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‘Lifting The Stigma’

Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a community dialogue on teen mental health

Meet The Panelists

Lori Zlotoff, LCSW

As part of the Landmark’s Conversation from Main Street series, the theater will be hosting ‘Lifting the Stigma’ to have an open discussion about teen mental health. In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the event will feature expert panelists to share information and cultivate conversation about teen mental health.

‘Lifting the Stigma’ will take place on Tuesday, May 30, in the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at 7 p.m. The Landmark’s Conversations from Main Street Series features speakers and lecturers to discuss important and relevant topics, such as the recent ‘Gaslit’ conversation focusing on the gas industry and the environment.

Amanda Kowalczuk has recently joined The Landmark on Main Street as its Manager of Community Affairs. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and a degree in Drama Therapy, Kowalczuk planned ‘Lifting the Stigma.’

To open the event, a young lady from Weber Middle School will sing a song from the musical Dear Evan Hansen. The musical surrounds teens in high school dealing with tragedies and loneliness. The story has encouraged an open dialogue about mental illness, which follows the theme of ‘Lifting the Stigma.’

The Conversations from Main Street event will feature a panel discussion with several speakers moderated by Amanda Perez Leder, MPH. Leder lives in Port Washington and has an extensive professional background as a facilitator and strategist focused on workplace culture, equity and health.

“[Leder] has a Master’s in public health and that has led her to lend herself to these types of events where she is there to be a moderator,” said Kowalczuk. “She also has extensive training in moderation. It’s so involved and a delicate balance of respecting everybody’s time, not only the panelists but also the audience.”

Leder previously moderated the ‘Gaslit’ Conversations from Main Street in April. Her expertise in moderation allows her to ensure everyone is heard and that everything runs smoothly.

There are three panelists confirmed for the ‘Lifting the Stigma’ conversation. Lori Zlotoff, a licensed clinical social worker; Lorrie Director, the district director of guidance for Port Washington Schools; and Dr. Vera Feuer, Associate Vice President of the School Mental Health at Northwell Health and the Director of Pediatric Emergency Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Urgent Care, CCMC.

“I wanted to make sure that the panel was well-rounded in terms of experience,” said Kowalczuk. “I just wanted to make sure that everyone up there had something to bring to the table: a different perspective.”

The Landmark is working with Schreiber High School to secure a student from the Mental Health Awareness Club to join the panelists and bring a teen perspective to the conversation.

As a youth-centered conversation, the panelists at the event are there to provide professional insight and help guide the flowing conversation with attendees.

“The goal of all of the Conversations on Main Street series events is to be inclusive of the audience as well as the experts,” said Kowalczuk. “Of course, you need the experts there to provide facts and the perspective, but the idea behind this, especially this one, is to have the young people be heard.”

To amplify the voices of teens in the community, the Landmark has sent out an anonymous survey with three questions for teens to answer. The questions are; What helps and supports your mental health? What harms your mental health? And, what do we need more of in this community in order for all teens to feel supported and healthy?

The answers to the survey will be reviewed and discussed by Kowalczuk and Leder to see what themes come up, what answers are similar, and to look for answers

that are really different. The survey findings will be shared with the panelists to get feedback and perspective prior to the event.

“We have a very dynamic and vocal group of young people here in Port Washington, and I’m hoping that some of these responses we get are going to be things we can build upon,” said Kowalczuk.

While ‘Lifting the Stigma’ is a community dialogue on teen mental health, adults and parents are encouraged to attend in addition to teens. Conversations around mental health can be uncomfortable and involve sensitive topics that can be difficult to discuss.

“We’re not going to get rid of cell phones; we’re not going to get rid of social media; we’re not going to get rid of bullying. But I think the more it’s talked about and the more we bring these things to light, the fewer kids have to feel alone,” said Kowalczuk. “With my background in drama therapy, my whole training is about sharing your story to heal and to heal others as well. So that’s the main goal here.”

The panelists will be responding to the survey questions to advise from their perspective, and the audience will be allowed to voice comments and questions in between.

“It’s going to flow; it’s not hard and fast facts. We’re not here to talk about statistics. We’re here to talk about how we can improve and support,” said Kowalczuk.

To close out the night, Kowalczuk and Leder have planned a workshop prompt for attendees to talk to each other about the event.

“We want to bring people together and we want young people to look around and see all of these adults that are here because they care about this topic,” said Kiwalczuk.

Conversations from Main Street events are free for the public. To register for the event, visit landmarkonmainstreet.org

Zlotoff has over 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker. She currently works on the year-round professional team for Camp Harlam, a Reform Jewish overnight camp, as the REDI and Camper Care Manager. She also owns her own private practice with offices in both Roslyn and Great Neck. Her camp work and private practice work have underscored the need for a tremendous amount of attention to be paid to the Mental Emotional Social Health (MESH) of our young people, and that we all play a role in serving as protective factors to the children and teens in our lives.

Lorrie Director

Director is a proud alumna of Port schools and is delighted to serve the students of Port Washington in her role. She has presented to counselors and administrators at the local, state, and national levels. Director believes that parents should be informed consumers in their students’ search for post-secondary opportunities. She has served as co-chair of the NYSACAC scholarship committee, helping to ensure that underserved populations gain access to college. She is also involved with the New York State School Counselors Association, advocating for the school counseling profession across New York State.

Dr. Vera Feuer

Dr. Feuer has been at Northwell for 13 years and has experience in Pediatric and Adult Addiction-, Consultation-, and Emergency Psychiatry. She has been working in emergency and crisis psychiatry developing telepsychiatry and urgent care models as well as community-embedded urgent care centers in partnership with schools. She has been collaborating with school districts to expand access to mental health care for students as well as to provide community education and professional development to school communities.

—Information provided by the Landmark on Main Street

(Graphic provided by The Landmark on Main Street)

Elected Officials, Spectrum Designs Foundation Raise New Neurodiversity Flag

The Flag was designed by Josh Mirsky, SDF employee and winner of Statewide Flag Contest

Spectrum Designs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum, raised the new neurodiversity flag at their headquarters at 366 Main Street. The event was attended by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, District 6 Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Mario Ferone representing Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti’s office, Councilman Robert Zimmerman, and PW Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Greco Cohen.

The flag, created by Spectrum employee Josh Mirsky, Lead Production Assistant, will serve as a symbol of acceptance and inclusion for people on the autism spectrum and other neurological differences. Mirsky is also an appointed member of the State’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board.

“We are so proud of Josh and his advocacy work outside of his job at Spectrum,” said Patrick Bardsley, CEO and co-founder of Spectrum Designs. “At Spectrum Designs, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to thrive in the workplace, regardless of their neurological differences. By raising this flag, surrounded by elected officials, community members and supporters, we hope to inspire others to join Josh and all of us in promoting acceptance and inclusion for all.”

The neurodiversity movement seeks to celebrate the diversity of neurological differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. Rather than focusing on the deficits associated with these conditions, the movement emphasizes the strengths and unique perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to society.

“For far too long, neurodiverse people have fought insurmountable waves of intolerance and societal prejudices. For too long, we have felt alone. Not anymore,” said Mirsky. Upon describing his design, he explained, “In gold we see first place. In red, we see power. In the diamond, we see value. We have always known our value and now the world will as well.”

Mirsky’s winning design was the result of a contest held by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Senate Bill S5169 sponsored by Senator John W. Mannion (50th District), would establish it awaiting recognition as the official state flag for raising awareness of neurodiversity. Currently, this very symbolic flag was recently passed by the Senate Committee, “a massive win for the neurodivergent people,” emphasized Mirsky.

The raising of the new neurodiversity flag is just one of the many ways that Spectrum Designs is working to create a more

inclusive society for neurodivergent individuals. Through their customized apparel and promotional products, Spectrum Designs integrates neurodiverse employees into all aspects of production. Now in its 12th year, with multiple locations and almost 50 employees on the autism spectrum, Spectrum Designs understands that for any grassroots movement to grow, the support of the local community is paramount.

“On behalf of the Town of North Hempstead, we congratulate Josh and recognize all his efforts and accomplishments.

This new neurodiversity flag is just one of them and we are proud to have Josh in this community,” said Jennifer DeSena, North Hempstead Town Supervisor. The enterprises include Spectrum Designs, a custom apparel printer and promotional products distributor, and Spectrum Suds, a boutique laundromat and dry cleaning service. Over half of SDF’s workforce has a developmental disability and it is one of New York’s largest employers of its kind.

—Submitted by Spectrum Designs

(From left) Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Josh Mirsky’s Dad, Josh Mirsky, Josh Mirsky’s Mom, Councilman Robert Zimmerman and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. (Photo by Spectrum Designs)

A view of the flag from the balcony at Spectrum Designs. (Photo by Spectrum Designs) Josh Mirsky with his citations.

(Photo by Spectrum Designs)

Josh Mirsky watches his flag being raised at Spectrum. (Photo from the twitter account for Assemblywoman Sillitti)

The new flag.

(Photo from the twitter account for Assemblywoman Sillitti)

The League Honors Local Leaders

The League Honors Local Leaders

The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset (LWVPWM), will honor Marvin Makofsky and Judy Esterquest for their significant contributions to our community at a buffet brunch, Sunday, June 11, 11:30 a.m., at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, 455 Main St, Port Washington. LWVPWM serves East Williston, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, Great Neck, Manhasset, North Hills, Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn Heights, Sea Cliff, and Williston Park.

The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset (LWVPWM), will honor Marvin Makofsky and Judy Esterquest for their significant contributions to our community at a buffet brunch, Sunday, June 11, 11:30 a.m., at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, 455 Main St, Port Washington. LWVPWM serves East Williston, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, Great Neck, Manhasset, North Hills, Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn Heights, Sea Cliff, and Williston Park.

