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Calendar: Library hosts blood pressure screenings (See page 6)

Community: New exhibit opens at Gold Coast Arts Center (See page 8)

School News: Middle School Ensemble performance (See page 10)

The Great Neck Farmers Market will be hosted at Firefighters Park. (Photo from the Great Neck Park District Website)

Farmers Market Season Begins

Opening day is Sunday, June 4

kosher cheese vendors and bakers are the most popular at the markets.

JULIE PRISCO

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Deep Roots Farmers Market, in collaboration with the Great Neck Parks District, returns to Firefighters Park (20 Grace Ave.) on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on Sunday, June 4: rain or shine. The farmers market will be happening every Sunday till Oct. 29.

The founder and owner of Deep Roots Farmers Market, Amy Peters, began the farmers market in Seacliff about seven years ago as a passion project. The farmers market started small but grew from 14 vendors in 2019 to now having over 40 vendors. Because of the growth, Peters rebranded her farmers market from the Seacliff Farmers Market to Deep Roots Farmers Market and moved the business home base to Glen Cove.

Last season was Deep Roots’ first time working with the Great Neck Parks District. The farmers market originally took place in Steppingstone Park, but the Great Neck Parks District and Deep Roots have decided to move to Firefighters Park.

“[Firefighters Park] is a lot easier, and I think it is a better fit for us. Firefighters Park is just a little bit more centrally located, and its easier to park there and easier to walk to,” said Peters. “It’s not even like a five-minute walk from the train station. So if people wanted to come from like Little Neck, Douglaston or Bayside, they could come on the train, which would be great.”

The farmers market moved indoors to the Great Neck House when the warmer season was over and winter began. Instead of being open for the entire winter season this year, the winter market will open for the holidays in November and December.

“[The winter market] started pretty good, but it petered out. So I think for this year, we’re going to do the winter market for the holidays, and that’ll be the end of the market season for us,” said Peters.

The Great Neck Farmers Market will have 20-plus vendors each week. Deep Roots is a food-focused market. Everybody at the farmers market is a maker or grower. Deep Roots’ mission is more entrepreneurial growth and giving people a venue to promote and raise awareness about their products so that they can grow.

“We currently have a couple of farmer vendors, one comes one week, and another will come the next,” said Peters. “We have a flower farmer who will be coming this year and doing flower bouquets. Then the other food vendors are all prepared foods, coffees and more.”

The farmers market features locally grown vegetables, freshly baked breads and sweets, artisan cheeses, fresh seafood, honey, prepared foods, jams, coffees, and much more. Peters shared that fresh produce vendors,

“This year, we’re going to have a fishmonger. I’m really excited about it,” said Peters. “And it’s actually a Great Neck business, Great Neck Marine Fishery.”

All of the vendors that Deep Roots works with are permitted to make what they are selling by the New York State Agriculture and Markets.

Peters has had vendors come to her asking to be a part of Deep Roots and has had some come over to Great Neck from the Glen Cove Farmers Market. When looking to fill a particular niche, Peters will put out her feelers for other vendors to join.

“For the Great Neck market, I get a lot of inquiries from people from Queens and Brooklyn,” said Peters.

While Deep Roots’ primary focus is providing fresh and self-grown or made food products, Peters does schedule to have the occasional artist come and sell jewelry and other accessories.

“We do have crafters come as guests,” explained Peters. “We rotate the crafty vendors because if someone buys a product one week, it’s unlikely they will rebuy something from the same vendor the next week.”

Products such as candles, soaps, jewelry and tie-dyes are available at the Great Neck Farmers Market.

“A few of the vendors that come on a regular basis are selling candles,” said Peters. “And then I have others that come in and on a guest basis, once or twice over the course of the season. We always have some sort of artwork-craft component happening.”

The Great Neck Farmers Market will begin on Sunday, June 4 and continue every Sunday (closed Sunday, Sept. 17 for Rosh Hashanah) till Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit gnparks.org or deeprootsfarmersmarket.com to learn more. Check out @ greatneckfarmersmarket on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated.

The Manhasset/Great Neck EOC To Hold Spring Gala

To celebrate the advent of summer, the Manhasset/Great Neck EOC will be holding its Annual Gala Fundraiser on Thursday June 1st at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck. Festivities will start with an open bar from 6-6:45PM, followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

The EOC is a terrific and very special organization that is recognized by everyone in the Manhasset and Great Neck communities—residents , business owners and public officials alike. Gala activities will include a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $125 per person.

This year the EOC is very proud to honor the following supporters:

• Hon. Gina Sillitti, NYS Assemblywoman, Assembly District 16

• Kimberly Corcoran-Galante, Town of North Hempstead Commissioner of Community Services

• Robert Pascucci, CEO JOBCO Incorporated/JMI Management Company Inc

• David Gallo, President Georgica Green Ventures

• Ann Liverman, First Baptist Church, Great Neck

• Carol Faucette, First Baptist Church, Great Neck

Desiree Woodson, Chairwoman of the EOC’s Board of Directors, notes that “we have always been poised to service the youth of the community in so many ways. Aside from our Head Start and summer programs, we have a Thursday mentoring and

life coaching program, tutoring program for middle and high school students and have established a program for youth with disabilities, entitled Purposeful Development. We are very excited about our future.”

For Gala Reservations, you may purchase tickets online at www.mgneoc.com/events or make checks payable to: The Manhasset/ Great Neck EOC and mail to the EOC at 65 High St., Manhasset, NY 11030.

Contact Stephanie Chenault at 516627-6385 for additional information and reservations.

About the Manhasset/Great Neck Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated in 1966, the Manhasset/ Great Neck Economic Opportunity Coun-

cil’s mission is to provide “at risk” youth and families support. The EOC currently runs a full year Head Start program for children ages 3-4, a summer program for youths 6-12 and a teen youth mentorship program. It owns and operates the Hagedorn Community Center and is also home to Adventures-in-Learning, the after-school educational and enrichment program. Shelter Rock Church also operates a food pantry at the EOC. The Manhasset/Great Neck EOC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. $54 per ticket is tax deductible as allowable by law.

—Submitted bty the Manhasset/Great Neck EOC

Sweet treats offered. (Photo from the Great Neck Park District Website)

Produce stand at Fireighters Park, 2022.

(Photo from the Deep Roots Farmers Market website)

Annual Spring Fest At Clark Botanic Garden

Hundreds attend festival to view blooms and enjoy family activities

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte joined hundreds of visitors at the Annual Clark Garden Spring Fest on May 6. The festival served as the kick off of the spring season, with many family-friendly activities including nature hikes around the garden,

lawn games, educational programs, arts & crafts, a live animal show, and more.

The festival also highlighted “The Butterfly Effect” exhibit. The exhibit was created by over 2,700 talented students of North Hempstead.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Councilmembers Zuckerman And Lurvey Attend Annual Upstander Awards

North Hempstead Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman and Veronica Lurvey attended the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center (HMTC) of Nassau County’s 2023 Annual Upstander Awards held at Westbury Manor on May 15. The Friedlander Upstander Award

Town Hall Lit Up ‘Tennis Ball Yellow’ In Remembrance Of Roslyn Students

is presented to middle and high school students who have proven themselves to be upstanders in communities across Long Island. The event also raised money to support the HMTC’s educational programming.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena announced that North Hempstead Town Hall in Manhasset was lit up ‘tennis ball yellow’ on the evening of May 8 in remembrance of Roslyn Middle School students and passionate tennis players Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, whose lives were tragically cut short when they were killed by an alleged drunk driver.

