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DeSena delivers State of the Town (See page 3)

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eform and bipartisanship were two themes as Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena delivered the 35th annual State of the Town address on March 31 at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington. The speech capped a luncheon program hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington-Manhasset. DeSena quickly addressed the very public disagreements and often contentious exchanges at the town board meetings ever since she assumed office as the first Republican supervisor in more that 30 years. The Democrats hold a 4-3 majority on the board and have stymied some of her initiatives. After introducing her colleagues in town government, the supervisor stated, “While I know some have rushed to paint a picture of us as a dysfunctional town board, I like to think we are just going through some growing pains. It may have been painful at points so far, but we’re in this together, and we’re all here to do the people’s work. I am committed to making our town board successful through collaboration and bipartisan cooperation, and I look forward to continuing to work with all of you. Together we can accomplish many great things.” DeSena has viewed her upset victory over former Town Clerk Wayne Wink last November, ending decades of a Democrat leading town government, as an expression of the voters’ mandate for change. “My goals since day one have been to streamline town government wherever possible, increase accountability to our taxpayers, operate in a fiscally responsible manner, and lead our town in an open, honest, and transparent way,” she told the assembled. The bulk of her speech focused on

this should be a top priority of not just all elected officials but all families.” She announced the establishment of the Town of North Hempstead Substance Misuse Advisory Council, noting the horrific figures of more that 100,000 Americans dying of drug overdoses and another 100,000 of alcohol misuse in 2021. “Many lives can be saved through prevention, treatment, and recovery, and I believe not only is the town able to do something to help the problem, but we also have a moral obligation to do so,” she observed. DeSena also intended to revitalize the town’s Disability and Veterans Advisory Committees, and work with them “to make our communities more diverse, inclusive, and equitable.” Supervisor Jen DeSena poses with the leadership of the League of Women Voters of Turning to infrastructure, she highPort Washington-Manhasset, who hosted the luncheon featuring her address. lighted the initial phase of the North (Courtesy of Russell Lippai) Hempstead Beach Park renovation project reforming the town’s building department, livestreamed and archived, she wants to “that will protect the esplanade and which has come under a lot of criticism. see them carried live on the more easily beachfront park from future flooding and “My team and I have identified a proviaccessible North Hempstead TV. She called erosion, while improving the quality of sion buried deep within the town’s code, the public access channel a great resource park experience through the creation of a that has bogged down departmental operawith informative programming, and has living shoreline.” tions, created needless and legally question- directed the channel to begin broadcasting DeSena also called for an update to able interference, and shifted accountability the meetings. the town’s Master Plan, noting that it was away from our trained professionals in the DeSena will also institute town hall type last updated in 1989, and an increase in building department,” she charged. meetings in each council district to enable the town’s budget for road paving; of the It was a provision adopted in 2007 that her and the councilmember to meet with town’s 300-plus lane miles, only 6 to 8 were gave the supervisor and trustees the power residents who may not have the opportunity paved each year, and this was unacceptto reverse the building commissioner’s to attend town board meetings and speak able to her. decision on expediting building permits during public comment time. In a nod to Women’s History Month, in their councilmatic districts. Expedited “For too long, many residents have felt DeSena said, “We owe so much to the permits are considered under a number of unheard and unseen, so what better way to intelligent and determined women who scenarios spelled out in the code. Later that offer them the ability to comment directly have come before us, and it’s an honor to day, at the town board meeting, DeSena to their elected officials on the state of continue the tradition here in the Town introduced a resolution to set a public the town than in a face-to-face meeting, of North Hempstead of strong female hearing on April 28 to amend the chapter by filled with open dialogue and fresh ideas?” leadership.” stripping the provision. The board unaniDeSena stated. May Newburger led the town from 1994 mously passed the resolution, minus absent Before winning office, DeSena was execto 2003 and was the first female supervisor trustee David Adhami. utive director of the Manhasset Coalition on Long Island. Judi Bosworth, DeSena’s Against Substance Abuse (CASA) where immediate predecessor, was in office for eight years. Outreach/Transparency she “worked passionately to educate and empower parents to protect their families “While we are still faced with many chal“Transparency is the key to a responsive lenges, I am certain that the best times for government,” DeSena declared, announcing from the risks of alcohol and other drugs. While I am no longer in my official capacity the Town of North Hempstead are ahead of new transparency initiatives. at CASA, I still passionately believe that us,” DeSena concluded. Though town board meetings are

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etting former county employees money that was incorrectly withheld from them. Making sure vendors are up to speed on cybersecurity—otherwise they might expose sensitive county information to hackers. Tracking how the vast federal pandemic relief funds to the county are spent. Calculating the nuances of overtime so employees are properly paid. These are a few of the many things under the purview of the Office of the County Comptroller, overseen since Jan. 1 of this year by Elaine Phillips of Flower Hill. Phillips’ political career seemed over when she lost a bid for re-election to the New York State Senate in 2017. Since then, she had used the skills acquired over a lifetime spent working for such financial giants as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to manage the investment portfolios of volunteer fire departments. Phillips, a Republican, returned to the political fold last year, becoming the first woman to gain the county comptroller’s office. She succeeded Democrat Jack Schnirman, who chose to step down after one term. Also the first woman to serve as mayor of Flower Hill, the native of rural Pennsylvania was the first from her family to go to college (Penn State). She has lived out her mother Betty’s advice to seize opportunities. Anton Media Group recently sat down with the new comptroller.

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the county legislature are going to have to seriously deal with. Remember, nothing can be done without NIFA approval. Based on decisions that will be made over the next couple years I believe we can come out of What is the state of the county’s the control period. No one in this county What has surprised you about this financial health? department? It’s much better than it’s been in a long elects NIFA. If you don’t like what [elected officials] are doing, then you can boot them I was impressed with the workforce time. We’re in better financial condiout. There is no booting out NIFA. It costs that came with the office. There’s tion, my guess is. than many counties. us millions of dollars. I think it’s fiscally about 70 civil service workers [doing] And that is why Phillips hopes that the responsible for this office to be monitoring claims, accounting, auditing, payroll, etc. county can get out from under the Nassau And the level of professionalism, the level Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) oversight. that, to watch what this legislature does over the next year, particularly given the debt of knowledge, the level of of commitIt was created in 2000 by the state service payments that are due. And if they ment to their job—I must say I legislature to oversee Nassau’s manage this in a certain way, then I think wasn’t surprised, but I was then-troubled finances, it’s time for NIFA to go. very impressed. I’ve also Currently, the county is Phillips' office appears before the legisassembled a great team under a “control period,” lature to comment on the proposed county around me, 11 of us. I’ve giving NIFA additional budget before it is adapted and also releases We watch the store, we’re oversight authority. hired a little more senior a report on the budget. It is also working and experienced people the taxpayers’ protector, According to its website, on the “Fiscal You once called yourself a retired Year 2021 Comprehensive versus just numbers. “NIFA is empowered we [deal with] the details politician. Why did you take on this Annual Financial Report” as well as the (Phillips can hire up to 14 to issue its bonds and job? and the nuts and bolts. “Mid-Year Report on Nassau County’s notes for various county As a Republican on the North Shore, it’s appointees.) Financial Condition. ” —Elaine Phillips purposes, including the gotten more difficult to run. Also, I’m Will you be doing prePhillips said her auditors will be looking restructuring of a portion of getting up there in age. So I thought I was sentations to community at the operational problems at county’s the county’s outstanding debt.” done, but it was always been in the back of groups and civic associations? In 2021, the county, fearing a dramatic Department of Assessment and Office of my mind. I love public service. I loved being What about outreach? Consumer Affairs and will also undertake to loss in sales tax revenue during the pana trustee. I loved being a mayor. And I loved I’ve received invitations to speak, but study the county’s interactions with public demic economic slowdown, got permission being a New York State Senator. When I was it’s still too soon. When I go, I want to utilities to ensure that billing improvements to delay a debt payment of $75 million. asked to run for comptroller, I had to think have something tangible to talk about. Our can be made and efficiencies found. about it. Did I have the skill set? A lot of it is game plan is to get out to all [civic group] What is your Also on her agenda is a public outreach leadership skills, understanding problem this year. One of the things we love to talk view of NIFA? to help residents understand the county’s solving. We solve problems in this office all about is how we communicate with the taxI believe that the NIFA control complicated assessment system. day long. That’s what I liked the most about payer, things such as Open Nassau (started period should end. The [deferred] debt “We watch the store, we’re the taxpayers’ both my senate role and my mayoral role. by her predecessor and showing how funds payment will extend the oversight period. protector, we [deal with] the details and the I’m not a policy wonk. In this job [we deal] are being spent, county contracts, etc.) There’s some large debt payments coming nuts and bolts,” Phillips summed up. with [things such as] “How do we make sure It’s important that we continue to tell the in the next two years and it’s going to be Visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/1590/ our vendors are paid appropriately?” “How taxpayer how this office is operating as the something that the administration and County-Comptroller for more information.

