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Calendar: Join the library to celebrate Astronomy Day on May 7

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Community: The Village of Thomaston holds meeting to hear from residents (See page 10)

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The Village Of Great Neck Plaza’s Earth Day Celebration JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

n Wednesday, April 27, the Village of Great Neck Plaza hosted a Zoom Earth Day event for 2022. The Residents Group of Great Neck Plaza put the event together to educate and inform residents on climate change and how the public can help. Mayor Ted Rosen, Deputy Mayor Pamela Marksheid, Trustee Michael DeLuccia, Trustee Alex Au and members of the Residents Group were present for the Zoom event. Mayor Rosen and Deputy Mayor Marksheid are part of the Residents Group that puts together informational and entertaining public programs for residents to build a sense of community in the village. Mayor Rosen opened up the Earth Day event by discussing the first Earth Day celebration 52 years ago. “We’ve been celebrating Earth Day since 1970,” said Mayor Rosen. “I remember in the early 1970s walking on 14th Street in Manhatten on one of the very first Earth Days, and the street was closed from east to west to demonstrate a celebration of our planet.” “The challenges to our Earth are still here; climate change, the emergence of more extreme weather patterns, the need to end our reliance on fossil fuels, and the need to transition to green energy,” said Mayor Rosen. “This program will provide us with an opportunity to renew our focus on important issues that led to the creation of Earth Day back in 1970.” Deputy Mayor Marksheid proceeded to introduce and give an overview of the event.

Part of Jacob Mamiye’s presentation about the Alley Pond Environmental Center. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

“In the decade that followed the first Earth Day, [citizens] saw the creation of America’s most popular and powerful legislator,” said Marksheid. “This includes updates to the clean air act, the creation of the clean water act, the endangered species act, and the establishment of the environmental protection agency. Today now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally.” Marksheid discussed the guest speakers present on the Zoom and introduced the first speaker, Jacob Mamiye, who works at the Alley Pond Environmental Center. Each speaker gave a description of their job and their passion for the environment. “I think that reaching young minds is probably one of the most effective ways of spreading the message,” said Mamiye. “Igniting a passion in young kids helps in monumental ways. The Alley Pond Environmental Center has many classes and programs that Mamiye works in to educate children and teens in helping the environment. “One of our most popular classes is called Animals Alive,” said Mamiye. “Where kids

get to observe animals and learn why we need to observe animals and why we need to protect them. We have a class about endangered species, we teach about Native Americans who lived here, and we have a high school class that tests water quality and observes native and non-native plants.” Alley Pond Environmental Center does a lot of community outreach, including park clean-ups and beach clean-ups. Alley Pond’s work gives back to the community, educates the youth, and teaches people of all ages how to help the environment. The next speaker, Dr. Jeff Howard, is an environmental activist, poet, and environmental studies instructor at the University of Connecticut. He focused on the systematic challenges we face regarding the climate crisis. “The issues in climate change and the nitrogen cycle and so forth are all deeply interrelated and systematic issues,” said Dr. Howard. “We are not separate from natural systems; we are integrated in them. Ultimately we cannot fully know ourselves without understanding our place within the environment because we are a part of it.”

“As we work to confront environmental challenges,” said Dr. Howard, “such as biodiversity, climate chaos and so forth, we must ecologically understand our place in the world.” Two members from the New York Department of Public Service (DPS) presented information about their company’s roles and responsibilities in helping the climate crisis. According to the PowerPoint presentation, the department “Regulates investor-owned electric, gas, steam, telecommunication and water utilities, oversees electric service on Long Island and the cable industry and ensures safe, secure and reliable access to utility services at just and reasonable rates.” A cornerstone project from the DPS is currently being worked on called the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. “The act set a target for a carbon-neutral economy by 2050 and an 85 percent reduction in emissions by 2050,” explained Beth Fiteni of the DPS. “We have a goal in the law of 100 percent of electricity generated from zero-carbon sources by 2040.” A representative from PSEG Long Island spoke about the programs PSEG offers to help customers. The representative discussed different technologies and systems available to purchase for the home to promote energy efficiency and benefit the environment and the economy. After each speaker shared, the meeting opened to discuss tips to get involved in environmental community action and ways to spread the word. All the speakers that the Residents Group of Great Neck Plaza coordinated to be at the Earth Day Zoom provided informational presentations to educate residents on different ways to give back to the environment. Visit alleypond.org, climate.ny.gov and psegliny.com to learn more about the programs and initiatives the speakers offer.

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Town Board Meetings Now Airing On North Hempstead TV

Replays of most recent board meeting airing 7-days a week to increase transparency with residents

ulfilling one of the pledges made at her recent State of the Town Address, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena proudly announces that residents are now able to view replays of the most recent Town Board Meeting on the town’s government access tv channel, North Hempstead TV. Now, for the first time in the town’s history, residents will be able to view their government in action as replays of the most recent Town Board Meeting will be broadcast seven days a week, at times convenient for residents to tune in and see how their government works. “I am so proud that North Hempstead TV will be broadcasting replays of our most recent Town Board meeting, as I believe in leading an open, honest, and transparent government,” DeSena said. “Broadcasting replays of Town Board meetings will give residents greater access to see how their town is run and be more aware of the many

North Hempstead Town Hall. (Contributed photo)

challenges we are faced with as a town. This will be especially useful to our older resi-

dents who either may not have a computer and internet connection or may not be tech

savvy enough to be able to tune into our Thursday night meetings on livestream.” At the State of the Town address, DeSena outlined a number of transparency initiatives that she would be instituting to increase accountability to taxpayers, and lead town government in an open, honest, and transparent way. Replays of the most recent Town Board meeting will be broadcast seven days a week, airing at 7 p..m from Friday through Monday nights, and at 8 a.m. on Tuesday through Thursday mornings. This is a stark improvement from previous administrations, as in the more than 15 years that North Hempstead has operated a tv studio, it has never broadcast its board meetings. North Hempstead TV can be found on channel 18 and 65 on Optimum (Channel 65 in the incorporated villages) and on channel 46 on Verizon. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Workshop Aims To Protect Vital Resource ‘Under Our Feet’

From the left; Retired Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Congressman Tom Suozzi, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte and Council Member Peter Zuckerman announce $1 million for the North Hempstead Beach Park project. (Contributed photo)

$1 Million Allocated For North Hempstead Beach Park

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board invite residents to a virtual panel discussion, “Under Our Feet: The Resiliency of Our Drinking Water” on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Council Member Veronica Lurvey, a leading drinking water advocate, will lead a discussion on the state of Long Island’s underground aquifers that provide all our drinking water, threats to these important resources, and actions the North Hempstead community can take to keep them resilient in the face of Climate Change. “With this discussion we hope people gain a better understanding of the threats we face and actions we can take to mitigate them to protect this precious shared resource,” stated DeSena. Panelists include North Hempstead

middle school student and water conservation advocate Sam Adler, Associate Professor of Environmental Technology and Sustainability at NYIT and Founder of Water for Long Island Dr. Sarah Meyland, Town of North Hempstead Environmental Specialist focused on sustainability initiatives Meagan Fastuca, and Commissioner of the Port Washington Water District and lead organizer of the Western Nassau County Aquifer Committee Mindy Germain. This webinar is part of North Hempstead’s Climate Smart Communities work to adapt to a changing climate. This panel discussion is free and open to the public. To register visit: NorthHempsteadNY.gov/ ClimateAction. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Officials Join Congressman Tom Suozzi To announce federal funding to protect Long Island Sound Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Council Members Mariann Dalimonte and Peter Zuckerman recently joined Congressman Tom Suozzi on April 21 as he announced $1 million in federal funding for North Hempstead Beach Park. The funding will be used for Phase 1 construction at North Hempstead Beach