Marvin Makofsky is the founder of Plant A Row for the Hungry in Port Washington. Its mission is to “Mobilize the Port Washington Community to grow and distribute locally grown produce to our food insecure families and impact climate change as it relates to growing food.” The organization also educates children and adults about proper, sustainable gardening techniques and provides opportunities for artists to create and display their talents across the community via large painted pots that house growing vegetables. Other initiatives include a summer adult/student vegetable growing program to fight hunger and climate change; partnerships with the

Marvin Makofsky is the founder of Plant A Row for the Hungry in Port Washington. Its mission is to “Mobilize the Port Washington Community to grow and distribute locally grown produce to our food insecure families and impact climate change as it relates to growing food.” The organization also educates children and adults about proper, sustainable gardening techniques and provides opportunities for artists to create and display their talents across the community via large painted pots that house growing vegetables. Other initiatives include a summer adult/student vegetable growing program to fight hunger and climate change; partnerships with the

Nicholas Center for Autism and the Helen Keller National Center Garden for Adults and Students, and much more. Since 2010, Plant a Row for the Hungry has delivered over 57,000 pounds of produce for the hungry.

Nicholas Center for Autism and the Helen Keller National Center Garden for Adults and Students, and much more. Since 2010, Plant a Row for the Hungry has delivered over 57,000 pounds of produce for the hungry.

Judy Esterquest is currently an elected Trustee of the Manhasset Public Library and has served in that capacity since 2016. Judy also served several terms on the Manhasset School Community Association as Treasurer of the Elected Board and she co-chaired the District Committee on restructuring the grade schools. Judy currently serves as Health Chair for the LWVPWM and is on the Health Committee for the LWV of New York State, and on the LWV of United States Health Care Reform network.

Judy Esterquest is currently an elected Trustee of the Manhasset Public Library and has served in that capacity since 2016. Judy also served several terms on the Manhasset School Community Association as Treasurer of the Elected Board and she co-chaired the District Committee on restructuring the grade schools. Judy currently serves as Health Chair for the LWVPWM and is on the Health Committee for the LWV of New York State, and on the LWV of United States Health Care Reform network.

Please join us in celebrating the contributions of our honorees and supporting the LWVPWM. Tickets are $100. Tickets for raffles can also be purchased. Sponsorships are still available and are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information or to register online, go to the LWVPWM website: https://lwvofpwm.org/; or mail a check made payable to “LWVPWM” and addressed to LWVPWM, P.O. Box 305, Port Washington, NY 11050. For more

Please join us in celebrating the contributions of our honorees and supporting the LWVPWM. Tickets are $100. Tickets for raffles can also be purchased. Sponsorships are still available and are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information or to register online, go to the LWVPWM website: https://lwvofpwm.org/; or mail a check made payable to “LWVPWM” and addressed to LWVPWM, P.O. Box 305, Port Washington, NY 11050. For more

information or questions call: 516-380-6248

information or questions call: 516-380-6248

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences

public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The LWV of PWM is a 501(c)3 organization.

public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The LWV of PWM is a 501(c)3 organization.

—Submitted by the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset

—Submitted by the League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset

Great Neck Sewer District Welcomes Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip to Facility for Tour County Legislator gets up close look at district operations

Great Neck Sewer District Welcomes

Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip to Facility for Tour County Legislator gets up close look at district operations

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip for an in-person tour of its facility. Prior to the tour, GNWPCD Chairman Jerry Landsberg, Commissioner Steve Reiter, Commissioner Patty Katz and Superintendent Christopher Murphy provided Legislator Pilip with a detailed presentation on what the District does to serve its community. The District highlighted recent improvements and expansions to its operations and the ways in which its newest projects help save hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars every year.

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip for an in-person tour of its facility. Prior to the tour, GNWPCD Chairman Jerry Landsberg, Commissioner Steve Reiter, Commissioner Patty Katz and Superintendent Christopher Murphy provided Legislator Pilip with a detailed presentation on what the District does to serve its community. The District highlighted recent improvements and expansions to its operations and the ways in which its newest projects help save hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars every year.

“It was a pleasure to bring Legislator Pilip into our facility to discuss our day-to-day operations with her,” said GNWPCD Chairman Jerry Landsberg. “It is very important to us that our elected officials have a comprehensive understanding of what we do for our residents and the ways in which we strive to improve our services to the community. We thank her for visiting us and we look forward to working with her further into the future.”

“It was a pleasure to bring Legislator Pilip into our facility to discuss our day-to-day operations with her,” said GNWPCD Chairman Jerry Landsberg. “It is very important to us that our elected officials have a comprehensive understanding of what we do for our residents and the ways in which we strive to improve our services to the community. We thank her for visiting us and we look forward to working with her further into the future.”

Following the presentation, Legislator Pilip was provided with a firsthand look across the entirety of the GNWPCD plant and everything that goes into treating more than 3 mil-

Following the presentation, Legislator Pilip was provided with a firsthand look across the entirety of the GNWPCD plant and everything that goes into treating more than 3 mil-

lion gallons of wastewater every day. Stops included the oxidation ditch where organic compounds are broken down and nitrogen levels are decreased, the microturbines that power the plant and the ultraviolet treatment building where wastewater is disinfected. District officials also detailed the Grease Receiving Station, which recycles brown grease from restaurants into energy that powers the facility and is the first of its kind in Nassau County. The GNWPCD provides residents with the most advanced wastewater treatment practices available, and the District is thankful to have been given the opportunity to put them on display for the Legislator.

lion gallons of wastewater every day. Stops included the oxidation ditch where organic compounds are broken down and nitrogen levels are decreased, the microturbines that power the plant and the ultraviolet treatment building where wastewater is disinfected. District officials also detailed the Grease Receiving Station, which recycles brown grease from restaurants into energy that powers the facility and is the first of its kind in Nassau County. The GNWPCD provides residents with the most advanced wastewater treatment practices available, and the District is thankful to have been given the opportunity to put them on display for the Legislator.

“Environmental concerns are a top priority for our entire community,” said Legislator Pilip. “Clean water, usage and protecting our water resources is a critical component for our health and welfare. I truly value the partnership between the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District and my office. Working together, we can continue to improve, expand and build upon their great successes. The Commissioners and staff work very hard, and I thank them for their service.”

“Environmental concerns are a top priority for our entire community,” said Legislator Pilip. “Clean water, usage and protecting our water resources is a critical component for our health and welfare. I truly value the partnership between the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District and my office. Working together, we can continue to improve, expand and build upon their great successes. The Commissioners and staff work very hard, and I thank them for their service.”

About the GNWPCD

About the GNWPCD

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control

District (GNWPCD) is a special commissioner-run district within the Town of North Hempstead. The GNWPCD has provided sewage services for the Great Neck area since 1914, and currently serves more than 25,000 residents and businesses in the villages of Great Neck, Saddle Rock, Kensington, and those parts of Thomaston

District (GNWPCD) is a special commissioner-run district within the Town of North Hempstead. The GNWPCD has provided sewage services for the Great Neck area since 1914, and currently serves more than 25,000 residents and businesses in the villages of Great Neck, Saddle Rock, Kensington, and those parts of Thomaston

and Great Neck Plaza east of Middle Neck Road; as well as all unincorporated areas north of the Long Island Railroad and a part of Manhasset. The GNWPCD’s mission is to protect human health, our bays and the environment.

and Great Neck Plaza east of Middle Neck Road; as well as all unincorporated areas north of the Long Island Railroad and a part of Manhasset. The GNWPCD’s mission is to protect human health, our bays and the environment.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

—Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

Marvin Makofsky is the founder of Plant A Row for the Hungry, Port Washington Judy Esterquest, LWV of Port WashingtonManhasset (Contributed photos)

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter, left, Commissioner Patty Katz and Superintendent Christopher Murphy provided Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip with a detailed and firsthand tour of the GNWPCD’s facility. (Contributed photo)

Marvin Makofsky is the founder of Plant A Row for the Hungry, Port Washington

Judy Esterquest, LWV of Port WashingtonManhasset (Contributed photos)

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter, left, Commissioner Patty Katz and Superintendent Christopher Murphy provided Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip with a detailed and firsthand tour of the GNWPCD’s facility. (Contributed photo)

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Sakura Chorus: Free And Final Concert

Like cherry blossoms that brighten our world in the spring, the Sakura Chorus brings whimsical warmth to delight the ears of those who emerge to enjoy life. With perfect three-part harmony, their sweet and mellow voices blend in song accompanied by piano. The word Sakura actually means “Cherry Blossom” in Japanese. Cherry blossoms fall from the tree and, sadly, the Sakura Chorus will be gone after this concert.

The Sakura Chorus is the only Japanese American chorus group on Long Island. It was founded in 1982 by Ms. Kouno Okamoto in Great Neck and practiced at the library there until moving their rehearsals to the sanctuary of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington several years ago. After forty thriving years, their final concert will be held on Sunday, June 18.

There was a large influx of Japanese families into Long Island in the 1970s and 1980s due to the rapid economic growth of Japan. Several large companies including Canon and Nikon established facilities on Long Island and the transferred families settled nearby. Like expatriates everywhere, there was an urge to join together with others of the same heritage. For the Japanese women especially, this was a way to make new friends and to enjoy some of the traditional activities of their culture such as flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and singing in

a Sakura chorus. At one point there were nearly fifty members of the Long Island Sakura Chorus. They actively promoted Japanese culture by performing a yearly concert and performing for the students at the Saturday Japanese School held at Weber Middle School in Port Washington. The nature of company transfers meant that one member might move away after

five, ten, or possibly fifteen years here. Thus, there were many hellos and goodbyes as new members were welcomed and departing members went back to Japan or other locations. Eventually, their numbers diminished. The few remaining members have decided that they can no longer sustain the group and will disband on June 18th following this concert.

The conductor of the concert will be Yuko Tsuda, with Rikako Asanuma as the pianist. The program includes nine songs in the Japanese language along with three German

songs, two Italian songs, and Time to Say Goodbye in English.

All are invited to this free concert at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 12 Franklin Ave., Port Washington, NY. 516-767-0603. The doors open at 3:00 p.m. with the concert beginning at 3:30 p.m. Free parking is available on the street as well as at the train station lot on Haven Avenue.

Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” but our sorrow is that the sweet voices of the Sakura Chorus are parting.