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ith the war in Ukraine on everyone’s minds, it was truly a privilege for the members of Temple Judea to hear first-hand about the battle there from an experienced news reporter for ABC Radio, Aaron Katersky, who recently returned from Ukraine. Katersky has been an award-winning senior investigative reporter and correspondent news commentator, having worked for ABC News Radio in this capacity for almost 20 years. Katersky presented a remarkable description of the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through a reporter’s eyes. Although observing it first-hand, he indicated that he could not be caught up in an emotional response to the horrific situation of mass destruction of property, and the wounding and murder of innocent

Rabbi Todd Chizner, left, moderated the Zoom presentation with ABC Radio correspondent Aaron Katersky. (Contributed Photo) men, women and chlldren. He explained that as a news commentator, it was his responsibility to describe and report what he saw. Although he described the damage, his reports were factual, leaving the emotional response

to the readers and listeners. All are well aware of the sights and sounds of this tragic massacre through daily exposure in all media. The forum took place as a Zoom presentation. Rabbi Todd Chizner introduced

Katersky and served as moderator, asking pertinent questions that were on the minds of everyone. A “Q & A” period followed in which the participants were able to ask additional questions. Some of the questions were asked by teenagers who are students in Temple Judea’s high school program who seemed to have a deep understanding of the war in Ukraine and asked significant and interesting questions. The participants in this program were grateful for Katersky’s first-hand descriptions and wished him well in his future endeavors. New members are always welcome at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. For more information, call 516621-8049 or visit www.temple-judea.com. —Submitted by Temple Judea

Shave Your Head For Good Cause On April 10 Logan Panzik of Manhasset will continue his campaign to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Since 2017, when he was in sixth grade, the son of Steve and Shaz has raised awareness of the foundation that raises money for victims of childhood cancer by shaving his head. His next St. Baldrick’s event will take place on Sunday, April 10, from noon to 3 p.m. at Publican’s, 550

Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Now a junior, Logan has raised more than $50,000 and has organized and held the event at various sites, such as Plandome Haircutters and Manhasset Secondary School. The people who volunteer to shave raise money from family and friends. People can sign up and also donate at www.stbaldricks.org/events/publicans2022. —Manhassett Press staff

At the 2017 St. Baldrick’s event, Logan Panzik, in chair, earns a certificate from then North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. Also pictured, from left, are Steve Panzik, Plandome Haircutters owner Debbie Luckner, Maikal Rezo, Jeremy Shao and Plandome Haircutters owner David. (File Photo)

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Defensive Driving The Empire Safety Council will hold its defensive driving course from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Cost is $30 per person and payment must be made at registration via cash, check or credit card. Register at the circulation desk.

THURSDAY APRIL 7

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Adult Spelling Bee At 2 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Prizes to the best spellers. Registration required. In the Community Room, lower level. Register at www.manhassetlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Owl Prowl From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N. Plandome Rd. Manhasset. Description: “Learn about Long Island’s native owls, dissect owl pellets to discover what they eat, then journey into Leeds Pond Preserve to find them. We’ll visit our homemade owl nests and some other likely resting spots before settling down at our campsite for a campfire and some s’mores. It’s sure to be a fun night for the whole family.” Fee is $20 for non-members. Visit www. smli.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

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

The Empire Pass allows free admission to state parks and other attractions. It is one of a number of passes available to museums and other points of interest for patrons of the Manhasset Public Library. Stop by the circulation desk or visit www.manhassetlibrary. org/services/free-museum-passes to learn more. Print at home options are also available. (Screen Capture)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Manhasset BOE Manhasset School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 200 Memorial Pl., Manhasset. Budget discussion.

Munsey Park BOT Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., Manhasset.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day Clean-Up Sponsored by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. A community clean-up FRIDAY APRIL 15 of Plandome Rd. Meet at 1 p.m. at Mary Wilderness Survival Jane Davies Green. The Sidewalk Sweep Program for children from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will unite community members, working at the Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 together to clean up trash, weed the N. Plandome Rd. Manhasset. Description: plantings and sweep debris from the “Can you make it in the outdoors? Learn sidewalks. Visit the Manhasset Chamber how as we build fires, shelters, and more in of Commerce to get a free tote bag. There a day set in our beautiful 36-acre preserve. will also be a Flower & Vegetable Seed S’mores included, of course.” Cost for fundraiser. Proceeds will go to Manhasset non-members is $90 per child. Register and Beautification. Registration encouraged. learn more at www.smli.org. Visit www.shopmanhasset.com.

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uests of the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City were treated to wine, cheeses, coffee, chocolates and, of course, exhibits on aerospace on March 27 as part of The Chocolate Expo. “We were going to celebrate our 10th anniversary last year, but then COVID-19 came along,” said Marvin Baum, an organizer of the Chocolate Expo, which has been held at the Cradle of Aviation since 2012. “But everyone is anxious to get back out now and we are really excited to get back.” There was certainly a lot of excitement in the air, as the museum lobby and exhibit spaces were filled with guests enjoying samples offered by vendors coming from across the Tri-State area, while also taking pictures with Disney princesses, Santa Claus and other characters. “People love chocolate,” Baum said. “But

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you have to offer something that really engages people... Somebody got engaged at our last event on March 1, 2020, just before the pandemic and we had a very good turnout.” And engagements could happen in this space, where organizer Barbara Cohen said love happens. She had reached out to the engaged couple to come back again to the event this year as guests, and have their engagement party there. “There are these moments within the show, and our photographers catch them, where [for example] the mother wipes the chocolate off of the children’s faces or the princess leans down [to greet a child],” Cohen said. The Cradle of Aviation is known for serving as a great host for a variety of events, including the upcoming Long Island Table Top Gaming Expo on April 9; the comic, collectible and pop-culture convention Cradle Con on May 14 and 15; and the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo on August 12 and 14. Part of what makes the Cradle of Aviation a great spot to host expos and conventions is not only the people who work at the museum, said Joel Albino of the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, but also the backdrop of aviation and space exhibits.

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At the upcoming Table Top Gaming Expo, guests can expect to enjoy card, miniature and board games, as well as role-playing games, panels and vendors. Albino said he and the fellow organizers work to create an event they’d want to go to. “It’s going to be easy for somebody who maybe has an interest, but does not have a lot of experience, to show up and say ‘maybe I’ll see what this or that game is about,’” Albino said. “You don’t have to be a table top gamer who knows everything to have a good time.” Visit cradleofaviation.org to learn more about the Cradle of Aviation and the upcoming events.

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Health Greenwich Village, Orzac Center for Rehabilitation and Stern Family for Rehabilitation each earned the designation. Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care, which operates more than 50 locations in the New York Metro area, earned top performer status. “At Northwell Health, we are pursuing health equity, which includes high-quality, culturally-competent care and services for our communities,” said Edward Fraser, vice president of Community Relations and chair of Northwell’s EXPRESSIONS BERG, which serves as a resource to enhance workforce engagement and promote LGBTQ+ awareness. “Since 2014, Northwell has retained leadership status with the Healthcare Equality Index survey. This could not have been possible without involving our LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, EXPRESSIONS, composed of 500-plus interdisciplinary team members throughout our organization. This past year, EXPRESSIONS was able to help complete over 2,000 hours of LGBTQIA+ health education, a component to this leadership designation.” HEI examines four key criteria: Foundational policies and training, LGBTQ+ patient services and support, employee benefits and policies, and patient and community engagement. More than 900 facilities participated in the latest survey. Another area of focus is LGBTQ+ education (50-hour minimum each year): Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, Staten Island University Hospital’s north campus and South Oaks Hospital in Amityville each completed more than 200 hours. To see the complete HEI report, go to www.hrc.org/resources/ healthcare-equality-index —Submitted by Northwell Health

