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Spring Coastal Clean-ups

Helping protect, restore and enhance Manhasset Bay

The Manhasset Bay Protection Committee is hosting two Spring Volunteer Beach Clean-up days: one which took place Sunday, April 30, at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset and one that will be held Saturday, May 20, at Baywalk Park in Port Washington. The upcoming clean up starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts for an hour to two hours. This is the second year the Committee is hosting spring beach clean-up days, as they previously only hosted clean-up days in the fall to coincide with the annual International Coastal Clean-up, sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy.

The Manhasset Bay Protection Committee is dedicated to addressing water quality and coastal issues around the Manhasset Bay area. The Committee’s goals are to protect, restore, and enhance Manhasset Bay so as to ensure a healthy and diverse marine ecosystem while balancing and maintaining recreational and commercial uses. Tasks that help toward these goals include the annual volunteer beach clean-up.

After the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee was formed in the ‘90s, local municipalities around Manhasset Bay came together to create the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee.

“The local municipalities realized they could leverage more working together than working independently,” said Sarah Deonarine, Executive Director of the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee.

The Manhasset Bay Protection Committee is made up of 15 municipalities, including Nassau County, the Town of North Hempstead and 13 villages. Villages involved are: Baxter Estates, Flower Hill,

Great Neck, Kensington, Kings Point, Manorhaven, Munsey Park, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Port Washington North, Sands Point and Thomaston.

With the committee’s mission of protecting Manhasset Bay in mind, Deonarine decided to move the clean-up locations around to cover different parts of the area. While last year’s first spring clean-up days took place at Manorhaven Town Beach and Baywalk Park, both in Port, this year was the first time one was held in Manhasset.

Residents of any age, groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, families and friends from Port Washington, Great Neck, Manhasset, or Roslyn are invited to participate in the coastal clean-up days. “Scout groups make up the bulk of groups that come out to the clean-ups,” said Deonarine.

In the fall, participants tally the trash collected and the data is sent to the Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society, which tracks and monitors changes in the trash collected each year.

“We send people out in teams and there’s one person who’s the data recorder. So

while they’re out there, somebody’s tallying what they’re picking up, like cigarette butts, lighters and face masks,” said Deonarine. “Then we weigh all the trash when we get back together. Then all the data goes to the American Littoral Society.”

The information about the amounts and types of trash collected goes into the American Littoral Society’s database and has been used to create legislation around the world.

“For the spring, we will do less tallying, but we’ll still weigh the collected trash. Then I’ll use that information for educational materials to use locally,” said Deonarine.

In addition to the annual clean-ups around the bay, the Manhasset Bay Committee has been working on crafting a new Water Quality Improvement Plan. A Water Quality Improvement Plan is a guiding document of projects, activities, and other actions that will lead to improvements in water quality.

“[The new plan] includes a big public input component. So, we want people to get involved and send in comments about the day or something they’re worried about

concerning the bay,” said Deonarine.

The Manhasset Bay Protection Committee is asking people to think about things like possible sources of pollution and how residents can help improve the bay. Deonarine has set up an email for comments, thoughts and concerns to be sent to baycomments@gmail.com

This spring’s clean-up is sponsored by the Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society, the Town of North Hempstead and the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee. Latex gloves and trash bags are provided to those participating in the clean-up. Participants are encouraged to bring sunscreen and tick spray to keep themselves safe while collecting trash. Clean-ups are rain-or-shine events, so dress appropriately for the weather.

While registration isn’t necessary, it is encouraged to help keep track of participant numbers and to ensure communication is available in case a situation arises where the clean-up needs to be canceled. Register with Sarah Deonarine at mbpcexec@gmail. com. Visit manhassetbayprotectioncommittee.org for more information.

Weighing collected trash for data records

A young participant at the 2022 Spring Coastal Cleanup

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NYSUT Congratulates New Board Certified Teachers

Teachers from across the state who earned National Board Certification, the profession’s highest credential, were recently celebrated in Albany. Candidates received the good news in early December when scores were posted. Leaders from New York State United Teachers joined State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa, Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young Jr. and others as they presented the 75 teachers who this year earned the most prestigious credential for classroom teachers: certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Led by NYSUT Executive Vice President Jolene DiBrango, the union and state leaders honored teachers from across the state who achieved the “gold standard” of the teaching profession.

The three teachers who achieved board certification in 2022— Samantha Goldberg, Music; Colleen Malone, Literacy, ReadingLanguage Arts; and Jacquline Wiley, World Languages —were honored at the Feb. 2 Manhasset School Board of Education meeting. Dr. Donald Gately, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, had this to say about the newly certified teachers: “We’re so fortunate to have these dedicated and highly skilled teachers in our classrooms, and we’re grateful for their hard work and dedication that they put into their craft every day. These are our true professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students. So on behalf of the entire district, your colleagues, our families and students, I want to extend our congratulations and our heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who have achieved this certification. Your efforts and your dedication to your profession have made a lasting impact on the lives of students and have made our schools and communities a better place.”

At the online recognition ceremony presented by NYSUT, Chancellor Lester Young of the New York Board of Regents praised the teachers for their commitment to their profession. “Teachers, in my estimation, are in fact the life blood of every neighborhood, in every community. And I want to personally on behalf of my colleagues on the Board of Regents salute each of you for adding this important dimension to your professional portfolio.”

National Board Certification — akin to medical doctors earning board certification in their chosen specialty — is a rigorous, voluntary program that requires portfolios, student work samples, videos and extensive analysis of their teaching and student learning. It takes most teachers up to 400 hours just to complete the application.

“As candidates, we were all so fortunate to have the support of the Manhasset school community, families and amazing mentors (Geralyn Marasco, Sarah Duke and Liz Watts) who contributed to our success in achieving National Board certification.” Malone said of her experience.

New York is now home to 2,375 National Board Certified Teachers, with hundreds more educators still in the process, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. In addition, 137 New York teachers completed the process to renew their National Board Certification in 2022. Candidates typically spend 200 to 400 hours completing the extensive application, including a portfolio, student work samples, videos and an analysis of their teaching and student learning.

New York State United Teachers is a statewide union with more than 600,000 members in education, human services and health care. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and the AFL-CIO.

—Submitted by NYSUT with additional reporting by Amanda Olsen

Jacqueline Farinon Wiley has been teaching at Manhasset for 11 years. She learned Spanish as a second language and completed a graduate degree in Secondary Education after returning from living in Spain and completing an internship in a school in Madrid. During her 17 years as an educator, she has taught all levels from 7th grade to Spanish 5. At home she speaks Spanish to her two children, ages 5 and 4 and is fascinated watching them grow up bilingual.

Samantha Goldberg, a Long Island native, is a National Board-Certified Teacher in Early/Middle Childhood Orchestra. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Music History & Cultures from Syracuse University, and a Master of Arts in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is currently attending Stony Brook University, where she is completing a post-master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She has served as a member of the LISFA executive board and chairperson for the All-County Division 1W and 2 String Festivals. She has presented at the summer NYSSMA conference in Albany, NY as well as the Balanced Mind Conference for Long Island arts educators. She regularly performs with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra on her primary instrument, violin. Mrs. Goldberg is the orchestra director at Munsey Park Elementary School in Manhasset where she teaches small group string lessons and directs three orchestral ensembles. She started working in Manhasset in 2014.

(Photos submitted by Manhasset Public Schools)

Colleen Malone – “I have been working as a reading teacher in the Manhasset School District for 18 years, doing what I love most, supporting the literacy needs of primary age students. I began my career after earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, in addition to a master’s degree in Literacy. However, I have always considered myself a lifelong learner, which led me to pursue National Board Certification a few years ago. Having recently achieved National Board certification in Literacy, I can truly say it’s the career achievement I take the most pride in, as the program itself was the most rigorous professional development endeavor I’ve participated in. Ultimately, I do not regret a minute of the journey because it truly made me a better teacher. The process forced me to be vulnerable and accountable, in addition to offering me the opportunity to reflect on how my teaching practice can best be tailored to positively impact student learning. The program also reinforced how important it is to consider students’ development, strengths, needs and interests when planning, instructing and assessing to help all students grow as learners. Most importantly, I have established a warm, welcoming, student-centered classroom environment where my primary reading students are immersed in joyful literacy experiences.”

Live At Five Concert Series Returns To The Science Museum Of Long Island

The Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI) and its Board of Trustees would like to invite the community to join them at the Leeds Pond Preserve in Manhasset for the third annual Live at Five Outdoor Concert Series at the Science Museum of Long Island. Featuring five nights of Thursday nights of Live Music from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 11th, May 25th, June 8th, July 13th and August 10th.

Guests are invited bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy the natural surroundings of the 36-acre Leeds Pond Preserve as they listen to live music, enjoy food from a variety of changing local food trucks, shop at the shakedown street local vendors market and learn from local nonprofit and community organizations. In the meantime, the kids can enjoy a plethora of hands-on science and guided nature activities with their amazing and inspiring educators.

Using the backdrop of the Leeds Pond Preserve to teach sound conservation practices, the museum is determined to find cost effective and ecofriendly alternatives to the single used waste often seen at events such as this. In addition, they plan to highlight different conservation methods

to implement at home and educate the public about how to do their part to keep places like the Leeds Pond Preserve and Manhasset Bay clean, creating thriving ecosystems for generations to come.

