Port Washington News 4/05/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Sharing LIRR Stories

Community forum in Port to share experiences and ideas for improving the new train schedules

take them where they need to go.

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

At the end of March, Residents Forward hosted a community forum to discuss the scheduling and service changes the MTA LIRR has made to the Port Washington Line due to the recent opening of Grand Central Madison.

Since the new station has opened, train schedules have been altered to accommodate trains running to Grand Central. Port Washington commuters have been following the same LIRR schedules for years and have worked their commutes around the schedules perfectly. The altered train schedules have made people rework their morning and evening routines to fit a new LIRR timetable, which would have been fine if not for the difficulties presenting now. Commuters have found themselves needing to transfer trains to make their commutes work, resulting in extended commute times and many minutes wasted waiting for transfer trains.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, and Port commuters Ian Rasmussen and Ariana Parasco sat on the panel of the forum to share their thoughts and hear concerns from residents.

While everyone has expressed their gratefulness to the MTA for the completion of this project, the snags in the scheduling need to be worked through to give riders a more seamless commute.

In an interview with Rasmussen, he spoke about the experiences commuters are having to run and catch trains because the next one won’t be for an hour, scurrying through Jamacia to make a transfer, or having to trek

across platforms in Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn to find a connecting train.

“Transfering used to mean getting off at Jamaica, walking across the platform and getting on the other train. So it would cost you your seat, but it didn’t exactly cost you any amount of time because then the train to Brooklyn would go one way and the train to Penn Station would go the other,” explained Rasmussen. “All of it’s been scrapped in favor of this new operating vision wherein you don’t have time transfers. You can change trains at Jamaica, but there’s no sense in which line your train to Penn Station is going to connect with a Brooklyn train. It actually makes the trip substantially longer because those transfers are anywhere from five minutes to 20 minutes of standing.”

Jamaica used to be a busy hub for train transfers and connections; you could go to Jamacia and the station would appear empty because people are shuffling between connection trains. Now, people are reporting that there are just hundreds of people standing on platforms because they have five to ten minutes of waiting for a train that will

Under the new service plan, the idea is that trains alternate between the two Manhatten terminals, Penn and Grand Central. While it used to be about two trains an hour to Port from Penn, now there is one from Port to Penn and one from Port to Grand Central.

“Essentially, the amount of trains leaving from Penn has been halved,” said Rasmussen.

While this proves to be a dilemma for many regular commuters, it’s also a problem for people attending concerts and sporting events at Madison Square Garden (MSG), which is right above Penn. MSG is one of the world’s most famous venues, hosting popular concerts and popular sporting events weekly. When MSG events are done, the people are going to catch a train at Penn since it is right below them. Since the trains from Penn have been halved for Grand Central service, the mob scenes of people leaving MSG combined with regular commuters have made the station and trains packed.

During COVID-19, the MTA made train capacity available to riders via it’s app and a sign on the platforms. This was originally used for social distancing reasons, but now people are checking the train capacities regularly.

One night, Rasmussen’s friend was commuting home from Penn when a sports game ended at MSG. The friend was in a packed Penn with hundreds of people waiting for the next train.

Rasmussen checked the app to see train capacities and said, “I could see that the train that had left Grand Central while all those people were angrily waiting in Penn, had left Grand Central with maybe 25 people.”

Another issue commuters are facing is the trek out of Grand Central. The escalators to get out of Grand Central can add an extra six to ten minutes to commute time.

“There are times when a person standing on the street on the east side of Manhattan should probably just go to Penn Station,

rather than Grand Central. But there are almost no instances where a person standing on the west side of Manhattan should go to Grand Central should go over to the east side. And that has everything to do with that. That six-minute offset to get into Grand Central,” explained Rasmussen.

Increased waiting time at both Jamacia for connecting trains and at Penn for a Port train is causing lots of frustration for commuters. At the Residents Forward community forum, Rasmussen shared that many people expressed the same issue.

“Just one person after another in that audience last week got up and explained here’s how long it used to take me and here’s how long it takes me today. And it’s a disaster,” he said.

In response to these situations, local elected officials are asking commuters affected by the schedule changes to make their voices heard. Councilwoman Dalimonte posted to Facebook after the community forum in support of residents and encouraging them to speak up.

“I am also grateful to the many residents/ commuters who spent the evening with us to share their frustrations, ask thoughtful questions, and offer insightful suggestions for improvements,” wrote Councilwoman Dalimonte. “We are all united on this issue, and it is crucial that we all raise our voices loudly and in unison about the specific changes we need.”

Councilwoman Dalimonte also shared that Residents Forward will be compiling the improvements suggested based on the forum discussion and drafting a community letter to send to the MTA.

Assemblywoman Sillitti has an LIRR survey for commuters to fill out. Visit nyassembly.com/mem/?ad=016 to participate.

Senator Jack Martins also has a petition posted on his website called ‘Make The MTA Keep Its Promise!’ Visit nysenate.gov/ senators/jack-m-martins to find the petition and participate.

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti at the Port Washington train station encouraging commuters to participate in the survey.

(From the office of Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti)

Its Mission Has Gone Global

FRANK RIZZO

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There are youth anywhere who have been touched by trauma or terrorism, ranging from the terror attacks in 2001 to the mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville on March 27.

Started to serve the children of Manhasset residents killed on September 11, 2001, Tuesday Children’s reach and programs have expanded over its 21-year existence.

As those children grew up, their needs changed, and Tuesday’s Children started mentoring and career advisory programs for them.

Tuesday, of course, refers to that September morning seared into the memory of anyone of sentient age.

With the passage of time, it embraced Gold Star families, those who lost service members in the wars generated by the terror attacks.

It started a program—Common Bond— to bring together youth from 34 nations victimized by terrorism. To date, more than 1,000 have participated in an initiative to “build relationships across cultural, historical, ideological and political differences.”

After the murder of 26 children and staff at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, Tuesday’s Children was contacted for help and opened a resiliency center there that is still operational.

It holds periodic conferences and programs under its Community Resilience program to offer its expertise in serving those impacted by terrorism, military conflict and mass violence. It created a Survivors of Tragedy Outreach Program (STOP) to, in the words of the program, “[elevate] the voices of those directly impacted by tragedies to help other communities heal.”

But despite this global reach, Tuesday’s

Children always come back to where it started.

On March 28, dozens gathered at the Plandome Country Club for the annual Plandome Benefit to raise the thousands of dollars necessary for its activities.

“We’ve done this event since 2002 here at Plandome—21 years,” Executive Director Terry Sears said to applause. “We commemorate the birthplace of where Tuesday’s Children was started. It was actually in this room in March of 2002, that hundreds of people gathered. It was in the wake of 9/11. And you know, like all of us, we didn’t know where to begin.”

With Manhasset so deeply impacted by the terror attacks, Sears related, the aspiring organization made a solemn promise to the community’s children and has kept that promise. It even helped people through the disruptions and emotional traumas of the pandemic, she observed.

The Honorees

The evening honored Dr. Sylvia Arora and Dr. Navin Arora, as well as the Plandome Fire Department.

Dr. Sylvia is a former military medical officer who served in Operation Iraqi

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Freedom. She completed her pediatric residency at Walter Reed Medical Center/ National Naval Medical Center, receiving the Army Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the Year Award. She was affiliated with Manhasset Pediatrics and is currently working with the New York City Department of Health in its school division. She is a member of the American Legion Post 304 and the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 304 in Manhasset.

Dr. Navin deployed alongside his wife in Iraq and is a dermatologist. An Army physician for 12 years, he served in clinical and leadership levels within the military and private sector. He is still involved with the Department of Veterans Affairs and belongs to American Legion Post 304 in Manhasset. Currently, he is a clinical assistant professor at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

The Plandome Fire Department is celebrating its 110th anniversary. It consists of about 90 active members who collectively donate hundreds of hours of time to the community. According to the program, “the PFD actively engages with the local community through fire prevention education

in schools and for scout troops, fire truck rides on Memorial Day, water hose fights on Independence Day, Christmas tree delivery via fire truck and helping Santa and his elves bring smiles to children young and old throughout the village.”

In his remarks, Tuesday’s Children Chairman John Cahalane declared, “I am a Tuesday’s Child,” and related his escape from the 60th floor of the South Tower on that horrible morning. He considered himself fortunate to have escaped.

“When I say we wish the mission could be over, I mean, is there any more significant and ethical episode than what happened yesterday [in Nashville] to prove to us that the work that Tuesday’s Children does can’t possibly stop anytime soon? The pictures, the voices...are just too powerful for us to stop trying to bring the long term healing mission of Tuesday’s Children.”

Cahalane once again called on the generosity of attendees to help the organization’s mission.

Judging by the responses to the live and silent auctions, supporters came through. Read a longer story at www.manhassetpress.com.

The The Manhasset and Port Washington Barry families were among the 400-plus in attendance at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon hosted by Irish-Americans in Government. Pictured above, from left to right, are Nicholas Barry of Manhasset, Michael J. Barry of Port Washington, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Michael F. Barry of Manhasset. The event was held at the Garden City Hotel.

(Content submitted by Michael F. Barry)

From left, Plandome Fire Department Chief Sean Byrne, First Deputy Chief Rob Saville and Chaplain Kevin Smith, who gave the opening prayer and spoke about the department.

(Photos by Frank Rizzo)

Tuesday’s Children Executive Director Terry Sears hugs honoree Dr. Navin Arora.

Carys Hyland, a junior at Manhasset High School, sang the National Anthem. She is a junior firefighter with the Plandome Fire Department.

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Shrink Wrap Recycling Program At Manorhaven Beach Park

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte is proud to be announcing that the Town will be hosting a shrink wrap recycling program during the month of April. The program will allow boaters and Town residents to recycle their shrink wrap materials, helping to reduce waste and protect the environment.

Shrink wrap is a popular material used to protect boats and other outdoor equipment during the winter months. The shrink wrap produced from wrapping a boat can result in more than 15 pounds of plastic. This plastic is then bound for landfills where it can take hundreds of years to break down.

“This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and make a real difference for our environment,” said Councilmember Dalimonte. “By recycling our shrink wrap materials, we can help to reduce waste and ensure that our planet remains a beautiful place to live for future generations.”

The shrink wrap recycling program at Manorhaven Beach Park is designed to

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address this issue by providing a convenient and environmentally friendly way for people to dispose of their shrink wrap. This is open to all members of the community, and participants will be able to drop off their shrink wrap materials at the designated recycling containers located in the parking lot.

When disposing of your shrink wrap please remember to keep shrink wrap clean and dry, remove all tape and rope, and please bundle shrink wrap neatly.

The recycling program is open from now untill April 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the shrink wrap recycling program, please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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In the March, 15-March, 22 issue of the Port Washington News an article was published on page four titled ‘Water District Co-Hosts Webinar For Irrigation Contractors’. The article reviews the second Irrigation Contractor Training Webinar hosted by the Port Washington Water District (PWWD), the Roslyn Water District and the Irrigation Association of New York.

A correction in the fourth paragraph updates the last sentence from “45.4 gallons” to “45.5 million gallons.” See the paragraph below for the corrected text in bold.

“The PWWD also highlighted its Do It For Port! water conservation campaign, which launched last year. The campaign consisted of numerous events aimed at educating residents on what they can do to conserve water in their everyday lives. The 2022 Irrigation Contractor Training Webinar took place last February and, when combined with the increased public awareness created by Do It For Port!, yielded substantial conservation results. Summer of 2022 was one of the driest Long Island has seen in years, and yet when compared to all similarly dry summers since 2010, the PWWD saved an average of approximately 45.5 million gallons of water pumped.”

—Correction information provided by the Port Washington Water District

In the March, 22-March, 28 issue of the Port Washington News an article as published on page 10 titled, ‘New York’s Leading Mentoring Organization To Host 20th Anniversary Conference’. The article announced the annual Mentoring Matters Conference, a virtual event that brings mentoring experts, practitioners, and youth leaders from across the state together.

A correction in the subhead and tenth paragraph updates Mike Fagbemi as from the National Center on Deaf-Blindness in Sands Point. The conference took place on March 31 and Fagbemi from the National Center on Deaf-Blindness hosted a workshop focuing on working with different populations and communities.

—Correction information provided by MENTOR New York

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Ling Maris

Ling Maris of Manhasset, New York, died at the age of 84 on March 17. Ling grew up in Chinatown and Harlem, NY, and cared for her two younger siblings, Lingee Gulstad and Robert Wong. Ling was an artist who was brought beauty and style to everything she touched. She had a passion for entertaining, played bridge, taught mahjong, enjoyed reading and loved the opera. Ling is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Charles Maris, and is survived by her daughters, Elena Maris and Liana Maris, and her grandchildren, Anna, Charlie, Romeo and Remi. Her closest friends brought her tremendous joy, were as dear to her as family, and she loved them all with her whole heart. To leave condolences for the family please visit Ling Maris tribute page at roslynheightsfh.com

—Submitted by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home

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Calling For Governor Hochul To Fully Fund Free School Meals For All NY Students

With $280 million in funding for universal free school meals included in both the Senate and Assembly budget proposals, legislators, school administrators, and parents from Long Island joined the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island and the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Association in partnership with the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMFA) NY Kids Coalition at Jefferson Primary School to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to address the crisis of childhood hunger in schools by fully funding a statewide, permanent Healthy School Meals for All program in the FY2024 State budget.

Rebecca Sanin, President/CEO, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island said, “Long Island parents, schools, and communities are fiercely committed to advancing healthy school meals for all children in New York State. In a time in which hunger is on the rise and families face many post-pandemic challenges, ensuring that our youngest New Yorkers are provided with nutritious meals not only impacts health, educational, and psychological outcomes for children, it also reduces stress and promotes healthy families, a key priority for New York State.”