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Bad Behavior Gets Rewarded At the 94th Academy Awards ceremony held on Sunday, March 27, an otherwise uneventful broadcast was shaken to its core after eventual Best Actor Winner Will Smith stepped to presenter Chris Rock and slapped him in a blatant act of performative outrage and selfishness. The cause? Rock making what some deemed a tasteless crack comparing Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett-Smith, to Demi Moore’s bald and buff main character in the 1997 war drama G.I. Jane. After it happened, Smith returned to his seat, (as if nothing happened), dropped a few f-bombs in telling the assaulted comedian to keep Pinkett-Smith’s name out of his mouth. To Rock’s credit, he carried on in presenting eventual Best Documentary Film winner Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson with his award for Summer of Soul. But does anyone really remember what category was even being presented? Attendees were in shock at what happened, as were millions of viewers around

the world, many wondering if it was a pre-planned sketch given how surreal the entire scenario was. Nope. It was the real thing. In the end, bad behavior was rewarded (and I don’t mean Will Smith winning the Best Actor Oscar). The fact that Smith stepped onto the stage (after initially laughing at the joke) and committed assault on Rock for cracking a joke about PinkettSmith was disgraceful and should have gotten him escorted out. Particularly given the fact that it was done live, in front of a global audience. But God forbid the Academy show any stones during commercial break and tell Smith he had to go. And in the event he won his category, have someone else accept on his behalf. Instead, Smith got to receive his award. He acknowledged what happened in his acceptance speech, said he wanted to be a “vessel for peace” (um, what?!?) and apologized to the Academy (cause he obviously wants to be

invited back...as if they dared not invite him back). He didn’t offer up an apology to Chris Rock or Questlove, for humiliating the former, and spoiling the moment for the eventual Best Documentary winner. Not to mention his souring the mood for what was supposed to be a joyful event—the first live Oscar ceremony since this pandemic knee-capped the world. As if the actual incident wasn’t disturbing enough, Smith received a partial standing ovation when it was announced that he’d won the Best Actor Oscar. And in the aftermath, the pro-Will Smith spin began in earnest with fellow stars comforting him (for what, self-inflicted poor choices?), certain corners of the Twitterverse commending him for coming to his wife’s honor (due to Pinkett-Smith having alopecia, a medical condition we’re not even clear Rock knew she had) and the Academy issuing a weak-sauce statement about how it “...condemns the actions of Mr.

Smith at last night’s show” and “... explor[ing] further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law.” Smith issued a written statement of apology to Rock the following day, but in the end, the Academy earned a big fail in not escorting Smith out during a commercial break. And while Smith’s actions were reprehensible, what’s most disconcerting is that there wasn’t immediate condemnation of this act. Instead, a huge segment of the populace in the aftermath were on board with normalizing Smith’s over-reactive act of violence. ESPN Football writer Bill Barnwell tweeted, “Think about how famous you have to be to walk onto the stage at the Oscars, slap the presenter in the face, sit back down, curse loudly at him twice and not get kicked out or stopped.” So it goes with entitlement, power and fame all wrapped up in a bow of toxic masculinity. —Dave Gil de Rubio

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What The World Needs Now When I was a young child, Mom often listened to WGBB for music and weather. Dad had purchased a band radio for her so that she could listen to her beloved station, which had a better sound quality than her little transistor that she won from Sinclair Gas. Dad often fiddled with the stations before any road trips taken, which often meant that we heard NOAA weather reports before we even got into the car. To this day, the sound of “Manasquan Inlet” brings to mind a kitchen abuzz with excitement in the pre-dawn

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hours and the faint “echo” behind the almost robotic voice of the announcer. One of the songs that was frequently played on WGBB through the speakers of that yellow band radio was a little number called, “What the World Needs Now is Love.” The tune, which was written by Hal David with music by Burt Bacharach, was recorded in 1965 by Jackie DeShannon. It is interesting that the song was originally offered to Dionne Warwick, she of the golden voice, who turned it down. Dionne felt

the song was too country and “preachy” for her tastes, though she did record it for an album she released the following year. In 1971, a disc jockey by the

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Passover’s More Passionate Way Every year, during the festival of Passover we read the well-known biblical scroll of Shir HaShirim or Song of Songs. It is, bar none, the most romantic and beautiful love song ever written. It’s very title, Song of Songs, claims itself to be the ultimate, unparalleled praise. This magnificent piece of literary genius, filled with sensual overtones and passion, is King Solomon’s gift to the world. At face value, it is a fiery story of two lovers. Yet, in the ancient Talmud it was explained that the song is the “holy of holies” symbolizing the deep love between our Creator and us. Scrutinized, studied and adored for thousands of years, Song of Songs is considered a classic by scholars of both the Bible and literature.

Why has this book, which we read each year during Passover, withstood the test of time? What secrets are revealed in King Solomon’s writings?

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Composed approximately 3,100 years ago, it was written 480 years after the Exodus from Egypt, inspired by the completion of the First Temple. Its author, King Solomon, great-grandson of the biblical Ruth, whose own book we read on the festival of Shavuot, and son of King David and Bathsheba, was born around 1,000 BCE. We learn that he

became king at the age of 12 and died at the age of 52 years. He accomplished a great deal during his short life. Many will be impressed by the fact that he maintained one thousand wives! the most famous being the daughter of Pharaoh. The First Temple in Jerusalem is known as Solomon’s Temple, its construction having begun in the fourth year of his reign and reaching completion seven years later. We read in the Kabbalah book of Zohar, “and all the upper and lower worlds were complete.” It was the completion of the First Temple that became the inspiration for writing Song of Songs. Solomon’s impressive résumé includes prophet, architect, author and judge, in addition to ruler. His wealth and power were enormous. He is credited with writing two additional books, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes (Kohelet). Solomon is also credited with composing several verses in the Book of Psalms (Tehillim).

What is the connection between Passover and Song of Songs? The Song of Songs is symbolic of the ‘love affair’ between our Creator and us. It expresses the powerful yearning of us and our Heavenly Father for a close relationship with each other. The expression of the symbolic “becoming married” to our Creator which was manifested during the Exodus and formed a union, a bond, a partnership with the Holy One. Song of Songs is a passionate

story, a true love story, at times erotic and suggestive of physical bonding and contentment. As the woman in the story goes in search of her lost beloved, he is never out of sight of her, just like our Creator never loses sight of each of us. When the Jewish nation rejected the Almighty’s majesty by idolizing the golden calf at Mt. Sinai, He forgave them and never quit his relationship with them. Similarly, when a partner in a marriage may disappoint the other, the marriage itself does not have to fail. Marriage is a holy union, a three-way bond between a woman, a man and the Almighty. These writings teach us about the potential of love that exists between us and our Creator. The words resonate in our hearts and offer clarity, insight and guidance. By reading this masterpiece, may we be blessed to view life in a happier, healthier and more passionate way. Happy Passover.

medical supplies to be shipped overseas. The Town of Oyster Bay has set up collection boxes in Oyster Bay and Bethpage for those who wish to help. It has been said that in a crisis, humans rise to meet the needs of others during challenging times. Michelle Dean said that “Crisis forces commonality of purpose on one another.” Jawaharlal Nehru has been credited with stating, “Every little thing counts in a crisis.” Depeche Mode sang, “Everything Counts in Small Amounts.” These are the times

that define us as a species, and it is important not to turn a blind eye to the plights of our fellow humans. It doesn’t matter if it’s a prayer, a box of medical masks or a monetary donation. Every little bit helps to make the world a brighter place. Several years ago, I started a page for women who were interested in crafting hats for charity. We donated several hundred hats to two different organizations. Yesterday, I called the troops to order. We will be creating hats and scarves to donate to the people of Ukraine. It might not be much, but puts good vibes out there, which is something for which we are sorely in need. I heard Tom Clay’s remix yesterday as I flipped through the stations on my radio. I listened carefully to the words and realized that no matter how large or small, anything offered in the name of love can be enough to overcome the shadows of darkness. Emily Dickinson said that “Hope is the thing with feather.” May we allow Hope to perch within our own souls and allow it to sing a tune without words that never stops at all. May we overcome the hatred, may we offer love to all, and may we take care of each other with love and justice for all. Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE name of Tom Clay recreated the song as a remix known as “What the World Needs Now is Love/ Abraham, Martin and John”. The song, which was a compilation of Dion’s “Abraham, Martin and John” and DeShannon’s “What the World Needs Now is Love” took on a life of its own and reached number eight on Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1971. If you recall, the song also offered snippets of speeches by JFK, Ted Kennedy during his eulogy of brother Robert, and Martin Luther King, Jr. It also was the one song when played on the airwaves that consistently made me cry. Fast forward to 2022, where hate crimes abound and war rages in Eastern Europe. To say that I never thought in a million years that we would be here today is an understatement. Skyrocketing inflation, prices at the pumps and a continuing pandemic only add fuel to an already out-of-control raging fire. My husband is glued to the television set, his only respite our daily hikes in nature. He immediately returns to the screen, his eyes riveted to the horrific scenes of rubble and despair found in the eyes of the Ukrainian people. My heart breaks every time I walk into the living room, especially because yet again, a megalomaniac with

too much power and money decided that he wanted to live by the old saying, “The one with the most toys at the end of the game is the winner.” It disgusts and infuriates me, especially when folks have been forced from their homes and are scrambling for safety in bomb shelters and subway stations. To hope that there is a home for which they can return is a hope that almost seems too far away to become realized. As I watched broadcasts of bombed out hospitals, I heard

the refrain, “It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of” in my heart. I asked my husband to find something positive to watch and he switched the station to find something that brought some comfort. That was when we saw scores of Long Islanders who were making a difference. Throughout Long Island, start-up fundraisers have begun for those displaced by this senseless war. Churches and other places of worship have begun collections of food, clothing, water, money and