Park along with securing the shoreline from erosion. The $1 million was part of $30 million Congressman Tom Suozzi has secured for environmental projects including ones in the Long Island Sound. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

The Town of North Hempstead is hosting a virtual event to discuss water quality. (Photo courtesy Getty Images)

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North Hempstead Offering Native Plant Rebates

own of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are pleased to announce that rebates are again being offered to encourage residents to plant native plant gardens to replace lawns and existing garden spaces. The Town received $10,000 from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District and will be offering eligible residents up to $350 per household for the purchase of native plants. “We’re proud to once again partner with the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District on this great program,” DeSena said. “The Town of North Hempstead has consistently prioritized preserving our environment, and this program will continue to play an important role in protecting our environment for future generations.” In 2021, 13 new native plant gardens were created with funding from the program throughout the town. These native plant gardens provide residents and the environment with many benefits. Not only are these gardens beautiful, but they provide food, shelter and nesting resources for pollinators, of which many species are in decline, as well as birds, small mammals and a variety of wildlife species. They also have extensive root systems that absorb polluted stormwater, can take in carbon dioxide and other air pollutants, have low maintenance requirements, do not need fertilizer and are drought tolerant once established. These gardens will increase habitat for the declining monarch butterfly population, which is an important action the Town

Native plant garden at Ridder’s Pond Park. (Contributed photo) is taking for the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. To qualify, residents will be required to complete an application that includes information about their proposed garden location, estimated budget, New York native plant species chosen, proposed garden size, photo(s) of proposed planting location and a basic garden layout.

Funding is limited and applications that meet the requirements will be accepted on first-come first-served basis. For more information and details on how to apply, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny. gov/np. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Yoga Flow facilitated by Sharon Epstein 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Main Library Community Room) Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice. Open to all levels, this 60-minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel. Dress in comfortable clothing. Contact Adam Hinz at 516-466-8055 or ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org for more information. Marble Mazes 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Community Room) Create a marble run out of paper plates and construction paper, shoeboxes and paper tubes and other found objects. Have marble races. Marbles and materials are provided but feel free to bring your own as well. For ages 5-10 years with caregiver. Register at greatnecklibrary.org.

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11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Parkville Branch Library Programming Room) Celebrate International Astronomy Day with some simple space-themed STEAM projects! This program is geared toward children in grades two to four. Register at greatnecklibrary.org or call 516-466-8055. Crafting Club for Adults and Seniors 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) Calling all scrapbookers, card makers, and more. Feel free to bring your own craft project, supplies, etc., or simply just bring yourself and have access to many of the supplies of the STEM Lab, the Cricut machine and the experience of your peers and the STEM Lab staff. Contact the STEM Lab at 516-466-8055 (ext. 230) or email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org for more informstion.

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BabyJam Music 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Parkville Branch Outside Garden) Come jam along with us at this program featuring guitar, singalongs, instruments, and more. Created for children ages 6-36 months. It is asked that patrons please register for either the 10:00 a.m. class at Main Building or the 11:30 a.m class at the Parkville Branch to allow as many children as possible to participate. This program will take place

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served basis. Contact Kat Baumgartner at 516-466-8055 or email kbaumgartner@ greatnecklibrary.org for more information.

Jewish American Heritage Month Book Discussion 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Programming Room) Join a special book discussion focused on Jewish food culture. Patrons will be reading and discussing Save the Deli by David Sax, winVisit the library on May ner of a James 9 to discuss David Sax’s Beard book book. (From the Great award. Register Neck Library Website) at greatnecklibrary.org or call 516-466-8055.

BenAnna Bunch 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(Virtual) You and your little one will go bananas for this fun musical duo. Join the BenAnna Band to sing, dance, and play along to some great music! This program is for children ages 0-4 with an adult caregiver, and will take place via Zoom. Please use your child’s library card to register. Register at greatnecklibrary.org or call 516-466-8055. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Main Library Community Room) May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Celebrate with this fun storytime and craft. This program is suitable for children of all ages, and will take place at the Main building of the Library. Please use your child’s Library card to register. Register at greatnecklibrary.org or call 516-466-8055. Tween Writing Club 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Programming Room) Children in grades six to eight are encouraged to join and get their creative writing juices flowing with new prompts each week. Feel free to bring a work in progress or any ideas you may have in the back of your mind. Register at greatnecklibrary.org or call 516-466-8055.

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there are the consequences. Boredom, they say, is the definition of hell. Everywhere in “The Wasteland” there are impersonal, mechanical, loveless encounters. There is death, at least death in place of what should be life. The proverbial fist jumps out of the page, grabs the reader by the throat and keeps it that way.