Bob Vecchio, Executive Director, Nassau Suffolk School Boards Association said, “The Nassau-Suffolk School Boards

Association call upon our elected officials in New York State to approve this critically important initiative. Food insecurities exist in all communities throughout our State. Making this one less issue that educators have to worry about makes this a worthwhile investment. Making sure all of our students are properly fed everyday in our schools will help schools and the communities they serve. Please support this initiative and pass it as part of the final approved budget. NYS

Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti said, “No child should have to go school hungry, which is why I am proud to be fighting for funding in the State budget to ensure every student in New York has access to free breakfast and lunch at school, helping them achieve their full potential. I want to thank the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island and the Nassau Suffolk School Board Association for their advocacy and efforts to help get this important initiative over the finish line as we negotiate the state budget.”

For nearly two years during the

COVID-19 pandemic, federal funding ensured students universal access to free school meals. This ended in June 2022. As a result, more than 726,000 students across New York lost access to free meals and school meal debt skyrocketed. This loss hit Long Island especially hard, with nearly 243,000 students in Nassau and Suffolk Counties losing access to free school meals.

States across the country—including California, Colorado, Nevada, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont—have already implemented Healthy School Meals for All.

Nearly 90 percent of New Yorkers support the policy and it has broad bipartisan support in the legislature. On March 14, the Senate and Assembly released budget proposals including $280 million in funding to restore free school meals for all students. Now it is up to Governor Hochul to ensure HSMFA is fully funded in the FY2024 State budget.

Funding universal free school meals in New York would ensure all students are well-nourished, no matter where they live.

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Students experiencing hunger struggle to pay attention, have lower attendance, and are more likely to experience mental and physical health problems. These challenges affect all students and they disproportionately impact Black and Latinx children.

The current means-tested school meal programs leave many behind, including families who do not qualify for free school meals but are struggling to make ends meet, students who qualify but do not participate due to stigma and administrative barriers, and students in suburban and rural schools that often cannot leverage the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to provide free meals for all.

Ensuring all students are well-fed is proven to boost test scores and improve behavioral health while reducing racial health disparities and academic achievement gaps. The benefits also extend beyond the classroom. Households whose children attend schools with universal free school meals are three times less likely to experience food insecurity.

Learn more about the Healthy School Meals for All campaign and opportunities to support free school meals for all New York students at https://schoolmealsforallny.org/.

—Submitted by the Healthy School Meals for All Coalition

to the local community that came out to support us to make BINGO night a huge success with a very special thank you to our local businesses and individual supporters for their generous donations!

DONORS

Alyssa Brantley

Angela Maguire

Anna Palermo

Anna Zoumerakis

Anne Doscas

Bianca Terilli

Callie Moliviatis

Carese Geiger

Carol Connor

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Doscas Family

Eleni Karayiannis

Eleni Saltas

Georgia Kaparos

Helen Bapis

Jean Rezin

Jess Damuck

JoAnn Wilson

Juliet Gokberk

Kara Viteritti

Kathy Fournaris

Kylie Mazon-Chambers

Laura Kavourias

Laurie Herbert

Linda Fish

Liz Tagios

Maria Dunlop

Maria Karayiannis

Maria McCarvill

Mariann Matarangas

Marina Vlahos

Melissa Clark

Melissa Kanes

Melissa Powers

Michele Cerro

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Port Washington Paraprofessionals

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BUSINESS DONORS: 40 Love Lifestyle

Adelina Salon Boutique

Aiko Sushi & Bar

American Eagle Outfitters

Angel Tips Port Washington

Area Sports

Athleta Manhasset

Avli West Hempstead

Ayhan Shish Kebab

Mediterranean Grill

Bellissimo Pizzeria

Bond + Bella Jewelry

Bonsai

Bosphorus Cafe Grill

Butterfly Nail Salon

Carlos Pizza Port Washington

Chief Graphix

Chipotle

Christie & Co Salon

Christie Lauren

Crazy Cakes

Cycle Bar Garden City

Dan-O’s Seasoning

Diane’s Place Hair Salon

DiMaggio’s Trattoria

Duchess Cookies Manhasset

Finn MacCool’s

For Five Coffee Manhasset

Funky Monkey

Gino’s Pizza & Restaurant Manhasset

Gino’s Port Washington

Glam Mom

Glamour Nails & Lashes

Good Good

Harbor Deli

Hinck’s Delicatessen

Il Bacco Ristorante

ILIA Beauty

Jane Nail Salon

Just Ingredients

Kyoord

Landmark Diner

Landmark On Main Street

La P’tite Framboise

Let There Be Bagels

Limani Hospitality Group

Louie’s Grill & Liquors

Manhasset Cinemas

Mixology Clothing Company

Nails Noble Port Washington

New London Pharmacy

New York Islanders

New York Mets

Nooks & Kindles Organic

North Shore Farms

Nubest

OrangeTheory

Port Washington

Pasta Lovers Trattoria

Pho Manhasset Poll Restaurants

Port Washington Diner

Pure Barre Manhasset

Raindew Manhasset

Reshma Threading Salon

Salon Pop

Salvatores Pizzeria

Schmear Bagel & Cafe

Senniyo Day Spa

Shine Hair Studio

Smashburger Port Washington

Smusht

SoulCycle Roslyn

Starbucks Manhasset

Starbucks Port Washington

Steiner’s Bakery

Sullivans Quay

Sunny Nail Spa

Susan Hanover Designs

Sway Nails & Spa

Tammy’s Nail & Spa

The Burger Spot Garden City

Wash Salon & Color Lounge

Waterzooi Port Washington

The Well Ground

Wild Goose

Yoga Life

Yummy Gyro

Yummy Oriental Restaurant

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

First Day of Passover

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Shed the Meds

8 a.m.-12 p.m. (North Hempstead Town Hall Parking Lot) Pharmaceutical dropoff event hosted by the Town of North Hempstead. Safely dispose of unwanted and expired medicstion. Call 311 for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Easter Sunday

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Hypertension Screenings

11 a.m.– 2 p.m. (Library Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room) St. Francis Blood Pressure screening

The Funny Poetry Show

2:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Get ready to laugh at Darren Sardelli’s hilarious poetry! This award-winning poet and children’s

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book author shows children the cool side of poetry. Darren’s relatable topics, shocking twists, and surprise endings, mixed with interaction and humor, keep everyone engaged and entertained. For children in kindergarten to 6th grade with an adult. Sponsored by the PWPL Children’s Advisory Council. Tickets required, visit pwpl.org for information.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Blackout Poetry

11 a.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Create a piece of poetry using a book page and markers, then decorate a box to display your poem. For children in third to sixth grade. Registration required at pwpl. org

Stan Wiest

2 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater) See Stan Wiest performe as part of the Afternoon T.E.A program. Afternoon T.E.A. is a free program for seniors featuring live entertainment, lectures, classic films and more.

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Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI): Creating Great Images

7:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room)

Photographer Alan Adgern will discuss identifying the subject,

creating a resting point for the viewer’s eyes, and using composition, brightness and darkening, sharping, depth of field, and cropping techniques which will make subjects stand out. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Photography Club of LI. No registration required.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

Bubbledad

2:30 p.m. (Libraru Lapham Meeting Room)

Bubbledad has brought smiles to tens of thousands of kids (and adults) with his bubble wizardry. Bubbledad infuses each show with a little fun science. For children in kindergarten to sixth grade with an adult. Sponsored by the PWPL Children’s Advisory Council. Tickets required, visit pwpl.org for information.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Free Health Screenings

10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park) St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus provides free health screenings. Screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes screening. Call 311 or more information.

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown

12 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom) The Champs-Élysées in Paris. Professor Ron Brown as he continues a series of programs exploring the great avenues of

the world, including a must do experience of the City of Light; a stroll along the Champs Élysées in Paris. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at pwpl.org/events

The Next Big Thing! Preliminary Rounds

3:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Produced with the Gold Coast Arts Center, “The Next Big Thing!” is a music competition, featuring some of the most talented young musicians and performers on Long Island. This evening’s first preliminary round will feature eight acts who will compete for a chance to move to the semi-finals. See pwpl.org/events for more details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

9:30 a.m. (Library Hagedorn Meeting Room) Seating is limited and priority will be given to Port Washington cardholders. Payment of $30 will be collected by the instructor during class. Register at www. pwpl.org/events

Paula Poundstone

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater)

Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

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What Will You Do with Your Tax Refund?

The average refund in 2022 (for the 2021 tax year) was $3,176 for individual income taxpayers, according to the IRS.1 If you expect to receive a refund in 2023 after ling your 2022 tax return, will you save or spend it? While you may be tempted to indulge, consider using the money to solidify your long-term nancial position. No matter your stage in life or the size of your refund, there are ways you can use it to help reach your current and future nancial goals. Here are a few: For people starting out in their careers:

• Add to your emergency fund. Consider saving enough to have the equivalent of at least three-to-six months’ worth of income in an emergency fund. This could come in handy if you experience a sudden interruption to your income or a major unexpected expense.

• Pay off student loans. If you are carrying college debt or other loans, applying your refund to the balance can help reduce the total interest you pay or eliminate the debt entirely. Once you pay off your loans, allocate the amount you spent each month on student loans to another nancial goal to keep building your nancial foundation.

• Invest in an IRA. Think about starting a habit of investing your tax refund each year into an IRA, where any earnings can accumulate on a tax-deferred basis. While you are limited to contributing $6,500 annually ($7,500 for those age 50 and older), the savings can add up. For example, investing a $3,000 refund each year from age 26 to 65 earning seven percent annually would build to more than $640,000. For those starting families:

• Save for a down payment on a home. A tax refund can make a meaningful impact as you accumulate enough to purchase your rst home. Consider saving enough to cover at least 20 percent of the home’s

value. Doing so will eliminate the need for private mortgage insurance, which will cost you extra in interest payments.

• Start or add to a college fund for your children. With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, starting early and saving often can help you make funding tuition a reality. Certain options may provide tax advantages, so work with your nancial and tax professionals to nd the best strategy for you.

• Invest your refund. Consider adding your refund to your portfolio, using it to accelerate progress toward your longterm goals. Your refund could be used to purchase stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other investments that are aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

• Create or update your legacy plan. Developing a will, trust, or other estate documents is important so that your wishes are clear in the event of your death. If you need to create or update legal matters, use your refund as a reason to take the next step. For those who have a solid financial foundation:

• Apply to home improvements. If you are planning to remodel your home, you may want to use the money to fund speci c upgrades, or to keep as a contingency fund throughout the project.

• Save for starting a new business. If you want to start your own business now or in retirement, the refund can provide a cash buffer to help you get started. It can either replace some of your regular income or be used to fund expenditures required to get the business up-andrunning.

For those approaching retirement:

• Increase your retirement savings. As your retirement date and goals get clearer, maximizing your retirement savings should take priority. Your

refund can help you make an additional investment towards your nancial future. If you are 50 or older and have earned income, current tax laws allow you to invest extra dollars in your IRA and workplace retirement plan. Work with your tax professional to learn about the opportunities and limitations that apply to your situation.

• Pay down your mortgage. Consider using your refund to make an additional principal payment to your home mortgage. Erasing debt prior to retirement can minimize a major nancial burden. For retirees:

• Spend it on your retirement dream. If you plan to travel or pursue a hobby in retirement, use the refund as a trigger to make it happen. Allow yourself to spend the money without guilt – after all, you’ve earned and planned for this opportunity.

• Invest in a Roth IRA. If you have any earned income that allows you to make retirement contributions, your tax refund can likely be placed into a Roth IRA. This vehicle provides potential tax-free growth of any earnings.

• Pay health care expenses. Today’s rising health care costs are often one of the biggest expenses for retirees. Consider applying the funds to Medicare or long-term care policy premiums. If your health care expenses are manageable, save the refund to pay for future expenses.

Review your tax withholding

If you regularly receive a large tax refund, you may want to adjust the withholding on your paycheck. Decreasing your refund may increase your monthly net pay, allowing you to allocate extra income each month to your nancial goals. This strategy isn’t right for everyone. Consult with your tax professional and nancial advisor before making adjustments or deciding how to manage your refund.

Philip P. Andriola, JD, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Chief Executive Of cer with Halcyon Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He offers fee-based nancial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 25 years. To contact him, www.philippandriola.com 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 101 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 345-2600

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Fly Fishing: Fun, Not Fiddly Casting lessons build confidence quickly

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It’s no surprise that saltwater fishing is productive and abundant on Long Island, since it is surrounded by salt water. What may be unexpected is that, despite our suburban surroundings, there are opportunities for freshwater fishing here as well. Most people would probably reach for a spinning rod, since they can be inexpensive and easy to use. Fly fishing, to the lay person, seems fiddly and expensive. However, the meditative and relaxing practice of fly fishing is both affordable and accessible, and few could guide you better than Paul McCain at River Bay Outfitters of Baldwin, NY.

“People have a misconception about fly fishing when they think expensive, and too they think it’s difficult. And it’s not expensive, not any more than any other fishing, right? And it’s not difficult. It’s different. Once you get the basic mechanics down, you’ll find that it’s just incredibly enjoyable, in my opinion.” McCain said.

Fly fishing is different from other types of fishing because it’s the weight of the line that carries the fly out to the target spot. In spin and bait fishing, the weight of the lure or an added sinker provides casting distance.

Some flies imitate an insect, others a small fish or crustacean, and some attract fish without resembling anything. Flies range in size from a fraction of an inch to more than a foot long, but most are between a half inch to 2 inches. Flies are made by tying hair, fur, feathers, or other materials, both natural and synthetic, onto a hook.

