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Legislator Pilip Honors Inaugural

USMMA Women’s Soccer Team

The United States Merchant Marine Academy First Women’s Soccer Team names Legislator Pilip honorary captain

JULIE PRISCO

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On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip (District 10) visited the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) to support the Women’s Soccer Team before their first conference game. Located at 300 Steamboat Rd. in Kings Point, USMMA is a four-year university with a student population of just under 1,000 students.

USMMA’s Women’s Soccer team is the 19th D3 sport offered at the academy. So far, the soccer team has gone undefeated with a 5-0 winning streak. Unfortunately, the team lost 2-1 on Sept. 20 against Mount St. Vincent’s Women’s Soccer team. The team and coaching staff are thrilled to continue the season and play hard.

“It’s the first year of our women’s program, and we’re very proud of the group we’ve got,” said Head Coach Carlos Mendes. “We’ve gotten great support from the academy and from our county, so we’re excited to be here.”

The team consists of students in every grade level. Most of the upperclassmen on the team are athletes at the school in other sports, so when soccer was offered to wom en, they were eager to join. The seniors on the team are excited to get the opportunity to play for the team before they graduate.

Legislator Pilip was joined by the academy’s Deputy Superintendent RDML Susan L. Dunlap to greet the team before the game. Legislator Pilip presented the team and coaching staff with individual Nassau County Legislature Citations to commend them for their hard work and honor their inaugural season.

Legislator Pilip congratulated the team and wished them good luck in the game. She was brought out on the field with the game referees and team captains to do the coin toss. The team presented Legislator Pilip with a soccer ball they all signed and named her an honorary captain to thank her for the support.

“It’s wonderful to see the team working together,” Legislator Pilip said while watching the game. “They are a new team, but they work together very well.”

While watching the game, Legislator Pilip

loudly cheered on the team and asked Athletic Director Kristofer Schnatz questions about the players and the team’s season.

“The women’s soccer team is brand new; it’s been two years in the making,” said Schnatz. “Coach Mendes is a great hire for us. Within the next two years, we’d like to get the roster up to 22 to 25 women on campus.”

Athletic Director Schnatz acknowledged that many people in the Great Neck community don’t really know what USMMA is and who they are. As a member of the Great Neck community, Schnatz is looking forward to growing the campus community and getting connected to the larger Great Neck community.

“We’re trying to do a better job at getting into the community and working with the PAL and other local organizations,” said Schnatz. “That’s always been a passion of mine as an Athletic Director; to get our athletes out there as much as we can. Their day is very long and stressful, but when we find those little windows of free time, they really enjoy getting off campus. So any chance we get the opportunity to highlight them, what they’re doing and bring people here, we always want to do that for them.”

It is free of charge and open to the public to see any sporting games at USMMA. The school has two turf fields, Brooks Stadium and Bartoszek Field, where the Women’s

Soccer team plays. Bartoszek Field is relative ly new and is still undergoing renovations to perfect the area. The turf field is done and is the perfect spot for the Women’s Soccer team and other sports to play. In addition, the announcer booth will be redone, and a large flag pole will be installed.

Legislator Pilip wished the team good luck on their inaugural season. The staff at USMMA is looking forward to seeing where the season goes. Athletic Director Schnatz shared that close to 250 students came down to watch the first Women’s soccer game earlier in the season, and since then, students have continued to show support for the new team.

Legislator Pilip doing the pre-game coin toss with the team captains.

Legislator Pilip discussing the academy and new Women’s Soccer team with Deputy Superintendent RDML Susan L. Dunlap. (Photos by Julie Prisco)

Athletic Director Kristofer Schnatz with the Nassau County Legislater Citation, Legislator Pilip with the signed soccer ball and her daughter.

Lou Bernardi, Assistant Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator; Legislator Pilip and Athletic Director Kristofer Schnatz.

Celebrating Civil Servants

Partnership for Public Service announces 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal winners

The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service hon ored a group of extraordinary public servants on Tuesday, Sept. 20 who have helped our nation explore the universe, combat HIV/AIDS, serve our veterans and deliver lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of millions of people across the country.