The Live at Five Series has been a catalyst of positive change and cornerstone to SMLI’s fundraising efforts over the past two years, re-building their membership base and reinvigorating long-standing connections and service to the community. SMLI is looking forward to once again hosting this magical outdoor community event.

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Concertgoers at last year’s Live at Five. (Photo by Science Museum of Long Island)

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Assemblywoman Sillitti To Host Sessions On Seniors And Fraud

Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti (D-Port Washington) announced that she will be hosting two informational sessions on elder fraud prevention, in conjunction with New York State Attorney General Leticia James’ Office, to help educate Long Island seniors and their loved ones about ways to identify scams.

“Most New Yorkers are familiar with the wide variety of scam calls and unsolicited emails that fill our inboxes, and sadly, our seniors are a frequent target of these despicable criminal enterprises,” said Sillitti. “Older adults lose billions of dollars to scammers each year and we must do our utmost to stop this criminal behavior. These information sessions will provide valuable information and resources for local seniors and help all of us keep our hard-earned money where it belongs – in our pockets.”

The “Don’t Fall for Fraud: Helping our Seniors Spot the Scam” events will be held on May 25, at Clinton G. Martin Park, and on Wednesday, June 14, at the Great Neck Senior Center. The latter informational session is being held in partnership with North Hempstead Councilwoman Veronica

Gillibrand Leads 41 Senators To Fund U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Programs

In April, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) led a bipartisan group of 41 senators in calling for $500 million to fully fund U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs in the Defense Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. Israel’s missile defense system is made up of four operational layers: Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow 2 and now Arrow 3. In addition to contributing to ballistic missile defense, these systems play an important role in countering hostile unmanned aerial systems.

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Anyone interested in attending an informational session should RSVP by visiting NYASSEMBLY.GOV/SILLITTI or contacting Sillitti’s office at 516-482-6966.

—Submitted by the Office of Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti

“Continued support of the U.S.-Israel collaborative defense programs is critical to meeting the United States’ and Israel’s national security needs,” wrote the senators. “In addition to ballistic missile defense, this $500 million in federal funding will continue critical work on these air defense systems that can help counter hostile unmanned aerial systems. Together, these programs confront the compelling challenges facing both Israel and the United States and represent the enduring friendship of our nations.”

Senators Gillibrand and Rounds have long led this bipartisan letter in support

of U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense programs, which advance U.S. national security interests by supporting Israel’s ability to defend itself against missile and rocket attacks. For several years, the senators have led letters that have secured at least $500 million annually for these important programs. In the Senate, Gillibrand has led the letter dating back to at least 2012.

—Submitted by the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

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TUESDAY, MAY 16

School Budget Vote and Elections

Annual School Budget Vote and Elections, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Secondary School Gymnasium. More information at manhassetschools.org.

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Long Island Cannabis Conversations

Part III: exploring contemporary law, business, and education

The aerial view from Long Island

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In our last installment of Long Island Cannabis Conversations, we discussed the legal principles and challenges involved in the Shinnecock Nation’s cannabis start-up in Southampton, and how embracing cannabis as a medicinal and recreational resource doesn’t always happen overnight.

For this installment of the series, we’ll zoom out our lens to look at the state of recreational cannabis rollout across Long Island as well as in New York City and State, with an eye toward breaking down the laws, business realities, and educational opportunities in our area.

Slowly but surely, cannabis programs and courses have been popping up in New York colleges and universities, including institutions such as Farmingdale State College, Queens College, Medgar Evers College, Niagara Community College, Cornell University, Nassau Community College, and Hofstra University.

These offerings range from online courses and cultivation certificate programs to cannabis business and legal classes. As a result, students and early-career professionals around the state are getting clued into what is likely to be one of the largest tangible industries, if not the largest, in New York State in coming years.

At the same time, Long Island communities have almost entirely opted out of New York State’s recreational cannabis program, meaning that local access for both adult-use (a.k.a. recreational, or retail) and medicinal users may soon rely on delivery or pick-ups from other areas, and that tax revenues will also end up outside of Nassau County municipalities.

To help make sense of the current landscape as well as the road ahead, Anton Media Group recently checked in with Andrew Cooper, Esq., LLM, Chair of the Cannabis & Psychedelics Practice Group at the law firm Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, a board member of the JUSTÜS Foundation, and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Cooper holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra, where he served as Business Administrator of the Hofstra Law Review (and where, his LinkedIn reveals, he also played rugby), alongside a Master of Laws from New York University.

Cooper is currently teaching a course at Hofstra Law entitled “The Law and Business of Marijuana.”

“Here’s why I’m not overly critical of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM): when I compare New York State’s legal cannabis program to other states, I think New York is making a way bigger effort to truly have a market emerge in a socially equitable yet fiscally responsible fashion.”

“Let’s compare that, for example, to New Jersey, which has tasked its registered medicinal operators with doing that. The state said, ‘Here, we’ll let you guys build the recreational market: seven of them operating in the state, with thirteen locations, and as long as you can show us that we can still service your medical market, then we’ll let you do it. But if you don’t, we’ll fine you thousands of dollars a day.’”

“We found out that the same day they opened, in April 2021, they were already violating the state’s rules. They were selling adult-use products during hours that were segregated from medical use, and they were taking the fines. Now we found out, in early April this year, two pre-existing medical operators were restricting the number of point of sale (POS) systems, the number of registers, that could be used for medical, during overlapping times.”

“Average wait time for adult use? Under five minutes. Average wait time for medical? That was 17 to 30 minutes. Again, they were fined, and they don’t care.”

“Also in New Jersey, their law let every municipality opt out of every license type. It’s not really that big a deal, because you’re not going to be heavy on the processing side in subur ban areas, but when you let every town opt out of every license, all kinds of op erators are going to be having a hard time finding spaces.”

“They rolled out a program where you can apply for a conditional license, where you apply first and then find the space to operate, or an annual license. Most people opt for conditional, because there’s no site control, to find a site

and then convert to annual. They have hundreds of licenses in New Jersey that are conditional, and a handful that have concerted to annual.”

“Until you convert to annual, you can’t even start your construction. At best, by Q4, we’re only going to have a handful of operational retail locations in New Jersey. And even though people say, ‘Look at the sales,’ it’s on the backs of out-of-state, multi-state operators with no connection to New Jersey and no social equity foundation.”

“In New York, yes, we don’t have a lot of open locations, but here’s what we do have: as many open retail locations as they have annual licenses in the social equity marketplace.”

“So let’s compare apples to apples: if you look at their recent, newly minted licensees, we’re pretty close. I’ll take New York’s roll-out over that.”

Facing today’s cannabis sub-market

“There have been hiccups, yes. We didn’t accommodate this ‘sub-market,’ and I think we created a demon.”

“When the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was passed, there was language that says that you can’t sell, and people took that to mean, ‘Well, we can give away.’ Whether they were brick and mortar, or kiosks. or carts, or in a park, they were building on a concept of gifting: ‘We can sell you a CD, and give you the “A year ago, just about now, there were perhaps 12 or 15 operators out there (not including black market legacy operators, of course) in concept of gifting. That turned you pay for membership and get the cannabis. Suddenly we have 30. Then people decided they’d start selling out of existing bodegas. When some people saw none of those things having to deal with enforcement, they thought, ‘Well, maybe we’ll open up a brickand-mortar

“The proliferation of that market from truly nowhere, because

people in that marketplace are not historically operators and are simply opportunistic, and said to themselves, ‘Maybe it’s okay.’”

“Now we have tourists thinking all these stores are legal and regulated, and around 1700 of nonlicensed stores in the state.”

“The biggest challenge we have toward having a truly fiscally responsible, robust, socially equitable market is to try to minimize the unregulated component by either reducing that market or giving those operators a path to becoming regulated, and licensed.”

Financing and real estate meet red tape

“The second big challenge we’re now having in New York has been around funding for Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) social equity licensees, some of whom opted out of the state’s [so far only partly endowed] social equity fund because they didn’t want to wait. If you can’t use the fund, and you can’t give up control to an equity partner by law, then you’re fostering an environment that almost forces them to do backdoor agreements to be able to build.”

“The other part is this, and it’s more challenging: landlords who may want to participate in cannabis may be prevented from doing so because of their mortgage documents. The tradiitonal mortgage documents say that any illegal activity is a condition of default, so they may want to do it but they have to get permission from their lender. If their lender is among 95 percent of lenders in the country, they’re going to say no.”

“It’s even a challenge to get it approved by a lender who may have a cannabis compliance program, like Valley Bank, or DIME. Credit unions are most likely, because they’re more likely to develop compliant cannabis programs.”

“Suffolk Credit Union just got into the cannabis space. They just rolled out a program, and that’s going to solve a big part of the problem locally.”

“Valley doesn’t seem too interested in getting involved with smarter operators, and remember, banks are on a federal, state, or county charter. The banks that do work with cannabis mostly do so as depositories, not lenders.”

“The third problem we’ve found is that, in large municipalities that are all-in for the program, like New York City, operators are having trouble finding locations because of the rule that says retailers must not only be hundreds of feet away from houses of worship of schools, but also 1000 feet from other cannabis retailers. Personally, I don’t think businesses are going to win or lose

What we have now is a race to the site.