McCain conducts several classes, lessons, and guided trips throughout the year. For one-on-one casting lessons, McCain sets up a set of exercises in the grass at Baldwin Park, just down the road from his fly fishing shop. The first is a length of bright twine where the participant practices keeping the line in the air, moving it forwards and backwards smoothly without tangling it. There are cones to show the range that the rod should move, and the end of the line has a small piece of brightly colored marabou attached to make it visible. The back-andforth motion of keeping the line in the air should be smooth and balanced. The next step is transferring this side-to-side motion into a backward-forward motion that loads the rod with energy and then releases the energy to propel the line (and your fly)

forward.

McCain puts it this way: “So basically this, it’s not muscle. This is all about the casting the line. The flies are weightless. So you have the end of the line is tapered. You can feel how this line is split here and it gets thicker, thicker, thicker. This is what is transferring the energy. It’s all about timing. You want this rod to load it and release.”

In other words, you are using your arm to load the rod with potential energy in the first part of your cast, then releasing it

as kinetic energy to move the line in the second part. The timing of the motion is critical to get a cast that lands straight out and not in a tangled heap. McCain is not above tying your wrist to the rod if it will help your form.

Next is a test of placement; three hoops are set up on the ground, each one measured to be 15 feet apart. The goal is to land the marabou in each hoop. It isn’t difficult to imagine a fish at those distances and needing to place your fly at just those spots.

Timing and patience are key here as well, but nothing helps so much as practice. Be prepared to try, and try, and keep trying.

Finally, there is a hoop suspended from a frame and a line on the ground about thirty feet apart. With your feet on the line, the goal is to put the marabou exactly where you want it, this time through the hoop. By this time the “feel” has developed; rather than a series of separate steps, the cast seems more like one continuous movement. The hands are working in tandem rather than each performing their part. Here also, be prepared to make a number of attempts. Just reaching the hoop feels like an accomplishment.

River Bay Outfitters is located at 980 Church St, Baldwin, NY. The store is open Wednesday through Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4.

Attempting to get the “ y” through the hoop. (Photo by Cory Olsen)

The author discussing casting mechanics with Paul McCain. (Photo by Cory Olsen)

Tying the rod to the author’s arm to improve form. (Photo by Cory Olsen)

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All Of Those Voices

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In late March, Louis Tomlinson’s documentary, All Of These Voices premiered and brought fangirls flocking to the theaters. Tomlinson is one of the five members of the world-famous boy band One Direction, which went on hiatus in 2015. The film takes you on a journey through Tomlinson’s emotional story of self-discovery.

We travel back in time for the opening of the documentary, which shows us Tomlinson’s audition and One Direction’s formation on The X-Factor. Although One Direction placed third place on The X-Factor, the band quickly became one of the most successful boy bands in history with popular hits like What Makes You Beautiful and Night Changes. The group released five albums and performed sold-out stadium world tours in the five years together. On March 25, 2015, Zayn Malik announced he was leaving One Direction. The band continued as a foursome for a few months, releasing one album post-Malik, and then

announced a ‘hiatus.’ Since then, each of the five members has gone on to have successful solo careers, most notably Harry Styles, who recently won ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2023 Grammys for his album Harry’s House.

The opening of the film was a heartbreaking reminder of the last performance of One Direction in December of 2015 when they sang their song History on The X-Factor. We got behind-the-scenes footage of that performance, witnessing the melancholic backstage banter and last group hug. While people may think the band was itching to go their separate ways, Tomlinson expressed how he couldn’t imagine a musical career without the band.

Tomlinson explained how it took a while to find his footing in the band. At the start his solo verses were often cut from songs, which led him to contribute to the band through writing, earning more writing credits than anyone else in the band. After the band’s break-up, Tomlinson had to discover his musical path again, this time navigating it without his four bandmates to support him.

Unfortunately, while trying to figure himself out, Tomlinson’s mother, Johanna Deakin, passed away in 2016 after struggling with leukemia. Tomlinson persevered, performing a tribute for his mother and first

solo performance days after she had passed. About three years later, his younger sister Félicité passed away at the age of 18. Still trying to find his path with a solo career, these brutal hits kept setting Tomlinson back.

Hearing Tomlinson’s raw honesty in the film was a shock to fans as One Direction had always been private about their personal lives. Finding the strength to have a successful career through memories of his mother encouraging him to always move forward and dedicated fans, Tomlinson released his first solo album in 2020 called Walls.

Tomlinson’s fan base gave him much-needed confidence and motivation. He recalled reading supportive tweets and doing performances where fans were lined up for hours and days just to get tickets.

Like many artists, Tomlinson’s tour was postponed due to the pandemic. During this time, Tomlinson bonded with his family. His maternal grandparents, his five siblings and close friends all were featured in the documentary talking about his personal life and career experiences. Fans got to see touching moments between Tomlinson and his son, Freddie, who was born in 2016.

When shows began getting rescheduled in 2022, Tomlinson was lucky to get back to his tour. The relationship Tomlinson has with his fans didn’t dwindle, and he got back

on stage to do what he loves. At each show, Tomlinson has a quote he says to his fans, “I need you and you need me.” The quote perfectly captures the relationship he has formed with the fans that have helped him thrive in his solo career.

By the end of the film, Tomlinson has completed his first world tour, formed a family-like bond with his band and tour staff, and released his second album, Faith In The Future.

For all of those who doubted the members of One Direction would be able to make it on their own, Tomlinson’s documentary is just one example of the hundreds of ways the boys have continued their successful careers.

Louis Tomlinson at his documentary premiere (Photo from Louis Tomlinson’s Instagram | @louist91)

Gold Coast Arts Center Joins The Long Island Arts Education Coalition

Gold Coast Arts is pleased to announce their participation in the newly-formed Long Island Arts Education Coalition (LIAEC), an initiative of Long Island Arts Alliance. LIAEC is comprised of a network of individuals from Nassau and Suffolk counties dedicated to advancing arts education on Long Island and in New York State.

Gold Coast Arts is proud to join the impressive group of arts administrators, arts educators, college and university leaders, and state agency representatives aimed at building capacity within and across the arts education field. Chaired by Regent Roger Tilles, LIAEC will advocate to advance policy change in ways that benefit all youth on Long Island.

The LIAEC has been established to join the growing number of regional and statewide coalitions designed to ensure that our legislators and Governor are aware of the essential need for every school to provide opportunities for kids to express themselves through study in the arts. Where arts programs thrive, students are learning in the arts with high engagement, expressing ideas in a variety of arts languages, and engaging in creative and reflective work. We also see students learning through the arts—meeting objectives in both an art form and another subject area and constructing and demonstrating understanding in highly creative and personal ways.

But quality arts programs don’t thrive on their own. One of the keys to their success has been the active involvement of arts advocates with a powerful and strategic message. “I believe in grass roots advocacy” says Hon. Roger Tilles, Long Island’s representative on the Board of Regents, Founder of Long Island Arts Alliance, and Chairman of LIAEC. “The most effective tool for action is to galvanize leading citizens to affect change as advocates of a common mission. And I have seen in Albany that the loudest voices are those best positioned to win the day. At this crucial time, when our representatives are setting educational policy with long term implications, it is our intent to join with counties across New York to guarantee that children will continue to enjoy the peace and fulfillment that the arts can bring to their lives. We can do no less.”

The LIAEC will work to develop systems and infrastructure that expand and sustain accessible arts education for all students, of all ages, within all 125 public school districts. It will focus on building and strengthening partnerships and collaborations between schools and arts and culture programs led by local arts organizations

and artists.

“For over 25 years, Gold Coast Arts has been dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts and artists through education, exhibition, performance, and outreach” says Regina Gil, Executive Director, and Founder of Gold Coast Arts. “We have seen

first-hand the positive impact that quality exposure to and education in the arts has had on the lives of thousands of children and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities – including an increase in self-confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cooperatively

with others.

Engagement in the arts helps prepare students for jobs that have yet to be imagined. But due to cutbacks in funding and diminished respect for arts education in too many schools, not every child has access to a quality education in the arts. We look forward to working with so many influential arts leaders throughout our region to ensure that the arts remain a priority in the classrooms for all students throughout New York State.”

—Submitted by Gold Coast Arts Center

1199SEIU Members And Allies Arrested Protesting Healthcare Cuts

Hundreds of 1199SEIU healthcare workers and community supporters held a funeral procession through the streets of New York City. Mourners, dressed in black and carrying coffins and tombstones, were accompanied by a brass band in the style of a New Orleans second-line funeral.

Then, a group of 1199SEIU members and allies engaged in an act of non-violent civil disobedience in the street in front of the Governor’s office, holding tombstones illustrating what will happen if New York doesn’t invest in healthcare.

“In the spirt of Dr. King, who recognized that injustice in healthcare is the most ‘shocking and inhumane’ form of inequality, we are prepared to put our bodies on the line to protect access to healthcare in New York,” said 1199SEIU President George Gresham. “Cutting funding to safety-net hospitals, reducing wages of low-income homecare workers, and failing to close the Medicaid coverage gap would be disastrous for our healthcare system still reeling from three years of the pandemic. We need Gov. Hochul to recognize the gravity of New York’s healthcare crisis and the life-anddeath issues at stake.”

Three years to the month that the first COVID case was confirmed in New York, patients and workers continue to face the pandemic’s aftershocks. Safety-net hospitals are on the brink of closure, emergency rooms are overflowing, nursing home residents face interminably long wait times for bedside care, and homecare services are becoming ever harder to come by.

—Submitted by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

1199SEIU healthcare workers were arrested at the protest.

1199SEIU healthcare workers held a New Orleans-style funeral march. (Photos by Kim Wessels)

PSEGLI Celebrates National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day with $1 Million Milestone

Company increases funding for 2023 grants to support small business owners

PSEG Long Island announced that it has granted $1.09 million over the past five years to help local businesses thrive. The company also said these economic development grants will continue to be funded in 2023 with an additional half a million dollars available. The announcement coincided with National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day (March 29) and was held at the office of a customer who received three sources of funding through PSEG Long Island programs.

“We are proud to announce that PSEG Long Island’s economic development grants have provided more than a million dollars to local businesses in the past five years, and we will continue to fund these very popular programs in 2023,” said John Keating, manager of Economic and Community Development for PSEG Long Island. “We support mom and pop shops and businesses that are enhancing downtowns and shopping districts because they are the backbone of Long Island’s economy. They create jobs and increase commerce. On this day before National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, we encourage the public to support our local economy and our entrepreneurial neighbors.”

The announcement took place at the official grand opening of the law offices of Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh, P.C. in Smithtown, which recently moved into their completely renovated new building on East Main Street. The construction project earned them an $18,750 PSEG Long Island Main Street Revitalization grant.

Main Street Revitalization grants are available for businesses that complete projects to help improve the economic stability and growth of a municipality.

often financially difficult. Since 2018, nearly $204,000 has been provided to more than 100 new businesses under this program.

Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh also received energy efficiency rebates totaling more than $8,500 for installing new LED lighting and sensors in their new building.

The pandemic restrictions have set these small shops back and grants and resources from PSEG Long Island and other institutions can aid in the recovery of our downtown business districts.

Over the past five years, the grants have helped business owners create more than 900 local jobs. For the Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh building, the grant supported the interior infrastructure renovation, outside façade improvements and landscaping. Since 2018, Main Street Revitalization grants have supported renovation projects for 44 local businesses.

The law firm also qualified for another PSEG Long Island small business incentive because they renovated a building that had been vacant for more than a year. PSEG Long Island’s Vacant Space Revival program provides up to $10,000 in electric bill discounts for a new business’ first year, which is

“Congratulations to Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh for saving money while reducing your carbon footprint,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables for PSEG Long Island. “You’re not only saving money and energy for your business; you are also doing your part to reduce the energy load for all of Long Island and beyond. We appreciate your commitment to the environment and we’re happy your renovations will help your bottom line.”

“I am so grateful to receive PSEG Long Island’s energy efficient rebates, Vacant Space Revival grant, and Main Street Revitalization grant,” said Timothy Wan, Esq., chief executive officer, Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh, P.C. “The discounts, grants and rebates helped with our renovation costs, allowing us to take our building from ‘safe and clean’ to ‘awesome!’”

“We are happy to help this new business launch in the Town of Smithtown,” said Barbara Franco, executive director of the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce. “We are great partners with PSEG Long Island. They

have provided many grants to the chamber and local businesses here in our main street and neighboring areas, and were very influential in helping us get through COVID-19.”

“It’s great to see an expression of support for local businesses, which are the backbone of Long Island communities,” said Eric Alexander, founder of the LI Main Street Alliance. “The pandemic restrictions have set these small shops back and grants and resources from PSEG Long Island and other institutions can aid in the recovery of our downtown business districts.”

PSEG Long Island’s Outdoor Commerce and Beautification grants, created in 2020 as a direct response to the pandemic, are being combined into one grant this year;

and the maximum amount of the grant has been increased to $10,000. Local chambers of commerce and business improvement districts can use the funding for beautification and downtown improvement projects to help their members.

In the last three years, PSEG Long Island has given out nearly $290,000 under these popular grant programs, including $4,759 granted to Smithtown Chamber of Commerce last year to purchase outdoor patio heaters and umbrellas.

To learn more about the small business support offered by PSEG Long Island, visit https://www.psegliny.com/ inthecommunity/revitalization.

—Submitted by PSEG Long Island

— Eric Alexander, founder of the LI Main Street Alliance

Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh also received energy efficiency rebates totaling more than $8,500.

(Photo by Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh)

Twisted Cow Distillery of East Northport was one of the businesses that took advantage of the Main Street Revitalization and Vacant Space programs. (Photo by PSEGLI)

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April is a great month for stargazing. There are a number of events taking place, and most are observable without a telescope. Nighttime is still chilly, so be sure to dress appropriately.

April 11: Mercury reaches both

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its greatest eastern elongation of 19.5 degrees from the Sun and its highest point in the sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

April 15-16: Saturn. There will be an opportunity to view Saturn overnight. The Moon and Saturn will appear close together. You can observe the planet with the naked eye, but a telescope or binoculars will give you the best chance to differentiate the rings.