“This is truly a tragedy and my heart aches for the families and friends of Drew

and Ethan,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Make no mistake, drunk driving is a selfish act, and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but we must continue to do more so we can prevent a tragedy like this from ever happening again. Drew and Ethan will never be forgotten, and I pray for their family, friends, and our entire North Hempstead community as we grieve this unimaginable loss.”

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Hall lit up “Tennis Ball Yellow” (Contributed photo)

Councilmember Peter Zuckerman and Councilmember Veronica Lurvey celebrate the 2023 Friedlander Upstander Award honorees. (Contributed photo)

From the left: Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte with Pasquale and Thomas and their designs from “The Butterfly Effect” exhibit. (Contributed photos)

From the left: Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte with students and their designs from “The Butterfly Effect” exhibit.

Families enjoyed the fun zone.

Attendees at the 2023 Spring Fest event at Clark Botanic Garden.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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MONDAY, JUNE 5

Cookies and Canvas

7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Parkville Branch Library Community Room) Teens are welcome to join us for an open-ended crafting night! Materials such as canvas, paint, stencils, and collage supplies will be provided, as well as cookies to snack on while you work. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

TUESDAY,

Blood Pressure

Screening

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Project Independence

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

World Lit Book Club

JUNE 6

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (Station Branch Library Small Room) St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse, free of charge. Healthcare proxy information is also available.

Town Board Meeting

7 p.m. (North Hemsptead Town Hall and Virtual) The Town of North Hempstead town board meeting. Visit northhempsteadny.gov for details.

7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Main Library Large Multipurpose Room 34) June Selection: Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor. Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

Womenspace

1 p.m.-2 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) These seasoned ladies have gathered for a number of years, tuned in to what active folks think about. When this group hears about something on the local, state, national or global scene they select an expert from their various contacts to come talk about it. For new ideas and friends, see how

stimulating and entertaining these active ladies are. Call 516-487-0025 for more information.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Sing Along

12:30 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) Sing Along with Mindye and Phoebe. While music is proven to help with memory, actively participating in music has been shown to have many health benefits for seniors. Songs are age appro priate and seniors can request songs. This class is no cost to Nassau County residents. Please call 516-487-0025 to reserve your spot.

Father’s Day Mason Jars

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Station Branch Library

Children’s Department) Create a decorative Mason jar for Father’s Day for that special man in your life. This program is appropriate for children ages 0-12 years with an accompanying adult. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Project Independence

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Yes We Can Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. What in the world is going on? Current and world events discussion group. Call 311 for more information.

National Pretzel Day

8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Library Levels Teen Center) Learn about the joys that pretzels bring to our lives, and also about the dark truths of pretzels. You will experience a tale of trinities, curses, and salinity. You’ll also be able to eat some pretzels.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Socrates Salon

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Virtual) Join us for this monthly lively conversation facilitated by Ron Gross. Come share your life experiences, knowledge, and wisdom about topics that matter. Everyone speaks and everyone listens, because all of us are wiser than any of us. Visit greatnecklibrary.org for Zoom information.

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Pride 2023: Where To Get Out And About

AMANDA OLSEN

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June is Pride month, and the variety of celebrations keep growing. Pride month has its roots in activism and organizing. According to the Library of Congress, “On June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Thousands of LGBT+ people gathered to commemorate Stonewall and demonstrate for equal rights...In particular, Pride traditions were adapted from the “Reminder Day Pickets” held annually (1965-1969) on July 4 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.”

Here on Long Island, Pride events go back to the first lesbian and gay pride parade in Huntington in June of 1991. These days, there is something going on every day, from walks to bike rides to festivals and concerts. There are family oriented, daytime events and parties to rock the night away.

QUEENS

Hands On History: Queer Pride & Possibility

June 3, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. King Manor Museum, Rufus King Park, Jamaica

Arts and crafts activity designing rainbow salt dough heart ornaments popularized in the Victorian Era!

Queens at the Garden

June 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Queens Botanical Garden, Flushing

Get your pride on and enjoy an evening of drag performances hosted by the incomparable queen, Marti Cummings, at the place where people, plants, and cultures meet. Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase. Included in the $20-25 ticket fee are after-hours access to the Garden, drag queen performances, DJ music, and crafts.

NASSAU

Passion For Pride

June 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

30 Anniversary Celebration Benefit Westbury Manor, Westbury Ticket includes our patio cocktail hour, seated dinner, full open bar, a dazzling evening program of guest speakers, raffles, games, dancing, and a Drag BINGO performance.

Be The Rainbow Chalk the Walk

June 16, 4 p.m.

Baywalk Park, Port Washington Decorate the route for the Pride Walk with sidewalk chalk.

Be The Rainbow Pride Walk and Festival

June 17, 1 p.m.

Baywalk Park, Port Washington meet at Bay Walk Park and finish at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell where there will be live LGBTQ+ entertainment with Sunshyne + the Foxx, craft stations from local community partners and more.

PFY Pride After Dark 2023

Jun 17, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Garden City

PFY’s 7th annual Pride After Dark Celebration filled with drag

shows, dancing, music, big prizes, a li sync contest, and more Pride celebrations!

Trek Bicycle Long Island Pride Ride

June 18, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh Riders will be meeting in the Jones Beach Field 5 Parking Lot near the start of the Bike Path near the Playground, aim to start rolling by 8am. This is a ride to celebrate the LGBTQIA+

community, followed by refreshments. This casual ride is perfect for anyone who is interested in exploring the Jones Beach Bike Path. Ride will adapt to include all riders and leave no one behind. Helmets & lights are required to participate. Rain will cancel the ride.

Pride Night

June 23, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

United Skates, Seaford

Featuring hits from the 80s,

SUFFOLK

Long Island Pride

June 11, Noon to 5 p.m.

The 2023 Long Island Pride celebration will be returning home on to Huntington Village. Join thousands at the annual parade, concert, and festival celebrating, dancing, eating and drinking.

90s, and Today. Contest for best dressed for Pride. Groups welcome. Call Jenn at (516)795-5474 or email jsimonetti@usa-skating. com. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Governor’s Pride Show

June 23, 8 p.m.

The Giggle Room, Levittown Come celebrate Pride with Long Island’s best drag queens at Governor’s Comedy Club in the Giggle Room!

(Images from Eventbrite listings)

Girls Inc. Adds Five Trailblazing Women To Its Board

Girls Inc. of Long Island announces new additions

Girls Inc. of Long Island is pleased to share that five innovative industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors and mission to create a more equitable Long Island for all girls.

The organization delivers research proven curriculum in after school and community programs in 26 sites that equips girls with the tools they need to be the new generation of leaders. Girls Inc. of Long Island’s holistic approach to being a modern girl encompasses health and wellness, college and career readiness, leadership skills, STEM education, civic engagement, and real life experiences aimed at breaking down gender barriers. As the leading expert on girls, Girls Inc. advocates for inclusion and equity to provide them with brighter futures.

Girls INC. welcomes the following members: Michelle Fernandez, Head of Technology Content & Marketing, Nokia; Donna Gayden, Interim Assistant Controller, Empire State Development; Sharen Cox Phillips, Director, Global News Partners, Google; Nancy Richner, Independent Consultant in the Arts; and

Crishana Runge, Operations and Finance Manager, Dove Electronic Components, Inc.

“Our Board of Directors play an essential role in the success of Girls Inc. of Long Island,” said Renee Flagler, Executive Director of the organization. “These women exemplify what it means to be strong, smart and bold in their communities. They have paved the way for the new generation of female leaders that we are building here at Girls Inc. and we are excited for them to have a hand in the future we are creating.”

—Submitted by Girls INC

Sharen Cox Phillips is Director of Global Partnerships for News Media Holding Companies at Google, responsible for managing strategic partnerships with global mass media and publishing organizations.

