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In Massapequa: MS-13 member pleads guilty to 2017 preserve murder (See page 6)

In East Meadow: Fire department acquires new ambulances

How Enzo Biochem’s testing acumen is serving tristate area from its Farmingdale campus (Page 3)

Enzo Enzo Biochem CEO Hamid Erfanian with his team after receiving the Long Island Association’s “COVID Hero Award”

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes

How Enzo Biochem focused its resources on battling the pandemic DAVE GIL de RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

n the grand scheme of companies being wooed to other states via generous tax breaks and other incentives, Long Island tends to be on the short end of the stick with businesses like OSI Pharmaceuticals, Northrop Grumman and First Data Corporation putting a dent in the local economy by fleeing for greener pastures. Farmingdale’s Enzo Biochem did just the opposite in closing down its Michigan plant and bringing all their facilities back to the 100,000-square foot, four-building campus, where the life sciences and biotechnology company planted its roots 45-plus years ago. The company’s local presence manifested itself to a greater level when it responded to the pandemic by realigning its teams to put the company’s full focus on providing widespread testing and helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Enzo Biochem’s actions led to the Long Island Association (LIA) honoring the company with the COVID Hero Award for its contributions to making testing widely available to area residents during the pandemic. It’s an accolade new Enzo Biochem CEO Hamid Erfanian is rightfully proud of. “[President] Matt [Cohen] and the LIA dis such a nice job,” Erfanian said. “It’s a testament to what our team did during this time overall. The award was great and the ceremony was great. It was a nice way to get acquainted with Long Island and the

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Back row from left: Miriam CortesCaminero (Enzo Biochem Senior Director of Sales/Marketing & Product Management); Hansen Lee (Enzo Biochem Director of Client Operations); Kara Cannon (Enzo Biochem COO); Visna Harris, (Quality, Regulatory, Enzo Biochem); Rich Paladino (Enzo Biochem VP of Global IT and System Operations) Front row (seated) from left: Hanan Soliman-Lee PA, (Physician Associate at St Catherine of Siena Medical Center) Barry Weiner, (Former Enzo Biochem president); Hamid Erfanian (Enzo Biochem CEO); David Bench (Enzo Biochem CFO) (Photo courtesy of Enzo Biochem)

Enzo Biochem CEO Hamid Erfanian (Photos courtesy of Enzo Biochem)

CEO Hamid Erfanian receiving the Long Island Association’s COVID Hero Award on behalf of Enzo Biochem people that are here.” Amid all the economic and societal turmoil caused by COVID-19 in the past two years, Enzo made the bold move to consolidate its operation even as its industry and the world writ large were scrambling around amid testing and supply chain upheaval. Furthermore, the Farmingdale company doubled down, choosing to update and expand the facility and embark on expansion that includes adding 40 employees locally through 2022. It’s a move Erfanian was fully on board with when he took over the reins from Enzo founder Dr. Elazar Rabbani, who had served as the company’s chairman of the board since its inception in 1976. “Enzo has been around the community for four-plus decades,” Erfanian explained. “The roots of Enzo are in Farmingdale. Over here we have four buildings that do R&D (research and development), product development and we have a global presence. Along the way, Enzo acquired several companies, one of which was in Ann Arbor, MI, where a good part of our portfolio was being produced. As of last year, instead of us going out there, we decided we were going to transfer everything here. Part of it is consolidation, but really, another part of it is a commitment to Long Island.” This kind of local obligation is no small feat given the fact that this 500 employee-strong publicly traded company makes $117 million annually. The company has

475 patents it uses in 200,000 products that include antibodies, probes and dyes for drug development and pharmaceutical companies around the world. Balancing out Enzo’s life sciences product division is a robust laboratory set-up that became crucial because of its significant testing platform used by hospital, doctor’s offices and individual physicians around the tristate area. The lab runs tests for everything from glucose, HDL, LDL and cholesterol results to analyses for thyroid, cancer, maternal health and infectious disease assessments. Erfanian pointed out how crucial this component is in health care, given the fact that 80 percent of physicians’ decisions come from lab testing. So when the pandemic came along and testing became a crucial component of weathering the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 and its different variants, Enzo was forced to shift gears by developing a COVID PCR testing kit in-house and repurposing existing company technology to accommodate mass processing of these tests. In addition, the company set up testing sites throughout the area to serve residents. It also partnered with Long Island universities and school systems to provide on-site testing to allow the return of students and faculty, with similar efforts aimed at local businesses. And lastly, it created an online portal for individuals to schedule testing rather than waiting in the long lines that had developed. It’s a massive