April 20: New Moon April 16-25: Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids meteor shower produces about 20 meteors per hour at its peak on the night of the night of the 22nd into the morning of the 23rd. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The crescent moon will set early in the evening, leaving dark skies for what should be an excellent show. The best viewing will be from

COLUMNS The Passover Story

In a short time, during the holiday of Passover, we will celebrate the Exodus of the enslaved Israelites from Egypt. We will retell an enduring story about the Jewish people’s quintessential quest for freedom and redemption. It’s a story that has brought solace and a sense of promise to Jewish communities throughout their history, as they endured acts of persecution, pogroms, and even genocide. Its also a story that has inspired and empowered oppressed people everywhere who, even in their deepest despair, sensed that their own liberation was not beyond reach.

We Jews have always been storytellers. After all, the onset of Judaism does not begin with Shema Yisrael, (“Hear O Israel”) or “You shall have no other Almighty before me.” It starts with a story: “In the beginning, the Creator created heaven and earth. On Passover, too, we are regaled with tales, namely one that begins “I am the Creator who took you out of Egypt.”

The Zohar, the basic text of Jewish mysticism, suggests that when we tell the story of the Exodus on the eve of Passover, we adorn our Creator with jewels and beautify the Almighty. Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel reminds us: “Our Creator created human beings because He

loves stories…”

Stories help us to figure out who we are and what we should be. They reassure us – that life does not end at the grave, and that a part of us lives on in the stories others tell about us.

Isaac Bashevis Singer put it this way: “When a day passes, it is no longer there. What remains of it? Nothing more than a story. If stories weren’t told and books weren’t written, human beings would live like beasts, only for a day. The whole world, all human life, is one long story.”

Stories are more than entertainment: they are the language with which we come to understand our place in the world. The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of Britain, writes: “As we sit

around the Seder table on Pesach rehearsing the journey from the bread of affliction to the wine of freedom, we commit ourselves to a momentous proposition: that history has meaning.” Passover isn’t so much about history as it is about memory. Rabbi Sacks puts it this way: “History is ‘his/her story.’ Memory is ‘my story.’” As it’s written in the Passover Hagadah, “Each person is obligated to see himself or herself as if he or she personally left Egypt.” We’re not supposed to just retell the story of our liberation, but to attempt to experience it and personally identify with it so that it becomes part of our consciousness. As the Torah repeats no less than thirty-six times, we must be kind to the stranger in our midst, because “[we] were strangers in the land of Egypt.” As such, our story should affect not only how we see ourselves, but how we treat others.

The story of our departure from Egypt is not a pretty one. We were slaves; we suffered, we were humiliated, and we were nearly lost. But our history as a people did not end that way. We are still here because we’ve persevered.

The Koran refers to the Jewish

a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyra, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

April 30: Asteroid 7 Iris. The asteroid will be in the constellation Libra, well above the horizon for most of the night. Here in New York, it will be visible between 11:33 P.M. and 02:59 A.M., reaching its highest point in the sky at 12:46 A.M., just above the southern horizon.

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At this very moment, we are also writing our own personal narrative. What will our children say about us? Will our stories be worthy of repetition to future generations? How will others remember us? Will it be with laughter, with pride, with love? Just something to think about as we get ready to tell over the most ageless story of them all.

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Is Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Worth $7.69 Billion?

In April 2019, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of Capital Construction President Janno Lieber claimed that the MTA could save between $500 million to $1 billion in costs for the proposed Second Avenue Subway Phase 2. This would have reduced the overall tab down to almost $5 billion. Promised cost savings were based upon reduction in excavation for the 125th Street Station and building the 116th Street Station in space no longer needed for other project work. Fast forward to February 2022, and instead the cost increased to $6.9 billion, Under the $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan, the cost increased by $1 billion. The previous federal share of $2 billion or 33 percent has now been assumed to be 50 percent or $3.4 billion. There is no guarantee that the final cost could not end up billions more. This is based upon future advancement of design and engineering, construction contractors responses to the procurement process for contract(s) award followed by change orders during construction due to unforeseen site conditions or last minute changes in scope.

The March Federal Transit Administration Annual Report on

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Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024 now estimates the project cost of $7.69 billion. A significant portion of this cost increase is attributable to financing debt service costs and programming of contingency funding to deal with unforeseen costs. The MTA has a history of lowballing project costs by hiding both financing and debt service payments under the agency operating rather than capital budget. They also frequently program insufficient contingency funding. These funds are needed to cover costs when contractor bids come in higher than the engineer’s cost estimate. They also pay for contract change orders during the course of construction

due to unforeseen site conditions or scope changes requested by various maintenance, operations and other user groups.

New York Senator Charles Schumer claim that the $496 million under this bill can quickly be used to start construction once the FTA and MTA come to terms on a Capital Investment Grant Full Funding Grant Agreement is wishful thinking on his part. A legal Federal Transit Administration Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) to fund Second Ave Subway Phase 2 which would cap federal participation at $3.4 billion still remains an open question. The FTA has yet to identify the remaining $2.9 billion balance which would make up the full federal commitment. The MTA would be legally responsible to pay for any cost increases above $7.69 billion. The FFGA for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 remains one to two years away from approval. All the FTA has provided to the MTA is permission to advance final design and engineering. The project still faces a myriad of hurdles. It will cost hundreds of millions per block to advance the subway from 96th to 125th Street. Is this a sound investment for commuters and taxpayers? MTA Chairman

Janno

Lieber has made clear that without both the proposed $3.5 billion new financial bailout from New York State plus implementation of Congestion Pricing, the money is just not there to begin work on the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2. Fully funding the $51 billion MTA 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan is dependent upon receipt of $15 billion generated by Congestion Toll Pricing. There is no guarantee that this will be implemented by June 2024, which would be 4 1/2 years later than previously assumed. The Federal Highway Administration has yet to complete the National Environmental Protect Act (NEPA) project review process. It will be finished when FHWA issues a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board has yet to meet. They will determine who will pay how much in tolls for those driving south of 60th Street in Manhattan. Various constituencies will be lobbying for exemptions or reductions. The current Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 budget is still evolving. The most critical issue to be resolved is identifying and securing the $4.35 billion local share toward the total project cost. It is a basic legal requirement to leverage

Birds And Native Plants, Part 2

If you want to help birds survive use native plants. Also if you want to observe birds go where there are native plants. You should visit Planting Fields Arboretum’s extensive native plant garden called a bird garden. It’s also worth a visit to one of the best native plant gardens, the NY Botanical Garden in the Bronx, which has a large stunning native plant section. On Long Island there are native plant gardens at Science Museum of Long Island, The Manes center at Nassau County Museum of Art, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Cow Neck Peninsula Historic society, Dodge House in Port Washington, TR Bird Sanctuary in Oyster Bay and Manorhaven Preserve. Visit in each different season to see what plants you like. That will help you decide what native plants you want to grow to help birds. April is a good time to plant which is why I am writing about it now. Birds and insects such as bees and butterflies depend on native plants for many reasons and discussing native plants now may be helpful for

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readers who want to remove some lawn or non-native, invasive plants and replace them.

You also need to know what conditions the plants you choose prefer. Do they want a wet or dry area, sun or shade or partial sun or shade? You also want to spread the blooming season over three months so you want plants that bloom in Spring, Summer or Autumn. Some native plants are better for birds than others. The best plants are oak trees, which support over 500 insects. The next

best is a very under-appreciated wild or black cherry tree. The best perennials are goldenrod and aster because they support many insects. To get more help in choosing plants you can go to a professional such Anthony Marinello, who lives and works on Long Island, and can be contacted at anthony@ dropseednativelandscapesli.com. Two other organizations that have volunteers who are glad to help you choose plants are Rewild and North Shore Audubon Society.

Native plants are sold at Bayles Garden Center in Port Washington and there are several plant sales run by non-profit organizations such as Rewild at Dodge house and other locations, North Shore Audubon Society at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve and at TR Bird Sanctuary in Oyster Bay. Check their websites soon because the plant sales are in April or the beginning of May. The Town of North Hempstead is offering to give a stipend of at least $300 to purchase native plants. Contact them for more information.

Lawn grass is not native and

future FTA capital funding under an approved FFGA to support advancement of the project. The MTA must also demonstrate that they have the financial capacity to pay for any unanticipated cost increases or funding shortfalls. How do they do this when the agency continues to face a multi year multi billion dollar financial shortfall? The MTA must also demonstrate that they will have sufficient operating and maintenance funds to support the next phase of proposed new subway service.

The MTA $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan was adopted in late 2019 under the assumption that $15 billion would come from Congestion Price Tolling. Not a dime will appear until June 2024 or the last six months of the current MTA Capital Program. How will the MTA raise $15 billion over six months rather than five years? Will the MTA still be able to provide $4.35 billion in local funding to leverage $3.4 billion or more from Washington to pay for the $7.9 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2?

The odds continue to grow favoring Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 being postponed until the next MTA 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan is adopted.

not beneficial at all for insects and birds. If you want to remove part of your lawn there are techniques to do this before you plant. You can put cardboard over a section of lawn and cover with mulch or wood chips. You can plant right in that area after a few weeks. I also have a huge list of invasive , non-native plants that you should remove such as English ivy, vinca, mugwort, Norway maples, burning

bush, barberry and garlic mustard.

To read why you should plant native plants go to NorthShoreAudubon.org but there are many other resources as well.

A great facebook page is Long Island Native Plant Gardening Group with thousands of members, all very helpful. Contact me at nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com if you want to read more or have questions.

Native plants at the Guggenheim Preserve. The preserve is one of the last undisturbed patches of the original Hempstead Plains.

(photo by Alex Nuñez)

Peggy Maslow North Shore Audubon Society

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

In his first time performing on Long Island, Davide Cerreta, a world renown jazz singer, will be performing traditional jazz standards, swing, hard bop melodies and contemporary original compositions. He will be performing in a duo at Oulala Café & Lounge in Lynbrook with guitarist James Zitto. The performance will be held on April 8 at 7:30 p.m.

According to his publicist: “Cerreta was born and raised in Roma, Italy and for the past 13 years has toured throughout Europe, North America, South America, and Central America. He moved to the United States to continue his studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, in which he won a fellowship to teach at the Danilo Perez Foundation. Soon after, Cerreta went on to lead collegiate level workshops and become an Assistant Professor for the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music. In November 2023, he married Long Island native, Chastity Seda, which later then resulted in him discovering Oulala Cafe in Lynbrook, Long Island. Oulala Café is one of the very few jazz clubs in Nassau county. Oulala Café not only offers live entertainment, but also has exquisite dishes and drinks from the Caribbean.

Cerreta is currently based in New York City, performing, composing, and arranging for an upcoming project. His sound has evolved as he continues to be inspired by Kurt Elling, Jon Hendricks, and Frank Sinatra.”

Long Island Weekly spoke with Cerreta ahead of his performance about his experiences performing around the world and what attracted him to jazz in the first place.

Long Island Weekly: Can you tell me what attracted you to jazz in the first place?

Cerreta: It’s a funny story. I was looking at The Jungle Book when I was little. There are these little monkeys that scatting and

Bringing The New York City Jazz Scene To Long Island

improvising vocally, and that was my first approach to jazz and when I first fell in love with it without even being able to name it. I didn’t know it was jazz, I didn’t know they were scatting and I thought that it was really cool, and I wanted to do that. Later on, I discovered that was jazz by listening to all the greatest: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, to earlier Christmas albums my parents were listening to. And slowly I got more into jazz.

Long Island Weekly: Can you tell me about touring all these different countries throughout the world. It must be amazing to know that your love of music has taken you to so many amazing places.

Cerreta: It’s amazing that music brought my so far. I would have never imagined that as a kid. It was always my dream to travel the world through music and I would have never had imagined that I would have gotten me so far. I have so many other projects and ideas and dreams I would like to do. I started

in Avellino, which is close to Napoli. which is where I lived when I was 15. I moved there from Roma, where I was born. And I moved to Napoli. That’s where I started to sing around bars, cafes, little clubs. And then I studied at the [Domenico Cimarosa] Conservatory and during that time I had the opportunity to perform on a television show called Rai Uno Mattina In Famiglia. It’s a variety morning show that’s very famous in Italy. I performed there in my quartet. From there, I started to perform more and more around Italy, and then I moved to Germany where I worked and traveled back and forth between Italy and Germany playing in festivals, jazz clubs, theaters. Then I went back to Rome for a while, where I owned a jazz club called The Wolf Tree. And after that, I traveled to South America where I sang and played piano all over South America. I was in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil. Then I went back to Germany where I did X-Factor Germany. And I got to the top nine of X-Factor

Long Island Weekly: You’ve been to so many places and have met so many people. Would you say this has impacted your music?

Cerreta: I sing in Spanish, French, German, Italian and in English. And when I was living in Paris, that’s where I started to sing French... All those cultures I’ve experienced have influenced my music to this day. My own compositions are a mix of all these cultures, sounds and experiences.

Long Island Weekly: What stands out to you about the iconic New York jazz scene?

Cerreta: It is amazing. It’s beautiful to be a part of this jazz scene because it’s unique in the world. It’s where everything started, in a way. It has such a huge history and this is the real sound. That’s where you really meet the people that created this music and keep on expanding the meaning of jazz.

To learn more about Cerreta, hear his music and find out how you can see him live, visit www.davidecerreta.com.