(Photo by Girls INC)

Donna Gayden holds advanced degrees in tax law and accounting, along with multiple professional certifications in fraud examination/prevention and governmental leadership. She currently serves as the Interim Assistant Controller for Empire State Development. (Photo by Girls INC)

Crishana Runge is the Operations and Finance Manager at Dove Electronic Components, Inc. She has a core background in finance and science with over 24 years of experience.

(Photo by Girls INC)

Michelle Fernandez has worked in the technology sector for over 20 years. She currently serves as the Head of Technology Content and Marketing at Nokia.

Nancy Richner is a longtime educator in the arts. Currently she is an independent consultant using works of art to engage with students and teachers at the East Meadow School District, with health care professionals at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, as well as with formerly incarcerated individuals.

(Photo by Girls INC)

SummerA rt Lab

Four Week Sessions for Kindergarten through age 10

July 10-14

Art and Atmosphere and “site-specific” art,

while creating your masterpieces. Engage with the outdoor sculptures and explore weathering, erosion, conservation, geology and more.

Week 2: July 17-21

Creative Creatures

A creative process where students explore our relationship to wildlife and invent new ways of representing different critters in their habitats, connecting to the history of the property and the family who lived here with their unique collection of pets.

Summer Art Lab Register for a session today.

Monday-Friday 9 am-12 pm

Week 3: July 24-28

about 5,000 years ago to modern times, while discovering your artistic voice. Learn not only the fundamentals of creating a likeness, but also find inspiration in the inner qualities of your subjects. This week will include an exploration of the exhibition, Modigliani and the Modern Portrait (on view 7/22-11/5).

Week 4: July 31-August

Action and Abstraction

Discover the interactions of line, form, color, shape, and texture. Focusing on the creative process with an emphasis in abstract styles. You will have the opportunity to explore new modes of visual expression and communication.

(Photo by Girls INC)

Legislature Votes To Approve Sands Lease JANET BURNS

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On Monday, May 22, following hours of public comment, the Nassau County Legislature voted to approve a lease contract between Las Vegas Sands and Nassau County for Sands’ use of lands surrounding the Nassau Hub for a casino and entertainment complex, pending Sands’ receipt of a casino license from the New York State Gaming Commission.

The vote, which was 17-1 in favor of approval, followed months of public campaigning both for and against the new casino. Of the Nassau Legislature’s 19-member body, only one member, Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton, voted not to approve the contact, which was signed earlier in May by County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Legislator Kevan Abrahams recused himself from the final vote.

During public testimony on Monday, speakers included local unions, community

members, former congressional candidate Robert Zimmerman, and a Sands security honcho, who broke down how the casino would utilize former members of law enforcement, private security and ‘plainclothes’ guards, and widespread surveillance methods to keep the property itself safe from criminal activity.

Robert G. Goldstein, Sands chairman and chief executive officer, commented in a statement: “The approval granted today by the Nassau County legislature is an important step in our company’s efforts to secure a New York gaming license and ultimately develop a world-class hospitality, entertainment and gaming destination.”

Goldstein continued, “We thank County Executive Blakeman for his vision, leadership, dedication, and commitment to Nassau County residents and taxpayers. We appreciate and are greatly honored by the near-unanimous support that the lease transfer received today from the Nassau County legislature.”

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.

The public comment period and vote were standing-room only at the Nassau Legislative Building on May 22, 2023. (Credit: Janet Burns)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

MALPRACTICE BILLS WILL INCREASE LIABILITY PREMIUMS FOR PHYSICIANS

New York State Legislature is again considering legislation (A.6696/S.6636) that would exponentially expand damages awardable in wrongful death lawsuits. This bill is very nearly the same as one that was— thankfully—vetoed by Governor Hochul last January.The physicians at the Nassau County Medical Society and throughout the state of New York, under MSSNY, worked tirelessly to have this bill vetoed, and this issue is now resurfacing.

As doctors, we have great sympathy for the grieving families of our patients, and we understand that this legislation seeks to help them. However, any legislation to expand costly lawsuits must be balanced to help prevent the enormous adverse impact this bill would have on our health care system. Had the aforementioned bill been signed into law, it would

have made it even more difficult for our struggling community hospitals and medical practices to continue to provide needed patient care.

While the new bill purports to respond to the Governor’s veto, it, in fact, does not.

Governor Hochul identified several reasons for vetoing the earlier bill, including that it “would increase already high insurance burdens on families and small businesses and further strain already-distressed healthcare workers and institutions” which would be “particularly challenging for struggling hospitals in underserved communities”.

Furthermore, the Governor articulated her concerns that the bill “passed without a serious evaluation of the impact of these massive changes on the economy, small businesses, individuals, and the State’s

complex health care system.”

The bill does not address these concerns. It would continue to enable the awards of new categories of damages that multiple actuarial studies show will lead to a nearly 40% growth in liability costs, which would be on top of the already unaffordable costs facing our physicians and hospitals.

Studies from Diederich Healthcare show that from 2019-2021, New York had the highest cumulative medical liability payouts of any state in the country, $1.4 billion, nearly twice as much as the 2nd highest state (Florida) and the 3rd highest state (Pennsylvania). It also had the highest per capita liability payment, 33% more than the 2nd highest state (PA). And it far exceeds states like California and Texas, which New York is competing with to retain and attract and retain the

COLUMNS

AI: A Blessing And A Curse

Artificial Intelligence, or AI as it is well known, has been both a blessing and a curse at once. Ask anyone who has the Alexa Echo Dot, and they will tell you that it sometimes feels like they are being spied upon, especially when Alexa notifies you that you are snoring or coughing. This happened last week while Hubby and I were watching “Ted Lasso” and our dog, Luna, was snoring up a storm. We both laughed when Alexa told us, “You’re snoring,” but we were also little creeped out.

A perfect example of how creepy AI can truly be occurred just a few weeks ago, when Hubby and I were discussing possible relocation plans soon. Our daughter is planning for an autumn wedding, which will most likely be followed by a move out of state. While we are saddened to potentially leave the conveniences of Long Island and the wonderful beaches and proximity of everything, we are excited to start a new adventure that might lead to less taxes, a smaller home and maybe a few extra bucks in our pockets. We began to discuss in earnest the possibility of finally realizing a Pocono home. During the discussion, Siri alerted me to a

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new notification on my iPhone: Realtor.com sent me several suggestions for housing in the Pocono region.

As if that wasn’t creepy enough, another incident occurred that made my skin crawl. We were discussing the medications Luna is currently taking. As a senior citizen, she has a laundry list of medications to take on the daily for optimal health. We began to talk about one medication she is taking for her liver health. As if on cue, the Alexa Dot flashed bright yellow. The message? “An item on your subscription list, Denamarin, has recently decreased in price.

Would you like me to add it to your cart?” Creepy.

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best and brightest physicians.

We just completed a Budget cycle where significant steps were taken to address the stability of our various community health care providers, particularly those providing needed care in our undeserved areas. Yet this legislation would undermine the positive steps the Legislature has taken to protect access to care.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my concerns. I urge the State Legislature to work towards the adoption of truly balanced legislation that can expand the rights of grieving families, while at the same time preserving our patients’ ability to continue to receive needed healthcare in our communities.

Warm regards,

Dr. David Podwall Nassau County Medical Society, President

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Facebook have also noted that AI has strongly affected their dayto-day experience. For example, a friend had been looking online and in the store for a new dinette set to replace the thirty-plus year table and chairs that had adorned her kitchen since she moved into her home. Along the side of her newsfeed, she saw at least three advertisements for kitchen furniture. Another friend mentioned she had been watching an advertisement on television for cereal. Wouldn’t you know it, that identical cereal advert popped up in the sidebar of her newsfeed on Facebook about ten minutes later.