—Written by Janice Crawford

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The Sakura Chorus (Contributed photo)

CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Park Story Time

9:30 a.m. (Blumenfeld Park) Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required.

Sandwiched In-Film

12:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. She sets off on an adventure in Paris, and in the process, changes her outlook on life, and the very future of the House of Dior.

Coding for Kids

4:30 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) For kids in third to sixth grade. Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, a graphical programming language developed by MIT. Taught by AP Computer Science high school students from Port Washington for children with no prior programming experience. For more information visit youngcoderspw.com. Registration required.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

WWI: The Home Front–Our Community Takes Action

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, 336 Port Washington Blvd.) Exhibition open house. No tour, wander at your leisure, last entry 1:45 p.m. Visit and see what life was like on the home front for the residents of our town and Long Island during World War I. This major nine room exhibition at the SandsWillets House includes original newspapers, photographs, uniforms, and artifacts. $12 per person; pay online or cash at the door. Tickets for guided tours on other dates are available online.

MONDAY, MAY 29

TUESDAY, MAY 30

Weekly Chess Meet-Up

3:00-6:00 p.m. (Library Mezzanine Meeting Room)

Come in and join us for a game of Chess. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Project Independence

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Clinton G. Martin Park) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Heart Smart: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living. Call 311 for more information.

PWPL Blood Drive

1:30-7:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) There is no substitute for human blood and one in three adults will require a blood transfusion at some point in their lives. You can help remedy this situation by donating blood and giving the “Gift of Life.” To schedule an appointment, go to pwpl/org/events

Weekly Game Night

6:00-8:00 p.m. (Library Mezzanine Meeting Room)

Come in and play a variety of board and card games. No registration required.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Tom Rush and Loudon Wainwright III

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater)

Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration. For this performance, he is joined by Loudon Wainwright III, a Grammy-award winning singer, song-writer and performer. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Town Dock and Lower Main Street) Presented By The Town of North Hempstead and The Port Washington Chamber Of Commerce. Vendor booths, entertainment, food, and family fun. Visit pwcoc.org for more information.

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Memorial Day: Remember The Fallen

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

On May 29, the United States will observe Memorial Day, which is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the US military. This observance began shortly after the civil war but was not made an official federal holiday until 1971. Originally known as Decoration Day, it is often celebrated with parades and services. Families also barbecue and gather, since it unofficially marks the beginning of summer.

The Origin of Decoration Day

Even before the Civil War ended, women’s groups across much of the South were gathering informally to decorate the graves of Confederate dead. In April 1886, the Ladies Memorial Association of Columbus, Georgia, resolved to commemorate the fallen once a year—a decision that seems to have influenced John Logan to follow suit. However, southern commemorations were rarely held on one standard day, with observations differing by state and spread out across much of the spring and early summer.

The Civil War killed more Americans than any other war in US history. When the war ended in 1865, the great number of dead soldiers required the establishment of national cemeteries. Within a matter of years, the survivors were visiting these sites for springtime remembrances, where they left flowers and recited prayers. One of these commemorations was organized in Charleston, South Carolina, by a group of formerly enslaved people immediately after the confederacy’s surrender. Despite this, according to the federal government, the

birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York, where a large, annual community-wide event began May 5, 1866. The town closed businesses and gathered to place flowers and flags on the graves of fallen servicemen.

Shortly thereafter, on May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, the leader of an organization of Civil War Veterans, began a campaign to declare May 30 a national day of remembrance. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Civil War soldiers buried there.

Within 22 years, every northern state had made Decoration Day an official state holiday. Southern states continued to mark their own observances until after World War 1.

The Holiday Evolves

Originally, the holiday only honored those killed in the Civil War. But after the United States became involved in other grave conflicts, the holiday evolved to honor the nation’s military personnel who died in all wars.

For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date General Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.

The move has not been without controversy, though. Veterans groups, concerned that more Americans associate the holiday with first long weekend of the summer and not its intended purpose to honor the nation’s war dead, continue to lobby for a return to the May 30 observances. For more than 20 years, their cause was championed by Hawaiian Senator—and decorated World

“In Flanders Fields”

by John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Flags mark the graves of fallen soldiers. (Photo by Robert Linder on Unsplash)

War II veteran—Daniel Inouye, who until his 2012 death reintroduced legislation in support of the change at the start of every Congressional term.

Memorial Day Traditions

Many towns and cities across the US celebrate Memorial Day with parades that feature veteran’s organizations and military personnel. Many people wear red poppies

Parades and Ceremonies

Manhasset American Legion

Memorial Day Parade

May 29. 10 a.m.

Plandome Road from Plandome Court to Memorial Place

The American Legion will place a wreath at the Gold Star Monument on Plandome Road.

concludes at Mary Jane Davies Green for Memorial Service

United Veterans Organization (UVO) Memorial Day Ceremony

May 28, 10 a.m.

Ceremony will also unveil the new Iraq/ Afghanistan Memorial and Statue.

Eisenhower Park, Veterans Memorial Plaza

Mineola Fire Department Memorial Day Parade

May 29, 11:00 a.m.

Annual parade followed by a ceremony at Mineola Memorial Park

Starts at the corner of Union Street and Westbury Avenue

West on Westbury Avenue to Roslyn Road

North on Roslyn Road to Jericho Turnpike

West on Jericho Turnpike to Marcellus Road

South on Marcellus Road to Memorial Park

The Carle Place American Legion Parade

May 29, 10:00 a.m.

At the corner of Jamaica Blvd. and Westbury Ave.

East on Westbury Ave. to Carle Road and Westbury Ave.

Carle Place Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Service at approximately 10:30am.

New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Parade

May 27

9:30 Assembly at Southbound lane of Hillside Blvd and Jericho Tpke

10:00 Parade Starts

10:30 Wreath Laying Ceremony at front lawn of NHP Village Hall

as a symbol of remembrance for those who fell in foreign wars, a tradition inspired by a poem from World War I called “In Flanders Fields.” There are also parties and barbecues to mark the unofficial start of the summer season. While there are sometimes fireworks displays, this is usually considered inappropriate because it may trigger PTSD.

—with information from History.com

11:00 Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Park

Garden City Parade

May 29, 10:00 a.m.

Address: Monuments at the Gazebo by the Library

Village of East Williston

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 29, 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

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Parenting Tips For Summer

BY ERICA SCHIFANO

Summer vacation! This phrase can evoke both parental joy and trepidation. On one hand, it can be a relief to sleep in a bit, relax at home in the mornings and plan family time together. On the other hand, too much free time may lead to bored, restless kids.

Active Parenting Fosters Healthy Families

Hands on parenting plays an outsized role in fostering positive child/parents connections, benefitting family dynamics no matter what your family situation is like. Most of us do not have the ability of spending every summer day with our children but with a degree of planning, it’s relatively easy to come up with inexpensive, fun activities that will keep your family busy, create memorable moments, and foster the conversations and relationships that play an integral role in long-term communication with your children.

Get your kids involved in planning!

Hands-on parenting requires putting your devices away during an activity and asking your kids to do the same. Be sure to include your children in planning your days together- ask them what they want to do and explore some new interests with them. If they have a hand in the plan, they’ll be more interested and receptive to the activity. It

can be helpful to plan out the week’s program as a family on Sunday. Make a list of meals for the week or outdoor activities for nice weather enjoyment as well as indoor activities for the inevitable rainy day. Your local library is a fabulous resource for free, fun and educational opportunities and a wonderful place to meet other parents and children.

Create themed weeks or special days. A

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schedule for “Animal Week” might include bird watching, hopping a fishing boat at Captree or walking the shore at north or south shore beaches. Visits early and later in the day yield greater rewards with wildlife viewing, not to mention technicolor sunsets. If it’s rainy, watch The Lion King, for example, or do an animal craft. The internet offers hundreds of inexpensive craft ideas-children also have a wonderful imagination!

The Great Indoors

Rainy days at home can be relaxing and fun, perfect for baking a special treat, cooking a meal together, working on a jigsaw puzzle, arts & crafts, playing a board game or even making up their own board game! These activities encourage conversation, skill development and bring a satisfying end result. Selecting a movie or two that the family can enjoy together is much less expensive than an outing to a movie theater. Check out your local library’s book collection and introduce one of your childhood favorites to your kids. It’s a great way to talk about your own childhood and how it is different or similar to your children’s experiences. Don’t forget to pop your own popcorn or create a special snack.

The Great Outdoors

Families from all over the world visit Long Island beaches, parks and spend a day in New York City. You should too!

The Long Island’s Children’s Museum, the

Nassau County Museum of Art’s sculpture garden, the Planting Fields Arboretum, Old Westbury Gardens and many other beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces are just a few of the places for inexpensive family fun. You may be able to reserve free passes at your local library.

Think back to your own childhood and what you enjoyed as a kid. Remember the fun you had riding your bike, rollerblades or scooter? Long Island has many parks and family friendly bike trails. A destination adds enjoyment and interest. How about a lemonade stand? The website Playworks www.playworks.org/ offers plenty of fun games and ideas for groups of all sizes.

When you want to stay closer to home, try water balloons, sprinklers, or a chalk art contest. Planting an easy to grow garden of flowers and vegetables can encourage a lifelong interest in gardening.

While there is no shortage of summer fun on Long Island, its important to remember to keep a regular bedtime for your kids. If kids stay up too late and sleep in every morning, the transition to school will be more difficult.

The summer days are precious. Start making your plans for a memorable summer.

FCA’s Family Support team provides vital services to children and families who are vulnerable and at risk. Our Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-Op program, Pregnant & Parenting Teen Support (PACT), and Family Support programs all utilize an active parenting, hands-on approach that benefits all families.

—Submitted by Family and Children’s Association

Kids and parents participating in an FCA program. (Photo by FCA)

Erica Schifano of FCA.

(Photo by FCA)

COLUMNS

Look at Me

Jason and Dawn have been together for two years. They often defuse any arguments they have with comforting touch, such as a pat on the back or light touch on the shoulder. They have discussed the importance of this as a way to communicate that they are there for one another and love one another, even when in the middle of an argument. They have recently begun to explore other ways that they can remain connected, even when experiencing conflict. While touch can be an important component of relationships, as it helps partners bond and soothe one another, eye contact is also essential.