- Andrew Cooper, Esq., LLM

Andrew Cooper, Esq., LLM (Contributed photo) see CANNABIS on page 4A

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because they’re 1000 feet from the next guy; I think they’re going to win because they’re cultivating a brand around things that are important to people.”

“The problem gets worse when you get into more rural areas like Long Island. On Long Island, four towns didn’t opt out; one of those towns is next door to the Shinnecock Nation, and you’re not really going to be able to compete with their prices, so that really leaves three towns, Babylon, Brookhaven, and Riverhead, and the available space gets really small when you’re talking about 23 CAURD licenses on the island. There’s no cap on the number that can be issued, though.”

“If one town or city opts back in, and there are rumors, it does create more room, and the numbers would probably work a lot better than they do currently.”

“Meanwhile, CAURD licensees who opted out of the social equity fund are having to compete for locations with people who chose to participate in the fund, whose locations are being negotiated by a broker for the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).”

“What we have now is a race to the site.”

“On Long Island, the rule is a 2000 square-foot radius between sites, not 1000,

since it’s based on population density. As a result, there are fewer prime sites. That’s the most recent challenge, that we’ve been having in the past few weeks.”

“I’m still 100 percent behind New York. For me, I start with the intention of regulations. I think these things that happened were regrettably unseeable, so the question is what happens next.”

On teaching cannabis, law, or anything else

“They key to learning is having fun learning.”

“That applies to everything. People don’t understand, and I used to tell kids when I would coach any sport — soccer, lacrosse, hockey — that the only way you’re really going to be successful is if you’re enjoying yourself. As you realize you’re getting better you’ll keep wanting to do it, and then there’s a cycle happening.”

“If people don’t feel like they’re working, they just seem better able to process information.”

“I try to teach in a non-traditional way. I digress a lot, and use a lot of anecdotal evidence, because I don’t like to wait to the end to be critical. And I appreciate that students don’t feel like they’re being thrown information and being asked to remember it; they remember it like I do, by connecting

it to people or events.

That’s how I remember names now, and it’s changed everything.”

“We built on such a foundation of agriculture here on Long Island, and on hemp agriculture (remember, it’s the same plant), though it was really only being used medicinally and industrially.”

“Historically accurate, scientifically accurate information is something that’s going to get people to the point where they’re thinking, does this law, or this optout, make sense for us? Because we can limit it, we can tax it, why not? But if you’re worried about it, let’s talk about why, and give people the chance the let their guards down by making the connection historically.”

“I think it’s a matter of educating communities on Long Island, and other places in the state, about the value and incentives of opting back in: remember, that’s not just real tax dollars, but also community

give-backs that applicants are asked to describe in their applications, how they’re going to create jobs, support schools, or something else, to become an important part of the community.”

“Places like Long Beach, with millions in budget deficit, can realize that while they can’t make that up through taxes, because people won’t stand for it, they do have a solution: cannabis.”

If people don’t feel like they’re working, they just seem better able to process information.

- Andrew Cooper, Esq., LLM

Illustration of cannabis sativa anatomy by Walther Otto Müller. (Public domain via Wikimedia Commons)

School Safety: Reimagining Our Students’ Future Through Holistic Action

As an educator and former school administrator responsible for the health, safety and well-being of children, I can attest there is no greater fear than your students and faculty being in danger.

As school shootings and violent threats continue to spike across the nation, school districts are confronted with the unavoidable question of how to best reduce, prevent and respond to emergency situations, particularly those involving active shooters. Having worked in the Brentwood School District for fourteen years, I am fortunate to have never experienced such a tragedy, but many cannot say the same.

Preventative measures have largely spanned the implementation of door locks, metal detectors, surveillance, security guards, active shooter drills and anonymous reporting tools. The inclusion of school security guards specialized in an academic environment and updated technological response systems within our communities, may aid in strengthening schools’ response to emergency situations. Student mental health programs are vital for supporting the longterm health and well-being of our youth. It is important to emphasize each school district and region has varying demographics with unique student needs; there is no one-size-fits-all model for safeguarding our students against acts of violence in school.

Recent school shootings and threats have exposed vulnerabilities and deficiencies in response systems. In New York State, our emergency response services are operating on outdated technology. There is

THE DESK OF

modernized technology known as Next Generation 911 (NG911) which enables faster response times, improved communication, increased accessibility for disabled individuals, enhanced location accuracy and effective coordination between multiple emergency response agencies. This could make all the difference in life threatening situations where communication is critical and seconds matter. We should remain open to exploring all viable options.

The role of security guards in schools has undeniably changed. It is imperative school security guards receive school-specific

training in youth mediation and conflict resolution, de-escalation, and the dynamics of student behavior. This will ensure they are equipped with the tools, skills and knowledge necessary to serve our students in the most effective way.

Student mental health and well-being should not be an afterthought. Students are often in a school environment for over forty hours per week. We would be doing them a disservice if we did not recognize and act on the need for supportive resources to empower and guide our youth through any mental, social and behavioral challenges. Social and emotional learning must be incorporated

into school curricula to help students develop important skills like stress management, resiliency, and empathy. As educators and community leaders, we must build a safe environment and a culture of acceptance within our schools.

At the end of the day, schools are a place for learning, growth and development. Our students should be expanding their minds in class and excited about upcoming school events, not fearful of school shootings or any other type of violence. Together, we must raise awareness and implement holistic school safety measures to fully support our school districts, students, parents, staff and communities statewide.

—Submitted by the office of Senator Monica Martinez

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COLUMNS Bird Migration in May

Bird watchers I know look forward to May probably more than any other month because warblers and other birds are in their attractive breeding plumage as many of them pass through to their northern breeding grounds or remain here.

Some birds are permanent residents that have adapted to survive the cold winter months. But most of our birds do migrate, some further than others. While some might only migrate a few hundred miles to escape the worst of winter weather and food shortage, others migrate to us from as far as southern South America and back every year! The Blackpoll Warbler, not much larger than a Black-capped Chickadee, is able to fly 2,300 miles nonstop for 3-4 days to reach the higher elevations of the Adirondacks where it nests.

The distance migratory birds will travel varies by species. Hummingbirds, the smallest migrant, can travel non-stop as far as 600 miles—which is quite a long journey for such a tiny bird! One of the most impressive migrants is the Arctic Tern. Each year they fly more than 49,000 miles roundtrip—roughly equivalent to flying twice around the globe! They travel between breeding grounds in the Arctic and winter foraging areas in the waters off Antarctica.

Birds coming to us from the tropics are returning to their breeding grounds, where the days are longer and there is a greater abundance of food and space. Breeding in the heat of the tropics brings a different set of challenges to the success of the eggs and chicks. By migrating north, these species are moving to a more temperate climate to raise their delicate chicks.

Most songbirds migrate at night because the air is cooler, allowing them to fly farther without having to stop and cool down. The air also tends to be more stable to make their flight easier, and there are far less predators able to catch them when flying at night.

In North America migration is typically north-south, but there may be segments that are east- west. Most birds will avoid flying over water if possible. Birds will flock together because there is safety in their numbers.

ALL ABOUT BIRDS

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The larger the group, the more disorienting it can be for a predator like a Peregrine Falcon to focus on one individual bird. When they have landed, they can take turns watching for predators, so some can focus on eating or sleeping while others are on watch.

For birds flying in formation (like geese and cormorants), there is an interesting aerodynamic benefit to flying in a “V” formation. When positioned properly and flapping in sync, the birds save energy during flight.

Some birds are more flexible than others when it comes to the timing of their departure. There are many birds that are hardwired when to head north. It may depend on the length of the days. Birds that are traveling from as far as South America or Costa Rica have no way of knowing what the weather is like in the United States, so a milder winter here will have no way of affecting their arrival.

The more flexible species are those that winter here in the US and have a shorter distance to travel to their breeding grounds. They may sense the milder temperatures and opt to head north sooner. This includes species like the Red-winged Blackbird, American Woodcock, and Tree Swallow.

Migration is no easy feat. It is treacherous and birds face many hazards along the way, but there are ways we can help! It is estimated that up to 1 billion birds die each year from window collisions. At home, we can make our windows more easily visible and therefore avoidable for birds in flight. You can order decals online from one place, featherfriendly.com. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve

uses their decals. Migration can be spellbinding to observe in hotspots like Central Park in New York City or in many places on Long Island. Go to a search engine and type

in NY State birding trail and look up places to see birds on the map. Close to Manhasset try Sands Point Preserve and Science Museum of Long Island. You can a join bird walk group.

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A number of astronomical events are taking place for the month of May. I recommend a star map application like Sky Map if you are just getting started and need a jump start nding celestial objects. Once you learn the basic constellations and asterisms (star groupings that are smaller than constellations, like the dippers) it will be easier to spot other astronomical phenomena. e further you can get from light pollution, the better your chances of observing these events, especially ones that are closer to the horizon or only dimly visible. If you’re up for a drive, the further east you go, the better your viewing will be, with Montauk being the ideal spot. It’s farthest from NYC and has an almost unobstructed view. e Custer Observatory in Southold is another great place to observe. ey are open for stargazing Saturdays during the summer

from 9 p.m. to midnight. While the best views might be out east, local beaches often have decent views. Please note you are required to purchase a stargazing permit for state beaches, which is $30 and is only sold between January 1 and March 31, and then again in the fall from the Tuesday after Labor Day to December 31. Other spots may be subject to their own restrictions, so be sure to check with the appropriate governing body before heading out.