Davide Cerreta performing on X-Factor Germany. (Photo courtesy Davide Cerreta)

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Seasonal gardening

Ellis Island by boat

The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage Is On View Through April 23

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

The 20th annual Orchid Show returns to The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) with landscape artist Lily Kwong as the guest designer. Featuring immersive installations of thousands of orchids, Kwong’s design of the exhibition transports guests to ethereal, reverent landscapes inspired by ancient Chinese garden design and artistic principles. The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage is on view through April 23, in NYBG’s historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage by Kwong explores the diversity, adaptability, and worldwide cultural significance of these formidable flowers. Inspired by classic paintings of Chinese mountainscapes passed down through her family from Shanghai, Kwong utilizes an extraordinary array of orchids—including iconic and rare specimens—enveloping visitors

in towering mountainous forms that blend ecology, culture, and fantasy. Influenced by Kwong’s own heritage, medicinal traditions, and her artistic interpretation of nature as a healing force, the resulting experience beckons visitors into an immersive world in which humanity and nature coexist peacefully.

Working in collaboration with Kwong to bring her vision to life,

horticulturists and exhibitions

staff at NYBG have identified and assembled spectacular selections of orchids that are native to Asian countries and companion plantings. These flowers have been assembled to create dynamic displays that are not only visually dramatic and striking, but emotionally evocative, inspiring see ORCHID SHOW on page 5B

BY VALERIE SMITH specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

With the first day of spring approaching, warmer weather signals plants to come out of dormancy and start flourishing again. The time for spring lawn care tips is right around the corner. Even if your lawn and garden never went fully dormant, you can still expect your home landscape to begin thriving with warmer temperatures.

1Mow your lawn at the proper height again

The timing for which the first mow of the spring for your mature, established turfgrass widely varies depending on the area you live in. Grasses come out of dormancy differently depending on the environment and temperatures your area encounters. Generally speaking, however, mid-March is about the time for you to begin your regimen for spring green-up and

Spring Lawn Care Tips

mowing. It’s important to note that the first mow of the spring shouldn’t take place while warm season grass is dormant.

2Start with the appropriate fertilizer

Spring is one of the most important times of the year to use fertilizer. Warm season grasses are coming out of dormancy, so you will want to promote healthy roots and the return of green leaf blades. Be careful when making your first fertilizer application of the year. A lot of homeowners see their grass green up and immediately pull out the fertilizer and lawn mower. Wait until the last frost has hit.

3Set up a spring irrigation schedule

Dormant, warm season turfgrass

doesn’t need much water until the active growing season kicks in and your grass starts to green up. If you have a dormant, warm season lawn, it is not dead—it’s just “sleeping”.

in the spring.

Apply post-emergent herbicides throughout the spring as needed to control summer annual and perennial broadleaf weeds like crabgrass, dandelion, chickweed, white clover and knotweed.

6Prevent disease as temperatures warm up

4Control

weeds with a pre- or post-emergent herbicide

Pre-emergents should be applied during the spring when ground temperatures reach about 55 degrees. A pre-emergent herbicide functions to prevent weeds from emerging from the surface of the soil, as its name suggests. The exact dates for these applications differ depending on the area you live in, but generally speaking, pre-emergents should be applied between the beginning and middle of March

5Watch out for insects that may begin coming out

If your lawn has suffered from insect damage around this time in the past, it is a good idea to apply a broad-spectrum insecticide at this time to prevent them from coming back again.

If the insecticide is a granular product, be sure to water it in so that it soaks into your soil. On the other hand, if it’s a liquid product, you will either need to attach it to the end of your garden hose or tank mix it.

As previously mentioned, if you have a warm season lawn, circular brown or yellow spots, also known as spring dead spot, may start to show up as it comes out of dormancy.

Other potential disease outbreaks include brown patch and gray leaf spot. If you notice any disease outbreaks, you may need to make applications of a systemic fungicide. Even if you don’t have disease in your lawn, it’s still good practice to apply it preventively to keep disease from taking over— especially if you’ve had disease in the past around this time.

—Valerie Smith is a content strategist for Sod Solutions (www. sodsolutions.com)

It is time to wake the garden.

ORCHID SHOW from page 3B

visitors to reflect on their own plant heritage and ancestry. The exhibition’s varied installations evoking ancient mountainous topographies invite visitors to experience the boundlessness of nature’s creativity and imagine a future where environmental harmony is restored.

“I am deeply honored by the invitation to be the guest designer of NYBG’s historic, 20th annual Orchid Show. The garden’s conservatory, greenhouses, and educational programs inspired my early career. This exhibition’s design is my most autobiographical work to date, and the piece took shape through meditation and exploration of my ancestral roots stretching back generations to Shanghai,” said Kwong. “As the first woman of color to step into the role as guest designer, it felt urgent to celebrate an Asian-centered perspective in the midst of this charged and precarious moment,” she said. “The piece is meant to offer a bridge of cultural understanding across the valley between us, and act as an invitation to celebrate the diverse lineages that make up our country.”

“At a time when we are all starved for connection, the prayer of this installation is to offer a sense of community, reciprocity, and grounding into ancient wisdom and traditions that have guided us for millennia,” Kwong continued. “In traditional Chinese culture, flowers are the carriers of rich cultural information and have been revered by scholars for representing integrity, peace, and refinement. These beautiful and often elusive flowers invoke poetry and admiration, inspire entire scientific careers, and are a critical part of our ecosystems. Orchids are the perfect plant to draw people into the complexities of our relationships with the natural world and our vital roles nourishing those connections.”

Kwong tapped acclaimed composer, Gary Gunn, to create a 30-minute soundscape which plays on a continual loop throughout the Haupt Conservatory’s Seasonal Exhibition Galleries. Consisting of field

recordings interspersed with subtle musical moments created by traditional acoustic instruments native to areas in which orchids are most closely associated, these elements are interwoven to induce the feeling of traveling these natural terrains: footsteps wandering the forest of the Himalayas, the shakuhachi flute imitating the sound of wind blowing through bamboo, the guqin instrument evoking the sound of flowing water, children playing in a field adjacent to a nearby temple. While these aspects capture the external environments, abstract elements are also introduced to help convey an imagined inner-world of the orchid itself. Visitors will hear sporadic, and at times unfamiliar sound beds and spatial accents that play on the “otherworldly” qualities of the provocative plant.

Guests will also hear melodic/rhythmic structures composed of whispers and breathing, and vocal pads inspired by the “divine feminine energy” notions associated with orchids across many mythological/mystical traditions.

“We are thrilled to have Lily Kwong join us as the guest designer for The Orchid Show, sharing her artistic insight and perspective with our audiences,” said Jennifer Bernstein, chief executive officer and The William C. Steere Sr. president of The New York Botanical Garden. “Orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants and the second most diverse plant family in the world. Lily’s meditative and captivating designs will reveal the importance of plants in reconnecting people to nature and as a powerful source of healing and self-discovery.”

On select evenings during the show, adults 21 and over can experience the exhibition through Orchid Nights, with music, cash bars, and food available for purchase. At NYBG Shop, visitors to The Orchid Show may browse thousands of top-quality orchids, from exotic, hard-to-find specimens for connoisseurs to elegant yet easy-togrow varieties for beginners, along with orchid products and books.

The New York Botanical Garden is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx. Visit nybg.org for details.

Show artist Lily Kwong Gesi Schilling

New York Explorers:

BY LAUREN FELDMAN lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

Spring is a chance for intrepid explorers to once again venture from their homes into the wide world. Long Island residents are particularly lucky, being so close to a plethora of exciting events, opportunities, and travel destinations. Whether you’re a family on spring break, a newcomer to the area, or are looking to get more in touch with the history of New York, the Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Island tour offers something for you.

This editor, a lifelong Long Island resident, recently embarked with Statue City Cruises, the only authorized ferry service to visit these islands, for the very first time. Tours recently reopened to the public for Spring and Summer. Departing straight from The Battery at the southern tip of Manhattan—or Liberty State Park in Jersey City—a quick ferry ride delivers visitors to the shores of Lady Liberty. Perhaps the most popular and

sought after experience is the ability to climb up the Statue of Liberty. In recent years, much of the statue has been closed due to maintenance and safety concerns. Visitors will be pleased to note that this season currently allows visitors to ascend Lady Liberty’s pedestal, as well as her crown. Pedestal and crown climbs offer visitors a unique and exciting view of both the New York City and New Jersey shorelines. These

tickets must be purchased online in advance, and often sell quickly. Interested visitors should be sure to book their pedestal climbing tickets as soon as possible to ensure they can partake in this experience. For those who are unable to climb the statue, however, do not suppose that your trip will be lacking. There is much to do on the island besides.

This island, while small, offers an in depth, dynamic, and interactive exploration of the history of New York’s famous statue. From its conception by French designer Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi to the complicated scaling process and several construction challenges, visitors to the Statue of Liberty Museum can follow along all stages of Lady Liberty’s own immigration to the United states. Highlights from the museum include interactive models of the statue, many to scale with the real-life version—such as her foot, face, and ear—as well as a brief film on her history, and fun facts about aspects of her development.

Inside Lady Liberty’s crown

(Photo credit Alex Nuñez)

The Statue of Liberty as viewed from the island main level.

(Photo credit:Alex Nuñez)

Visit Ellis Island And Lady Liberty

This includes details on funding the statue, the trickiness of sending her overseas, and even how various citizens—themselves immigrants, working class, even poor—helped fund the completion of the statue.

Another brief ferry ride then carries visitors to the second element of the tour: Ellis Island. The nicknamed “Island of Hope, Island of Tears” passed 12 million immigrants through its halls between 1892 and 1954. It is common for visitors with immigrant histories to walk the halls of the Ellis Island Museum and seek out family names and dates of arrival. This is one of the most exciting elements for many. For those who do not have immigration history logged in Ellis Island, there is still much to explore. This beautiful island museum was given a fresh face in the 1980s to better preserve and capture the experiences of hopeful U.S. citizens. The museum’s three floors unveil a complicated and emotional history of individuals and families hoping for a better life.

The museum’s first floor features a walkthrough of the reality of

immigration to the United States and reasons why various groups found themselves here. This exhibit does not shy away from discussing complicated topics such as slavery or indentured servitude, but also acknowledges many of the hopes and dreams of immigrants to the United States prior to the opening of Ellis Island. A smaller exhibit to the side also explores immigration from 1945 to today, and what the process looks like for modern citizen applicants.

Mounting the stairs to floor two, visitors enter the registration room: a grand hall which truly captures the momentous occasion upon which many immigrants entered. This room allows visitors to experience what immigrants coming to the United States would have felt while they awaited clearance to enter the country. Two sets of museum exhibits on this floor break down the immigration process: health screening, education and wellness tests, as well as reasons why an individual or group might be turned away and sent back to their countries of origin. These

are touching displays which help demonstrate the challenges faced by immigrants in the early-to-mid 20th century, as well as the reality of how Ellis Island was able to operate such a large and successful facility for so many years.

For those who have taken this tour before, recent restorations to both islands have vastly improved and eased the experience and might

make another trip worth your while. For those who have never been, this editor can only encourage an expedition to two momentous staples of United States history which, while perhaps not as flashy as other destinations, offer a soulful and enlightening tale of the American dream and what it meant to so many. This tour is certainly a must do, and Spring is the perfect time to embark.

The Statue of Liberty Museum explores American ideals of free speech, independence, and suffrage. (Contributed photo)

The Wall of Passports, documents from a number of immigrants passing through Ellis Island. (Contributed photo)

The Ellis Island Museum allows visitors to explore the history of people immigrating to the United States, and even look for their own family records. (Photo credit: Marcia Levine)

HOMES

Recently Sold

This beautiful Flower Hill Ranch at 399 Stonytown Rd. offers a rare and unique opportunity to enjoy peace and quiet tucked away in your own private, beautifully landscaped oasis complete with luxurious in-ground pool with spa and imported marble pool deck. A true hidden gem, this four bedroom and four bathrooms home offers more than 5,000 square feet of total living space with a versatile layout. It sold on March 17 for $2,500,000. It has the potential for a fifth bedroom or an extended family room. The expansive full finished walk-out basement has a full bathroom, lockers, recreation area, wet bar and access to the pool. Other features include a stunning chef’s kitchen with new quartz countertops and Wolf and Sub Zero appliances. The bathrooms are updated. The primary suite is complete with light therapy, an aromatherapy steam shower and a spa bath. The home has new Pella windows, built-in blinds throughout, a water filtration system and security cameras.

HOME & DESIGN

New 363 Area Code Takes Effect In Nassau County

The New York State Department of Public Service announced that customers in the 516-area code region requesting new mobile or landline telephone service, an additional line, or a move in the location of their service, may be assigned a number in the new 363-area code. The new area code will provide additional much-needed phone numbers for residents and businesses in the existing 516-area code region.

The new 363-area code will be superimposed over the same geographical area as the existing 516-area code. The 516-area code is located within the boundaries of Nassau County and includes the city of Long Beach, and the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay.

The area code overlay requires consumers to continue to dial 10 digits for local calls (area code + 7-digit telephone number) in the 516/363 area or 1 + 10 digits for calls to other area code regions. Customers in the 516-area code have already been completing local calls by dialing 10 digits since the July 16, 2022, national implementation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Important facts to know about the new area code:

• Current phone numbers’ area codes will not change

• All calls within and between 516/363 must be dialed with 10 digits

• Consumers will continue to dial 1+ area code + telephone number for all calls to other area codes

• The price of a call, and the price of other telephone services, will not change due to the new overlay area code and what is a local call will remain a local call

• Calls to reach 911 Emergency Service will remain three digits

• If 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 services are currently available in the community, consumers will still dial these codes with just three digits

This sprawling ranch on a third of an acre of flat land at 20 Oaktree Lane in the Manhasset village of Flower Hill sold on Feb. 13 for $1,750,000. This four bedroom home features a ground floor primary suite with a full bathroom and two walk-in closets. The spacious living room has a fireplace. The large and sunny den has lots of windows and sliding doors that lead to the backyard. There is a screened in porch. The home has an eat-in-kitchen. There is a huge, walk-up attic and an additional bedroom. The two-car garage is attached. This home’s easy floor plan is ideal for modernizing. This home is in the Port Washington School District. It is conveniently located near the park, schools, shopping, train station and major highways.