Hollywood and the film community have long been fascinated by artificial intelligence, dating as far back as 1927 with the movie “Metropolis”, a German-made silent flick that featured a robot with the likeness of a woman in the film. It has been regarded as one of the greatest and most influential flicks ever made. And who could forget HAL, that AI robot who killed the crew of Discovery in another influential film of its time, “2001: A Space Odyssey”?

AI is not necessarily evil, as the technology has made life a

bit easier for humans, especially where errors are concerned. Human error can occur due to several factors – a poor night’s sleep, spilling one’s coffee on oneself on the way to work, an argument with a loved one. AI has no feelings, so it makes less errors, especially in situations where mistakes can mean the difference between life and death. AI doesn’t require downtime and it can analyze data with lightning speed. On the downside, however, it cuts down on jobs that would otherwise be filled by humans. that’s a problem for humanity: becoming obsolete. AI also lacks creativity and the ability to think and reason, which can be a real issue if one is driving a self-governing automobile and the choice comes down to crashing into a tree or hitting a pedestrian. This is just one of the ethical dilemmas that manufacturers face when deciding whether to use AI in their products.

Personally, I enjoy using my Echo Dot for playing favorite songs. However, when I receive advertisements about my choice of tunes during one of the times that I’ve employed “Alexa”, it gets downright creepy. Can you say, “Big Brother is watching”?

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COLUMNS

The War Dead, Stolen Valor and Housekeeping

Several days will have passed before you read this, putting distance between the joyous unofficial start barbecue season and summer. NO! It is not a happy or joyous weekend at all. It is a somber observance of those who lost their lives in battle, the war dead. It is a day to reflect on the cost of freedom, and express gratitude for their selfless dedication to protecting our nation. So, technically, yes, you can give thanks and reflect on your thankfulness for your freedom to stand in your backyard and grill your burgers and that would be acceptable and appreciated. Other opportunities carved out throughout the year to honor those who are actively serving (Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May) and veterans (Veteran’s Day annually on November 11).

Thank you to those who read my inaugural column last month. I received plenty of starting line praise and some curiosity about my own military service and questions about some of the organizations that I mentioned. I cannot tell you the story of my own service experience in one sitting, encapsulated in 500 words, so I will share some of what I carry with me on my own journey each month, weaved into my thoughts here. Not all of it is for the retelling, whether it be my

own modesty or that it is simply not fit for public consumption.

In telling my own story about life in the military, for an 18-year-old from the Midwest, I tell it with honor and pride. I am humbled by all that I have had the opportunity to do and see. I believe in not aggrandizing it. Yes. I have the chest-full of ribbons and medals and a stack of honors that rival most, which I am, to this day, tested by my own brothers- and sisters-in-arms who want to know if I can defend wearing the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal

or the Korean Defense Service Medal, or to civilians who are just awed by the mashup of pretty colors and want to learn what it all means. You bet. For this, I am happily willing to educate and defend my honors. I know what I achieved and what I endured. I have never felt compelled to inflate that or misrepresent that and for a long time, I believed that all of those who also served around me held their service record to that higher standard as well. I cannot understand those who inflate their stories to the point of no return, who pass themselves off as more than is true. To them I say, your selfless service to country is enough. You have what you have and it is equally honorable, whether you bagged supplies in a warehouse or you bagged bodies in the field. Stolen valor tarnishes the adequate records of many others and the stellar achievements of some. End of story.

Coming up in our veteran community:

June 3: Centennial Birthday Parade for two WWII veterans, Gennario “Gary” Iorio and John “Taylor” Diehlmann, Seaford

June 4: VFW Post 9592 Installation Dinner, Bellmore

June 6: Veterans Summer Stand Down,

Freeport

June 8: Veterans Project Yoga Flow and Mediation at the American Airpower Museum

June 10: WWII Weekend at the American Armor Museum

June 16: Scotty’s Offshore Shootout fishing tournament to benefit Hooks for Heroes, Point Lookout

June 17: Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Inc. of Manhasset Heroes Gold Classic at Plandome Country Club

July 1: Rolling Thunder of Long Island charity concert, Bellmore

–Christy Hinko, managing editor at Anton Media Group and U.S. Navy veteran

L. I. VETERANS BULLETIN Christy Hinko

HOME & DESIGN Lifesaving BBQ And Grilling Tips

As New Yorkers gear up to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recommends that all New Yorkers follow some basic rules and tips to avoid accidents and injuries. Never hesitate to call for help when needed.

Emergency departments nationwide have seen a significant rise over the past decade in the number of visits from grilling injuries, with an 18 percent rise in patients being treated in emergency departments for grilling-related injuries over the past 10 years.

Data shows that from 2014-2018, fire departments responded to an annual average of 10,600 home fires annually involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues. This includes 4,900 structure fires and 5,700 outside or unclassified fires. These fires resulted in an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries, and $149 million in direct property damage.

“We want all New Yorkers to enjoy fun and safe celebrations, which means reviewing safety

rules and tips for grilling,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr. “Your local fire department is ready to help, no matter how big or small the problem. Don’t hesitate to call your local fire department because a few minutes can make a big difference.”

Keep everyone safe by following these important tips:

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Never leave your grill unattended.

• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it. Visit www.fasny.com for more information.

Recently Sold HOMES

This home at 10 Overlook Ct. in the Village of Lattintown is luxury reimagined. It sold on April 26 for $2,600,000. This exquisite and tastefully appointed custom brick Colonial offers scenic views of the lushly manicured four-acre property. A gracious two-story entry foyer welcomes you to the sprawling main level with grand entertaining as well as everyday living in mind. Bathed in sunlight and featuring sophisticated artisan detailing throughout, this residence boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. There are three fireplaces and more than 6,000 square feet of living space. Your own outdoor paradise features an inground pool, a poolhouse, an outdoor kitchen, bluestone patios and a koi pond.

A winding driveway leads you to this perfect home at 8 Horse Hollow Rd. in the Village of Lattingtown. This home sold on April 20 for $1,625,000. It has a beautiful first floor master bedroom with large closets and a bathroom. There is an additional bedroom/den and bathroom on the first floor. A large family room was added to this home approximately 10 years ago, filled with light and French doors leading to the patio and beautiful gardens. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms in total. The home has many additional amenities including a Kohler full-house generator, Marvin windows and a water filtration system.

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.

—Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY)

Another Year Of Cradle Con

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You could feel the excitement outside the Cradle of Aviation, Long Island’s Air and Space Museum, on May 20 and 21.

Groups of families and friends, dressed in Star Wars and other pop culture icon costumes, were approaching the Cradle, ready for a full day of geeking out. And geeking out is certainly encouraged.

Inside the Cradle, amid a display of airplanes and other aviation memorabilia, complete strangers took pictures with one another over shared interests made clear with cosplay; artists sold their themed drawings, paintings, clothing and other mixed media art; panels from innovative comic book artists Russ Braun, James O’Barr, and Larry Hama informed fans; events like “Jedi Training” were held and attendees could even play a retro games from the group, Long Island Retro Gaming.

There’s so much to do at Cradle Con that it could be a little overwhelming. But the good thing about an array of activities and vendors is that there’s something for everybody.

I went to Cradle Con on May 21 with a group of pop culture fans. I’m a little more interested in things like reality shows and

music, so I was nervous that I’d be left out of the conversation. I was proven wrong.

My favorite part of Cradle Con was certainly the “Cradle-Con Arcade Age Exhibit and Gaming Area” from Long Island Retro Gaming. I think everybody, video game fan or not, enjoys playing classic arcade games. And I found out I wasn’t half bad at them.

