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Durkin: Roslyn Can Construct Its Own Real Estate

weeks,” the mayor maintained.

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

In his most recent newsletter, Mayor John Durkin noted that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed Housing Compact has been withdrawn from the state budget.

“This is very good news as I have laid out in last month’s newsletter,” Durkin said. “[The] implementation was so seriously flawed as to render it detrimental to the health and safety of our village.”

Durkin was hardly alone in his opposition. Long Island lawmakers from both parties also opposed the plan, which would have created up to 800,000 new units in New York State. In the past two years, the state has suffered a sharp loss in its population, losing more than 400,000 people, numbers that according to the United States Census Bureau, lead the nation in population and outmigration.

“This [the compact] is a proposed state law that looks to increase affordable housing by 3 percent a year on Long Island, and 1 percent upstate,” the mayor wrote in his March newsletter. “My bottom-line reaction is---good idea, poor execution.”

That “poor execution,” the mayor added, meant stripping local government of home rule.

“One of the benefits of living in an incorporated village is a very present, responsive government. Local officials are part of the community, we are your neighbor, readily available to take input and feedback. We are here to express the voice of the community. This law would take away that voice. It would be top-down order from Albany, a one size fits all decision-making process that does not take into consideration the unique character of Roslyn Village.

“At the center of the law is the idea of transit-oriented development (TOD). The Governor’s plan calls for dense housing (50 units per acre) within a half mile of the LIRR. If you took a compass and drew that half mile circle you would see that zone extending to Main Street and East Broadway,” Durkin claimed.

“I cannot imagine four-building apartment buildings squeezed in between historic single-family homes, and that would be allowable if the law were to pass. The new law also envisions ancillary structures to be turned into housing, another ill-conceived idea.”

The mayor added that the law did not address such infrastructure concerns as sewers, fresh water, traffic, roads, and other environmental issues.

“We are a harbor town with an obligation to protect our great natural resources. Finally, there is a sense of place to be considered. Over the years we have worked really hard to preserve and protect the character of Roslyn. We are an historic village with many fine examples of American architecture. To intrude into this district with inappropriate buildings would be a grievous mistake. The law needs to be seriously rethought.” Which has turned out to be the case.

The mayor also noted that the village is busy with its own affordable housing developments.

“With a little bit of foresight and geographic luck, Roslyn has approved a TOD in Warner Avenue,” Durkin said. “We are in the process of building a 52-unit apartment building across from the LIRR station. But this building is part of a multiyear project that included many public meetings, where we took expert testimony, resident input and witnessed many revisions. In the end we felt the project benefits outweighed the impact. We are particularly happy that there will be 20 percent set aside for workforce housing. The Governor’s plan only calls for 10 percent.”

In other news, the mayor lauded the unanimous passage of the 2023-2024 budget.

“We were able to construct a safe and solid budget with only a 1.36 percent increase, coming in well below the two percent state-imposed tax,” Durkin said. “I am also happy to report that the State Comptroller’s office gave Roslyn its best ‘stress ratings’ ever. We are listed as one of the least financially stressed villages on Long Island.”

This represents an improvement

over last year. Roslyn received a higher stress rating. Now the village is back to where it wants to be.

There was more financial news.

“All of our capital projects are about to begin in the coming

“The downtown crosswalks, the northwest traffic islands, the Clock Tower, the Edwards Street parking lot, and the Grist Mill will all resume construction after a series of weather and chain supply issues slowed them down. Our downtown flower program will begin right after Mother’s Day.”

As with the rest of the Roslyn community, the mayor expressed his regret at the passing of Douglas Pierce of Pierce Country Day, a longtime Roslyn institution and reliable family business.

“The Pierce family has lost a brother, uncle and patriarch and Roslyn has lost a leading light,” Durkin said. “Years ago, when I first thought of entering local government, Doug was one of the people whose advice I sought. He was kind, generous and open with his time and opinion. When we established the Master Plan Committee, Doug was an active participant in the vision that would shape Roslyn in the years to come. I personally, and we as a village, will always remember him with respect and admiration. I have asked the village to prepare a memorial plaque in his honor.”

The mayor said that he would keep the public updated in this development.

(See page 9)

Thankless Task: Kilmeade Replaces Carlson

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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“As you probably have heard, Fox News and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways,” so said Brian Kilmeade said on the Monday, April 25 edition of Fox News Tonight. “I wish Tucker the best. I’m great friends with Tucker and always will be. But right now, it’s time for Fox News Tonight, so let’s get started.”

Massapequa native and 1982 Massapequa High School graduate Brian Kilmeade has enjoyed a long and successful career as a broadcast journalist.

Since 1998, he has served as a co-anchor of the popular Fox And Friends morning show, which airs on that cable network from 6 to 9 a.m.

He has also authored several best-selling books, including George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny, Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History, and The President and The Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America’s Soul.

Nothing is ever static in journalism. On the above date, Kilmeade faced his greatest challenge: Temporarily replacing Tucker Carlson as host of the latter’s 8 p.m. nightly talk show once the latter was suddenly fired by Fox News.

A good soldier, Kilmeade did not back down from the challenge. It wasn’t an easy task. The firing took place just as Carlson’s staff was preparing for that Monday evening’s show. Later that morning, Harris Faulkner, another Fox anchor, announced Carlson’s firing and word spread rapidly on social media.

Faulkner’s announcement was brief. Kilmeade had to fill an entire hour. Both Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham, whose shows followed Carlson’s, now had to watch their own ratings.

For Kilmeade, this was a thankless task. Carlson was the most popular television personality on Fox. His show averaged 3.2 million viewers per evening, the highest-rated cable show in prime time.

A drop in viewers was inevitable. Prior to his firing, Carlson’s show averaged, as noted, over 3 million viewers. As a temporary

host, Kilmeade’s ratings averaged 1.3 million, a decline of 56 percent.

His wasn’t the only show to suffer. Hannity’s show fell from 2.7 million viewers in April to the 1.3 to 1.8 million range this month.

Overall, Fox, during the first week of Carlson’s firing, suffered a 45 percent viewership decline.

Not only that, Kilmeade, on social media, had to suffer the barbs of Carlson’s fans.

Peter Navarro, director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy in the Donald Trump administration, tweeted: “BTW, this is why @briankilmeade is such a cowardly ------. An honorable man would have declined to sit in for @TuckerCarlson the very first night of the firing, but no, the

biggest Never-Trumper at @foxnews this side of @karlrove went for the carcass.” On it went.

“Paul Ryan is an advisor for Ron DeSantis and Brian Kilmeade is the biggest DeSimp at Fox News,” tweeted former congressional candidate Laura Loomer. “Another reason why I’ll never vote for DeSantis: The worst people in media and elected office support him. It’s the sewer of endorsements.”

“Fox is having the Zelenskyy Loving/ anti-Trump/pro-DeSantis 2024 Brian @ kilmeade host Tucker’s slot tonight. Could Fox be any more OUT OF TOUCH with the Republican base?! Paul Ryan and the Murdochs have DESTROYED FOX NEWS!” added Alex Bruesewitz, a Republican Party consultant.

There was also commentary by Steve Bannon, a former senior aide to President Trump.

“LMAO—Kilmeade gives Tucker 9 total seconds of ‘thanks for the memories,” Bannon tweeted. “The Murdochs are Foreigners that Hate MAGA.”

Others maintained that the ratings slump would be permanent.

“Brian Kilmeade takes over for Fox News Tonight in replace of Tucker Carlson,” one Collin Rugg tweeted. “Great show if you are wanting to fall asleep. Fox News is dead.”

Kilmeade’s brief stint as a temporary anchor is over. The spot, as of this writing, is being filled by Fox News personality Lawrence Jones.

Kilmeade is back on Fox and Friends. The network, meanwhile, remained defiant.

“For more than 21 years, Fox News Channel has been cable news’ mostwatched network in all categories with more Democrats, Independents and Republicans now tuning in than either CNN or MSNBC,” the company said in a statement. “Attracting more than 50 percent of the cable news viewing audience with the top 12 programs in cable news, Fox News’ powerhouse team of journalists, analysts and opinion hosts are trusted more by viewers than any other news source.”

A few days after the firing, Carlson aired a brief monologue on social media. When the California native does make his return in the format he chooses, more free publicity will come his way.