Considered the “Oscars” of government service, the Sammies have earned a reputa tion as the premier awards program rec ognizing innovation and leadership in the federal government. The 21st annual Sam uel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) awards ceremony was held at the John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C.

The 2022 Federal Employee of the Year award was presented to Gregory Robinson, who headed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope program. Robinson’s leadership and management skills culminated in the successful launch of the revolutionary telescope in December of 2021, producing stunning images of cosmic objects across the universe.

The achievements of other winners include pioneering work to combat HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and COVID-19; spurring a technology transformation within the Department of Labor; building trust and a customer- oriented culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs; distributing hundreds of millions of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines; playing an instrumental role in curbing a major contributor to climate change; and coordinating housing and services for Afghan refugees after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistanthe largest refugee resettlement in modern U.S. history.

“During these turbulent times when federal employees have been threatened and demonized, the accomplishments of the Sammies winners demonstrate the important role that dedicated civil servants and our government play in meeting the critical needs of the nation,” said Max Stier, the president and CEO of the Partner ship for Public Service. “The work of our government is often invisible to the public, but the 2022 Service to America Medal winners place the spotlight on a wide range of remarkable success stories and defy the stereotypes of those who are dedicated to serving the nation and our collective interests.”

In addition to the seven medalists, the Partnership presented its fifth annual Spirit of Service Award to honor an individual outside the federal workforce who has made a significant contribution to public service. This year’s Spirit of Service award recipient

is Darren Walker, president and CEO of the Ford Foundation. Walker has made it his mission to provide support for transformative ideas, institutions and individuals dedicated to furthering social, economic and political justice. He also has been a strong advocate for responsive and effective government and for capable federal leadership to meet the needs of the nation

MSNBC News correspondent Alicia Menendez served as the gala’s emcee. Special gala presenters include Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Chief Medical Advisor to the President of United States Dr. Anthony Fauci; Rockefeller Foundation President Raj Shah; Deputy Secretary of State Brian McKeon; Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su; Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Andrea Palm; Deputy Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Janet McCabe and Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough. Fauci was honored by the Partnership in 2020 as Federal Employee of the Year

In addition to the in-person awards ceremony, a one-hour, star-studded program honoring the 2022 Service to America Medal winners will air nationwide this fall on Bloomberg Television and on the Partnership’s Facebook, Iwitter, Linkedin and YouTube pages. The program will air on Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. Eastern.

The 2022 Sammies winners are a diverse group selected from more than 400 nom inations. The seven winners were chosen from among 30 finalists by a prestigious selection committee that included leaders from government, business, charitable organizations, academia, entertainment and media.

Great Neck native Cindy Newberg is among the medal recipients for 2022. Learn more about Newberg and the other medalists contributions below.

The 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals recipients:

Gregor Robinson of the National Aero nautics and Space Administration (Wash ington, D.C.) is the recipient of the Fed eral Employee of the Year Medal, the top honor of the Sammies program. Robinson oversaw the successful launch of NASA’s revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope after years of delays and billions of dollars in cost overruns, setting the stage for spec tacular discoveries about the origins of the universe.

Dr. H. Clifford Lane from the National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases (Bethesda, Md.) is the recipient of the Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal. During his four decades at the National

Institutes of Health, Lane has conducted lifesaving research for people with HIV/ AIDS, had an enormous impact combating and treating infectious diseases overseas such as Ebola, and helped establish national treatment guidelines for COVID-19 amid the deadly pandemic.

The Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal is named after the extraordinary public servant who made a profound difference for our country and was the leading voice on the value of goverment service. In 2019, the Partnership renamed the Sammies career achievement medal in his honor. It is made possible through the generous support of Ray and Barbara Dalio.

Amanda Cohn, Anita Patel and David Fitter of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA) are the re cipients of the COVID-19 Response Medal, which was created last year to recognize outstanding federal workers who played important roles in the government’s response to the pandemic. Cohn, Patel and Fitter designed and implemented the plan to distribute hundreds of millions of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines to states, lo calities and pharmacies nationwide while providing critical health information to the public.

