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‘T he board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town of North Hempstead to amend Chapter 2 of the Town Code entitled ‘Administration and Enforcement’ in order to prohibit the establishment and operation of shortterm or transient rentals within the town. The board recognizes that oftentimes the occupants of such short-term rentals are not invested in, nor do they have any connection to, the town community and the residential neighborhood in which the short-term rental is located. In instances where the owner of a rental dwelling is not present during a short-term stay, the presence of transient visitors can adversely impact the community because of the po tential for excessive noise, parking issues, disorderly conduct, the accumulation of refuse, and other nuisances. In addition, short-term rentals remove housing stock that could otherwise be available for long-term rentals or sale. The provisions of this section are intended to preserve and protect the health, character, safety, and general welfare of the residential and mixed-use neighborhoods where such uses may exist, and to mitigate the adverse effects of short-term rentals.”

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The Town of North Hempstead wants to do something about the short-term/ transient rentals engendered by the rise of the web company Airbnb. The public hearing at the Aug. 4 town board meeting did not settle the issue, and more comment will be heard at the Sept. 22 board meeting. In introducing the res olution,

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residents purchased their homes where they did in the first place. The local law will define a short-term rental property as a property rented out for a period of less than 30 consecutive days and is aligned with the New York State Building Code. Several villages within the town have code regulating short-term rentals which are far more restrictive than what is being proposed here.”During public com ment, Doug Kraiman spoke in favor of banning these types of rentals. He has lived in Port Washington for 15 years in what he called “a quiet cul de sac.” The house next to his has historically been a rental, which he had no problem with, until the owner started listing the place onTheAirbnb.result, he said, was a revolving door of short-term visitors who “have no regard for our lives. There’s a jacuzzi in the house and they’ve had wild parties. People have been sick in the street. Some months ago we sent in a video from our Ring doorbell of a woman knocking on our door at midnight. She woke up our dog and kids [because she was] looking for a wine opener.” When it’s not being rented, Kraiman continued, the house is empty, men tioning a fire that started in the backyard there some months ago and fortunately his son, 14, spotted the fire and raised the alarm.“There’s no security there,” Kraiman said. “It’s just an empty dark house when it’s not a rental. It’s fine if it was a frizzo@antonmediagroup.comRIZZOFRANK

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At the Town of Hempstead Aug. 4 board meeting, Pat Higgins pleaded for a law that allows owner-occupied houses to serve as Airbnb hosts. (Screenshot)

Choice is to ban or regulate short-term rentals

Airbnb Faces Uncertain Future In Town

Dalimonte acknowledged Troiano’s points, and affirmed that “we did a lot of research on this. The town has worked very, very hard on this and I thank them for that. And so did your department (to Niewender).”Niewender referred to the conditions described by Kraiman, of an unoccupied house without the owner on premises and who rents it out for less than 30 days and stated, “That no longer is a single family home. It has to meet the criteria of what you just spoke of—hotel, boarding house, bed and breakfast. With that comes egress handicap facilities and fire sprinklers where appropriate. So you’re changing the use of that and it goes on to another item that you’re outside of your certificate of occupancy. To add to that, and maybe I’m overstepping here a little bit, but before anybody else comes up and starts to speak, there is liability involved in something like that.”

AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ANTON MEDIA GROUP4 long-term rental. The short-term thing is really affecting the neighborhood. Many of the neighbors are concerned about security. We don’t know who these people are. We’ve had a lot of speeding through the neighborhood. And it’s been veryPatupsetting.”Higginsof Port Washington sympa thized with Kraiman, but used Airbnb to rent rooms and wanted to see regulation, not an outright ban. “I don’t see the same kinds of problems [happening] if the home is occupied by the owner and the owner is permitted to rent out a spare room,” she pointed out, going on to detail a complicated family life that necessitated her continuing to live in the village, but also needing extra income to enable her to afford it. “I was born in the Town of North Hempstead,” Higgins continued. “I grew up there. I raised my kids there. I got mar ried there. That’s my life. I love my home, but especially since the reassessment and the hike in property taxes, if I could not be an Airbnb host, I would be forced to leave.”Aformer nurse forced to retire because of health problems, Higgins said she has had no problems with her renters, most of them professionals and also people with ties to the town who come in for family reunions, funerals, weddings and school reunions. She has also hosted for longer terms students that come for internships. “Because of the way the website is set up, I can screen everybody before I decide whether I’m going to let them stay and I know several other hosts that do the same thing,” Higgins observed. “They care about their homes, they care about their neighbors. They’re not going to just rent it to some crazy person that they know nothing about. Most of these people have stayed in Airbnb previously. The hosts in those places write reviews. I read the reviews. I see what they say about these people. If there’s something I don’t like, I don’t accept them.” Airbnb, she added, also has a process to screen its users. “My feeling is it doesn’t need to be a blanket ban that’s going to hurt people like me,” Higgins concluded. “I bring a lot of business with my business. They don’t eat at my house. They eat at all the restaurants. They shop [locally]. It’s a boost to the economy here. I’ve been doing this for almost nine years. I’ve never had a single neighbor complain. I don’t have trash outside. I don’t have these problems. And none of the other hosts that do it the way I do it have these problems. So I would hope that before voting for a blanket ban you would do a little research if you haven’t already.” Beth Kraiman reinforced her husband’s views, stating, “This has been very dis turbing over the last two years for me as a mother. There’s been some very strange people walking through our neighbor hood and there’s been incidences that

reiterated that the Village of Flower Hill prohibits leasing for a term of less than 90 consecutive days and in Port Washington North it’s less than 180 consecutive days. In the villages of Lake success and Old Westbury it’s for no less than one year. “We’re talking about 30 days in the Town of North Hempstead,” said Dalimonte, who called on Building Department Commissioner John Niewender and asked him, “In the town of North Hempstead, are you allowed to rent a room in an owner-occupied house?”

The building commissioner cautioned that the certificate of occupancy for a single-family house might not allow for short-term rentals, and that boarding houses and long-term rental houses are regulated and inspected by his department.NinaGordon said she checked Airbnb rentals in Great Neck and “I was amazed at the things that came up and [the own ers] make no secret of it. They advertise their name, they put pictures of their house with the street number.”

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Doug Kraiman expressed his support to the town’s proposal to ban short-term rentals as he spoke before the Town of North Hempstead Town Board at its Aug. 4 meeting. (Screenshot)

never happened before and that should not be happening in a community like ours.”She accused her neighbor, who she said has never lived in the house, of “[fill ing] his pockets with money. And now he’s figured out that there’s another way that he can make more money by renting it out to people who are coming through town. We moved to the community to be part of a neighborhood, and we if we had wanted to live next to a hotel, we would have moved next to a hotel, but this is what this man has turned his houseRespondinginto.”

I love my home, but especially since the reassessment and the hike in property taxes, if I could not be an Airbnb host, I would be forced to leave. —Pat Higgins

Gordon said she contacted Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey to look into the situation, adding, “When I was signed up to speak about this, I felt very strongly [in favor of banning]. And then I heard this woman Pat [Higgins] speak and I said, ‘Oh, there’s another side to thisShething.’”saidit was reasonable to ask the town to enforce the law and sort out owner-occupied Airbnbs from those who areAfternot. a brief discussion, Dalimonte moved to continue the public hearing to Sept. 22 and it was unanimously approved.

to Higgins, optionsweek,forsomeone’sinplentyasserted,Kraiman“There’sofhoteloptionsthecommunity.Ifcominghereadayortwoorforathere’splentyofotherbesidesmovinginto a house for a Miquelweek.”Long sympathized with the Kraimans, but acknowledged, “Shortterm rentals provide additional income, supplemental income, to people that may not have other resources besides their own house. And there is also a process of vetting the people that are coming into theDalimontehouse.”

Councilman Robert Troiano interjected to say, “I think we have to be careful about asking him to make comments like that, that are really complicated. And I think there are a number of cases where it would be feasible for somebody to rent the room provided that all use the same kitchen, the same bathroom and there are no locks on doors. So rather than putting the commis sioner in a position to state what some might think is the law—it’s not settled law, and we should be careful.”

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—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

The experience allowed for a smooth transition into the new school year. The Manhasset Public Schools welcomes the followingDanielleindividuals:Beza,ENL, Secondary School; Lisa Burgie, Special Education, Shelter Rock Elementary School ES; Alexander Han, Social Studies, Secondary School; Allison Iannolo, Library Media Specialist, Munsey Park ES; Kelly Innes, Special Education, Shelter Rock ES; Chaewon (Amy) Jeon, Science, Secondary School; Rui (Renee) Liu, Chinese, Secondary School; Victoria Scrimenti, Reading, Munsey Park and Shelter Rock ES; Alanna Siegel, ENL, Munsey Park ES; Gregory Sisco, Music, Secondary School; Brian Woerner, English, Secondary School; Angela Zambito, Special Education/Math, Secondary Schoo. —Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Dr. Joseph Owens was appointed as the Manhasset Public Schools director of fine and performing arts. (Courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

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“We are thrilled to have Dr. Owens join the Manhasset Public Schools,” said Superintendent of Schools Gaurav Passi. “I am confident that he will serve our students, staff and families well and continue to strengthen our wonderful fine and performing arts department.”Owensreceived his bache lor’s degree in music education at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and earned a master’s degree in music edu cation from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a master’s degree in educational administration from Adelphi University. He later returned to Teachers College to receive his doctorate degree in music and music education.