May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet Halley, which has been observed since ancient times. e shower runs annually from April 19 to May 28. It peaks this year on the night of May 5 and the morning of May 6. e nearly full moon will obscure all but the brightest meteors. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will originate from the constellation Aquarius.

May 8- Venus at Highest

such as North Shore Audubon Society which leads walks every Wednesday and Saturday in May. If you have any questions contact me at nsaudubonsociety.com.

Altitude in Evening Sky. Venus will reach its highest point in the sky for 2023. From New York City, Venus will be reasonably placed and prominent, reaching a peak altitude of 37° above the horizon at sunset.

May 29 - Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. e planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 24.9 degrees from the Sun. is is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise. In addition to these events, geomagnetic activity between solar particles and the Earth’s magnetic eld is producing strong, visible auroras as far south as North Carolina. Observing this elusive phenomena requires clear skies and a dark night, but if you are already out stargazing you may still see them.

(Photos by Peggy Maslow)

LIW IW ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

Debut Novel Kismet Comes To Our Shores

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Becky Chalsen has recently published her debut novel, Kismet, a story which contrasts the beautiful shores of Fire Island against family secrets and tested relationships.

The novel focuses on the Sharp twins, Amy and Jo, as well as Ben, Amy’s high-school-sweetheartturned-husband. For as long as anyone can remember, it has been this trio. These relationships are about to get put to the test, however, as Fourth of July weekend approaches. What would normally be a celebration of the twins’ long-awaited 30th birthday has instead become Jo’s wedding weekend – after a whirlwind engagement that just doesn’t sit right with Amy. Recent arguments with Ben have left her marriage feeling on-the-rocks. And to top off all the turmoil, an unexpected wedding guest threatens to topple the delicate structures Amy has spent the last decade building.

The synopsis poses: “As Amy finds herself balancing the ghosts of her past with the heartache of her present, she’ll be forced to confront her worst doubts: What if her fastidiously planned life hasn’t been her destiny all along? And what if the people Amy loves the most have been the very same things standing in her way?”

I recently had the privilege to interview Chalsen about her book and what’s coming down the pipeline for the author:

QIn your book, you explore several types of love, including romantic and familial, and you confront the idea that neither type is a guarantee; that love of all kinds takes active work and care. Can you speak a little more on this?

A“What I wanted to explore in the book was what happens romantically after the ‘happily ever after’… That work of saying okay, you fell in love, you had the fun, sort of easy part, which is the fall, but how do you actually grow together and change together?... I have these long-term relationships that I wanted to honor in the book through Amy, between the high school sweethearts’ story and also her sisterhood story with Jo.”

“[My sisters and I] have done a lot of reflection ourselves as we just turned 30 on how different we are since we were kids, all of the changes along the way… Through it all, it’s that consistent work of coming back to the people you love, with communication and trust and showing up and being there for people, instead of turning inwards. I wanted Amy, through Kismet, to relearn that she can trust the people that she’s built those relationships with, and trust that foundation. With Amy, she’s stressed and thinks that keeping things secret, putting on a happy face, will be the solution. But she has to relearn that those people in her life are there for a reason, and she can really count on them when times are tough.”

QYou’re able to create such a visceral feeling when discussing some of what Amy and Ben are going through leading

up to the trip. What was it like delving into something so personal and, frankly, taboo?

A“It was really cathartic, the whole idea of future planning… For women like Amy and myself who like to have a plan, say ‘This is what I am going to do, and when I’ll move here, and this is the job I’ll have…’ There’s not always a way to plan things out, especially when it comes to family. It’s a humbling reminder that there’s only so much we have control over. I wanted to encapsulate that for Amy and Ben, who are turning 30 and doing everything they thought they wanted to do, but then something happens that they have no control over, and how it can make you feel powerless.”

QYour book captures so many elements similar to your own life; how did your own experiences morph or develop into the plot, location, and characters you settled on?

A“The most fun part of writing the book was being able to decorate it with odes to my own life. There’s lots of fun Easter eggs for my family and my friends!”

“I was writing the book during the pandemic; I started it in summer of 2020. I had decided to see if I could to this thing I’ve always wanted to do; write a book. I definitely leaned into that idea of ‘write what you know’, especially with the constrictions of going out into the real world and doing research. It was really fun to write a book in the town of Kismet… It’s the most fun place in the world, getting out there on the ferry and hearing the bands play at night. It seemed like the perfect setting for a love story. It was so fun to be able to honor a place that is so close to my family’s heart.”

QWhat’s been the best part, now that the novel is out and ready for readers?

A“It’s been amazing! So next level, and out of this world to go into bookstores and see Kismet on the table with authors whom I’ve esteemed and admired. It’s been a pretty emotional week… I just love talking about Kismet with people who have picked it up or read it… It’s been something that existed just in my head for so long, or in my editors’ inboxes for so long, I almost forgot it would be a real product… Of course, now people are wondering how much of this story is me [laughs], and am I more of an Amy or a Jo?”

QWhat are you most excited about going forwards? Any plans for more writing on the horizon?

A“I’ve actually written a second book and have begun the process of edits! It’ll be a return to Fire Island, but with different characters, and it’ll be more of a friend story than a family story.”

For those who can’t get enough of Kismet, Chalsen says to stay tuned for some details on an upcoming event at Fire Island on August 6th, where she and other writers will be giving a talk on Kismet Island.

Kismet, by Becky Chalsen, is out now.

(Photos courtesy of Hannah Poole)

Author, Becky Chalsen.

HOMES

Recently Sold

This home at 28 A+B Dunes Lane in Port Washington is a golden opportunity for the savvy investor. It sold on April 4 for $1,430,000, undoubtedly a recession-proof investment opportunity with all units being rented in this handsome duplex. Dunes Lane is one of the most desired streets in the Manorhaven section of Port, leading directly into the Village of Sands Point. The property is continuously maintained and was built with the finest of materials and craftsmanship. The Village of Manorhaven is the host to the Manorhaven Beach Park, where the activities and sports are endless in the picturesque backdrop setting of Manhasset Bay. This 2,382 square-foot home has six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

This home at 26 Kaywood Rd. in Port Washington sold on March 10 for $1,125,000. It is a wonderful opportunity to own an unusual two-family home in the perfect location of the Orchard Beach Section of Manorhaven right across from Manhasset Bay, park and marinas. This home was lovingly renovated by the owner and well cared for. This solid house sits on just shy of a 7,000 square-foot lot and affords tenants plenty of privacy. The sound-proof barrier used between two units is extremely effective. Unit A has a front porch with lovely views, a nice-sized living room with a fireplace, wellequipped kitchen, dining area and powder room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a full bathroom and laundry plus water views. Unit B has a two-story entry, an open floor plan with kitchen, living and dining area, a full bathroom and plenty of natural light. There are two bedrooms upstairs, along with a full bathroom and laundry. There is private yard space and plenty of off-street parking. Both units have Andersen windows, gas heat and cooking.

HOME & DESIGN

How To Backyard Big, Even In Small Spaces

Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities—think entertaining, eating, working, and working out to name a few—into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban setting with a smaller yard—or no yard at all—can enjoy the benefits of backyarding, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of yards, parks, and community green spaces. The TurfMutt Foundation offers this advice for getting outside and enjoying green space when you have a small yard...or no yard at all.

Plant with purpose. Plan carefully and creatively to utilize every square inch of living landscape real estate in support of your lifestyle. Need a place for your pet to do her business? Plant a small patch of grass. Long to take work outside? Set up a table in an under-utilized side yard (complete with a living landscape backdrop, of course) that can double as an outdoor dining area. Love nature? Plant a butterfly bush. Use plants to create privacy. Rather than putting up a fence in a small yard, consider a “living wall” of trees or shrubs. It will make your outdoor space feel bigger and offer support to backyard wildlife and insects. Win, win!

Go vertical. Don’t forget to incorporate vertical space into your planting plans. You can hang flower baskets on your fence or railing. A trellis laced with living vines is a gorgeous focal point. Green walls are all the rage and utilize blank wall space to create a living landscape feature.

Utilize balconies and patios. Even if you don’t have grass or any soil to plant in, you can utilize containers to plant flowers, herbs, and even fruit and vegetables. There are also many planters available that attach to balcony railings.

Remember right plant, right place. Selecting the right plants for your lifestyle and climate is key to mastering a small backyard space. Consult the U.S. Plant Hardiness Zone Map for help selecting the best plants for your microclimate. This will not only ensure you end up with plants that will thrive with minimal upkeep, they will also be best for supporting local pollinators. Enjoy community green space. Take your kids to the park for a study session. Walk the dog through the community green space at the end of your road. Plan a doggie playdate at the local dog park. These are all wonderful places to get a dose of Vitamin N(ature).

—TurfMutt Foundation

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.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A Generous Birthday Wish

Thirteen-year-old collects, donates backpacks to the unsheltered

JENNIFER CORR

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was also able to also enjoy some snacks in celebration of Adriana’s birthday.

MAY 11

Many young people would not give up the birthday presents and money they’d receive on their special day. But for Adriana Esposito of Lake Grove, it was a sacrifice she’d be willing to make.

On April 14, Adriana and her family stopped by Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), which is based in Amityville, to drop off 100 backpacks filled with essential items like snacks, water bottles and toiletries. The donation was made a day before her 13th birthday on April 15.

