag.

(Photo by the Town of North Hempstead)

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Manhasset Board Of Education Celebrates Student Leaders And Volunteers

The Manhasset community gathered in the auditorium of Munsey Park Elementary School for the Manhasset Public Schools’ board of education meeting on April 4. To kick off the meeting, the board recognized several students and staff members.

Four executive officers of the Munsey Park Student Council were announced by Munsey Park Principal Chad Altman. The board congratulated student council president John (Jack) Deignan, treasurer Rhea Khurana, vice-president Andrew Palumbo and secretary Julia Renton for their leadership. In addition, students and staff involved in the elementary and high school CAPP programs were recognized.

Anne Soldano, one of the coordinators of Children at Play Plus (CAPP), spoke about the elementary CAPP program which is held at Shelter Rock Elementary School. This unique after-school program focuses on teaching appropriate play and social and communication skills to students with special needs from Shelter Rock. Along with staff members, some Shelter Rock students volunteer in the program to support their

peers.

“They have dedicated their time and energy to help other children develop the skills they need to be successful in social situations,” said Soldano.

She commended the 14 staff members and the 20 Shelter Rock students who volunteer in the program.

Anne Tear, coordinator of the Community Adolescent Peer Partnership (CAPP), spoke about the CAPP program at the high school level. This after-school program uses both structured and unstructured activities and games to teach social skills. Tear spoke highly of the partnership between the staff, students and peers which makes the program a success. She honored the 10 staff members and the top 10 student volunteers from the high school who “go above and beyond what the typical volunteer would do.”

Every student and staff member that was honored during the meeting received a certificate from the Manhasset Board of Education for making a difference.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Research Student Recognized In “Our Future Is Science” Contest

Manav Gupta, a junior from Manhasset Secondary School, was recently selected as one of the top five winners in the Our Future is Science contest, sponsored by the Aspen Institute and Coda Societies. The contest, which connects STEAM and social justice, was open to high school students across the country, ages 14-24. Students were challenged to create a video sharing how science can be used as a tool to solve a problem in their community.

Gupta’s winning video submission which

ran for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, spotlighted the Manhasset Bay and the excess nitrogen that is found in it. Excess nitrogen allows algae to grow within ecosystems, destroying the biodiversity. As a science research student, Gupta gravitates towards environmental research. He specifically chose this topic because he believed it was something very prevalent.

In his winning video, Gupta not only highlighted the excess nitrogen in the Manhasset Bay, but also shared how to solve the issue.

“We can extract this nitrogen from the Bay and purify it into something that is reusable,” he said.

Gupta’s video was judged by a panel of scientists and practitioners. They were impressed by his creativity, innovation, originality and thought as it pertained to a community problem and solution. As one of the top five winners, Gupta will receive a prize of $500 and his winning video will be featured on the Our Future is Science website later this spring.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Mathletes Soar In Eighth-grade Competition

Seventh and eighth-grade students on Manhasset Secondary School’s Junior Mathletes team recently participated in the eighth-grade level of the New York Math League competition. The team, led by teacher Mona Lee, successfully placed 6th out of 51 schools statewide and took home first place among all the participating schools in Nassau County.

In addition, three Manhasset students ranked in the New York State Top 16 for their outstanding individual league performance. Seventh-grader Sophia Fulton, along with eighth-grader and captain Roy Choi received a score of 32/35, and seventh-grader Aidan He received a 31/35. Both Fulton and He will serve as the team’s co-captains next school year.

The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates the entire junior mathletes team on their great achievement.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

From left, Manhasset seventh-graders Aidan He and Sophia Fulton and eighthgrader Roy Choi, placed in the state’s top 16 for their individual league performance.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

The executive officers of the Munsey Park Student Council were honored during the Manhasset Public Schools’ board of education meeting on April 4.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

Shelter Rock student volunteers in the Children at Play Plus program were recognized during the Manhasset Public Schools’ board of education meeting on April 4.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

Staff members and student volunteers from the Community Adolescent Peer Partnership program were honored during the Manhasset Public Schools’ board of education meeting.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset junior Manav Gupta was named a winner in the “Our Future is Science” contest. (Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

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