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Hospital construction will have consequences (See page 3) This image shows the work being done in preparation for the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion at the North Shore University Hospital.

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Hospital Pavilion Making Progress campus a net increase of 38 beds. “They will be important for when the next pandemic strikes,” someone pointed out. “Exactly,” Corrigan replied, adding that the hospital has sunk $15 million to provide the capacity to do “full negative air [in the building]. We would circulate all outside air, which, in normal times you wouldn’t do—it’s not efficient, it’s not good for the environment—but in a pandemic, and particularly an airborne pandemic, having the ability to do that adds a layer of protection for our staff and patients.”

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s if things weren’t busy enough at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, there has been ongoing construction over the past two years that will continue into 2023. It will enhance the operations, but also result in disruptions on the busy adjoining Community Drive. Will Corrigan of East Williston oversees the considerable non-clinical operations as associate executive director of Hospital Operations. He is in charge of construction projects and appeared at the April meeting of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations (Greater Council) to give an update on the ongoing construction of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion. This seven-story, stand-alone addition is the largest current project on the campus. Corrigan mentioned the February fire at the pavilion to which 14 fire departments responded, led by the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department (MLFD). In appreciation, the hospital treated 10 members of the MLFD team to an Islander game “just to say thank you because they were incredible,” Corrigan said. He noted that he happened to be on the scene during the fire, doing his evening rounds and checking on the overnight staff. The fire reportedly started in one of a number of temporary wooden “shanties” erected by the construction company as break rooms for its workers. It burned for about two hours and there was extensive smoke damage over three floors, he reported. “While it was a disaster, it could have been much worse,” Corrigan observed. “If

Impactful

A rendering of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital. (Courtesy of Northwell Health)

the wind was blowing in the other direction, we would have had to evacuate the tower building. So it was a painful lesson, but it could have been worse.” The hospital has hired a firm to supply 200 workers to clean the entire pavilion. “We’re hopeful that we won’t lose any time [in construction].” he continued. “We’re in the final stages of finalizing the remediation plan.” The construction, Corrigan told the Manhasset Press, is scheduled to be completed in April 2023 with occupancy by the following September.

Long Time In The Works

Corrigan said there were plans to build a pavilion earlier this millennium, but they never came to fruition. “What we’re building now started in 2016 and received approval, but then unfortunately it was in litigation for about a year between 2018 and 2019. The Greentree Foundation [whose property adjoins the campus] were not happy with some of the designs facing their property, so that’s why it sat in limbo. It cleared all that in early 2020, when we actually got approval to start construction,” he said.

Of course, then the pandemic struck and delayed the groundbreaking to May 2020 The pavilion will have 18 operating rooms, three of which, per Corrigan, are hybrid operating rooms. According to a website, such a room “is an advanced procedural space that combines a traditional operating room with an image guided interventional suite. This combination allows for highly complex, advanced surgical procedures.” “It really is an upgrade to the facility,” Corrigan affirmed. “Some of our operating rooms were built back in the seventies, and they’re undersized for the complexities of the operations we do. They don’t have all the capabilities that a new operating room has.” He added that the hospital will be removing 13 operating rooms in the main building to build a bigger recovery area, so the net gain will be five rooms. “It’s a refresh and an update of capabilities to provide a more efficient workflow to our clinicians,” Corrigan summed up. In addition to the surgical suites, the pavilion will have 132 critical care beds which, after accounting for the transfer of all such beds from the main building, gives the

Everyone familiar with Community Drive in Manhasset knows to avoid it at certain hours. Activities to the reconstruction of the hospital campus entrances along the thoroughfare— installation of traffic/pedestrian pole foundations and signals, sidewalk ramps, street signs, and pavement markings—will result in right lane closure during working hours (6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. But Corrigan assured the Greater Council that his team will do everything possible to blunt the impact. He said that as part of the building permit, the hospital had to fix some of the entrance ramps to make them more pedestrian friendly and comply with new codes. The work will start at the end of May and he estimated that it will take 18 weeks and will have an impact on traffic for five of those weeks. “Our hope is that it’s not as bad as we think it will be and we will monitor it very closely,” Corrigan said. “[My] team is aware of it and we’re going to moderate [plans]. If the 6 a.m. start doesn’t work and we need to move it back to 5 a.m., we’ll do it as well.” Corrigan said that the steel for the pavilion construction came from Canada, and there were two truck deliveries every day for about three months. “On the first day the two trucks arrived at

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HOSPITAL PAVILION from page 3 the same time and the first truck entered the construction site while the second truck’s driver decided to wait on Community Drive and blocked one of the lanes at about 7 in the morning,” Corrigan related. “It doesn’t take much to disrupt traffic on Community Drive, and I got about 15 phone calls about it and so we quickly fixed that and had the truck move. We told them that if they weren’t there by 6:30 in the morning, not to bother showing up for the day.” Corrigan said his team will be proactive in notifying the community about specific impacts of the upcoming construction. “Presumably, people are smart enough to realize that we do have a lot of activity on Community Drive,” he said. “We can we do it overnight and we can do it early in the morning to really minimize that impact.”

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Greater Council President Richard Bentley said he travels that road during peak times going to and from work in Brooklyn. He noted that the Nassau Inter County Express (NICE) bus N25 had to stop on the roadway to discharge passengers in front of the campus—there was no dedicated “cutout” on the road for the bus to pull into. He wondered if “there was any discussion of whether we can improve pedestrian safety at bus stops along Community Drive” Corrigan replied, “Not as far as this project, but I could add it to the list and engage [the county] DPW.” Much of the land across from the hospital campus is taken up by the Fresh Meadow

Will Corrigan, head of non-clinical operations at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, gave a progress report at the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations meetings in April.

Celebrating the “topping off” ceremony last May, when the steel structure for the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion was completed. (Courtesy of Northwell Health) Country Club and there is not even a sidewalk for long stretches on the west side of Community Drive. Bentley speculated if it was possible for land to be bought from the golf course or the county (which owns the thoroughfare) and create a space for a bus stop. He felt that there will come a point when the hospital will not have room for all of the employee/ visitor cars on campus and more people will need to use public transportation. Plandome Manor Mayor and Greater Council member Barbara Donno noted that a lot of people use the N25 bus to commute

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to the hospital. Corrigan told the Manhasset Press that the surgical pavilion took over the space once occupied by the physicians’ parking lot. Though the pavilion contains two floors of parking, it will not solve the parking problem, Corrigan acknowledged, even if the campus will gain 130 parking spots when the construction ends. He said that the parking situation is an ongoing concern for his team. “We have a partnership with Macy’s to help with this project,” he said. “They leased us some parking spots on their property

because they have the capacity and we run a shuttle bus back and forth. That actually has been a pretty pleasant experience for many of our staff who use it because they get delivered right to the front entrance.” The Macy’s parking lot is less than a mile from the main campus entrance. “We hope this arrangement will continue,” Corrigan said. “Macy’s has it within the contract that they can terminate it whenever they want. I recently connected with their manager over there, a really nice guy. I thanked him and told him how beneficial this is to us.”

Town Plans Program To Enhance School Bus Safety Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Robert Troiano has announced a plan to promote student safety. Numerous studies have shown that drivers routinely violate state law by passing stopped school buses as students board and unboard, putting children at risk. It has been estimated that over 17 million stopped school buses are passed each year, through the country, resulting in more than 136,000 injuries and over 1,000 fatalities over the last 10 years. Troiano’s plan includes educational videos to teach children how to safely cross a street, to get on or off a bus, as well as awareness programs to inform drivers about the perils of illegally passing a school bus. The plan also makes heavy use of technology proven to alter driver behavior. The plan has the potential to equip every school bus in the Town of North Hempstead with state-of-the-art recording systems to capture video of vehicles in the act of passing a stopped bus and automatically issuing a notice to the vehicle owner. “Our number one priority as elected officials has always been the health and safety of the residents of the Town of North Hempstead,” said Troiano. “This initiative is a no-brainer. Impatient drivers who

that will allow them to track the location of their child’s bus and enable them to watch their child board and exit the bus. School districts that opt-in will have the capability to access data measuring the safe-driving performance of the driver. Troiano’s experience as the Westbury School Board president makes him uniquely qualified to champion this initiative. Implementation of the plan will begin this month with the issuance of a Request For Proposals (RFP) by the town to procure a vendor who will develop the educational components of the plan

and install the required technology. Subsequently, the town will hold a hearing to consider opting-in to New York State Law-Section 1174-A at the June 16 town board meeting. Opting-in would authorize the town to create a school bus safety program, and school districts would be given the opportunity to choose to opt-in to this program. For more information, visit www. northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or 516-869-6311. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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Pols Secure Funding For Manhasset Sewer Making progress toward a septic-free business zone

n Thursday, April 28, Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti (D-Port Washington) and Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) announced that they had secured $5 million for the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) to help transform the private septic tanks of dozens of businesses along Plandome Road in Manhasset into a public sewer system. The lawmakers secured the $5 million grant in the recently passed 202223 state budget. “For years, many small-business and building owners in our community have struggled with the high costs of maintaining septic tanks, cutting into their bottom line and making it harder to make ends meet,” said Sillitti. “I made this issue a top priority during budget negotiations—not only to support local business, but also to protect our bays and the Long Island Sound from environmental harm.” Kaplan said, “For too long, the lack of sewers on Plandome Road has held back our downtown in Manhasset, forcing small businesses to pay through the nose for private septic tanks that pollute our environment and threaten our drinking water. I’m proud to have fought alongside Assemblywoman Sillitti to secure $5 million in this year’s state budget so that we can invest in this critical infrastructure that will protect our natural resources and allow our downtown and our small businesses to thrive.” In recent years, Long Island has grappled with the impact of pollution caused by outdated septic systems that allow excess nitrogen and dangerous bacteria into our groundwater, bays, and the Long Island Sound, making our water dangerous for swimmers, and destroying natural buffers in our local ecosystems that once protected coastal areas from storm surges. By replacing these outdated systems with sewers that remove harmful pollution, we can reverse the damage done to our local environment and begin restoring our beneficial coastal ecosystems. In addition to the negative impact on our environment, the existing septic systems in the area cost local small business owners thousands of dollars a month to maintain, hurting their bottom lines, and preventing new small businesses from opening in the community. Sillitti and Kaplan fought to include the $5 million grant for the Manhasset sewer project in the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) capital projects budget, and it was ultimately included in the final, enacted state budget that passed in April 2022. Their fight for funding came on the heels of a push by local residents and business leaders to advance the project both because of its benefit to the