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H This beautifully updated Colonial home at 19 8th St. in Locust Valley sold on March 21 for $585,000. This home is freshly painted and is turn-key ready for its new owner to move into. The home has been totally renovated and includes a new kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. It has three bedrooms and two new full bathrooms, new siding, all new windows, new floors throughout and an opened-up floor plan. The quiet, but spacious fenced-in backyard has a deck and outside TV hook up, perfect for entertaining. The taxes on this home are low, located in the high-ranking Locust Valley school district. It is near shopping, transportation, golf, restaurants and the beautiful town beaches. This wonderful three-bedroom, updated Colonial home in the heart of Locust Valley on quiet interior street at 78 Midway Ave. sold on March 10 for $800,000. It has a fabulous, updated eat-in-kitchen with stainless appliances, quartzite countertops and Carrera subway tile. It is sunny and has a spacious formal dining room. It has an open floor plan for the living room and office area. It has a fabulous vaulted ceiling and the master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet. The door off of the kitchen leads to a rear patio that is perfect for entertaining. The basement has a playroom with windows. It has a new driveway with bluestone front entry steps and a walkway. The water tank is new. The private rear property includes an outdoor shed. This home is close to schools, the train, restaurants and shopping.

ow do you dispose of grass clippings after mowing the lawn? Do you... · Put them in the garbage? · Put them on the curb for collection? · Compost them? Leaving your grass clippings on the lawn benefits the environment by reducing the amount and frequency of fertilizer application. Grass clippings are 80 percent water and contain two to four percent nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients. This is also good for you (lower fertilizer costs). Leaving the grass clippings will improve your lawn. The clippings return nutrients to the soil resulting in healthier turf. It also saves time, since the grass is no longer bagged, fewer stops are required. Leaving the clippings also reduces the amount of garbage you throw out. Grass clippings can account for as much as 10 percent of the garbage we produce.

How To “Leave It On The Lawn”

Allow your grass to grow to three inches and then cut no more than one inch off the top. This is the “one-third” rule. This helps develop a deeper root system which is a natural defense against weeds, disease and drought. During fast growing periods you may have to cut the grass every four to seven days

Common Questions

1. Do grass clippings cause thatch? No. Thatch is an accumulation of the “woody” parts of the grass plant: stems, roots and stolons, not the clippings. Thatch is most often caused by over-watering and over-fertilizing. 2. Isn’t it more work to mow the lawn often enough to keep the clippings short? No. Cutting grass before it is overgrown is easier and faster. Eliminating the time and effort it takes to bag clippings further shortens the mowing time. 3. What if my lawn grows too high between mowings to leave the clippings? You have several options. You may mow over the clippings to further shred and scatter them. You may raise the mower height so only the top third of the grass blade is removed and then gradually lower the mower height over the span of several mowings. 4. Do I need a mulching mower? No. Mulching blades and adaptor kits are available for many types of lawn mowers. When it is time to replace your mower, consider purchasing an electric mulching mower. Visit with Cornell Cooperative Extension Office of Nassau County’s website at www.ccenassau.org or call 516-832-2591 to learn more about backyard composting. —Department of Environmental Conservation

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

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An Expat’s Guide To The Best Golf Courses On Long Island BY JORDAN FULLER

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ecently moved to Long Island? If you’re a golfer, you’re probably going to be wondering where you can play a great round nearby.

The good news is, there are plenty of excellent golf courses around Long Island. Unfortunately, many of them are private courses with access for members and their guests only, although they’re well worth playing if you find a member of the golfing community willing to take you along for a round. This is our expat’s guide to the best golf courses in Long Island. Although one or two are private courses that are just too good to pass up, most of those on this list are public courses that you can head to at any time for some great golf. Let’s check them out.

Best for Experienced Golfers

Bethpage State Park Black Course A list of Long Island golf courses wouldn’t be complete without Bethpage Black. However, it’s certainly not for everyone—it’s one of the most difficult courses you’ll find, so we advise only giving it a go if you’re experienced and looking for a proper challenge. It’s a parkland layout with impressive trees scattered throughout, beautiful bunkering, a treacherous rough, and just a single water hazard, despite its difficulty level. The fairways may be extremely challenging, but surprisingly, the well-protected greens are very flat. The signature hole is the 517-yard, par-5 4th, which features dual doglegs and tricky bunkers that challenge you from shot one. And the best thing is that this course is open to the public, so if you’re looking for a challenging round of golf for an experienced golfer, this is definitely the one.

Best Public Course

Eisenhower Park Golf Course An all-American golf course, Eisenhower Park features red, white, and blue golf courses, each with fun and challenges of their own. It’s been around for a long time, with the most famous course—Red—hosting the PGA Championships back in the 1920s.

As well as the three championship courses, the park also features four executive courses of 9 holes each, which allows golfers to get in some gameplay without having to commit to a full 18 holes. This is ideal for those who are short on time, looking for a relaxed, fun round or still learning. Alternatively, the 60-by driving range is a good choice for working on your swing.

Best for All Levels

Swan Lake Golf Club Swan Lake Golf Club features an 18-hole layout that’s varied enough to present fun and challenge for golfers of all levels. Spacious, sweeping fairways and notoriously oversized greens grace every hole. Add some strategically-placed sand traps and water hazards on half the holes, and you’ve got an interesting and exciting course. This layout makes the course suitable for golfers of every level of ability. Amateur golfers will enjoy the wide-openness of the course, while there’s still enough hazards to be challenging for more experienced golfers.

Great for the Whole Family

Peninsula Golf Course If you’re looking for something to do with the whole family that involves a round of golf, Peninsula Golf Course is a great place to spend a few hours. The course is just nine holes, but it’s enough for a quickfire round or a game with the family. You can also take a group golf lesson with the resident PGA professional. They also offer after-school programs if your kids are serious about learning. You can have breakfast or lunch at the resident cafe, Rita’s, either before or after your round. You can also hold events here, so it’s a great spot for a golf-themed party. Take note that you will need to make a reservation online if you want to play a round of golf, as they don’t accept walk-ins.

Public’s Favorite

Pine Hills Golf Club Pine Hills Golf Club has been voted the number one course in Long Island by

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GOLFNOW, and it’s a much-loved favorite amongst golfers in the area. It’s located in the beautiful Pine Barrens, making it feel like you’re a million miles away from the real world. Worries get left behind. Forgiving fairways lined with stunning pine trees lead you to plush greens. New golfers and experienced players alike will enjoy the game on this par-73 course.

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Willow Creek Golf & Country Club The entire experience of Willow Creek Golf and Country Club is luxurious. The golf course is a winding resort-style layout, with many natural hazards in a beautiful setting. As well as stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the architecture of the country club oozes luxury. The Grill Room restaurant overlooks the 16th hole, the course’s signature. It offers both spectacular course views and a variety of amazing meals. This is the place to be if you have a fancy event coming up. Weddings, conferences, team buildings, and other events can be enjoyed in this stunning setting.

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Go With a Member

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Shinnecock Hills is an historic golf course, being the first 18-hole track in the late 1800s. It’s regularly named amongst the top courses in the country, but it’s members and their guests

Support the Preserve and receive free parking and discounted tickets to select events. SandsPointPreserve.org • 516.571.7901 info@sandspointpreserve.org 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY 11050

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only, so if you want to play here, you’ll need an invite. The links-style golf course is laid out on rolling hills and although there’s only one water hazard on the entire course, every hole has its own exciting challenge. The signature 7th Redan-style hole is famous for its small, tricky putting surface that slopes severely from right to left. Another thing that adds challenge to this course is the prevailing Atlantic wind, which requires calculated strategy and patience to conquer.