Correction

In the article, “There Used To Be A Ballpark Here” (AntonMediaGroup April 1118), there were other New York Yankee captains prior to Lou Gehrig and Thurman Munson. They were: Clark Griffith, Norman Elberfeld, Willie Keeler, Hal Chase, Frank Chance, Rollie Zeider, Roger Peckinpaugh, and Babe Ruth. In the article, “The Home Of Giants” (AntonMediaGroup April 19-25), the starting quarterback for the New York Giants at the Dec. 30, 1958 NFL title game was Charlie Conerly. Kyle Rote lined up that day as a split end. Thanks to Eugene Edelstein and Bob Zizik for the information.

Brian Kilmeade. (Public domain)

Sailors and Marines wait to be interviewed by television personality Brian Kilmeade from the morning news show Fox and Friends during a Fleet Week New York City 2009 event. (Credit: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria A. Tullock, public domain)

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THURSDAY, MAY 18

Sphero Chariot Racing

From 5:30 to 6:3 p.m., the Bryant Library will host a class on chariot racing for grades 1 through 4. Learn how chariots have been used throughout history, design and create a unique chariot for your sphero robot out of Legos. Children will then use coding to race their sphero chariots. Program presented by Young Engineers Long Island. Online registration required. Contact Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or kids@bryantlibrary.org .................

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Make May Flowers

From 2 to 3 p.m., the library will host an afternoon dedicated to making flowers for your spring

home decorations. The library will provide supplies. Patrons can only sign up for one session. Registration is required. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

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MONDAY MAY 22

Retirement By Design

From 1 to 2 p.m., join licensed financial advisor Vincent Sama at the library for a 40-minute presentation that illustrates how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals.

Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies

to help design the retirement you want. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Snack And Chat

From 6 to 7 p.m., the library will host an online reading on I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 for students grade 2 to 5. Does anyone even know what the Molasses Flood is? Students will learn all about it as they read the book, I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis. Then, they will test their knowledge with a game of Kahoot! Trivia. Online registration required. You will be notified when to come and pick up your book and snack. Contact Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or at kids@bryantlibrary.org

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TUESDAY, MAY 23

Yoga Class

From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the library will host a yoga class. To participate, you must register for the full session. Refunds and/or discounts will not be offered for missed classes. Checks can be made out to The Bryant Library with the class of your choice written on the notes line.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Director’s Talk- Oscar Wilde: The Critic and his Artists

The endlessly fasci nating Oscar Wilde, author of The Picture of Dorian Gray connected to a glittering circle of artists including such friends as ToulouseLautrec (who painted his portrait on the eve of his legal demise), the Pre-Raphaelites including Burne-Jones, Morris and Millais, Whistler and Sargent (his neighbors on Tite Street in London’s Chelsea), and the naughty prodigy Aubrey Beardsley. When he aimed his legendary wit at the painters he never missed: “Mr. Whistler always spelt art, and I believe still spells it, with a capital “I.” Learn about Wilde at the Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, at 3 p.m. This event is free for members, and $20 for non members.

Elements of Picture

Tuesdays, May 23, 30 and June 6, 13, 20, 27. All classes will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Picture books are magic, and they are our first love in literature. Do you have a story you want to tell? Join the library as participants discuss what goes into writing a picture book. Bring your work-in-progress (please bring 5 copies to share). The class will go over characters, pacing, first lines, satisfying endings, pitches, voice, story arcs, illustrations, revisions and more. This class is interactive and participatory. Roseanne Baxter Frank is a long-time East Hills resident and early childhood teacher. Please register to reserve your space in the class. No fee required. Contact Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or at kids@bryantlibrary.org.

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Helping The Unhoused: Mental Health First Aid

Knowing what to do in a crisis could save a life

AMANDA OLSEN

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With the constant bombardment of news each day brings, it can be hard not to live in a state of hyper-sensitivity. According to the Mayo Clinic, surveys have shown a major increase in the number of U.S. adults who report symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia compared to before the pandemic. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Everyone reacts differently to difficult situations, and it’s normal to feel stress and worry during a crisis. But multiple challenges can push people beyond their ability to cope.

For some people, their mental health issues disrupt their lives enough to leave them unemployed or even unhoused. When someone is in crisis, it’s important to know how to help them. Having this information, and understanding when and how to implement it, can deescalate a potentially dangerous situation and prevent serious harm.

There are a number of resources available, both for those experiencing the crisis and the people who love and want to help them. The Long Island Crisis Center serves as a central hub for many of them in Nassau and Suffolk counties, directing people to the service that may be most helpful. “We’re predominantly a crisis hotline. People can call if they are suicidal, looking for housing, dealing with rape, sexual assault, domestic violence and substance abuse. And people can call our hotline either for themselves or if they’re concerned about someone that they love,” said Christine Cione, Clinical Director at LICC, when describing the center’s focus.

The Crisis Center does not just hand out resources and leave people to fend for themselves. With the caller’s permission, they will follow up to make sure that they are getting the help they need. Cione describes this as a ‘warm hand off:’ “We follow up with callers, so if someone is at risk for suicide, or let’s say domestic violence, and they give us permission, we can follow up with them in a few days via phone and check in and see how they’re doing, if they’ve been linked up with services. And we’ll do that until we feel that they are established with a provider or some kind of therapist. we tried to do a lot of warm hand offs in that way.”

One of the most helpful interventions is the mobile crisis unit. Manned by plainclothes

psychiatric social workers who arrive in a regular, unmarked vehicle, the mobile unit is able to assess the individual where they are, in a non-threatening way, and make a determination for how to proceed based on that assessment. There is a unit for both Nassau and Suffolk, as well as a larger unit that serves all of New York City. If the person really is in psychiatric distress, the unit will call 911 to have EMS transport the person to a hospital to be further evaluated. If they determine that is not necessary, they will provide resources to get the person into housing.

If the person in distress is not known to the individual, the best way to help can be less certain. Many people’s first instinct is to call the police. While most likely well-intentioned, this is not always the best course of action. It isn’t possible to know what kind of interactions the person has had with police in the past. Dealing with uniformed officers may make the situation worse, and cause harm that could have been prevented. Cione recommends the mobile crisis unit in this situation as well. “The police are trained to enforce the law. Now, more and more, they are being trained around the issues surrounding mental health, but even if the police officers aren’t doing anything, a person can look at a person in uniform and be triggered or be re traumatized. You don’t necessarily know what the reaction will be, and it could become dangerous. (With the mobile crisis unit) they’re regular social workers in plainclothes who are specifically trained how to de-escalate mental health and crisis situations.” She said.

Above all, empathy and compassion are needed when dealing with today’s heightened tension. People experiencing mental health crises or homelessness are human, and deserve to be treated with dignity. Cione puts it this way: “I think people in our society are hyper-alert. Ever since the pandemic, people are living in a very anxious state. We need to pause for a second and really try to assess what is going on before reacting. I think we need more understanding of what homeless (or unhoused) individuals are going through. Homeless people are not that different from us, except maybe they fell on hard times or did not get the access to mental health care they needed when they needed it.”

There is training available from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing through the Mental Health Association in New York State that treats mental health situations as part of a first aid training regimen. These courses are offered both in person and online and provide a certificate upon completion.

NASSAU COMMUNITYCOUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCE LIST

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HELPLINES, HOTLINES, CRISIS SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY Call 211: 211 Assists

https://www.211.org/get-help/mental-health

Mental Health Association of Nassau County: (516) 489-2322 16 Main Street Hempstead, NY 11550 Crisis Respite Residential Service for Children

Nassau County Behavioral Health Helpline: (516) 227-8255 (TALK) Provides short-term crisis intervention counseling and support for residents struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

NYS Mental Health Hotline – Project Hope: (844) 863-9314 Project Hope provides New Yorkers with free and confidential help as part of the FEMA response to COVID-19.

CN Guidance and Counseling Services: (631) 521-8524 950 South Oyster Bay Roa d Hicksville, NY 11801 Crisis Respite Residential Service for Adults

Mobile Crisis Unit for Children and Adults: (516) 227-8255 (TALK) 60 Charles Lindbergh Avenue Uniondale, NY 11553 24/7 behavioral health helpline with a team of licensed profe ssional social workers and nurses specially trained to help individuals and their families with mental health problems.

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Mental Health Resources

The Long Island Crisis Center Hotline is (516)679-1111. it is available 24/7 for crisis calls, information and referral, as well as outreach for suicidal individuals on Long Island.