The Research

In a famous study conducted by Joan Kellerman, James Lewis, and James Laird (1989), participants were paired with strangers and

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Marisa T. Cohen, PhD

were instructed to either look at each other’s hands, look into their eyes, or look into their eyes and focus on how many times their partner was blinking. Those who were looking into one another’s eyes (mutual gaze) reported more affection than the pairs in other conditions.

The Application

The study discussed above was conducted in a laboratory setting, and it’s not that likely that you and your partner will sit down at a table and gaze into one another’s eyes in the middle of a heated discussion, debate, or quickly escalating conflict. However, there are ways to be mindful about the way in which you connect (using your eyes) when interacting with one another. Many people, when feeling embarrassed or ashamed will glance down and away from their partners. When angry, you may scrunch up your eyes to look more serious (or menacing). For many, our emotions are clearly displayed on our faces. Be cognizant of how you and your partner connect with one another in terms of your eye contact next time you engage. Attempt to keep eye contact with

What is the Festival of Shavuot?

As over three million people congregated at the foot of Mount Sinai, after forty years of trudging through the desert, the defining moment in Jewish history occurred. Through dust and clouds, The Creator’s voice emanated across the masses and transmitted the Ten Commandments. With great seriousness, each person who bore witness to this grand mass revelation accepted the responsibility of keeping them. Beginning Thursday evening, May 25th, we celebrate this monumental experience with the holiday of Shavuot.

The Hebrew word shavuot means “weeks” in English and represents the seven weeks between the exodus from Egypt and the receiving of the Torah. Following the second day of Passover, we count the 49 days of the Omer and then celebrate Shavuot on the 50th day. On this holiday, Jewish people attempt to merge their spiritual selves with the spirit of the Divine and fortify their souls by accepting the Torah anew. In essence, on Shavuot, Jews reaffirm the declaration they made to The Almighty upon receiving the commandments: “We will do, and we will listen.”

Because King Solomon described the Torah as “sweet as milk and honey under the tongue,” many reminiscent traditions are undertaken during the Shavuot festival. Some people study Torah from Thursday night until sunrise

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and on Friday, Jews around the world assemble, just as they did over three thousand years ago, to hear the recitation of the Ten Commandments. Furthermore, it is customary to eat a dairy meal and recite Yizkor, the prayer of remembrance, on Shabbat morning. During those same morning prayer services, the Book of Ruth is read, in homage to the fact that, just as Jews loyally accepted the Torah at Mount Sinai, Ruth, a convert, demonstrated her willingness to take upon the tenets of the Jewish religion. As she told her motherin-law, Naomi, “Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your G-d, my G-d.” Ruth was a young Moabite princess and her eventual conversion to Judaism earned her an important place in Jewish history. Generations later, the

your partner. This may be challenging at first, especially if this is something that you aren’t used to. Maintaining eye contact with one another not only communicates that you are engaged and interested in what your partner is saying, but as the research shows, can lead to feelings of affection. If this is too challenging to do when in the middle of a heated discussion, make sure that you end the conversation by having at least 30 seconds of uninterrupted eye contact, bonus points if you’re also holding one another’s hands.

Reference: Kellerman, J., Lewis, J., & Laird, J. D. (1989). Looking and loving: The effects of mutual gaze on feelings of romantic love. Journal of Research in Personality, 23(2), 145-161.

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union between the young Ruth and the 80-year-old Boaz would produce the brave King David, who is credited with building the first Temple. The Hebrew date upon which Shavuot falls also happens to be the day that King David, Ruth’s great-grandson, entered and exited the world. Samuel, the exulted biblical prophet, wrote the Book of Ruth as genealogical proof of his fine character.

My book, Ruth Talk: Questions and Answers on the Book of Ruth, is meant to be a companion to the Book of Ruth. Ruth Talk analyzes each segment of the four chapters in a way that brings the biblical characters to life and makes the story relevant to our time. My hope is that readers will come to see it as a powerful account of self-transformation, filled with elements of love, hope, fate and world reparation. Ruth Talk is written in an easy question-and-answer format that reveals timeless life lessons, nuanced meaning, and emotional depth, all found within the interpersonal challenges that our ancestors faced. I dearly wish people will pick up Ruth Talk

alongside the biblical Book of Ruth and have both an enriched reading experience and a soulful celebration of Shavuot festival because of it.

For this upcoming Festival of Shavuot, I’d like to give each person some encouragement: Each of us can figuratively ascend Mount Sinai. We may celebrate Shavuot once a year, but we experience Shavuot and reaffirm our allegiance to our Creator every time we take the Torah out of the ark, every time we listen to the reading of the Torah, and every time we engage in Torah study. This Shavuot, believe in your spiritual potential and make efforts to realize it. Find in your hearts the steadfast loyalty that Ruth possessed and watch yourselves become the recipients of untold spiritual reward. Perhaps your descendants will make priceless contributions to our future, as Ruth’s great-grandson, King David, did. Or perhaps you’ll find that just being a part of this journey, using our Torah as a blueprint and observing the commandments are all the fulfillment you need. Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Shavuot!

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Why Nassau Needs a Strong, Independent Inspector General’s Office

As a legislator who served during the height of corruption in Nassau County and witnessed the indictment of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, I know firsthand how important it is to have mechanisms in place to protect taxpayer money from the pitfalls of waste and fraud.

During the past few years, I have worked closely with my Minority Caucus colleagues to strengthen the integrity of Nassau’s procurement system and make the process of awarding contracts as fair and secure as possible. We did so by increasing the rigor of our contract reviews; requiring vendors to submit the names of all principals and any political contributions they have made; and mandating the disclosure of any violations

an applicant may have been issued. Soon after, we created the Office of the Inspector General and appointed the County’s first Inspector General, Jodi Franzese – a proud moment in my legislative career.

Operating as an independent official, the Inspector General and their team promote transparency and increase the accountability of County operations by reviewing each contract to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and the abuse of taxpayer money in Nassau County procurement.

Continued support for the Inspector General’s office is critical to further ensuring the integrity of our procurement system – one that encompasses hundreds of millions of dollars each year. However, it appears that

there are efforts being made to weaken this crucial County government watchdog.

After her four-year term expired at the end of 2022, the Inspector General worked for months without being reappointed by the Legislature, placing her and the entire office into an uncertain posture. Without the protection that being formally appointed by a bipartisan, 13-vote supermajority provides, the Inspector General’s ability to achieve its mission of serving as an independent watchdog is inherently weakened.

That is why the Minority Caucus introduced legislation in April to extend the Inspector General’s contract through 2026. Unfortunately, the Majority rejected our proposal, and the Inspector General recently

announced she will be leaving her position effective June 1.

Preserving and enhancing ethics safeguards like the Inspector General’s office will not only protect taxpayer money from waste, fraud, and abuse, it will also deter future bad actors and help to ensure that elected officials have all the information they need to reach informed decisions. The Minority Caucus will continue to fight tirelessly to dramatically improve the procurement process to make it more transparent, inclusive, and cost-effective – and it is essential for Nassau County to continue down this path.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, of Glen Cove, represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District.

PSEG Long Island Invites Students To Learn What It Takes To Be A Utility Worker

Whether it’s a blue-sky day or a stormy night, utility workers are on the job around the clock to keep the lights on. May was Electric Safety Month – an opportunity for PSEG Long Island to bring more than 50 students from Nassau BOCES to the PSEG Long Island Training Academy to teach them what it

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takes to be a utility worker. The students learned how PSEG Long Island provides safe, reliable power to the service area and how to be safe around electricity.

Students from Nassau BOCES toured the PSEG Long Island Training Academy with utility workers who will educate them about electricity, while touring the

five academies: substations, emergency services, underground and overhead lines, and meter maintenance. They also got a visual demonstration illustrating why it is important to stay away from downed power lines. The demonstration took place at the PSEG Long Island Training Academy in Hicksville, NY.

There was a climbing demonstration, visual demonstration on the dangers of working on and around high voltage wires, what to do if a power line falls on a car, home, or fence, and how wildlife can negatively interfere with power lines.

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ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

Summertime Art: A list of upcoming exhibits at iconic museums

BY LONG ISLAND WEEKLY STAFF editors@antonnews.com

Museums are a great place to get out of the hot, summer air into air conditioning. They are also great places to see some amazing art. Here is a list of museums in Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan that have exciting exhibits coming up this summer. What these museums have to offer is, of course, not limited to this list. Before visiting a museum, simply visit the websites listed below so that you know what exhibitions you’d like to focus your time on.

NASSAU COUNTY:

The Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr. in Roslyn Harbor. nassaumuseum.org.

Modigliani and the Modern Portrait (July 22 – Nov. 5, 2023): “Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project which authenticates paintings and drawings.”

QUEENS:

MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave. in Queens. momaps1.org.

Standing On The Corner: Seven

Prepared Pianos for the Seven African Powers (June 1 - Oct.9, 2023): “For their first durational museum presentation, the avant-garde musical ensemble

‘Standing on the Corner’ (American, est. 2016), led by Gio Escobar, will create a sonic, multimedia installation that brings together spiritual objects, modified instruments, and moving images. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a large-scale installation consisting of seven pianos distinctly presented and prepared, with symbolic objects inserted into their strings to create apparitional interventions. Forging connections between New York City, Puerto Rico, and Africa—reflecting Escobar’s own ancestral ties—the project imagines how spiritual and natural forces intersect with and bewitch our objects and environment. The installation makes

visible the inner workings of the pianos, as well as the artists’ intercession into the strings, through cameras installed inside of the instruments, with footage projected in real time. This work bridges Standing on the Corner’s interest in the urban modifications of ancient devotional practices of the Caribbean and Africa and proposes the destruction of Western musical traditions. The installation will be activated during concerts that harness the altered acoustics of each piano to summon the mysterious powers that possess them.”