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The Manhasset Public Schools welcomed Dr. Joseph Owens as the district’s new direc tor of fine and performing arts. With 20 years in the education field, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Manhasset. Since 2013, Owens served as the supervisor of fine and performing arts for the Mineola Union Free School District. In his supervisory role, Owens oversaw the implementation and development of K-12 music, art and theater curricula and was involved in curricu lum writing. He also created and administered professional development plans for teach ers, supervised art and music extra-curricular activities and led the recruitment and hiring of art Owensteachers.isamember of the Art Supervisors Association, Nassau Council of Administrators of Music Education, Nassau Music Educators Association and New York State School Music Association. He also serves as the Balanced Mind Curriculum Conference Co-Director and the Nassau BOCES Arts-In-Education Chair. His work has been recognized by the School Administrators Association of New York State with its Leadership and Support Award in 2021.

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he Manhasset Public Schools welcomed 12 new faculty members into the district during New Teacher Orientation from Aug. 22-24. During the three-day period, the new faculty met central and building administrators and board of education members, participated in a bus tour, spoke with a panel of high school juniors and seniors, engaged in professional development workshops and more.

“I am so thankful for this opportunity to join a community that is so proud of its tradition of excellence in the fine and performing arts,” he said. “I’ve had the chance to meet with some parents, teachers, support staff, students, administrators and board members; I am so appreciative of the warm welcome I’ve received. Already we’ve shared some great ideas and the district has a number of exciting projects planned. I consider it a great honor to be a part of it all.”

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North Hempstead slates another public hearing September 1

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hether you were on the pro-life or pro-choice side of the abortion issue, you did find a point of agreement at the Aug. 4 Town of North Hempstead Town Board meeting: the public hearing should continue. Nearly two hours of that five-hour meeting had been spent discussing the proposal to rescind Chapter 41A, a provision in the town code enacted in August 1971, a year after New York State decriminalized abortion. It was titled “pregnancy termination facilities” and limited abortion clinics to hospitals or hospital-administered or -affiliated medical centers.Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, who introduced the proposal on an emergency basis, told the Manhasset Press that there was a feeling at the meeting that many still wanted to speak. Karen Seltzer, board chair of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, one of the last to address the issue, indicated that many people were not able to attend and wanted their say. “I was sitting on the town board dais when she made that statement and there were many people nodding their heads and I thought that there’s a real desire on both sides to continue this discussion. So let’s do so and give the residents the opportunity to speak on what is obviously a very important topic,” Lurvey stated. This being North Hempstead, politics was inevitably interjected into Lurvey’s proposal. At the meeting, Republican Councilmembers Dennis Walsh and David Adhami objected to extending the public hearing, calling for a vote that night, but they wereRepublicanoutvoted.Supervisor Jen DeSena was away attending a yearly family reunion and had announced in a statement that she would vote to rescind 41A, but wondered why Lurvey was so anxious to have the hearing and vote, only to delay potentially rescinding what the councilwoman called a law that put up barriers on a woman’s right to “Ichoose.wasgoing to vote to rescind it because it was nullified by state law and it was unen forceable, so to spend the amount of time that they did on the hearing—and people flooded my email about it—to spend two hours on that and then not even vote really frizzo@antonmediagroup.comRIZZOFRANK

With its Dobbs decision on June 24, the Supreme Court upended the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. The repercussions will be felt at every level, and the Town of North Hempstead is mulling repealing what Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey called a law that creates a barrier to women seeking abortions. (Mark Thomas | Pixabay) page 18

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SUNDAY,................SEPT. 11 Manhasset,registrationrace/walkinkillednIraq2007.startsatMaryJane Davies Park in Manhasset. Proceeds will benefit the Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, set up in the sergeant’s memory by istration is $65, $50 for student/military and $20 for children under 12. Free for children 5 and under, Gold Star families and active Army Rangers. To register, and to learn more about Sgt. Regan and the fund, visit leadthewayfund.org.www.

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Needle Arts From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Room, lower level, at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Description: “Quilting, needle point, embroidery, crocheting, knitting and more. Bring along a current project, ideas for a group project, and share your skills with others. All levels of skill are welcome but formal lessons are not included.” Led by Susan Louis. For information call Connie Knies at 516365-9029 or email cdknies@ optonlne.net.

Tai Chi for Beginners From noon to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 14 in the lower level Community Room at the e Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Description: “Originally developed in China a few hundred years ago, Tai Chi is a type of martial art primarily known for its health benefits, including helping with stress and tensions relief.” Fee is $60 and must be paid at time of registration. No refunds. Cash, check and credit card accepted. Visit theonsetlibrary.orgwww.manhasandclickthe“Events”tabforregistrationlink.

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................ Jungle Bungle Music Session I is from 10 to 10:45 a.m., Session II from 11 to 11:45 a.m. In the third floor Children’s Multi-Use Space at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. For ages 6 months to 4 years with caregiver. Children will enjoy interactive music time with instruments. Mask wearing is optional but encouraged. For information contact the Children’s Room at 516-627-2300 or orgorg.mplkids@manhassetlibrary.Visitwww.manhassetlibrary.andclickonthe“Events”tab

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A Time For Kids Two sessions, 9:30 to 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 17 months and from 10:15 to 11 a.m. for ages 18 months to 5 years. In the third floor Children’s Multi-Use Space at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Engage young learners in this program designed to introduce babies to the wonderful world of library programs. Music, movement, finger plays, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Limited to one caregiver per child. Mask wearing is optional but encouraged. For information contact the Children’s Room at 516-627-2300 or registrationclickwww.manhassetlibrary.orgmanhassetlibrary.org.mplkids@Visitandonthe“Events”tabforthelink.

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Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency Director Thomas Ronayne, a Navy veteran, noted that the two Long Island counties rep resented one of the largest concentrations of veteran populations in the United States. He addressed the veterans sitting on either side of him, stating that the country could never repay the debt it owed them and offered his gratitude and thanks. “While the majority of us do come home intact, physically and psychologically and emotionally, many of our comrades come home and we bring our wars home with us... and the truth is that our service lives within us for the rest of our lives,” Ronayne said. He concluded, “Gatherings like this, in places like this, for reasons like this are just incredibly important things,” going on encourage attendees to approach one of the veterans—especially ones they didn’t know—and give them a handshake and thankNassauthem.”County Legislator Tom McKevitt (R–East Meadow) recalled visiting a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall erected in Eisenhower Park. He watched as a visitor approached a panel, touched it, stepped back and saluted. He did this a dozen times and the legislator realized this veterans was saluting all the men he served with who did not come Rosenkingback.said that the honor flight veterans asked “How did you make this thing work? How did you get all these things together? How did you get the timing so right?” and went on to detail the number of people it took to put a flight together. He paid special thanks to the “guardians” who accompanied each vet on the trip and paid out of pocket for the flight. He mentioned the pipe and drums who greeted the returning flight, the fire departments who supplied the huge flags, the highs schools, including Garden City and Bethpage, who wrote letters to the veterans, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the

The premise of Honor Flight is simple: provide a no-cost, one-day trip to Washington, DC, for veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam to visit the various war memorials.HonorFlight Long Island (HFLI) is the local chapter of the national organization that has flown more than 245,000 veterans to the capital. The latest trip it sponsored took place in June. Earlier this month, the 38 veterans gathered at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale to be recognized. According to HFLI President Bill Jones, a 1972 graduate of West Point and U.S. Army veteran, “This special flight included 37 Vietnam-era veterans who received long overdue recognition and thanks for their military service. They were accompanied on this flight by one elder comrade, a WWII veteran of the ‘Greatest Generation.’ What this flight represented was a ‘Big Hug’ to all our veterans from Honor Flight, their families and supporters who make such flightsHFLIpossible.”boardmember Jeff Rosenking served as emcee for the event, in which every veteran who made the trip was gifted a Tribute Journal commemorating the day in pictures. Rosenking read out the biographies that the veterans provided.

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The family of Ronald Joseph Hayes of Bethpage was on hand as the deceased veteran was recognized via the Flags of Our Heroes part of the Honor Flight program. Hayes’ portrait was taken to the capital on the Honor Flight and posed before the Vietnam War Memorial. In the background is Honor Flight board member and emcee Jeff Rosenking.