Part of what makes the Cradle of Aviation a great spot to host expos and conventions is the people who work at the museum, Joel Albino of the Long Island Retro Gaming told the Nassau Illustrated News last spring. The backdrop of aviation and space exhibits is certainly

a plus.

“I love running shows there,” Albino said. “I love telling people about it and they show up and say ‘holy moley, this is something else.’ You go to a lot of shows and there are conventions halls and convention centers and they are great for what they are, but they are just a big box… While the Cradle makes it a little more challenging of where to place things, because there’s a lot of twists and turns, you can’t beat the decor and the aesthetic and the backdrop.”

I also enjoyed speaking with the artists. Javon O. Stokes, an author of comic books, shared with me the plot of his two series Heat and Strong

“HEAT has found a calling in making sure everyone who wants to can protest peacefully and freely,” the synopsis of the comic book Heat read. “Unfortunately, there are many powerful forces conspiring to make sure the vigilante doesn’t succeed in his mission. The government has commissioned their blackops metahuman team, Defense: Omega to restore order and rein in the Lightbearer. Cameron Clarke, aka HEAT, must now decide if he has the courage of his convictions or is he just “playing hero” like everyone believes.”

My boyfriend AJ and I watched demonstrations from Riddle of Steel, who makes

custom edged weapons. I bought a drawing of a fairy from Kymberli Janine. I’d describe her art as dreamy and mystical. I also bought a drawing of Spiderman on his web, with a backdrop of colorful clouds from Miya Crummell. She specializes in comic book drawings and even has her own WebToon (a digital comic.)

Overall I left very happy. I learned a lot, had some cool conversations and even beat my boyfriend at a few games, something I’ll certainly hold over his head until we have a rematch at next year’s Cradle Con.

To learn more about the Cradle of Aviation and Cradle Con, visit www.cradleofaviation.org.

Cradle Con is a match made in heaven between the backdrop of aviation history and current pop culture trends.

(Photos by Jennifer Corr)

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Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road?

Helping to preserve Long Island’s slowest reptiles

AMANDA OLSEN

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Late spring into mid-summer is the most common time to see Long Island’s turtles. Driving along through any wooded area, you might see something that looks like a rock on the road. There is a good chance, however, that that turtle-shaped rock is an actual turtle. That warm asphalt is especially appealing to these cold-blooded animals, and they often use the heat stored in the pavement to warm their bodies. Other reasons many turtles are spotted on the road at this time of year is because female turtles use soft, loose soil as nest sites, and because roads have fragmented their habitat. Turtles can take five to 20 years to reach sexual maturity and can live up to 80 years. Eggs are laid from late May to early July and incubate for two to three months.

The two most common types of native turtles seen here on Long Island’s roads are box turtles and painted turtles. Box turtles are the most terrestrial species, spending nearly their whole life out of the water. Their shell is domed and highlighted, and they are the only species able to completely close it. Males and females can be told apart by eye color - usually brown for females, red for males. Box turtles eat a variety of fleshy fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, other soft vegetation and mushrooms, worms, slugs and snails. They will also scavenge dead birds and mammals. These turtles are listed as special concern.

The painted turtle, New York’s most common turtle, is often seen basking in large groups near bodies of fresh water, disappearing into the water quickly when disturbed. Bright stripes on the neck and spots on the head can be seen when the turtle is basking.

The dark carapace is bordered with red and the plastron is plain yellow. Males have long claws on their front feet; females have longer shells. Painted turtles eat a variety of invertebrates, tadpoles and vegetation, but will also scavenge carrion.

Less commonly seen, but certainly still present, are snapping turtles. Easily recognized by its large head; long, saw-toothed tail; stocky legs with large claws; and the jagged, saw-toothed rear edge on its dark shell, the snapping turtle is New York’s largest freshwater turtle. This turtle will attack on land but prefers to flee into the water. This species is found in freshwater and brackish marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Snappers often scavenge, but they also take live food, including small invertebrates to young waterfowl or small fish.

The other common turtle found in and around Long Island is the red eared slider. Red-eared sliders are invasive and are always the product of pet abandonment. It is illegal to release a pet-according to animallaw. info, “A person being the owner or possessor, or having charge or custody of an animal, who abandons such animal, or leaves it to die in a street, road or public place, or who allows such animal, if it becomes disabled, to lie in a public street, road or public place more than three hours after he receives notice that it is left disabled, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both.”

These armored reptiles are unique among vertebrates because of their shells. The top part of the shell is called the carapace and the bottom part is called the plastron, which is also the name of the chest pad worn by fencers. While people have often repeated the old adage that turtles don’t feel anything through their shells, this is incorrect. They

can feel every touch on that hard surface, which is made up of scales called scutes. A turtle’s spine runs along the inside of the shell, and they have nerves connecting this tough exterior to their nervous system. This is also why a turtle can’t survive without its shell. The shell is essential for defense from predators, but it doesn’t protect from fast moving vehicles or lawnmowers.

According to Hampton Turtle Rescue, the best way to help a healthy, uninjured turtle in the road or about to cross is to place them on the side of the road they were heading towards and watch to make sure they continue on their way. If placed in the direction from which they came, they will tirelessly attempt to head to the ingrained destination. Many of them have been taking this exact route for well decades and will not rest until they reach the location to which they are heading.

For snapping turtles, the fish and wildlife service recommends using a car mat or carefully holding them at the back of the shell and not the sides. Snapping turtles have very long necks and can bite your hands if you place them at the sides of the shell.

If you find an injured or distressed turtle, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area. Do not remove the turtle unless asked to do so.

—With information from NYSDEC

Eastern box turtle.

(Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash) Painted turtle.

(Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Snapping turtle.

(Photo by Cory Olsen)

Faulty Voter ID Cards Names Every Nassau County Resident As Democratic

OLIVIA RAINSON

editors@antonmediagroup.com

Incorrect voter ID cards mailed to Nassau County residents created backlash recently with the primary only a month away.

In mid-May, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the public in a press conference that many voters who are not registered as Democrats have complained upon receipt of registration cards that listed them as such.

Blakeman acknowledged the mistake and placed the heat on Phoenix Graphics, who publicly apologized for their human error with the following statement: “This is an isolated event, but we apologize for our mistake, especially to Nassau County officials, who bear no responsibility for this problem. We have fixed the error and at no cost to taxpayers will deliver corrected Voter Information Cards as soon as possible.”

Blakeman, who is a Republican, assured the public that the error is being resolved and has admitted to receiving many calls from upset Republicans and Conservatives, as well as other independent parties.

“We’re already starting to get phone calls from people, saying ‘I’m a registered Republican, I’m a registered Conservative – how come I’m being identified as a Democrat? Who changed my registration?’ And they’re quite upset about it,” said Blakeman.

The cards were sent out in May to alert

voters of polling locations, confirm personal information and provide instructions on requesting absentee ballots.

The Board of Elections estimates about 40 percent of these voters as actually being Democratic, causing turmoil for citizens as they receive false information about their voting status.

This mistake is reportedly costing the printing company $300,000 to send out corrected ballots to voters. According to news reports at the time, Phoenix Graphics has previously made errors with absentee ballots before the 2020 election, sending incorrect applications to Brooklyn and Nassau County.

Corrected voter cards are now being sent out to Nassau County residents.

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JUL 22Johnny Mathis

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AUG 8Richard Marx

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AUG 18 Elvis Tribute

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SEP 9Lar Enterprises Presents:

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

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OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 21Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11Paul Anka

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

NOV 19Howie Mandel

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman with an erroneous voter registration card.