hempstead and the Chamber. Donno said the Chamber had hired Rachel Scelfo, “a land use attorney steeped in municipal law to see if there is a creative way for [the GNWPCD] to annex [the Plandome Road corridor for taxing purposes].” The town attorney’s office had pushed back against the idea last year, but Donno hoped that a legal solution could be found. “It’s to see if we could push this process forward and take it to the next level,” Donno said of the meeting, slated for the following day, April 7. “This will be a big first step,” Donno continued. “It’s certainly important for us and the businesses and the community. This isn’t an ‘ask,’ this is a demand. We’ve got to roll up our sleeves and figure out how we’re going to do this.” He said getting Manhasset’s business corridor sewered was an urgent task because, Posing with the ceremonial check were, from left, Great Neck Water Pollution Control as he pointed out, some of the Great Neck District (GNWPCD) Commissioner Steve Reiter, Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, communities were also exploring putting Manhasset-Lakeville Water District Commissioner Mark Sauvigne, GNWPCD Commisin sewers, and the GNWPCD had a limited sioner Patty Katz, Manhasset Chamber Co-President Bill Hannan, Senator Anna Kaplan, capacity. He mentioned Baxter Estates as North Hempstead Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, one such community. Manhasset Chamber Co-President Matt Donno, Supervisor Jen DeSenna and GNWPCD “I think there’s room for both of us, but Commissioner Jerry Landsberg. (Contributed Photo) not much beyond that,” Donno observed. Chamber Co-President Matt Donno told the Manhasset Press that the April environment and its impact on local small commercial establishments and will be a lawyers-only meeting had gone well and at businesses and Manhasset’s downtown, an help to Manhasset’s downtown. It is also effort that resulted in an online petition that better for the environment. We look forward press time another one had been planned garnered nearly 1,500 signatures. to continuing to work with the stakeholders in the near future that would include the GNWPCD commissioners and elected “Thank you to Assemblywoman Sillitti as this project advances.” officials, as well as the lawyers. and State Senator Kaplan for securing “We are grateful for all of According to a sewer feasibility study, the this $5 million in funding for the Assemblywoman Sillitti’s hard work Plandome Road district would extend from Great Neck Water Pollution on behalf of the district,” said Northern Boulevard to Webster Avenue, and Control District to convert GNWPCD Commissioner include businesses on the side streets. private septic tanks for our Steve Reiter. “This is “If there is a will on the part of the Town residents and businesses a win-win situation. If there is a will on the of North Hempstead then it will get done,” on Plandome Road to Good for commerce in part of the Town of North Donno concluded of the Plandome Road the public sewer sysManhasset and good for Hempstead then [the sewer project “It really comes down to that.” tem,” North Hempstead the environment.” sewer project] will get Supervisor Jennifer “The Manhasset done. It really comes Chamber of Commerce Sewer Advantage DeSena said. “The residents down to that. Per the feasibility study, “The benefits and businesses on Plandome has been working diligently —Robbie Donno of sewering are well known and can be Road have had to rely on septic to bring sewers in Manhasset grouped into environmental, economic and tanks for over 50 years, and I am to help clean Manhasset Bay and social categories. First and foremost for this committed to supporting their desire to to relieve the business community from proposed sewering project is the environconnect to the Great Neck Water Pollution the high cost of cesspools,” said Chamber mental benefits. The degradation of the Control District. This would not only alleCommittee Member Robert Donno. viate a financial burden for them, but also “Assemblywoman Sillitti’s initiative to get $5 Long Island Sound and local embayments from excess nutrients and coliforms has make great strides in protecting Manhasset million will make this effort a reality.” been well documented.” Bay from nitrogen flowing into parts of the The study continues, “Economic benefit bay. This project remains a high priority Chamber Initiative of sewers would be seen by the ability of moving forward, and this funding will go Donno and the Chamber have worked local wet businesses (wet uses indicate a long way towards making the project a assiduously to help bring about the those with higher water usage and therefore reality.” sewering of the Plandome Road business higher wastewater generation such as med“On behalf of the town, I want to sindistrict, along with the Council of Greater cerely thank Assemblywoman Sillitti and Manhasset Civic Associations, Inc. (Greater ical offices, restaurants, salons and laundry operations) to increase, reducing costs of Senator Kaplan for securing a grant to Council). hauling away septic waste and improving connect Plandome Road to a sewer system,” At the April meeting of the Greater local conditions (surcharging manholes and said Councilmember Veronica Lurvey. Council, Donno noted that the Chamber “Moving to sewers makes clear sense. 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Adventures In Learning Hosts Successful Fundraiser In lieu of its annual Wine Tasting Soirée, Adventures in Learning’s second virtual fundraiser was a huge success. The outpouring of continued and enthusiastic support by donors for Adventures’ mission as a superb afterschool mentoring and teaching program for underserved children in the Manhasset and Great Neck school districts was amazing.

Teresa Weston of Publicans remarked that “donating meals was a way for Publicans to give back.” Amy Keogh of Schout Bay Tavern stated that “it was very tough to receive emails about local families in dire need of food and meals.” Don Bekteshi of Villa Milano said that “it was priceless for us to help and to see that these kids would know that the community This year’s winners of the always popular cares.” Kash for Kids raffle were: Louie LaRocca of Gino’s remarked that “it First Prize $2,500: Becky and John Donahue was wonderful to see the community come Second Prize $1000: Becky and John together to help these families.” Donahue The Manhasset elementary schools, from Third Prize $500: Richard and Michelle Itri administrators to faculty to social workers Adventures Executive Director Diana and others, provided fantastic support Holden noted that “even though the while working alongside Adventures as they pandemic was still present, the commuprepared elementary students for middle nity responded knowing full well that this school. support for Adventures was highly critical, Recently, Adventures established its first especially for our children. Tutoring and Adventures in Learning Associate Board mentoring continued. Extensive precauconsisting of a group of young emerging tions were taken to reduce exposure to leaders who dedicate their own time, talthe virus. All students and staff complied. ents, networks and resources to raise awareOn behalf of everyone at Adventures, we ness and support for Adventures’ work and are most thankful to the heartfelt support mission. The Associate Board’s objectives by local residents and businesses. It was are to promote Adventures’ programs and incredible.” accomplishments, to secure individual The Shelter Rock Food Pantry, through and organizational financial resources via its strong volunteer efforts, kept its pantry fundraising activities, to facilitate pro bono going for families while Adventures in support and program involvement as well Learning’s Restaurant Community Partners as contributing the professional talents and stepped right up to the plate to also help. skills of its members.

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MANHASSET SEWER from page 6 odors) around the businesses.” In addition, “Sewers will allow for restaurants to expand seating and new restaurants to locate in the area. Sewers would attract higher wastewater generators such as medical offices, salons, and laundry operations. The Town of North Hempstead would realize additional tax revenue that will offset cost of providing services to its residents and businesses. This will also eliminate the use of septic systems in businesses rear yards and alley ways thus increasing space for parking.” The study concludes that “economic stability and future growth are constrained by a lack of wastewater treatment capacity. It is critically important to the future economic stability of the local businesses to ensure that adequate sewer capacity is available.” —Additional reporting by Frank Rizzo.

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce member Robbie Donno chats with North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this year. Donno has been the point person in the Chamber’s efforts to being sewers to the Plandome Road business district. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

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Nadia is a lifelong student having earned two graduate degrees specializing in general & special education and school administration. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Vanderbilt University pursuing a degree in "Leadership & Learning in Organizations."

Nadia served as a Munsey Cub Scout Den Leader for 3 years and is currently a Manhasset Girl Scout leader. She is also an active board member of the Katie Oppo Research Fund, a local Manhasset Non-Profit Organization that focuses their efforts on ovarian cancer research and awareness. Nadia is an education professional who wants to shape the district into the best version it can be!

"Manhasset is a community in every essence of the word. I am proud to be a resident and would be humbled for the opportunity to apply my experience and skill set in continuity of upholding our values of excellence."

Steve currently has three children in the school system in 10th, 11th and 12th grade, who are all Munsey Park graduates. Steve is a Manhasset resident of nearly 20 years. He has been a board member of CASA since 2018, and formerly served as an executive board member. Having coached the Manhasset Crew team from 2001-2008 and returning in 2016, he works regularly with administration and school personnel to provide an optimal environment for students. Steve intends to focus on the students' development to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in life. His mission is to improve transparency and communication within the district. Steve plans to collaborate with residents to gain an understanding of concerns and assist in facilitating a forum for administrators to lead and provide support to the faculty.

"I am running on the values of education and community. These need to be at the forefront of our mission when making daily decisions within our schools that affect this generation and future generations of Manhasset."

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Munsey Park BOT Board of Trustee meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. Library BOT Monthly meeting of the Manhasset Public Library Board of Trustees from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room. The library is at 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Middle School Concert From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Manhasset Secondary School, Memorial Place, Manhasset. Presented by the district and the Manhasset School Community Association.

THURSDAY MAY 12

Book Discussion Join librarian Cheryl Kallberg for a stimulating in-person book discussion of Elizabeth Strout’s novel Oh, William! from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. The Pulitzer Prize winner explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a

former couple reckons with where they’ve come from—and what they’ve left behind. Acclaimed as one of the best books of the year by numerous reviewers. Registration is required. For information visit www. manhassetlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

Mental Health March Project HELP (Health, Education and Life Programs) Long Island will host its Mental Health Awareness March: Project Health from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Plandome Road, Manhasset, The march will begin at Publicans and end at Mary Jane Davies Green. For information email projecthelplongisland@gmail.com or call 917-741-8294.

MONDAY, MAY 16

A Time For Kids—Bay Start From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room, third floor, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Description: “Join our friends at A Time For Kids, Inc. as we engage our littlest learners in this program designed to introduce your baby to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine and gross motor development and circle time.” Ages 6 to 17 months. Limited to one caregiver per child. For information call 516-627-2300 or email mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org. Register at www.manhassetlibrary.org.

Defensive Driving Course From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lower level Community Room of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Take the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course and save 10 percent on your automobile insurance. Seating is limited. Register in person at the Circulation Desk. Payment of $30 via cash, credit card, or check, payable to the Manhasset Public Library, must be received when you register. There will be a 30 minute lunch break, but please note that there is no eating allowed in any of our meeting rooms. The First Floor Cafe will be available.

TUESDAY, MAY 17

PASE Meeting The Manhasset Parent Association For Special Education, founded in 1990, is dedicated to serving the needs of special education in Manhasset. Meets at 9:15 a.m via Zoom. Topic: “Benefits and Challenges of Parenting in a Hyper Digital Age,” presented by Allison Bonacci, Cyber Safety Consulting. Register at www.manhassetpase.org.

WEDNESDAY MAY 18

Memoirs Writing Group From 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the second floor Conference Room of the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset.

For more information contact Connie Knies at 516-365-9029 or cdknies@ optonline.net. Bird Walk Two walks, at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point. Presented by the North Shore Audubon Society. To register call Jennifer at 941-7434 and Peggy at 4136396. For schedule and more information visit www.northshoreaudubon.org.

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2022 Nassau County Games For The Physically Challenged Announced

More than 1,000 athletes to compete at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex

assau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and student athletes from the Henry Viscardi Center recently announced plans for the 2022 Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged, which will be taking place June 2 through June 4 at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex and Nassau Community College. Competitors will travel throughout New York State to Nassau County to participate in a weekend of fun athletic events alongside friends and family. There is great excitement surrounding the 36th Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged, especially since this is the first year back after two years because of COVID-19. New York State funding was eliminated for the Games several years ago and the office of the Nassau County Executive, with the help of private sector sponsors, has kept the Games alive. County Executive Blakeman stated, “The student athletes who participate in the Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged are truly inspirational to watch.” Blakeman continued, “I encourage all residents to come down to Mitchel Field June 2-4, to see the student athletes in action and join in on the fun. I would also like to extend thanks and gratitude to the generous sponsors that have allowed us to keep the Games alive here in Nassau County.” With the general support of corporations such as Elias Properties, PSEG Long Island, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, The Theresa Foundation, UBS, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the New York Yankees and the Dee Foundation, athletes will compete in track, field, slalom, archery, swimming, wheelchair basketball and table tennis. Participants, ranging from ages 5 to 21, face disabilities including blindness, visually impaired, deaf, hearing impaired, spinal cord injured, amputees and those who have cerebral palsy, dwarfism and other physical

More than 1,000 athletes will be participating in the 2022 Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged,

Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman announced plans for the 2022 Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged, which will be taking place June 2 through June 4 at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex and Nassau Community College. (Photos courtesy of the office of County Executive Bruce Blakeman)

challenges. In its 36th year, the Games will take place in part due to contributions from King Kullen—America’ First Supermarket—who has been a long-time sponsor helping to feed the athletes, while Hofstra University has committed to housing the athletes with only minimal costs for maintenance. Nassau Community College is the venue hosting swimming, wheelchair basketball and table

tennis events as well as the closing ceremonies. The Nassau County Department of Health and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will once again work to provide on-site medical care and response during the games. In addition, NICE Bus will provide shuttle bus service for participants and has also generously donated $5,000 toward the Opening Ceremonies. The cost of participation is

Wheelchair basketball is one of the events that athletes will be participating in during the 2022 Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged free and the numbers of athletes increase each year, boasting more than 1,000. The dedication brought forth by the parents, families, teachers, coaches and volunteers is critical to the success of the Games. Operating with a small staff, the Games are facilitated by those who return year after year to a program they love. “We are so excited to be back after a two-year pause and thank County Executive Blakeman for

his support of this unique program,” Games for the Physically Challenged Director Susan Maxwell said. “The athletes are ready to return to the thrill of the competition, the excitement of winning a medal and the comradery of the Games.” Visit www.nassaucountypc games.com for more information about the Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged. —Submitted by the office of County Executive Bruce Blakeman