BROOKLYN:

Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. brooklynmuseum.org.

Africa Fashion (June 23 - Oct.22, 2023): “Making its North American debut in Brooklyn, ‘Africa Fashion’ is the largest-ever presentation of the subject: more than 180 works, including standout pieces from the museum’s collections. Organized thematically, this multisensory experience features immersive displays of haute couture and ready-to-wear apparel, as well as photographs, literature, sketches, music, film and catwalk footage, textiles, and jewelry. More than forty designers and artists from twenty African countries are represented, from the vanguards who first gained worldwide attention, such as Kofi Ansah (Ghana) and Shade Thomas-Fahm (Nigeria), to the newest generation of cutting-edge creatives, such as Thebe Magugu (South Africa) and Gouled Ahmed (Djibouti). Many of their works are on view for the first time in the United States.”

MANHATTAN:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. in New York. metmuseum.org.

Van Gogh’s Cypresses (May 22 - Aug.27, 2023): “Van Gogh’s Cypresses is the first exhibition to focus on the trees—among the most famous in the history of art—immortalized in signature images by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). Such iconic pictures as ‘Wheat Field with Cypresses’ and ‘The Starry Night’ take their place as the centerpiece in a presentation that affords an unprecedented perspective on a motif virtually synonymous with the Dutch artist’s fiercely original power of expression. Some 40 works illuminate the extent of his fascination with the region’s distinctive flamelike evergreens as they successively sparked, fueled, and stoked his imagination over the course of two years in the South of France: from his initial sightings of the “tall and dark” trees in Arles to realizing their full, evocative potential (“as I see them”) at the asylum in Saint-Rémy. Juxtaposing landmark paintings with precious drawings and illustrated letters—many rarely, if ever, lent or exhibited together—this tightly conceived thematic exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to appreciate anew some of Van Gogh’s most celebrated works in a context that reveals the backstory of their invention for the first time.”

New Museum, 235 Bowery in New York. newmuseum.org.

Pepón Osorio: My Beating Heart/ Mi Corazón Latiente (June 29 - Sept. 17, 2023): “Informed by his background in theater and performance as well as his experiences as a child services case worker and professor, Osorio’s richly textured sculptures and installations are deeply invested in political, social, and cultural issues affecting Latinx and working class communities in the United States. Installed in the New Museum’s Second Floor galleries, the exhibition will focus on the elaborate, large-scale, multimedia environments that Osorio has been creating since the early 1990s, often developed through long-term conversations and collaborations with individuals in the neighborhoods where they were first shown. This exhibition will provide an opportunity to experience Pepón Osorio’s new and most iconic projects together for the first time, and demonstrate the distinctive ways in which he creates encompassing environments that illustrate personal stories and reveal crucial societal concerns. Taken from an eponymous work, the title of the exhibition addresses themes that resonate throughout Osorio’s practice, including the simultaneous resilience and fragility of human life, the values and desires that propel humanity, and the fundamental urgency to better care for one another.”

‘Jeanne Hébuterne au Chapeau et collier’ by Amedeo Modigliani. (Public Domain photo)

‘Wheat Field with Cypresses’ by Vincent van Gogh. (Public domain photo)

HOMES

Recently Sold

This stylish and sought after “A” model in great location begins at the grand entry foyer which flows to a spacious living room and back deck access overlooking the lush green space. The unit, at 62 Windsor Gate Drive in Manhasset Hills, sold on May 2 for $933,000. It has 2,300 square feet of living space, including its lovely dining room and eat-in-kitchen with granite countertops. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor. The updated master ensuite has a new walk-in closet and an additional bedroom suite. There is an additional bedroom and office space upstairs. The home has three bathrooms in total and closets throughout. The home has an aboveground oil tank and a new furnace.

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John Shopis Recognized For Service To Community

In recognition of National Volunteer Month recently, PSEG Long Island celebrates its employees who support their neighbors throughout the year through community service.

During the year and throughout the month of April, PSEG Long Island employees enjoy giving back to their communities. In April, they mobilized to assist the Red Cross in installing smoke detectors in homes in Hempstead; commemorated Earth Day and Arbor Day by providing Long Islanders with energy-saving trees in Hauppauge and East Meadow; and joined Island Harvest Food Bank in Greenlawn to pack and distribute food to members of the community.

“Throughout the year our employees show their commitment to their neighbors through community service in the towns and villages where they live and work,” said David Lyons, interim president and

COO of PSEG Long Island.

“National Volunteer Month provides the perfect backdrop to say thanks and recognize the people in our organization who do so much for so many.”

John Shopis of Seaford participated in the food distribution.

“It was great to be back out participating with fellow employees at this community service event,” said Shopis. “I met a nice group of people who are all dedicated to helping other Long Island families. Our customers were thankful for the food and supplies they received. This event shows the dedication and caring attitude of our employees, who are also neighbors. It’s great to work for a company that gives back and is appreciated by the customers we serve.”

PSEG Long Island is committed to giving back to the people and communities it serves.

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This beautifully expanded cape at 113 Greenway West in Manhasset Hills sold on April 11 for $925,000. It has three updated bedrooms and three bathrooms. The kitchen has also been updated and has granite countertops and steel appliances. It has hardwood floors throughout, a formal dining room and a spacious living room with a fireplace. There is also a large family room in the back of the home. The backyard is fenced in. There is a large covered balcony above the garage and the home has a full, finished basement. The home is within the Herricks School District and is in close proximity to major highways, shopping and many other amenities and conveniences.

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.

PSEG Long Island employee, John Shopis of Seaford, helps pack food for a recent Island Harvest food distribution in Greenlawn.

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Mia Babino: Exceptional Field Hockey Player Heads To SUNY Cortland With Many Honors

BY JANET BURNS jburns@antonmediagroup.com

As high school varsity athletes from around the county are signing on with their almamaters-to-be, Carle Place senior Mia Babino is heading off to college with plenty of accolades under her belt.

As a varsity field hockey player, Babino has spent four years tearing up mid-field at Carle Place High School, which has a hearty (and trophy-laden) athletic tradition, including in its field hockey program.

Over her final year with the team, Babino has put together quite an impressive collection of awards herself. For one thing, Babino received AllConference, All-League, All-County Honorable Mention and All-Long Island 2nd Team honors. She also took part in the Nassau County Girls’ Field

Hockey Exceptional Senior game.

In addition to being a serious contender on the field, Babino has worked hard at her studies, and received an All-Scholar Athlete

award for her academic achievements in the classroom.

After an extended college search, Babino was ultimately the recipient of multiple

offers from Division 1, 2 and 3 schools. Babino said that keeping a balance between academics and sports was extremely important in her decision for where to begin her post-secondary career.

In the end, Mia chose to attend SUNY Cortland and is excited to become a Red Dragon next fall. In addition to bringing her stick skills to campus, Babino will be studying Elementary Education as an undergraduate.

Orlin & Cohen is proud to support our community’s best high school athletes, just as we support all athletes’ orthopedic needs.

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Mia Babino

Carle Place senior and varsity athlete

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Even as a freshman, Mia Babino was tearing up the field for Carle Place. (Credit: Frank Rizzo)

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Robert “Bob” Hemm

A Life of Exploration and Friendship

Robert “Bob” Hemm, a man who embraced life with a passion for adventure, friendship, and an unyielding thirst for exploration, has le an indelible legacy that continues to inspire others on their own extraordinary journeys.

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Born into the challenging era of the Great Depression, Bob discovered solace and opportunity through a scholarship that propelled him into the vibrant tapestry of St. Bernard’s School. It was here that the seeds of his insatiable curiosity were sown, igniting a ame that would guide him through a life adorned with thrilling escapades.

From a young age, Bob understood that true growth lies beyond the familiar. He dared to step outside the con nes of comfort, believing that dancing with danger, if only eetingly, enlivens the spirit and nurtures personal transformation. With a rallying cry to embrace the world around us, he beckoned others to embark on their own grand adventures, where the uncharted territories of personal and professional lives intermingle and ignite.

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Yet, it was through the tapestry of friendship that Bob found his greatest joy. Each chapter of his life was an invitation for kindred spirits to join him, weaving a symphony of camaraderie that ampli ed the beauty of shared experiences. As if co-written by cherished companions, his adventures transcended mere conquests, celebrating the unparalleled gi of connection that weaves us together. In the embrace of extraordinary friends, Bob discovered that the true essence of life lies in the shared laughter, tears, and boundless exploration that knows no bounds. Bob’s life was a testament to living each moment with unwavering passion, fearlessly traversing the world and collecting wisdom like precious jewels along the way. His thirst for knowledge knew no boundaries, and he tirelessly shared his tales, igniting the ames of possibility within others. rough the colorful tapestry of his adventures and experiences, people discovered the art of charting their own paths, transforming the stages of life into hand-drawn maps that led to unimagined horizons. He unlocked the realms of imagination, teaching us how to infuse our existence with love, ful llment, and an unwavering devotion to exploration.

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JUL 22Johnny Mathis

AUG 5Air Supply

AUG 8Richard Marx

AUG 9The Concer t: A Tribute to Abba

AUG 18 Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

AUG 19The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

SEP 9Lar Enterprises Presents: Oh What A Night of Rock & Roll

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

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OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 21Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11Paul Anka

NOV 12Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adriant Belew, Scrote & more

NOV 19Howie Mandel

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

Beyond the boundaries of earthly constraints, Bob’s love for ight soared to new heights. A master of the skies, he reveled in the symphony of engines, embracing the freedom that came with being a pilot. As a parachuter, he fearlessly de ed gravity, embracing the exhilaration of defying limits and embracing the unknown. His mastery extended beneath the surface, as a skilled diver who delved into the depths, uncovering the mysteries concealed by the oceans’ embrace.

Yet, his ventures were not limited to the realm of adventure alone. Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to conquer the world of business, where he harnessed his resources to promote exploration and the wellbeing of others, a true pioneer of possibility.

Robert “Bob” Hemm’s spirit and unwavering dedication to discovery will forever illuminate our path. His legacy extends far beyond mere existence, intertwining with the fabric of life itself, urging us to live, love, and explore with boundless enthusiasm.