(Photo by the Office of the Nassau County Executive)

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES By Holiday Mathis

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 11 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND HOROSCOPES By

By Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re a wild card this week in that you’re versatile in how you can t into a situation, and it’s totally up to you how you want to play it. Maybe you’re not trying to be an enigmatic and captivating presence in the lives of others, but that’s how it’s turning out. Be sure to wield your charisma responsibly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Reciprocal relationships boost your resources and badly matched relationships drain it. For optimum vitality, consider the transactions occurring. What exactly is being exchanged and in what quantity? Consider that the commodity might be something di erent than it seems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). e problem with coming up with achievable goals is that they are entirely subjective. What’s doable for you is impossible for another and much too easy for someone else. Sharing with a mentor or group will give you ideas about what sounds reasonable and attainable.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Qualities like resilience, determination and grit are not comfortably attained, but you’re glad when the game gets a little harder. You know that trials are like int to a blade. ey sharpen character to the razor’s edge that will slice through challenges and take obstacles down to a manageable size.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s a day to be enchanted by the masks people wear, which includes posturing, social presentation, online persona and more. ese performances require intelligence, creativity and discipline. Instead of writing everything o as “fake,” you’ll take a moment to appreciate the e ort before returning to your quest for authenticity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). is is not a time for striving. You’re already being challenged enough. Concentrate on doing what you do well. And look into the archives to see what resources you’ve been overlooking. ere is something that worked well for you in the past that could help you again in the future. Aries and Sagittarius are allies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). is week, you will generously circulate your smile. It lifts and comforts people. Your smile gives a sense of warmth, safety and belonging. It works on loved ones and strangers alike. But most of all, it works on you, both improving your mood and giving you the opportunity to collect the reciprocal warmth of others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sudden change happens but is more unusual than the kind of transformation you are in this week, which will unfold in stages. You could say that the rst stage is sensing a happier and improved you in a parallel universe. e next stage is nding your way to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One way to have more energy is to avoid relationships that keep you dancing out of fear of upsetting anyone. If you’re going to dance this week, it should be for fun. If you nd yourself working hard to win someone, step back and make sure it’s really worth it. It’s not sel sh to ask, “What’s in it for me?”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll come at the main issue with a holistic approach. You’ve already thought enough about the problem. Now it’s time to feel it out. You’ll ask casual questions aimed at nding common ground. If you can identify shared interests, building together becomes a joy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Compassion is not something that is mysteriously bestowed in xed amounts. Rather, it’s a quality that develops both consciously and unconsciously as it is modeled, observed, copied and practiced. It is easy to have compassion for loved ones, but this week, you will o er it to strangers and to those you wish were.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whether the outcome you want is in the physical world or the emotional world, action will get you there. Work things out by cleaning, clearing, xing, beautifying and building. It is much easier to change your thoughts while moving through a di erent environment than you were in when those thoughts took form.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You have standards! Expectations! Whatever they may be, they will be far exceeded due to your open mind and roll-with-it attitude. Life has a way of landing you in better circumstances than you dreamed of. A teacher will gure prominently. More highlights: getting to celebrate a cherished friend and enjoying reciprocity, the enchantment of a truly magical entertainment experience and the satisfaction of working toward a physical goal and achieving it.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

On holidays

Solution: 11

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 11 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

On holidays

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CONTRACT BRIDGE

The camel’s back

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5/31/23

By Steve Becker

with the jack and continues with the king. Declarer realizes that West’s lead is a singleton, so he does the best he can by ruffing with the king instead of a low trump. If West incorrectly overruffs the king with the ace, South makes the contract, so let’s assume West discards a club instead.

Declarer now plays the queen of hearts, and West should let him win this trick also. The reason West ducks is that he can’t be sure of which suit to play next if he takes the queen with the ace.

When South continues with the ten of hearts, West wins with the ace as East signals with the eight of clubs, whereupon West leads a club to East’s ace.

It may be difficult to accept the fact that South must lose two trump tricks in today’s deal and go down one. Nevertheless, that is certain to be the outcome if the defense functions as it should.

During the play, West scores not only his ace of trump but the nine as well — and there’s nothing whatsoever South can do to prevent it.

East wins West’s diamond lead

East returns still another diamond and it is this straw that breaks the camel’s back. South has the J-8-7-6 of trump at this point, West has the singleton nine, and South cannot prevent the nine from scoring the setting trick.

By biding his time, West raises the power of the A-9-3 to the equivalent of the A-J-3. His patience is ultimately rewarded when East’s persistent diamond leads finally weaken South’s trumps to the breaking point.

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Town Announces The Reopening Of Pools For The Summer

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board have announced the dates and fees for pools for the upcoming summer season. This includes the outdoor pool facilities located at Clinton G. Martin Park, Manorhaven Beach Park, Martin “Bunky” Reid Park, and Whitney Pond Park which will be open to Town residents.

“Summertime is almost upon us, and before you know it, residents will soon begin visiting our community pools daily,” Town Supervisor DeSena said. “Town pool memberships offer families and senior citizens access to many great amenities at our pools, so I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of early bird registration, and look forward to having some fun in the sun!”

Manorhaven Beach Park

Pool opens Saturday, June 17

Open daily Saturday, June 17 –Friday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. through 8 p.m.

Open daily Saturday, Aug. 19 – Monday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. through 7 p.m.

You can register in advance now

through Friday, June 16. Hours include: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From Saturday, June 17 through Friday, Aug. 18 residents can register from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; beginning Saturday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Sept. 4 residents can register from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Early Bird registration ends June 10. All registration must be done in person at the pool. No registration will be available on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Early Bird and Regular Fees:

Family: $280 Early Bird; $322 Regular Rate

Couple: $230 Early Bird; $265 Regular Rate

Individual: $145 Early Bird; $167

Regular Rate

Youth: $100 Early Bird; $115

Regular Rate

Senior: $50 Early Bird; $60 Regular Rate

Senior Couple: $100 Early Bird; $115 Regular Rate

Disable/Volunteer/Veteran: $85

Early Bird; $98 Regular Rate

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran

Family: $255 Early Bird; $294 Regular Rate

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran

Couple: $205 Early Bird; $236 Regular Rate

Nanny: $130 Early Bird; $150 Regular Rate

Daily Fees:

Adult: $11

Teen: $8

Child: $7

Senior: $6

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran: $6

Guest: $14 (All guests must be accompanied by a member.)

Income-qualified residents are eligible for reduced fees to the pool at Manorhaven Beach Park. This includes 60 percent off facility membership. For more information about eligibility requirements and to obtain an application, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/reducedfee.

Whitney Pond Park

Pool opens Saturday, June 24

Open daily Saturday, June 24 –Friday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. through 7 p.m.

You can register at the pool office beginning Monday, June 19 daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Membership: Family: $100 Couple: $80

Individual: $50

Youth: $45

Senior: $35

Senior Couple: $45

Disable/Volunteer/Veteran: $35

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran

Family: $85

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran

Couple: $45

Nanny: $45

Daily Fees (Residents):

Adult: $8

Teen: $6

Child: $5

Senior: $4

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran: $4

Daily Fees (Guests and Non-Residents):

Adult: $12

Teen: $9

Child: $7

Senior: $5

Disabled/Volunteer/Veteran: $5

Income-qualified residents are

eligible for reduced fees to the pool at Whitney Pond Park. This includes 60 percent off facility membership. For more information about eligibility requirements and to obtain an application, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/reducedfee.

Visit northhempsteadny.gov to see hours and price details for all town pools. For all pool facilities, no outside food deliveries will be allowed and no food will be allowed on the pool deck. Food will be allowed in designated areas only.