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DEC Announces $750,000 In Second Round Of ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Grants Funding now available for eligible private forest landowners

ew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos recently commemorated Arbor Day by announcing $750,000 in funding now available for the second round of the state’s “Regenerate NY” Forestry Cost Share Grant Program. The grant program is designed to assist private landowners in growing the next generation of forests, which are crucial for mitigating climate change, providing wildlife habitat, protecting air and water quality, and supplying an important renewable resource. A third of the total available funds ($250,000) is specifically earmarked for tree planting projects that will establish new forests or supplement the regeneration of existing ones. “Arbor Day is an inspiration for all New Yorkers to celebrate the importance of trees to our health, environment, and economy and to take actions collectively to preserve our forests for future generations,” Seggos said. “While climate change, invasive species and white-tailed deer are threatening the health of our trees and forests, I’m proud of the work our expert foresters are doing to advance programs, like Regenerate NY, that help forest landowners protect and sustainably manage our essential forest resources and the many benefits they provide. DEC encourages more New Yorkers to take advantage of these programs and help advance our forest conservation efforts across the state.” With nearly 75 percent of New York’s 18.7 million acres of forestland being privately owned, the grants help support landowners in growing healthy forests. Regenerate NY is funded by New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and managed by DEC’s Division of Lands and Forests. Private landowners who own between 10 and 1,000 acres of forest land in New York State may apply for grant awards ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000, with a required 25 percent match. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, planting trees, soil scarification, removing competing vegetation that would interfere with seedling establishment and growth, and installation of deer fence. Applicants must work with a private forester to develop their project. Up to two applications may be submitted per applicant, provided the applications are for separate properties. In the first year of the grant program in 2021, DEC awarded nearly $450,000 for 16 projects covering 503 practice acres. More

The Regenerate NY Forestry Cost Share Grant Program is making $750,000 available to assist private landowners in growing the next generation of forests. (Photo by Mark Daniel Lecciones/ ArborDayGrant_051322_MarkDanielLecciones)

than 12,000 tree seedlings are being planted across New York State thanks to the funding provided by that round of grants. Through these plantings, private landowners are ensuring the next generation of forests and all the benefits they provide by fostering existing forestland regeneration and establishing new forested areas. The sizes of projects varied, with the largest project covering 78 acres and the smallest involving half an acre. Contracts were executed to reforest a total of nearly 100 acres, restore 105 acres of forest stands, manage competing vegetation on 176 acres, and install deer fencing on 127 acres, among other projects. “Forests are one of our best tools in the fight against climate change,” New York

State Forester and Division of Lands and Forests Director Robert Davies said. “Not only do trees absorb and store carbon as they grow, but products made from wood require significantly less energy to make than their carbon dioxide-intense counterparts like aluminum and plastic, and solid wood products continue to store carbon well beyond a tree’s lifetime. New York’s private forests remove enough carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in one year to negate the emissions of two million gasoline-powered automobiles over the same time period, underscoring the importance of investing in the regeneration of forests.” “The New York Forest Owner’s Association applauds the Regenerate NY

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Forestry Cost Share Grant Program,” organization president Stacey Kazacos said. “Funding stewardship and regeneration efforts will help ensure our forests continue to support New York’s rural economy, protect our water and air quality, and sequester carbon for generations to come. We look forward to the long-term improvements this initiative will contribute to our communities throughout the state.” “In order to foster successful regeneration, forest landowners must actively manage and implement costly measures to ensure the next generation of forests, which in turn provide carbon sequestration benefits, as well as habitat and other ecosystem benefits for biodiversity,” John Bartow of the Empire State Forest Products Association said. “Regenerate NY is a critical financial assistance package for New York forest owners to actively manage and steward forests for the future, and we applaud DEC, the State Legislature and Governor Hochul for the continued support for Regenerate NY in the Environmental Protection Fund.” Applications may be submitted through the New York State Grants Gateway and will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Oct. 7, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis. Applicants need to establish an account in the Grants Gateway System. Once registered, applicants can search the Grants Gateway for “Regenerate NY.” Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance held on the last Friday of April each year. It was originally established in 1872 to encourage farmers and homesteaders to plant trees for shade, fuel and beauty in open areas. Today, it is an opportunity to promote tree planting and care while we celebrate everything trees do for us. From a several hundred-acre rural forest to the street trees of an urban forest, all trees are important for providing invaluable ecosystem services and societal benefits that affect our everyday lives. Visit DEC’s website to learn more about Arbor Day. —Submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Recycling Bikes And Sewing Machines Collection Drive Set May 14

t’s time to put those old bicycles and sewing machines to good use. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Long Island, in partnership with the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, is collecting used bicycles and sewing machines on Saturday, May 14 (rain or shine) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 38 Old Country Rd. in Garden City (at the western end of Old Country Road). Items collected will be refurbished by the international projects Pedals for Progress and Sewing Peace and sent to Belize in Central America. Anyone with an adult or child’s bicycle in repairable condition or a working portable sewing machine is urged to donate the item. The program does not accept “bikes for parts,” disassembled bikes or tricycles. Since it costs $40 to collect, process, ship, rebuild and distribute each bicycle, a donation toward shipping costs is necessary (suggested minimum $20 per item). All cash and material donations are fully deductible and a receipt will be provided on site. This is the 18th bike/sewing machine collection organized by Returned Peace

Bike and sewing machine collection at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island in 2020. (Photos courtesy of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island)

Corps Volunteers of Long. Since beginning this collection, RPCV of LI has collected 1,668 bicycles and 261 sewing machines

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that have been distributed to Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Guatemala, Albania and Kosovo amongst others. Pedals for Progress collects bicycles and sewing machines annually and transfers this material wealth to those more needy. To date, more than 163,785 bikes and 5,523 sewing machines have been shipped to developing countries in Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. In these countries the bikes are reconditioned by partner agencies and distributed at low cost to poor working adults and children. These bikes provide reliable transportation for commuting to school, work, transporting product to market and accessing health care and other services. Sewing machine shipments help initiate educational programs and generate income opportunities that may otherwise remain out of reach for many people. Steady employment for adults is vital to the development and success of struggling communities. Alan Schultz, the in-coming director of Pedals for Progress and Sewing Peace, says that the first container of bikes and sewing machines will be sent to their partners in Belize and a second shipment is expected to be sent in June to Tanzania. Bette Bass of Massapequa, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia from 1955-89, said, “Members of the RPCVs of Long Island see as their mission both to serve in the communities where we live and to support programs in developing countries as well as to support the Peace Corps and its goals.” For more information, contact Bette Bass at 516-606-1400 (email bettembass@ gmail.com or Kathy Williams-Ging at

Rachel in Tanzania is a seamstress and store owner in her local marketplace who received a sewing machine through Sewing Peace. She primarily makes dresses but also sells sewing equipment, thread and fabric. She has been running her business for five years and has been able to provide for herself and her daughter through her small business. 631-549-4873 (email ktsging@optonline. net). —Submitted by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

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Nassau County Legislature Announces Electric NICE Bus Initiative New electric fleet will be eco-friendly and cut back on county gas usage

ith gas prices surging nation-wide, and increased environmental concerns being raised by many, there has been a push to use more public transportation to both save money and ease our carbon footprint. The Nassau County Legislature recently held a press conference at the NICE bus yard on Commercial Avenue in East Garden City to announce the purchase of six new battery electric-powered NICE Buses. “Nassau County has a reputation for being one of the most environmentally responsible counties in the State,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “By adding zero-emission buses to our fleet, we will immediately reduce emissions and improve air quality here in Nassau County, while saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance and fuel.” The six vehicles purchased are New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot transit buses, model XE40. They come with 525KWh lithium-ion batteries and have a range of approximately 180 to 200 miles on a single charge. The cost is approximately $1.1 million per vehicle. The county’s funding has been supplemented by funding from New York State and the federal government for greener transportation. It is estimated that each electric bus will save up to $125,000 in maintenance and up to $400,000 in fuel savings over its 12-year lifespan. These six buses will initially service the Nassau County HUB area with service

originating from the Rosa Parks Bus Depot in the Village of Hempstead and serving the greater Hempstead, Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and Roosevelt Field areas. Usage will then expand throughout the county. “Nassau Inter-County Express has selected New Flyer as our new battery-electric bus vendor,” NICE Chief Executive Officer Jack Khzouz said. “We plan on deploying these energy-efficient vehicles for the launch of our new bus rapid transit (BRT) system, which will provide Nassau County with zero emissions travel between Rosa Parks Hempstead Transit Center to the Nassau Hub/NCC locations. They will help NICE improve accessibility and connectivity within Nassau County.” The charging equipment that will be purchased for the buses include ABB HVC Power cabinets and depot charge boxes. The primary charging station site will be the decommissioned water purification plant on the corner of Oak Street and Commercial Avenue in East Garden City. Legislation for the purchase of this new fleet as well as the construction of the charging stations passed through the full legislature. It had previously passed through Committees on March 7. The buses are expected in the Fall of 2022. They will be the first electric public transport buses in use on Long Island. —Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

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From left in front of demo electric bus: Legislator Steve Rhoads; Legislator John Giuffré; Legislator Tom McKevitt; NICE Chief Executive Officer Jack Khzouz; Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello; Legislator Rose Marie Walker; Legislator John Ferretti; Legislator Laura Schaefer; and Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. (Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Legislature) 232139_

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‘New York City In 6’ Transportation Plan Lacks Substance Former New York City Comptroller and Mayoral candidate Scott Stringer and New York City Transit Riders Alliance’s “The NYC in 6” plan calls for investment in transportation to support around-the-clock transit service. Under this plan, trains and buses would arrive at least every six minutes all day, every day. It sounds great on paper. Riders would never have to wait more than six minutes for the next bus or subway train, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The plan also promises to reduce the cost for anyone boarding a Long Island or Metro North Rail Road train at any of the 41 stations within New York City for the same cost of a Metro card or OMNY (One Metro New York) card. Advocates failed to provide any details to explain the capital and operating costs, funding sources or implementation time table for this proposal. Farebox recovery rates vary based upon the trip, route and time of day. Any rush hour New York City Transit local or express bus, subway, Staten Island Railway, Long Island or Metro North Rail Road trip carries more riders than midday, evening, overnight or weekends. The same holds true for the New York City Economic Development Corporation Private Ferry Operator program. Rush hour trips have a better fare box recovery rate and require less subsidy than other times of day and night. There is always a fixed cost per hour for any mode of transportation. This includes equipment (bus, subway car, train or ferry purchase) straight line depreciation of equipment over time and mileage, driver,

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engineer or ferry boat captain’s salary, conductors, ticket takers, deck hands, fuel or power and maintenance of equipment. The costs for all of the above to any promised six minute service intervals could easily add up to the hundreds of millions, if not a billion or more annually. This is based upon the need to purchase more equipment, replace existing equipment sooner as it is used more frequently, expand maintenance and storage capacity at existing bus depots and rail yards, staffing, maintenance and cost for fueling buses along with powering commuter rail and subway trains while in transit service. If you follow the logic of this proposal, it would also be extended to those boarding New York City Transit and MTA Bus Express buses from two fare zones (known as “transit deserts”) in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island, as well. Thousands of those riders will want equivalent increased services. Ditto for the 66,000 daily pre-COVID-19 Staten Island Ferry and thousands more New York City Economic

Development Corporations private ferry operators riders. They also will want to see significant increased services even if not every six minutes. Express bus riders pay a premium $6.75 fare. They will want to see the same discounted equivalent $2.75 Metro Card or OMNY fare as LIRR or Metro North city based riders. How do proposal advocates propose to find funding, which could run into the tens of millions, to make up for this lost revenue? Thousands of current Long Island and Metro North New York City resident customers currently pay a premium single, weekly Former New York City Comptroller or monthly price for a ticket. If and Mayoral candidate Scott you also reduce their fares to Stringer (CC BY 2.0) equal the Metro Card or OMNY, the MTA will lose millions in Where is the financial plan revenue. How does the MTA fund outlining the detailed capital, opthis new deficit? erating, maintenance costs and The number 7 New York timetable for implementation City Transit subway rush hour express requires 25 minutes from of “NYC In 6” plan TANSTAFL? There ain’t no such thing as a free Main Street Flushing to Grand lunch or in this case cheap bus, Central Terminal or 30 minutes subway or commuter rail ride. to Hudson Yards. Current LIRR Someone will have to pick up the service from Flushing to Penn tab. It will end up as higher fares, Station requires 17 minutes. tolls, increased future congestion Initiation of LIRR service for East side access to Grand Central pricing and taxes. Terminal will require 20 minutes. Larry Penner is a transportaHow many of the pre COVID-19 tion advocate, historian and writFlushing number 7 subway er, who previously worked for the 66,000 riders offered the same Federal Transit Administration price on the LIRR, would switch Region 2 New York Office. This to save time? People will be standing in the aisles. With a free included the development, review, approval and oversight OMNY or Metro Card transfer from bus to subway, imagine how for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC many thousands of new LIRR riders will attempt to board trains Transit, Long Island Rail Road, at Jamaica Station for trips to Metro North Rail Road, MTA Penn Station, Atlantic Terminal, Bus along with 30 other transit Hunters Point, Long Island City agencies in NY & NJ. or Grand Central Terminal.