Over endless plains, stumbling in cracked earth Ringed by the flat horizon only

The way out of the wasteland? For Eliot, it was religion. That made sense. Eliot was contrarian. The Bloomsbury world he revolved in believed that art would be jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com the new religion replacing a vanquished e haven’t gotten it right yet,” the Christendom. Influenced by F.H. Bradley, (Come in under the shadow of this red rock), English poet and Eliot biographer Eliot was having none of it. His family’s And I will show you something different from Claude Raines once spoke of “The Unitarianism brought no fulfillment. either Wasteland,” implying that someday a correct Stronger wine and madder music was Your shadow at morning striding behind you interpretation will happen. What is it about? Who needed. It came down to a choice between Or your shadow at evening rising to meet you; knows? Cares? Does it even matter? Buddhism and Anglo-Catholicism. The I will show you fear in a handful of dust Chilton Williamson, Jr., another admirer, praised latter won out. The signs were there. “Shall Eliot as an innovator who sought to “...extend the ***** I at least set my lands in order?” the author Western tradition of rationalism as opposed to Yet when we came back, late, from the Hyacinth asked as the poem winds down. irrationalism, beauty to ugliness, consonance to garden, Eliot was ready for a whole new phase of his dissonance, style to carelessness and vulgarity, Your arms full, and your hair wet, I could not career, which included such devotional verse as symmetry to asymmetry, erudition to ignorance, Speak, and my eyes failed, I was neither “Ash Wednesday,” “The Journey Of The Magi,” Christian faith to impiety.” Living nor dead, and I knew nothing, “Choruses From The Rock” and “Four Quartets,” Drawing an analogy, Williamson cited another Looking into the heart of light, the silence. plus such book-length essays as After Strange Gods, titan. “Who knows…what a passage from a Mozart The Idea of A Christian Society and Notes Towards A sonata means?” (except that nothing in this world ***** Definition of Culture. could be more beautiful and more civilized)? “The (Those are pearls that were his eyes. Look!) A congenial pessimistic, Eliot held no hope for Wasteland” is not a conventional poem. If not the immediate future—or the further one, either. ***** for the French poet Jules Lafarge, Eliot probably With World War II, the barbarians were in the Fear death by water wouldn’t have become the poet he was. There was saddle. It would stay that way for centuries to come. also the example of John Donne. Metaphysics was The man didn’t whine over the hand dealt to him. ***** key to this verse. It was the only way the man could He set out to redeem I think we are in rats’ alley make sense of a broken world. “The Wasteland” is the time. Eliot was Where the dead men lost their bones more an experience than a reading. not a campaigning The author weighed in on the controversy. ***** conservative. His “Various critics have done me the honour to interGentile or Jew daily communion pret the poem in terms of criticism of the contemO you who turn the wheel and look to windward, and regular duties porary world…indeed as an important bit of social Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and at the publishing criticism. To me, it was only the relief of a personal tall as you. firm of Faber and and wholly insignificant grouse against life; it is just Faber, his roles as Some of this, too, was personal. Not just the trou- a husband and a piece of rhythmical grumbling,” bled marriage, but Eliot’s own immense burden. He godfather and What was “The Wasteland?” Eliot’s take on his gave up the potential tenure track at Harvard for the those in the larger unhappy marriage? A civilization shattered by the life of a poet. Smart move. Not only that, he lived the world of English bloodletting of 1914-1918? Eliot was caught in a life of a permanent alien. In London, Eliot had to marriage that never should have happened. To letters would have deliver. He had to outwork his contemporaries. He their eternal credit, the couple stuck it out for 17 to do. “[What] I years before Eliot did the unspeakable, committing had not only to redeem the time, but his life. “I feel fear for myself so old,” he complained in his letters. And so it was Vivienne Haigh-Wood to a home. Eliot was born is the constant, back to the grindstone. with a low-blood count. Haigh-Wood’s illness daily, petty pusilEliot, along with fellow expatriates Pound and resulted in shocking loss of weight. Having children lanimity,” he said Hemingway, did outwork those in his artsy milieu. was impossible. The world of “The Wasteland” is in a 1948 lecture. one of sterility. (The man did have godchildren. The Along the way he discovered a prophetic voice. “Penitence and In the late 1920s, Eliot famously declared himself poems in “Cats” are dedicated to them.) humility…are The postwar world mattered to Eliot. It shaped his to be a “royalist in politics, classical in literature the foundations world—and his poetry. Along with James Joyce, Ezra and Anglo-Catholic in religion.” Again, the chain of the Christian reaction: The loss of European monarchies, the Pound and Wyndham Lewis, Eliot was “a man of life.” 1914” (You would have to add Ernest Hemingway). democracies of the 1920s, a global Depression, the fascism of the 1930s, “people fighting in the streets” Think of it. The greatest civilization known The world has yet to scale the depths of T.S. and another world war. The consequences were to man—obliterated in one month’s time. By Eliot’s corpus. His non-fiction has been collected more than loss of romantic love. civilization, Eliot’s generation meant the world of into nine volumes, totaling up to 6,000 pages. His monarchies now overthrown, replaced, first, by the correspondence, collected now until 1941, stands Falling towers democracies of the 1920s, then the fascism of the at up to 9,000 pages—and counting. Then there are Jerusalem Athens Alexandria 1930s—and another world war, even worse than the collected verse dramas. Vienna London The Great War. Eliot was not a prolific poet, but he was a Unreal There had to be a reaction. Yeats’ “The Second powerful one. He found happiness late in life with Coming” is the World War I poem. “Mere anarchy” his second marriage to a much younger secretary. And what mere anarchy looked like. was “loosed upon the world.” Not the Savior, but the He was secure in his achievement. Why go crazy as Antichrist, a rough beast was born in Bethlehem. poets generally do? Eliot knew he could never write What is that high sound in the air “The Wasteland” can be read as a sequel to “The another poem like “The Wasteland.” And he was Murmur of maternal lamentation Second Coming.” The beast has triumphed. Then fine with that. Who are those hooded hordes swarming

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It’s Complicated: Putting Down The Bottle After The Worst Of COVID-19 Is Behind Us The years I spent working as a substance abuse counselor taught me about the “love affair” aspect of alcoholism. I can’t imagine the passion one feels for the only lover who is always available, especially during a pandemic, and who makes isolation a performance piece. There is a lot of acting out with a cocktail or bottle of beer to relieve the pain. Now that you’ve managed to live through the thick of the COVID-19 era, are you planning on killing yourself with untreated alcoholism? The statistics alone are enough to give you a hangover that even a bevy of Bloody Marys with organic celery ribs could not relieve. Gradually, while alcohol was killing more Americans than ever, Fentanyl became the scene stealer. With its superhuman powers to take a life with one short snort, one little line or one silent shot, it became the most notorious and efficient murderer the opiate-hooked population has ever seen. Meanwhile bars, liquor stores and supermarkets have been selling more spirits in greater quantities than ever. Why aren’t we talking about that? It might seem that overdose is a

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young man’s disease and cirrhosis or kidney failure is the property of our much-neglected seniors. Drugs are darkly sexy. An instant overdose does not have the slow sad burn of a liver cancer diagnosis. To the young, ambulances, paramedics and cops on the scene of an overdose may seem somehow romantic. Yet while the disease of addiction progresses, if you survive long enough, the scene changes to nurses and doctors solemnly walking down hospital corridors to tell a family the tragic news of hopeless diagnosis. During the pandemic, while working from home, the “two-martini lunch” could become the endless martini lunch. And no one

had to worry that those few beers after work with your phantom co-workers was going to earn you a DUI or involuntary manslaughter charges because there was no driving involved. The rationale became, why not ingest to your heart’s content? If you want to live, you know what you have to do. But therein lies the rub. One question is, why aren’t most people suffering from a raging case of alcoholism looking for help to help them quit? Maybe they don’t feel like they’re suffering. Or perhaps the thought of not having the drink actually gives them something to live for, is a more frightening thought and is more painful than any hangover, broken marriage or night in jail. One has to wonder if asking a person to consider quitting is like asking an eagle to never fly again, never to swoop down from the heavens and grab some innocent rodents to feast on. The Buddhists say the odds of being born a human is the same as if there was a single round life preserver floating in the Pacific Ocean and every 100 years a porpoise popped his snout out of the ocean and happened to pierce the space in the life preserver. Those are the

forward to making a meal out of what they call the “shrimp of the land.” I’d rather stick pins in my eyeballs than knowingly eat bugs. Personally, I didn’t notice anything different about the cicada populations in Massapequa, thank you. You still heard them at night, but they certainly weren’t covering my backyard like a cheap carpet.