Concern for Independent Living-(631)758-0474

Assists mentally ill and veterans in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness-(631)471-7242

Catholic Charities Mental Health Residential Services (516)733-7000

Federation of Organizations-www. fedoforg.org

FREE (Family Residences and Essential Enterprise) (516)870-1600

Options for Community Livingwww.optionscl.org

Pax Christi Hospitality Center (631)928-9108

For men over the age of 16

Family Service League(631)427-3700

Services for the Underserved in NYC

• 212-633-6900

• 877-583-5336 (Veterans)

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Long Island Visual Arts Non-Profits Host Mental Health Event

The Art League of Long Island is excited to participate in “Art Soothes the Mindful Soul” and announces a free event during Mental Health Awareness Month. This art and meditation event will be held on May 25 from 6 to 7:30 pm in our Jeanne Tengelsen Gallery. The event is open to all members of the community and no prior experience is necessary. It is an opportunity for individuals to come together and learn about the importance of mental health and the benefits of meditation and art therapy. We hope to offer a unique experience that will be both educational and therapeutic for all participants.

Elizabeth Castelli, a meditation instructor and life coach, will lead the group through a guided meditation session that will begin with a relaxation/ body scan. She will help participants tap into their Inner Heart Wisdom, the place of Creative Power, and imagine what they are being called to create. Posing inquiry to our heart center to envision what is lying latent within.

Rachel Woelfel, a Masters candidate in Art Therapy at Pratt Institute, will then lead the participants in expressing their emotions through color and mixed media art materials. This workshop is in the spirit of the Art League’s motto, “Be the Artist You Want to Be.”

Elizabeth Castelli is an ACC (ICF), Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) through the

Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited program. She upholds the ICF professional and ethical standards of practice in her coaching. Elizabeth is also a Registered Nurse and traditional Reiki Master.

Rachel Woelfel is a Graduate Student at Pratt Institute’s Art Therapy and Creativity Development program. Born in Huntington, New York, Rachel received her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and Art History from Stony Brook University, with minor studies in Media Arts and Gender Studies.

The event will be held in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanne Tengelsen Gallery, located at 107 East Deer Park Road, in Dix Hills, NY. Established in 1955, the Art League is a not-for-profit visual arts center whose mission is to provide a forum and showcase for artists of all ages and ability levels, whether through art education in the studios or exhibition opportunities in the gallery and art fairs. Artwork on display in the gallery may be available for purchase. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge. For more information visit www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400. Pre-registration is required due to limited space, and interested participants can register online at the Art League’s website: www.artleagueli.org.

—Submitted by Art League of Long Island

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

HOMELESSNESS IN THE USA: THE INVISIBLE SOUL

I ride the westbound Long Island Rail Road train, bounding toward Penn Station on a beautiful crisp autumn morning surrounded by men and women nattily dressed in their business attire.

These men and women glance at their cell phones, unfold and re-fold their newspapers, open their leather briefcases, and sip their cups of coffee in perfect orchestration to the squealing of the train wheels on the metal tracks. The blurry images of towns whizzing by gives way to darkness, a tell-tale sign to all aboard that the train is descending into the tunnel. Soon, our destination is at hand. The announcement informing all that the intended destination has been reached comes as no surprise. Many travelers are already standing in the aisle, overcoats on, briefcases and bags in hand, ready to commence the final leg of their journeys to their respective workplaces. I file out slowly and join the end of this pack of travelers as they move seemingly in unison up the steps to the concourse.

The morning rush moves in a perfect choreography as people traverse the corridors, some running for tracks while others moving apace trying to get to the

escalators and the street beyond.

Peppering this throng of daily commuters are tourists trying to not get run over or tripped up by this single-minded group eager to begin another workday.

In their determination to get to where they need to be this particular morning, it appears that none of these commuters sees him. Although, maybe a more accurate assessment is nobody wants to see him. It is far easier and more convenient for people to avert their eyes.

I see him…a human being clearly down on his luck. He wears his misfortune like a badge of the adversity he’s clearly experienced in his young life. It is evident in his dirty face, matted hair peeking from under his hat, and his grimy, smelly clothes. He proffers a used Starbucks cup with his soiled hand and caked nails for donations. Some coins rattle from inside. I take a moment to observe. The morning masses move swiftly by him as if he is invisible.

I feel obligated to honor his cup and his plight. As I make my contribution, a well-dressed commuter offers an unsolicited and galling observation suggesting that if people, like me, donate to the homeless it will

dissuade them from supporting themselves. While the motivation from the impertinent commuter is unclear, his words are mostly definitely not helpful. As the commuter moves on, I lock eyes with the young recipient of my donation. I wonder to myself, Why are you here, in this circumstance? Everybody has a story and I ponder what his could be… Homelessness is not an NYC problem. It transcends county lines, sexual orientation, political parties, religion, etc. It is an issue that may not impact you intimately. But, it could, especially now that the covid-19 pandemic has had such devastating impact on people worldwide. People who were secure financially and emotionally pre-pandemic may not be by the time covid-19 is quelled. That does not bode well for vulnerable people. Homelessness may have even further-reaching implications than it does at the moment.

Reports from the University of Pennsylvania and Loyola University New Orleans find that nearly one in five homeless youths from North America are victims of human trafficking. Undoubtedly, the issue of homelessness is compounded by mental instability. Numerous

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studies have reported that approximately one-third of homeless people have serious mental illness. Additionally, in 2017, the National Coalition for the Homeless has found that 38 percent of homeless people are alcohol dependent, and 26 percent are dependent on other harmful chemicals.

Statistics such as those are disquieting. The dichotomy of being the financial capital of the world yet sometimes having to climb over multitudes of homeless living on cardboard boxes on NYC streets is almost too much to comprehend. It should be a finding that stirs the hearts of men and women and emboldens them to action.

My fervent hope is that New York City will look at this issue of homelessness and the underlying conditions that potentiate it. In studying it, I believe answers will present themselves. The answers should be inclusive of all the human conditions that contribute to the lack of a home for so many. Better funding and education would certainly be a good start.

The goal should be visibility for the seemingly invisible soul that I saw on my fateful morning trip in NYC.

by Vincent Carey, East Meadow

Time For Some Washington Housecleaning

It seems that ethics are a hot topic in Washington these days. The focus has been on the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. It seems that at least two justices have been getting personal benefits and failing to disclose them on their annual filings. While we are on the subject of ethics, it is worth mentioning that the House and the Senate also needs an ethics lecture.

The controversy about the Supreme Court started when it was revealed that Justice Clarence Thomas had taken numerous luxury trips around the world paid for by a billionaire, who may or may not have business in front of the court. Whether he does or does not have cases that affect his benefactor, there is no doubt that Justice Thomas has failed to disclose any information about the trips and other lavish perks

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that he and his wife have been enjoying.

The Clarence Thomas situation got even worse when it turned out that the billionaire purchased the house that had been occupied by

the Justice’s mother. In addition, since the purchase, the house has been renovated with the addition of carport and other new features. The purchaser money bags stated that he wanted to turn the house into a museum, but museums don’t need carports.

The issue in this case is that all of the other judges in the federal courts are obligated to file a conflict disclosure report, but the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court states that they don’t have to file similar forms. Because of the sensitivity of this whole matter, a Senate Committee held a public hearing on the ethics mess and took testimony from a number of legal scholars who stated that the Supreme Court should follow the same rules as the other federal judges.

In time, the Supreme Court will be forced to come up with a new

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disclosure process and the sacred nine members will have new rules to follow. Which brings us to the issue of members of Congress trading in stocks connected to issues before them. For the past five plus years, legislation has been introduced that would ban members from trading in stocks based on inside information. That happened during the pandemic when some members were buying stock in vaccine companies such as Moderna and Pfizer.

Every time the media asks any Congress member about the need for a ban on such transactions they all say they favor such a ban and blame it on the leadership for not bringing the bills to the floor. I recall the old expression “what is good for the goose is good for the gander.” Both the Court and the Congress should do the right thing and clean up their act.

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COLUMNS Ongoing Problems With MTA Congestion Pricing Implementation

The previous New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Pat Foye always blamed President Trump along with his management team at the United States Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, for delays in implementation of Congestion Pricing. Current MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, by comparison, doesn’t offer the same criticism to President Biden, US DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg or the Federal Highway Administration for the same lack of progress after 28 months under their watch. The same silence in holding the Biden administration accountable by Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer also applies. Neither Hochul or Schumer have offered any criticism of delays under the current Washington administration.

The MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB) will never convene until FHWA issues a NEPA finding. This is necessary for future implementation of Congestion Pricing to proceed. As a result, the MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board has yet to hold its first meeting to discuss final details of tolling options and who will pay. Nobody knows if this process will be conducted in the light of day or behind closed doors shielded from the public, media and transportation advocates. Buttigieg recently admitted that FHWA has no schedule for completion of NEPA.

Congestion Pricing continues to be politically sensitive. In 2024, members of the NYC Council, State Assembly and State Senate will have to run for reelection. Many will not want to alienate constituents who might be impacted by Congestion Pricing. It will take up to one year after FHWA issues the NEPA finding before the MTA Traffic Mobility Review Board can complete their review and the MTA install equipment necessary for implementation. Only then will tolling start and revenues begin to flow to the MTA.

Elected officials will lobby for discounts or exemptions for police officers, fire fighters, teachers, low income, NYC outer borough residency, seniors, physically disabled. small commercial delivery businesses, users of electric vehicles, residents living below 60th Street in Manhattan or other special niches. These discounts or exemptions will be adopted to placate their constituents when running for reelection in 2024. More discounts translates to less revenues.

If approved, New Jersey residents will be paying a portion of revenues generated by Congestion Price Tolling. The MTA estimates it will generate $1 billion annually. These revenues will be used to leverage another $2 billion annually via bonding. This is supposed to raise $15 billion that which will help pay for the MTA $51 billion 2020 - 2025 Five Year Capital Plan. Both NJ Transit and the Port Authority of NY & NJ have similar multi year Capital Plans. Many NJ residents and elected officials oppose Congestion Pricing. Some have threatened law suits or

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introduction of federal legislation to block implementation. The MTA may have to placate them by offering NJ a share of revenues generated by new tolls they will be paying.

Some of these dollars could go toward the NJ 25% share for the $18 billion (two new Hudson River plus rehab of two existing tunnels) or 25% share of the $39 billion full scope Gateway project. There is also the $10 billion new Port Authority 42nd Street midtown Manhattan Bus Terminal along with NJ’s share of $2 billion toward Governors Hochul & New Jersey’s Phil Murphy’s $8 billion Penn Station redevelopment project, There are other NJ Transit and Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) capital programs or other transportation improvements that would benefit NJ residents.

Thousands of New Yorkers are reverse commuters traveling from Penn Station, Herald Square 34th Street PATH Station and the Port Authority 42nd Street bus terminal to jobs, schools, sports stadiums, entertainment, Newark Airport and other NJ destinations. They benefit by NJ Transit, Port Authority and PATH capital investments.

Nobody can predict if anywhere near $1 billion in annual toll revenues will actually appear. You can’t capture five years of toll revenues estimated to be $1 billion per year when you implement the program four and 1/2 years late or after 90% of the five year capital program has come and gone. The odds continue to grow that Congestion Pricing may not be implemented until 2025. This would result in the MTA having to postpone billions in capital projects until the next 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan.

How will Hochul assist the MTA in making up for billions in previously anticipated congestion price tolling that may not appear until June 2024 or later?. Who knows if $1 billion in annual toll revenues will actually appear. There is still a long road ahead before Congestion Pricing becomes a reality.

(Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.)

Santos Arraigned On Federal Charges

Freshman congressman claims he didn’t see it coming

In the month and change since Santos Watch went on break, it would appear that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), not unlike the titular man himself, has been keeping pretty busy.

The EDNY recently made international news on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice by filing federal charges against freshman congressman Representative George Santos (NY-03), bringing a new level of intensity to an ongoing Santos saga.

On May 9, CNN first broke the news that Santos was expected to be indicted on federal charges relating to financial aspects of his campaign and fundraising.

On May 10, the EDNY unsealed its 13-count indictment against Rep. Santos, who turned himself in to the federal courthouse in Central Islip. Once there, he was arrested and arraigned on 13 federal criminal charges, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives.

Santos pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was released on $500,000 bond that was arranged by three unnamed parties.

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace stated that the indictment “seeks to hold Santos accountable for various alleged fraudulent schemes and brazen misrepresentations.”

Fellow members of the House of Representatives from New York quickly weighed in in the hours following news of the Santos indictment.

“The criminal prosecution of Rep. George

Rep. George Santos’ Twitter profile banner features an image of Santos outside Manhattan Criminal Court on April 4, 2023, the day former President Trump was arraigned there. (Screenshot via Twitter)

Santos is long overdue. He is a pathological liar and lawbreaker who lied to the voters of New York State and defrauded his way into the U.S. Congress,” Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) commented in a statement. “Santos is a deep rot of corruption at the core of Congress.”

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) said in a statement, “I am confident the justice system will fully reveal Congressman Santos’ long history of deceit, and I once again call on this serial fraudster to resign from office.”

For his part, Santos seemingly didn’t know about the impending charges, or at least said he didn’t. Writing on Twitter, a favorite platform of Santos, Associated Press reporter Farnoush Amiri said that when she contacted Santos about the indictment being unsealed the next day, he responded, “That’s news to me,” and, “You’re the first to call me about this.”

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Capturing Long Island’s Open Mic Scene

The Scene Magazine To Launch At Industry Huntington May 31

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Long Island’s music, poetry and art scene is alive and well, and some would even say thriving.

On alternating Mondays in Port Jefferson, musicians and poets, and those who appreciate

the arts, gather inside a crowded kava and kratom bar called Roots to share and listen. It’s a very special place because people of all ages and backgrounds put down their phones and any distractions and truly listen to the messages each person is trying to convey.

It was at that open mic, called Vision Airy Arts, where co-founder M.T. Pariti announced the launch of a new magazine called The Scene to a group of fellow artists. While he was speaking in front of everyone, he also spoke his original poetry from memory. The Scene art director, Steven Clifford, also reads poetry at that open mic.

The Scene will bring to its readers a compilation of poetry and art from artists all across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn. Readers will also get to enjoy interviews with open mic MCs and learn what open mics are happening near them.

“Poetry is very much alive,” The Scene’s website stated. “However, it flows unexamined en masse through the veins of different ‘scenes.’ We want to be a network of arteries connecting the isolated parts. The Scene eases communication to check the vitals. Our fingertips will touch the collective pulse of poetry.”

There will be a launch party for The Scene at the lounge, Industry, located at 344 New York Ave. in Huntington, in partnership with The Muse Exchange, a network that hosts open mics, on May 31 at 8 p.m.

Long Island Weekly spoke to Pariti about his background in poetry and open mics, the general Long Island art and poetry scene and what this new magazine will bring to Long Islanders.

Long Island Weekly: What got you into poetry?

Pariti: I feel like poetry, writing and art are, to some extent, compulsions. They are things that people

feel the need to get out. I have that compulsion to express myself in that way. And, it’s something I’ve been involved with since my teen years, practicing a form of mindfulness through writing. [I] step away from my thoughts and process them and I happen to think oftentimes in rhythm and beat, so I just wound up finding poetry.

Long Island Weekly: When did you start attending open mics?

Pariti: I actually started attending open mics about seven to eight years ago. I just started getting on the scene. I was going to an open mic called The Muse... I know how alive and vibrant the [Long Island open mic] scene was, but how separated, isolated and insulated it had become... I stepped away for several years. COVID happened. Everything got shut down. And a year ago, I got back on the scene and that’s when I realized there was this need for something like this magazine to kind of highlight and help connect all these vibrant scenes that are scattered all over Long Island.

Long Island Weekly: How would you describe the Long Island art, music and poetry scene?

Pariti: I’d say it’s a living, breathing organism and it has different body parts that unfortunately, by their isolation, they can kind of start to decay. There are different scenes. There’s the older, library scene which is looking for a young infusion of blood. There’s the younger scene that you’ll find in Port Jeff. That’s a very college-aged scene happening. There’s also racial divides among

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the scenes. There’s The Bop open mic in Lindenhurst which is a really awesome open mic, but you don’t see the people at The Bop going to The Muse. You don’t see the library scene going to Poetry with a Purpose. And the whole idea here is to give everyone the opportunity to mingle. We’re all doing the same thing. A lot of the time, we’re all saying the same thing. And if we would just be privy to that, I think there’d be a lot more connection.

Long Island Weekly: When did the process of creating this magazine start?