Krista Kinnard of the Department of Labor (Washington, D.C.) is the recipient of the Emerging Leaders Medal. At 34, Kinnard serves as the department’s chief of emerging technologies. She ignited a technology transformation at Labor by au tomating repetitive administrative process es, saving time and money, and creating greater efficiencies.

Barbara Morton of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Washington, D.C) is the recifent of the Management Excellence Medal. Morton and her team built trust and a customer-oriented culture among veterans and their families seeking services and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs by listening and responding to their needs.

Hilary Ingraham, Holly Herrera, and Kiera Berdinner from the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (Washington, D.C.) are the recipients of the Safety, Security and International Affairs Medal. Ingraham, Herrera and Berdinner, who represent the Operation Allies Welcome Resettlement Team, coordinated the largest resettlement of refugees in modern U.S. history, providing housing and services in record time to more than 76,000 Afghans who fled from Afghanistan in 2021 as the American forces withdrew from that war-torn country.

Cindy Newberg of the Environmental Protection Agency (Washington, D.C.) is the recipient of the Science, Technology and Environment Medal. Newberg played an instrumental role internationally and in the U.S. to curb the use of hydrofluorocarbons, incredibly potent greenhouse gases that are major contributors to climate change.

In addition to the seven winners, Joshua Josa of the U.S. Agency for International Development (Washington, D.C.) is the re cipient of the eighth annual Service to Ameri ca Medals People’s Choice award, which was presented in July. Josa leveraged U.S. re sources and influence to provide educational opportunities to thousands of children with disabilities living in developing nations.

More than 68,000 votes were cast during this year’s People’s Choice selection process. Josa received the most votes out of all 30 Sammies finalists in an online selection process that was open to the public.

The 2022 Service to America Medals are made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. The premier sponsor for the 2022 Sammies is Mrs. Ronnie F. Heyman and family. National sponsors are Bloomberg Philanthropies, Jennifer and David Millstone, Standard Industries and Patricia A. and George W. Wellde Jr. Capital sponsors are Tom and Andi Bernstein, Charina Endowment Fund, Google and Lockheed Martin.

Renamed the Samuel J. Hevman Service to America Medals in 2010 to commemorate the organization’s founder, the program has honored more than 700 outstanding federal employees since its inception in 2002. For profiles and videos of current and past honorees, and to nominate a federal employee for a 2023 Service to America Medal, visit servicetoamericamedals org.

—Submitted by Partnership for Public Service

Cindy Newberg. (Photo from Partnership for Public Service website,servicetoamericamedals.org)

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Town To Host “Shed the Meds” Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Event

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board, in partnership with Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department, will be hosting the final “Shed the Meds” pharmaceutical drop-off events for 2022.

“Making sure our medications are kept secured and properly disposed of is so crucial to not only help protect our environment but also keep medications out of the hands of

those who would use them improperly. This is especially true now, as we are seeing high levels of prescription drug abuse. This is an ongoing battle so many are affected by,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Events like this ‘Shed the Meds’ program are so important, as they provide ample opportunity for safe disposal of unwanted medications. Thank you, again, to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Police Department,

North Hempstead To Host Autumn Treat

especially Commissioner Pat Ryder, for helping us accomplish this.”

This final event for 2022 will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on:

Saturday Oct. 8, 2022 at the Michael J. Tully Park Parking Lot, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

Accepted items will include: prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-

the-counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets.

Needles, sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, ointments (liquid or lotion), hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, biohazardous waste, and medication from businesses will not be accepted.

For more information on this event, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead To Host Fall Family Festival Event

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board have announced the Fall Family Festival will be returning to the beach. The family-friendly celebration will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jenni fer DeSena and the Town Board are pleased to announce the return of the annual fall favorite event, Autumn Treat on Friday, Oc tober 14 at 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington.

The event will have musical entertainment by Just Sixties, playing all the classic tunes from the ‘60s. After the performance, there will be an assortment of delicious fall treats and desserts. All attendees will be able to en joy a large array of cookies, cakes, ice cream,

coffees, teas, apple cider, and other delightful delicacies that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. A cash bar will also be available.