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BDD: Body Dysmorphic Disorder John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, has been credited with the following quote about mental health and illness: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” Mental health is a precious commodity that is vital to our well-being. It’s important to protect it at all costs, especially in our current clime. For decades, mental illness has been surrounded with judgment and has been stigmatized by those who do not understand the disease. There are many different offshoots of mental illness, but by far the most prevalent that has affected many of our young people is the issue of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as BDD. BDD presents as a series of intrusive thoughts that are pervasive and all-encompassing at times. Those affected by this disorder experience fixations and concerns about their body appearance, which can affect their ability to get through the day. Many times, those with this disorder have difficulty focusing on schoolwork, holding down a job, leaving the house or looking in a mirror. They require constant reassurance about what they see in the mirror, will constantly take “selfies” of their body and will avoid being around others who they perceive may “notice their flaws.” This disorder is not only isolating, but physically and mentally exhausting to the sufferer. It affects males

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and females alike. As a registered nurse, I’ve had quite a few patients who have suffered with this illness. I have also had close friends who required assistance through counseling and medication to enable them to overcome the thoughts that held them down. In the past, I would receive photographs from friends who were “concerned about putting on weight” and dieted and exercised to the point of physical illness because they thought they appeared “enormous.” Our society is driven by advertisements for pills, diet plans, surgical procedures and gym memberships that offer the promise of a svelte figure. However, this only compounds the illness for a sufferer with BDD, as it reinforces the feeling of being unable to look “perfect,” no matter how hard they try. They also compare themselves to others and feel as though

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE not something you will stand on a chair and try to kill with a slipper. Talk about leaving a mark. It reminded me of what Woody Allen said to Diane Keaton when trying to kill a spider in her bathroom with a rolled-up newspaper in the movie Annie Hall. He immediately came out, asking if she had a broom or a snow shovel, eventually settling for a tennis racket. “You have a spider in there the size of a Buick….” Originally from Japan, the Joro somehow made its way to the Southeastern United States, most likely through shipping containers. Bug experts seem to believe that due to their metabolism and heart rates, they can survive in the colder weather of the Northeast. I didn’t even know spiders

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had hearts. Unfortunately, some of those experts don’t seem to know anything definitive about them. Andy Davis, a research scientist in the Odum School of Ecology, co-wrote a paper with Benjamin Frick. Davis said, “People should try to learn to live with them.” Live with them? He also said things like, “They

they have failed themselves and those around them because they don’t think they look “perfect.” I have a very close friend who believes that she looks “like an elephant,” though she is very skinny. She regularly texts me photographs of herself and tells me that she looks huge. To be honest, she looks the same as she did two years ago when this illness reared its ugly head. However, I have learned that it is important to tread lightly and say things that are helpful, as certain wording can be misconstrued and further compound her feelings of inadequacy. I have also suggested therapy, for which she has recently found a competent therapist who specializes in body dysmorphia. If a loved one is suffering with BDD, there are several things that you should and should not say in order to help them feel understood without judgment. For example, it is important to tell your loved one that you know they are suffering. “I am sorry that you are suffering with this. I am here to listen” is a simple statement that acknowledges their feelings. It also lets the sufferer know that they are not alone, as many feel that they are suffering in silence and might even feel like their feelings are “stupid”. Non-judgment is key in helping someone with BDD speak to you. Let them know that you validate don’t appear to be harmful,” and although they kill their prey with venom, they are harmless to people and pets because “Their fangs are usually too small to break human skin.” Where I come from, “usually” doesn’t cut it. If they somehow do break the skin, their venom is the equivalent of a bee sting. And by the way, because of their size, they don’t have any known predators to worry about or control their population like they do in Japan. Maybe they have Godzilla spiders there? Although they haven’t exhibited an ability to buy a bus ticket or get through security at an airport (yet), how are hordes of them going to make their way up the coast, you might ask? They spin such thick, silky webs that their hatchlings use them for “ballooning” that will carry them on the wind to new locations, where they parachute

their feelings by saying something like, “What you are feeling is valid, but remember that BDD gives you a distorted view of yourself.” You can also say something like, “I know you are struggling right now, but you also must realize that these thoughts are not facts.” Telling someone that it is all in their heads is a put-down and throws fire on already volatile emotions within themselves. When my friend sends me pictures, I often tell her, “It looks like you are looking for some sort of reassurance. Is there anything we can do to help you to think about something else?” This takes the focus off the ruminating thoughts and enables her to see that there is more to life than just what she thinks she sees in the mirror. It also takes the focus off reassurance seeking, which creates unhealthy patterns of harmful thoughts. Responding to reassurance seeking with “you look good, like you lost weight” puts you as the consoler into the trap of constantly providing reassurance. The moment you stop, the BDD sufferer will lose trust in you. Changing the subject usually breaks the pattern and helps the person to focus on something else. Yes, it’s tough to do. Yes, it is

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to the surface. Isn’t that special? Might there be a silver lining to the arrival of the Joro spider? “Joro spiders present us with excellent opportunities to suppress pests naturally, without chemicals,” said Nancy Hinkle, an entomologist in Georgia,

exhausting. The bright side is that it is helping her to focus on other parts of her life that are joyful. If you or someone you know suffers from BDD, know that the road to recovery lies in effective treatment. It is important to suggest that the sufferer get the help they need, but it is also important to understand that the road to recovery can take time and can be fraught with setbacks. It is a process. Being aware of the words you use, the support you offer and the encouragement you give can help them to feel less alone and isolated. BDD is an illness like anything else, and treatment is key so the sufferer can learn ways to deal with and treat it. Visit www.bddfoundation.org for more information about BDD. Patty Servidio is an Anton Media Group columnist.

where the Joro first arrived in 2013. “I’m trying to convince people that having zillions of large spiders and their webs around is a good thing.” Good luck with that. Andy seems to think we should learn to live with them because they aren’t going away. Benjamin Frick, Andy’s co-author, agrees with him. “The way I see it, there’s no point in excess cruelty where it’s not needed. You have people with saltwater guns shooting them out of trees and things like that and that’s really just not necessary.” Does anyone know where I can get a saltwater gun? Paul DiSclafani’s new book, A View From The Bench, is a collection of his favorite Long Island Living columns. It’s available wherever books are sold.