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The Shipyard recently opened on the boardwalk in the center of downtown Riverhead. (Photo courtesy of G2D Group) Aug. 18 marks the official opening of The Shipyard, located on the boardwalk in the center of downtown Riverhead. A four-story residential building consist ing of 36 luxury units, The Shipyard is the newest property developed by the Huntington-based G2D Group. The impressive, state-of-the-art complex boasts numerous amenities and modern conveniences—including, but not limited to, 24-Hour video surveil lance, “Smart” Key Fob entry controlled from the resident’s own mobile phone for added security, a private parking lot and concierge services including cleaning, handyman and dog walking. Inside each unit are high-quality interior finishes such as slab stone backsplashes, Quartz countertops, stainless steel profession al-grade appliances, wine refrigerators, walk-in closets and in-unit washers and dryers. Other warm minimalist touches include LED lighting, modern bathrooms with stall showers and soaking tubs and high ceilings. In select residences, private balconies provide stunning views of the Peconic River. The building also offers a spacious rooftop lounge, business center and private gym for residents to enjoy. For more information about The Shipyard, visit Richardbuildings/the-shipyardhttps://g2d.properties/orcontactPianaat917-445-6980.

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The Honored The following were on the June Honor Flight: Bergeron, Howard, Hicksville; Bergold, Edward, Seaford; Bici, George, Garden City; Bonom, Steven, North Massapequa; Buckley, John, Farmingdale; Carannante, Louis, East Meadow; Chiappone, Robert, East Meadow; Contorno, Anthony, North Massapequa; Cromwell, Wayne, Levittown; Cunningham, Gary, Westhampton; Edwards, Arturo, Farmingdale; Esposito, John, Islip; Fahrenholz, Thomas, Plainview; Glick, Gary, Bellmore; Grisnik, Robert, Southampton; Hettiger, Carl, East Hampton; Hildenbrand, Robert, Hicksville; Johnson, Angus, Centereach; Johnson, Andrew, Levittown; Kinney, Jeffrey, Ridge; Kinney, Edmund, West Islip; Kostynick, John, Bay Shore; Menechino, John, Wantagh; Morreale, Vincent, East Meadow; Mundy, Paul, Merrick; Nevor, Kenneth, Islip; Newman, William, North Bellmore; Okula, Paul, Center Moriches; Poisella Jr., James, Plainview; Ratnoff, Steven, Bellmore; Rezin, John, West Babylon; Roberts, Michael, Levittown; Schneider, Barry, Coram; Schneider, John, Hempstead; Weitz, Arnold, Plainview; White, James, Plainview; Winter, Richard, Lynbrook; Yeschin, Arnold, Woodbury.

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—Submitted by the G2D Group many supporters, including JPMorgan Chase and Citibank, and the Farmingdale Starbucks who provided the free coffee at the event. He also recognized American Airpower Museum founder Jeff Clyman, his wife Jackie and museum director LarryTwoStarr.deceased veterans were honored via Honor Flight’s Flags of Our Heroes program, in which families provide a photo and it is taken on a flight and placed in front of the appropriate memorial and photographed. The photo is then presented to the families along with a formal certificate as the veterans’ participation is honored in spirit. At the recent ceremony, the families of Vietnam War veterans Ronald Joseph Hayes of Bethpage and Conrad Spears of East Meadow came up to pose with their loved ones’ portraits and listen to Rosenking recite their biographies.

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State Senator John Brooks (D–Seaford), who chairs the Veterans Affairs Committee and is a Navy veteran, also spoke. He noted how little respect Vietnam veterans received when they re turned from that unpopular war. He asserted that they served honorably and with dignity, but were victims of politicians’ misguided policies. “These guys are absolute heroes. We can never make up to them how we treated them, but no one could have served this nation better,” Brooks concluded. Rosenking said that if there were mistakes in the journals, they would be fixed. Someone called out, “I look old. Can you make me look younger?” to laughter and the emcee replied, “We don’t do miracles, but we’ll try.” Visit www.honorflightlongisland.org for more information on applying for a future flight and supporting HFLI.

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Their reason? They want additional pet projects for their own districts they didn’t ask for until the day of the vote.

These projects and resources are almost exactly equally spread out amongst all 19 of our legislative districts. By holding public safety hostage and defunding these projects, Democrats are passing up an opportunity to create good jobs, help to better protect our environment, and make Nassau County a safer place to Iflive.abridge collapses, it is on the Democrat legislators that chose to defund this plan. If a child is choking or a senior citizen falls and an ambulance isn’t available, it is on the Democrat legislators that chose to defund this plan. If a building repair is delayed and someone gets hurt, that injury is on the Democrat legislators that chose to defund this plan. I am asking the members of the Democratic Caucus in the legislature to join me in putting public safety over politicx` and approve this fund ing to better serve our shared constituents.

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Last Month, the Democratic Caucus of the county legislature put politics over public safety and good government. Just min utes after approving the capital plan, the Democrat Caucus chose to defund the plan to appropriate monies to import ant public safety equipment and projects to keep Nassau County residentsDemocratssafe.chose to defund my plan to provide for import ant public safety equipment and projects to keep Nassau residents safe, just minutes after approving the plan itself.

COLUMNS When poor folks in ancient Rome were not represented well by Roman landowners (patricians), they held their own separate elections to choose representatives called “tribunes.” Tribunes made laws for the common people until such time as the patricians recognized them as a branch of the legisla ture. The same thing happened in England with the rise of the house of “commons.” Being a tribune or a repre sentative of the commons in a democracy was a badge of great honor and newspapers try to memorialize that tradition. Tribunes and members of parliament helped make laws that sustained democracy for hundreds of years. One of those laws was hard labor sentences for criminals. Democracy throughout time has wanted and needed everyone to participate and so has always taken strong measures to bring wayward folks back into the fold. This country long used penal hard labor to rehabili tate offenders. But then, after World War II, America turned super-soft on crime and totally disinterested in rehabilitating prisoners.It’stime to bring the fallen and lost among us back into the fold as good citizens. Maybe a tribune or two will stand up in the legislature and a newspaper or two will raise a voice to get the ball rolling. Kimball Shinkoskey

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Congestion Pricing Would Cost Nassau Commuters Thousands More Annually

The MTA recently released its environmental analysis of the proposed Congestion Pricing Plan that would affect drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The analysis suggests tolls could be as high as $23 for drivers in cars ($34.50 if they don’t have an EZPASS), and $82 for trucks. For an average commuter driving to the office five days a week, this means paying over $800 a month or almost $10,000 more per year, It is unacceptable. These tolls will also affect deliveries of goods and services, contractors, taxis, and ride share vehicles, as well as those who are already paying a bridge or tunnel toll. Stunningly, every Democrat in Nassau’s State Senate and Assembly delegations voted for this outrageous tax on their own residents.Thisplan is simply a $1 billion a year tax directly on the backs of suburban commuters to financial ly rescue the MTA from its own incompetence and mismanage ment. Nassau is already one of the highest taxed counties in the nation and with inflation and gas

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Pool Running In The Hazy Summertime COLUMNS

The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us. Stores have been selling school supplies since early July, much to the chagrin of school kids and teachers everywhere. Although most retailers prefer to rush the seasons, for some reason, this summer has been more than a bit of a blur. Our girl, who had been working at a charter in Roosevelt, left to advance her career. Currently, Hubby and I are housing her entire classroom in my basement, which has been quite the challenge. We asked her recently to weed through the dozens of boxes to evaluate what else she might need for the upcoming year at her new school. We’re thrilled for her, as she reeled in a wonderful opportunity as a kindergarten educator in the city. This is the child who adored rides on the train, thrilled at the prospect of shopping in the greatest city in the world. It hasn’t been lost on me that she nailed a job in her favorite spot on the planet. Hubby and I have scaled back our hiking and walking because of the heat. MS and skyrocketing temperatures do not mix well, so we have begun our yearly tradition of “pool jogging” while skimming the pool simultaneously. Hubby’s calves have increased in definition so much so that the other day, I called out to him, “Hey, Legs! Where are you going with that man?” Even the doctor took notice of the hard work that we’ve done in the pool this summer. Our BMI index has decreased, our weight has decreased, and our overall muscle mass has improved vastly. “Whatever it is that you’re doing,” our doctor quipped with a smile, “keep it up.” Hubby lost 25 pounds since the beginning of pool season, thanks to his walking regime and intermittent fasting. I’m so proud of him. Our daughter was trained at an early age to “pool jog”, back when she was in her first year at Hicksville Middle School. Every summer, she looked forward to “running in the pool”, especially as the temperatures soared. I’ll never forget the time we were running in the pool on an overcast afternoon, worried that we would be caught in a down pour. When the skies opened, we couldn’t see in front of us and we laughed for all we were worth, es pecially as my daughter moaned, “Ugh! We’re going to get wet!” I quipped, “We are ALREADY wet!” We continued our “jog” and laughed the entire time. This past week, our daughter took her vacation in Delaware with her boyfriend’s family. The steamy weather meant daily dips in the pool were a requirement. One morning, her boyfriend’s aunt stepped out on the porch to join our girl. She stared at her quizzically and asked, “What are you doing?” Daughter, pool skimmer in hand, replied, “Running in the pool. It’s great exercise!” Because of a recent back injury, she has scaled back on running and has been marching in the pool to prevent re-injury.