Pariti: It started pretty recently. We just put out our eighth newsletter, so it’s been going on for nine weeks. And everything has really skyrocketed as far as progress. It’s myself and my partner Steven Clifford. He’s the art director and my partner in the project. Him and I were conversing one night over Twitter spaces and we were talking one night about how I was introducing him to the scene, because he was new to it, and I was telling him about all these open mics that he could check out. I was telling him about this idea I had to start an open mic or to start a quarterly print for people who are on the scene. We started talking about how our skill sets work well together and we decided, you know what, this should be something bigger than that. We fleshed out the DNA of the project, and it came to be.

To learn more about The Scene, submit art or poetry to it and to subscribe to the email newsletter, visit www.thescene.life.

M.T. Pariti performs spoken word poetry from memory at an open mic at Roots. (Photo by Anthony Torriero)

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4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider.

Here are a few things you should think about before you settle on renting for another year.

1. Rents are rising quickly

Rent increasing each year isn’t new. Looking back at Census data confirms rental prices have gone up consistently for decades:

If you’re a renter, you’re faced with payments that continue to climb each year.

Rents are still on the rise. It’s important to keep this in mind when the time comes for you to sign a new lease, as your monthly rental payment may increase substantially when you do.

2. Renters miss out on equity gains

One of the most significant advantages of buying a home is the wealth you build through equity. This year alone, homeowners gained a substantial amount of equity, which, in turn, grew their net worth. As a renter, you miss out on this wealth-building tool that can be used to fund your retirement, buy a bigger home, downsize, or even achieve personal goals like paying for an education or starting a new business.

3. Homeowners can customize to their heart’s content

This is a big decision-making point if you want to be able to paint, renovate, and make home upgrades. In many cases, your property owner determines these selections and prefers you don’t alter them as a renter. As a homeowner, you have the freedom to decorate and personalize your home to truly make it your own.

4. Owning a home may provide greater mobility than you think

You may choose to rent because you feel it provides greater flexibility if you need to move for any reason. While it’s true that selling a home may take more time than finding a new rental, it’s important to note how quickly houses are selling in today’s market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average home is only on the market for 17 days. That means you may have more flexibility than you think if you need to relocate as a homeowner.

Bottom Line

Deciding if it’s the right time for you to buy is a personal decision, and the timing is different for everyone. However, if you’d like to learn more about the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect so you can make a confident, informed decision and have a trusted advisor along the way.

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2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Special Olympics Spring Games Come To Farmingdale

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Recently, the 51st Special Olympics Spring Games were hosted by Farmingdale’s Howitt Middle School. The day began with a hearty Farmingdale welcome, including performances by the band as well as the national anthem sung by the high school jazz chorus (under the direction of Mr. Edward Kozlowski), and a rendition of “God Bless America” by the Daler a Cappella team (directed by Ms. Jessica Mischke).

Over 500 athletes from all over came to the event to compete in a variety of competitions, including track and field, baseball, softball, weightlifting, baton toss, frisbee toss, and various swim races. School superintendent Paul Defendini also gave a speech welcoming the athletes. “We are here to celebrate the athletes of Special Olympics New York,” he declared, as the Flame of Hope lit the torch to begin the day. “We will celebrate the diversity of our competitors and acknowledge their athletic achievements. The athletes have been intensely training for this day!”

Following each event, they were taken directly to the podiums to be awarded medals and cheered on by friends and family.

The Olympians did a lap around the Howitt track, to the applause of spectators.

Howitt’s Aquatic Center welcomed the Special Olympics athletes.

Swimmers prepare to start the 500m front-stroke.

Celebrating a win with medals on the podium.

The sharks at the Long Island Aquarium.

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Taking The Plunge At The Long Island Aquarium

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10 feet long, 350 pounds, with hundreds of teeth...and there it was, mere inches from me.

Recently, I had the pleasure to dive with the Long Island Aquarium as a part of one of their immersive experiences. This adventure featured myself (a diving novice), Jim (my cheerful, knowledgeable instructor), a metal cage, and—of course—some sharks.

The Long Island Aquarium has been a Riverhead staple since 2000, becoming the first large-scale Aquarium to open in New York State in more than 35 years. Today, millions of people have visited the Long Island Aquarium, making it one of Long Island’s most popular year-round attractions. The aquarium is home to more than one million gallons of water, which means...lots and lots of fish. Their biggest indoor tank, at more than 120 thousand gallons, hosts the biggest of these fish; the sharks. Dubbed, the “Lost City of Atlantis Shark Exhibit”, this tank hosts a variety of shark breeds, including sand tiger sharks and nurse sharks, as well as other saltwater creatures. It was in this tank that I would take the plunge and come face-to-face with its inhabitants.

A question I am sure you have—as I did myself before the dive—is it scary? You might think to yourself, “No way am I getting in a tank with sharks.” And while that fear is certainly understandable, I can now say for sure that it is unfounded.

Prior to the dive, Jim briefed me on everything from general safety to putting on my wetsuit. The aquarium does not require shark-curious folks to be diving certified, which is not standard policy across aquatic centers. This means that more of us have the chance to get in the cage and come face-to-face with these amazing creatures. The aquarium provided everything necessary for the dive, including a wetsuit, scuba gear, and an underwater mask that allows normal breathing and underwater communications. I totally felt a part of the team and understood everything about the dive process.

Once I was suited up, Jim and I experienced the process of gradually warming me up to the dive—literally. The water is a “toasty” 65 degrees. Thankfully, the wetsuit kept me warm, as we slowly submerged into

provided with weights around my waist, which both helped me keep my balance and from floating around too much.

After I submerged, I confess my fears abandoned me, replaced by what I can only describe as child-like wonder. The tank features an array of sharks and fish that cannot be found together anywhere on Earth. Far from the fear I thought I’d feel, I was purely captured by such an amazing 360-degree view; one which so few people get to experience.

As I looked around the cage, the sharks swam gently by, coming close but never jostling the cage. They are curious and calm species, and I am sure I was far more fascinated by them than they were by me. During my 20-minute dive, aquarium member Jean led an educational program about sharks and a tour of their habitat. I was able to wave at aquarium visitors, and members of my family who came to watch. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the sand tiger sharks and I were exactly the same age, as well as many other facts about marine life I did not know. It was certainly the most unusual classroom I had ever been in. I could hardly believe it when my 20 minutes were up. Time seemed to stand still inside that cage, I was lost in my fascination, something which has not happened since I was small. The shark dive seems like an adrenaline-hunt, something to do because it is scary. I can assure you, it is so much more than that. This dive was the closest I have come to being a marine explorer. Not only did I feel safe, I felt adventurous, eager to follow the sharks to and fro as they circled the tank. It was delightful to watch schools of fish flutter this way and that. If you have ever had an inkling to step outside of your comfort zone and into the majestic unknown, the Long Island Aquarium’s Shark Dive is a great place to start.

More information about this immersive experience is available at www.longislandaquarium.com as well as the additional exhibits offered, including the popular penguin and sea-lion experiences.

Long Island Aquarium’s shark dive lets you get up-close and personal with these marvelous animals. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)

Instructor Jim briefs me on cage safety and how to properly secure my wet suit weights. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)

The cage is slowly lowered into the water so divers have time to acclimate to the temperature shift. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)

A chance to get up-close with fascinating creatures. (Photo courtesy: Darlene Puntillo)

Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York State’s largest credit union, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, announce the final performer line-up for the much-anticipated Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, taking place on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return to Long Island for their ninth headliner performance. Military performers joining the Thunderbirds include the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the United States Marines F-35B Demonstration Team, the United States Navy F-18 Growler Legacy Team and the United States Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod.

Civilian performers include the world-famous Skytypers and their flight squadron of five vintage WWII aircraft; Mike Goulian, North America’s most decorated aerobatic pilot; Folds of Honor Biplane with Ed Hamill; the American Air Power Museum Warbirds; Long Island’s own David Windmiller; Warbird Thunder Airshows; the Civil Air Patrol; and the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams, who will fly several of their 22 college-owned aircraft.

“We have a full lineup of exciting performers this year, and of course we are very happy to welcome the Thunderbirds back to Long Island,” said George Gorman, regional director of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation—Long

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Island Region. “During their last visit in 2021, our weekend performances were rained out, but the Thunderbirds remained for our unprecedented Memorial Day show. We will be forever grateful to them for this decision.”