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others Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host its signature Walk Like MADD non-competitive fundraising walk at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Saturday, May 7. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the walk program at 10 a.m., and the walk beginning at 10:30 a.m. Plus, this event launches the Inaugural Battle of the High School Jazz Bands, starting on stage at 9 a.m. Funds raised through Walk Like MADD help further MADD’s lifesaving mission and support the vital victim services and educational programs, provided to the community free of charge. Walk like MADD has three main components: • Remember: We walk for those who no longer can and alongside those who are learning to walk again. • Inspire: We walk empowered even when we feel powerless, as survivors when we have been victimized and with purpose when we have lost our way. • Commit: We walk with supporters who share our vision of no more drunk driving victims. “We walk to finish the job that was started by a grieving mother in 1980. Since then, MADD has saved more than 400,000 lives and has served more than 880,000 victims,” Regional Development Director Tara Spohrer said. “Walk Like MADD raises mission-critical funds to help save lives.” “On Saturday, April 22, 2017, my wonderful parents had just returned from a winter in Florida,” MADD volunteer Andrea Rothbort said. “We had a lovely dinner together at a favorite restaurant in Massapequa to celebrate their homecoming. After a nice chat outside the restaurant, we kissed and hugged goodbye and said our usual ‘I love you’ and went our separate ways to our respective cars. My beautiful

parents were killed by a drunk driver leaving that restaurant. I do everything in my power to honor them and make sure no family has to go through what we have.” There are several other ways to participate in Walk Like MADD if attendance is not possible: • Donate—Give to a participant or a team to help them reach their fundraising goals. • Be a virtual walker—If someone can’t be there in person, there are still ways for them to get involved and raise money for this important cause. • Volunteer—Help is needed the day before, day of or the days after the big event. • Sponsor—Consider becoming an official event partner. There are a variety of packages and every dollar goes towards making the community safer. Current sponsors include Live Nation, Uber, Legends Hospitality, GEICO, Washville, Lyft, Jerome Aluminum Products Corporation, Franklen Glass, Liberty Custom Contractors, Ridgewood Savings Bank, James V. Funaro Agency—Nationwide, Sportime, Empire Automotive Group, Pinelawn Memorial Park & Arboretum, Andrew McMorris Foundation, Wingmen, Seafield, Arrow Security, Connoisseur Media Long Island and Spectrum Designs Foundation. Visit www.walklikemadd.org/LongIsland to register, donate or get more information. —Submitted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

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eborah Madison has published another terrific cookbook, Vegetable Literacy. Madison’s background as a chef and celebrated author took root while growing up on a farm in upstate New York, and then in a walnut orchard in Davis, CA. This introduced her to plants and cooking with the additional influence of her father, who was a gardener and botanist. Her cooking career took flight at the restaurant temple of West Coast cooking, Chez Panisse. Madison was also a student for 18 years at the San Francisco Zen Center, where she became the center’s chef. Subsequently, the seasoned chef was one of the founders of the restaurant Greens at Fort Mason, which is where I first encountered her food and her ardent support of the slow food movement, and the Seed Savers Exchange. Vegetable Literacy, published by Ten Speed Press, includes 300 recipes. This extraordinary volume opens our eyes to connections and relationships between 12 edible plant families including vegetables, spices and herbs not revealed before. For example, the Knotweed family includes buckwheat, sorrel and rhubarb. Knowing the relationship between these ingredients informs our use of them. For example, adding rhubarb to buckwheat pancakes becomes a logical connection by knowing that the two share a phylogenetic family and a natural affinity. In summary, Deborah Madison has opened our eyes to natural connections that taste well together. Here’s one of her green

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Peas With Baked Ricotta And Bread Crumbs By Deborah Madison

Ingredients 1 cup of high-quality ricotta cheese 2 to 3 Tablespoons fresh bread crumbs 4 Teaspoons butter 2 Large shallots or 1/2 small onion, finely diced (about 1/3 cup) 5 Small sage leaves, minced (about 1teaspoons) 1 1/2 pounds Pod peas, shucked (about 1 cup) Grated zest of 1 lemon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Chunk of Parmesan cheese, for grating Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a small baking dish; a round Spanish earthenware dish about 6 inches across is perfect for this amount. If your ricotta is wet

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and milky, drain it first by putting it in a colander and pressing out the excess liquid. Pack the ricotta into the dish, drizzle a little olive oil over the surface, and bake 20 minutes or until the cheese has begun to set and brown on top. Cover the surface with the breadcrumbs and continue to bake until the bread crumbs are browned and crisp, another 10 minutes. (The amount of time it takes for ricotta cheese to bake until set can vary tremendously,

so it may well take longer than the times given here, especially if it wasn’t drained.) When the cheese is finished baking, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the shallots and sage and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the peas, ½ cup water, and the lemon zest. Simmer until the peas are bright green and tender; the time will vary, but it should be 3 to 5 minutes. Whatever you do, don’t let them

turn gray. Season with salt and a little freshly ground pepper, not too much. Divide the ricotta between two plates. Spoon the peas over the cheese. Grate some Parmesan over all and enjoy while warm. An alternative with pasta: Cook one cup or so pasta shells in boiling, salted water. Drain and toss them with the peas, cooked as above, and then with the ricotta. The peas nestle in the pasta, like little green pearls. Chef Alan Zox is the Cape Cod Culinary Incubator executive director. Visit www.zoxkitchen.com or www.facebook.com/zoxkitchen for more information about Chef Zox.

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executive courses for visitors who are either just getting into golf or don’t have time to play a full 18. But Bethpage Black is so good, you should make time for a full 18. Just make sure you bring plenty of golf balls; the fescue grass there likes to swallow them up.

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t’s easy to get wrapped up in visiting the five boroughs of New York City when you’re on a summer jaunt to the Big Apple, but to miss out on neighboring Nassau County on Long Island would be quite an oversight. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Long Island Sound and Queens, Nassau County is a lively and lovely destination, perfect for summertime fun and relaxation. Here are some of the highlights of summertime in Nassau County.

OLD BETHPAGE

One of the primary attractions of Nassau County is the town of Old Bethpage and its Bethpage State Park. The town of Old Bethpage features a 209-acre Old Bethpage Village Restoration, a transportive experience that takes you back to the Civil War era. Complete with actors in period costumes and 51 historic buildings like inns, stores and churches all transported from their original sites on Long Island, the Old Bethpage Village Restoration gives you a taste of life before the hustle and bustle of modern life. Learn old-timey farming and crafting techniques at the living history museum, or throw back a stein of root beer at the Noon Inn bar. There are even newly-opened Escape Rooms for those looking for a modern twist on the historic neighborhood. One of the best weekends in Old Bethpage is Old Time Base Ball weekend, featuring games played with the rules and equipment used back in 1860. Bethpage State Park is under 10 minutes away from Old Bethpage and features five stunning public golf courses, including the famed Bethpage Black, host of the 2019 PGA Championship and numerous other major professional championships. Perhaps the #1 photo opportunity in U.S. Golf is the sign at the first tee of Bethpage Black that warns golfers, “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.” Golfers who don’t want to undertake the challenge of Bethpage Black will find a lot to love about the other four courses in Bethpage State Park. Nassau County in general is a haven for golf, with over 40 courses open to the public including three renowned 18 hole tracks at Eisenhower Park. There are even several 9-hole

SANDS POINT

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Sands Point Park and Preserve is a great place to spend a day outside in the summer, with numerous hiking trail options that take you down to the scenic Long Island Sound. There are woodland playgrounds, outdoor family yoga, and guided nature walks available. But the highlight of Sands Point is Falaise, a castle-like mansion that’s now a museum. Originally built on a 90-acre plot of land given to Henry Guggenheim as a wedding gift in 1923, Falaise looms impressively over the Long Island Sound. Replete with 16th- and 17th-century antiques, cobblestone walkways, steep heavy tile roofs and a round tower, it’s a peek into the rich history of the historic Gold Coast lifestyle that Long Island has long been famous for.