Conclusion

Although our expat’s guide to the best golf courses in Long Island focuses mainly on public golf courses, there are plenty more private golf courses that you may be able to join someone at for a round. If you’re looking for a golf club to join, we highly recommend getting involved in the local golfing community so you can find a chance of getting a round in. Join the Facebook groups, talk to local golfers, and try to play as many of them as possible so you can find the course that you truly love and can call home. In the meantime, see how many of these courses you can play and let us know which was your favorite. Jordan Fuller is an experienced golfer who’s played on courses across the country. When he’s not on the course or in the pro shop, he’s writing golf-related articles and reviews for his website, Golf Influence.

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Celebrate Spring With Beefeater Gin

ith St. Patrick’s Day celebrations just barely past us and spring in the air now is a great time to shift gears from pubs and beer to brightened bars and fresh, clean gin cocktails. Beefeater Gin recently tapped award-winning bartender Matt Chavez (pictured, right) of Ci Siamo on 33rd Street in Manhattan (previously The NoMad) to use Beefeater—the world’s most award-winning gin—to create a signature cocktail you are going to want to sip all spring long. Chavez describes the drink as bright, grassy, sweet, with notes of slight citrus and a hint of spice brought out by the ginger beer. Check out the recipe.

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Spring Has Sprung… Let’s Garden BY KAREN MUSGRAVE

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arly April is the perfect time to get outdoors and prepare your landscape for the warmer days ahead. Every space from the lawn to the vegetable garden requires us to think about what each area will need well in advance. Spring is your chance to start the season off on the right foot.

makes for quick and easy work. Unless absolutely necessary, do not prune plants that bloom in spring and early summer. You can prune them later after they finish flowering in early summer.

SPRING CLEANING A proper clean-up is the easiest way to make your landscape appear spring-ready. Rake up leaves and other debris that may have collected in the beds over the winter. This can be accomplished with a large rake for lawn areas and a smaller, spring-action rake or garden hoe for the areas around trees and shrubs. I tend to wait until after St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) to begin work, but any time the weather is nice is a good opportunity to garden.

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Mulch beds for a finished look.

LAWN CARE We all want to have a thick, lush, weedfree lawn that is the envy of our neighbors. Now is the best time to seed bare spots in your lawn with a quality grass seed. Resume mowing only when your grass is actively growing. For spring, the mower blade height should be set to 2½ - 3 inches.

LIMING It might surprise you to hear that liming

is not required for all lawns every year. It’s best to first test your soil’s pH and see if you need it. Lawns prefer a pH range of 6.2 to 6.8 (6.5 is optimum). A proper pH helps your grass to better absorb fertilizers and other trace elements, which leads to a healthier lawn with fewer weeds and less fungus issues. pH testing kits are available at most major garden centers.

VEGETABLE GARDENING

Vegetable gardening should not be overlooked in April. Now is a great time to decide where the garden will go and how Do not prune springmuch space you blooming plants. want to devote to it. So many of us wait until FEEDING YOUR after we’ve purchased the LANDSCAPE plants to decide where the garden will go. This is typically when we discover we’ve Spring is a great time to fertilize your purchased too many plants! Save time landscape. and money by taking measurements now. For lawns, keep it simple! Use a fourIt’s a great time to plant cool weather step lawn program that provides you with crops such as lettuce, onions, carrots everything you need to grow a healthy and spinach to name a few. These types lawn from spring through fall. There is a program for every need—whether you are of vegetables perform best in daytime seeding, not seeding or prefer organic-on- temperatures that hover around 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit and will tolerate some ly products. light frost. They are harvested late June For trees, shrubs and perennials use a through July before the heat of summer complete, long-lasting, slow-release fersets in. tilizer. Although there are many different By taking the time to prepare your products available, choose organic options yard and garden now, and then followthat are safe for people and pets. ing through on watering, pruning and fertilizing throughout the season, you MULCHING will ensure your landscape is lush, green, flowering and beautiful. Give your landscape beds a finished look with 1½ to 2 inches of mulch. Not Karen Musgrave is a NYS certified nursery only does it look nice, but it will help the and landscape professional and the marsoil to retain moisture while also preventketing and ecommerce associate at Hicks ing weeds. Nurseries (100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury).

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Spring Into Reading S pring is a great time to refresh your bookshelves and dig into some read reads. Here are some popular titles that have recently been released or due from the publishers any day now. Take a look.

BOOK LOVERS BY EMILY HENRY

Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Romance.

THE MATCH BY HARLAN COBEN

From the creator of the #1 hit Netflix series Stay Close comes a gripping new thriller in which Wilde follows a tip that may finally reveal the truth behind his abandonment—only to end up in the sights of a ruthless killer. Mystery.

THE INVESTIGATOR

Letty Davenport, the brilliant and tenacious adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport, takes the investigative reins in the newest thriller from #1 bestselling author John Sandford. Mystery.

SERENADE: A BALANCHINE STORY

Toni Bentley, a dancer for George Balanchine, the greatest ballet maker of the 20th century, tells the story of Serenade, his iconic masterpiece, and what it was like to dance—and live—in his world at New York City Ballet during its legendary era. Non-fiction.

TRUE BY KOSTYA KENNEDY

True is a probing, richly-detailed, unique biography of Jackie Robinson, one of baseball’s and America’s most significant figures. Biography.

LEARNING TO TALK BY HILARY MANTEL

Learning to Talk is a dazzling collection of short stories from the two-time winner of the Man Booker Prize and number one New York Times best-selling author of the Wolf Hall Trilogy. Fiction.

THE DIAMOND EYE BY KATE QUINN

The New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes history’s deadliest female sniper. Based on a true story. Fiction.

UNMASKING AUTISM BY DEVON PRICE

A deep dive into the spectrum of autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity. Non-fiction.

THE GREAT STEWARDESS REBELLION BY NELL MCSHANE WULFHART

The empowering true story of a group of spirited stewardesses who stood up to huge corporations and won, creating momentous change for all working women. Non-fiction.

CUSTOMS BY SOLMAZ SHARIF

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Top Five Places For Bird Watching On Long Island

pringtime is officially upon us. But we’re not the only ones who are ready to enjoy the nice weather. Our feathery friends are too and here are some local places where you can spot them on the island.

1. CENTENNIAL GARDENS

Downy woodpecker (Photos by Frank Virga)

Located in Floral Park, this 12-acre parcel of land serviced the residents of the Village of Floral Park for more than 70 years as an active storm basin. After years of deciding on how to reinvent the active storm basin, the village converted a portion of a storm basin into a bird sanctuary and special planting area. Centennial Gardens is the perfect place to spot some of your favorite birds including robins, cardinals, starlings, blue jays, morning doves, mockingbirds, gold finches and many more. Centennial Gardens is open daily and located at 251 Floral Pkwy. in Floral Park.

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2. COLD SPRING HARBOR STATE PARK Cold Spring Harbor State Park is another great choice to spot birds. The park is comprised of 40-acres of hilly terrain that offer scenic views of Cold Spring Harbor and is also ideal for observing spring and fall migrations of a variety of songbirds. Cold Spring Harbor State Park is home to great horned owls and redtailed hawks and serves as the northern trailhead of the Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends to Bethpage State. The Cold Spring Harbor State Park is located at 95 Harbor Rd. in Cold Spring Harbor.

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3. GARDEN CITY BIRD SANCTUARY

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Similar to Floral Park’s Centennial Gardens, Garden City’s Bird Sanctuary was a former storm water basin. After redevelopment of the area, the bird sanctuary is now is a seven-acre community nature preserve and is managed by The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc., a certified nonprofit organization. Some of the birds that can possibly be seen include the American crow, the Northern cardinal, red-tailed hawk, ruby-throated hummingbird and more. The main entrance is opposite 181 Tanners Pond Rd. in Garden City.

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4. OYSTER BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located on the north shore of Long Island, which has 3,209-acres and is designated as a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat. The refuge is especially important for wintering waterfowl such as black ducks, greater scaup, bufflehead, canvasback and long-tailed ducks. A variety of other

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water birds including shorebirds, terns and cormorants also use Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay has the greatest winter waterfowl use of any of the Long Island national wildlife refuges. The numbers of waterfowl using Oyster Bay are lowest from May through August, and start to increase in September and October. The refuge is open to the public, although there is no physical address. For more information on the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, call 631-286-0485 or email longislandrefuges@fws.gov.