“We are weeks away to Long Island’s unofficial summer kick-off event and we couldn’t be more excited!” said Linda Armyn, chief strategy & marketing officer of Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “Thank you again to all of our sponsors who help make this beloved event possible.”

the 2023 show is the Bethpage Air Show Mobile App. Text ‘Airshow’ to 516-842-4400 to download the app for performer and sponsor information, a site map, helpful FAQs to help prepare you for the show, and more to come. Available now on the App Store and Google Play.

one of the largest, most respected and most popular air shows in the country. More than 366,000 people attended the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach the last time the squadron headlined a full weekend show in 2019.

The Bethpage Air Show is free to the public, but the standard $10 vehicle use fee will be collected each day upon entry to the State Park. For 2023 NYS Empire Pass Card holders, there is no vehicle use fee charge.

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For up-to-date information about this year’s show, visit www.bethpageairshow.com or www.facebook.com/BethpageAirShow or contact the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Regional Office, Recreation Department at 631-321-3510.

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Things To Do Around Long Island

MAY 17

“Art and Art History” Senior Thesis Exhibition is exhibition showcases the work of 2023 BFA Seniors in the Art and Art History department through July 31 in the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Art Gallery at the Ruth S. Harley University Center on the Adelphi University campus. Visit www.aupac.adelphi.edu for details. e Center is at 1 South Ave., Garden City.

“When We All Stand” Exhibition

The exhibition, “When We All Stand” at Hofstra University through July 28, focuses on the collective power of the arts to address complex issues in society and demonstrates the ability of art and artists to chart a path for social change. Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. e artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unful lled. ey take action by creating national campaigns for justice, organizing public art protests, connecting with their local community, or joining forces with national organizations. Some make demands on government, politicians, policies, or institutions while others make demands on society and individuals to join them in the ght for justice; still others focus on cultural development as a process that cultivates democracy and unity. ey all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them. Artists included in the exhibition are Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis omas, and Sophia Victor. e Emily Lowe Gallery at Hofstra University is located on the south campus. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.hofstra.edu for details.

“Eye & Mind: The Shin Collection”

It is astounding to think that a private collection of masterworks as wide-ranging and important as these could be assembled by a 32-year-old connoisseur, but Hong Gyu Shin is an internationally recognized gure in the global art world. He shares his treasures with us, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Balthus, de

Kooning, Matta, Pollock, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view now through July 9 at Nassau County Museum of Art, located at 1 Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor. Visit www.nassaumuseum. org or call 516-609-9696 for details.

MAY 24

Fleet Week New York

Fleet Week New York (FWNY) will again return to New York City this year from May 24 through May 30 with three U.S. Navy ships, two U.S. Coast guard vessels and, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs). ree ships from NATO allies will join the week-long celebration. Ships from Canada, Italy and United Kingdom will join the Parade of Ships on Wednesday May 24. Ship tours will be conducted throughout the week in Manhattan and Staten Island from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ship tours will be closed on Sunday, May 28, on Pier 88 in Manhattan due to cruise ship movement. Ship tours on Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, will be conducted daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. USNA YPs are scheduled to depart Saturday, May 27. Visit www. eetweeknewyork.com for details including ship and pier locations.

JUNE 4

Hempstead Lake Bird Walk

Join South Shore Audubon Society (SSAS) on Sunday, June 4, at 9 a.m. for a guided bird walk. Bird walks led by a member of SSAS are conducted nearly most Sunday mornings at various locations around the south shore of Long Island. Walks are open to the public and are free of charge. We especially encourage youngsters to attend. Register by texting that you would like to join the bird walk to Joe at 516-467-9498. Include your name and a contact number to text should there be a need to cancel. Visit www.ssaudubon.org for more details, future bird walks and other events.

JUNE 10

Belmont Stakes

e 155th running of the Belmont Stakes is on Saturday, June 10, at Belmont Park located at 2150 Hempstead Tpke. in Elmont. Festival day entertainment this year includes performances by Diplo, Street Beat Brass and Black Tie Brass. e park is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat. Visit www. belmontstakes.com for details.

African American Museum

110 N Franklin St., Hempstead. Visit www. theaamuseum.org or call 516-572-0730.

American Airpower Museum

230 New Hwy, Farmingdale. Visit www. americanairpowermuseum.com or call 631-293-6398.

The Center for Science

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1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre.

Other points of interest and venues with seasonal events, access and activites:

Visit www.cstl.org or call 516-764-0045.

Clark Botanic Garden

193 I.U. Willets Rd. in Albertson. Visit www.clarkbotanic.org or call 516-484-2208.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. Visit www.cradleofaviation.org for details.

Hicks Nurseries

100 Jericho Tpke. in Westbury. Visit www. hicksnurseries.com or call 516-334-0066.

The Long Island Children’s Museum

11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Visit www.licm. org or call 516-224-5800.

Museum of American Armor

1303 Round Swamp Rd. in Old Bethpage. Visit www.museumofamericanarmor.com or call 516-454-8265.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Call 516-572-8400 or visit www.obvrnassau.com.

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Call 516-333-0048 or visit www.oldwestburygardens.org.

Planting Fields Arboretum

1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. Call 516-922-9200 or visit www.planting elds.org.

Queens County Farm

73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park. Visit www.queensfarm.org or call 718-347-3276.

Rock Hall Museum

199 Broadway in Lawrence. Visit www. friendsofrockhall.org or call 516-239-1157.

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Call

516-571-7901, visit www.thesandspointpreserve.com.

The Walt Whitman Birthplace

State Historic Site

246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station, Visit www.waltwhitman.org.

The Whaling Museum & Education Center

301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Call 631367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Also check out event calendars for a wide variety of events like sports, family fun, car shows, craft fairs, arts, fireworks and other seasonal entertainment:

Town of Hempstead—www.hempsteadny.gov

Town of Oyster Bay—www.oysterbaytown.com

Town of North Hempstead—www.northhempsteadny.gov

Nassau County—www.nassaucountyny.gov

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Call For Artists: Westbury Arts Celebrates Recent Grads

Graduation is fast approaching and many graduating seniors in recent years have opted to stand out in their commencements by decorating their graduation caps. If you’re a recent graduate from high school or college (graduated in the last 3-4 years) and you were creative (and bold) enough to decorate your graduation cap and proudly walk with it down the aisle to receive your diploma, we want you to submit it for our upcoming art exhibit titled “Westbury Arts Celebrates Our Recent Grads”. We want the world to see your creation and celebrate your achievement, and it’s free to enter. If you prefer to submit a digital photo of your decorated graduation cap instead, please do. Any recent graduates of area high schools as well as college graduates are eligible. Deadline and drop off dates of your submission: Thursday, June 29, from 12 to 4 p.m., Friday, June 30, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or mail your entries to Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury, NY 11590. If mailing your entry please include your contact information, school you graduated from and year. If submitting a digital photograph, please email it to Submissions@WestburyArts.org.

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Dept. Of Labor Recovers Wages, Damages For Workers Denied Overtime

Professional Building Maintenance Corp. issued separate checks to disguise violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $333,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 51 employees of a Long Island maintenance company that issued separate checks to workers to mask the company’s failure to pay overtime wages when required by law.

Investigators with the department’s Wage and Hour Division determined that employees worked as many as 80 hours per week or more but, typically, Professional Building Maintenance Corp. and owner Brady Patruno paid them straight-time hourly rates instead of paying overtime for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Specifically, the company and Patruno paid employees working overtime hours in a pay period by issuing more than one check, one from the company’s payroll account for the first 40 or fewer hours of work and a second check from another account for overtime hours. However, the employer, did not pay the required overtime rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. The company issued checks for overtime hours at straight-time hourly

rates either from a second company bank account and/or from straw corporations that Professional Building Maintenance Corp. passed off as subcontractors.

The department’s Regional Office of the Solicitor obtained an administrative search warrant and assisted the division in obtaining third-party bank subpoenas to get the payroll records and canceled checks that revealed the employers’ scheme.

The investigation recovered $166,702 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages and led the department to assess $15,432 in civil money penalties because of the willful nature of the violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

“Employers who wrongly believe they can disregard the law and deprive workers of their hard-earned wages will face significant consequences when their illegal actions are discovered,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director David An in Westbury, New York. “Workers and employers with questions about their rights and responsibilities under federal law should feel free to contact the Wage

and Hour Division.”

The FLSA requires that most employees in the U.S. be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at not less than time and

one-half the required rate of pay for all hours over 40 in a workweek.