Pool running is a zero impact exercise that is fabulous for injured runners. It’s an excellent cross-training exercise that uses the same muscles as running on land. Although one should optimally run in the deep end of a pool, one can obtain the same effect by purchasing a water belt or Aquajogger to stay afloat. It is important to keep your heart rate up and your strides more like marching than running. Pool jogging requires good form as well, with a focus on smaller strides to prevent hamstring injuries. Pool or water running burns about 1112 calories per minute, so a half hour’s work will burn about 350 calories for a 150-pound person. (Take THAT, chocolate bar!) For the record, an Aquajogger on Amazon costs about $42. It’s useful, but it isn’t necessary. As temperatures ramp up yet again during this drier-than-usual Summer 2022, I challenge you to try pool jogging to stay cool and get your exercise, too. Your endurance and fitness will be challenged, your heart rate will increase without putting weight and strain on your joints and you will stay cool in the process. Believe me, it’s one of my favorite exercises. In time, I think it will be yours,Enjoytoo.the rest of your summer.

SEE YOU AROUND THE TOWN Patty Servidio prices continuing to soar, we are now facing being taxed to go to work, to medical appointments or even just enjoy a day with family and friends in New York City. The end result will be more taxes and higher consumer prices. With public transit crime up 58 percent since last year, commuters don’t feel safe, making driving their only alternative to get to work. In 2022 alone, numerous people have been pushed in front of trains, including acts of hate crimes. Incidents on the subway, including the shooting in Sunset Park earlier in the year, have brought the subway’s lack of safety to the forefront. The MTA’s plan to economically compel the use of public transit, effectively forces commuters to put their lives at Albanyrisk.lawmakers need to stop making it impossible for residents in the suburbs to survive. We are being taxed out of New York and “Congestion Pricing” is Albany’s latest attack on our way of life. Let’s not forget the attempt by Gov. Hochul earlier this year to sneak a proposal into the state budget to effectively end suburban single-family zoning across the state by usurping local zoning laws. Fortunately, elected officials throughout Long Island and other suburban communities came together in condemning this proposal. It was stalled, but that doesn’t mean it won’t resurface in the Thisfuture.fundamentally underhanded and undemocratic maneuver is exactly how former Governor Cuomo and the state legislature passed their disastrous cashless bail law, which has wreaked havoc on our criminal justice system and allowed violent repeat offenders to roam our streets and make our communities lessI’vesafe.created a petition opposing this oppressive congestion pricing plan. You can join me by going to my website at: qualitytoespeciallysiveeffortsunacceptable.andtyny.gov/LD19www.nassaucountosignmypetitiontelltheMTAthatitsplanisIwillcontinuemytofightagainsttheprogresagendacomingoutofAlbany,anythingthatattemptsfurthererodeoursuburbanoflife. Nassau County

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Grammy-winning musician Kenny G will be performing at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Sunset Soirée. (Photo credit: Art Streiber)

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The co-chairs for this year’s event are longtime Guidance Center supporters Nancy and Lew Lane and Andrea and Michael Leeds. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Stacey Sager of Channel 7 Eyewitness News. All proceeds will benefit the Guidance Center. To learn more about becoming a sponsor or an underwriter or pur chasing tickets, visit orgmespichan@northshorechildguidance.childguidance.org/sunsetsoiree,www.northshoreemailorcall516-626-1971,ext.309.

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As the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For nearly 70 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www. northshorechildguidance.org or call 516-626-1971.

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Breathless. His latest release, New Standards, is his 19th studio album. It could well be used to describe his four-decade body of work, a vision of jazz that helped launch both a musical genre and radio format. New Standards continues the musical path that has seen Kenny G sell 75 million albums around the world. In addition to a live performance by Kenny G, the Sunset Soirée will feature elegant cocktails and dining, beautiful sunset views and fabulous silent auction prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Guidance Center, Long Island’s pre miere children’s mental health nonprof it organization.“Afterhaving to postpone our in-per son event for the past two years due to the pandemic, we are so excited to be welcoming back our devoted supporters for what promises to be a spectacular evening,” Guidance Center Executive Director Kathy Rivera said. “For nearly 70 years, the Guidance Center has been committed to providing essential mental health services to the children and families in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. And those services are needed more than ever during these very difficult times, when depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges are at epidemic proportions among our youth.”

—Submitted by the North Shore Child Guidance Center

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center) is thrilled to announce that Grammy-winning musician Kenny G will be the guest performer at the or ganization’s Sunset Soirée, a fundraiser that will be held on Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the beautiful Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in Port 12-times-PlatinumoftheSaxophonistWashington.KennyGrecordedbest-sellinginstrumentalalbumalltimeintheDiamond-selling,1992

Time walks appropriately If you do decide to walk your dog, the very early morning and late evening hours are generally the safest time to do so.

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Speaking of hot pavement, burns on paw pads are among the most common heat-related injuries sustained by dogs. “On average, the pavement is 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the ambient air temperature, so if the temperature is 100 degrees, the pavement is going to be 160 degrees,” Carotenuto said. “Pads are made for walking, but not on that heat. When the paw pads burn, they slough off. Imagine walking around on raw feet that have no protection; it’s excruciatingly painful.” If there’s no way to avoid having your dog on the pavement during the day, protective footwear is a must. Slip-on silicone booties, which also can be found at pet retailers, are real paw savers. And while it sometimes takes dogs a while to adjust to wearing them, they’ll get used to it.

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While extreme heat isn’t safe for any dog, some breeds are more sensitive than others. “There are a couple of breeds that you have to be really careful with during the summer, and those are flat-faced dogs—anything like a pug, a Shih Tzu, a French bulldog, an English bulldog—all of those dogs have even more trouble dissipating heat because of their anatomy,” Carotenuto said. “Arctic breeds—basically anything that was meant to be a sled dog—also tend to have a bit more trouble because they have a really thick undercoat that helps retain heat.” Research the specific breed of your dog to better understand how they might be affected.

It’s Saturday afternoon. Your weather app reads 105 degrees. Your dog is staring at you expectantly, hoping for a walk. What do you do? Step away from the leash, said Sarah Carotenuto, an assistant professor of practice in the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. It might be the so-called “dog days” of summer, but summertime is not the time to be out and about with your four-legged friend. “Dogs don’t sweat like we do. They have very limited ability to dissipate heat, so they’re more prone to overheating than we are,” said Carotenuto, who has worked as an emergency vet for 15 years. “Certainly, we wouldn’t go out in a fur coat and exercise, but that’s exactly what we’d be asking them to do.” When the temperature rises, so does the risk for heat stroke, which can be extremely dangerous for dogs.

A good way to determine whether it’s too hot for a walk: Test the pavement with your own hand. If you can’t put your hand down on the pavement for three to five seconds, you shouldn’t walk your dog on it.

Make a splash Backyard sprinklers or kiddie pools can provide lots of fun for water-loving pups. A regular garden hose can work, too, with one caveat: Some dogs like to snap at the water, which can result in them ingesting too much.

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“Heat stroke is like cooking an egg,” Carotenuto said. “Once the body temperature gets over 109 degrees, it’s like an egg white: You put it in the pan and it cooks and becomes white. And it’s really hard, if not impossible, to get that egg white to go back to the liquid sate. That’s what happens in the body when dogs get overheated to the point of 109; their proteins basically start to cook. It’s very, very, very dangerous, and it’s super hard to have dogs come back from that.” But just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean your dog has to be cooped up and bored all day. After all, exercise is beneficial for your dog’s mental and physical health. “Things to engage the mind and engage the body are good for all species,” Carotenuto said. “Without that, we may see dogs develop repetitive behaviors, similar to zoo animals pacing back and forth in their enclosures, or destructive behaviors, like chewing the couch or pawing at the wall or barking at the door incessantly and driving the neighbors crazy. It’s really important to engage both the mind and the body to prevent those sort of behaviors from developing.” Carotenuto offered the following tips for making sure your dog is getting safe exercise and mental stimulation in the summer months.

Tossing a ball indoors, investing in indoor puzzle toys for dogs, or playing hide-andseek with favorite toys or treats are some simple and fun options to engage dogs mentally and physically. Many dogs, like their feline counterparts, also like chasing laser pointers. She encourages people to “think like a zookeeper” to come up with creative indoor activities.