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The Long Cold Spring As much as I long for warmer weather, I have been secretly enjoying hidden benefits of the long cold spring we’ve been having. You see, the cold nights and cool days have preserved the beauty of the spring flowering trees and plants for longer than usual. In past years we’d get a week or so of glory and then an especially hot day would cause the blooms to fade or drop and we’d then wait for summer green to fully leaf out. But not this year. Daffodils

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we acknowledge the birth of Jesus of Nazareth in December, but being born is something that happens to everyone. But rising from the dead? That’s something to get excited about. A dozen days won’t do to celebrate God’s promise of everlasting life. One of things that happens each year in the Catholic parishes during the Easter season is the celebration of bringing children to receive communion for the first time. If you look out

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The Popularity Of Fake According to the mighty Google, thief of personal information, the most popular vehicle is the US right now is the Ford F-150 truck. One of the most popular shows is Better Call Saul. When it comes to movies, The Batman’s popularity is off the charts. But what buries them all is the popularity of fake. Fake is the rage. Fake news, fake “breaking news,” fake statistics, fake polls, fake faces. The world of fake is escalating. Not surprisingly, history shows us this phenomenon is nothing new. Fake has been around since the Roman Empire. Nero wasn’t playing a violin while Rome burned. He wasn’t even there. The fake news was put out by his political enemies. This is true blue history. What’s not true is Trump declaring he coined the phrase. Because of the vast number of fake situations, I’ll highlight the most popular implemented by myself and the general public. Fake conversations, or phantom conversations, have been escalating, but once again originated years ago. The history of the phantom phone conversation goes back to the ‘40s, at least in the movies. Take the PI who shadows a suspect, careful not make any abrupt movements that may blow his cover. He stays back a safe distance as he follows the suspect through the crowded big city streets. Suddenly, the suspect

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darts into a hotel and sits down in the lobby. The PI nonchalantly walks to the other end of the lobby and ducks into a phone booth. While keeping an eye on his suspect, he starts to mouth the fake dialogue. Out of reverence for old movies, I recently put a modern spin on this ruse and tweaked the dramatics for use as a salesperson repellent. First, I have nothing against salespeople. That is their livelihood, and they need to be, let’s say aggressive, in order to meet quotas. Anyway, my strategy is designed so I can enjoy browsing the merchandise. And then take pictures so I can order the item later online. Now, even though I have keen sense of when a salesperson is ready to pounce, the maneuver does not take much skill. As the salesperson approaches, yank out that cell phone and raise it to your

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE understand the belief that the your window at the neighbors who are headed off for church, you see boys dressed in suits and girls in white dresses. Countless photos are taken in front of the flowering shrubs and parking spots on the block are in short supply as all sorts of relatives arrive for the day. So what is this all about? Each Sunday, when Catholics come to church they have the opportunity to receive communion, a tradition that goes back to the night before Jesus died when he took bread and said, “Take this and eat: this is my body.” When parents bring their very little children to church, the young ones look on as their parents receive communion. Sometimes the kids say out loud what they are thinking: “I want one!” But until they are old enough to

host is really the way Jesus is present in this food, they are not yet able to receive communion. When they are old enough to understand and after two years of participation in a religious formation program, they can join the rest of the community in receiving communion each week. “First” communion is just that—the first time they are fed with communion. This of course is followed by second communion, third communion, etc. as the children now join their parents in receiving communion each week. Years ago it was prescribed what children had to wear for their first communion. It often involved white suits for the boys and white dresses with veils for the girls. These days it is up to each family to decide what special outfit to wear and many

ear. Start the fake call employing everyday dialogue for realism and not to raise any suspicion. “Yeah, hey Dave what’s going on? You what? No kidding, you bowled three perfect games and got signed to do television commercials? That’s wild.” No salesperson will walk up to you and say, “when you get off that call, can I help you?” The fake call is wildly popular because once you learn the routine, it can be used to hide from others seeking to borrow your car, money and valuable time. I teach classes starting next week. The next situation is taken from personal experience and what I’ll call the forced fake. My girlfriend and I went on an incredible vacation to Barcelona a few years back. This past year we a booked a vacation in Tennessee during Christmas when everything is closed. Great idea. She then asked me one evening if I’m excited about the upcoming trip. My mind immediately positioned the Barcelona vacation as a reference for what I consider exciting. Tennessee is a music capital but isn’t exactly over-thetop excitement. But in the name of relationship respectability, I faked it beautifully. “Absolutely. Can’t wait to step into an actual honky-tonk and tour Dolly Parton’s dressing room.” Wish we could leave today.” Unfortunately, sarcasm parents and grandparents recall their own first communion day and want to recreate something of that experience as they dress their children for the day. Why dress up? It’s like any other first experience. For example, parents take care to dress their children for their first day of school in a new school outfit. Yet communion is ultimately not about what a child wears, but how a child grows in faith. The saying, “you are what you eat” holds true here. Parents are concerned about feeding their children a healthy diet each day. Spiritually, Catholics feed on a weekly diet of the Divine. I know for myself, each time I receive communion, I have to seriously consider how I care for others and how loving I am. Ultimately this is why parents receive communion each week and why they are so

suffocated the beauty of the fake. But you get the point. In my opinion, the most overused implementation of fake is fake news. The reason is obvious. It’s easy to lie. Not only that, look at the hundreds of outlets that fake uses to blanket the earth: news reporters faking they are at the front lines of a war, sexy weather ladies faking they know what they’re talking about, and television reality shows faking they are real. Then there is the Saturday night get together at a neighbors’ house for dinner and debate. If you’re looking for the best way to ruin a weekend, this is it. Friends suddenly become enemies by debating world issues based on what they heard on some talk show. Ironically, they would all agree that these days, you really don’t know what is real or fake. Turns out that the debate is a game of Twister. Whether you’re

are on the right or left with your politics, the other guy is always is the courier of the fake news. Sometimes, you can get faked out by clinging to your opinion that was based on fake facts you heard on your trusted news source. Happens to the best of us. The bottom line is that engaging in fake situations may seem unhealthy or underhanded. But as you can see, on most occasions, it avoids a more compelling and complicated scene. Finally, I applaud the lifting of mandates for many obvious reasons, but one in particular. The price for the fake vaccine card had skyrocketed out of my price range. What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

Communion is the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared. (Photo by John Snyder/CC BY-SA 3.0) thrilled to bring their children to the Eucharistic table. More care. More love. Just what the world needs these days. Just as this year’s springtime has preserved the flowering beauty all around us, may

the ongoing beauty of people praying together each week fill us with joy. Father Ralph Sommer is the pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown and is an Anton Media Group columnist.

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Felix Cavaliere’s Fave Masters Of The ‘88s Cavaliere as he relives a bucolic childhood learning classical music before getting bit by f Felix Cavaliere decided to the rock and roll bug. The retire tomorrow, the blueNashville resident is frank eyed soul singing organ player about his struggles to please and founding member of The his parents, who expected him Rascals could do that on the to become a doctor while he back of a boatload of accomharbored dreams of becoming plishments. Membership in a a professional musician, even number of halls of fame (Rock while he went off to Syracuse & Roll, Songwriter, Vocal Group, University, where he counted Grammy and Musicians), three Lou Reed among his classnumber one hits, seven Top mates. Cavaliere shares the 10 hits and 20 Top 40 hits. And pain of losing his mother at the that doesn’t even touch on the age of 13 and the eventual path enormous influence Cavaliere to spiritual enlightenment he had on a generation of musifound when he met his guru. cians that include Billy Joel, It’s a relationship he’s credited Bruce Springsteen and Little with steadying a life that found Steven Van Zandt. But instead, him navigating fatherhood, the 77-year-old Pelham native is divorce, the dissolution of not only on the road with fellow The Rascals and the ‘60s survivor and Monkee Micky passing of his exDolenz, but promoting his new wife and a child. autobiography, Felix Cavaliere: “In the book, Memoir Of a Rascal. It’s a projI mention how ect that took four years to take much a help my and proved to be a rewarding guru was in my experience despite the extended career and life,” he length of time it took to pen. said. “This man put “I have a new appreciation me on a path that for Stephen King because this I never left and I’m was a lot of work,” he said. “I so grateful for that. did this because I’m in my I’m still on that seventh decade and I was only path, still a Rascal for five or six years of my life. What about the other years? I thought people might find that interesting. In the end, I’m happy to have relived the memories of my family, kids, grandkids and guru Swami Paramahansa Yogananda.” The flow of Memoir of a Felix Cavaliere Rascal is one that sounds as (Photo courtesy of Felix Cavaliere) if you’re kicking back with

healthy, still able to work and sing because of a lot of the tenets he taught me. It’s pretty simple—you take care of your mind, soul and your body and you’re going to be alright.” With another album under his belt that’s he’s aiming to release later in 2022, Cavaliere is being driven by a clean life, love of family and an insatiable appetite for making music that’s keeping him youthful and on the road. “Having done this book, my biggest takeaway is ‘How lucky am I?,’” he said. “Not only have I had an unbelievable career,’ but an unbelievable life. It’s not perfect. I lost a daughter. I lost a band. I’ve been divorced. I lost a wife. But you know what? I’m very thankful because when you get to the end of the book, I’m still going.” Given how much music continues to feed Cavalieri, he was more than happy to share who some of his favorite keyboard/ organ players are.

with his right hand. The way he played bass—he obviously studied bass because he wasn’t just tapping the roots of the chord. He was playing lines (Public domain) and those lines now are like classical training for the Hammond organ. His sounds were brilliant. They weren’t kid sounds— they were funk sounds.”

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Ray Charles (September 23, 1930 to June 10, 2004)

“I was a little white kid growing up in Westchester County listening to classical music the first time I heard him, which was on a little transistor (Public domain) radio tuned to WINS playing ‘What’d I Say.’ It was really influential. You could hear the soul and depth of him through his music. I couldn’t figure out how he tapped into that depth and crying. Later on I realized it came through a lot of grief and pain.”

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“You haver to realize that like most organ players, he played the bass with his feet and hands. The melody was played

“He’s got amazing chops. The first time I met him was in the early days when he was this young Long Island prodigy who loved and (Photo by David admired The Rascals. Shankbone/CC Musically, he speaks BY 3.0) for himself. He’s got a gift for emulating other people’s music with class, like Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The other thing I admire about him is that he’s a fighter. He had a financial problem with a manager where he was financially bleeding. But he picked himself up, didn’t cry about it, didn’t disappear and slide into drugs. I never heard him bitch about it. He’s a survivor who’s back on his feet again who came back and kicked ass.” Felix Cavaliere will be appearing with Micky Dolenz on May 14 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue. For more information, visit www.patchoguetheatre.com or call 631-207-1313.