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5. ELIZABETH A. MORTON WILDLIFE REFUGE

The Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge, a 187-acre peninsula on Noyack and Little Peconic Bays, boasts exceptionally diverse habitats. Established in 1954, the Morton National Wildlife Refuge consists of upland forest, fields, ponds, salt marsh, beach and a lagoon. These habitats are used by a variety of wildlife including whitetailed deer, eastern chipmunk, painted

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turtles, green frogs, songbirds and osprey. Waterfowl, such as long-tailed duck, common goldeneye and whitewinged scoter, are common during the winter months, while piping plover, terns and other water birds use the beach during the spring and summer months. Elizabeth A. Morton Wildlife Refuge is located at 2595 Noyack Rd., in Sag Harbor. —By Anthony Murray

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furniture items. Otherwise, drop off clutter at society headquarters at 249 Broadway, Bethpage. Call 516-822-3132 or email: info@ svdpli.org.

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here are plenty of worthwhile charities and organizations that would benefit from your household’s ever-growing pile of clutter. According to a longtime expert on the subject, one “Miss Minimalist,” it is best, from an environmental point of view, to keep your castoffs in your community. That includes churches, hospitals, schools, libraries, animal shelters, homeless shelters, women’s shelters, halfway homes, food banks, senior centers, day cares, prisons and charity shops. For clothing and fabric, set up a free account with GoGreenDrop. com, which coordinates home pickups with Purple Heart, National Foundation of the Blind, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Those willing to discard designer and couture clothing, a number of online services are willing to help. Animal shelters are always a good place to go to donate old linens, towels and pillows. In Nassau County, that would include the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter, 150 Miller Place, Syosset (516677-5784), the Last Hope Animal Rescue, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh (631-425-1884) and the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington (516-883-7575).

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Used electronic items including computers and televisions sets, can always find a home at Best Buy stores in America, which offer in-store recycling of old, unused or unwanted consumer electronics. There are numerous traditional outlets for donation drop-offs on Long Island.

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Long Island is willing to look at a whole array of items. The society is willing to make pick-ups if you are donating at least two large

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is a private, non-sectarian, nonprofit designed to provide for children facing adversity. The organization sends out mailers in advance of a town-wide pickup. It also makes phone calls to residents with listed phone numbers. Residents may schedule a personal pickup at your convenience by calling 631-234-0000.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

The Goodwill Industries store and donation center is a long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, furniture, housewares and more. It is at 814 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa. Call 516-795-0237.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND THRIFT SHOP

The Junior League of Long Island Thrift Shop in Roslyn, likewise, is a drop-off for used clothing for men, women and children, as well as shoes and housewares. It is at 1395 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Call 516-621-4890.

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Finally, no listing of donation centers would be complete without the Salvation Army. That famed organization has numerous sites in Nassau County, including the Westbury Corps, 992 Prospect Ave., Westbury and Salvation Army Donation Boxes at the following locations: 2310 Jericho Tkpe., New Hyde Park, 193 Broadway, Bethpage, 360 Dogwood Ave., Franklin Square, 3660 Sunrise Hwy., Seaford, 130 East Merrick Rd., Freeport.

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Ray Shah batting against a former major leaguer Dante Bichette during a Nov ’21 Florida tournament.

Long Island Rays Are The True Boys Of Summer

Senior baseball teams looks to expand playing opportunities for adult ball players

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he late Jim Bouton once said, “A ballplayer spends a good piece of his life gripping a baseball, and in the end, it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.” So it goes for Ray Shah, the founding member and player with the Long Island Rays, a Long Island-based men’s senior baseball team. Launched in 2012, the Rays are a group of 45 and over former baseball players continuing in what Shah says are, “...our dreams of playing the game we all love… we play across Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as participate in regional and national baseball tournaments.” Featuring a squad of between 17 and 18 players, the Rays got its start when Shah was approaching the half-century mark about a decade ago when he decided he wanted to focus on the game he loved. Both his sons were lefty pitchers and through their grade-school years, the Sunnyside native spent their grade school years watching them play and occasionally catching them. As his kids aged out, Shah admitted having an itch to start playing again. After trying out and making a team as a pitcher, he bounced around to a couple of teams that folded before deciding to start one of his own. Over

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The 2020 Long Island Ray squad. (All photos by Dipti Shah) time, he went from landing random players to recruiting from within. At this point, the team has an interesting assortment of players aged 45 and over, including a father/ son player duo. “I am proud of where we are today as we have two former professional baseball coaches on our roster,” Shah explained. “All in all, we have a great group of guys for our 45+ team. We have a family environment. Families come to watch us play. We have retired NYPD, NYFD, business owners, teachers and other professionals on our team—which makes for great post-game conversations in the parking lots. And our very first father/son player combo is precisely what makes senior baseball so special.. a son playing on a same team with the person that taught them the game of

baseball… things like this is what makes playing baseball at our age so very special.” The Rays try to keep baseball on a year-round schedule. Winter workouts that run from January through March give way to outdoor practices conducted at their home park of Greenlawn Park in the Town of Huntington until the start of the season, which is typically mid to late-April. The regular season goes into July, with games being played at the teams throughout Long Island. Fall ball goes into November, with the year wrapping up with the team competing in a national tournament down in West Palm Beach, FL. It’s a dream come true for many of the Rays players. “These tournaments are played at professional venues,” Shah pointed out. “We will be playing at the spring training facility

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for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. As kids, we dreamed of playing in a professional stadium. Now, at our progressive age, we actually get to pitch from the same mound as Garret Cole did and hit in the same batter’s box as Aaron Judge does… this whole experience is about being a kid all over again—for those of us that played baseball in our youth and were never a part of a game at these stadiums.” The next major stretch of games the Rays are set to play in is the Eisenhower Park Spring Tournament, which is being managed by LI Midweek Baseball. It’s being held on the April 8-10 weekend and benefits LS Wounded Warriors and Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness. With most of the Rays players in their early-mid 50’s with a few exceptions of a couple of 45-year old “kids,” Shah is on a major recruitment mission to add a new older group of players (age 54+). Anyone making the cut can expect to play in several different tournaments across several different leagues that are local, regional and national during the course of the year. Shah is encouraging former players to get back in the saddle. “I am sure there are a lot of ‘old’ guys sitting around that may want to dust off their baseball gloves and bats and play the game we all love so much,” he said. The Long Island RAys will be playing as part of the Eisenhower Park Spring Tournament from April 8-10. Visit www. liraysbaseball.com to find out more about the Long Island Rays.

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important initiatives.” “Every dollar raised makes a difference in the life of a family affected by Alzheimer’s disease,” AFA President/CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. said. “We invite individuals and organizations to support the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and the 2022 AFA Golf Classic, by playing a round at an amazing course, taking out a sponsorship, or simply making a donation.” Along with 18 holes of golf by the beautiful Peconic Bay, on a course designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and world-renowned golf course architect Tom Doak, the 2022 AFA Golf Classic includes breakfast, a barbecue lunch on the course, a shootout competition and an awards reception. Information about golf registration, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities is available at www.alzfdn.org/golf or by calling the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at 866-232-8484. —Submitted by the Alzheimer’s

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Brooklyn Man Convicted In Deadly 2019 Hempstead Shooting James Wilson convicted of murder and other charges in the shooting death of 28-year-old Matthew Gilreath

assau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Brooklyn man was convicted of murder and other charges in a fatal shooting in Hempstead in February 2019. Thirty-eight-year-old James Wilson was convicted after a jury trial before Judge Howard Sturim of second-degree murder (an A-I felony) and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a C violent felony). He is due back in court for sentencing on May 24, where he faces a potential maximum sentence of up to 40 years to life in prison. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before reaching their verdict. “There is no dispute that James

Raphael Carter (Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Police Department)

Wilson intended to kill Matthew Gilreath, after firing six shots in rapid succession—two aimed directly at the victim’s face and head—as they argued in the doorway of 100 Terrace Ave.,” Donnelly said. “We are pleased

with the jury’s verdict and that Wilson will be held accountable for this senseless murder.” Donnelly said on Feb. 18, 2019, at approximately 2:44 a.m., the victim, 28-year-old Matthew Gilreath, was standing in the doorway of 100 Terrace Ave. in Hempstead when an argument broke out with the defendant. Wilson fired six shots, striking Gilreath twice in the head and continued to fire as Gilreath’s body was falling to the ground. The defendant was also shot once in the abdomen by the victim during the altercation. Following the shooting, co-defendant 34-year-old Raphael Carter of Hempstead, took the gun from Wilson and brought it to his apartment. The weapon was

never recovered. Gilreath was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The defendant was treated for his gunshot wound at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Following an investigation, Wilson was arrested on Feb. 18, 2019, and Carter was arrested on Feb. 20, 2019, by members of the Nassau County Police Department. Carter pled guilty on Jan. 30,