pivot Erfanian and his team took seriously. “A lot of hard work went into making sure you have reproducible, accurate and timely results under tremendous pressure,” Erfanian said. “We could not have results go out late. We couldn’t have inaccurate results. I go back to my own experience. I got back invalid test results, which meant going back and getting swabbed again. Those numbers were super minimal from Enzo, even when you go back to peak time when we were getting out 6,000 to 8,000 samples a night that we were producing through our lab. Over this period, we produced 900,000 to 1 million results altogether for COVID-19. We started out operating the laboratory five days a week with a second and third shift. Then we went to six days a week and now we are 100 percent, seven days a week. That’s some of the good work the team did.” Given the fraudulent goings-on with blood-testing that was allegedly perpetuated by Silicon Valley-based Theranos, which has so far yielded the 2019 HBO documentary The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley and the Hulu television drama miniseries The Dropout, Erfanian is well aware that while Enzo’s product may be PCR tests, public trust is the commodity his company is dealing with every time one of the 1.2 million tubes of tests come into the Enzo labs. “Every tube that comes into the lab, there is a worried person sitting on the other end of it,” Erfanian said. “It’s a level of responsibility, but also a level of satisfaction. You’re really carrying the heavy burden in terms of providing such a result that provides the kind of intervention for a patient to be able to be treated accurately and effectively when going over this ailment they’re dealing with.” Visit www.enzo.com to learn more about Enzo Biochem.

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Hicksville Water District Receives $17.6 Million in State Funding

n its ongoing effort to treat for emerging contaminants, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce it recently received $17.6 million in grant funding from New York State. The funds will go directly toward the continued treatment of removing 1,4-dioxane through the construction and installation of new state-of-the-art treatment systems throughout the District. This is the second round of state funding the District has received, bringing total grant awards to nearly $35 million since 2020. “We are grateful to the state for providing us with this grant funding, which will allow us to continue constructing new treatment systems while minimizing the impact to our residents,” HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi said. “From the beginning, we have been aggressive in our response plan to tackle emerging contaminants

and this grant award is a huge relief to everyone in this community in paying back the capital investment of more than $70 million needed to install required treatment throughout the district.” This wave of funding is set to cover a great deal of the total capital costs associated with the installation of advanced oxidation process (AOP) and granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment systems at the district’s Plant 5, Plant 6 and Plant 9 locations. This innovative treatment combination is required to eliminate the trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane being detected at many of the district’s supply wells. The district has been proactive in its aggressive action on treating emerging contaminants, swiftly constructing and installing entirely new treatment systems to address this issue. The nearly $35 million in grant awards will reduce the

overall capital costs associated with their construction. The regulations proposed by New York State to regulate 1,4-dioxane and other emerging compounds are calculated to cost the Hicksville Water District more than $70 million in capital improvements needed to construct the required treatment facilities at the District’s 10 impacted wells. This round of funding is part of a total of $250 million in state grants given to water providers throughout the state for infrastructure upgrades, much of which goes toward the treatment of emerging contaminants. Levels of emerging contaminants in the HWD’s water has never exceeded state standards of emerging contaminant levels, and this funding will go a long way toward ensuring that stays true well into the future. —Submitted by the Hicksville Water District

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S REPORT

MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To Murder For 2017 Massapequa Park Preserve Attack Kevin Granados-Coreas used machete to kill victim after luring him into preserve

assau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Hempstead man pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for his role in the 2017 murder of Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales in the Massapequa Park Preserve. Granados-Coreas, 23, a/k/a Lonely, recently pleaded guilty before Judge Helene Gugerty to second-degree murder (an A-I felony) and second-degree conspiracy (a B felony). The defendant is expected to be sentenced to 23 years to life in prison on May 13. “Kevin Granados-Coreas worked with Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales and befriended him at a restaurant at the Green Acres Mall,” Donnelly said. “He then convinced the young man to join him in the Massapequa Park Preserve to smoke marijuana and hang out with girls. The defendant marked the victim for death

by telling his fellow MS-13 members that Espantzay-Gonzales was their ‘enemy.’ Once inside the park, the victim was mercilessly hacked to death and his body was dragged to nearby brush.” According to the investigation, 19-year-old EspantzayGonzales was reported missing on January 31, 2017. On March 23, 2017, his body was found by a dog walker in the Massapequa Park Preserve. The victim was lured to the woods on January 28, 2017, by Kevin Granados-Coreas and others with promises of sex and