In the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him, Bob’s light will continue to shine, illuminating the extraordinary possibilities that await those who dare to chase their dreams. As we bid him farewell, let us celebrate his life by embracing the great adventure that awaits us all.

On behalf of everyone at Anton Media Group, we will miss Bob’s monthly visits & we send our thoughts and prayers to our Angela Anton.

State Senator Martinez Introduces Legislation To Increase Protections For Wild, Exotic Animals

Senator Monica R. Martinez has introduced bill S6211, which establishes a definition for exotic animals and expands the existing definition of wild animals. The bill further prohibits exotic animals from being harbored, traded, imported, sold or owned as pets in the same way as wild animals.

“Wild and exotic animals require specific conditions and environments to survive. The habitats in which these animals live in the wild are far from conditions that exist in New York. Any business operating with the intent of profiting by selling these exotic animals should be held accountable under the law for the unethical treatment of animals,” stated Senator Martinez.

The bill clearly defines a wild animal as an indigenous, non-domesticated animal native to the country in which they live, and an exotic animal as a wild animal with an origin of a different continent. The bill further lists all families and orders that would be protected, some of which include sloths, kangaroos, hyenas, elephants, wallabies and armadillos.

This bill has swiftly garnered support from a number of organizations. John Di Leonardo, Anthrozoologist and Executive Director of Humane Long Island said,

“Humane Long Island applauds Senator Martinez for introducing essential legislation to amend New York State’s prohibition on keeping wild animals to include exotic

animals such as sloths and kangaroos. Sloths are tree-dwelling, tropical animals with sharp teeth and four-inch claws. They are mostly deaf and nearly blind when exposed to bright light. Red kangaroos are the largest marsupial in the world, growing up to 6ft tall and weighing up to 200lbs. A pet Gray kangaroo, which is roughly half the size of a Red kangaroo, made international news last year after he killed his owner and blocked paramedics from reaching him before being shot dead by the police. Wild animals are not pets and treating them like dogs or cats endangers children and animals alike.”

Edita Birnkrant, Executive Director of NYCLASS said, “NYCLASS is thrilled that NY State Senator Martinez has introduced much-needed legislation to expand the definition of ‘wild’ animals prohibited from being imported, sold or owned in New York. This important bill will prevent thousands

of non-native animals from being exploited and endangered by wildlife traffickers recklessly selling these animals to New Yorkers who may not understand that animals such as sloths, kangaroos, ostriches, emus and many others should never be pets. NYCLASS strongly supports the passage of this bill and will work with the Senator to help enact it into law.”

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to garner additional support and pass this much needed legislation. It is inhumane and unethical for wild and exotic animals to be sold or kept as pets in New York State. These are not animals that should be closely interacting with people on a daily basis,” stated Senator Martinez. This bill would not apply to facilities, sanctuaries and other exclusions under current law.

—Submitted by the office of Senator Monica R. Martinez

A sloth, an animal native to Central and South America. (Photo by Meg Jerrard via Unsplash)

Raynham Hall Museum Delights Community With Love Re-Awakened Ball

Raynham Hall Museum has become known in the Gold Coast region of Long Island for its spectacularly fun and over-the-top fundraising events, and its recent party, the Love Re-Awakened Ball, was no exception.

The museum honored three outstanding local press outlets, including Anton Media Group. A group of renowned designers, including benefit co-chairs Jamie and Frantz Arty of Oyster Bay, and Tré & David LaVoúx-Ganci of Glen Cove, created individual tablescapes to transform the ballroom at The Muttontown Club in East Norwich. Gorgeous silent auction items, a robust live auction led by auctioneer extraordinaire Russell Koster, and a roulette wheel of wine bottles for a “Spinthe-Bottle” game completed the party. Live music, by the legendary Lester Lanin Orchestra, brought guests to their feet throughout the evening.

“These designers are all so immensely talented, and we love seeing all the beautiful but incredibly different looks they come up with,” said Harriet Gerard Clark, the museum’s executive director.

The annual event supports the nearly 300-year-old Townsend family home, bringing to life the history of Revolutionary War espionage, domestic life, and decorative arts. Contributions enable the museum to give back to Long Island school children with field trip scholarships, educational programs, and exhibits, as well as preservation of the house, its vast and intriguing collections, and other operational support.

For further information on past and upcoming events, contact Raynham Hall Museum, located at 30 West Main Street in Oyster Bay, at 516-922-6808 or check the website at www.raynhamhallmuseum.org.

—Submitted by Raynham Hall

Iris Picone, Vice President of Operations at Anton

Media Group, left, Harriet Gerard Clark, Harriet Gerard Clark, Executive Director of Raynham Hall, and John Canning, Commissioner of Human Resources for Town of Oyster Bay. (Contributed photo)

Northwell Teaches Lifesaving Training At School

Student Sydney Brewer led the effort for critical training at her school.

Northwell Health led Stop the Bleed training for hundreds of students at Bellmore-Merrick’s John F. Kennedy High School on May 12. The lifesaving training taught students how to staunch bleeding from trauma in the critical moments before paramedics arrive at the scene, which has shown to often be the difference between life and death.

The training was possible thanks to the effort of Sydney Brewer, a junior at the school. Sydney led a fundraising effort and purchased 60 Stop the Bleed kits for her school – and was instrumental in getting staff from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset to come teach the students how to use them.

“I’m the same age as the kids in the Sandy Hook shooting, and I knew I had to do something about it,” said Sydney, who is 17. “It makes me so proud that my hard work has paid off and now I can help people help other people.”

Gun violence is on the rise across the country, which is what spurred Sydney on. There have already been more than 200 mass shootings this year, which are defined

as shootings in which four or more people are injured or killed, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Additionally, this May marks the fifth annual National Stop the Bleed Month, which highlights the importance of learning this critical skill.

Students were shown how to pack wounds to stop bleeding and apply tourniquets. They also learned that gun violence is not the only situation in which this training can be used. Critical wounds can occur during car crashes, falls and when doing

yard work. A person with a severe wound can bleed to death in about three minutes, which is often before paramedics or police can arrive on the scene. Knowing how to stop bleeding from an open wound can save lives.

“Learning how to stop bleeding is a vital skill that can save lives,” said Matthew Bank, MD, executive director of the Northwell Trauma Institute. “This type of grassroots event is exciting and very feasible. The Northwell Trauma Institute is happy to collaborate with anyone to set up Stop The Bleed training events.”

Northwell doctors, nurses and EMTs taught more than 500 students at JFK High School during the day-long session, and are teaching hundreds more on May 19. When they’re done, the entire student body will be trained in stopping bleeding.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our students,” said John F. Kennedy High School Principal Gerard Owenburg. “Getting the kits was one thing. But having the training and the students having the knowledge has really brought it to another level.”

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Northwell Health Dr. Matthew Bank, Stop the Bleed Trainer Catherine Dunckley and Bellmore JFK High School student Sydney Brewer.

(Photo by Northwell Health)

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Molloy University Professor And Author, Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis, Holds Book Signing

Growing Up in an Immigrant Household and Community: Essays by Descendants of Immigrants

Molloy University Professor in the School of Education and Human Services, Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis, signed copies of her latest book Growing Up in an Immigrant Household and Community: Essays by Descendants of Immigrants, about what it was like to grow up in an immigrant household and community, at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church on May 3.

The experiences that Vicky endured growing up as a first-generation American of Greek immigrant parents have resonated with Vicky throughout her life and helped serve as inspiration when writing her book. Divided into five sections—Challenges and Hardships, Fond Childhood Memories of the Immigrant Community, The Immigrant Household and Food, Life Lessons Learned from Immigrants Parents, Life Lessons

Learned from Immigrant Grandparents—the essays aim to give a voice to descendants of immigrants. The fellow authors with backgrounds from countries all around the world are sharing their personal stories from being raised by immigrant parents or grandparents.

With more than 80 people in attendance, the book signing encouraged guests to

exchange their own stories of their encounters of growing up as an immigrant or a descendant of an immigrant. Dr. Giouroukakis then read an excerpt from the chapter Mamma Dina: Food as Love, that was dedicated to her mother.

Benefits from the book signing were donated to The Archangel Michael Ladies Philoptochos Society, where women are given the opportunity to actively assist those less fortunate and to make a difference.

“Growing up, I struggled with my identity and finding a balance between my Greek and American cultures, said Dr. Giouroukakis. “Through this book, I want to honor my parents and all immigrant parents as well as their children, the hardships they endured and the joys they experienced in their household and community as they sought to define their cultural identity.”

About Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis

Vicky Giouroukakis, Ph.D. (née Vasiliki Menexas), is a Professor in the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy University, Rockville Centre, New York. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in adolescent literacy, English education,

instructional strategies, and TESOL. Before her tenure at Molloy, Vicky taught English at a public high school in Queens, NY, and ESL to adolescents and adults.

She is the co-author of several books: the Kendall Hunt textbook, Back to the Basics of Teaching: Best Practices for Diverse Learners (2020); the ASCD book, Achieving Next Generation Literacy: Using the Tests (You Think) You Hate to Teach the Students You Love (2016); the Corwin best-seller, Getting to the Core of English Language Arts, Grades 6–12: How to Meet the Common Core State Standards with Lessons from the Classroom (2012), and Getting to the Core of Literacy for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, Grades 6-12 (2013). Website: www.vickygio.com

About Molloy University

Molloy University, an independent Catholic University based in Rockville Centre, was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic in Amityville, NY. The University serves a student population of approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students. Molloy students can earn degrees in a variety of outstanding

PedalShare Bike Share Program Returns To Port Washington For The Summer

Town of North Hempstead

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte

is proud to announce the return of PedalShare, the popular bike share program, in Port Washington.

“I am so excited to welcome PedalShare back to Port Washington,” said Councilmember Dalimonte. “This helps promote ecofriendly transportation while allowing residents and visitors to discover all that our wonderful community has to offer.”