2020 to third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a D violent felony) and tampering with physical evidence (an E felony). He was sentenced on Sept. 3, 2020. Senior Litigation Counsel Ania Pulaski of the Homicide Bureau is prosecuting this case. The defendant is represented by Christopher Cassar, Esq. —Submitted by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You won’t be able to start up where you left off because you left off everywhere at once. This isn’t a linear process like climbing a ladder or building a brick wall. This is immersion in an endless ocean, and this week, it’s enough just to stay afloat. Relax and experience where you are.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Success depends on sensing the difference between reality, augmented reality and just plain lies. Something to take with you into the jungle of marketing and social media: Just because a saying is witty doesn’t mean it’s true. But if the statement is so funny you can’t stop laughing, there must be truth in it.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll think about what to wear and the right topics to talk about. You’ll keep conversation starters at the ready and cue into other people’s needs and wants. These are the considerations of a person who cares about creating smooth interactions and winning impressions. Your efforts will work brilliantly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As much as you try to stay out of the drama, it finds you this week. There’s something good about this. For starters, you need conflict to have a story. So, when you go for ease but happen to get friction instead, at least you’ll have an interesting, entertaining and/or informative anecdote to share later. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is easier to commit yourself to a task when you can see its parameters and sense how much time, effort and emotional investment will be needed. Undefined tasks, on the other hand, are scary. This week, be clear about what you’re asking of others and what you are agreeing to. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re creative, so you can make any game work. But the right challenge will elevate you effortlessly. You deserve this. You will find tremendous success with activities and pursuits that fit with your style. To honor your gifts, seek competition at your level. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your powers of observation are keen. Status quo doesn’t fool your eye. You look deeper, spot the flaws, notice what was missed. There are many opportunities before you, ripe for the taking. Where there is something to say, an idea to develop or a connection to make, you will pick it up and run with it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes a certain maturity to realize that behavior is mostly made up of choices. The less mature are compelled to act in ways that feel mandatory, but this is mostly conditioning. The reaction that seems to come automatically is but one possibility. This week, you’ll see more options and experiment accordingly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You want something but you don’t know why. Perhaps the reason is primal, soul deep, or it belongs to a future known only to your intuition. In any regard, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, why shouldn’t you have what you want? Trust yourself, even those mysterious parts of you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your project comes to what has potential to be a sticking point, but you won’t get stuck there if you keep moving. Even small steps, nudges or just leaning forward is better than stopping. Do not lie down. Do not quit. Momentum is a hard thing to drum up from scratch. Once you have it, don’t waste it.

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‘Let’s Hear It For The Boys’ State champs hailed in Manhasset parade FRANK RIZZO frizzo@antonmediagroup.com

hink about the challenges and obstacles a sports team must overcome to win a state championship. It is such a rare happening that it needs to be acknowledged in a big way. Any Nassau County executive would have used the county’s resources to honor the Manhasset boys’ basketball team members, who beat New Hartford 62-51 on March 20 to win the Class A state title. But Bruce Blakeman, who played the game at Valley Stream Central and later was an assistant varsity coach at the championship-laden Malverne program, has a special relationship to the sport. The veteran politician attended a number of the basketball playoff games. Bagpipers and honking fire trucks added a festive atmosphere as the squad was feted in a March 25 parade on Plandome Road and surrounding streets, with crowds cheering them on. “It’s a real honor and privilege to be here on this great day for Nassau County,” Blakeman said as he stood on a makeshift stage in front of the Manhasset Secondary School, where the parade ended. He was bracketed by head coach George Bruns and assistant coach Stu

Goldman. Players and school and elected officials crowded the stage. Blakeman said he had known Bruns a long time and referred to the Nassau County Class A championship game, when the Indians overcame a slow start to beat rival Garden City. “I know it took a couple of years off your life in the Garden City game when you guys were down 16-0,” he told Bruns. “Watching the game, I’m thinking, ‘What’s going on here? This is supposed to be a close game.’ Garden City had a great team, but you guys found the fortitude, you had the grit, you are well-coached. You had the discipline to be able to get through that and win the county championship. So let’s hear it for the boys.” The executive declared March 25 as “Manhasset Boys Basketball Day in all of Nassau County,” drawing loud cheers and applause. Blakeman introduced Bruns, who has run a longtime camp and other instructional events, as “My son’s shooting coach. (Pause) My son can shoot better than me (laughter).” Bruns stated, “I want to thank Bruce personally for organizing this. Let’s give him a hand for that. It’s special.” Turning to his assistant, the coach said, “For 20 years I had a guy next to me, Stu Goldman. He’s the best. He’s smart. He’s passionate. Let’s give him a hand.” Bruns singled out their wives, Susan Goldman and Elene Bruns, for putting up

with the crazy schedules and travel of the long basketball season. The two women are always found sitting together in the stands behind the Manhasset bench. Bruns, who lives in Floral Park, praised the district administrators for the academic excellence they foster. He noted that walking the halls at Manhasset, “listening to what’s going on, it’s just a great, great environment. The student-athletes. If you don’t have the players, you’re never going to win a state championship. Please give these guys a big hand.” The coach thanked the administrators and custodial staff for making the gym available in the off hours for practice. “It is a very, very special group of young men, and it couldn’t happen to a better group,” Bruns summed up. “We will treasure this for our entire lives, the memories that we have now created. There’s nothing better.” Player Mike Perfetto was asked what

it was like playing the state semifinal game—a 69-55 win over defending state champ Poughkeepsie—at 9 a.m. “It was kind of crazy waking up that early,” he said. “We had a 6:30 breakfast, but our coaches had us practicing during the week at 6 in the morning right here at the school, which was awesome. They did a great job getting us ready.” The team traveled to Glens Falls on Friday and Perfetto related, “We went to bed pretty early, about 11ish. It was tough getting used to the early morning wake up. We were tight [at first], but once it was game time, we were ready to go.” “Did you ever dream of being a state champion?” he was asked. “Definitely not. It’s a dream come true. It’s crazy,” he replied. Regarding their state final four opponents, Perfetto said, “Our coaches watched

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The parade stretched down Plandome Road. (Courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

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One Hamlet, Two State Champions St. Mary’s girls join Manhasset boys in glory

The players seemed to have had plenty of luck this year by rubbing their coach Kevin White’s pate. At left is assistant coach Mike Ryan, who is also the school’s assistant principal. (Photo by Gregory Shemitz | St. Mary’s Office Of Communications) including long stints with CYO and AAU “Then they visited the school and liked leagues, and has coached or assisted 72 what the program was doing. [Once here], players who’ve gone on to NCAA Division I they’re happy with the school. Kids sell kids, play. In his day job, he is the secretary/trea- and it gets easier to get other players.” surer of the nation’s largest naval architecWhite tries to schedule games against frizzo@antonmediagroup.com ture/marine engineering firm, Gibbs & Cox. powerful teams that will challenge his “Did you have a sense that this group of charges, noting, “We put the team in the girls could go all the way?” most competitive exposure events because opefully, we’ll have the same “It’s the same group that won the Long we want colleges to recruit them and we phone call next year,” Kevin Island championship two years try to play at the highest level to White joked to a reporter. prepare them for the playoffs.” It would mean, the veteran coach indicat- ago, before COVID-19,” he replied. The Gaels finished 21-3 ed, that his St. Mary’s girls basketball team That team, thanks and the losses came would have won yet another state title. to the pandemic, was against Sparta, a New The Gaels captured the Manhasset I don’t know of any other denied a chance to Jersey power who lost parochial school’s third girls state place in New York that has compete for the state in the state tourney championship a few days earlier against two state champions. Maybe semifinal; Staten title. Monsignor Scanlan of the Bronx, 59-42, at they’ll have to put up the big Island Academy, who “They are a good Hofstra University. And this time they did it sign on Shelter Rock Road. went on to capture the competing in the AA division, The previous group of kids,” praised White. “They play well. independent school/ crowns had been in Class A (1992) and —St. Mary’s girls basketball coach NYC public school Class They don’t have egos. Class B (1994) respectively. Kevin White They play as a team. They A title; and Springfield, MA, The Gaels had scrimmaged Scanlan, so share the ball and they play the eventual state Division I they knew their opponent. In another conchamps. St. Mary’s, according to nection, White had coached the Crusaders’ hard.” In his seven seasons at the helm, the White, missed 19 foul shots in the 46-42 coach, Mercedes Dukes, about 20 years ago. Gaels have won three league titles. A key loss and was leading most of the game. “Saint Mary’s is a school of about 350 students, so technically, we might be [in the was the presence of Kadaja Bailey of Long B enrollment classification],” White pointed Beach in his first year. Now a senior and He Knows George standout on St. John’s University women’s out. “But we always try to compete at the White has crossed paths with Manhasset highest level, so we classify ourselves as AA squad, Bailey is the all-time leading scorer boys basketball coach George Bruns, who at St. Mary’s—for both boys and girls—netbecause the better players want to go to a guided the crosstown Indians to the state AA school. You play the toughest schedule, ting more than 2,000 points in her career. Class A title recently. White attended “People saw her play, they saw her on you play better teams. It’s more attractive if Fordham University, while Bruns went to you have kids who are really into the sport.” social media and in the papers and they Manhattan College about 10 years earlier. came to watch us play,” White said of Bailey. Ryan has a long coaching résumé, “I’ve known George a long time,” White