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This immaculate expanded ranch situated on quiet block in the heart of Hicksville at 128 Burns Ave. sold on April 29 for $625,000. This home has great curb appeal with newer vinyl siding, a brick walkway, bluestone stoop and steps. The living room is extended and has a brick fireplace, skylight and sliding doors to the backyard. The dining room is suitable for a banquet. The floors are hardwood. The kitchen has oak cabinets and a skylight. The first floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The attic has pull-down stairs. The home has central air conditioning and all of the windows have been replaced. The garage fits one and a half cars and has an attached shed. The driveway has new blacktop and brick. The home has solar panels which help for a low electric bill. The backyard is fenced and there is a new brick patio. The property has in-ground sprinklers. The home is near shopping and transporation. This beautiful, totally renovated home at 67 Friendly Rd. in Hicksville sold on April 29 for $735,000. It has a large open floorplan with engineered hardwood floors throughout on both levels. The designer kitchen is fabulous and has white wood cabinetry including a gorgeous seven-foot center island, stainless appliances and quartz countertops. This home boasts four large bedrooms, a study/den with lovely glass doors and two full bathrooms. The home has central air conditioning, forced air heat and a utility room for the boiler and storage. There is a designated closet for a washer and dryer. The backyard is fully fenced with a large patio; lovely landscaping provides privacy. The home has upgraded 200amp electric service, in-ground sprinklers and low taxes.

socks and long underwear—it’s too early.

pring is here. A time Have I paid my taxes? when warmer weather In mid-late April should naturally turns a be the earliest you consider winter-weary homeowner’s cutting back perennials and thoughts towards tackling clearing garden debris. Keep in outdoor chores. The first warm mind that some bees don’t weather of the season emerge until late May, may coax us out so the longer you into the yard, but can tolerate your pollinators in “messy” garden your garden the better. aren’t ready to take a chance on Would I the first warm You may have plant day. Chrysalides seen a bumble bee tomatoes still cling to last already. now? season’s dried standing Any gardener will tell you plant material. While you may it’s not a good idea to plant your begin to see bumble bees and tomatoes outdoors until evening ground-nesting bees emerge as temperatures are in the 50s. flowering trees and shrubs burst into bloom, they still need cover Is it time to mow? during chilly nights and when If it’s time to regularly mow “April brings the sweet spring your lawn, it’s probably a safe showers, on and on for hours bet that most pollinators have and hours.” While carpenter emerged. bees and bumble bees may be It’s tough to turn a blind eye out and about by early April, to the “messy” garden, especialother species such as sweat ly when gardening magazines, bees are still hiding out, waiting catalogs and TV ads provide for the warmer days that arrive temptation daily. Each spring in May. Last year’s leaf litter is we beg gardeners and homestill providing protection for owners to press pause and both plants and invertebrates find other ways to occupy their against late-season frosts. weekends. While you may be eager to get outside and play in Have I put away the the garden—there will be time snow shovel? enough to toil in the soil before If you haven’t tempted fate you know it. yet by relegating the snow —Justin Wheeler writes for shovel to the back of the garage Xerces Society (xerces.org) and if you’re still wearing wool

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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Nassau County D.A. Counterfeit Jacket Donation Project Winds Down Final 1,000 jackets distributed; 600 jackets donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine

assau County District Attorney (NCDA) Anne T. Donnelly recently announced the completion of a six-year long effort to donate nearly 100,000 counterfeit jackets—seized during multiple investigations—to more than 160 charities across Long Island and the greater New York area. During three investigations between 2015 and 2017, the NCDA and its law enforcement partners in the Nassau County Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations, seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit jackets from warehouses in Hicksville, Westbury and Old Bethpage, intended for sale with a street value that— at the time—exceeded $3 million. The NCDA has distributed the jackets to more than 160 nonprofits, charities and volunteer groups for individuals in need. The final 1,000 jackets were recently distributed to charities, including 600 jackets that have been donated to St. Finbar Roman Catholic Church, which will be sent to Ukraine as part of humanitarian relief efforts in the region. “After three seizures netted us nearly 100,000 counterfeit jackets, we were faced with a tough choice: send them to the incinerator to be destroyed like most counterfeit goods, or get creative, and find a way to put these jackets into the hands of people who needed them most,” Donnelly said. “With the help of our extraordinary partners, the jackets were given new life and donated to charities across Long Island and New York. Now, at the end of this journey with one final donation, we are glad to be able to provide some small measure of relief to the people of Ukraine.” “After a lengthy multi-agency investigation was conducted, the most advantageous way for the counterfeit goods to be dispersed was to ensure that the deserving in our communities are taken care of,” Nassau County Police Department (NCDP) Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder said. “Not only will these jackets keep them warm, it will bring smiles to their faces knowing that their law enforcement agencies care. With many of the jackets also being shipped to the Ukraine, it’s a great way for Nassau County to show our support.” “In supporting neuro-diverse inclusion and employment opportunities through this donation, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office has strengthened the fabric of the entire county,” AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children) Nassau CEO Stanfort J. Perry said. “These machines

District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly (center), Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder (third from right), AHRC Nassau CEO Stanfort J. Perry (third from left) and partners pose with donated counterfeit jackets.

District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly (at the podium) announces the completion of a six-year long effort to donate nearly 100,000 seized counterfeit jackets to upwards of 160 charities across Long Island and the greater New York area, along with an outgoing shipment to the Ukraine. (Photos courtesy of the office of the Nassau County District Attorney)

provide a pathway for men and women with developmental disabilities to become meaningfully employed while supplying needed resources in our local Long Island economy.” Seized counterfeit clothing was once destroyed by law, but in 2015, state forfeiture laws were amended to allow for counterfeit items, like clothing or jackets, to be donated to charity with proper safety testing and the permission of the victim. In 2015, NCDA, NCPD, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations seized more than 50,000 counterfeit jackets in a Hicksville warehouse, with a street value at the time in excess of $2 million. State law requires not-for-profit recipients of donated counterfeit clothing to

inspect or pay for inspection of the clothing to ensure it is safe for consumers. The defendant was ordered, as part of his plea, to pay for the expense of the independent testing and the storage of the jackets earmarked for donation. Two additional seizures, in Westbury and Old Bethpage in 2016 and 2017, respectively, brought the total number of seized counterfeit jackets to 98,000. With the permission of the victim manufacturer, a project was initiated to alter the jackets to remove the fraudulent labels using embroidery machines that were also seized during the investigations. NCDA donated four seized machines to AHRC Nassau and Spectrum Designs, who trained their clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to operate

Seized embroidery machines at AHRC Nassau used to embroider over the counterfeit labels of more than 13,000 of the donated jackets. the embroidery machines and remove the counterfeit labels, ensuring the jackets were ready for charitable donation, while providing their clients with valuable, transferable, occupational skills. All jackets were safety tested and counterfeit trademarks were removed before donation to charitable organizations. The NCDA thanks the many organizations that have assisted in these efforts, including its law enforcement partners, AHRC Nassau, Spectrum Designs, the recipient charities, veterans’ associations, local business owners and manufacturers and NCDA staff who participated in the project. —Submitted by the Nassau County District Attorney’s office

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Albany’s Energy Plan Could Cost You Big Time. State lawmakers are finalizing the details for an energy plan that most New Yorkers haven’t heard much about. It includes a ban on gas appliances in your home – including stoves, furnaces and water heaters – which could cost the average New Yorker about $30,000 to replace. Some lawmakers in Albany even want to completely eliminate natural gas use. Today, more than 60% of New Yorkers use gas in their homes, and without it, our utility bills could skyrocket.

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That Seventies Novel

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Review of: Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

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he novelist Jonathan Franzen is a bird watcher, so much so that he published a book on his passion, The End of the End of The Earth. While celebrating bird life, he proclaimed that we humans should stop having children. Second thoughts? His latest novel, Crossroads, is about a postwar couple, Russ and Marion Hildebrandt who are right in step with that fecund era, raising now a family of three boys and girls. The novel is a story of liberal Protestantism, early 1970s-style. Russ Hildebrandt, a reverend at a suburban Chicago parish, holds the usual amount of nostalgia for the antiwar, pro-civil rights era of the 1960s. That decade is over. The war in Vietnam is winding down. In the Sixties, the country ran off track. What would the new decade bring? Would the country go back on track or continue to indulge in the liberation ideology of the previous decade? Set in suburbia, the novel takes the predicable journey into John Updike territory. Russ is bored with his “joyless” marriage. He takes up with a female parishioner. His wife, in turn, travels to California, ostensibly to meet relatives but with the real objective to countering Russ’s adultery with an affair with an old flame. Her former lover is now old and flabby and balding. In his life, Russ has only been with one woman. Marion has been with two. He wants to catch up. The couple’s middle-aged angst is predictably boorish. Do we need more novels on this worn-out subject? The drama comes from the couple’s children. Clem, the oldest, feels guilty about his college deferment that allows him to avoid Vietnam. His girlfriend has an older brother in southeast Asia, plus Clem’s father was one of those rare conscientious objectors during World War II. To his girlfriend’s dismay, he wants to enlist. Becky Hildebrandt is the All-American girl, a popular cheerleader all with an admiring folk musician boyfriend in tow. Judson is too young to be part of the family drama, but his older brother, Perry, upsets the entire apple cart. A bright high school student, he also deals in narcotics. On a church trip to an Indian reservation in Arizona, he discovers peyote and dreams of creating his own peyote empire selling the drug to ChicagoLand’s hippie population. Along the way, Perry gets in trouble with the law and then tries to hang himself in a jail cell. That shocker pulls his parents back together. The legal bills to bail

out of the young man also take a bite of the Becky’s college tuition savings. Her life, too, is off track. Crossroads is a solid portrait of early 1970s America. In a time of great restlessness, young people did not necessarily take the high school-to-college route. College dropouts were numerous. Middle class youth hit the road, joining the ranks of the working-class. Which way, America? Well, the country couldn’t make up its mind. The lure of Sixties-style liberation ideology, then and now, proved irresistible. Clem and Becky confront adulthood. The older brother leaves a heartbroken girlfriend. However, the draft board rejects his enlistment idea and so the young man travels south to work with peasants in Peru before finishing college and joining the middle class. Bereft of tuition money, Becky joins her musician boyfriend on a European tour, where she promptly gets pregnant and happily married. Clem achieves adulthood not through the service, but instead through hard labor in the fields. The children are more admirable than their parents. Becky’s private prayer sessions are both intense and believable. Being a Christian gentlelady is her goal in life. The reader roots for her and for Clem to redeem their parents’ behavior. Crossroads is being advertised as the first novel in a planned trilogy. It is also a happy-ending novel, full of hard-fought victories. Russ and Marion escape suburbia for a parish in rural Indiana. Becky’s Christianity is sincere. Clem’s breakup with his girlfriend, Sharon, makes him a less attractive figure. Perry’s health problems apparently will set up plots for coming volumes. Franzen’s project is off to a good start. The major characters confront their dilemmas and seek to overcome them, proving again that all good fiction is a highly moral enterprise.