MAY 12

MAY 13

MAY 14

MAY 21The Marshall Tucker Band

JUN 3Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

JUN 10Happy Together Tour

JUN 23Chicago

JUN 24Les Claypool Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

JUN 25Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

JUL 16Gladys Knight

JUL 18Belinda Carlisle

JUL 22Johnny Mathis

AUG 5Air Supply

AUG 9The Concer t: A Tribute to Abba

AUG 18 Elvis Tribute

MAY 10 LiveNation.com

MAY 18

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 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 21Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

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

The objective of the LICH is to provide permanent housing. The Street Outreach Team at LICH is dedicated to supporting people living on the street and helping them transition to permanent housing. They cover all of Nassau and Suffolk, and work directly with people living in parks, wooded areas, vehicles, train stations, abandoned homes and buildings and other areas not meant for human habitation. Adriana was inspired to collect backpacks for the unsheltered because she wanted to help them carry their belongings. And Adriana, knowing about the work LICH does, believed they would be able to make good use of these backpacks. On April 12, she held an event at the Ronkonkoma Fire District building to collect all the supplies. Everyone who came to the event

“Every spring for lent instead of giving up candy or donuts, I take some time to help the community and this year for my birthday, since the amount of people who are unsheltered on Long Island keeps growing, I wanted to help them,” Adriana said.

In the past, Adriana has held food drives, a cupcake fundraiser for muscular dystrophy, a bracelet fundraiser for the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation in honor of her team mom who almost died from one. In the winter she helps out with the Sachem North Toy Drive with her younger sister Charlotte. This is just some of the work Adriana, now joined by her sister, has done for the community through their initiative, Aces Arrows. This is not Adriana’s first time working with LICH. When she was even younger, she worked with her football and cheerleading program to collect coats and clothes during a pep rally.

“Honestly, I just love the community so much that it feels good to give back,” Adriana said. “It makes me happy to see other people happy and I want to teach other people how to help out, especially kids.”

Adriana’s mother, Joanna Esposito, said wanting to help people has been a part of Adriana since she was little. “It doesn’t surprise me that she would want to use her 13th birthday to give back to the community... The first thing on her Christmas list every year is an end to homelessness.”

Artist Spectacular

Community engagement specialist Bailey Riekkinen, left, and Charlotte and Adriana Esposito. (Photo courtesy Joanna Esposito)

Nassau Dynasty: When The Islanders Ruled The NHL

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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Before the rise of expansion, dynasties were not uncommon in professional sports. In baseball, the New York Yankees dominated for a good 40 years, from 1927-1964. Professional football had the Green Bay Packers of Vince Lombardi, while the National Basketball Association (NBA) featured the Red Auerbach of the 1960s. Hockey’s own dynasty was that of the popular Montreal Canadians.

The New York Islanders joined the Canadians with their own stirring run. From 1979-1980 to 1982-1983, the Islanders ran off four consecutive Stanley Cup titles. Who knows when that will happen again? The title run was the culmination of a team born in the early 1970s and one that came of age later in the decade before tasting playoff glory.

Long Island made its mark on professional sports in the 1960s when the wildly popular New York Mets opened Shea Stadium. With Nassau and Suffolk counties enjoying population growth, the move to the suburbs was inevitable.

William Shea, the New York attorney who was instrumental in bringing big league ball back to New York, also played a decisive role in convincing the New York Rangers that another NHL team in the New York area would not hurt that longtime franchise. New York, after all, lived comfortably with the Yankees and Mets, the Giants and Jets and soon, the Knickerbockers and Nets.

On Nov. 8, 1971, the league awarded a Nassau County franchise of clothing manufacturer Roy Boe. The latter also owned the New York Nets, an American Basketball Association (ABA) that later won titles paced by

Hempstead legend Julius Erving. All that turned out badly when Erving, prior to the 1976 season, was sold to the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers. The Islanders, at least in the 1980s, would enjoy a happier fate.

Bill Torrey was named the team’s general manager. The pieces began to fall in place. Defense is the key to any team sports and Torrey scored with the signing of goalie Billy Smith and defensemen Bobby Nystrom and Lorne Henning.

More help was on the way. Denis Potvin would anchor the defense, while Chico Resch would spell Smith in the goalie post. Center Brian Trottier came on board in 1975. Two years later, Torrey drafted Mike Bossy, a scoring sensation who would become the most exciting player in the league.

Disappointment came in 1979 when the team had the most wins in the league, only to lose to the archrival Rangers in the semifinal round.

In the off-season, the team picked up Butch Goring from the Los Angeles Kings. That trade solidified the second line.

Stanley Cup glory

Highlights from that great run included winning overtime goals by both Nystrom and Potvin during the 1980 playoff run; Bossy’s run of 50 goals in 50 games in 1981; Bossy, in 1982, scoring 147 points in an 80-game season, one where the team won 15 straight games; and Billy Smith shutting down the great Wayne Gretzky in the 1983 playoffs.

All good things come to an end. With Gretzky and Mark Messier, the Edmonton Oilers were now poised for their own run. The Islanders never quit, playing competitive hockey while staying on Long Island.

This year, the Islanders sported a 42-31 record while earning a spot in the playoff chase. With such young stars as Brock Nelson, Mathew Bazard, and Noah Dobson, plus Illya Sorokin in the goal, the Islanders figure to give their fans many thrills in the years to come.

Miguel was previously the Director of Racquet Sports at Cherry Valley Country Club for 11 years and prior to that he was the pro at the Village Club of Sands point for 8 years. He played #1 singles at Wayne State University and was ranked #8 in the mens Open in Florida.

Miguel brings with him over 24 years of

experience, developing and

The New York Islanders edged out the Montreal Canadiens for a playoff spot during their final regular-season game on April 12.

The Cinema Arts Centre To Host A Festival Dedicated To Legendary Samurai Films

This May the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will present a selection of critically acclaimed and highly influential samurai films as part of a new Samurai Film Festival. Screenings will include films from the golden age of samurai cinema as well as late-night cult favorites. Beginning on Friday May 12th, the main portion of the festival will feature a week of classic samurai films.

The samurai film, known as ‘Chanbara’ - a sub-category if the jidaigeki genre, lends itself to tales of loyalty, revenge, romance, fighting prowess, and the decline of a traditional way of life. Starting in the 1960s, following the international festival successes of such directors as Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi, samurai films began to captive moviegoers throughout the world, influencing filmmakers, musicians, and the public consciousness.

The festival will feature some of the greatest Samurai films of all time, including Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo & Masaki Kobayashi’s Cannes Film Festival Winner, Harakiri, both projected from 35mm film prints. Additionally, the festival will feature such films as the iconic tale of the blind swordsman in The Tale of Zatoichi, the epic revenge tale that inspired Kill Bill, Lady Snowblood, as well as cult favorites like Lone Wolf & Cub Part 1 & Part 2, and

Upcoming Screenings:

Shogun Assassin (1980)

Friday, May 12th at 7:15 PM

Harakiri (1962)

35mm Screening!

Saturday, May 13th at 7:00 PM

Lady Snowblood (1973)

Sunday, May 14th at 7:00 PM

The Tale Of Zatoichi (1962)

Monday, May 15th at 7:30 PM

Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo (1961)

35mm Screening!

Wednesday, May 17th at 7:30 PM

Lone Wolf And Cub: Sword Of Vengeance (1972)

Friday, May 19th at 9:30 PM

Lone Wolf And Cub: Baby Cart At The River Styx (1972)

its English dubbed re-edit, Shogun Assassin

The impact of these films on popular culture has been immense. Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo was remade twice by Sergio Leone and Walter Hill, into the films A Fistful of Dollars and Last Man Standing. It also inspired scenes in Star Wars, Samurai Jack, and was parodied on Saturday Night Live. Shogun Assassin served as an inspiration to the Wu-Tang Clan, with excerpts from the film featured on the iconic 1990s hip-hop album Liquid Swords Lady Snowblood was a major inspiration for director Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill saga.

You can purchase tickets or find more information about these and other events on the Cinema Arts Centre website: www.

Friday, June 16th at 9:30 PM

Location:

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington, NY 11743

Fees per screening: $15 Public | $10 Cinema Arts Centre Members

cinemaartscentre.org.

The Cinema Arts Centre (CAC) is Long Island’s premiere, year-round, independent and international film showcase and its leading 501(c)3 not-for-profit community cinema. Located on Long Island’s North Shore, just an hour from Manhattan, the CAC is unique in scope and programming, with three state-of-the-art theaters, including a main theater holding nearly 300 seats. Founded by Vic Skolnick, Charlotte Sky and Dylan Skolnick in 1973, the CAC has over 10,000 members and serves approximately 150,000 individuals each year. For more information, please visit https://cinemaartscentre.org

—Submitted by the Cinema Arts Centre

Make the most of summer with the New York Baseball Academy.

Led by Hofstra Baseball head coach and 14-year MLB veteran Frank Catalanotto and his NCAA Division I staff, the New York Baseball Academy at Hofstra provides players with an opportunity to develop their skills through daily workshops, offensive and defensive technique instruction, and game play. With one through six weeks of instruction available, players can customize their camp experience around their schedules.

Learn more about the New York Baseball Academy at hofstra.edu/nyba

Still from The Tale of Zatoichi. 1962. Daiei Motion Picture Company. (Courtesy of Daiei Studios.)