marijuana, Donnelly said. Once in the preserve GranadosCoreas, Antonio Cullal a/k/a Duke, Raul Ponce a/k/a Shadow, and Gerson Stanley Juarez a/k/a Angel Black, hacked EspantzayGonzales to death with machetes. They later disposed of the body under tree branches, leaves and other brush. According to the indictment, Carlos Portillo a/k/a/ Pikachu and Roberto Abrego-Reyes a/k/a Splinter, allegedly ordered the murder of EspantzayGonzales because he was perceived to be

an enemy of the gang. The defendant was arrested in Hempstead by members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad on Aug. 15, 2017. Cullal was previously sentenced to 20 years to life, while Ponce was sentenced to 32 years to life. The cases against Portillo and AbregoReyes are pending. Homicide Bureau Chief Jared Rosenblatt and Deputy Chief Katie Zizza of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau prosecuted the case. The defendant is represented by Martin Goldberg, Esq. The charges against the other defendants are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty. —Submitted by the office of the Nassau County District Attorney

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Preserve Plainview This Spring And Summer With Better Irrigation Practices

Plainview Water District is committed to providing residents with water and money-saving tips

pring is finally here and the Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to remind all residents about the importance of water conservation during the warmer months of the year. Water consumption in the Plainview-Old Bethpage community nearly triples during the spring and summer and this can almost exclusively be attributed to residential irrigation systems. Conservation will not only save residents money and reduce unnecessary water waste, but will significantly decrease additional pumpage of the aquifer and stresses to the District’s groundwater wells and treatment systems. “From May to September, the community’s water demand increases significantly due to irrigation systems starting up, and the sad reality is that so much of the water we pump is wasted due to inefficient water practices,” PWD Chairman Marc Laykind said. “Your lawn’s need for water in April is significantly different than its needs in July, which is why we ask residents to frequently change the setting on their irrigation controller to reflect the weather and

temperature. When you set and forget your irrigation clock, you are often unnecessarily wasting water and money.” Simply setting an irrigation clock in April and then turning it off once the season ends in the fall will needlessly waste tens of thousands of gallons of water as a lawn’s water needs drastically change from month to month, especially during long stretches of rainy weather. The best way to remove the guesswork and burden of remembering to alter watering schedules is to install a smart irrigation controller. Smart controllers use a Wi-Fi connection to tap into local weather stations to automatically adjust watering schedules based on local weather conditions. Another effective means of better managing water usage is to ensure your irrigation system has a rain sensor

installed so your sprinklers don’t turn on after a rain event. “We want every member of our community to have the lush and healthy landscape they desire, but we ask that they do this while being conscious of their water consumption,” PWD Commissioner Amanda Field said. “We only have one water source, which is why it is upon all of us in the community to better manage our water usage and preserve our most precious natural resource for future generations of POB residents.” Everyone in the Plainview Old-Bethpage community can do their part by also being mindful of Nassau County’s Lawn Watering Ordinances, which dictates when homeowners can and cannot water their lawns. The ordinance stipulates that even-numbered homes and non-numbered homes can only water on even-numbered days, odd-numbered homes can only water on odd-numbered days, and no lawn watering can be done between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any day. In addition, residents can also consider

turning back the amount of time each zone in their irrigation system waters. Removing just a few minutes of watering from each zone will have a significant impact on water usage, which will ultimately be reflected in the residents’ bill. “The average lawn only needs about an inch of water per week to remain healthy,” PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader said. “With technology and other tools at our disposal, we can be past the days of seeing sprinkler systems running during or shortly after a rain storm. Water conservation benefits our environment, our community’s sustainability and saves our residents money—particularly on their second and third quarter bills.” For additional information on water-saving tips and best practices throughout the irrigation season, visit the Plainview Water District website at www.plainviewwater.org or call 516-931-6469. Be sure to sign-up for email updates on the district’s homepage to receive additional information about water district activities. —Submitted by the Plainview Water District

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SATURDAY, MAY 14

Levittown 75th Anniversary Car Show 10:30 a.m. Judged vehicles include all year/make/model cars, vans and trucks at the Town of Hempstead Parking Lot L-2 (behind PC Richards), Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown.. Registration is $15 day of event. First 100 registrants receive a car show bag and registered vehicles receive a dash plaque. Judged Trophies will be Best in Show, Best Exterior, Best Interior, Best Engine Bay and People & Kids Choice Awards. Spectators and non-judged vehicles are welcome and there will be free parking and entry. Nonperishable food donations for local food pantries will be accepted. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to New Ground, a non-profit organization in Levittown committed to helping and educating veterans & families in breaking the cycle of homelessness. Special thanks to the Car Show major sponsors, Levittown Ford, D&F Development Group,

LLC/Village Green Senior Living, Nogan Chiropractic and our supporters The Town of Hempstead and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti. For more information, email Levittown70@yahoo. com or contact Jackie Nogan at 516-520-0274. .....................