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Guest Organist Peter Richard Conte In Recital

n organ concert featuring Peter Richard Conte will take place on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral located at 29 Quealy Pl. in Rockville Centre. He is a Nassau County native. Conte’s nearly-unparalleled technical facility, brilliant ear for lush tonal color and innovative programming style have made him one of the most sought-after orchestral organists of this era. In 1989, he was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist at what is now the Macy’s Department Store in downtown Philadelphia, the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs a majority of twice-daily recitals on the largest (29,000+ pipes) fully-functioning musical instrument in the world. Conte is also principal organist of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, organist choirmaster of St. Clement’s Church in Philadelphia and a frequent collaborator and soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly Pops. Conte is high regarded as a mind-bogglingly masterful performer and arranger of organ transcriptions. He has been regularly featured on National Public Radio and on ABC television’s Good Morning America and World News Tonight. For 13 years he was heard on The Wanamaker Organ Hour radio program

Peter Richard Conte (Photo courtesy of Charles Miller, Philip Truckenbrod Concert Artists)

on the Internet at WRTI.ORG. He has been a featured artist at several American Guild of Organists national and regional conventions and has performed as soloist with numerous orchestras across the U.S. Conte has served as Adjunct Assistant

Professor of Organ at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, where he taught organ improvisation. He is the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington. In 2013, the Philadelphia

Music Alliance honored him with a bronze plaque on the Avenue of the Arts’ Walk of Fame. His numerous recordings appear on the Gothic, JAV, Pro Organo, Dorian, Raven and DTR labels. His most recent solo CD, Virgil Fox Remembered, was released in May 2016 on the Raven Label. All are welcome to attend this concert. It will be followed by a reception at which the Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will celebrate its 90th anniversary. Suggested donation to the concert is $20 for general admission and $15 for AGO members. The reception is free. —Submitted by the Nassau Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

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Eat See Do Check out these great places in New Hyde Park Eat at Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park

The Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Family Restaurant opened in 1965 by Umberto Corteo, his brother Joe, and eventually his brother Carlo. The small pizzeria has grown into a two-story full-service cafe, four-star dining room and a world-class banquet facility, now including an outdoor, tented patio. The family-run business has also opened locations in Bellmore, Lake Grove, Massapequa and Manhasset. At the very least, if you cannot decide from the dozens of appetizingly delicious menu items, try either a Sicilian slice (rated best Sicilian pie in New York) or a Grandma slice (once featured on the Food Network). Located at 633 Jericho Tpke., west of Lakeville Road. Open weekdays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit www.umbertosfamily.com or call 516-437-7698 to place an order or to make a reservation.

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The Joseph Denton House is a historic building in New Hyde Park within the Town of North Hempstead. It was built in 1795 as a farmhouse, then it was converted in the

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Umberto’s of New Hyde Park 1860s to a Georgian-style mansion. After WWII, the home was sold before becoming a funeral home and then a series of restaurants. McDonald’s acquired the dilapidated property in 1985, intending to demolish it and build a standard structure. North Hempstead and residents of the New Hyde

Park community successfully sought historic designation after a three-year battle. An agreement was reached with McDonald’s to allow a single-story addition to the back for a drive-thru if the front exterior was restored to its 1926 appearance. After an extensive renovation which included installing a series of windows for the veranda, and restoration of the ornamentation, window shutters and brick chimneys, McDonald’s opened in the historic building in 1991. The inside of the building was gutted in the process, including exposed rafters. A grand staircase leads to a dining area on the second floor. Located at 2045 Jericho Tpke., east from New Hyde Park Road.

This year marks a milestone year for Eileen Caplin Wysel and her husband, Ronnie, owners of Bobb Howard’s General Store in New Hyde Park, its 75th anniversary to be exact. With oldtime candy, some of the favorites that we still love today date back to the early 1900s, like Bit-O-Honey, Dum Dums, Good and Plenty, gumdrops, jelly beans, PEZ, Raisinets, rock candy, Sixlets, Slo Pokes, Tootsie Rolls and Twizzlers. And all of these can still be found at Bobb Howard’s General Store. Located at 581 Lakeville Rd., just north of Jericho Turnpike. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.bobbhowardsgeneralstore. com to learn more about old-time candies, the history of the general store or to place a special order. —Compiled by Christy Hinko

Northwell Opens Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center New center offers state-of-the-art exam, testing and procedure space thanks to generous donation Northwell Health recently announced the opening of the Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center, an 18,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art, comprehensive care facility featuring top otolaryngologists and head and neck tumor experts, on the campus of Long Island Jewish Medical Center. The Otolaryngology Center, located at 444 Lakeville Rd. in New Hyde Park, was funded through a generous $12.15 million donation from longtime Northwell Health benefactor Sandra Atlas Bass. The center will offer head and neck ambulatory procedures; adult laryngology, rhinology and skull base surgery; facial plastic surgery; general otolaryngology; adult speech language pathology; and audiology testing. “Northwell Health is eternally grateful for the friendship and support of Sandra Atlas Bass,” Northwell president and CEO Michael Dowling said. “It’s been a threedecade-long philanthropic partnership that’s had a truly profound impact on the communities that we serve. Northwell is

able to deliver world-class care because of selfless supporters like Ms. Bass. And we thank her very, very much.” Bass is a leading philanthropist and her commitment to Northwell has changed the lives of thousands of patients through her extraordinary generosity. Her giving for this project supports Northwell’s “Outpacing the Impossible” campaign, which Northwell Health announced in 2018 with the ambitious goal of raising $1 billion to advance care throughout the Metro New York region. “This new center is so important to the health and wellbeing of our communities because it will play a critical role in our ability to communicate and connect with others,” Bass said. “I’m thankful that I can help advance the science of head and

neck conditions and make a difference in people’s lives.” Her latest gift expands and modernizes Northwell’s flagship otolaryngology practice. The new clinical space features 22 exam and four procedure rooms, testing facilities and conference rooms. “This incredible gift from Ms. Bass allows us to care for patients with many forms of communication disabilities,” said Andrea Vambutas, MD, senior vice president and executive director of Northwell’s Head and Neck Services. “Our goal is to provide advanced, state-of-the-art treatment for many complicated otolaryngologic diseases that affect our ability to hear, smell, swallow or talk.” The center is staffed by recognized specialists in head and neck surgery,

laryngology, sinus surgery, sleep medicine, plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery and general otolaryngology. “The Sandra Atlas Bass Otolaryngology Center broadens our ambulatory abilities to treat adult otolaryngology patients with routine and complex disease,” said Allan Abramson, MD, chair emeritus of the Department of Otolaryngology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. “In addition, this beautiful facility will help enable us to recruit and train outstanding otolaryngology residents and fellows.” Bass also supports a long-running program that provides hearing aids for children and adolescents from underserved communities. Life-changing hearing aids have been shown to improve communication skills, academic performance, and the ability to socialize. Call 888-321-3627 or go to www.north well.edu/otolaryngology for more information or to book an appointment, —Submitted by Northwell Health

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here are many different methods to cooking. Each one impacts the flavor and texture of the food. Examples include roasting, grilling, sautéing, boiling, frying, braising, poaching, sous vide, steaming and even microwaving, which I must admit is not a technique I recommend. The degree to which we choose to use these methods also follows habitual ways of cooking. We most frequently roast our turkeys, grill our steaks, sauté our vegetables and boil our eggs. Or we fry our bacon and sometimes poach our fish and steam our vegetables. Sous vide is my newest favorite, and it is only 40 years old and it cooks by temperature alone. Poaching is similar to sous vide, however, poaching imparts flavor through the liquid itself. For many people, Asian takeout is the only experience they have with poaching. In the Far East, this technique is as common as burgers on the grill. In contrast, Western-style eaters choose to fry, grill, roast or braise. But we sell ourselves short not to give other methods a try. Poaching is one of the easiest, quickest and most satisfying cooking methods available. However, poaching is among the most nutritious and healthiest methods ever devised in that it does not use any fat in the cooking process to carry heat to the food and it is as flexible as the flavoring you add to the liquid.

How Long Do We Poach?

Poaching is ideally done on top of your oven on a burner with liquid reaching temperatures between 160 and 180 Fahrenheit. This will take about 8 minutes in the bath at desired temperature confirmed by a food thermometer. If the liquid is bubbling at the top, turn it down until you only see the liquid moving or simmering slightly at the bottom. If your vegetables are smaller than a couple of inches square, poach less time—3 to 4 minutes.

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What Liquid Is Used And How Much Do We Use?

The liquid you poach in will significantly determine the taste of the food. Try water, milk, wine, broth, lemon juice, vinegar or puréed vegetables in a liquid of your choice, an approach made popular by author and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Not very much liquid is needed—2 to 4 inches high—or approximately 2 quarts of liquid in a large pan dependent upon the thickness of items to be poached. We place the items half in and half out of the liquid.

What Holds The Food To Be Poached? As you can see from the above

procedure, no special equipment is needed for poaching other than a medium to large-size sauté pan as long as it will hold the proper amount of liquid and the items to be poached. If a larger pan is needed, use a large hotel pan to hold whatever you are poaching with another pan that sits inside with holes. This second pan must be low enough so that the poaching items are partly in the liquid and partly out. Cover the entire poaching container with a metal top or a piece of aluminum foil. This works perfectly fine and is less expensive than poachers sold at William Sonoma or an online company you can Google. Here’s a simple recipe for poached salmon. This is a dish that is divine with a freshly tossed salad and a lemon, fennel vinaigrette and some brown rice and bulgur wheat on the side.

Fennel Dipping Sauce

Combine ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil with 1 tbsp sweet tamari sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, juice of ½ lemon and 1 teaspoon toasted and crushed fennel seeds. Whisk all together. This sauce can also be used on the salad. Buon Appetito. Chef Alan Zox is the Cape Cod Culinary Incubator executive director. Visit www. zoxkitchen.com or www.facebook.com/zox kitchen for more information about Chef Zox.

Poached Salmon Recipe With Fennel Dipping Sauce Serves 4 to 6

2 lbs salmon cut into 4 to 6 pieces. (Also try any white fish like halibut, flounder or fluke. Squid or shrimp poached for 3 to 4 minutes each are wonderful.) 1 ½ cups pinot grigio 1 ½ cups water 1 large poblano chile pepper, diced 1 large Italian red pepper, diced ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 quartered yellow onion 1 chopped celery stalk 1 large chopped carrot 1 quartered lemon 1. Pour poaching liquid that includes pinot grigio and water into a medium-size skillet with sides. Add one rough chopped poblano chile and one rough chopped Italian pepper, loosely packed cilantro, quartered yellow onion, 1 chopped celery stalk and one large chopped carrot. 2. Place the salmon in simmering liquid using medium heat and poach for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove and carefully place on a sheet tray. Cover with aluminum foil and hold on top of the stove until ready to eat within 10 minutes. If longer, put in oven at 225F still covered until ready to eat, within 10 minutes.

How Do You Know If The Food Is Done?

Place the item to be poached into a poaching bath at least half-covered until the internal temperature of chicken or fish has reached about 160F, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes—confirmed by a food thermometer. Vegetables take less time—3 to 4 minutes—and tend to retain their color. Fish develops a slightly white color or pink with salmon; chicken or other birds will also become slightly pale in color as will pork. Don’t expect your food to be brown or crispy but rather moist and plump. You will also have the knowledge of eating virtually no fat nor dairy.

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Top Court Tosses Out Latest Congressional Map Pennsylvania resident to draw New York maps

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ill New York have congressional districts approved before the now-August primary? Will they have it done before the November elections? Does it take a resident of Pittsburgh to draw a legislative map for all of New York State? Or as Casey Stengel once put it, “Can’t anybody here play this game?” Once again, the process of drawing up congressional districts for the decade of the 2020’s has been stalled. Last week, the New York State Court of Appeals struck down maps the Democratic Party-dominated State Assembly and State Senate had approved. The court is comprised of eight members, all appointed by the governor of New York. Voting to reject the latest map were Judges Janet DiFiore, Michael Garcia, Madeline Singas and Anthony Cannataro. Judges Rowan D. Wilson and Shirley Troutman partially agreed with the majority opinion. One judge, Jenny Rivera dissented. “Upon careful review of the plain language of the Constitution and the history pertaining to the adoption of the 2014 reforms, it is evident that the legislature and the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) deviated from the constitutionally-mandated procedure,” wrote Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. The majority decision also claimed that the maps were “...drawn with an unconstitutional partisan intent.” The failed process throws the primary season into turmoil. The June primaries for congressional seats and State Senate seats have been canceled. Instead, those primaries will have to wait until Aug. 23. The June 28 primary for the governor’s race and State Assembly races remains intact. As expected, reaction was swift. Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican congresswoman from Staten Island, was pleased by the ruling. “The will of the people prevailed over the corrupt Albany Machine in a tremendous victory for democracy, fair elections and the Constitution!,” she tweeted. The rejected map would have put Malliotakis’ seat in play.