Lifeguards positions are available throughout the summer. Please call 311 or 516-869-6311 or email parks@northhempsteadny. gov for more information.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

“Graffiti & Beyond” Exhibit To Open At Gold Coast Arts Center

Gold Coast Arts Center celebrates Graffiti & Beyond, an exciting exhibition of artists from different backgrounds and stages in their careers, working in various styles whose roots began in graffiti art. Since hip hop and graffiti emerged as an art form in the early ‘70s, this movement has grown into a global phenomenon, driving innovations in music, fashion, technology and the visual and performing arts. The opening reception will take place on Sunday, June 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck, NY.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop, the exhibition Graffiti & Beyond captures the extraordinary influence street art has had on contemporary art. Works by artists in this exhibition help us to understand the evolution of graffiti. Although the artists are known as “graf writers” and have strong roots in graffiti art, the works of art on view defy the rules. With a tremendous sense of movement and color, compositions combine freestyle, and hand-painted aesthetics.

Artists featured in this exhibit are: Lenny Achan was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1976. Achan believes that art in all forms is a powerful vehicle for disruptive innovation and his work exists to influence the positive change of mental models in the world today. His work takes complex relationships between nature, mathematics, and our visual sense, and translates them

into simple messages that are more easily understood. He focuses on socioeconomic, political and cultural issues, and his art achieves connectivity to wide spectrum audiences by camouflaging self-taught mixed media techniques of street and graffiti art to develop contemporary fine art pieces. Véronique Barrillot was born in 1969 in Lyon, France. In 2012, she switched careers from the corporate to the art world. 2015 was a pivotal year for her as she began to develop her remarkable ability to work on two images simultaneously within a single painting. As an example, in her process known as Double Vision, she is able to paint a picture of Salvador Dali and Abraham Lincoln combining them as a single image, where you can see one image close up and another at a distance. She is the only artist currently working in this technique.

Chris RWK paintings frequently cite past conceptions of popular culture embedded in his psyche’s cache. Drawing influences from his childhood derived from nostalgic pop culture, ChrisRWK’s work creates a sense of familiarity from the initial form and the coloring to the personality of his artwork and characters. ChrisRWK’s works frequently reveal everyday musings and people that one might pass by without a second glance. Crash is a graffiti artist best known for his three-dimensional representation of lettering. Born John Matos in the Bronx, NY, he began spray painting on subway trains in his early teens, working alongside other pioneering American Graffiti artists. He has completed several public commissions, including the design of the Spectacolor Billboard in Times Square in 1981, and mural installations for the Musee d’art Moderne de la Villa de Paris in 1984.

Luis “Zimad” Lamboy began his career in the late 1970s as a graffiti and street artist, which has heavily influenced his style and global brand. As a self-taught artist, he began to combine his skills with formal training in design to develop the unique and contemporary style he is best known for today. Today, his clients include many major brands such as Nike, MTV, Modello, Lions Gate Films, Jacob & Co. and State Farm as well as many private clients and celebrities. He has appeared in dozens of documentaries and has been interviewed and invited to participate in shows and projects all over the world.

Tats Cru, Inc. is a group of Bronx-based graffiti artists turned professional muralists. Tats Cru, aka “The Mural Kings”, started making their mark some four decades ago –– way before many understood the true impact they would have on Urban Culture. In so many ways, this team of artists would redefine what it meant to be a part of life in New York City. The current members of TATS CRU are Bio, BG183, Nicer, Crash, Daze, HOW and NOSM. TATS CRU was founded by Brim, Bio, BG183 and Nicer. The artwork of Bio, BG183 and Nicer will be featured in this exhibition.

Graffiti & Beyond exhibition is curated by Gold Coast Arts Gallery Director Jude Amsel. For more information on this exhibition please visit goldcoastarts.org/art-gallery/ graffiti-and-beyond/, or call 516-829-2570.

The Gold Coast Arts Center is located at 113 Middle Neck Rd.

—Submitted by Gold Coast Arts Center

Great Neck Library Sunday Musical Event

The Music of the West African Kora comes to the Great Neck Library. The performance will take place at the Great Neck Library at 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck, NY, on Sunday, June 4 at 2:30 p.m. in the Main Building’s Community Room. Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire.

Sean Gaskell first heard the kora performed live in 2006. That performance by Kane Mathis, who would become his first teacher, inspired him to immerse himself in the music of the kora and travel to its homeland in West Africa. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots, often called Jalis or Jelis. Many songs tell stories of war, hardship, love, and loss, all while presenting the history and fabric of Mande society, from which the instrument originates. Visits to Brikama, Gambia, and West

Sean Gaskell’s West African Kora

Africa provided Gaskell the opportunity to study the kora under the instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and his father, the late Malamini Jobarteh. Gaskell has presented adult, youth, and family programs at over 350 libraries and a multitude of K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Learn more about Sean at his website: www. seangaskell.com.

Registration is required for this event.. Sign up online, in-person, or via phone. This program is for all ages. Please register for each person attending. Non-residents are welcome as walk-ins as space allows. For more information, please contact the Great Neck Library at 516-466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Library

Sean Gaskell (Contributed photo)

(Contributed photo)

GREAT NECK

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JJL DREAM DANCE

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/01/2023. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 70 EAGLE CHASE WOODBURY NY 11797.

The principal business address of the LLC is: 131-35 FOWLER AVE, FLUSHING NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF THE CABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. HOOMAN ESMAILZADEH A/K/A HOMAN ESMAIL-ZADEH, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 24, 2022 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on December 6, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 93 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Thomaston, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 2, Block 333 and Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment is $832,773.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #8527/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jerry A. Merola, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193441-1 6-7; 5-31-24-17-2023-4T#240952-GN

SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 IN THE MANHASSETLAKEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a Special Election of the qualified voters of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District (hereinafter called the “Fire District”), in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Company #2 Firehouse located at 2 Community Drive East, Manhasset, New York 11030, in the Fire District, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The polls shall open at 12:00 o’clock Noon (Prevailing Time) and shall remain open until 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) or as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the resolutions adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Fire District on April 10, 2023 and May 16, 2023, the following Proposition will be submitted to the qualified voters of the Fire District for approval or disapproval:

PROPOSITION

SHALL the bond resolution of Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District, in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, entitled: “BOND RESOLUTION OF THE MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT (“FIRE DISTRICT”), IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 10, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AMBULANCE UNIT BUILDING AT 70 CUMBERLAND AVENUE, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK, INCLUDING DEMOLITION, GRADING AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF THE SITE AND PURCHASE OF THE ORIGINAL FURNISH-

LEGAL NOTICES

INGS, EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY REQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID BUILDING IS TO BE USED (THE “PROJECT”); STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $11,700,000, INCLUDING PRELIMINARY COSTS AND COSTS INCIDENTAL THERETO AND TO THE FINANCING THEREOF; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, INCLUDING THE APPROPRIATION OF $1,700,000 FROM THE EXISTING “MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT LAND & BUILDING RESERVE FUND” HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED, WHICH IS HEREBY APPROVED; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000, TO FINANCE THE BALANCE OF SAID APPROPRIATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON AS THE SAME BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE,” be approved?

All residents of the Fire District who were duly registered to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before Monday, May 15, 2023, shall be eligible to vote at said Special Election.

The Board of Fire Commissioners adopted a resolution on May 16, 2023 clarifying that the building to be constructed and financed will be an Ambulance Unit building for use by the Fire District. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Fire District Office at 516-466-4423.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Date of revised notice:

May 16, 2023

STEVEN FLYNN

FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL & WARRANT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

Pursuant to Section 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Warrant and Tax Roll for the collection of Village taxes for the Incorporated Village of Great Neck Estates has been filed with the Village Treasurer for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.