Still from Harakiri. 1962. Shochiku. (Courtesy of Shochiku Entertainment, Co.)

UPCOMING SHOWS AT BELMONT PARK

FRIDAY, MAY 12

NICKELBACK

AUGUST 30

AEROSMITH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

SEPTEMBER 17

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

30 MINUTES FROM PENN STATION OR GRAND CENTRAL VIA LIRR

ANITA BAKER

ANDRE RIEU

JOHN MAYER

JO KOY

All-You-Can-Eat Sushi And Round One

The first time I tried all-you-can-eat sushi was at a restaurant called Sushi Palace in Centereach. I was in high school, and I was absolutely blown away. Since Sushi Palace in Centereach has closed, my friend Brianna gracefully showed me her new favorite sushi spot, Machi Sushi in Selden. No matter where you live, it’s certainly worth the trip, because everything that’s placed on the table, and boy there will be a lot, is absolutely delicious. I’ve since brought my family there the night before Easter, as well as my boyfriend AJ on April 23. They all left very happy, and very full.

How it works at Machi Sushi is when you are seated, you are given a paper menu with a wide array of soups, salads, appetizers, side dishes and, of course, so much sushi. Whether you often go for sashimi, a simple sushi roll, or special rolls that can contain many ingredients from mangos and shrimp tempura to a generous topping of crab meat, you will certainly find something you like. You and your party check off the menu what you’d like, your waiter will take it and then what you ordered is brought to you. But of

course, it’s important to pace yourself, and only order what you and your party will eat.

Machi Sushi certainly stands out because they also offer hibachi. AJ said the steak hibachi from Machi Sushi is up there in the best steaks he’s ever had. Unfortunately, I can’t confer since I’m a pescatarian, but if you do venture to Machi Sushi, I would definitely recommend trying the Hawaii Roll.

After our sushi date, AJ and I joined our friends Erik and Shawlin for a double date at Round1, which is located in the Broadway Mall in Hicksville. Round1 is a very big arcade with claw machines, driving games,

shooting games, dance games, classic arcade games like air hockey and skeeball, exclusive games imported from Japan, and so much more. To play the games, you have to buy a card, as well as credits you can put on the card to use towards games. You can also purchase a time slot to play as many games as you’d like, but if you do that then you can’t play the games that you can win tickets with, like skeeball. You also can’t play the claw machines if you purchase the time slot. If you do win tickets, you can use them towards prizes. We had a lot of fun playing all kinds of

different games, and we were also amused by the dedicated gamers that flock to Round1. For example, we saw two young men who were playing many rounds of Dance Dance Revolution at the expert level. I could not believe how fast they were moving. They were so dedicated that they brought gym towels and an electric fan to cool themselves off with.

Round1 also has a bowling alley, billiards, karaoke rooms, ping pong, darts and food and drinks.

Overall, I’d say Round1 is a great time for all ages and for many occasions.

The arcade at Round1. (Photos by Jennifer Corr)

Just some of the amazing sushi rolls at Machi Sushi in Selden.

The Whaling Museum Celebrates Pride By Exploring Gender Expression In Maritime History

The Whaling Museum & Education Center is celebrating Pride Month this June with unique community programs throughout the month which explore gender roles and expression above and below the waves.

Dates and Programs Include:

• Gender at Sea (Virtual Lecture) on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m.

• Sensational Seahorses on Saturday, June 17. Drop in from 1-3 p.m.

• Dress Up at Sea on Thursday, June 29 at 2 and 4p.m.

The first of three programs being offered to celebrate Pride Month will be Gender at Sea, a virtual lecture exploring the intricacies of gender among crews of whaling and sailing ships. Museum staff will share historical photos and hidden stories of women secretly dressed as male mariners, and surprising tales of sailors who posed as gals for lighthearted entertainment for their crew members. The lecture will take place online on Thursday June 8 at 7 p.m. There is a $10 suggested donation. Registration is online at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events.

The second event is Sensational Seahorses on Saturday June 17. Geared for families with young children, participants

can drop in from 1 to 3 p.m. This science-based program will shine a light on several of 500 known species of fish with natural superpowers to change from male to female, or vice versa, such as clownfish. Museum educators will also share other surprises in the sea such as unusual parent shifts, shown in how male seahorses give

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birth to baby seahorses. Participants will create a colorful oceanscape diorama to keep as part of this educational program. The cost is museum admission + $10 participant; museum members are $5. Registration is not needed.

The third program, Dress Up at Sea, will take place during two sessions on Thursday, June 29 at 2 p.m. and 4p.m. Participants are invited to come in costume to this event. This family-friendly program explores the history of sailors dressing up at sea, where costumes have a long history of providing crewmembers with entertainment and cultural rituals. Participants will learn how mariners, including whalers and Navy crews, held “line-crossing ceremonies” when crossing the equator, where some crew members dressed as underwater queens and mermaids. Bella Noche, a drag artist with a mermaid persona, will perform her Drag Story Hour and read several books. Participants will decorate a ship wheel ornament craft to take home. The cost is museum admission + $10 participant; museum members are $5. Registration is online at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events.

“Our diverse history offers fascinating, and sometimes surprising, connections between

gender expression and maritime life,” says Nomi Dayan, Executive Director. “This special programming joins our ongoing roster of innovative events which explore our collection’s relevance in meaningful ways today and continues our museum’s role in building stronger communities.”

The Whaling Museum’s focus on supporting inclusion and promoting expanded narratives and perspectives are aligned with the American Alliance of Museum’s standards for excellence. The Museum engages in ongoing institutional planning to ensure its exhibitions and events present diversified narratives and provides opportunity for artistic voices to amplify the Museum’s core values of tolerance, acceptance and inclusion in its programming.

The Whaling Museum & Education Center is the only museum in the world open year-round which explores the whaling history of the Long Island region. The Museum engages the community in exploring the diversity of our whaling heritage and its impacts to enrich and inform our lives. The museum is located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.

—Submitted by the Whaling Museum and Education Center

Men wearing feminine costumes were a part of shipboard culture and entertainment when crossing the equator.

(Photo Courtesy Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

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Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). e intensity of a relationship will escalate. Your feelings may seem out of your control. But if emotions could be controlled, things like sad songs and comedy sets wouldn’t exist, and neither would art. You’ll nd relaxation and perspective in the world of entertainment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). e discrepancy between the truth and the wish is a pain source. Can you close the gap by changing something about the reality? How might you adjust your expectation to bring it closer to the current state of things? Healing happens when the truth and the wish are in agreement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To lead the team, you don’t have to have all the answers -- or any of them! Strong posture and presence will take you far toward gaining trust, as will your observant, curious and decisive nature. You’ll ask the questions that reveal the best destination and route.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t worry too much about the friction this week. It will happen whether you resist it or not, so you may as well lean into the good things about it. For instance, controversy means people care and will pay attention. Emotion could be unpleasant, but without it, life would be at and featureless.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). e process of acquiring excellent habits seldom occurs in one smooth, straight line. e dance of improvement is more often a jitterbug involving one step forward, two steps back, three steps forward and so on. Even when you are doing your best, results will be mixed. No matter what happens, love yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will move through various feelings about your individual identity and how your various roles connect to others. A sense of belonging can be very complex. It’s normal to feel whole on your own, even while sensing your interdependence. You’ll distinguish yourself and feel the joy of being part of a group, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you have the impulse to share, it tells you valuable information about who you feel you can trust, what you care about and why you feel more comfortable in some situations rather than others. is week, getting curious about how you choose to share yourself will lead to self-discovery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No matter how clever, huge or obvious your hints may seem to you, they won’t get you what you want this week. ere will be no better way than the direct route. Ask outright and be exact about it. Draw a picture, write down the speci cations -- whatever it takes to make your point, do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It would be great if people were strictly attracted to what’s best for them. Alas, the dance between desire and self-discipline creates tension. To admit you want a thing and lean into the feeling will relieve some of the tension, making it easier to move on from temptation. is week, you will want something, choose not to have it and then celebrate the victory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your thoughts will tend to run away with you this week, which you can use to your advantage. Focus on the area that could use the bene t of wild imagination and lean into a positive tone. One idea leads to another, and soon you’re solving a problem, making change, creating your world.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve let go unrealistic ideas before, so you know the rst step is to understand the realm of what’s possible. e trouble is, that’s almost impossible to tell right now, and you wouldn’t want to limit yourself by thinking small. For now, hang tight and keep watching. Don’t give up your dream.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can move forward with con dence even if you’re not sure what to believe. e one thing you can really trust is your ability to learn and adapt. is week sees you as balanced and exible. It only takes a little open-mindedness to make way for enlightenment.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’re paid due respect this year and you’ll settle into your power. You’re remarkably centered in yourself, so your emotional climate feels consistently sunny. Relationships don’t have to be easy and smooth to be wonderful. Good times are a credit to your big heart and keen choice of company. You’ll be given gifts that can’t possibly be reciprocated because they are one of a kind. More highlights: You’ll accept that there’s much you’ll never know even while being celebrated in the ranks of the especially intelligent. A property purchase rises in value. Children bless your life.

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Snow country

Solution: 16 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Snow country

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Charting your course of play

queen, that’s something you should do only as a last resort.