SUNDAY, MAY 15

Oyster Bay Market The Oyster Bay Market will return Sundays on a bi-weekly basis through Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Town of Oyster Bay Municipal Parking lot on Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay. Sponsored by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association and back by popular demand, the mission of the Oyster Bay Market is to improve local food security, teach entrepreneurship skills, support local producers, makers and businesses, while enriching the cultural heritage of the community. Visit the Oyster Bay Main Street Association website at www.oysterbaymainstreet.org for more information. A Stroll Through Central Park 3 p.m. Central Park is a serene and beautiful space in the heart of Manhattan. Participants will cruise the perimeter of the park

making several stops to walk and admire the storied bridges, fountains and statues at a leisurely pace while learning about the park’s history and design, and see the famous spots featured in hundreds of films. Attendees will have time on their own during the tour to purchase or eat a lunch brought from home. The tour will leave for Manhattan at 9 a.m. from Town of Hempstead parking lot L-8, (behind the CVS parking lot) and return at approximately 4 p.m. This program will be in-person. Register at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. $75 fee. Ticket purchase deadline for the bus trip is June 9. .....................

MONDAY, MAY 16

Adult Program: Posture Alignment With Kimberly Sabat 11 a.m. A system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing and meditation to promote health. Bring an exercise mat and towel if attending in-person. This program will be in-person or online through the Zoom platform. Register at www.levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. No fee. Through May 23.

TUESDAY, MAY 17

Island Trees Budget Vote And Trustee Election Noon to 9 p.m. Gymnasium at the Michael F. Stokes School, 101 Owl Pl., Levittown. For more information, visit www.islandtrees.org or call 516-520-2100. .....................

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Island Trees Board Of Education Meeting 7 p.m. After opening the meeting, it is anticipated the board may immediately entertain a motion to go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel issues. Following the executive session, the board will reconvene in the Community Room at 7:30 p.m. Stephen E. Karopczyc Building, 74 Farmedge Rd., Bethpage. For more information, visit www.islandtrees.org or call 516-520-2100.

You will receive an email with the meeting login information before the program. No fee. Adult Program: Banned Books 7 p.m. A panel of representatives from local schools and libraries will discuss the topic of challenged books. The League of Women Voters is proud to partner with the Levittown Public Library to bring this event to the community. This program will be in-person. No registration. No fee. Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln. For more information, visit www.levittownpl.org or call 516-731-5728.

Adult Program: Page Turners Book Discussion 7 p.m. The book to be discussed is Miranda Cowley-Heller’s The Paper Palace by Miranda CowleyHeller Register at www.levittown pl.org on the Events Calendar. This program will be online through the Zoom platform.

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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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‘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.

THE SPIRIT OF OUR TOWN

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that made their presence known over a month ago are still trumpeting springtime splendor and the flowering cherry trees are only beginning to drop their petals onto our cars. Cold is the trade-off for a prolonged festive springtime. For Christians, what is happening in nature fits in with the spiritual movement of this time of year. While most folks know about the 12 days of Christmas, not everyone still knows about the 50 days of Easter. Of course

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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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“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.”

Jimmy Smith (December 8, 1925 to February 8, 2005)

“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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HOME & DESIGN Don’t Spring Into Garden Cleanup Too Soon

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Recently Sold

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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.

McDonald’s at the Joseph Denton House

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

Bobb Howard’s General Store candy (Christy Hinko)

Bobb Howard’s General Store

McDonald’s of New Hyde Park at Denton House

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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Give A Man A Salmon And He’ll Poach It

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.

ZOX’s KITCHEN Chef Alan Zox

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.

Poached salmon (Photo by Caff Williams/public domain)