Former Nassau County District Attorney Madeleine Singas Meanwhile, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney, who represents a district in the lower Hudson Valley, now has his seat in some jeopardy. Maloney, however, was defiant. His response: “Two words: Bring it.” The ruling demonstrates the chaos that the restricting process has become. The IRC came into being in 2014 through a voter-approved constitutional amendment. In recent months, the IRC drew up a map that was rejected by state legislators. The IRC refused to draw up a new map and so the State Assembly and State Senate submitted their own maps, one that has been rejected by the state’s highest court. Democrats hold significant majorities on both chambers. Its map, consisting of 26 districts, gave an advantage to the Republicans in only four districts. Political experts predicted that such a map could result in a net gain of three seats for the Democrats, a crucial number since their nationwide majority has a 223-212 margin. It also matters greatly for Long Island. Of the island’s four incumbents, only Andrew Garbarino (R–Massapequa) is running for re-election. The other three— Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City), Thomas R. Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) have either retired (Rice) or are running for their respective parties’ gubernatorial nomination (Suozzi and Zeldin). Where does the ruling leave New York? Meet one Jonathan Cervas, a Carnegie Mellon University post-doctorate fellow. Carnegie Mellon is located in western

Pennsylvania. However, this resident of Pittsburgh is now charged with drawing a new map for both congressional districts and State Senate districts in New York. As part of the ongoing dysfunction, Patrick McAllister, the acting Chief Justice in Steuben County, appointed Cervas to his new role. McAllister did so after also striking down the most recent map. McAllister set Aug. 23 as the new primary date. According to published reports, Cervas has assisted in drawing up maps in Georgia, Virginia and Utah. Cervas is scheduled to release a draft of the two maps by May 16, with a final map set for May 24. On May 6, a public meeting was held in the little town of Bath. That’s one public meeting.

After the 2020 census, New York lost a single congressional seat, continuing a pattern that has been in motion since 1950. That year marked the zenith of the Empire State. It had 45 congressional seats as New York was by far the most populous state in the union. Today, New York has dropped to fourth in population size and has 26 seats. In 1950, Florida had only six congressional districts, less than, say, Alabama or Mississippi. Today it has 29 seats. Where have all the New Yorkers gone? In 1970, New York had 41 congressional seats. By 1990, that was down to 31. Since 1950, New York has lost 19 congressional seats. It’s not as if anyone has noticed, but that’s a pretty large number.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It would be easy to assume that everyone around you sees the same thing, but even those closest have a drastically different view. This week, it is most notable in your appreciation of beauty that is not so obvious to others. The influence of unusual loveliness seeps into your work, lending an irresistible quality. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s no wrong outlook on life, but there are ways of seeing things that make it easier or harder to get to your goals. The influence of lighthearted people will help you maintain a spirit of optimism. Emotional and intellectual flexibility keeps you moving forward past obstacles and limits.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may not be able to control when you feel afraid, but you can work on bringing more awareness to the emotion, and you can talk to yourself in a way that helps you get through it or even rise above it. You’ll make progress this week because you decide that no matter how you feel, you’re not going to stop. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Bottom line, winners fail more times. Those who decide to succeed are agreeing to fail. Success is essentially a commitment to the recovery process. This week, you’ll fall, get up, try it a different way and probably fall again. You’ll be willing to keep adjusting until you figure out how to fly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you could peak inside the mind of another, you might be surprised by what they take away from their charming interactions with you. Suffice it to say, you’ll spark imaginations in ways you may never know, though you’re likely to at least have a general sense that something magical is occurring. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). As a rule, you’re kinder than is necessary. Occasionally, it has happened that someone takes advantage of your kindness, and it won’t be the last time. And while you may be temporarily disappointed by this evidence of misplaced energy, you’ll never regret your choice to be a generous person. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Doing what’s right isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it takes research. It would be most efficient if you didn’t have to concern yourself with moral judgments because every option before you was vetted and deemed wholesome. This week, it will be the case, as you participate in groups of kindred thinkers. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The stable aspects of your world depend on steadfast mechanics to produce predictable outcomes at an efficient rate. And while that part operates well, you can’t help but notice other parts of your life in which you ache for change. You’ll be willing to gamble a little stability for a chance at exciting transformation.

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ing battle. He won the trump in his hand, ruffed a club with the diamond king and discarded another club on the heart ace. But South had no place to put his remaining small club, and he ended down one. Declarer was very unlucky to run into a 5-1 club division, but if he had taken this possibility into account and sought a means to deal with it, he might have found the way to assure the contract. South can see that the slam is sure to make if the adverse clubs are divided 3-3 or 4-2. He can ruff a club with the diamond king in either case, guaranteeing at least 12 tricks. However, he should also think about the possibility of a 5-1 club split. Should that exist, the contract is in danger. If South tries to cash a second high club prior to ruffing a club in dummy, an opponent might ruff, as in the actual deal. To cater to this possibility, as well as the normal 3-3 and 4-2 breaks, declarer should invoke a safety play. Rather than try to cash his second high club, he should lead a low one instead! West wins the trick but cannot do anything to stop the contract. South has only two small clubs left, one of which can be trumped with dummy’s king while the other can be discarded on the ace of hearts.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Understanding the perspective of others takes work. At the very least, you must move to where they are to see it how they see it. It might involve stooping, climbing or shifting into uncomfortable positions. Empathy is always a worthy endeavor, though. It allows you to live more lives inside your current lifetime.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Things have been so up in the air for you lately, you would appreciate if at least one area of life felt settled. Alas, all seems designed to keep you on your toes. At least you make the dance look good! And this week, those watching will agree. You’ll even get a round of applause.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A series of natural and spontaneous changes will prompt your gentle response. Why are you so chill now? Perhaps you sense the futility in creating friction or offering resistance. Or maybe you simply feel that after this initial adjustment period, your life will get better. And you’re so right about that.

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he Manhasset Board of Education appointed Dr. Donald Gately as the district’s new assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and personnel at its April 13 meeting. The district is excited to welcome Gately to Manhasset as he has a decorated career in education that spans nearly four decades. Currently, Gately serves as the principal of Jericho Middle School. Under his leadership, Jericho Middle School has been named a New York State School to Watch five times. Gately’s administrative experience began as an assistant principal in the Valley Stream Central High School District. He held that role for five years before becoming a principal in the PlainviewOld Bethpage Central School District for another five years. Earlier in his career, Gately spent 10 years in the classroom as a teacher. In 2016, Gately was named the New York State Principal of the Year. He is known among his colleagues and students for his sensitivity to the unique emotional and developmental needs of adolescents and his commitment to creating a safe, welcoming school community. Additionally, Gately co-founded EdCamp Long Island, which hosts more than 600 educators each year and consults with several school districts to help organize staff development activities. He is a leader in the field as he serves at the New York State coordinator for the National Association of Secondary School Principals. “We welcome Dr. Gately into Manhasset,” said Acting Superintendent of

Compassionate care for Sinai Chapels families is now available at Riverside-Nassau North Chapels. Dear Friends, For four generations, Sinai Chapels has served New York’s Jewish community with compassion and care. After over 40 years of personal commitment to Sinai Chapels, I have decided to close the Fresh Meadows chapel to spend more time with my family. I will continue, however, to assist families as a consultant alongside many of Sinai’s longtime funeral directors who have also joined this accomplished team. RiversideNassau North Chapels specializes in all movements in the Jewish faith, and I personally selected them to serve families that have relied on Sinai Chapels for many years. On behalf of all of us at Sinai Chapels, thank you for trusting us to serve you. If you have prearrangements with us, please know that your contract is safe and will be honored by Riverside-Nassau North Chapels (55 N Station Plaza, Great Neck), as well as other providers in the Dignity Memorial® network. If you have questions regarding your prearrangement, please call us at 718-445-0300. For other questions or additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 516-487-9769 or visit www.jewishfunerals.com.

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Manhasset, NY — New Listing | 307 Abbey Road, Munsey Park Located across from one of the Village's most picturesque parks, this 5-bedroom residence offers an open floor plan with an abundance of windows throughout its principal rooms. On the first floor, there is an entry foyer, eat-in kitchen and an expansive living room and dining room with fireplace, perfect for entertaining. Additionally, you will find a spacious primary suite with full bath and 2 additional bedrooms with hall bath. On the second floor there are 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The rear property is flat, private and perfect for outdoor recreation. With a 2-car garage, central air conditioning, a full house generator and large basement, this home offers its next owners comfortable living in a location that is central to schools and shopping. MLS# 3396505. A special opportunity at $1,780,000.

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uesday’s Children, which serves individuals impacted by mass violence like 9/11 and Gold Star Families, finally held its 20th Anniversary Dinner at the Plandome Country Club after a two-year hiatus. The night’s honorees were Eric Carlstrom, a founding board member and a member of the Chairman Circle of Tuesday’s Children, Even Petracca, a former Naval Surface Warfare officer who grew up in Manhasset, and the late Deacon Francis Xavier “Frank” Bice, a founding board member of Tuesday’s Children who inspired many throughout his life by continuing to achieve his dreams and helping others after a tragic spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic. Approximately 200 attendees flooded the Plandome Country Club on April 28 to enjoy professional photos taken by an on-site photographer, a cocktail hour complete with red wine and sangrias, an auction, a complete buffet dinner and of course supporting an organization that everyone can get behind. Tuesday’s Children was formed during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The founders committed to supporting the families impacted that day, as well as the families of fallen soldiers and those affected by mass violence and acts of terrorism. Tuesday’s Children provides emotional support, programs, career counseling and mentorship to those victimized by violence. After attendees got to their seat, attendees heard from Herbert McCooey Jr. of the Chairman’s Circle of Tuesday’s Children. “For those of you who are new to Tuesday’s Children, you should know that Tuesday’s Children was founded here in Manhasset 20 years ago,” McCooey Jr. said. “Forty-nine families in this community lost loved ones: fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. We made a promise to them, then. And we would support them for the long haul. We did not know at the time that 20 years later our mission would expand nationally and globally to provide this support for all of those who would suffer loss due to terrorism, mass violence, military conflict-domestically and around the world.” McCooey then presented the 2022 Youth Leadership Award to Manhasset High

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School senior Silvana Davi, who volunteers with Tuesday’s Children and wrote an essay titled “A Teenager’s Perspective & Message on 9/11 20 Years Later: Reflect, Give Back & Never Forget.” “Silvana... [has] a wide variety of interests and passion,” McCooey said. “Silvana serves as president of the Italian Honor Society and holds membership in the History and Art Honor societies. Silvana is involved in many after school clubs, [serving] as the business secretary for the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations and finds the time to work part-time at Sneakerology in the Americana.” Davi will study management at Bentley University in Massachusetts. “I have volunteered for Tuesday’s Children ever since I was a freshman in high school and I was so intrigued by Tuesday’s Children because I’ve always been so drawn to learning about 9/11,” Davi said. “I wasn’t born yet, but I’ve always heard my parents tell stories about how they were in the city and 9/11 has always had an important place in my heart, even though I didn’t lose anyone, but I know so many who did.” In regards to the 2022 Youth Leadership Award, Davi said she was very thankful and honored to recognized. Before dinner, the blessing was intoned by Father Kevin Smith, who formerly served St. Mary’s Church in Manhasset and offered spiritual and emotional support to fire ighters at Ground Zero. As a trained firefighter, he also helped search for victims at Ground Zero. “I’m so happy we’re live, in-person tonight,” Father Smith said to the crowd, then asking those who have been with Tuesday’s Children for 20 years to stand up. “This is a