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In many communities, canine day care facilities offer indoor playgrounds where pups can run around and interact with other dogs. Some even have swimming pools and indoor agility courses. Dog owners can pay to drop off their pooches for a few hours of supervised, air-conditioned exercise. Search for facilities that separate dogs by size.

If you have a full-size backyard pool and your dog loves to swim, that can be a great exercise option as well. But not all dogs are swimmers, so make sure you know your dog’s abilities before allowing your pup in the pool. And just like kids, dogs should never be left unsupervised in or around the water. It’s also important to make sure your dog has an easy way to climb in and out of the pool. For added safety, doggie life vests in various sizes can be purchased from pet retailers.

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Far from being a blues purist, Musselwhite’s musical curiosity has made for some odd creative bedfellows and led to his being prominently featured playing the harmonica solo on the 1990 INXS hit “Suicide Blonde” along with recording and touring with Cyndi Lauper on the latter’s 2010 outing Memphis Blues. This wondermentmusicalhasoccasionallybledintoMusselwhite’sownwork,mostnotablyon1999’s Continental Drifter, a project that found him throwing Tex-Mex into the mix along in addition to joining forces with Cuba’s Cuarteto Patria. At other times, he’s jammed with Brazilian forró musicians, despite their only speaking Portuguese. He traces that creative curiosity back to his days of seeking sounds growing up in “EverMemphis.sinceIwas a kid in Memphis going around looking for blues records and ‘78s, anything else that looked interesting I’d get that too,” he said. “They were only a nickel or a dime. I discovered a lot of music that I ordinarily wouldn’t have heard because you wouldn’t hear it on the radio. Stuff like Greek, Indian and flamenco music. I was able to expose myself to music from other cultures at an early age. Even though it wasn’t blues, I could tell it had a spirit to it that was similar to blues. When you listen to flamenco, man, it sure enough sounds like blues in a way.

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We figured it was inevitable that we would at some point, so why wait for that? It was really horrible. You have to be evacuated and everything in the freezer was rotten because the electricity was turned off. It was horrible.

In an age of performers making their name as Instagram influencers and TikTok flavors-of-the month, Charlie Musselwhite is the equivalent of a land line—steady, reliable and a link to the past. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, the septuagenerian musician has spent a career dating back to his 1967 debut Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite’s Southside Band being a blues standard-bearer. It’s a journey that continues on the recently released Mississippi Son, a stripped-down collection of 14 songs featuring the harmonica player singing and picking up a guitar to present a mix of originals and nuggets originally recorded by an array of storied names including Yank Rachell, The Stanley Brothers and Charley Patton. It’s Musselwhite’s first solo outing since moving back to Clarksdale, MS, about a year-and-a-half ago from the tiny Northern California community of Geyserville. Climate change was the impetus behind the harp player and his wife/manager Henrietta Musselwhite pulling up stakes and moving back to the Delta. “This is where I’m from and I had a home here,” he explained. “We were having the fires every year. The last time, we could see it coming. If the wind burnedhavewechanged,hadn’tmightgottenout.

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Charlie Musselwhite at home in the Mississippi Delta. (Photo by Rory Doyle)

Musselwhite’s love of the blues can be traced to a childhood listening to music being sung by local laborers out in the country.

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“I remember as a little kid we lived on a street and then there was woods and in it there was a creek,” he recalled. “On the other side of the creek, there were fields where people would work in them. I remember as a little kid, laying on the shady side of the creek, cooling off and listening to people singing work songs in the field. I remember listening to those songs and while I liked a lot of different kinds of music, this music sounded like how I felt.”

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I came to the conclusion that all around the world, every culture has this music of lament. There’s a guy on the corner singing about how his baby left him in every corner of the world. That’s music from the heart. I discovered that you can play with anybody that plays from the heart, even if you can’t speak the same language.”

I remember walking out my front door and the ash was just falling like snow. It ain’t gonna go away. It’s going to get worse.” With the pandemic forcing Musselwhite to stay in one place (“I’ve been on the road for over 50 years, so it was a nice break for me. I didn’t miss my suitcase at all”), he started hanging out at friend Gary Vincent’s nearby studio, noodling around on guitar. Before long, Vincent was hitting RECORD, drummer Ricky Martin and upright bassist Barry Bays were recruited and Mississipi Son was the result. “We started recording some of these tunes that I’d been doing for a long time and at some point, we realized that it could be an album,” Musselwhite said. “It was kind of an accident.”Theslow-as-molasses tempo on the album is languid and made all the more so by Musselwhite’s laconic vocal phrasing, which is goosed along by his equally loose strumming and harp blowing. The record doesn’t so much rock out as much as it oozes along from the openerself-penned“BluesUptheRiver”andcou-pletslike“I’lldrinkmuddywateruntilI’vehadenough” which brings to mind images of the mighty Mississippi, to a reading of Guy Clark’s “The Dark,” whose stark tempo is reminiscent of Musselwhite’s old friend and mentor John Lee Hooker, who is immortalized by a version of “Crawling King Snake” that is perfectly arranged as a loose shuffle.

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• Buying Books Online: Scam artists set up fake websites and offer great deals on expensive textbooks only to never deliver the textbooks leaving the student out of cash and with no textbook. Learn how to identify fake websites listings for textbooks and supplies. Before you buy, do your research, and confirm it’s a reputable source. Pay attention to contact information and return policies. Legitimate sites provide a physical address and working phone number in the contact section.

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• Roommate/Rental Scam: Scammers pose as an individual selling or renting a property or as someone on behalf of a property owner. Potential renters are then solicited for money in exchange for promises that the homes will be shown to them or rented to them upon completion of payment. The scam is realized when there is no home for sale, or the property is already occupied.

• Fake Employment or Internship Offers: Never pay an upfront fee to move forward in an interview process or provide too much personal information, such as your Social Security Number, during the application or interview process.

• Unpaid Tuition Scam: Ignore calls claiming that you’ll be dropped from all classes unless you pay tuition immediately over the phone. Always call the school bursar’s office directly to verify your account status. Schools generally send an invoice to alert students of account status.

New York is home to nearly 300 higher education institutions—the second highest in the nation. Incoming students have many decisions to make at the start of the academic year and while making choices independently is exciting, dealing with new situations can be challenging. Whether living away from home for the first time, navigating financial aid, or building credit, students have ample opportunities to get scammed. The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) provides guidance on how to start this new academic year safely with targeted scam prevention and safety tips that can help during this transition.

For those living on campus this fall, there are safety precautions to keep in mind, especially for first-time residential students. Fires are one of the biggest hazards.

Identity theft protection:

Practice Online Safety

• Keep all personal identifiable information private. Whether it’s in a dorm room, online, or in any social situation, keep all information and documents containing personal information private and securely guarded. Personally identifiable information is information that, when used alone or with other relevant data, can identify a person.

• Never overload outlets with too many demands for power to prevent fires. Students with laptops, televisions, mini-refrigerators, and more can overload the outlet and spark a fire.

• Review the emergency plan in case of fire or a carbon monoxide leaks. Ensure all those residing in the room know where to meet and what to do if there is an emergency. Remember to call 911 in case of any emergency and follow safety protocol. Visit www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection to learn more.

• Check for working sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers. Most at risk are those staying in off-campus housing, where these systems are not regulated by the university.

Scam Prevention Tips

• Fake Scholarships, Grants or Loans: The required paperwork to apply for financial aid is the FAFSA form and it’s completely free. Visit FAFSA’s government’s website (studentaid.gov) directly and don’t believe anyone who offers guarantees or pre-approvals for loans or grants.

• Understand the consequences. Higher education students are at great risk of identity theft, but you can minimize these risks by protecting yourself and keeping your information private. It’s important that you understand the consequences of identity theft. Criminals can use your personal information to build a fake identity and open new accounts or loans under your name. Restoring credit and correcting false information can be a costly and lengthy process so it’s best to prevent it before it happens.

• Locate the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms within your dorm or off-campus housing. Verify or obtain assurances that all alarms are in proper working order. Participate in any needed safety demonstrations on campus.

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Social media is a great place to connect with friends or catch up with the latest viral trend but remember to save some secrets for yourself. Social media posts often reveal sensitive information unintentionally. Cybercriminals look for content that can reveal answers to security questions used to reset passwords, making accounts vulnerable to identity theft. Avoid downloading free music, games, or apps. Free downloads come with a price—identity theft. Often the free apps, music and games are tainted with keystroke logging malware. Avoid using public WiFi and computers to shop online and pay bills. Monitor privacy settings on all online accounts. Before you get rid of your old laptop or smartphone, protect your data so it doesn’t end up in the hands of an identity thief.

• Locate the nearest emergency exits. Make note of where to go if there is an emergency.