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

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

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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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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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS East Meadow residents will continue to have the best and latest in emergency medical care. The East Meadow Fire Department recently placed two new ambulances into service; they replace similar vehicles that served the community for more than 15 years. According to East Meadow Fire District Commissioner John J. Priest, chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, ambulances are among the most heavily used apparatus in the community. In addition, he noted that requests for emergency medical services have increased, in part because of the building of several East Meadow housing units that are aimed at older adults. The new ambulances are located at fire headquarters, on East Meadow Avenue, at Front Street, and at Station 4, off Carman Avenue, in the northern portion of the district. They are equipped with state-of-the-art emergency medical equipment, including chest compression systems, external defibrillators, and cardiac monitoring systems capable of transmitting electrocardiogram (EKG) information to the hospital for a doctor’s analysis and treatment order. The ambulances are also outfitted with advanced stretcher-lift systems that improve patient safety and comfort throughout the loading and unloading process. In addition, East Meadow’s emergency medical services volunteers have received extensive training in how to use the new equipment, as well as in the overall operation of the ambulances. Funding for the new ambulances was made possible, due to in part, from a $300,000 grant secured by New York State Senator Kevin Thomas, through the State and Municipalities funding program. “Our first responders go above and beyond to keep our community safe, and they deserve to have the most up-to-date equipment and vehicles to effectively do their jobs,” Thomas said. “I was thrilled to help our East Meadow Fire Department secure needed funding to upgrade their ambulance fleet. These brand-new, state-of-the-art vehicles will help our first responders do what they do best—keep our community safe and save lives.” “We thank Senator Thomas for his efforts in providing the funds to replace East Meadow’s aging ambulances, which also provides

welcome relief to the district’s taxpayers,” Priest said. “The two new ambulances will allow the East Meadow Fire Department to continue to provide the highest degree of emergency medical response to the community.” The East Meadow Fire Department, which covers East Meadow and parts of Levittown and Westbury (Salisbury), is always looking for new members to join their ranks as firefighters or emergency medical personnel; no experience is necessary. The fire department provides the training required. There are numerous benefits associated with volunteering, including tax breaks, college scholarships, annual health checkups, life insurance, and a service award pension program, all at no cost. For more information on volunteering with the East Meadow Fire Department, visit www.eastmeadowfd.com or call 516-542-4565. —Submitted by the East Meadow Fire Department Legislator Rose Marie Walker and the Nassau County Legislature recently honored two police officers who stopped a scammer preying on a senior citizen in Seaford. The doorbell camera video of this incident has since gone viral and has made national news. A man recently tried to scam a senior citizen in Seaford by telling her that her grandson had been arrested and needed $8,000 for bail. The scammer instructed her to put the money in an envelope, and a bail bondsman would come to her house to pick it up. Figuring this was a scam, she called the police, and officers Brian Coleman and Michael Passarelli of the Seventh Precinct came to her house and waited inside for the scammer to arrive and accept the money. When he had accepted the money, the officers chased and tackled the scammer as he tried to flee. “Scams have been a problem, and senior citizens often fall victim to them,” Walker said. “I am very happy that Officers Passarelli and Coleman were able to get this scammer off the street. If you think you have been the victim of a scam, please call your local police precinct.” —Submitted by the office of Legislator Rose Walker

Senator Thomas presents a check to the East Meadow Fire District. From left: Commissioner Keith Hoffman; Michael Cody, Engine 4; EMFD Chief Paul Kosiba; Commissioner John J. Priest; Senator Kevin Thomas; Commissioner Carey Welt; and EMFD Ex-Chief Thomas Tergesen. (Photos courtesy of the East Meadow Fire Department)

From left: Nassau PBA Financial Secretary James Shanahan; Nassau PBA Sergeant-At-Arms Frank Arcuri; Legislator Rose Marie Walker; Officer Michael Passarelli; Officer Brian Coleman; Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip; and Nassau PBA President Thomas Shevlin. (Photo courtesy of the office of Legislator Rose Walker)

New ‘Welcome To Massapequa’ Sign Unveiled

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, along with Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca joined with members of the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce and the Breezy Point Civic Association to unveil a new ‘Welcome to Massapequa’ sign outside the Field of Dreams in Massapequa. Also in attendance was Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso and Massapequa Park Village Trustee Dana Durso. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay) —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Division Avenue Cheer Coach Cristen Ronzo Recognized As Coach Of The Year

risten Ronzo, a cheerleading coach at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public School District, was named Coach of the Year by the Section 8 Coaches Association. It is Ronzo’s seventh year coaching cheer at Division. In 2020, the team was the Universal Cheerleading Association Regional Champion in the Coed Division and placed second in the Nassau County Championship. This year, they placed second at the County Championship again and competed through four rounds of competitions at UCA Nationals. They made it to the finals for the first time in the program’s history and placed 11th out of 90 teams. Since Ronzo started coaching, the team has also been a scholar athlete team for both fall and winter seasons. “There were so many successful teams and coaches this year and I was honored to be recognized alongside them,” Ronzo said. “My assistant coach, Liz Lynch, is with me every step of the way, and I couldn’t have made it through the last year, let alone seven, without her. “We have no graduating seniors and the girls and I already have very big plans for next year,” she added. “We’re already starting to have open practices in a few weeks because they know what they’re capable of. There is no real ‘off season’ in the cheer world.” —Submitted by Levittown Public Schools

Division Avenue High School cheerleading coach Cristen Ronzo (left), was named Coach of the Year by the Section 8 Coaches Association alongside assistant coach Liz Lynch.