• Numbers in the 363-area code will not be available for assignment until remaining numbers in the 516-area code are exhausted. Customers should ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, applications, software, or other types of equipment recognize the new 363-area code as a valid area code. Some examples include life safety systems, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, alarm and security systems, gates, speed dialers, mobile phone contact lists, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, and similar functions. Business stationery, advertising materials, personal checks, and personal or pet ID tags should be updated as necessary to ensure each includes the 363-area code. All automatically dialed calls within the 516/363 area must be programmed to dial using 10-digits and the digit prefix “1” must be included for all calls to other area codes.

—New York State Department of Public Services

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.

Dodgers Tried To Hide Clemente: They Couldn’t

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

Roberto Clemente was almost a Brooklyn Dodger. The man could have played in the same lineup as Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson, Carl Furillo, Roy Campanella and later, as a Los Angeles Dodger, with Frank Howard, Willie Davis, Maury Wills, and Tommy Davis.

It didn’t happen. In early 1954, Clemente, a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was signed as an unprotected bonus baby by the Brooklyn Dodgers. During the 1954 season, Clemente played for the Dodgers’ Triple-A farm team in Montreal. However, the youngster saw little action. The Pirates had an interest in Clemente. The Dodger brass knew it and Clemente played sparingly. He hit in batting practice with the pitchers and Dodger coaches ran down Clemente’s prospects when in conversation with scouts from rival teams. It didn’t work. Pirates scouts had already seen Clemente play in

fielding drills. They made him their first pick in the November 1954 rookie draft. For Clemente, it was off to Pittsburgh. He was a 12-time All Star, the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1966 and a fourtime batting champion, winning the title in 1961, 1964, 1965 and 1967. In the field, Clemente won 12 consecutive Gold Glove awards. Clemente was a top star in an era that included such greats as Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Henry Aaron.

Clemente played on the 1960 “Beat ‘Em Bucs” squad, which upset the New York Yankees in that year’s World Series, thanks to the dramatic game seven, ninth-inning home run by Bill Mazeroski. It would be another 11 years before the Pirates made it back into the Fall Classic. Clemente made the most of it. In 1971, the Pirates won the National League pennant. In the World Series, they were underdogs against the Baltimore Orioles, the defending World Champions who boasted a starting rotation with four 20-game winners. At age 37, Clemente stole the show. He batted .414, knocking out 12 hits in seven games and

homering in the decisive 2-1 Game Seven win at Baltimore over the Birds. Clemente was named Series MVP, accepting the award in an emotional, nationally-televised interview.

The next year, Clemente would cap his

Hall of Fame career by belting his 3,000th hit, a double on the last day of the regular season. Then tragedy struck. On New Year Eve’s 1972, Clemente organized a relief program for Nicaraguan residents victimized by an earthquake. Tragically, the cargo plane

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carrying Clemente crashed and a stunned Western Hemisphere mourned the passing of a baseball great, now dead at age 38.

Clemente’s legacy lives on. Following his untimely death, Clemente was immediately voted into the Hall of Fame as the directors bypassed the five-year waiting period rule. An annual Roberto Clemente Award is given to the big leaguer who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.” Pittsburgh has a bridge named for Clemente and a monument to the man outside of PNC Stadium.

Clemente was about more than statistics. He was a terror on the base paths, stretching singles into doubles and galloping from first to third on base hits. Clemente had a cannon for an arm and he often snagged fly balls, basket-catch style, a la Willie Mays.

At the plate, Clemente hit all fields. For his career, he had 440 doubles and 166 triples. Four times he had over 200 hits in a season. In 1964, the Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies stopped off in bucolic Asheville, NC for a pre-season exhibition game. A Phillies hurler served an outside fastball to Clemente who promptly drilled it into the right field bleachers, the exact spot where Babe Ruth, in a 1925 exhibition in the same ballpark had hammered home run after home run. Why did they pitch Clemente outside? If a pitcher came inside, he would rifle it down the left field line for a double. Across the plate or on the outside, the same result. He was one of those ballplayers without a weak part in his game.

Espaillat To Honor Roberto Clemente

Espaillat urges Major League to retire the number 21 in honor of Clemente’s life and career

Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) recently reintroduced his resolution recognizing the significant human rights activism and baseball stardom legacy of Roberto Clemente, the first Puerto Rican and first person of Latino heritage to win a World Series as a starter, be named Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), be named World Series MVP, and be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

“Roberto Clemente was a trailblazer in the fight for Puerto Rican civil rights and utilized his stardom to advocate and defend the rights of Black and Brown communities around our nation,” said Rep. Espaillat. “Clemente was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visionary leadership, which spurred his own actions to demand equity for communities of color, better working conditions for MLB players, and his work to help level the playing field through training clinics for minority youth.

“Roberto Clemente was a model player

and social advocate, and I am proud to reintroduce a resolution to this Congress to honor his life’s work by urging the Major League Baseball (MLB) to permanently retire the number 21 and expand Roberto Clemente Day to include all ballparks requiring players, coaches, managers, and umpires to wear Clemente’s uniform number, 21, on that day.

“My legislation is a show of respect for the tremendous impact Roberto Clemente had on the lives of others through his humanitarian efforts around the world and his legacy that continues to inspire each of us,” Espaillat concluded.

Clemente became a union leader in the incipient Major League Baseball Players Association and defended players’ rights to demand better working conditions and benefits. In every city where the Pirates played, Clemente visited sick children in hospitals. He put his heart and soul into training clinics, providing baseball lessons and fun for boys and girls in Pittsburgh, his

home island of Puerto Rico, and throughout Latin America.

As the League did with Jackie Robinson’s iconic 42 in 1997 on the fiftieth anniversary of his breaking the color barrier in professional sports, the Espaillat Resolution is urging the MLB to retire the number 21 league-wide in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s tragic yet heroic death.

Since 1973, Major League Baseball has presented the Roberto Clemente Award to one player in the league who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team. In 2002, Major League Baseball declared the first annual Roberto Clemente Day and in 2021,the MLB announced September 15th would be the permanent date of Roberto Clemente Day to coincide with the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month each year.

—Submitted by the Office of Adriano Espillat

Seal Season Is Here

Keep a safe distance away from seals

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is reminding New Yorkers to share the shore with seals. The height of seal season in New York is upon us, and that means there is an increase in the potential for seal and human interactions as well.

It is very normal to see a single seal, even quite young, on the beach alone. Seals are at home on land just as much as they are in the water and do not require any assistance from us—except maintaining a safe and legal distance.

Please always keep at least 50 yards away from seals. Remember, if the seal is aware of your presence, you’re too close. Other signs that a person or pet are too close include raising flippers, yawning, eating sand and/ or rocks, and showing their teeth, as the seal pictured here is doing.

Seals and other marine mammals are protected by federal and state law. Only federally permitted individuals may handle them. If a seal appears injured or sick, call the 24-hour New York Stranding Hotline at 631-369-9829. Trained responders will administer any and all care the animal might require.

If you observe an individual harassing or endangering protected species like

seals, please contact DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) to report the incident by calling 1-844-DECECOS for 24-hour dispatch or emailing central.dispatch@dec.ny.gov (for non-urgent violations). For urgent violations involving physical interaction, please use the Stranding Hotline.

For more information on keeping a safe distance from marine mammals, visit DEC’s website (www.dec.ny.gov/press/126948. html).

—New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Invest In Our New York Members Removed From Capitol For Protesting Budget

After the Invest in Our New York Campaign’s sleep-in was disbanded by State Police and members were removed from the Capitol Building War Room, Carolyn Martinez-Class, IONY Campaign Manager, released the following statement:

“The Invest in Our New York Campaign, and our partner organizations and allies cannot buy influence the way billionaires like Michael Bloomberg can. What we can do, however, is use our collective people power to hold space so Governor Hochul and legislators are forced to look the very people who depend on their representation in the eye during budget negotiations.

“We are extremely frustrated that Governor Hochul has decided to remove us from “the people’s house.” It’s a wellknown fact that negotiations happen in the dead of night. The $230 billion budget will impact our members’ daily lives; lawmakers will decide who will thrive and who will continue struggling to make ends meet. We deserve to be here and

to remind them of their responsibility to enact a budget for the people, not ultra-rich donors.”

—Submitted by Invest In Our New York

Invest In Our NY protesters at the capitol protest. (Photo by Invest in Our NY)

CB American Homes Acquires Leading Real Estate Agency Little Bay Realty Minority Caucus Honors Corinne Kaufman’s Fentanyl Fighting Crusade

Coldwell Banker American Homes, one of the largest residential real estate brokerage firms in the New York metropolitan area, has announced the acquisition of Little Bay Realty, a leading real estate agency located at 6324 Rt. 25A in Wading River, NY.

The strategic merger adds the talented team of agents from Little Bay Realty to the Coldwell Banker American Homes family. The company is excited to welcome the experienced and skilled agents to their team, as they share the same values of “Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back!”.

The acquisition of Little Bay Realty extends Coldwell Banker American Homes’ market share and exposure towards the North Fork of Long Island, allowing them to better serve the real estate needs of clients in the region, providing them with a wider range of services and expertise.

Mike Litzner, Broker of Coldwell Banker American Homes, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Little Bay to our American Homes family. Their team of agents is well-respected in the industry,

and we look forward to working with them to deliver the best possible experience for our clients.”

The acquisition of Little Bay Realty is the latest example of Coldwell Banker American Homes’commitment to growth and expansion in the real estate market. The company continues to explore opportunities to extend its reach and provide its clients with the highest level of service.

Little Bay Realty was founded in 1974 by Belinda Bender, who was among the first to recognize the unique appeal of the North Fork and Shelter Island areas of Long Island. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the most respected real estate brokerages in the region, known for its deep knowledge of the local market, commitment to customer service, and dedication to ethical business practices. Under Belinda’s leadership, the company continued to thrive, helping clients navigate the complexities of buying or selling a home with confidence and ease.

—Submitted by Coldwell Banker

During the Nassau County Legislature’s annual Women’s History Month Trailblazers ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building on March 20, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) led the Minority Caucus in saluting Glen Cove resident Corinne Kaufman for her relentless advocacy in the fight to prevent fentanyl overdoses on Long Island.

Corinne and her family have first-hand knowledge of the devastation that is wrought by this deadly drug on a daily basis. Her granddaughter, Paige Gibbons, died on Nov. 20, 2022 – just four days after her 19th birthday – after she consumed a small piece of what she thought was a Percocet pill at a sleepover with friends. It turned out to be entirely fentanyl, and she died later that night.

In the aftermath of Paige’s tragic and sudden death, Kaufman has launched the Families Against Fentanyl campaign and is advocating for Narcan kits to be available in every middle and high school nurse’s office on Long Island. She is also urging Nassau County to distribute fentanyl test strips by bundling them with Narcan kits and distributing them directly to all who seek them; she

furthermore wants to increase awareness about fentanyl through campaigns in public schools and by asking the media to regularly publish fentanyl overdose death statistics.

“Four months ago, Corinne lost her beautiful granddaughter Paige to the scourge of fentanyl. Sometimes life puts you in a place that you never would have imagined, but what you’re doing in Paige’s memory is making such a difference,” Legislator DeRiggiWhitton told Kaufman during the ceremony. “I know the worst feeling for a mom or a grandma is not being able to do anything, but you are doing something extremely powerful.”

—Submitted by the Nassau County Minority Caucus

Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton pictured with Women’s History Month Trailblazer honoree Corinne Kaufman on Monday, March 20.

(Photo by Nassau County Minority Caucus)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

HOROSCOPES By

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 17 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Holiday Mathis

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

RIES (March 21-April 19). Your days will be enhanced by a fresh ritual you stumble upon or create. e repetition will calm and center you, giving you one more thing to be certain about in an uncertain world. Simple rituals are best, like having the same morning, night or exercise routine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your opinion of yourself will uctuate quite a lot over the course of the week, but don’t let it worry you. Self-esteem doesn’t determine self-worth, and it’s not necessarily healthier to have high self-esteem either. Your success-move is to get curious about your thoughts and determine which ones help or hinder you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may feel that someone is humoring you or not taking your work as seriously as they should. However, the joke is on them. ey’ll catch up to what you’re doing eventually. Until then, seek the company and feedback of the like-minded and the open-minded. Once you start looking for them, they’re everywhere.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sure, you like to win, but you also know that winning all the time (or acting like you are) is neither useful nor fun. is week, you’ll take that pressure o yourself. You nd out what you’re capable of the same way everyone does: by trying and sometimes missing. You’ll progress joyfully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be in an existential mood, and you’ll think about the kind of person you want to be and what it will take to move toward that. You’ll have greater control over your time this week, which allows you to focus where you’d prefer to instead of reacting to the demands of others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People tend to think that anyone trying too hard is covering something up. e power move is to believe in your own inherent worth so you’re not overly concerned with pleasing anyone else. Do what it takes to feel con dent. Prove things to yourself so you don’t have to prove them to anyone else.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Staying on task and focusing on the priorities of the moment will be your forte this week. Being motivated to tend to the right thing is a gift you don’t take lightly. e ability to apply yourself in this way will bring you many rewards, including a lucrative o er and a fun social opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Of course it would be weird and boring if everything went the way we wanted it to. While dissatisfaction is a normal part of life, chronic discontent brings everyone down. is week, you’ll gravitate to sunny personalities, and you’ll add to your network of easygoing types. ey’re usually more interesting, as they have better things to do than complain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Making mistakes doesn’t mean you are a mistake. Be careful not to overidentify with the things that happen this week. Problems are something you have, not something you are. Whether it’s good luck or bad luck, don’t assume you earned it, but do take your good fortune and run with it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve a keen sense of the energy in people, places and things. You’ll immediately sense good and bad vibes. You’ll spend some of your week making this talent work for you by favorably arranging the elements of your environment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). ere are many reasons you might choose to x a thing -- for instance, a sense of responsibility, to satisfy your curiosity or to prove that you can. Beware of the fear-based reaction of “anxious xing.” Be willing to sit with a circumstance for a moment. You’ll nd felicitous success on the other side of acceptance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In life and bu ets, your eyes can be bigger than your appetite, and not everything tastes as good as it looks. Processing events is easier when you do it in small bites. Too much too fast can be upsetting. Portion your week modestly. You can always return for more.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS ough you’ll see new places, not all adventures involve crossing rugged terrain or taking o in a plane. e greatest adventures of this season will be ights of the intellect. You’ll leap into new modes of thought. Experience will mature, teach, challenge and shape you. By this time next year, you’ll be a person with many more exciting options and a clear direction of which ones are right for you. More highlights: You’ll make a change working in a small group. You’ll be voted to a position. You’ll be embraced by a new family and show up strong at the requisite social events.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

Big day out

Solution: 17 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 17 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Big day out

Baby Bait Ball

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CONTRACT BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER

FOR RELEASE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2023

CONTRACT BRIDGE

Silence is golden

have gone down two.