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affirmed. “When I got out of college, I played on an amateur team with George and also Walter Szczerbiak (an ABA/ European league player) and father of Wally (a 12-year NBA player who is now an analyst for MSG Network). I was a young kid, 21 years old at the time. All I did was listen to those guys and learn from them.” Bruns remembered White “as a very intense player.” Bruns coached against White’s Holy Cross HS team, and White praised, “George really knows his stuff. He had a good run with Manhasset this year.” Of Manhasset, he said, “I don’t know of any other place in New York that has two state champions. Maybe they’ll have to put up the big sign on Shelter Rock Road, ‘Home of the Champs.’ ” A spokesperson for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said that a celebration of St. Mary’s championship is in the works. The county already honored the Manhasset boys basketball team with a parade. He also indicated that the county is in the process of planning a “championship” sign. As far as St. Mary’s, county sign makers might have to leave room to mark another potential title. “I only have one senior this year, they’re all coming back,” White pointed out. That phone conversation he mentioned at the beginning of this article just might be a reality in the future.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Manhasset Board Honors Students & Staff

Shelter Rock students who volunteer in the CAPP program.

Elementary visual arts students pose with school board members and administrators. (Courtesy of Manhasset Public Schools)

Secondary students who volunteer in the CAPP program.

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anhasset’s Board of Education meeting on March 24 was filled with student and staff recognitions. The board and administration took the time at the beginning of the meeting to acknowledge a number of achievements and participation in various programs. The meeting commenced with honoring students who have made excellent achievements in the visual arts during this school year. The students who were called up on stage had their artwork displayed at local exhibitions or were named all-county art students. Congratulations to the following:

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Gauld, Roselyn Ho, Molly Hon, Mia Hoang, Sophia Jiang, Allison Li, Owen Liang, Iris Liu, Loretta Liu, Priya Mendiratta, Madeline Menke, Alexandra Messina, Kasey Mulholland, Karyna Olsen, Lauren Perfetto, Nicolette Polena, Sabrina Salvo-Schaich, Alyssa Seng, Tiffany Shu, Emily Sontag, Samantha Stoneking, Lara Tsibelman, Emma Theofilatos, Taylor Wang, Luke Wede, Isabel Yeo, Allison Zhang and Alisha Zhou.

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The announcement of the Manhasset Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CASA) public service announcement (PSA) winners followed the visual arts recognition. Students in the district’s broadcast journalism program were challenged to create a PSA that supports CASA’s mission. They were given topics to choose from including underage drinking, social media and mental health. Congratulations to the first-place winners, Bella Rontiris and Maria Karis, and to the second-place winners, Rashaun Gardner and Zane Baki.

Shelter Rock Student Peers CAPP Volunteers • Sofia Cid, Olivia Fleck, Mia Galvan, The final recognition of the evening Piper Godfrey, Cooper Goettelmann, highlighted the students and staff who are volunteers within in the district’s Community Manolo Hernandez, Sienna Itri, Caroline Kilpatrick, Gisele Kohm, Anika Narra, Adolescent Peer Program (CAPP) program, Riley Ortolano, Grace Rubenfeld, Paul which services students who have special Rubenfeld, Eliana Sokolof, Joseph Yang needs. The following coordinators, students and Ejae Yang. and teaching assistants were celebrated for their participation and kindness: Secondary School Coordinator • Annie Tear

Shelter Rock Coordinators

• Michelle Salmeron, Elizabeth TheoMoloney, Anne Soldano and Gregory DiGiacomo.

Secondary School Teacher Assistants • Gerard Fay, Kevin Larke, Michael Marquino , Elaine Goodwin , Ilene Ballato , Anne Leavy, Angela Barba, Mary Pagonis and Nicole Kopetic.

Shelter Rock Teacher Assistants Secondary School Student Peers • Barbara Ficarrotta, Bernadette Hayes, Beth • Kiante Blacknall, Isabella Cholowsky, Berasti, Cathleen Faulds-Tobak, Christina Jordan Gardner, Victoria Gipp, Henry Corridan, Gail Corrao, Nicholas Tursi, Griffith, Emily Hoffmann, Lily Kaye, Santina Nikolaides, Mary Brennan, Diana Allison Li, Nectar Mouradian, Kaitlyn Sarabjit, Bridget Hughes, Denisse Catano, O’Sullivan, Sara Strassberg, Alexandra Jaclyn Abbate, Karey-Ann Blake, Melissa Tiliakos and Gregory Young. Fratianni, Susan Landolphi and Michelle —Submitted by the Guido. Manhasset Public Schools

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Players pose with County Executive Bruce Blakeman while holding the Long Island and New York State championship plaques. (Office of the County Executive)

An enthusiastic crowd greeted the players on the parade route.

Team members enjoyed the view from the bed of a Nassau County Fire Marshal’s truck. (Courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset “superfan” Robert Anastasia—known as “Bobby A”—is a volunteer who helps out Manhasset teams. His memory stretches back half a century, and he readily recalled the 1986 state champion boys basketball squad. Asked for a comparison, he diplomatically replied, “They were very similar. Both have great chemistry and great players.” (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

(Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Bagpipers from the Nassau County Police Department added to the festive feeling at the parade. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

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Pioneers in 2019. “Obviously, none of us were on that plenty of film on them and they kept telling team. But it was something in the back of us we were the better team. They were our mind,” said Connor, who poured in 29 confident.” points in the victory. Liam Connor was one of the team’s “We’re really an unselfish group, so offensive stars. whatever the team needs that’s where “Did you ever dream of becoming state we’re willing to do,” he noted. “My shots champion when you were starting out back were going in and my teamin November?” he was asked. mates were looking for me. It “We never really thought about it was awesome to get the ball because we wanted to take it one game rolling a little bit. The next day, at a time and see where that took us. It Liam Buckley and Mike Notias took us all the way, which was awesome,” and other guys did a good job he replied. “I think the whole season we scoring. Whoever has a hot knew we had a special group. Once the hand on that day, that’s where we go.” playoffs started, that’s when we really started believing each other. We had that Notes & Quotes first [playoff] win against Jericho, that was Blakeman referred to Manhasset’s kind of a showcase that we were something legacy, stating, “This high school has a special. We just kept the train rolling since storied tradition in sports and probably then.” the greatest athlete that ever came out of The semifinal win over two-time state Long Island is Jim Brown, who went to this school. So you have a strong history. champion Poughkeepsie was payback Let’s hear it for Jim Brown (cheers and for Manhasset’s state semifinal loss to the

Making their way down Plandome Road were, from left, Susan Goldman, assistant coach Stu Goldman, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, head coach George Bruns, Elene Bruns and junior varsity coach Don Rood. (Office of the County Executive)

applause). I think he’s living in Las Vegas now. Come on back, Jim.” Among the elected officials on hand were two Manhasset residents, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips and North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena. Also in attendance were NYS Senator Anna Kaplan, NYS Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, North Hempstead councilmembers Dennis Walsh, Veronica Lurvey and Mariann Dalimonte, North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, North Hempstead Clerk Ragini Srivastava and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Blakeman singled out Manhasset School District Superintendent Gaurav Passi, Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger and Interim Athletic Director Thomas Howard. The county executive also thanked Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Chief Fire Marshal Mike Uttaro and their

departments for facilitating the parade, and the support from members of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. The Manhasset Press caught up with Blakeman after the ceremony. “When you were an assistant varsity coach with Malverne did they win a state championship?” he was asked. “No, I wish,” he replied, joking, “They’ve done a lot better since I left.” Malverne last won a state title in 2007. “What did you see in the Manhasset team that was the essence of a champion?” “I think it was their heart,” he answered. “They played a very tough Garden City team and they were down 16-0. Most kids would have packed it in and said, ‘It’s not our day,’ but they found their fortitude to win, so it’s a tremendous credit to them.” “You’ve seen a lot of teams over the years. Is this a great team?” “Yes. They have great teamwork and they’re 10 players deep. They’re very disciplined and very well-coached.”

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