You should first try to determine where the king of clubs is located. With this goal in mind, you win West’s trump return in your hand and lead the queen of diamonds. When West follows low, you go up with the ace, making a mental note that East has the king since West presumably would have covered the queen with the king if he had it.

Next you lead a diamond from dummy and ruff it. If East produces the king on the trick, which is likely, you have a much better picture of the missing high cards than you had at the start. You can now feel certain that West has the king of clubs, since he could hardly have opened the bidding as dealer without that card.

Assume you’re declarer at four spades and West cashes the K-A of hearts, then shifts to a low trump. You’re sure to lose one club trick, come what may, but you can’t afford to lose two. Situations like this occur frequently, and the problem is how to resolve them.

The one thing you should not do is stake the outcome solely on East’s holding the king of clubs. While it’s tempting to finesse the

Your only hope now is that West was dealt either the singleton or doubleton king of clubs. If he has three clubs to the king, you can pretty much kiss the contract goodbye. Accordingly, you lead a trump to dummy, ruff a diamond, cash the ace of clubs and play a low club.

As it happens, West must win with the king, and you wind up making the contract.

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The first Al Fresco is Sunday, June 4th. If you plan to participate in any of the Al Frescos this year, please fill in the participation form. Shop Manhasset will reach out for set up info prior to the event. Please include the dates you would like to set up a table, and a brief description of what your setup will be for the event. Some ideas can be: giving out promotional items for the kids and/or adults, flyers or info about your business, collecting email addresses for mailing lists or sign-ups, hosting a raffle or giveaway, selling your products and so much more.

There will be a weekly flyer for each event

date, including a full agenda and participating restaurants and businesses list on www.shopmanhasset.com.

If you do not have a business on Plandome Rd, will find an empty or non-participating storefront to ensure you have a space at the event.

—Submitted by Shop Manhasset

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Manhasset Student Aid Association Appeals For Funds

The Manhasset Student Aid Association, which has been helping Manhasset young people with college costs for fifty-eight years, is reaching out to the community for help through this annual appeal. College costs keep rising and many families in Manhasset struggle to pay for their children to get the education they need. Last year thirty students were helped to achieve their educational goals. The sole source of funding for MSAA is the generous donations from the Manhasset community, all of which go directly toward funding support for local students. All donations are appreciated and put to good use.

Further information on donating or obtaining help can be found on the website info@msaainc.org.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Student Aid Association

The Manhasset Chamber Recognized For First Manhasset Al Fresco In 2021

The Chamber of Commerce received an award from the Town of North Hempstead for bringing the community together while helping local businesses through the Manhasset Al Fresco event

as part of it’s “Lift Up Local” campaign. The award was graciously accepted by Chamber Co-Presidents Matthew Donno and former Co-President Bill Hannan, and Chamber Board

Member and co-organizer of the event Antonietta Manzi (Shop Manhasset), who is now current Co-President of the Chamber.

—Submitted by Shop Manhasset

Annual MSAA fund-raising letters to the community being brought to the Manhasset Post Office by Directors Connie Knies and Colleen Sharkey.

(Photo by Manhasset Student Aid Association)

Antonietta Manzi, left, and Matthew Donno, of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, both said the first Manhasset Al Fresco was a success.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

The John Byrnes Band provided the live entertainment for the night.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

New Hyde Park North Little League Kicks Off 2023 Season With Parade

Neighbors and fans lined the streets on Saturday morning, April 22nd as this year’s Merillon Sports Association and New Hyde Park North Little League (NHPNLL) parade commenced. Players, coaches, and parents met at Notre Dame Church on New Hyde Park Road and marched to the Merillon Fields on Marcus Avenue.

All of the four- to twelve-yearold players were in uniform as they marched and were joined by Nassau County Police and Nassau County Auxiliary Police securing the roads and directing traffic as the parade made its way. Escorts this year included New Hyde Park Fire Department and Garden City Park Fire Department and Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums. Drivers that found themselves held up at cross streets along the route were seen stepping out of their cars to smile, applaud and wave to the parade participants that included Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Parks Commissioner Kelly Gillen, 2nd District Councilman Peter Zuckerman, 4th District Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey and 16th District Community Liaison Christine Liu.

The ceremonies at Merillon Fields got underway with our national anthem performed by Isabella Aguilo, followed with God Bless America and America The Beautiful performed by Nassau County Firefighters Pipers and Drums. Merillon Sports Association President Tom Murphy hosted the festivities, introducing local dignitaries that included Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava. Guests made remarks commending the volunteers, congratulating the league’s longevity and excitement of yet another season for all. Peter Zuckerman recalled his playing days on the very same fields as a little leaguer with Merillon.

Tom Murphy awarded the Volunteer of the Year award to NHPNLL President Jonathan Lobdell for his coaching duties, varied endeavors, commitment to the league and five years as league President. Jonathan then awarded the Coach of the Year award to

Chris Marcic, recognized for his dedication to coaching for the organization the past three years. Supervisor DeSena threw out the first pitch to officially welcome the new season. With that, the players all enjoyed their free hot dogs and beverages which is always the big hit of the day. Families all enjoyed each others’ company as the players enjoyed their food and the Farms Division kids got themselves a pick up

me going on field one. Merillon Little League started serving the New Hyde Park community in 1951 on the Marcus Avenue fields where the league still calls home. The league name was changed to New Hyde Park North Little League at the beginning of the 2019 season as it was the only local little league that did not have their town name reflected.

— Submitted by NHPNLL

Teams gathered for photos at the Merillon Clubhouse.

Teams marched in fair weather to kick off the season.

Isabella Aguilo performed the national anthem.

L to R: 4th District Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, 2nd District Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Merillon Sports Association President Tom Murphy, Coach of the Year recipient Chris Marcic, Benjamin Marcic, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Volunteer of the Year recipient/ NHPNLL President Jonathan Lobdell, and Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello.

Team Lions Club of New Hyde Park was among those youngsters proudly representing their teams and sponsors on April 22.

(Photos by Dylan Lobdell)

L to R: Dawn Lobdell, NHPNLL President/Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Jonathan Lobdell, Tyler Lobdell, Dylan Lobdell.

(Credit: Mark Wasserman)

Yom HaShoah Observances At The Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center

Temple Judea recently hosted two special and meaningful programs in honor of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The programs were both held in the Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center, located within the synagogue, and were coordinated by Mrs. Lauren Resnikoff, Director of the Center and Dr. Richard Quinlan, Scholar-inResidence at the Center.

Holocaust educator and international lecturer Adi Rabinowitz, visiting from Israel, spoke to a group of adults about the various ways that Jews resisted during the Holocaust. In addition to speaking about physical resistance, she shared examples of how recording atrocities and carrying on with Jewish traditions were also ways in which Jews countered the Nazis. Ms. Rabinowitz further explained that the date of Yom HaShoah was chosen specifically to acknowledge that Jews did resist during the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah is held annually on the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which took place on April 19, 1943. This uprising was the largest uprising by Jews during World War II.

Ms. Rabinowitz lectures about the Holocaust as a third-generation (3G) survivor, whose grandparents suffered at the hands of the Nazis. She has taught at Israel’s Holocaust memorial, Yad Vashem. She has developed a way of teaching about the Holocaust called Activist Holocaust Education, through which the messages of the Holocaust are translated to our everyday lives, in order to inspire participants to fight antisemitism and injustices throughout the world. Women of Reform Judaism at Temple Judea were proud to cosponsor this important lecture with the Irving Roth Holocaust Center.

Another 3G survivor, Danielle Bass O’Connell, also led a moving presentation in the Center on Sunday, April 23. Mrs. O’Connell, an artist, spoke about an exhibit she created, entitled Those We Remember, which is currently on display in the Center. Her art is based on the experiences of her grandmother and her grandmother’s two sisters during the Holocaust. She used the stories they told her, in addition to letters they wrote, to inspire intricately detailed art books and drawings. Ms. O’Connell’s exhibit will be on display at Temple Judea throughout the summer.

The Irving Roth Holocaust Center is home to both permanent and rotating art displays and is named in honor of Irving Roth z”l, a Holocaust survivor who lectured all over the world and who was the Director of the Center at Temple Judea

for over 20 years. The Center is open to the public and offers lectures, exhibits, and programming on the Holocaust. The mission of the Center is to educate young and old on the evils of prejudice, teach the lessons of the Holocaust, and combat ignorance, hatred, and violence.

For more information about visiting the Center, or for group visits, please contact Lauren Resnikoff, Director at (516) 621-8049.

Temple Judea offers a wide range of interesting, vibrant, and community-based programs year-round, in addition to

engaging learning opportunities for children and teenagers. New members are always welcome. Temple Judea is located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (exit 36N on LIE); 516 621-8049; temple-judea.com.

—Submitted by Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea

O’Connell poses with her family. (Photo by Barbara Juhel)

From left: Dr. Richard Quinlan - Scholar in Residence at the Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea; Adi Rabinowitz, Holocaust Educator and 3G Survivor; and Paul Vegoda, President of Temple Judea. (Photo by Nancy Fadem) Tunnel Book. (Photo by Danielle O’Connell)

Danielle Bass O’Connell, Artist (Photo by Barbara Juhel)

Lauren Resnikoff, Director of the Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center.

(Photo by Barbara Juhel)

Annual Eid Parade Delights Community

Families marked the end of Ramadan with car caravan

JANET BURNS

On Friday, April 21, as Muslims around the country and world celebrated the end of Ramadan with the Eid al-Fitr festival, a group of Muslim families in Nassau County also marked the day with a fairly recent tradition: a fun-filled car parade.