SAGAMORE HILL

Sagamore Hill

History buffs won’t want to miss Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, an official National Park of the U.S. that was known as the “Second White House” during Teddy Roosevelt’s presidency. He lived in the house and reveled in the natural surrounding from 1885 until he died in 1919. House tours are offered daily, and there remains a great deal of natural beauty and a songbird sanctuary on the impressive property.

BELMONT PARK

Belmont Park

No trip to Nassau County would be complete without a day at the races. Home to Triple-Crown race The Belmont Stakes, Belmont Park hosts horse racing all summer long. Bring a family picnic or splurge on the fine dining offered at the site. Children will delight in the pony rides and petting zoo, and adults will enjoy the Longshots sports bar that simulcasts the horse races. Of course, there’s nothing like putting a few dollars down and cheering your horse to victory, so get there early and make a day of it. Jordan Fuller is a golf enthusiast and owns golf publication www.golfinfluence.com.

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pring is a great time to add the local museums to your list of things to do and places to visit around the island, especially when the weather can be a little bit unpredictable. Here are some of our favorites to check out.

Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens is the former estate of businessman John Shaffer Phipps, an heir to the Phipps family fortune. The property was converted into a museum home in 1959. It is open for tours from April through October. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury www.oldwestburygardens.org 516-333-0048

Jewish Children’s Museum

The Jewish Children’s Museum is the largest Jewish-themed children’s museum in the United States. It aims for children of all faiths and backgrounds to gain a positive perspective and awareness of the Jewish heritage, fostering tolerance and understanding. 792 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn www.jcm.museum 718-467-0600

Heckscher Museum of Art

The Heckscher Museum of Art is named after its benefactor, August Heckscher, who in 1920 donated 185 works of art to be housed in a new Beaux-Arts building located in Heckscher

Huntington. Today the museum has more than 2,000 works of art, focused mainly on American landscape paintings and work by Long Island artists, as well as featuring modernism and photography. 2 Prime Ave., Huntington www.heckscher.org 631-351-3250

American Airpower Museum

This museum sits at Republic Airport, the site where more than 9,000 P-47 Thunderbolts were produced. See history come alive as you watch vintage aircrafts in their natural environment—the air. 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale www.americanairpowermuseum.com 631-293-6398

Museum of American Armor

Located on the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the museum tells the story of American courage, valor and sacrifice. 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage www.museumofamericanarmor.com 516-454-8265

The Long Island Museum

The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, known as the Long Island Museum, is a nine-acre museum located in Stony Brook. The LIM serves the Long Island community by preserving and displaying its collection of art, historical

Living Historians and participants line up and board AAM’s WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain “Second Chance.” artifacts and carriages; providing educational and public programming; and collaborating with other arts and cultural organizations. 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook www.longislandmuseum.org 631-751-0066

African American Museum

The African American Museum also known as the African American Museum of Nassau County, which opened in 1970, is dedicated to showcasing local and national African American artists. 110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead www.theaamuseum.org 516-572-0730

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mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn www.nassaumuseum.org 516-484-9338

Whaling Museum & Education Center

The Whaling Museum & Education Center, formerly known as The Whaling Museum, is a maritime museum located in Cold Spring Harbor dedicated to exploring the local history and impact of the industry. 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor www.cshwhalingmuseum.org 631-367-3418

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The Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is part of the county’s department of parks, recreation and museums whose mission is to preserve and interpret the county’s natural, prehistoric and historic heritage. 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove www.garviespointmuseum.com 516-571-8010

Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center

The Cradle of Aviation Museum is dedicated

to preserving Long Island’s rich aerospace heritage. Long Island was home of some of the largest and most important military flying fields in America during World War I. Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City www.cradleofaviation.org 516-572-4111

Nassau County Museum of Art

Nassau County Museum of Art is located on the former Frick “Clayton” Estate, a 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold A. Saltzman and his wife Joan, is a three-story Georgian-style

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) showcases the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove www.hmtcli.org 516-571-8040

Book Talk With Melissa Gilbert Join Theodore’s Books at The Cana Foundation (6150 Northern Blvd., East Norwich) on Saturday, May 14, at 2 p.m. for a book talk with actress Melissa Gilbert while she discusses The Little House on the Prairie and her new memoir, Back to the Prairie. Tickets are $35 and includes admission to the event and a copy of Gilbert’s book. Refreshments will available. Visit www.theodoresbooks.com or call 516-636-5550 for details.

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site

The Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site is located in West Hills, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site hosts poetry programs and readings. 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station www.waltwhitman.org 631-427-5240 —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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This beautifully updated and maintained raised ranch at 36 Carriage Rd. in Roslyn sold on April 19 for $1,110,000. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and has a fantastic flow with large rooms and oversized closets. The bathrooms are custom stone with gleaming hardwood floors. The den is large and has a wood burning fireplace for cozy, colder nights. This home has great space for larger families and has a two-car garage. The property is beautiful and has flowering, mature plantings and a manicured yard. The deck is great for entertaining. The property has an in-ground sprinkler system. The landscaping and pavers give this home great curb appeal.

This six bedroom, five bathroom, newly constructed home at 67 Dianas Trail in Roslyn Estates sold on April 20 for $1,850,000. This unique home features bedrooms galore including a principal bedroom on the main floor with an en-suite designer bath, as well as a second bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in-closet. The layout has a great flow for entertaining with an open floor plan including a formal dining room, a den with a wood burning fireplace and skylights. There is a gourmet chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and two sinks. The balcony overlooks an amazing view. The home has wood flooring throughout. Upstairs features an optional second principal suite boasting a full bath with a spa shower. There is a walk-out lower level with two bedrooms, a full bathroom and living area. This home has security cameras, a flat backyard and is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, transportation and highways. Taxes have been grieved and reduced by $3,796.13.

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prices declined for retail shops, offices and hotels. Commercial development projects are also on the rise for industrial and residential properties. Construction activity is up one percent from last year with a whopping 12 percent jump in construction for industrial warehouses, a six percent increase for industrial flex spaces and a six percent growth for certain types of apartment buildings. Vacant malls are being converted into new types of commercial spaces, such as mixed-use buildings for residential, retail and office purposes, as well as industrial buildings for distribution and fulfillment. Office spaces, in particular, saw a decrease in real estate activity, largely due to an increase in remote work during the pandemic. Even though some people are heading back to the office, vacancy in these spaces continued to increase, reaching 16.4 percent from 13 percent in 2021. Seventy percent of survey respondents said their companies are moving into smaller offices. By 2022 commercial real estate activity is expected to recover across all categories as more businesses reopen, travel resumes and people return to the office. Sales for land and industrial properties are expected to lead this recovery process, proving their value as part of the commercial real estate market. —National Association of Realtors (NAR)

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photograph the rite of passage ceremony of a young boy becoming a man. Kurzweil’s work has been exhibited in a one-person show in a gallery in Toronto and has been in several photography magazines including feature stories in Street Photography Magazine and Extraordinary Vision. He traveled to India on assignment with Photographers Without Borders. Kurzweil was raised in East Meadow and currently lives in Westchester. This Zoom event, held on Monday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m., is sponsored by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. The suggested contribution is $20 per Zoom window. To sign up email office@ehsli.org and instructions will be sent. Or send a check to EHSLI to 38 Old Country Road, Garden City NY 11530. Include email with the check. The Zoom link will be sent when the contribution is received. Questions, call 516-741-7304. —Submitted by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are two ways to reduce the amount of stress flowing through your days. You can avoid challenges, or you can accept them with the mindset that you don’t have to get everything right. The second way makes life easier in the weeks to come. You’re getting so adept at handling things that, soon, nothing will scare you.