Learn more about the Wage and Hour Division, including a search tool to use if you think you may be owed back wages collected by the division. Employers and workers can call the division confidentially with questions regardless of where they are from. The department can speak with callers confidentially in more than 200 languages through the agency’s toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). Download the agency’s new Timesheet App for iOS and Android devices — also available in Spanish — to ensure hours and pay are accurate.

—Submitted by US Dept. Of Labor

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God, The Devil---And Norman Mailer

Gilmore’s death row execution, Mailer had delivered his big book.

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Th roughout the 1970s, Norman Mailer kept the literary world guessing.

He published one nonfiction tome after another. Still the man wanted to be accepted as a novelist. For years, he promised a great novel about ancient Egypt, one which “Dostoyevsky and Marx; Joyce and Freud; Stendhal, Tolstoy, Proust, and Spengler; Faulkner, and even old moldering Hemingway, might come to read.’’

It worked. The man had a talent for publicity. Ancient Evenings was published in 1983 to high national and international advance sales figures. It was another best seller, but not a critical success. Saul Bellow, Mailer’s great rival, dismissed it as “Marquis de Sade for mummies.” Reviews were generally negative.

In truth, with 1979’s The Executioner’s Song, a non-fiction account of Gary

A fixture on the talk show circuit, Mailer began spending more time in Provincetown, MASS, working on thick novels rather than covering topical events. The man’s image was also badly tarnished by his support for Jack Abbott, a longtime convict whose writings impressed Mailer. Abbott was eventually released from prison, only to commit homicide again. Mailer played no role in Abbott’s release, and he had second thoughts about the prisoner, still the torrent of criticism was overwhelming.

The later Mailer included a thriller, Tough Guys Don’t Dance (1985), which was later made into a movie, biographies of Pablo Picasso, Lee Harvey Oswald’s life in Russia, a big CIA novel, Harlot’s Ghost, and the beginnings of a series of novels on Adolf Hitler, only one of which, The Castle In The Garden (2007) was completed before the novelists passing.

I’ll pick out two more books from later Mailer: The Gospel According To The Son and God: An Uncommon Conversation

The former novel, published in 1997 had its genesis when Mailer, on a book tour, discovered the ubiquitous Gideon’s Bible

in his hotel room. The man started the New Testament and declared that he could “do better.” (Mailer’s humor was a saving grace.)

And so, a new novel. The Gospel revealed a different side of Norman Mailer: More searching and far less angry and urgent from earlier volumes. The novel came and went. The New Republic published a cover story depicting the novelist on a cross of his own, adding that “he is finished.” Some time later, Mailer ran into Martin Peretz, the magazine’s publisher, at a Provincetown restaurant. The unsuspecting Peretz was greeted by the senior citizen Mailer with a right cross to the face.

The Gospel is a first-person narrative where an apprehensive young Jesus grows into his ministry. It closes with Jesus finding strength from the struggles of the poor. Their hope reinvigorates Jesus. All of this can be discerned from a reading of the Bible and Mailer, vanity aside, does stay true to the Biblical text.

This interpretation dovetails with Mailer’s final book, a monologue conducted with his friend and archivist, J. Michael Lennon. In On God, Mailer announces that he felt “no attachment, whatsoever, to

organized religion,” viewing God as “the greatest artist” with human beings as His greatest creation.

Mailer does praise Jesus’ ministry: “The beauty of Christ---what Christ was saying to all of us---is that the poor have as much reason to exist as the wealthy.”

Then there is God---and the eternal struggle with the Devil. Mailer never underestimates the Devil. The struggle with the latter is central to Mailer’s work. In this respect, the unsatisfactory endings of An American Dream (1965) and Tough Guys Don’t Dance come into better focus. Sometime, the Devil does win.

And not just over fictional characters, but all of humanity. The man once considered a conversion to Catholicism. However, Mailer rejected an omnipresent God. The Devil might just not be winning; he could deliver a decisive final victory over his enemy. God could lose altogether. This, the priest agreed, would not make Mailer a candidate for the Roman church.

In The Gospel, Mailer had Jesus make references to a remnant. Nothing is ever lost entirely. My re-reading of On God did not reveal that belief. A believer keeps faith in a remnant. Mailer might have been served better by reading the columnist

Joe Sobran: Part of this world is going to hell, part of it, however, is going to heaven, or at least as much as heaven allows in this world.

Mailer was an American author. He grew up in a nation that considered itself Christian and that---Depression or no Depression---remained innocent over its past and confident for the future. Mailer certainly would have agreed with Bellow in Mr. Sammler’s Planet (1970), where the latter has Artur Sammler as being “annoyed with Anglo-Saxon America for not keeping better order.” And only consider this dialogue in Esquire with Patrick J. Buchanan during Mailer’s 1996 profile of the presidential candidate.

MAILER: Becoming a Democrat opens up something extraordinary…One of the ironies besetting the Democratic Party now is that this country is a Christian country----not a Judeo-Christian country, but a Christian country first and foremost.

BUCHANAN (laughing): That puts you in trouble, Norman!

MAILER (laughing): Being Jewish, I probably can afford to say it’s a Christian country. One small advantage to being Jewish! But here’s my point: The average Democratic congressman who dares to invoke the name of Jesus Christ is doomed!

It was a meeting between two authentic giants: Two prolific authors who were under siege their entire careers, but still managed to maintain a sense of humor. America as a Christian nation? Mailer’s opposition to both the Vietnam and Iraq Wars was based on a belief that the United States was violating Christian morality by not just waging war against nations that could never harm America, but also in the way those wars were prosecuted.

Mailer remained a Jew. Still, America as anything less than a Christian country, made, I believe, no sense to him.

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HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 25 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Holiday Mathis

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). More than one occasion of the week will demand your attendance. You may not feel up to the challenge at rst, but the rewards of being there (or the consequences of not being there) will have far-reaching e ects. It doesn’t matter if you drag yourself to it or rise to it -- as long as you show up, you win.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re an excellent steward of bounty, which is why you keep attracting more of it. You’ll accept all gifts with a gracious smile, knowing it’s the feeling between people that matters the most. Don’t worry too much about what happens next. You can’t hold onto everything. What you don’t keep, you’ll distribute well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). ough it’s said there are “no dumb questions,” there are de nitely questions that get you closer or further away from learning what you’re interested in. Some queries lead to happiness and awakening, while others bring on anxiety. Improvements happen this week because you ask so well.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don’t wait for the right time to project magnetism and heart. Any old time is good enough for you, especially when you feel as happy as you do this week. A breakthrough in your personal life will make you feel you can nally move forward. Someone falls in love with your smile, then you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to give freely, but you can only give as freely as you feel. e opportunities for fun probably won’t drop into your world this week, and that’s actually a good thing because it’s a chance to create your fun just the way you like it. Whatever you do to ll yourself with joy will contribute to the generosity of spirit you spill into the world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A focus on smooth routines and improvements in your realm could be interrupted by an ask. Stand back and assess the situation from as many angles as you can to determine if you can help, and if so, what level of involvement would be most bene cial to all. Justice will win in the end, though it’s not always up to you to deliver it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you’re trying out a new endeavor, it can be hard to know what sort of goals are reasonable. Don’t be too eager to set your aim. Enjoy the stage of playful curiosity this week. It’s enough to get a feel for what an activity is like and how it matches up with your skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ere’s a time and place for making comparisons. e time is hardly ever. e place is on a spreadsheet, not a social media platform. Let this week be all about you, your interests and your personal growth. ere’s too much to enjoy about who you are to waste one second thinking about who you aren’t.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While you do feel more secure when you know your nances are in order, money is neither your only source of stability nor is it your most important one. It’s your relationships and other accomplishments that give you a real sense of your ability to connect and make things happen in your world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Because there are people around you who could be committed to your growth and well-being, it makes no sense to spend all your energy on those who can only take and never give. Sel essness is an important aspect of good character, but it is not sustainable to have this as your mode too much of the time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To look into another person’s eyes and try very hard to understand what that person feels and needs is no small act. Your brand of attention is something special and rare. You teach just by being you. As you pick up the subtle dynamics of a situation, you’ll help others around you to do the same.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re a con dent tastemaker. You don’t pander to what people want; you give them strong options instead. You know that having more choices doesn’t make people happier and in fact can lead to confusion, decision fatigue and buyer’s remorse. e optimal number of options to o er is three.