Nearly two dozen cars cruised through the Herricks School District this year (down from around 30 last year, regrettably) in the exuberant caravan, organized

by local 501c3 nonprofit organization Herricks Muslim Families.

In a phone interview, Herricks Muslim Families immediate past president Shaheda Quraishi said that the local organization and community group was founded to engage with the school district to help advocate on behalf of Muslim children, and to “help them feel more accepted.”

In 2017, Quraishi explained, the newly formed group was able to get the Eid holiday approved as a school holiday in their district. “We have a lot of Muslim families in our community, so

since then we decided to get more formal [as advocates].”

“We also do a lot of charity work outside of our local community,” she said, including a recent soup kitchen at Holy Trinity Church in Manhattan.

“One of the biggest parts of Ramadan is charity,” Quraishi said.

There’s certainly an aspect of springtime celebration, too, as the Herricks Muslim Families car caravan illustrated again this year.

parade’s start, held at

Herricks High School, members of school and community leadership gathered to send them off, with Nassau County Police Department vehicles providing a “seamless escort” from start to finish, Quraishi said.

During the parade, she said, “We go through the streets with decorated cars, honking horns and shouting, with the community waving as we pass by. A lot of the local community who is non-Muslim will also come out and wave to us as we drive by; we let them know the route ahead of time.”

“It’s really a nice, fun event. We had great weather, and were just sharing a little bit of holiday cheer

with out community.”

At the end of the parade, people soon headed off for the rest of their holiday plans. “It’s a day to really spend with family and loved ones.”

Quraishi noted that the Eid parade in Herricks first started during the beginning of the COVID pandemic.

“When everyone was doing things like car parades for birthdays, that’s when it started. We knew we couldn’t get together, but we wanted to do something [with the community], so we thought, ‘You know what? Let’s have an Eid car parade.’ It was such a hit that we’ve continued it, and plan to do this every year.”

(Photos courtesy of Herricks Muslim Families)

Town Joins Forces With Girl Scouts Of Nassau County For Tree Grove Initiative

Town of North Hempstead

Councilmember Veronica

Lurvey is proud to announce that the Town has formed a partnership with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to create a tree grove at Michael J. Tully Park. This project is yet another in a string of environmental initiatives spearheaded by Council Member Lurvey aimed at strengthening the resiliency of our local environment here in North Hempstead.

Councilmember Lurvey has long been a proponent for introducing tree groves in Town of North Hempstead Parks, and she was thrilled when The Girl Scouts of Nassau County contacted the Town as part of their Tree Promise Service Project, which is funded by a grant from National Grid. The goal of the project is to enhance the beauty of the local parks while promoting environmental sustainability.

The environmentally friendly initiative involved planting trees to create a tree grove at Michael J. Tully Park. A group of trees planted separately from existing woodlands, known as tree groves, are designed to enhance the local environment in a variety of ways:

• Cutting greenhouse gas emissions by absorbing carbon dioxide, which in turn reduces the gas buildup in our atmosphere

• Enhancing our air quality by diminishing the number of toxic pollutants that we breath in

• Improving our water quality by providing a filter effect that removes pollutants and sediments from rainfall, which seeps into our waterways and groundwater

• Moderating the impacts of stormwater runoff.

• Providing ample shade structures that are utilized by both humans as well as the animals the live in the surrounding habitat

“We are delighted to partner with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County on this project to beautify our parks and preserve our environment,” said Councilmember Lurvey. “I am thrilled that our young leaders of tomorrow are working diligently with local government to make important contributions that promote resiliency and sustainability throughout the greater North Hempstead community.”

This project goes hand-in-hand with Councilmember Lurvey’s vocal commitment to improving the Town’s tree canopy. She recently revamped the Town’s Tree Code and re-established the Town’s Tree Advisory Committee.

As part of the Tree Promise Service Project, the Girl Scouts also had the opportunity to learn from Bonnie Klein, the Town’s horti-

culturist, about the importance of trees and how to care for them. This educational component will help ensure that children learn about the importance of environmental sustainability.

For more information on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County visit: www.girlscoutsnassau.org.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Announces Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Fest

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are excited to announce the return of the Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Fest on Saturday, May 6 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.

The festival will celebrate spring and the beauty of nature at the bountiful Clark Botanic Garden. The day-long event will feature:

• Preferable Pets Show

• Aly’s Funky Playground Live Band Performance

• Insect Hike and Scavenger Hunt

• Touch Tank Seashore Show

• Live Insect Show

• Laugh-a-lot Interactive Poetry

• Kids Scientist Station

• Slime Bar

• See Like a Bug!

• Seed Bomb Crafts

• Garden Planting

• Arts and Crafts

• DJ Music and Games

• Trefoil Van sponsored by Girl Scouts of America

• Character meet and greet around the grounds

• Live Butterfly Releases throughout the day

• “The Butterfly Effect” Butterfly Contest Winners Honored

“The Town is proud to announce the return of this annual spring festival, which provides free family fun to all of our residents,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Clark Botanic Garden has consistently been recognized as an amazing resource for our residents, and I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy this fun event for the entire family to celebrate the end of winter and the warmer days ahead.”

“I am thrilled to welcome our community to the Clark Botanic Garden Spring Fest, where families can come together to enjoy the beauty of nature and participate in a variety of fun and educational activities. This event is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the arrival of spring and the importance of protecting our environment for future generations,” said Councilmember Peter Zuckerman.

In honor of Earth Day, a very special “The Butterfly Effect” exhibit will be on display.

The exhibit was created by over 2,700 talented students of North Hempstead. Attendees are also invited to take the Pollinator Pledge which allows individuals to take actions to help declining pollinator species. Winners of the art contest will be honored at the Spring Festival and have their artwork on display.

All attendees can enjoy the 12 beautifully manicured acres of Clark Botanic Garden which includes labeled gardens, trees, ponds and streams and provides an oasis of peace and aesthetic enjoyment for all. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.

For more information about the Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival and for a full schedule of events, please call 311 from within the Town, or 516-869-6311 from outside the Town.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Girl Scouts and Town Officials gathered at Michael J. Tully Park.

Girl Scouts helping plant trees. (Contributed photos)

SCHOOL NEWS

MANHASSET SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM COMPETES IN STATE TOURNAMENT

Members of Manhasset Secondary School’s Science Olympiad Division B team traveled to Syracuse on April 14 to compete in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament with 39 other top Olympiad teams. The Manhasset students performed well, finishing 16th overall out of the 40 participating Division B teams.

Manhasset’s team consisted of 5 seventh graders, 4 eighth graders and 5 ninth graders. During the tournament they took home several medals in different events. Congratulations to the following students:

• Abigail Chen and Samantha Stoneking –3rd place, “Write It, Do It”

• Jake Li and Aidan Wong – 5th place, “Bridge”

• Joshua Lin and Robert Lu – 5th place, “Road Scholar”

• Bentley Lam and Ho Yuen Chan – 7th place, “Rocks and Minerals”

• Roy Choi and Daniel Shen – 7th place, “Sounds of Music”

• Catherine Chen and Samantha Stoneking – 9th place, “Green Generation”

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

STUDENTS REGISTER TO VOTE WITH THE HELP OF STUDENT SENATE

Manhasset’s Student Senate held their annual voter registration drive from Jan. 31Feb. 1, advocating for eligible juniors and seniors to register to vote. Students were provided with registration forms and a QR code that allowed for quick access to the website for a digital registration. Student senate representatives took an active role in spreading the message by advertising

outside the school’s auditorium and going into classrooms to explain the process. Advisor Mrs. Cerqua helped facilitate this event, which proved successful in not only getting students to register but informing them of how they can take an active role in exercising their right to vote and making their voices heard.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

MUNSEY PARK STUDENTS CHALK THE WALK FOR GO GREEN WEEK

The Munsey Park Student Council and members of the Kindness Club chalked the walk around the school to kick off Go Green Week. The students, joined by Principal

Altman, wrote positive messages highlighting Earth Day ideas such as reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

MUNSEY PARK STUDENTS COME TOGETHER FOR FUN EARTH DAY ACTIVITY

Munsey Park kindergartners in Mrs. Krugman’s class and fifth graders Mrs. Levine’s class recently worked together to create “litter bugs.” Recyclable materials like paper towel rolls, egg cartons and plastic bottles were some of the many

materials used for these creations. This collaborative project spirited this week’s Go Green Week in coordination with Earth Day at Munsey Park.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Secondary School’s Science Olympiad Division B team competed at the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament against 39 other teams and earned 16th place in the state. (Photo by Manhasset Public School)

LEGAL NOTICES

KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION d/b/a NATIONAL GRID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“Company”) that it has led with the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) tari revisions to its Schedule for Gas Service, PSC No.1 – GAS, that are proposed to become e ective June 3, 2023.

The Company seeks to increase delivery revenues by approximately $228 million to modernize and improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our infrastructure, enhance the customer experience, reduce system emissions, and fund energy a ordability and e ciency programs. The Company’s ling is subject to approval by the PSC and the rates approved may be di erent from those proposed. The Company expects that the PSC will suspend the proposed rates for the maximum period permitted under the Public Service Law, which would mean an e ective date of revised rates of April 1, 2024.

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