Tickets are $20 per person. Please make checks payable to Harbor Links and mail to: Autumn Treat Parks, 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.

Harbor Links is located at 1 Fairway Dr. in Port Washington. For more information on this event, please call 311 or visit www. northhempsteadny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

“This free fall festival is a great opportunity for our residents to celebrate the fall season with activities that are fun for all ages,” said Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “So come down and enjoy a beautiful autumn day on the beach! Families are sure to enjoy all the festival has to offer, including with arts & crafts, bouncy slides, live music, a craft fair, pumpkin decorating, and more.”

The second annual Fall Family Festival will feature many free activities including pumpkin decorating, bouncy slides, train rides, princess and superhero character meet-and-greets plus a princess sing along.

There will also be live music from Decadia featuring hits from the ‘80s through today along with EJ the DJ. Attendees will be able to purchase food and refreshments as well as shop from our local arts and crafts vendors. Those interested in being a crafts vendor can call 311 or email events@northhempsteadny. gov to learn more.

Admission and parking are free. For more information about the event, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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SATURDAY, OCT. 1

Rabies Clinic

10 a.m.-12 p.m. (North Hempstead Animal Shelter) A Town of North Hempstead event. Free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets. Dogs must be on leashes, cats and ferrets in carriers.

SUNDAY, OCT. 2

Farmers Market

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Firefighters Park) The vendors offer selections of local, organic and sustainable foods and items. Enjoy live music and family activities, every week, during the Farmers Market. Hosted by the Great Neck Park District and Deep Roots Farmers Market.

MONDAY, OCT. 3

Stress Less for College Admissions Success

7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Virtual) The world of college admissions has changed drastically over the last two years. Get the most up to date information to make the process easier. Hear the latest news and surprises in the college application process, as well as discuss how to create a list of colleges that are a good fit, testing options and more! Presented by Debbie Lindell, a college counselor and former school guidance counselor who has worked with teens for over 20 years. She is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association. Register at greatnecklibrary.org Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

Blood Pressure Screenings

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (Station Library Branch) Blood Pressure Screenings with St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center. Have your blood pressure checked by a clin ical nurse, free of charge. Healthcare proxy information is also available. Email station@greatneckli brary.org for more infor mation.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

Project Independence

12 p.m.- 2 p.m. (Yes We Can Community Center) Bridge class. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. Learn to play the fun game of Bridge. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowl-

edge who wish to improve their skills. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information.

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

Tot Fitness Fun

10 a.m.-10:35 a.m. (Parkville Branch Library Community Room) A mind and body movement class for tots. This class will have tots up and moving, learning coordination, building confidence, and improving their physical abilities—all while having fun. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. This program is perfect for children ages 3-4 years with an accompanying adult. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

Project Independence

12:00 p.m. (Roslyn Community Center) Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressure screening. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. Join Project Independence for a fun hour every Thursday and try your luck to win a prize. In addition to having some fun, a registered nurse will provide blood pressure screenings and health counseling. Call 311 or 516-8696311 to register or for more information.

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

Project Independence

9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Yes We Can Communi ty Center) Fridays at Yes We Can. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. Exercise for balance and strength, current and world events discussion group and “col or me calm” session. Call 311 or 516-8696311 to register or for more information.

Project Independence

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Hillside Public Library) Men’s Community Group. A Town of North Hempstead event for senior citizens. This group is open to all men, age 60 and over living in the Town of North Hempstead. Come and discuss topics that are of mutual interest to men living in the community. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information.

Medicare Made Clear 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Virtual) Learn the basics of Medicare in this webinar presented by Joyce Poupko, Medicare Advisor with Senior Services of North America. She will answer questions like; What does Medicare cover? What are your options? What does Medicare cost? When can I enroll? How do I choose? This program will take place virtually using Zoom. A link will be sent out to all registered participants. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

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After Sheriff Resigns, Blakeman Taps Sposato For Jails, Surprising Many

Corrections officers and local media seem equally skeptical

JANET BURNS

uci novo, similis duci seneci. Or, as Pete Townshend famously put it: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.”