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A critical choice

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Date: 5/17/23

By Steve Becker

It’s obvious that the king is the winning play if you can see all 52 cards, but what is the right play if you see only 26 cards? If declarer has, say, the A-5 of spades, the proper play is the ten, which limits South to just one spade trick. But if South has only the J-5, the proper play is the king.

Making the right decision in the present case is not simply a matter of guesswork. As usual, there are clues to guide you to the solution. To begin with, you should apply the Rule of Eleven. You deduct the card West led, the six, from 11, which tells you that there are five cards higher than the six in the North, East and South hands.

The backbone of good card play is the ability to diagnose how the unseen cards are divided. This does not mean that to succeed, a player must ascertain the location of every critical missing card. Sometimes, it might be sufficient to know only where one card is located.

For example, assume you hold the East cards in this deal. West leads the six of spades against three notrump, and dummy follows low. This presents you with the problem of whether to play the ten or the

Since one of the five higher cards is in dummy and you can see three of them in your own hand, you know that South has only one card higher than the six. It is easy to deduce that it cannot be the ace, because in that case South would surely have played the queen from dummy to give himself a chance to win two tricks in the suit instead of one.

So you put up the king and return a spade, hoping partner started with five to the ace, and you wind up setting the contract one trick.

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007HY3, Plaintiff, vs. MIRIAM WARSHAW, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 23, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 53 Tara Drive, Roslyn, NY 11576. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of East Hills, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 19, Block 37 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of

judgment is $1,723,970.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index 613641/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

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prem. k/a 635 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY a/k/a Section 20, Block 88, Lot 16. Approx. amt. of judgment is $1,153,203.74 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

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SCHOOL NEWS

RHS HOSTS SPRING PEP RALLY

Roslyn High School hosted their first-ever Spring Pep Rally on Friday, April 28 in the main gym. The RHS Drumline and DJ kept the Bulldog pride pumping as the Varsity and Junior Varsity spring teams were introduced one by one. The spirited rally included relays, a Rock, Paper, Scissors competition, and a Home Run Derby. Pictured here are events from the big day. (Photos courtesy the Roslyn School District)

Zumba Program In East Hills

WINTERGUARD BRINGS HOME THE GOLD

The Roslyn High School Winterguard won the Scholastic A Class Gold Medal at the Mid-Atlantic Indoor Network Championship—held at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena in Toms River, New Jersey, on April 23. Their production, titled, A Story to Tell, earned a score of 89.43 and was the 3rd highest of all classes in the competition. This year was the first competitive season for the group. Their competitive association, M.A.I.N. (Mid-Atlantic Indoor

Network) hosts competitions during the winter and spring months throughout the tri-state region. The culmination of the season is the MAIN championship, a two-day event attended by 118 units, in 13 competitive classes, representing 7 states and comprising over 2,700 performers.

“We are so proud of these kids and this program, having stepped out into the Winterguard activity with no history of competing indoors, while some of their

competitors have decades of experience,” said Anthony DeMarino, Roslyn High School’s Director of Colorguards. “They have exceeded all expectations.”

In recognition of their achievement, each student received an individual gold medal and the team took home a championship banner and trophy to be proudly displayed at the high school.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

The Village of East Hills’ Social Committee launched another new program in East Hills, this one offering Zumba, a new exercise dance program. The classes for residents and their guests will be offered weekly and will be taught by well-known instructor Nathan Blake. The workouts will be held on Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. in the Village Theater. Mayor Michael Koblenz thanked the Social Committee co- chairs Lindsay Haskel, Fanny Boneh and Rachel Tubian, and Supervising Trustee Clara Pomerantz for creating and implementing the program. Shown, from left to right are Fanny Boneh and Lindsay Haskel, Nathan Blake, and Clara Pomerantz.

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Roslyn Winterguard with their championship banner. (Photo courtesy the Roslyn School District)

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Community In Total Solidarity With Teenage Accident Victims

Grief, sorrow and anger over Jericho accident

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

The Roslyn area remains in mourning following the deaths of Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, two Roslyn Middle School students who died in an automobile accident in Jericho on Wednesday, May 3. The two young men were laid to rest in private ceremonies. However, the outpouring of grief and support from the community has been enormous.

Defendant Amandeep Singh is being charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter in the first degree, manslaughter in the second degree, leaving the scene of an auto accident with a fatality, driving while intoxicated and two counts of assault in the second degree.

According to published reports, family members attended the May 4 arraignment with arms locked, to make sure no bail was set for the suspect, which turned out to be the case.

“It’s just heartbreaking,” said Jay Harris, a tennis coach at Roslyn Middle School.

Courageous classmates also expressed solidarity with the deceased.

“He was really nice. He put a smile on everybody’s face,” said Corey Sadler of Ethan Falkowitz. “He was always there for you. He was an amazing tennis player.”

“It’s so sad what he did and it shouldn’t have happened,” said Eliana Stuhle-Phelps. Riley Dinbusky, another Roslyn student, summed up the sentiments of the entire Roslyn community when he said knowing the families only deepens the pain.

The young Hassenbein was a former Number One nationally-ranked boys tennis

player in the 12-year-old category.

Chabad of Roslyn immediately held a prayer service in honor of the two students.

“We came here together to gather, to pledge and promise that we’re not gonna let this go to waste, these beautiful boys. We’re not gonna let this be for nothing and we’re going to add and increase in positive actions, and acts of goodness and kindness,” said Rabbi Yaakov Wilansky.

The suspect, as noted, was arraigned on Thursday, May 4 at a county court in Hempstead.

It wasn’t a quiet affair. Family members of the deceased attended. So too did hundreds of Roslyn area residents who crammed into

the building to express their solidarity with the victims and their families.

And that solidarity will remain in the difficult days, weeks and months to come.

The Roslyn School District canceled sports activities in the days following the accident. The district is also providing grief counselors at the middle school and high school.

Local and county officials also added their condolences.

As noted in last week’s issue, the families of the deceased have both established GoFundMe accounts to raise money for causes the two boys were passionate about.

According to police, both young men were returning home after attending a tennis contest at Jericho. They were joined by two upper classmen, a 17-year-old who was the driver and a 16-year-old who was seated in the left rear. The deceased, police added, were seated at the right side of the vehicle, one in the back, the other in the front. The two other young men were treated for injuries at a local hospital and then released.

—Information provided by the Nassau County Police Department and several news outlets

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Families Enjoy 12th Annual All Kids Fair

On Sunday, April 23, approximately 3200 kids and their families attended the expo at Samanea New York Mall, formerly The Source Mall, at 1504 Old Country Road in Westbury. Since 2011, the All Kids Fair has provided a fun day each April for kids and their families to spend time together and also learn about Long Island-based companies with services and products available to them.

Free with admission, indoor and outdoor activities included over 80 kid-centered exhibitors, 15 activity areas, three bouncy houses, face painting, balloon animals, cotton candy, soccer, and a petting zoo.

There were also opportunities to purchase food for lunch, indoors and at two food trucks, along with pretzels, desserts, and Italian ices.

According to Barbara Kaplan, director of the expo, “Every year, we try to outdo ourselves in terms of the number and quality of opportunities. Families had a blast at our 15 activity areas in addition to the bounce houses, petting zoo, and much more that we had available. We can’t wait for next year!”

The All Kids Fair had over 80 vendors, including camps, places to play, after-school activities, birthday party providers, travel, non-profits, college planning, and many kid-centered products.

This year’s list of activity areas had many new choices. They included hip hop, two arts and crafts projects, sewing on a machine and fashion drawing, martial arts, musical chairs, and soccer. Most of these areas operated all day.

This fun-filled event offers exciting educational and leisure activities to interest kids and their families each year. The Fair had opportunities for all ages, including kids who have special needs.

Attendee Noelisa Montero Gonzalez shared, “It was a great event, and we look forward to many events like this one.”

Exhibitor Carrie Leigh of Celtic Love Photography enthusiastically added that she “had a great time. So glad I decided to be a vendor. It was my first time doing this, and I think it was a learning experience. Here’s to the next one!”

A charity drive to benefit Giving is Living, a local 501c3 that provides non-perishable food, including formula, to those in need, was a new addition this year. Those who donate boxed and canned food or money received raffle tickets to win dozens of great donated prizes.

Information about the expo is available at www.AllKidsFair.com.

— Submitted by All Kids Fair