Division cheerleaders made it to the finals in the Universal Cheerleaders Association Nationals Competition for the first time in program history.

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SCHOOL NEWS FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FULBRIGHT WINNER Farmingdale State College is pleased to announce that Fulbright Finalist Cesar Hernandez, fall Class of 2021, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study neuroscience in Denmark for the 2022-23 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Hernandez is the son of Maria and Anthony Hernandez of Port Washington. As a Fulbright participant, Hernandez will study, conduct research and teach abroad for the 2022-23 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected in an open, merit-based competition that considers leadership potential, academic and/or professional achievement, and record of service. As Fulbright alumni, their careers are enriched by joining a network of thousands of esteemed alumni, many of whom are leaders in their fields. Fulbright alumni include 61 Nobel Prize laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize recipients, and 40 who have served as a head of state or government. Hernandez plans to study how genetic mutations in the Danish population affect the functioning of the nervous system, leading to psychiatric diseases. He will be conducting research at a lab at the University of Copenhagen. “The Fulbright Award is one of the most prestigious in the nation,” Farmingdale President Dr. John S. Nader said. “We are elated for Cesar, who will undoubtedly excel as a researcher. The award recognizes his intellectual ambitions and his remarkable work ethic.” The Fulbright U.S. Student

Program is administered at Farmingdale State College by Fulbright Program Adviser Lisa M. Cullington, PhD. Hernandez is the first Fulbright Scholar from Farmingdale since 2013. He majored in applied psychology with a minor in biology. “He has a really strong research mindset,” according to Cullington. “This is such a great thing for him and such a great thing for the institution,” she added. “It’s the kind of opportunity that FSC students are ripe for; they really understand how to apply research to real-world issues and challenges in a way that is uniquely Farmingdale.” Hernandez was tapped for another Fulbright as well; he was awarded a research opportunity through the Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink Program for the summer

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of 2021, but chose to pursue another research offer. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. The Fulbright Program is funded through an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 participants from over 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. The primary source of funding for the Fulbright program is an annual appropriation by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations and foundations in foreign countries and in the United States also provide direct and indirect support. For further information about the Fulbright Program or the U.S. Department of State, please visit http://eca.state. gov/fulbright or contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Press Office by e-mail at ECA-Press@state. govtelephone or call 202-632-6452. —Submitted by Farmingdale State College

MASSAPEQUA CONDUCTING BREAKFAST PROGRAM SURVEY The Massapequa School District will be conducting a survey of parents of students in kindergarten through fifth grade who attend the Massapequa elementary schools to identify if there is any interest in a school breakfast program. If insufficient interest is determined, an exemption to participate in this program will be requested by the board of education to the New York State Education Department.

Parents and taxpayers are asked to share their concerns regarding the district’s survey and exemption request by contacting the Massapequa Food Service office in writing at Massapequa Administration, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 or by phone at 516-308-5745. —Submitted by the Massapequa School District

HICKSVILLE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION Hicksville Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This is the seventh year Hicksville music educators, administrators, students and parents have demonstrated outstanding achievement and commitment to providing access to music education and to instilling an appreciation of music as part of the district’s philosophy of offering a well-rounded education for national recognition. “We are incredibly proud to be named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education once again,” district Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman said. “This recognition from NAMM is a testament of our commitment to music education and our dedicated music educators who have continued to inspire our amazing and talented students to continue learning and sharing music within our district.” To qualify for the designation,

Hicksville Public Schools answered questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants. It advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. —Submitted by the Hicksville School District

LEGISLATOR ARNOLD DRUCKER PAYS A VIRTUAL VISIT TO OLD BETHPAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) met some of his district’s youngest residents during a recent zoom meeting to Joseph Sidito and John Givargidze’s fourth grade classes. Each year, schools all across Nassau County host Pick-AReading-Partner (PARP), a New York State PTA educational initiative in which reading partners, such as parents, relatives and elected officials are invited as special guests to read to students. Drucker read Kristen Fulton’s Flight For Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany—an inspiring true

story about one family’s escape from behind the Berlin Wall. “My lifelong love for reading was cultivated when I was a young boy, and I am committed to sharing my passion for literature and storytelling with the next generation,” Drucker said. “It’s always a pleasure to be a part of Old Bethpage Elementary School’s Pick-A-Reading-Partner program, and I thank Mr. Sidito and Mr. Givargidze’s class for inviting me.” —Submitted by the office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