• Credit Cards: If applying for a credit card for the first time, do your own research. Students are often targeted with misleading credit card offers that could be a veiled attempt at identity theft or may charge exorbitant annual fees and interest rates.

Ethical Friends of Children is a free shop run by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island in Garden City. This outreach program assists more than 2,500 children and their families each year by providing them with clothing, backpacks for school and infant furniture. The service is set up like a store so people can select what they want from a wide variety of clothes.

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BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF t’s the education of a lifetime. Nine Catholic high schools on Long Island present their own unique opportunity for students to explore a faith-based education that challenges, inspires, and prepares them for college, careers, and life. The total experience makes the difference in a Catholic education.Families are strongly encouraged to at tend open house programs held at each Long Island Catholic school to learn first-hand about programs, facilities, faculties, activities, and the character of eachRigorousinstitution.academic learning is rein forced at each of Long Island’s Catholic high schools with engaging extra-cur ricular activities and and a strong foundation in faith. These high schools offer a wide range of exciting choices for families considering a Catholic education.Allofthe high schools located in the Diocese of Rockville Centre use the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) for admission into ninth grade. The TACHS admissions testing reg istration is open through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Students in the eighth grade during the 2022-2023 school year wishing to ap ply for fall 2023 admission into Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the Diocese of Rockville Centre Long Island are eligible. The TACHS test for Long Island high schools will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5. The test is designed to measure school aptitude and scholastic achievement in reading, mathematics, and language. A registration fee of $65 per student is payable by credit card, debit card or pre-paid card. A copy of the TACHS Student Handbook can be found on www. tachsinfo.com. There will be no printed handbooks this year. 234524 M

All fun. No lter. Be a Girl Scout. Imagine it—Your girl and her friends dreaming up adventures and making the whole world sparkle with their own personal brand of magic. Register for an information session in your area at gsnc.org/programs. Once registered, you will have the opportunity to sign your daughter up for a Daisy Discovery activity.

“Customers are referred by many of the area’s social service organizations and are supported by both religiously affiliated and private agencies funded by Nassau and Suffolk counties,” said volunteer Pat Spencer of Port Washington.EthicalFriends of Children, established in 1985, is staffed entirely by volunteers and there is no charge for any services. Individuals, families or community groups donate gently used clothing and other things children may require, such as backpacks. Any cash donations go entirely towards purchase of needed items for children, such as diapers andVolunteersformula. are always welcome to help sort, organize and deliver clothing and goods. “We will even pick up and deliver larg er items like cribs,” said volunteer Judy Rosemarin of Long Beach. “Sometimes it’s the only way needy families can obtain these important pieces.” Visit www.ehsli.org/social-action/give to make a monetary donation. Contact Jim LoPresti by email at efoc@ehsli.org or call 516-280-5526 for details about making item donations and volunteering.

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If you find condoms in your child’s room, for example, don’t remove them—that’s taking away their health and safety. Use the discovery to acknowledge their responsible behavior, and as an avenue to an open-minded discussion. Many kids experiment with pot and alcohol. Engaging in these behaviors doesn’t generally lead to addiction, so try to avoid extreme reactions. Keep communication open, be a good listener. You don’t have to navigate childrearing

FCA’s first focus is on harm-reduction and safety. You cannot force a child to act a certain way, but you can educate them to make good choices within that framework to help keep them safe. FCA does not come from an absti nence-only model or sit-in judgement.

Family & Children’s Association (FCA), one of Long Island’s oldest and largest health and human services organizations, has been helping parents and children cope with challenges from anxiety to peer pressure to truancy, sexual activity and drug use, offering communication strategies, support, intervention and counseling. Most services are free, low cost or covered by insurance. No one is turned away for inability to pay. While ev ery family situation is unique, supportive techniques have universal applications. Parents are the first line of defense against negative behaviors in their chil dren. Effective parenting skills practiced early and often yield the most success but it’s never to late to start. Whether you’re a parent or a profes sional, it’s difficult to initiate conver sations about sex, drug use, and other activities. Acknowledging your discomfort at the start of the conversation is a good way to break the ice and sets the tone for a more honest exchange in a safe space. It’s important to realize that you may hear things that dismay or surprise, and even shock you, but your job is to be receptive, granting your child permission to be themselves by providing nonjudgmental support and an avenue to resources that can help you both make well-informed decisions.Thegreatest hurdle to talking with your adolescent may simply be getting started.

Suggest an activity—going for ice cream, shooting hoops, catching a movie—no one size fits all. Initiate the conversation while you’re out together. Your child may be relieved to talk about their fears, temp tations, what they don’t know, and what they can’t handle on their own. Don’t let it stop there. Make time for regular informal or planned family time. It’s comforting to a child to know there’s a caring parent to support them, whether they want it or not. Equally important is articulating your expectations and bound aries. Don’t believe that children don’t like structure, no matter what they say. Households are different, as are parenting styles, but whatever a family’s make-up, income level, cultural or ethnic background, the adults must be willing to hear what the child in their care has to say and offer a level of acceptance to help that child embrace their unique identity.

Let’s Talk School Smarts VasselmanNicolle JenniferScheck 233173 M Winston Prep Long Island is a leading school for students with learning di erences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD). Winston Prep’s individualized learning model focuses on understanding each student’s learning challenges. Our expert teachers conduct daily in-depth assessments, helping each child advance at a meaningful pace and thrive! Back to School at Winston Prep Long Island! REGISTER TODAY FOR AN OPEN HOUSE AT www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses or contact Karen Preston, Admissions Director, kpreston@winstonprep.edu 30 Deforest Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746, Tel: 631-779-2400 t HOUSEOPEN Thursday,Sept.29th9:30am CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

BY NICOLLE VASSELMAN, LMHC AND JENNIFER SCHECK, LCSW, CASAC ack to school is a different experience for every adolescent. Some are excited to see their friends, show off a new outfit, or get back into a routine. For others, school can present many more challenges than reading, writing, and arithmetic.

The organization’s commitment is to educate and encourage discourse on ways to stay safe and healthy in body and mind.

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14A FULL RUNAUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • BACK TO SCHOOL alone. It takes a village. Your schoolpediatrician,counselors and social workers can be excellent resources, as canFCA’sFCA.Our Turn pro gram provides sexual health information and assistance to sexually active persons, ages 14 to adult, free of charge. Our Turn is part of a county-wide initiative, the Regional Prevention & Support Services Initiative (RPSSI) Nassau. Seven commu nity-based organizations and four clinical care organizations participate. Funded through a subcontract with Northwell, Our Turn assesses risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and provides navigation services for people living with or at risk for HIV. The program busts myths and provides instructions on healthy practices such as condom usage and regular testing, and connects clients with medical care. Youth can enter treatment without their parents’ knowledge, but it is without question more productive with family involvement and open communication. There are no income limits to receive services through the RPSSI Nassau Program. Immigration status is not asked. All services under the program are provided with no cost to the client. The goal is to help clients regain their health and stay healthy by address ing any obstacles that interfere with their ability to seek proper medical care or follow their clinician’s advice.

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—Nicolle Vasselman, LMHC, CASAC-2, is the senior director of prevention and treatment services, FCA. Jennifer Scheck, LCSW, CASAC is a clinic director with FCA Family Treatment & Recovery Centers.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s not so easy to separate the signal from the noise. Check your sources. Challenges to clear communication are numerous and varied. Misinformation can happen easily and without ill-intent. But if anyone can avoid mistakes and help everyone understand and come to an agreement, it’s VIRGOyou.(Aug. 23-Sept. 22). e more present you are to the moment, the more attractive you are. In familiar territory you’ll be naturally centered, and you’ll radiate cool con dence. New situations have a way of making your mind race ahead. You don’t have to look good at all times. Awkwardness is part of an ever-expanding life. Your life is getting bigger indeed!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have the courage to put together the ideas that interest you, and you present them in your own unique way. Some will get it right away and want to be a part of it. Others won’t understand until everyone else does. But you don’t need everyone on your side. e most important one to have on your side is you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re assertive, not domineering. You’ll master the ne art of being a boss without being bossy. It’s a tightrope walk to be sure, but as long as you’re paying attention to the feedback others give you, you’ll maintain your standing. No longer having to kowtow to others is something to AQUARIUScelebrate. (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). While you’re able to defend what’s yours, you’d prefer not to have to. at’s why you’re so careful about who you get close to. You pay attention to indications of character, worldview and thought process. Generous spirits will be all around you. You’ll enjoy interactions of openness, trust and fun.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It seems your options are limited by factors beyond your control such as your age, gender, race, location, the rules of the game or the nancial end of things. But what if these limits are merely perceived? Push into them and see if there’s more leeway than appearances suggest. Ponder possible GEMINIworkarounds.(May 21-June 21). Yes, the project is worthwhile, though it will take twice as long as you think, which is the case with most worthy work. It reveals itself little by little, pulling you deeper into your own heart. At some point, the time and e ort become irrelevant. You’re driven to know what happens and, in doing so, know yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Luck and your emotional state go hand in hand. Your outlook and mood are on the up and up. You’re hopeful about the problems you couldn’t solve last week and will come at them from a new angle. You’ll process and act on what you feel, creating a sense of progress you haven’t known in a long while.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re choosy about your involvements because you tend to give them your all. e project you have on deck will bring out the best in you, requiring you to be organized, forward-thinking and resourceful. You’ll have fun with it, too, as long as you pace yourself well. Plan to leave nothing to the last minute.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just because people believe it doesn’t make it real or right. Even so, trying to convince or in uence people away from their beliefs will be an ine ective use of your time. Instead, you’ll live in a way that re ects your values. Others take notice of what’s working well for you. Some will want to do as you SCORPIOdo. (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Communicating doesn’t require talking. e truth is that you cannot avoid communicating because, as long as you are present, your body, movement, breathing, energy and very essence is sending a message. Your awareness in this regard makes you most e ective this week.