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very special moment to be here in this room and to remember so many faces from 20 years ago and within the past 20 years. The work that Tuesday’s Children has done is just incredible. I’m looking forward to the next 20 years too.” After the delicious buffet dinner, remarks were made by Terry Sears, the executive director of Tuesday’s Children, Lew Godlis, a mentor from Tuesday’s Children and Frederick J. Strobel, the vice-chairman of the organization. Amid their speeches, the honorees were recognized. Honoree Eric Carlstrom of Lattingtown has worked for global insurance and human capital consulting firm Aon for 35 years, currently holding the position of executive vice president and managing director. But aside from his successful career, Carlstrom has dedicated himself to Tuesday’s Children as a founding board member, also finding time to serve on the Board of Directors of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Advisory Board of Grenville Boys & Girls Club. He has also been involved with Telecare and the Institute for Student Achievement. Honoree Evan Petracca, who currently resides in Bronxville but grew up in Manhasset, was called to serve in the United States Navy after the events of September 11, 2001. He served for six years as a surface warfare officer on the destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), as gunnery officer and on the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) as main propulsion assistant. He completed three deployments during the Global War on Terrorism, which included counter-piracy, freedom of navigation and aircraft carrier defense operations. After completing his military service, Petracca earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia

Business School and is the chief operating officer at Triangle Equities, a real estate development firm. Deacon Francis Xavier “Frank” Bice received a posthumous lifetime service award. Bice passed away on New Years Day in 2020, and his life was one that touched many. He was from Manhasset and a founding member of Tuesday’s Children. He was know as a “friend, a coach, a gifted speaker, a published author, a mentor, a storyteller, a comedian and a miracle.” Bice’s life changed in 1980 when he sustained a spinal cord injury while playing college football for Siena College. Even as a quadriplegic, he returned to school to coach the football and lacrosse teams while finishing his senior year. He earned a master’s degree from the Seminary of Immaculate Conception in Huntington and Yale University. He was ordained as a deacon in 2005 and established The Cranwell Foundation to give at-risk youths educational scholarship opportunities. He inspired his students and athletes at St. Mary’s in Manhasset, Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead and Canterbury School. He moved to Indiana in 2019 to become involved with the University of Notre Dame. “Frank was an inspiration to a lot of people and obviously was an inspiration to Terry Sears, in terms of why she wanted to join,” Frederick J. Strobel said. “And in a way, we wouldn’t be here tonight if it wasn’t for Frank. And if that says everything why we are here tonight, that’s the reason why he in his memory is receiving this award.” An interview with Bice then played on the television screens. Attendees were clearly moved by his wisdom, generosity, determination and resilience.

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he Manhasset girls lacrosse program has captured three state Class B titles ever since competition began in 1995. The Indians no doubt would have won more except that longtime rival Garden City happened to be in the same classification all those years, and the Trojans boast 15 state crowns. Both compete in Nassau County Conference 1, which gathers the best girls lacrosse teams in the county. Wantagh is the other power in the conference, and with a 14-11 win over the Indians on May 3 took over the top of the standing with a 10-1 record. It was the first league loss for Manhasset (8-1) and second of the season—the other had come against Class A power St. Anthony’s, a close 12-9 contest. Three days earlier Manhasset hosted Garden City in the girls’ version of the Woodstick Classic and pulled out an exciting 10-8 win. The Trojans quickly went up 2-0 within the first two minutes before the Indians pulled even. At the break, the teams were knotted at five goals apiece. Annalisa Massaro netted two goals in the first eight minutes to give the hosts the lead before the visitors tied it. Goals by Alexis Morton and Caitlin Barrett put the Indians ahead and with 2:17 left Shea Panzik beat goalie Niamh Pfaff to give Manhasset breathing room as the game wound down. Garden City dominated on face-offs, winning about 90 percent until Manhasset gained crucial ones down the stretch. Massaro (4) and Morton (3) led the scoring parade, with Barrett, Newman and Holly Newman scoring one apiece. Mia LoPinto contributed three assists and Hannah Rubin made three saves in the net. Fourth-year coach Meghan Clarke was asked if her squad was rocked by the

Holding up the Woodstick Classic plaque are, from left, Despina Giannakopoulos, Alexis Morton, Annalisa Massaro, Ashley Newman and Christina Petras. Trojans’ two quick scores. “These kids play with pride and poise and they left everything out on that field,” she replied. “They played with heart and hustle and that’s the one thing we always harp on every day in practice—those are the two things you can control.” Clarke credited “switching up our defense” for limiting the Garden City attack in the second half. “Our defense played one of the best games I’ve seen them play this season, so I say this game goes to them.” This year Manhasset dropped to Class C for postseason play, so won’t have to face Garden City again. “But we do have Wantagh, so our job is not done yet,” Clarke said of the upcoming game. “How far do you think this team has the potential to go?” she was asked. “I’ve said it over and over again, we’re going to win the state championship and that’s what we’re setting out to do. But

we’re taking it one day at a time we’re not overlooking anyone,” Clarke replied. Notes: Against Wantagh, the Indians fell behind 11-3 at the break and despite dominating the second half they could not make up such a large deficit. Barrett,

Massaro, Morton and Panzik each scored two goals, with the others coming from Ashley Newman, Alexandra Schneider and Holly Newman. Morton added three assists. Rubin was credited with two saves while Ruby Cacioppo made one.

Alexis Morton (17) beats Garden City goalie Niamh Pfiaff for one of her three goals on April 30.

Annalisa Massaro (3) springs free to net one of her four goals against Garden City.

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS My name is Alice Meyer Woo and a Manhasset resident of 18 years. Most people know the story of my losing my son Langdon to suicide last May. I’m trying to understand the apprehension so many have about extra resources for mental health in our district, but I was told that it is an emotional reaction to the unknowns of mental health. Well, I am having

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

the opposite emotional reaction, because I know how important this would be to families in Manhasset. I can say from experience it is a long dark tunnel to walk through alone and you are afraid to ask for help for fear of being judged. How nice it would be to have a link on the district website to click on and read where to go. A resource even the private school students can use. We all hope and

pray that it will not be us, but mental health issues do not discriminate. As I have said before and will continue to say, at some point all of us will be touched by it in one form or another. We need to equip the families with the knowledge of where to find and get the help and teach our children the skills they need to succeed. Little traumas, if not dealt with, can become bigger

emotional and/or mental health issues We can never have too many resources available to help us. I will continue to speak up and tell my story, so I may spare one person or one family the grief that I and others in this town have faced. They say it takes a village to raise a child, let’s be that village, Manhasset. —Alice Meyer Woo

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MANHASSET SCHOOL BUDGET The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Finance (CACF) is comprised of Manhasset residents who broadly represent the community. It serves as an independent liaison between the community and the Board of Education regarding the annual operating budget for the school district. Throughout the month of April, the CACF members met with school administration officials to review the rationale behind the budget increases as part of the administration’s efforts to provide transparency to the community. The expenses in the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year increased by 2.23 percent compared to the 2021-2022 budget ($104,596,962 vs $102,320,176) and result in a proposed tax levy increase of 2.38 percent, which is at the allowable tax levy cap. Over the past 14 years, the average tax levy increase has been 2.01 percent while the average annual increase in budgeted expenses has been 1.90 percent. The district administration’s budget goals employ a best practices’ approach to address the current post-pandemic academic and social-emotional needs of the students. This approach builds on the existing strong foundation in curriculum as well as ongoing investment in facilities while at the same time supporting a culture of high expectations and growth opportunities for all students. Although the budget and tax levy increases for the 2022-2023 school year are higher than in recent years, they remain in line with historical trends while addressing several challenges that have arisen over the past few years, many of which are

unprecedented and beyond the control of the school administration. These challenges include a significant increase in health insurance premiums of 12.7 percent; the impact of rising inflation on transportation, related fuel and utility bills; several contractual obligations such as compensation and benefits; increased cybersecurity investments; as well as incremental mandated services for students with special needs. The proposed budget does all this within the tax levy cap of 2.38 percent while maintaining all existing academic programs, and while enhancing and expanding student learning opportunities. Some of the new and re-introduced course offerings include: Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Intermediate Algebra, Advanced Math Research and Music Production/Songwriting. In addition to voting on the proposed budget, the Manhasset community is being asked to vote on the use of existing reserve funds for five specific capital projects that include an updated playground at Shelter Rock Elementary School; completion of necessary asphalt, water main and sidewalk replacement at the secondary school initiated in summer 2021; replacement of the secondary school northwest field turf; and replacement of the infield turf along with creation of a multi-use field at the secondary school softball field for district and community use. This latter project includes lighting funded by several community groups, highlighting the appeal of the project to the broader Manhasset community.

Importantly, while approval of the proposition is necessary for the pursuit of these projects, funding for these projects is already on hand and does not affect the proposed budget nor does it affect the tax levy. As in previous years, we note with appreciation the transparency of the budget process, the wealth of financial information made available by the Administration and its responsiveness to CACF inquiries. As a result of this productive and transparent communication, the CACF members believe that the district is now

well-positioned financially for the coming year. The Manhasset Public School District was recently ranked #215 among U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best High Schools” report that considered 18,000 public high schools across the nation. We commend the board for all of its efforts on behalf of our children and the community. The members of the CACF unanimously support the proposed budget for the next school year. —Dimitri Nikas, Chair, Scott Carroll, Sophie Christman, PhD, Keith Devito, Barbara Guidi, Ann Lynch, Jane Russell

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Shoe Drive At Munsey Park The Munsey Park Elementary School Kindness Club’s recently held a shoe drive and collected 102 pairs of shoes. Pictured are members of the Kindness Club along with teacher Caryn Levine, Principal Chad Altman and Assistant Principal Brian Nolan. The drive was part of Go Green Week at the elementary schools in Manhasset. The Go Green co-chairs were Jackie Renton and Becky Tountas. (Contributed Photo)

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Library Celebrates World Of Hogwarts Spring break may signal downtime for the fun, according to Ethan T., who said, “My some, but the youth services librarians at favorite part was the escape room. Even if I the Manhasset library know that’s when don’t like Harry Potter, this week, I had lots they need to spring into action. With more of fun!” families returning to the library in person, Other Potter-themed programs included the youth services team decided it was time a Fuzzy Monster Book Craft; Take ‘n Make to turn up the fun factor this school break, so your own wearable Hogwarts Crest for they put on their sorting hats and got to work grades 4-12; and Harry Potter Bingo. This creating a week of programs and activities for month’s Art Club for grades 4 and up got into muggles and wizards of all ages. the action creating mini Harry Potter themed The week kicked off on Friday, April canvases. 15 with an interactive program Not to be left out, the littlest where kids in grades K-5 got patrons from six months to six to meet Ozzy the (real live) years joined PlayHooray’s Bearded Dragon, and by Molly Mouse for vacaMonday, a section of the tion-themed movement, children’s room was transsinging, and fun, and formed into Ollivander’s Lisa from Let’s Groove wand shop and “Harry Entertainment played her Potter Week” was officially guitar during a singaunderway. long music enrichment Each weekday from noon program. to 4 p.m. kids picked up their Of course, a shout out official Hogwarts letters in the to the Manhasset Secondary library lobby before heading up School teen volunteers who did a Ethan had fun creating his own to the third floor for activities, fantastic job of helping monitor Monster Book Box. activities. Their extra hands and crafts, and prizes. After selecting a wand, and a stop under the enthusiasm were appreciated and sorting hat for a photo op, participants the library was able to provide 22 volunteers headed off on the Potter themed scavenmore than 50 service hours. ger hunt that ran throughout the library. To round out the week, an educator from Parents accompanying the participants were Volunteers for Wildlife introduced children pleasantly surprised when they explored the to some real local rescued owls. Children newly renovated second floor and the kids learned about owls on Long Island and were equally surprised to learn there was a the importance of protecting our natural fireplace in the library. environment—a perfect way to celebrate Librarians did a phenomenal job turning Earth Day! the new lower level meeting room into an According to Youth Services Supervisor Azkaban Prison Escape Room. Over 30 Mary Glynn, “It was a real team effort and students in grades 4-12 took turns working so much fun for everyone. Thanks to our in teams to break out of Azkaban by solving wonderful patrons, Harry Potter week was a riddles, puzzles and looking for clues. huge success.” Although the theme was well received, —Submitted by the kids didn’t have to be Potter fans to get in on Manhasset Public Library

Lauren shows off her Art Club creations. (Courtesy of Manhasset Public Library)

From left, Henry, Finn, and Teddy with Marcus the Owl and his wildlife handler.

Miss Mary takes a turn under the sorting hat.

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