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Mike Luketi, 88, of Bethpage, passed away on April 16. Beloved husband of Zivka, Beloved father of Michael, Joseph and Marian. Cherished father-in-law of Daniel Mrakov. Loving grandfather to Daniela Kristina. Cherished brother of Ana Kraljic and Maria Benci. A funeral mass was held Wednesday, April 20, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Internment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mike’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association; alz.org. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

Happy Mother’s Day On this holiday, we pay tribute to the special women who have earned the title of “Mom”. Motherhood takes a commitment to make each child’s world a better one. It seems a mother is always there to lend a smile and a helping hand. May the appreciation we show to our mothers this Mother’s Day last throughout the year. Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. “A Tradition of Caring Since 1923” 234 Broadway Bethpage, New York (516) 931-1454 231157 M

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Victoria C. Curcio, 90, of South Farmingdale, passed away on April 15. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband John. Loving mother of Michael Curcio and Patricia Tralli. Cherished grandmother of Samantha Tralli, Andrew Curcio and Michaela Tralli (Gleason) and great-grandmother of Luca Michael. Devoted sister of Dolores Oates, Patricia Julia, Alfred Julia and Thomas Julia. A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 20, at the funeral home. Interment followed at North Babylon Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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Rose M. LoDolce, 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 26. Proud Bethpage resident for more than 73 years, graduating from Farmingdale High School in 1944. Retired after more than 25 years of devoted service to the Bethpage School District. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Guido. Loving mother of Gerard (Joyce), Anita Hall (Edward), Maria Giebel (Wendelin) Robert and Nanette LoDolce (Anthony Colella). Adored grandmother to six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held Friday, April 29, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.

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POLICE REPORT Massapequa Narcotics Arrest The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of three men during a non-fatal overdose investigation that occurred on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:37 p.m. in Massapequa. According to Narcotics/ Vice Squad detectives, an investigation into a non-fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident was conducted at Sunrise Deli Convenience Store located at 1 Park Ln. and Sunrise Smoke Shop located 33 Sunrise Hwy. It was determined

Tetrahydro-cannabinol (THC) was being sold at these locations. Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives placed the following defendants under arrest without incident: Mahendrakumar G. Patel, 39, of Flushing Meet D. Patel, 23, of Hicksville Prem R. Parekh, 20, of Hicksville Defendant Mahendrakuma G. Patel and defendant Parekh

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The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of two men on Friday, April 29, at 6:45 p.m. in Levittown. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation over several months into complainants regarding drug activity including an investigation into a fatal overdose on Saturday, March 26, led detectives to a black male suspect living as the sole occupant of the garage apartment located at 3936 Miller Pl. in Levittown. On Friday, April 29, detectives observed that suspect and a

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white male subject engage in what appeared to be a drug transaction. Detectives approached the white male, identified themselves as police and recovered a substance believed to be crack cocaine. The white male subject was taken in custody and identified as 51-year-old James Stremel of Hicksville. He is charged with one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. On April 29, at 7:27 p.m., detectives did execute a search warrant on that sole garage apartment with

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Town of Hempstead Code Enforcement present to observe and assist for any code violations. Recovered from the apartment was approximately $7,800 US currency, approximately 130 glassine envelopes containing a substance believed to be heroin, substances believed to be cocaine and crack cocaine, a scale and measuring cup. Arrested in front of his residence was the black male suspect identified as 39-year-o.d Jeffrey Huffman. Defendant Huffman is charged with seven counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance 2nd and three counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Both defendants were arraigned on Saturday, April 30, in First District Court, 99 Main St. in Hempstead. —Submitted by the Nassau County Police Department

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fter a two-year hiatus, the Lax for Autism game returned to MacArthur High School and it certainly lived up to the billing. Although the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined the game for two seasons, the MacArthur High School community was out in full force for its return. “I feel that this event was extremely important to bring back this year,” MacArthur head lacrosse coach John Nessler said. “Our boys look forward to participating in the game, and they look forward to being able to wear the uniform that shows our support for the autistic community.” It was the 10th annual Lax for Autism event at MacArthur. It’s a day designed to raise awareness about autism and few schools have risen to the challenge like MacArthur. The crowd was engaged in the action all day. The field and bleachers were decorated with autism puzzle pieces and the varsity team wore special, light-blue uniforms, with messages like “Strength,” “Courage” and “Hope” on the back. The day started with the MacArthur girls varsity playing at 9 a.m. and culminated with the boys varsity team facing Bellmore JFK in a Conference B matchup. In between, the junior varsity teams played, the Nassau County Police department took on the New York City Police Department lacrosse team and the Levittown Tomahawks PAL squared off against the Plainedge PAL. “I absolutely love playing in this event knowing that I have a whole community behind me,” MacArthur captain and goalkeeper Steven Weber said. “I think being a part of this amazing day definitely hits a certain spot for my team.” The MacArthur girls varsity team got things started by beating Hicksville, 12-5. Natalia Russo and Kailee Coppola each scored three goals to lead MacArthur (7-4). Kayliegh Huggard had a goal and two assists while goalkeeper Gia Stamatelo made 17 saves. After a day filled with lacrosse action, the main event arrived at 7 p.m. MacArthur (6-3, 2-0 in Conference B) hosted Bellmore JFK (7-3, 4-2) on senior night. When the Generals took the field, they didn’t disappoint. Less than a minute into the game, John Rebaudo took a pass from Matt Cassidy on the right side of the