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Isabella Manzi was honored by Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, left, with a Certificate of Recognition, Achievement and Appreciation, and was joined her mother, Antonietta. Isabella Manzi during her award-winning dance. (Contributed Photos)

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Manzi Stands Out At Dance Competition

anhasset Secondary School Isabellaseventh-graderManzi,12,made her mark at the Beyond the Stars Nationals Dance Competition at the Kalahari Resort in the Pennsylvania Poconos recently. As a “Rising Star Soloist,” Isabella received a Diamond Award, had the highest score in her category and placed first overall. Isabella performed to “Let’s Dance,” choreographed by Annmarie Milohnic-Bolkovic, owner of Annmarie’s Studio of Performing Arts, aka ASPA Dance in Great Neck. According to an observer, “She danced her heart out as she performed an upbeat and complex tap routine that wowed the judges. Her technique was spot-on and she enjoyed every minute of it.” This is Isabella’s first year dancing competitively. She’s always had a love for dance and began dancing at the age of 2. She’s dedicated to dance but, most of all, she enjoys it. You can see her love and passion for dance when she performs. Isabella dances many different dance styles—tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and jazz, and enjoys performing all of them onNotstage.only did Isabella compete as a soloist, but she also competed with her ASPA Dance Company and Hip Hop Competition Team OOO Cruu. Her group dances received Diamond Awards and all placed within the Top Five, some coming in first place overall. Isabella was honored by Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Councilmembers Veronica Lurvey and Mariann Dalimonte, receiving a Certificate of Recognition, Achievement & Appreciation from the Town of North Hempstead. “I couldn’t be more proud of her, watching her perform brings me to tears every time,” said her mother, Antonietta. “I love watching her do what she loves, I love being a ‘Dance Mom.’” In addition to her mother, Isabella was cheered on by her father, John, and siblings John Anthony, 8, Bianca, 6 and ChristianAnnmarie’s4½. Studio of Performing Arts is located at 152A Middle Neck Rd. in Great Neck. ASPA is a welcoming and challenging environment for students to learn dance at all levels—from accomplished competition dancers looking to bring their practice to the next level, and students who just enjoy to learn, explore, and experience. ASPA is a home and a family for all students, and a place to grow and explore. Visit www.aspadance.org.

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arguerite Lucille (Gri n) Irving, known to family and friends as Peggy, of Port Washington, NY, passed away after a brief illness on August 18, 2022. She was the devoted, loving wife of the late Arthur P. Irving, Jr. and the cherished mother of Arthur P. Irving, III (Robin) of Frederick, MD, Jerald F. Irving (Mary) of Stowe, VT and Christopher L. Irving (Jeanne) of Eastchester, NY. She was the beloved grandmother of Jerald G. Irving (Jennifer), Mary Kathryn Irving (Matthew Bolton), Peter H. Irving (Christa), John F. X. Irving, Christopher M. Irving, Ryan F. Irving and Grace M. Irving. She was also the adored great-grandmother to Georgia, Henry and Leo Irving, Viola and River Bolton and Isla Irving. She was the dear sister of Kenneth J. Gri n and the late Donald L. Gri n. Peggy was a proud graduate of Columbia University’s College of Nursing, Endicott Junior College and Manhasset High School, where she was a recipient and member of Manhasset High’s Silver M Society. Reposing was held at Fairchild & Sons Funeral Home in Manhasset, NY. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. Peter of Alcantara Roman Catholic Church, Port Washington, NY and a memorial mass was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation, Queensbury, NY followed by internment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, South Glens Falls, NY.

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North Hempstead Makes a Splash

A million new oysters will be calling Manhasset Bay home. North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte and the rest of the town board, along with officials from the DEC and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, were proud to welcome the new spat-onshell oysters to their residence in Manhasset Bay on Aug. 12. This is part of a pilot program which aims at assisting with shellfish resto ration by establishing oyster beds.

The plans to embark on this project first began in January 2020, when Dalimonte started exploring the idea of reintroducing oysters into the bay as a way of helping the environment. At the April 28, 2022 board meeting, Dalimonte offered the resolution, which was unanimously approved.

The Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club will begin its “New Club Year” with a meeting on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset. This meeting will feature a “Year In Review” presentation of high scoring photos from the past year’s club com petitions. A “Meet and Greet” will take place between 6 to 7 p.m. The club’s meetings are open to all. We are a welcoming group of pho tographers in an active club and can assist all classes and skill levels of digital photographers, from iPhone, point & shoot, beginners and advanced. Visit our website, www.mgncc. org, which has links to the “Color Wheel,” our club newsletter, and a wealth of photography information. For further information email mgncc@ optonline.net. —Submitted by the Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte speaks about the shellfish restoration initia tive, which she sponsored earlier this year at a Town of North Hempstead Board of Trustees meeting.

One million oysters added to Manhasset Bay

“One of the most significant environ mental threats facing Long Island is the pollution facing our local waterways, especially in the bays on the Long Island Sound. I want to applaud Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte for this initiative which is going to help restore the water quality of the bay, which is so vital to our community. I look forward to working with her to try and expand this program in the future,” said New York State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti of Port Washington.

Manhasset Bay is a local treasure and acts as a vital ecosystem for marine flora and fauna. What a great way to use natural resources to further help protect our water. I am looking forward to working with Cornell on new

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Before and after photos of the water without, left, and with oysters. environmental initiatives next Spring.”

“The addition of these baby oysters to Manhasset Bay will help improve water quality and clarity over time, as once they are mature, oysters can potentially filter up to 50 gallons of water a day through their feeding process,” DeSena said. “Protecting our natural assets is a top priority for the town, and I am proud that we are making this investment in the health of Manhasset Bay. If this pilot program is successful, this event will hopefully become an annual tradition, as we continue to seed the harbor, adding even more oysters that will foster so many environmental benefits in our waters by removing bacteria.”

“A significant priority for me as an elected official has been the protection and pres ervation of our local environment,” said Dalimonte. “It has been great to partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County for nearly three years on this project. Having clean waterways is essential to help reestablish habitats for marine life, improving water quality and so much more.

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From left, Environmental activist Mindy Germain, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, Councilmember Peter Zuckerman, Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman and Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. (Town of North Hempstead) Oysters are loaded onto a boat and heading to their new home in Manhasset Bay.

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In November, Zimmerman will square off against George Santos who, like Esposito, also ran unopposed.

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On the North Shore, Robert Zimmerman, a one-time aide and advisor to former Congressmen Lester Wolff, James Scheuer, and Gary Ackerman, won an upset victory in the Democratic Party’s Fourth CD primary.

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“With this victory, our campaign and our country is one step closer to ensuring that women have access to the care that they need and that they have autonomy over their own medical decisions,” Gillen told cheering supporters at an election night rally in Rockville Centre. “We are one step closer to cracking down on illegal guns and the gun violence that plagues our communities and our schools and protecting our children. We are one step closer to protecting this great nation from extremists politicians who want to upend our fair election process and our rule of law.”

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New York State Board of Elections gave Zimmerman 9,482 votes or 35 percent of the total, earning him a solid win over former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Joshua Lafazan, Melanie D’Arrigo, and Reema Rasool. The race was an upset in that both Kaiman and Lafazan ran extensive advertising campaigns on both television and on the Internet.