Taxes will be received at Village Hall, Atwater Plaza, 4 Gateway Dr, Great Neck NY 11021 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays until and including July 1, 2023 without penalty. Pursuant to Section 1432 of the Real Property Tax Law, Five (5) percent penalty will be added for the month of July or fraction thereof and one (1) percent for each month or fraction thereafter until paid.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kathleen L Santelli, Treasurer

Dated: May 24, 2023.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

RESTAURANT LICENSE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Great Neck Estates

Date: June 12, 2023

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York

Subject: Application of KEFA2 LLC, dba Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices, 2040 31st Street, CB, Astoria, New York 11105, for a restaurant license pursuant to Village Code §174-1, for premises located at 150 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Estates, New York

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

The proposed restaurant license is a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: May 22,2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kathleen L. Santelli, Village Administrator 5-31-2023-1T-#241133-GN

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Public Notice

Architectural Review Board PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Architectural Review Board of the Village of Kensington will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall located at 2 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY on the following application: 40 Beverly Rd., Fan also known as Section 2, Block 223, Lots 1-5 (Replace 21 windows and 1 patio door). 33 NASSAU DR., Zheng also known as Section 2, Block 223, Lot 72 (New rear

deck, repave front walkway, resurface driveway, new fence, add railings to existing balconies on 2nd flr., repair and repaint existing stucco siding and replace gutters and leaders).

All persons will be heard at the time and place above stated. Copies of the application are available at the Village Hall for inspection during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Andrea Dennett, Chairperson Joyce Cheung, Co-Chairperson

Architectural Review Board

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INC. VILLAGE OF RUSSELL GARDENS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing was held on May 4, 2023, at Village Hall, in which the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens adopted Local Law (1-2023) to amend Russell Gardens Code Chapter A65 entitled “Zoning Board of Appeals: Rules and Regulations.” To renumber Section One, Subsection 10, entitled “Amendments to Rules” as Subsection 11 and add a new Subsection 10, entitled “Pending Applications”, imposing a timeframe on the submission of information or documentation by the applicant, requested

by the Zoning Board or Building Department of no later than six months from the date of the request on a pending Zoning Board of Appeals application.

Dated: 5/30/2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Inc. Village of Russell Gardens

David M. Miller, Mayor Danielle Pennise, Village Clerk Treasurer 5-31-2023-1T-#241186-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Weng Ioi Un, to operate a Facial and Eyelash salon to be known Top Facial located at 4b South Station Plaza.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA

Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 5-31-2023-1T-#241187-GN

SCHOOL NEWS

SOUTH MIDDLE STUDENT HONORED BY ADL

South Middle School eighth-grader Chloe Lee has been selected by the New York/New Jersey chapter of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as a winner of the 2023 Cynthia Marks Student Legacy Award. This award recognizes one student at the elementary, middle, and high school levels who exhibit extraordinary leadership in their school’s No Place for Hate program. Chloe will be recognized at the ADL No Place for Hate Banner Ceremony on May 25 at NYU Skirball Center in Manhattan.

Chloe is an active member of Adolescent Advocates, a student organization at South Middle that works in partnership with the school’s No Place for Hate committee to educate students about hate and other issues impacting the school community and society at large. She participated in the ADL’s World of Difference training in the seventh and eighth grades, and she has volunteered for many school activities designed to promote respect and inclusivity in the building.

“Chloe was instrumental during our No Place for Hate kickoff advisory and most recently led an effort to design a school climate survey,” explain Katie Dervin and Kirsten Kuhn, co-chairs of the school’s

No Place for Hate committee and faculty advisors for Adolescent Advocates. “We are so proud of Chloe and so happy she is being recognized for the outstanding, upstanding person she is!”

No Place for Hate is a national program for schools that celebrates diversity and promotes harmony and respect for differences. South Middle has been honored by the ADL as a Gold Star No Place for Hate School for seven consecutive years in recognition of the school’s commitment to combating bullying, racism, and prejudice.

—Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools District

GREAT NECK STUDENTS EXCEL ON NATIONAL FRENCH EXAM

A total of 46 high school students from the Great Neck Public Schools have been recognized for their outstanding scores on the National French Exam (Le Grand Concours), Nassau County Level. This annual competition is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.

Winners are awarded platinum, gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention based on their performance as compared to other students in the same grade and course level. Joanna Asvestas is the French teacher at North High, and Geraldine Finazzo is the French teacher at South High.

Level 2A

North High award winners: Daniella Cohen, gold; Ellen Barbu, silver; Michelle Cheng, silver; Libi Hakimi, silver; Lauren Salehani, silver; Ava Salehani, bronze. Honorable mentions: Julia Berger, Jessica Cao, Serena Chen, Josephine Choi, Mia Sakai, Julianna Sweberg, and Sienna Yamins.

Level 3A

North High award winners: Andrea Sullivan, gold; Daliah Segal, silver; Katherine

Zhao, silver; Talia Elyaho, bronze; Valerie Lan; bronze.

South High award winners: Kushagra Saxena, silver; William Tsang, silver; Jinah Kwak, bronze; Paige Louie, bronze; Ayush Shroff, bronze. Honorable mentions: Jolene Chang and Marisa Lim.

Level 4A

North High award winners: Anna Beauchesne, bronze; Kajal Ramphul, bronze. Honorable mention: Rachel Bagim, Stephany Barbu, Gabrielle Feder, Vian Hwang, Matthew Matalon, Jacqueline Park, Brandon Tehrani, Xiongningfan (Benny) Wang, and Ningfeng (Tony) Xiong.

South High award winners: Eleanor Gau, gold; Audrey Huang, bronze; Jared Korn, bronze; Brian Liu, bronze; Chloe Warren, bronze; Chengguo Wei, bronze; Xinyi (Angela) Wu, bronze.

Level 5A

South High award winners: Amy Susnea, silver. Honorable mentions: Amber Sun and Samantha Zeltser

—Submitted by Great Neck Public Schools District

ROTARY RECOGNIZES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Rotary Club of Great Neck annually recognizes students from North Middle and South Middle schools who demonstrate an exemplary level of community service and a commitment to “service above self.” Receiving this year’s Rotary Youth Merit Award are: Brandon Chan, Kenneth Cho, and Abigail Podwall from North Middle School;

and Florence Bob-Karimu, Lilly Lucas, and Christa Xu from South Middle School. Award winners were applauded by Rotary representatives, proud parents, school administrators, and faculty members during an in-person ceremony on May 17.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public Schools District

TWO SOUTH MIDDLE ENSEMBLES PERFORM AT LINCOLN CENTER

Two pairs of South Middle School musicians were selected to perform in the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Young Ensembles Program. Daniel Liu and Leeann Lee performed “Marche Militaire” for piano duet by Franz Schubert, and Ryan Zhao (flute) and Hayoon Yum (clarinet) performed “Rag (from Three American Miniatures)” by John Rutter.

Alan Schwartz, music department chair at South Middle, says that these four students rehearsed for months in preparation for their audition for the Young Ensembles

Program. “There was heavy competition throughout the tri-state area, and we are very proud of our students!”

This is the twelfth time in 13 years of eligibility that South Middle School has won representation at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Young Ensembles Program. The concert was held on Thursday, May 18, in the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at Lincoln Center.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public Schools District

Chloe Lee (Contributed photo)

Rotary Club of Great Neck honoring North Middle and South Middle school students. (Contributed photo)

South Middle musicians (from the left) Ryan Zhao, Hayoon Yum, Daniel Liu, and Leeann Lee. (Contributed photo)

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