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Mayor Steve their property.” Weinberg, Deputy Mayor Burton “I would strongly encourage Weston, and the entire Board Thomaston that a practical but of Trustees were in attendance meaningful incentive is put in for the meeting, along with the place,” said Cronson. “Perhaps villages Design Review Board in the form of a tax rebate or members. expedite for projects with sus“This is a town hall meeting tainable features to ensure that to hear if you have comments as many residents as possible with respect to what parameters have a reason and motivation to should be included in a policy participate.” The Village of Thomaston town hall was held on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. April, 26. (Photo by Julie Prisco) or local law that is addressed to After hearing from multiple solar panels for residential use,” residents voicing their opinions said Mayor Weinberg. “This way, Board of Trustees. guidelines. “There is a necessary and subjective to taste,” said Li. on the guidelines set forth by we can get the community’s • A property survey no older than and popular movement to move “Something undisputable is any- the Design Review Board, Mayor input, and the board can con12 months depicts the existing away from fossil fuels, coal and thing facing the south is getting Weinberg acknowledged that the sider a draft or design a policy or improvements. oil towards other sources of enthe most solar production; that meeting had given him and the local law to be proposed to the • Equipment and mounting ergy to which solar energy has a is a fact. Something subjective is boards a lot to think about and village.” manufacturing specifications, strong presence at the forefront. how someone sees the look of the discuss. Many residents turned into the including layout of panels. In And with these regulations, we panels on someone’s house.” “We want a process in place Zoom meeting to listen to and no event shall visible panels or will have conformity and safety.” “There should not be any that, while we can’t take into acvoice opinions on the guidelines supports rise greater than six After Mayor Weinberg and Wil- discrimination if you have a clear count every possible situation, we set forth by the Design Review inches above the roofline. son went through the guidelines, view of the sun, but it is facing do want to take into account most Board for residential solar panels. • Accessory boxes shall be located they opened up the discussion for the street,” Li continued. “If we situations and allow everyone Glen Wilson, the Chair of the on an interior wall, not visible residents to voice concerns and can paint our house any color, flexibility,” said Mayor Weinberg. Design Review Board, and all on the home’s exterior. opinions. then I should be able to get solar “The question is whether we Design Review Board members • As much as possible, all panels Thomaston resident Ben Pang panels. People need to get with should make a local law along created a checklist of items to be are to appear like and are to brought up multiple concerns. the times.” with these guidelines and what reviewed and looked for concernmatch the color of the roof or “My house roof is facing north Resident Nancy Sherman factors should be in a local law. ing applications for residential wall to which they are to be and south. It is more efficient to agreed that people shouldn’t be How much flexibility should be use of solar panels. attached. collect energy from the south-fac- discriminated against on which in the local law, what we can do The Board of Trustees upload- • The conduit shall be submerged ing roof,” said Pang. “I think it is way their home is facing while to incentivize and fast track the ed the checklist and guidelines into the soffit and/or below an unreasonable requirement making a point to maintain aesprocess.” presented by the Design Review the roof shingles and plywood for people like me to not be thetically pleasing appearances. It was apparent throughout the Board to the Village website for sheathing to connect panels so allowed to install solar panels on “I agree that certain aesthetic meeting how passionate resiall residents to view, along with they are not visible. Do not lay a south-facing roof because it is requirements should be in place dents and board members are to other solar codes from surroundthe conduit on the roof. facing the street.” regarding how the panels are do their part in helping the ening villages. • Prepare and submit a glare Pang discussed the glare study, visualized in any manner, then it vironment in any way they can. According to the list of guideeffects analysis. stating that the glare from solar should be the best way that would With the information gathered, lines created by the Design • No trees shall be removed to panels is minimal and seems not be intrusive,” said resident Mayor Weinberg, Design Review Review Board and Posted on the accommodate the installation unnecessary. He also mentioned Nancy Sherman. Board Chair Wilson, and the village website, and collection of any solar panel that surveys are costly, and if All residents that spoke up board members will form a solid • Mounted solar panels and other equipment. someone hasn’t made changes during the meeting agreed with draft to promote efficiency and fixtures should not be visible • Proof of written notice to all to the hope, then a recent survey Pang and Li about the street-fac- streamline granting residents when standing on any public property owners within a 200 ft. shouldn’t be required. ing view being unnecessary and approval for their solar panel right-of-way within 200 ft. of radius of the property. Thomaston resident Ethan Li unreasonable. They also agreed applications. the property unless said fixtures “All members of the Board spoke after Pang and brought up that there was no issue with Visit the Village of Thomaston do not have a negative visual of Trustees and Design review many similar concerns. “I ask all requesting residents to hide wires website at villageofthomaston.org impact on the neighborhood’s board are pro-solar energy,” said of the people on this call to be and conduits of the solar panels to view the list of guidelines for character as determined by the Wilson when addressing the mindful of what is undisputable to maintain aesthetic integrity. rsidential solar panel applications.

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ners Leo Karpel and Sahar Tartak of North High School, and Grace Liao and Desmond Lin of South High School. These students were recognized during a virtual awards ceremony sponsored by the Nassau Zone. The Outstanding Physical Education Award honors high school seniors who are recognized as

leaders in physical education and serve as role models to their peers. Award recipients lead a healthy and physically active lifestyle, and demonstrate responsible behaviors such as good sportsmanship, character, and citizenship. —Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

LETTER ONEONTA SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT INDUCTS HANNAH FOULADI Hannah Fouladi of Great Neck, NY, was one of 10 SUNY Oneonta students inducted into the international honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta by the college’s Sociology Department. Fouladi is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (Gades one