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he most bizarre primary season in New York’s recent history has finally ended. After months of legal maneuvering over the state’s redistricting process, both parties chose congressional candidates for the fall Sincecampaign.thedatesof the primaries kept being changed, turnout was abysmal. But the process went forward and now voters in both the Third and Fourth congressional districts will have candidates to vote for on November 8. This year, both districts matter significantly. Both Thomas Suozzi (D–Glen Cove) and Kathleen Rice (D–Garden City) have opted against running for re-election, with Suozzi running unsuccessfully in the Democratic Party’s primary for governor and Rice retiring after 30 years in politics. In Rice’s Fourth District, Laura Gillen, a former Town of Hempstead supervisor, prevailed in a four-candidate race. According to unofficial results, Gillen won easily, receiving 12,432 votes or 63 percent of the total vote. Nassau Legislator Carrié Solages came in second with 4,811 votes or 24 percent. The other two candidates, Malverne Village Mayor Keith Corbett, and Dr. Muzibul Huq, finished a distant third and fourth respectively. In the fall campaign, Gillen, a resident of Baldwin, will run against the Republican nominee, Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, who ran unopposed in the GOP primary.

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The Third CD encompasses neighborhoods in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens County, including Manhasset, Oyster Bay Cove, Great Neck, Glen Cove, Roslyn, Huntington, Plainview, Bethpage, parts of Farmingdale, Hicksville, Port Washington and, in Queens, Bayside, Douglaston, Douglas Manor, Little Neck, Beechhurst and Whitestone. Both the Third and Fourth congressional districts are rated as “toss up” by a number of polling organizations. So turnout should be higher in the November election, In another Democratic primary, incumbent State Senator Anna Kaplan easily beat back challenger Jeremy M. Joseph for her District 7 seat, taking about 85.6 percent of the votes. In the general election she will face Republican Jack Martins, who held the same seat from 2011-2015. editors@antonmediagroup.comSTAFF

The Fourth CD encompasses southern Nassau County, including Floral Park, Garden City, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, and Westbury.

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—Information provided by the Town of North Hempstead In the current political environment, can we really be certain about anything, including the leadership at the state level?

In a ruling in 1972, the New York State Supreme Court Appellant Department invalidated a Village of Hempstead law similar to the North Hempstead that is proposed to being repealed. In an opinion, the judges wrote that “munic ipal corporations were creatures of the state,” and the ordnance was “outside the scope of the powers of a village.”

In a non-jury trial in October 1971, the Nassau County Supreme Court ruled with the village after a lawsuit initiated byOnBaird.appeal, the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed the decision and invalidated the village ordnance. The judges wrote, “...in view of state statute providing that an abortional act is justified when committed on female with her consent by a duly licensed physician acting within 24 weeks from commencement of her pregnancy, village ordinance requiring that a justifiable abortion be performed in a duly licensed and accredited hospital having equipment and facilities acceptable to the State Hospital Review and Planning Council was invalid as not within the power of village.”

A. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this ordinance or who fails to comply with any requirement thereof or with any notice, order or directive hereunder shall, upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.) or by imprisonment for not more than fifteen (15) days, or by both such fine andB.imprisonment.Eachdaysuch violation shall be permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.

To the charge that the vote should have been taken Aug. 4 without extending the public hearing, Lurvey replied, “We contin ue public hearings all the time. We err on the side of letting people speak. We don’t want to move on while there’s still a lot to be said on the topic. We do that with stop signs. We do that with site plans reviews. We do that with all sorts of public hearings. It’s routine. I don’t know why we should deal with this one any Councilmandifferently.”Robert Troiano (D–Westbury) acknowledged that 41A is obscure and unenforceable, but was not surprised at the turnout on Aug. 4. “This is an issue that people on both sides of the pro-life and pro-choice debate are passionate about and they’re going to come out and speak their mind and have their voice heard,” he said in an interview. “So we’re going to have a second public hearing on Sept. 1 to make sure everybody gets a second bite of the apple.” Even in the unlikely event that 41A is not repealed, Troiano stated, “If anybody ever challenged it, they would win in court because it is superseded by state law.”

§ 41A-4 Penalties for offenses

The following is the text of the North Hempstead law that is proposed to be rescinded: § 41A-2 Places permitted Any statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, “justifiable abortional acts” as defined in the Penal Law of the State of New York, shall be performed only in a hospital having an obstetrical, gynecological or surgical service and having a valid operating certificate from the New York State Department of Health or in a suitably equipped and staffed facility administered by such hospital or in a suitably staffed and equipped facility having a hospital affiliation agreement acceptable to the State Hospital Review and Planning Council.

Walsh told the Manhasset Press that he thought the Aug. 4 public hearing “was captured by people who had an agenda on one side and on the other side of [the abortion] issue.” Walsh agreed with those who argued that it was a moot debate because he had been told by the town attorney’s office that the law was unenforceable. He even pushed back against people at the hearing that feared rescinding 41A would result in an influx of abortion clin ics. Again, he was informed by town attorneys that this would not be the case.

“In our opinion, however, the enactment of this ordinance was outside the scope of the powers of a village. It is axiomatic that municipal corporations are creatures of the state and have only such powers and authority as are delegated by the state and as are necessarily incident thereto. The state has not conferred the power upon a village to enact an ordinance of this kind. “The state has retained unto itself the power to regulate the practice of medicine.... It must be concluded that the power to enact this ordinance has not been conferred upon the village either directly or by implication.”

The councilman charged that the hearing gave “people running for office a chance to pontificate,” noting that State Senator Anna Kaplan and Assemblymembers Charles Lavine and Gina Sillitti, as well as Congressional District 3 candidate Robert Zimmerman, spoke. All are running for re-election this November and Kaplan and Zimmerman were several weeks away from a Democratic primary, which they both won.“It is not a moot point in the current environment,” Lurvey responded in an interview, saying she was not surprised at the amount of people that showed up to weigh in on the zoning. “Many people have put it to me this way: ‘It’s unenforce able until it’s enforceable.’ In the current political envi ronment can we really be certain about anything, including the leadership at the state level? We used to think that the state-level trigger laws were unenforceable. But then Roe was overturned by [ the Supreme Court’s June 24] Dobbs [decision] and now they are enforceable.” Of 41A she said, “I looked at it from this perspective, which I think is a real world perspective, and this is a type of local trigger law that we should not have on our books because we just don’t know in the current political climate what’s going to happen.”

§ 41A-3 Use of unauthorized buildings If it is found that any building or structure, except where authorized and permitted pursuant to § 41A-2 above, is being utilized for and equipped with facilities for acts of abortion, the Manager of the Building Department shall notify the owner of the property, the owner’s agent, lessee or occupant to immediately cease and desist the use of said building or structure, such order and notice shall be in writing and may be served upon the person, firm or corporation to whom it is directed either by delivering it personally to him or his agent or by posting the same upon a conspicuous portion of the building or structure where the act is being performed. Thereupon, such use shall immediately be terminated.

C. The imposition of penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the town from instituting an appropriate action in law or in equity to prevent the performance of a justifiable abortional act in any building other than a hospital or facility duly licensed and accredited under New York State Department of Health, and having equipment and facilities acceptable to the State Hospital Review and Planning Council.

Lurvey was asked how Chapter 41A came to her attention, given its obscurity and the fact that it was placed between Plumbing (41) and Public Parking Fields (41B). She laughed and said that it’s not even in the section of the code under the building de partment, which was charged with enforcing the“Iprovision.wasfollowing what was happening at the Supreme Court with the Dobbs decision very closely and I saw that the local laws were becoming much more important,” Lurvey explained. “So I asked around and I talked to people about it, and in my conversations it came to my attention that what I’m going to call a trigger law is in the books in the Town of North Hempstead. I was absolutely shocked. Why would the town board [at the time] be weighing in on something like this? I talked to some people who were giving me their memories, people who were around at that time and they were expressing to me it was their feeling that this law was put in place to restrict access to abortions in the wake of what happened [in the state“Whatlegislature].”aboutthe idea put forth by opponents of the rescinding 41A that there’s going to be an abortion clinic on every corner?” Lurvey was asked. She replied, “Zoning rules already prohibit med ical offices or other types of offices in many parts of the town. Rescinding this is not going to allow medical offices in residential neighborhoods or make any drastic changes like that. It’s a scare tactic. It’s just not accurate.”

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The Law and Court Decision

Karen Seltzer, board chair of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, spoke at the Aug. 4 meeting and pleaded for the continuation of the public hearing in order that more people could be heard. (Planned Parenthood)

Pictured is the New York State Capitol in Albany. (Public Domain) shows that this was political theater, this was not an urgent matter,” DeSena told the Manhasset Press. “Councilwoman Lurvey put that on as an urgent matter because she had already missed the deadline for the agenda. So we put it on at the last minute and then to not take action on it seemed to me a waste of town time and money.”

The Village of Hempstead implemented a similar law at around the same time, and was sued by an abortion provider pioneer, Bill Baird. In 1965 he opened the first abortion clinic in the country, the Bill Baird Institute, in the village.

The written opinion continued, “As conceded by appellants, there is a reasonable basis for finding that abortions, whatever the duration of the pregnancy, may more safely be performed in hospitals where extensive medical facilities are readily available. Thus, it would be well within the police power of the state to impose such a restriction.

—CouncilwomanVeronicaLurvey

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