Solution: Just a quick

By Steve Becker

Having gotten safely over the bidding hurdle, Doub now had to find a way to make 12 tricks. With only 11 winners and the A-Q of hearts certain to lie over the K-J, it was not immediately apparent where an extra trick might come from.

It didn’t take Doub long to work out the solution. He won the opening spade lead with the ace and cashed four more spades and four diamonds to produce this position with the lead in the South hand:

North

♥ 8 5 4 2 West East

♥ A Q Immaterial

♣ K J

South

♥ K

♦

9

Opening lead — seven of spades.

This deal arose in the New England final of the 1991 North American Open Pairs. It features excellent bidding and play by Doug Doub.

Doub held the South hand and opened two clubs, planning to rebid two notrump to show a 22-24 point balanced hand. But when his partner bid two spades after West’s twoheart overcall, Doub decided to raise spades and await further developments. When North next bid diamonds, Doub leaped to six notrump to protect his king of hearts on the opening lead. This proved a wise choice, as a slam in spades or diamonds with North as declarer would

♣ A Q

The lead of the diamond nine left West without recourse. If he discarded the heart queen, Doub would concede a heart to the ace to force a club lead into the A-Q. When West in fact discarded the club jack, Doub plunked down the club ace, caught the king and so made the slam.

Of course, if West had had the foresight to keep his mouth shut during the bidding, it is doubtful Doub would have found the winning line of play. West therefore had good reason to kick himself when the play was over. I know, because I was West.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUN-

TY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NEREIDA KLOK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 9, 2018, an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 9, 2022 and a Short Form Order duly entered on June 21, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 12 Hillside Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 5, Block 7 and Lot 102. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,100,739.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #6956/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200572-3 4-5; 3-29-22-15-2023-4T#239631-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. FRONTPAGE REALTY, LLC, Pltf. vs. SALVATORE J. DEFEO, JR., et al, Defts. Index #611986/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 19, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 5, Block 36, Lot 203. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.”

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety con-

cerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100200

4-5; 3-29-22-15-2023-4T#239572-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V.

KARL D. GALBRAITH AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT GALBRAITH, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 5, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and KARL D. GALBRAITH AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT GALBRAITH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 12 PRESTON ST, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050: Section 5, Block 43, Lot 28: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN PORT WASHINGTON, TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010124/2015. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 4-12-5; 3-29-22-2023-4T#239871-PORT

LEGAL NOTICES

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARY LOU PETITO WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF AMA-

DIO A. PETITO, THOMAS

PETITO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY LOU

PETITO WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF AMA-

DIO A. PETITO, LOUISE FRISLID AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY LOU

PETITO WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF AMADIO A. PETITO, JAMES PETITO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY LOU PETITO WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF AMADIO A. PETITO. ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 1, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 29 INWOOD ROAD, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Manorhaven, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 4, Block 046, Lot 0257. Approximate amount of judgment $821,749.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612263/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Fay Mattana, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002930 75382

4-19-12-5; 3-29-2023-4T#239867-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF SAMI II TRUST 2006-AR7, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006AR7, Plaintiff AGAINST JERRY LASKIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 7, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 8, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 30 MONROE STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, at Port Washington, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 5, Block 43, Lot 225. Approximate amount of judgment $1,267,170.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604747/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-006094 75085

4-26-19-12-5-2023-4T#240067-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Village Hall, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, on the following applications:

Continued Cases:

1. Application of Jason Bordenick for a Variance of Chapter 176, Article IV Section 176-27(A)(3) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to construct a porch/lanai with a rear yard setback of 34’8” where 50’ is the minimum required, on the property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 1 Barkers Point Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 94, Lot 102 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

2. Application of 180 Sands Point Road Group LLC for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 132-4(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands

Point to construct a two-story single family residence with an attached garage and pool on property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 180 Sands Point Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 94, Lot 62 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

3. Application of 180 Sands Point Road Group LLC for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 1,250 cubic yards and place 650 cubic yards of fill around the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 180 Sands Point Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 94, Lot 62 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

4. Application of Jonathan & Brittany Cohn for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 132-4(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a single-family residence on property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 130 Harbor Acres Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 5, Block 77, Lot 732 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

5. Application of Jonathan & Brittany Cohn for a Variance of Chapter 176, Article III, Section 176-13(A)(2) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to allow side yard sky plane penetrations of 3’4” on one side and 3’3” on the other side on the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 130 Harbor Acres Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 5, Block 77, Lot 732 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

6. Application of Jonathan & Brittany Cohn for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 950 cubic yards and place 500 cubic yards of fill around the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 130 Harbor Acres Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 5, Block 77, Lot 732 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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7. Application of Cesar & Brittany Sassoon for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 132-4(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a two-story single-family residence on property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 21 Woodland Drive, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 109, Lot on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

8. Application of Cesar & Brittany Sassoon for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 192 cubic yards and place 1,912 cubic yards of fill around the

property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 21 Woodland Drive, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 109, Lot on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

9. Application of Eric & Samantha Sealove for a Variance of Chapter 176, Article IV Section 176-32 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to construct a terrace and shade cover in the rear yard resulting in a rear lot coverage of 17.95%, where 15% is the maximum permitted on the property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at Cedar Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block F, Lots 11 &13 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

10. Application of Howard & Sara Raber for a Variance of Chapter 176, Article IV Section 176-27(A)(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to maintain a dwelling with a preexisting, non-conforming front yard setback of 52’4” where 60’ is the minimum required, and maintain a front yard sky plane penetration of 4’11”on the property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 17 Soundview Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 111, Lots 14-17 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

11. Application of Howard & Sara Raber for a Variance of Chapter 176, Article III Section 176-27(A)(2) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to maintain a dwelling with a preexisting, non-conforming side yard setback of 22’5 where 40’ is the minimum required, and maintain a side yard sky plane penetration of 8’4 on the property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 17 Soundview Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block 111, Lots 14-17 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

The applications, plans and specifications are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN

LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 4-5-2023-1T-#240158-PORT

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Incorporated Village of Sands Point, at the Village Clerk’s Office, at the Village Hall 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, NY 11050-0109 until 10:30 AM (Local Time) on Thursday, April 13, 2023 time

bids duly delivered and submitted will be considered for:

CONSTRUCTION OF 4 OR 8

PICKLEBALL COURTS

THE VILLAGE CLUB OF SANDS POINT

The Bid Documents consisting of the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Experience Statement, Bidder’s Certificates and Affidavits, Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans and Specifications, and State of New York Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule may be examined at the Village Hall of the Village of Sands Point, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, NY 11050-0109.

All bidders must obtain a set of the Bid Documents, which may be obtained beginning April 5, 2023 at Village Hall. Alternatively, the Bid Documents are available electronically and may be obtained by emailing the Village Clerk, Elizabeth Gaynor, MMC RMC, at liz@ sandspoint.gov The project must be completed no later than June 30, 2023--TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.

All bidders must comply with the rules and regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Any bid received after stated closing time will be returned unopened. If bids are sent by mail to the Village Clerk, the bidder shall be responsible for actual delivery of the bid to the Village Clerk before the advertised date and hour for opening of bids. If mail is delayed by the postal service, courier service, or in the internal mail system of the Village of Sands Point beyond the date and hour set for the bid opening, bids thus delayed will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Information concerning the bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Gaynor at 516883-3044 or via the email address listed above.

Information concerning technical specifications related to the installation may be obtained by contacting Nadiya Khelawan at 516-944-5436 or nadiya@ villageclub.org.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

The Village reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to advertise for

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In the beginning of Feb., nurses at South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) on Long Island seemed one step closer to following in the footsteps of New York City nurses of Mount Sinai Hospital who went on strike in early Jan. The 800 nurses of SSUH in Bay Shore had planned to strike on Feb. 27, unless a new agreement was reached with New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA).

The SSUH nurses’ contract expired in Feb., and their demands for amendments to their contracts were not being met in their negotiations with NYSNA. These demands included better salaries and safe staffing.

“If the hospital enforced safe staffing ratios, I would be confident that I could go to work every day and practice safely, but we’ve tried to negotiate so many times, and the hospital still won’t honor our requests,” said Jennifer Scimone, a registered nurse at SSUH, in a press release from NYSNA. “It’s nerve-wracking to go on strike, but at this point it’s necessary because it’s the only way left for us to be heard. We’ve worked hard our whole career to care and advocate for our patients, so we’re not willing to lower our voices and settle for what is unacceptable and unsafe.”

Luckily, the nurses of SSUH were able to reach an agreement with NYSNA on Feb. 23, and therefore did not need to go on strike. The agreement called for enforcement of safe staffing standards, salary increases, including experience pay and improvements

From The Schreiber Times...

Nursing Contract Negotiations

to retiree health benefits.

Though the nurses at SSUH were able to get NYSNA to reach their demands and avoid a strike, this is not always the case. In The Schreiber Times’ interview with Nicole Rosenberg, a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City who belongs to the same union as the nurses of SSUH, highlighted some of the current issues faced by nurses across America and details of what a strike would have looked like.

Every three years, the New York hospitals which belong to the nurses’ union NYSNA renegotiate their contracts. There are representatives for the nurse communities of each hospital which meet with the higher administration of hospitals, and discuss the various aspects of the contract. These negotiations happen over weeks until they reach a conclusion. Because the contract is renegotiated every three years, the contract for Mount Sinai’s nurses was due on Jan. 1. The negotiations start about two or three months prior to the due date.

According to Rosenberg, in these negotiations, NYSNA representatives and the nurses of Mount Sinai discussed salaries, retirement benefits, health insurance benefits, and most importantly, safe staffing.

“There are a lot of staffing issues across the country in hospitals. In our hospital in particular, there were seven hundred vacancies across the system, and 500 of them were in the individual hospital I work at,” said Rosenberg. “There are also unsafe nurse-topatient ratios. Each type of unit has a ratio that they are supposed to follow which is set

by the administration and NYSNA, based on what is the safest for the patient. What was starting to happen is that we were having low staffing because people felt the working environment was unsafe, which led to even more patients per staff member. It is unsafe for the patient but also for the nurse—you could harm the patient physically, and there are legal implications.”

The Radonda Vaught homicide case served as an example of the potential risks when nurses are put in conditions which are unmanageable, including the staffing issues which have only worsened since the pandemic. On Friday, Mar. 25, Vaught was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide after administering an incorrect medication. Many nurses rushed to Vaught’s defense following the discussion of the events in the news, even creating a plea for her clemency which quickly reached the top of Change.org, a petition website.

“We are human, and nurses have to go into work with this fear that we might not only kill someone and lose our jobs, but also go to jail and lose our license and be the next news story. So that was the biggest issue for us—all the stuff in the media painting nurses as greedy when really, nurses have the right to negotiate for better benefits, especially given the fact that inflation is rising, and the conditions that we are under are going downhill. All we want is to not have to deal with as many patients as we are right now because of the staffing issues, because we just can’t administer the same level of care and caution. It’s just not

possible,” said Rosenberg.

According to Rosenberg, on the night of the Mount Sinai strike, nurses received messages from their union representative, and at around 4 a.m., announced that the nurses would officially be going on strike that morning. The week before the strike, the representative had the nurses sign up for four hour shifts on the picket line, in case it did happen. The nurses didn’t go into work for a week, which meant Mount Sinai had no employees.

“Unfortunately, this meant patients did not have nurses, but this is sort of the point—not to mention, it was going to be unsafe whether we were there or not because of the conditions,” said Rosenberg. The nurses gave management a two week notice before the strike, so the hospital knew they were not going to have employees unless they agreed to the demands of the nurses. They spent $2 million dollars on hiring travel nurses to fill the positions of the striking nurses.

“In the end, they ended up meeting the nurses’ demands, including those demanding better medical insurance, salaries, improvements for the staffing issues, and retirement benefits. This was a huge win,” said Rosenberg.

As the contracts of nurses across the country expire, it is likely that more strikes will occur. The goal of the nurses’ unions is now to experience successes similar to that of the SSUH and Mount Sinai nurses, and prevent risks to the well-being of both patients and nurses.

Student Wins U.S. Department Of State YES Abroad Scholarship To Study In Morocco

The U.S. Department of State has awarded Jack Campagna, a student from Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY, one of 65 scholarships to study abroad on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program.

The competitive, merit-based award covers the full cost of an academic year abroad, providing Jack a full immersion experience through living with a host family in Morocco, attending a Morrocan high school, and helping develop the skills necessary to be a leader in the global community. The YES Abroad program is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Through his participation in the YES Abroad program, Jack will be at

the forefront of citizen diplomacy, serving as a “youth ambassador” in his host country, promoting mutual understanding by building lasting relationships with the host family and friends, and through community engagement in volunteer service and leadership training.