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Harry Norbert Heinemann Harry Norbert Heinemann, a noted educator and civic leader died peacefully in his home on April 20 of heart failure. He was 88. Dr. Heinemann was born in 1933 in Treuchtlingen, Germany where his father Solomon worked as a salesman of farm equipment and older brother Manfred apprenticed as a baker after being denied the opportunity to study law by the Nazis. Manfred and Solomon were forcibly abducted by the Gestapo on Krystallnacht in November of 1938 and taken to Dachau, a concentration camp near Munich. After mother Sabina secured a visa through a lottery conducted by the American embassy, the family arrived in New York harbor in December, 1939, on the last ship granted safe harbor from the Nazis by the United States government before the onset of the Second World War. Growing up in Bedford Stuyvesant, young Harry played stickball, rooted for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field, and served egg creams at his parents’ ice cream shop on Franklin Avenue. He attended Stuyvesant High School and later obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from City College, a Masters in Business Administration from Baruch College and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in economics and business administration. In 1956, he met his wife Susan, whom he married in 1958. In 1970, Dr. Heinemann was offered a position at the newly chartered LaGuardia Community College in Queens, New York, where he taught courses in business and economics and led the development of a program in experiential education as Dean of the Division of Cooperative Education. Under his leadership, LaGuardia gained national prominence as the first community college to require full-time students to integrate classroom learning with onsite job experience. Using the LaGuardia model, Dr. Heinemann developed successful partnerships with educational and technical institutions in Israel, the Dominican Republic, Australia and China. Dr. Heinemann’s work in promoting cooperative education as a means of empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including first generation immigrant families, to succeed in the workplace earned him numerous awards throughout his career, culminating with his induction in 2009 to the University of Cincinnati Cooperative Education Hall of Fame. Dr. Heinemann was also a longtime civic leader, serving as President of Temple Emanuel in Great Neck and President of the Board of Directors of the Queens Symphony Orchestra. In later years, he became involved in a United Nations initiative to promote the power of music to overcome the traumas of war, poverty and natural disaster, helping to found a non-profit organization (“Music as a Global Resource”) and edit a compendium – now in its fifth edition -- to disseminate these efforts throughout the world. A lifelong traveler, his most memorable recent journey was his 2012 return to his childhood home in Treuchtlingen with his beloved, now surviving family— wife Susan, son Richard, daughter-in-law Laura McClure, and grandsons Nikolas, Jakob and Gabriel.

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Proposed 2022–23 School Budget Board’s plan maintains programs & class sizes; proposed tax levy increase is below NYS cap

he Great Neck Board of Education has adopted the proposed 2022–23 school budget in the amount of $261,432,690. This amount is a 3.66 percent increase over last year’s budget. The proposed tax levy increase is 2.57 percent, which is significantly below the tax cap limit of 3.36 percent. The proposed budget will: • Continue all programs at the elementary and secondary levels • Maintain small elementary class sizes, in accordance with board guidelines • Introduce two guidance counselor positions at the elementary level, as mandated by the state, to monitor academic progress and increase support for students’ social and emotional well-being • Add one guidance counselor at each of the secondary schools to provide additional support for students and parents in relation to academic, career, and social development • Expand the district’s intensive needs program at the high school level to support a growing number of intensive needs students moving up through the middle school program • Provide ongoing professional development training for faculty and staff. “As a school district, we go above and beyond to ensure that every student receives the services, academic programs, and social and emotional support to achieve their personal best,” says Superintendent Dr. Teresa Prendergast. “I thank the Board of Education for adopting this fiscally sound budget, which truly represents the needs of every single student.” Increase in State Aid Offsets Tax Levy Every February, the district publishes a preliminary budget that is continuously reviewed by administration and discussed during public budget presentations throughout March and April. On April 9, just days before the proposed 2022–23 school budget was finalized, the New York State legislature passed a state budget that provides more education funding for Great Neck than previously anticipated. This increase in state aid, along with a careful review of expenditures, allowed the District to lower the preliminary

tax levy without compromising programs and services. “This is a fiscally responsible budget for our top-rated schools,” says Board Vice President Donna Peirez. “We are making smart, student-centered investments where it matters most, such as maintaining small class sizes and adding additional guidance counselors to support our students.” To balance the 2022–23 budget and offset the tax burden on residents, the District will appropriate over $14.6 in fund balance and reserves, which are unspent funds from prior years. This funding will help to cover contractual salary increases, hikes in health-insurance premiums, and other planned expenditures. The proposed budget also allocates nearly $1.5 million in additional state aid to offset the financial burden on taxpayers. “We are ever-mindful of the difficult balancing act between maintaining Great Neck’s pre-eminent breadth of academic, programmatic, athletic, and artistic offerings for students of all ages and abilities; the safety and wellness of students and staff; as well as the felt impact of Nassau County property taxes on residents vested in Great Neck, particularly during this inflationary cycle,” explains Board President Rebecca Sassouni. “I believe this year’s proposed budget strikes this delicate balance.” “Public school budgeting continues to be a challenge with unfunded mandates, record-breaking inflation, the remnants of a global pandemic, and a property tax assessment system that is being corrected over a number of years,” explains John Powell, assistant superintendent for business. “This budget is an efficient spending plan that addresses these issues and enhances an excellent, highly ranked education program that meets the needs of all students.” New York State’s Property Tax Cap Since the inception of the tax-cap legislation in 2012, Great Neck’s proposed tax rate increases have been at or below the State-mandated lax levy limit. The proposed tax levy increase of 2.57 percent is significantly below the 2022–23 tax levy limit of 3.36 percent. Multiple factors affect the actual limit, including changes to the tax base, rate of inflation, payments in lieu of taxes, debt payments, capital project expenditures, transportation equipment purchases and pension increases above a certain percentage.

Great Neck North Graduate Ariel Missaghieh Earns Dean’s Award Ariel Missaghieh, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2024, has earned the Fall 2021 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Missaghieh is a Molecular Biology major from Great Neck, NY, and is a graduate of John Miller-Great Neck North High School. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses during the

Fall 2021 semester earn the Dean’s Award with Distinction. Colgate is a leading American university for students who want classes with rigor, faculty with passion, and confidence in knowing they will learn how to thrive in work and life. Colgate offers 56 majors and supports 25 Division I athletic teams on a campus of about 3,000 students in central New York. —Submitted by Colgate University

Validation of Fiscal Practices Great Neck is among a select few school districts in New York State to earn an AAA rating from Moody’s Investors Service. This rating means that the district’s financial obligations are judged by Moody’s to be of the highest quality and, therefore, subject to the lowest level of credit risk. In the annual, New York State-required external audit of the school district, the certified public accounting firm of Cullen & Danowski, LLP, reports favorably on Great Neck’s internal control system of checks and balances and procedures that are supported by Board policies. Substantial Services for Non-Public School Students The district, in accordance with State law, allocates more than $7.5 million to provide services to private and non-public school students, including bus transportation, textbooks, health services, special education services, school library materials and computer software loan programs. Third-Lowest Class I Property Tax Rates Great Neck’s 2021–22 school tax rate for single-family homes, or Class I properties, was the third-lowest of all the school districts in Nassau County. Vote Information The annual school budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. There are four polling locations for school district elections: E.M. Baker School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and South High School. Registered voters will only be permitted to cast a ballot at their assigned polling location. Residents can check their assigned voting location using the Poll Place Finder on the District website at www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/voting. This information is also available by calling the District Clerk on school days between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 516-441-4020. For More Information The 2022–23 proposed budget may be viewed on the District website at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/budget. For details about the budget, voter registration, absentee ballots and voting, please call 516-441-4020. —Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

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