MacArthur Seniors: Top row from left: Sean Napoli, James Hegel, James Napoli, John Rebaudo, Steven Weber, Nick Del Grosso, Vin Butrico, Matt Cassidy, Ryan Previlon and Mark Napoli. Bottom row from left: Cian Runyan, Ryan Larkin, Luca Runyan, Connor Cullen, Matt Papach and Joey Hespe. (Photo courtesy of Colleen Napoli) cage, raced to the opposite side and scored as MacArthur went up 1-0. In the third minute, the Generals found themselves in a man-up situation when Rebaudo passed to a cutting James Hegel to make it 2-0. A minute later, Rebaudo returned the favor to Cassidy. He hit Cassidy about 10 yards in front of the cage and the senior midfielder buried a left-handed shot for a 3-0 MacArthur lead. Junior attackman Joey Forchelli made it 4-0 with a hardcharging lefty drive to the net. Then, with 55 seconds left in the first quarter, senior midfielder James Napoli took a feed from Matt Papach and fired a laser past the Bellmore JFK goalie into the upper right corner of the net. The second quarter started in similar fashion when Ryan Fitzpatrick broke through a scrum of players and scooped a loose ball. He raced to the cage and fed a wide-open Rebaudo for the senior’s second goal of the game and a commanding 6-0 lead. Midfielders Papach. Nick Del Grosso and James Napoli dictated the tempo of the game and continually kept the Generals in attack mode. Additional second quarter goals by Hegel, Rocco Hogan, Papach, Fitzpatrick and Forchelli extended the MacArthur lead to 11-0 at halftime. The final score was 18-2 in favor of MacArthur. “Playing for a cause like autism made me really think that I was playing for something much bigger than the game,”

Weber added. “We are playing for something way bigger than words can describe.” Weber and his defense—Ryan Larkin, Sean Napoli, Michael Cassano, Nick Del Grosso, Luca Runyan and Joe Hespe— locked down the Cougar offense for much of the game. Connor Cullen and Paul Lichter dominated the face-off circle. But this day represented more than just athletic competition. The history of the Lax for Autism event is one of friendship and loyalty from the community. “This year was especially important, as we not only celebrated our 10-year anniversary, but we also had an opportunity to honor a long-time friend of the program, Mr. Joe Gallagher, who passed away in December of 2019,” Nessler said. “Our boys had his initials and number on their helmets in support. He was there from the beginning, and will forever be a part of this event through his wife Maria, his son Brendan, and his siblings Chris, and Patty.” Joe Gallagher was the unofficial photographer of MacArthur’s athletic programs. A graduate of the school himself, his son Brendan, who has autism, was also a student at MacArthur. It was during Brendan’s years at the school that this event took shape. The lacrosse team took Brendan in as one of their own. “There was a special group of seniors back in 2013 that wanted to do something special for Brendan,” Nessler explained.

“We discussed different things to help raise awareness and the idea that we all agreed on was a game and some cool-looking uniforms. We had some raffles. We hoped to just raise a few dollars to donate, but what happened was we raised $1,500 that first year.” The good will and momentum continued to build after that first game. Ever since then, the MacArthur lacrosse program has donated all the proceeds to The Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford. Many of the students in MacArthur’s Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism program attended Little Village. To date, the event has raised close to $60,000 for the school. “COVID-19 hit them very hard over the last two years,” Nessler said. “So it will be great to be able to bring a check over to them this year and thank them for always being there for the autistic community.” A big thanks also goes to the MacArthur community as well. “We have amazing students, parents and administration at MacArthur and they show their full support,” Nessler said. “After starting with just a single game back in 2013, we have grown into an all-day event. When you see our community pull together with donations, time, and some sweat, it really shows what a special place this is.” —James Rowan is a Nassau Observer contributor.

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