The Kennedy-Lugar YES program was first authorized by the U.S. Congress in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, as an effort to increase dialogue and understanding between the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populations. Initially created as a program for international high school students to live and study in the United States, the YES program was expanded in 2007 to include YES Abroad for American high school students. The

YES Abroad program provides opportunities for Americans to study for an academic year in select countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey.

The YES Abroad program is administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs by a consortium of organizations led by American Councils for International Education in partnership with AFS-USA, Inc., the AmericanMideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST), and the International Education and Resource Network (iEARN).

—Submitted by the Port Washington Union Free School District Jack Campagna (Contributed photo)

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

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APPEAL #21370 – Laurel

Muckey; 50 Marino Ave., Port Washington, Section 5, Block J, Lot 23; Zoned Residence-C

Variance from 70-50.A to legalize a one-story addition, deck, and roof over a deck that are too close to the street.

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D.B.A. BLE Bakery; 63-65 Main Street., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 22, Lot 5; Zoned Business-B

Conditional Use 70-225(B) (7)(a) and Variance from 70-103.A to legalize kitchen space in the basement of a bakery that was not part of the original plans for the bakery (bakery expansion, a conditional use) with not enough parking.

APPEAL #21374 - Roma Bari Realty Corp. (DiMaggio’s Trattoria); 706 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 129, Lot 142 & 562; Zoned: Business-B

Renewal of conditional use §70-139.A to permit the continued use of a non-conforming restaurant approved under Appeal #20567. Plans are available for public viewing at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/bzs.

Persons interested in viewing the ll file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public

may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive.

Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 4-5-2023 1T# 240157-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING

Town of North Hempstead

Historic Landmarks

Preservation Commission

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset. For more information, contact landmarks@northhempsteadny.gov.

The Commission will consider the Application for the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow for the installation of a solar panel array (as well as connections and conduit) on the roof and side of 41 Reid Ave, Port Washington Historic District; Section 5, Block 58, Lot 66 4-5-2023-1T-#240212-PORT

Joseph Francis Duane

JANUARY 21, 1965 - MARCH 18, 2023

We are sad to say that Joseph Francis Duane passed away on Saturday, March 18th at age 58, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Manhasset, NY on January 21, 1965 to Mary and Francis Duane and grew up in Port Washington, Long Island with his three sisters and brother. He graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in 1983, and he attended University of Maryland. He held a variety of jobs throughout his life; from ski instructing in Breckenridge, CO to nancing on Wall Street. In 1990, he started his business, Joseph Duane Painting, which he continued for the rest of his life.

He met his wife, Terry, in 1995 in one of his favorite places - Montauk, NY. They were married in 1998 and lived in New York City. Joe and Terry wanted to raise a family in a beautiful place and instill a love of nature, so they moved to South Woodstock, Vermont in 1999. Joe’s three children were the light of his life.

Joe worked as Assistant Director, Ski Patrol at Okemo Mountain. Most recently, he was Ski Patrol Director at Saskadena Six, working there for over 18 years. Joe was an active person who skinned and skied Saskadena Six almost every day, sometimes switching it up by going to Pico or Killington. He also spent a great deal of time gol ng, hiking, biking, running, playing lacrosse with his kids, and adventuring out in the backcountry with his son.

Family was of utmost importance to Joe. He is survived by his wife, Terry, and their three children; Abbey, Nora and Will. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Parry Duane, his three sisters, Mary Duane Jago (Sean), Patricia Duane Coutain (Kester) and Olivia Duane Adams (Kirk) and many loving nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Francis Duane and his brother, Andrew Duane. Joe was a man who lived his life to the fullest and was happiest with his family and in the outdoors. His kindness touched many lives and his friends and family will miss him dearly.

Town Adopts Municipal Climate Action Plan For Mitigation And Adaptation

At the Town of North Hempstead’s March 14 Board Meeting, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board 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%.

“The Town of North Hempstead recognizes the detrimental impacts of climate change on our residents and the natural environment, including sea level rise, more intense weather and flooding, higher temperatures, and more frequent droughts,” Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “We are always looking for ways to imple-

ment policies to reduce the Town’s carbon footprint in its own operations, as well as to assist community members in their sustainability efforts through education, legislation, and other measures. The Climate Action Plan will go a long way towards guiding such changes in the future.”

The plan was developed in collaboration with the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force and focuses on the following key categories:

• Decreasing energy use and shifting to clean, renewable energy

• Transportation and fleet

• Resiliency, adaptation, and natural solutions

• Materials and waste management

“With this step we lay the foundation of an ongoing and collective process that demonstrates we are committed to engaging local government, residents, businesses, community stakeholders and the public on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the active role we can play in reducing the impacts of climate change,” stated Councilmember Veronica Lurvey.

“This is an important step towards achieving New York State Climate Smart Communities Certification,” stated Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte. “Completion of the measures and projects outlined in this Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan will help the Town reach our greenhouse gas reduction goals and make

our communities more resilient.”

The Town’s Department of Planning and Environmental Protection, with the assistance from staff from all departments, will be responsible for oversight of implementation of this CAP, tracking and monitoring progress towards meeting emission reduction goals, identifying proposed changes in policy, and employee education and engagement.

Residents can access the Town’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan along with tools and resources to mitigate climate change at NorthHempsteadNY.gov/ClimateAction

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town’s ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ To Commence In North Hempstead Street Sweepers will clean all Town roads starting April 24

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena and Town Board are proud to announce that starting April 24, North Hempstead’s highway crews will be hitting Town streets to sweep up the winter debris as the annual Operation Clean Sweep gets underway. This two-week initiative is held each spring and aims to sweep North Hempstead’s roads safe and clean.

The Highway Department needs the public’s help to make Operation Clean Sweep a success. They ask that residents refrain from parking vehicles on town roads from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. during their designated sweeping days. Businesses are asked to keep their cars off the road from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. The public’s cooperation will ensure

that the roads are cleaned as thoroughly as possible.

From Monday, April 24 to Friday, April 28, all areas NOT within incorporated villages and south of the Long Island Expressway will be swept. From Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5 all areas NOT within incorporated villages and north of the Long Island Expressway will be swept (details to come later this month).

Operation Clean Sweep Dates: South of the Long Island Expressway

Monday, April 24

• New Cassel

• Polo Park Section

• Westbury Hills

‘Hop Into Spring’ Event

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Robert Troiano, Jr., and the Town Board invite residents to join them as they “Hop Into Spring” for a fun community event at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park in Westbury on Saturday, April 15 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“This free Town event is a great opportunity for our residents to celebrate the arrival of spring with a full afternoon of activities, games, and more that will surely entertain children and adults alike,” Supervisor DeSena said. “I encourage our residents to come down to Martin ‘Bunky’ Reid Park and enjoy the ‘Hop Into Spring’ event and the beautiful spring weather with your family and friends.”

“We are delighted to be hosting this event for families across North Hempstead,” said Councilmember Troiano. “It’s the perfect opportunity for the community to join together to celebrate the spring and enjoy an egg hunt with plenty of activities for children of all ages.”

Children will be treated to an Easter egg hunt with colorful eggs scattered in the park. Additionally, there will be arts and crafts, games, and more. The Easter egg hunt is open for children of all ages and participants are asked to bring their own bag or basket.

The rain location for the event is at the “Yes We Can” Community Center. For more information, please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

• Albertson; beginning at Train Station and heading west

• Manhasset Hills section, heading towards City Line

• South Park, (Roslyn Heights)

Tuesday, April 25

• Carle Place

• Searingtown

• New Hyde Park; east of Denton Avenue and north of Hillside Avenue

Wednesday, April 26

• Country Club Section

• Devonshire Section; east of Denton Avenue and south of Hillside Avenue

• West Williston

• New Hyde Park, west of Denton Avenue and north of Hillside Avenue

Thursday, April 27

• Garden City Park, from Mineola High School and heading west

• Stewart Avenue Section; from North New Hyde Park, continuing west of Denton Avenue

• New Hyde Park, west of Denton Avenue., and south of Hillside Avenue, (including Barwick, Willis, Cherry & McKee)

Friday, April 28

Touching up, cleaning up and spot sweeping where necessary

*Please note that dates are subject to change based on weather conditions

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Sponsors 2023 AARP Driving Courses

The Town of North Hempstead is pleased once again offer AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park.

The classes will be held on: Saturday, April 22, Saturday, May 20, Saturday, June 17, Saturday, September 9, Saturday, October 14, Saturday, November 18, and Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch break). The cost is $25 for

AARP members and $30 for non-members. Please bring a check made payable to “AARP” on the day of the class. No cash will be accepted. Attendees should also bring: their driver’s license, a bagged lunch, and AARP members should also bring their AARP card.

Please call 311 for more information.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Time Is Of The Essence… Or Is It? Pros and cons of ending the clock-change

LAUREN FELDMAN

lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

In 2022, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the United States. As of this month, it still awaits House approval and a presidential signature. The Act would come into effect in November of this year, whereby we “fall back” one final time, and “spring forward” into a permanent time shift in March of 2024. Despite full support from the Senate, the debate over the clock-change has remained contentious for years, and it seems even those who are in favor of its elimination cannot agree on which time zone to adopt.

To clock-change, or not to clock-change?

For some of us, the “spring forward, fall back” method is all we’ve ever known. There is a common misconception that farm laborers inspired the clock shift, which has been proven false – in fact, farmers have generally been against Daylight Saving time, not proponents of it. Still, clock changing has a much older history than many might realize, proposed as early as the 1700s by Benjamin Franklin, who noticed that waking up earlier some months – and correspondingly going to bed earlier – allowed him to avoid lighting his house with candles. He noted that following the sun was cheaper than lighting one’s home.

This concept gained momentum in the 1900s, when William Willett wrote and published a pamphlet called The Waste of Daylight, which campaigned for what we call today Daylight Saving Time (or DST) in the United Kingdom. Willett, like Franklin, felt there were benefits to rising earlier in the summer, and wanted to encourage others to move the clock and make the best use of daylight. During WWI, the Germans adopted the clock-change as a means to use electric energy more sparingly. Eventually, the British also followed suit, as did almost every country on either side of the war. And so was established the system which has persisted to today.

According to David Prerau, the author of the highly acclaimed book Seize the Daylight – as well as dubbed – “the world’s foremost authority on Daylight Saving Time” – the clock-change may be annoying,

but it is definitely necessary. Prerau is a big proponent of keeping the clock-change, and his conviction does not stem from a solely hypothetical perspective. He recalls how, in an attempt to save electricity during the energy crisis of 1974, the US attempted to (temporarily) extend DST year-round for two years. For as ideal as it seemed initially, the results were vastly unpopular. Many complained that waking up in the dark was a difficult and stressful procedure, especially in the winter, when mornings were also a lot colder. The unpopularity of the experiment forced its early cancelation, and a return to changing clocks.

In an interview with NPR’s Jenn White and Dr. Beth Malow in March of 2022, Prerau said, “Switching clocks can be a pain, but the fact is that the change makes a difference for four months of the year.” Plus, he argues, we still have the benefits of daylight saving time for most of the year. “The current system is an excellent compromise; it allows us the benefits of daylight saving for most of the year but avoids the problems of waking up and traveling in the dark to work or school during the coldest, darkest months of the year.”

Which time is the “right” time?

Those who favor the end of the clockchange must also decide which time setting to make permanent: Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time. The 2022 Senate Act opted for DST to become the new normal, but what exactly would this entail? Being on DST means that we get less light in the winter and more light in the summer; it stays light in the summer later than it normally would. While the idea of darkness by early evening sounds depressing, is Daylight Saving Time actually the better time zone to adopt?

According to Dr. Beth Malow, from the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University, light is important especially in the morning. “If it’s dark when we wake up, it interferes with our ability to feel rested.” Malow also points out that late evening light can increase sleeplessness – which can affect our mood and health. This is why she – alongside many in the medical community – support the adoption of an official time… just not DST. Instead, Malow and others argue in favor of Standard Time.

Dr. Malow fears for vulnerable groups who cannot adjust their schedule based on daylight. “People need light during the morning to travel to work or school.”

It also activates a positive burst in mood and energy when we wake up with the sun. Readers might be familiar with the concept of a body-clock, or circadian cycle, which is the natural internal process

which regulates our sleep-wake cycle. This system was historically tied to the rise and set of the sun, before clocks and timekeeping began to determine our hours. For some, Standard Time is a return – as close as modernly possible – to honoring the sun’s effect on our ability to wake and sleep. Some states have already put into effect year-round Standard Time, such as Hawai’i and most of Arizona.

So did the Senate get the right idea, but the wrong answer? According to Dr. Karin Johnson of the Baystate Regional Sleep Medicine Program, the majority of people in the US do support the end of the clockchange. However, DST is not the right choice. Many studies suggest that consistent poorer sleep quality – which results from the misalignment of our sleep pattern on DST – contributes to not only worse mood, but worse health, with increases in obesity and even cancer seen in various communities. With the medical community in agreement, why the insistence on Daylight Saving Time from the Senate?

One theory is the role capitalism may play in adopting permanent DST. When it stays lighter later, people are more likely to stay active after work or school. This activity also encourages spending more money. Shops around the US, when polled, revealed that there is a spike in customers during Daylight Saving Time for a variety of products. This correlation does require more insight, including the fact that over the Summer – peak DST time – many young people are out of school and looking for things to do (and buy). However, is the link between DST and higher levels of consumerism prominent enough to seal the deal?

For now, it seems the Senate is deadlocked on their time-change initiative. The Act was reintroduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in March of this year, but it seems that Congress has more pressing issues to worry about at the moment. For now, the clock-change stays, but soon enough we may have to ask ourselves whether time is truly of the essence.

(Sketch by Lauren Feldman)

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