PedalShare is a bike share program on Long Island with more than 200 bikes and 50 stations. As part of the program here in North Hempstead, stations are located at Town Dock, Manorhaven Beach Park, and the Port Washington Long Island Rail Road Station. PedalShare maintains the bikes, and the program is offered at no cost to the Town.

Bikes can be accessed using the PedalShare App which is available for

smartphones. Rentals cost $4 per hour, $35 per day, or $59 annually. For more information on PedalShare, please visit: www. ridepedalshare.com

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte encourages residents to grab a PedalShare bike this summer. (Contributed photo)

academic programs, including nursing, business, education, social work, music therapy, computer studies and many more.

Successful Catalytic Converter Serial Number Installation Event

North Hempstead Town Council

Member Mariann Dalimonte and the Port Washington Police Department hosted a free catalytic converter serial number installation event for residents living in the unincorporated areas of Port Washington, Village of Baxter Estates, and the Village of Port Washington North on Sunday, May 7.

“On behalf of myself and the Port Washington Police Department, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to Craig Botts Service Station on Shore Road,” said Council Member Dalimonte. “We appreciate their generosity and their donation of space, equipment, staff, and expertise for this event.”

Participating residents received a serial

number etched onto their catalytic converter, making it more difficult for thieves to steal and sell catalytic converters for profit. The event was aimed at reducing catalytic converter theft. All serial numbers were entered into a national database which tracks the sale and recycling of catalytic converters at scrap yards.

Due to the success of the event, Council Member Dalimonte and the Port Washington Police Department plan on hosting another event in future at Craig Botts Service Station. Please sign up for Council Member Dalimonte’s newsletter at www.northhempsteadny.gov/district6 to find out when the next event will take place. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Councilmember Dalimonte (center) joins the Port Washington Police Department Commissioners in hosting a catalytic converter serial number installation event for residents. (Contributed photos)

—Submitted by Molloy University

Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis

(Photo credit: Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis)

Town’s Memorial Day Commemoration And Fireworks

May 27, 6:30 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor

Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 27, with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

“The Town is so pleased to announce the annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks show at North Hempstead Beach Park,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Memorial Day serves as an opportunity to honor the members of our Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. I urge all who attend to take the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave men and women for our country. Additionally, the Town will offer free parking for veterans and active-duty military on the night of the event as a gesture of appreciation for all that the men and women currently enlisted in the military, as well as our veterans, have done in service to our country.”

This year, the Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks Extravaganza will feature a fireworks display by Santore Fireworks and musical entertainment from Decadia featuring hit songs from the 80s to today.

The Town is pleased to offer free parking for veterans and active duty military for the Annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks Extravaganza. Parking passes will be available at various facilities throughout the Town with a proof of ID.

The free parking passes for active military members and veterans will be issued at the following locations:

North Hempstead Proclaims May Jewish American Heritage Month

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, and the Town Board recently welcomed the American Jewish Committee (AJC), Jewish Community Relations Council Long Island (JCRC-LI) and StandWithUs to Town Hall on May 2 to officially recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month.

Officials celebrated the significant contributions made by Jewish Americans and paid tribute to the Jewish Americans who have shaped our country. North Hempstead presented a proclamation of recognition in honor of the special occasion.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

their government-issued VA card or an active military ID.

The Veterans parking pass applies only when the main lot at North Hempstead Beach Park is still open. When the lot is full, overflow parking is available for free with shuttle bus transportation.

Gates open at 3 p.m., and the program will start at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin approximately at 9:15 p.m.

Food will be available for purchase. Food trucks onsite will include: B Bistro: A Taste of Vietnam, Fast Eddie’s Pizza, Sausage Kings, The Milk and Sugar Truck, Trini Bites, and more.

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Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park Office of the Town Clerk—200 Plandome Rd., Manhasset

North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center—141 Garden St., Westbury Michael J. Tully Park—1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

Qualifying residents will need to show

The event is free, but vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee (cash only). When the lot is full free overflow parking will be available with free shuttle bus transportation. No drop-offs or walk-ins allowed. Attendees are urged to leave dogs at home due noise sensitivity; however, service dogs are welcome.

For more information, please visit www. northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or 516869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Catholic Health Brings Attention To Stroke Awareness Month

North Hempstead Councilmember Peter Zuckerman joined Catholic Health St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center on Thursday, May 11 in honor of Stroke Awareness Month. As part of his visit, he took a tour of the DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education, and took a glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure screening which can help provide warning signs of a stroke.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

From the left: Sue Palo, Director of Community & Rehabilitation Services and Councilmember Peter Zuckerman with the St. Francis Outreach Bus.

Councilmember Peter Zuckerman gets a health screening for Stroke Awareness Month. (Contributed photos)

Martin Park—1601

From the left: Council Member Peter Zuckerman, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council Long Island, American Jewish Committee Long Island Region President Arnie Herz, StandWithUs Executive Director Avi Posnick, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, Councilmember David Adhami, and Councilmember Dennis Walsh proclaim May Jewish American Heritage Month. (Contributed photo)

Spring Sprucing

Memorial Day Parade

Port Washington American Legion Post No. 509

Port Washington American Legion Post No. 509 has selected World War II Marine Corps Veteran Martin (Marty) Kramer to be our Post’s Grand Marshal for this year’s Memorial Day Parade.

Arbor Day celebration

The Port Washington Garden Club has had a busy spring. Beautiful pansies, donated by Falconer Florists, were planted at the window boxes at the Port Washington Train Station and in planters at the Kawanis Memorial, outside of the Port Washington Town Dock.

To celebrate Arbor Day, Garden Club members, along with Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, joined together to dedicate the lovely Pin Oak Tree in Sunset Park, donated and planted by L & K Dileo landscaping, in memory of Gay Pearsall.

In early May, the Garden Club had a successful Plant and Yard Sale fund raiser. A beautiful spring day brought out lots of

Pansies at the Port Washington Train Station

(Contributed photos)

shoppers. In mid-May, the Garden Club volunteers planted beautiful summer annuals, provided by the Port Art Guild at Elderfields on Port Washington Boulevard. Creating great curb appeal at the Port Washington Town Dock, the Garden Club members provided garden maintenance, planting and mulching along the white anchor area.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Garden Club

Marty enlisted at the age of 17 in 1944. Deployed to the Pacific Theatre he was wounded on July 1st on the Island of Guam and received medals and ribbons which are now in a drawer at his home. When told he was going to be this year’s Grand Marshal he stated, ”My time in the Marine Corps was quite memorable and I would certainly do it again”

Marty currently lives in Manhasset with his wife of sixty-seven years, Margot.

The event is on Monday, May 29, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please plan to watch our parade which begins at Campus Drive, proceeds down Port Washington Boulevard and Main Street to the Sousa Memorial Bandshell. The parade will be followed by a Memorial Day Commemorative Service at the Bandshell.

—Submitted by Douglas W. Weston, Commander Port Washington American Legion Post 509

2023 Grand Marshal Martin Kramer (Contributed photo)

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Port Washington Union Free School District Budget Vote Results

On Tuesday, May 16, the Port Washington Union Free School District hosted a vote for the 2023-2024 school budget and two Board of Education seats. The following results were sent to the Port Washington News after the vote:

2023-2024 School Budget

Approved-YES 1,951/ NO 522

The Board of Education’s proposed 2023-2024 school budget passed, in the amount of $184,265,295. This amount is a 5.39 percent increase over the current year’s budget. The proposed tax levy increase is 2.63 percent, which is below the tax cap limit for Port Washington.

Board of Education Seats

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FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against GAIL M. DIMICCO-CAMPBELL, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 76 Graywood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050. Sec 4 Block 80 Lot 95 & 96. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Manorhaven, Township of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $741,791.87 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007861/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee NY-362.000007-16

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J9, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005J9, Plaintiff, vs. WILIAMS SANDOVAL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 16, 2023, 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 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 87 Harbor Road, Port Washington, NY 11050. 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 Port Washington, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 4, Block J and Lot 30. Approximate amount of judgment is $507,377.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001380/2016. 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.

Sanford Strenger, Esq., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, I, Meghan Kelly, the Village Clerk-Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Village of Baxter Estates, New York, have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the current year for the collection of taxes levied therein. I will receive taxes from June 1, 2023 through and including July 1, 2023 between 9:00am and 4:00pm, weekdays only, excluding holidays, or by U.S. Mail, at the following address: Inc. Village of Baxter Estates 315 Main Street Port Washington, NY 11050 Taxes paid by or postmarked

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by July 1, 2023 should be without additional charge. All taxes which remain unpaid after July 1, 2023, shall have an added additional five percent (5%) interest for the month of July, and for each month and a fraction thereafter, an additional interest payment, which shall be computed at the maximum percentage rate permitted, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law until said taxes and accrued interest are paid in full.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Nora Haagenson, Mayor Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer, Collector of Taxes Inc. Village of Baxter Estates Port Washington, NY Dated: May 24, 2023

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The annual return of The Judith White Foundation, Inc. for the calendar year December 31, 2022 is available at its principal office located at 14 Vanderventer Avenue, Ste. 101, Port Washington, NY 11050 for inspection during normal business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. The principal manager is Jeffrey Kovner.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on June 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, to consider the adoption of an ordinance rescinding a reserved parking space and town ordinance and establishing other parking regulations on Harbor Road, Port Washington, pursuant to the authority contained in Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ordinance would rescind a reserved parking space on the south side of Harbor Road, Port Washington, New York, from a point 79 feet east of the east curb line of Bay Green Lane, east for a distance of 36 feet and;

PLEASE TAKE FUR-

THER NOTICE that the ordinance would rescind Town Ordinance #30 of 2011, adopted on December 13, 2011, a No Parking Anytime on the south side of Harbor Road, Port Washington, from a point 30 feet east of the east curb line of Bay Green Lane, east, for a distance of 49 feet; and

PLEASE TAKE FUR-

THER NOTICE that the ordinance would establish a Three Hour Parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays on the south

side of Harbor Road, Port Washington from a point 30 feet east of the east curb line of Bay Green Lane, east, for distance of 85 feet; and

PLEASE TAKE FUR-

THER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed ordinance is posted on the Town’s website and on file in the Office of the Town Clerk where it may be viewed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

Dated: Manhasset, New York May 2, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA

TOWN CLERK

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PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, on the following applications:

New Cases:

1. Application of Maidman/ Steamboat Landing LLC for a Variance pursuant to Chapter 176, Article III Section 176-18 (C) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to maintain a swimming pool and patio with a side yard setback of 8.8’ and a generator with a side yard setback of 5.5’ where 20 feet is the minimum required of the property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 27 Astor Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block B, Lot 2 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

2. Application of Seibald for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 132-4 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new dwelling or 50% or greater addition/ alteration, a two-story single-family residence on property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 96 West Creek Farms Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block C, Lot 222 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

3. Application of Seibald for a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to remove 350 cubic yards and move 2100 cubic yards of fill around the property owned by them in a Residence B District and located at 96 West Creek Farms Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block C, Lot 222 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The applications, plans, specifications, and Decision and Order are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tib-

bits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN

LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK

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LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to Section 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, I Liz Gaynor, Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point, Nassau County, New York have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the current year for the collection of taxes levied therein. I will receive taxes at the Village Office, 26 Tibbits Lane from June 1, 2023 to and including July 6, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, or by U.S. Mail; at the following address:

Inc. Village of Sands Point P.O. Box 188

Port Washington, New York 11050

Taxes paid by July 6, 2023 or with a timely official United States postmark should be without additional charge. All taxes for which payment has not been received by the Village and remain unpaid after July 6, 2023, shall have an added (5%) interest for the month of July, and for each month and a fraction thereafter, an additional interest payment, which shall be computed at the maximum percentage rate permitted, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law, until said taxes and accrued interest are paid in full.

INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

LIZ GAYNOR

VILLAGE CLERK

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, I the undersigned Village Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Village of Flower Hill, New York have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the current year for collection of taxes levied therein, and I will receive taxes at the Village Office, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Flower Hill, from June 1, 2023 to and including August 1, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and for that said period of time, taxes assessed upon such roll may be paid to me without additional charge. With respect to all such taxes remaining unpaid after August 1, 2023, five (5%) percent will be added for the first month or fraction thereof, and additional

interest as provided for pursuant to Section 1432 of the Real Property Tax Law shall be added for each additional month or fraction thereof, thereafter, until paid.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Randall Rosenbaum,

Mayor

Suzanne Tangredi, Village Treasurer- Collector

of Taxes

Dated: May 24, 2023

May 31, 2023

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INC. VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL

PUBLIC HEARING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES DESIGNATION OF LANDMARK STATUS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill has identified certain properties within the Village to be considered for designation as landmarks. The Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing regarding the approval of Landmark designation of the following properties at Village Hall located at 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York 11030 in said Village on June 5, 2023, at 7:30 PM: FHLPC 4/22: The Frederick M. Eastman Carriage House, 7 West Shore Road, Roslyn, NY 11576, S-6, B-076, L-50.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that this meeting will be open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

RONNIE SHATZKAMER

Village Administrator, Inc. Village of Flower Hill

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21394 – Michael Rogers & Diana Morales-Rogers; 39-41 Neulist

Ave., Port Washington, Section 5, Block J, Lot 112; Zoned Residence-C Appeal for Determination or in the alternative a variance from § 70-231 to legalize an attic with habitable spaces.

APPEAL #21395 – Patrick & Claudine Ward; 1 Sandy Hollow Rd., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 3, Lot 1; Zoned Residence-C Variances from §§ 70-49.C and 70-50.B to construct additions that make the house too big and to construct a front porch too close to the street.

APPEAL #21396 – Kate Nellans; 95 Reid Ave., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 59, Lot 185; Zoned Residence-A Variances from §§ 70-29.C, 70-32.7, 70-100.1.A, 70208.F, 70-100.1.D to construct additions to a home that would make the house too big, with an eave that is too high, to construct a detached garage in a side yard (not permitted) that is too close to a house on an adjoining property and to expand the habitable space of a pre-existing non-conforming third floor attic.

APPEAL #21397 – Robert Burrows; 27 Mitchell Rd., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 112, Lots 460-463; Zoned Residence-B Variance from § 70-40.C to construct additions that are too close to the street.

APPEAL #21209 - Port Washington Fire Department, Inc.; 423 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington; Section 6, Block 59, Lots 50 & 51; Zoned: Residence-B. Variances from §§70-38, 7041.D and 70-103.M to construct an addition to a fire house that is too close to the front property lines of a corner property and too close to the side property line, with a loading zone located in the front yard.

Plans are available for public viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive.

Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

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INC. VILLAGE OF MANORHAVEN

WORK SESSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Board of Trustees

shall hold a Work Session to review and discuss pertinent matters on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Manorhaven, 33 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the public is invited to attend, but no public comment will be permitted at this session. Those in need of special assistance should notify the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer in advance.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Manorhaven, New York

May 23, 2023

Jacqueline Zimbardi Village Clerk-Treasurer

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AVISO LEGAL

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las elecciones annuales de la Incorporated Village of Sands Point se llevarán a cabo el martes 20 de junio de 2023 en Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050 y que dicho centro de votación se abrirá al mediodia del dia mencionado y se cerrará a las 9:00 p.m. Los cargos que se cubrirán, sus mandatos y los nombres y las direcciones de las personas nominadas son los siguientes:

Cargo:Alcalde Peter A. Forman Mondato: Dos An s Vanderbilt Drive Sands Point, NY 11050

Cargo:FideicomisarioJeffrey Moslow Mondato: Dos An s Sterling Lane Sands Point, NY 11050

Cargo:FideicomisariaElena Karabatos Mondato: Dos An s Shorewood Drive Sands Point, NY 11050

POR ORDEN DEL LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS

VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

LIZ GAYNOR, SECRETARIA DE LA VILLA

LEGAL NOTICE

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Village Election of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050 and said polling place shall be opened at Noon of said day and shall close at 9:00 p.m. The offices to be filled, the terms thereof, and the names and addresses of persons nominated are:

Office:MayorPeter A. Forman Term: Two Years

Vanderbilt Drive Sands Point, NY 11050

Office:TrusteeJeffrey Moslow Term: Two Years

Sterling Lane

Sands Point, NY 11050

Office:TrusteeElena Karabatos Term: Two Years

Shorewood Drive

Sands Point, NY 11050

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK

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Stephen George Lubar

Stephen George Lubar, age 70, of Naples, Florida passed away on May 6, 2023. Born on February 3, 1953 in Mexico City, Mexico he was the son of Robert and Patricia Lubar of New York, New York and brother to John, Nicholas, and Andrew.

Steve was raised in Port Washington where he was a devoted long-distance runner and tennis player. He is a 1971 graduate of Paul D. Schreiber High School who went on to Swarthmore College graduating in 1975. At Schreiber, Steve played clarinet in the band and earned varsity letters in cross-country, wrestling, and track. During the 1970’s, Steve regularly ran in road races in the New York City area as well as competing in the Boston and New York Marathons multiple times. Steve worked for several years at Shore Tennis Club and later ran Steve Lubar’s Olympic Village shop on Port Boulevard.

During his lifetime, Steve managed many pro-shops and coordinated tournaments at multiple tennis clubs in Florida, Hawaii, and other locations. Steve made many friends over his lifetime and he could easily engage in conversations with anyone about the sports world and current events. Ultimately, Steve “retired” to the Naples area to enjoy the climate and to be close to the friends he made in southwest Florida.

Steve is survived by his three brothers, John, Nicholas, Andrew; nieces, Candace Lubar, Katherine Lubar, Tansey Summers-Lubar; nephews Eric Lubar, Geordie Summers-Lubar; many cousins; and Aunt Toni Raney. He will be missed by family and friends scattered across North America.

No formal funeral service is planned per Steve’s wishes. For online condolences, please visit www.fullernaples.com.

Donations in honor of Steve can be made to Help A Diabetic Child online at www.helpadiabeticchild.org or send a monetary donation to Help A Diabetic Child (HADC)

P.O. Box 110161, Naples, FL 34108

LEAD ‘EM UP

Two Port Washington student-athletes receive National GREEN13 Leadership Award

The LEAD ‘EM UP organization recognized two Port Washington student-athletes, Ally Carillo and Sam Mills, by awarding them with their national leadership award, the GREEN13 award. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and character at the highest level and is given annually to thirteen student-athletes from around the country. Each winner is nominated by their coach or teacher, and this year, Carillo and Mills were rewarded for their outstanding leadership qualities. Carillo is on the varsity

volleyball, softball and track and field teams. Mills is on the varsity volleyball and basketball teams.

The GREEN13 award is part of the national Green Team Program, which celebrates student-athletes who embody the values of the LEAD ‘EM UP program. By recognizing exceptional leaders who set positive examples both on and off the field, the program inspires individuals to be better leaders and teammates.

“GREEN13 is our favorite day of the year. Getting the opportunity to celebrate

thirteen student-athlete leaders across the country who’ve been demonstrating leadership and character at the highest level is such a privilege. Both Sam and Ally are so deserving of this award and are incredible representatives of Paul D. Schreiber High School and the Port Washington community,” said Adam Bradley, Founder/President of LEAD ‘EM UP.

In addition to the national recognition, Carillo and Mills will receive free ChikFil-A for a year. Port Washington had a previous winner of the GREEN13 award,

Christian Schwirzbin in 2021.

Overall, the GREEN13 Award highlights the incredible individuals who best represent what it means to be “GREEN” and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

As Nick Schratwieser, Port Washington’s Athletic Director said, “Great leaders, like Ally and Sam, set a positive example by serving others and striving to be their best in all aspects of their lives.”

—Submitted by the Port Washington Public School District

Ally Carillo and Sam Mills

From the left: Ally Carillo, Sam Mills and Nick Schratwieser, Port Washington’s Athletic Director

From the left: Coach Roessler, Sam Mills and Coach Dooley Ally Carillo with her coaches (Contributed photos)