Such is the case in Nassau County jails following the resignation of Sheriff James Dzurenda on Sept. 6. The Office of County Executive Bruce Blakeman didn’t publicly give a reason for Dzurenda’s resignation, but did quickly announce that Undersheriff Anthony LaRocco would be Nassau’s new acting Sheriff and that Michael Sposato will serve as Commissioner of Correction for Nassau County Correctional Center, a facility Sposato was previously responsible for during his own tenure as Nassau County Sheriff.

“I wish Sheriff Dzurenda good luck in his future endeavors,” Blakeman said in

facilities during his roughly 30-year career.

sheriff before retiring), had been seeking to make needed reforms to Nassau’s main jail but ultimately didn’t find support, or ability, toward that goal. Meanwhile, the county’s Corrrection Officers Benevolent Association (COBA) called Dzurenda an “absentee administrator” following his resignation, but seemed to take far greater issue with the appointment of Sposato to head county corrections.

“To say we disagree and are skeptical is the understatement of the year,” wrote COBA president Brian Sullivan in a statement on the officers’ org. website.

“Again, our long and adversarial history with Sposato speaks for itself. I was also contacted by the news media today after news of Dzurenda’s departure broke, where I vehemently voiced our displeasure with the inclusion of Sposato in this new administration. There is no reason to sugar coat any of this.” COBA recently voted to reject its latest proposed contract agreement with the county, adding to local tensions.

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a statement. Dzurenda was appointed Nassau Sheriff in 2020 by former County Executive Laura Curran, and previously worked in Connecticut and Nevada

Some in the county suggest that Dzurenda, like his immediate predecessor, Vera Fludd (who also served two years as

Former Nassau County Sheriff and newly appointed Commisioner of Correction Michael Sposato speaks during a press conference outside Nassau County Correc tional Center on September 13, 2022.

Sullivan also commented to the Long Island Herald, “Knowing the history of this place, wasn’t there anybody better that could have been a fiscal watchdog than a guy that had all of his baggage in this place for 10 years?”

As Mallory Wilson reported for the Long Island Herald in September, “Sposato was first appointed under [now incarcerated] former County Executive Ed Mangano, but when former County Executive Laura Curran took office she didn’t reappoint him, instead going with Fludd. Sposato has a dubious track record with concerns about correctional facility safety issues, and inmate healthcare, among other issues.”

The editorial board over at Newsday also expressed significant consternation about Blakeman’s choice to head Nassau Correctional Center.

“The 10 years from 2008 to 2018 when Michael Sposato oversaw the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department were marked by big cost savings, waves of inmate deaths, and fierce opposition to his leadership by the Correction Officers Benevolent Association and prisoner advocates. Nassau officials would have been wise to take a closer look at that record before giving him the keys again,” Newsday staff wrote in an early September editorial.

Newsday also noted: Sposato started work at the jail in 1994 as a cook, then became a kitchen supervisor. In 2005, then-Sheriff Edward Reilly made Sposato his chief of staff. He was later promoted to undersheriff, the jail’s No. 2 spot. The union fought Sposato’s elevation on the basis that he’d never been a correction officer and that he rose thanks to political connections. And COBA rebelled against his leadership because, union leaders said, he had cut expenses so severely that it endangered members and inmates. The four suicides among inmates at the Nassau jail between January 2010 and January 2011, which represented 10 percent of all such suicides in the state over that span in a facility holding just 1.7 percent of New York’s prisoners, seemed to bear that out.

Despite fairly widespread criticism over the appointment, or perhaps because of it, Blakeman and Sposato nevertheless seem

to be diving into this new era of administration without apprehension.

A few days after Sposato’s appointment, Executive Blakeman’s office invited local news outlets to a press conference outside Nassau County Correctional Center to reveal the results of a “raid” the jail had conducted seeking contraband inside.

At the press conference itself, however, held about two days after press invites went out, jail officials instead referred to the activities as a “sweep” for contraband. Items displayed for press included a small ‘Exacto’ knife blade, a shaving-size razor, a hollowed-out book used to conceal something, several small slips of paper that may have contained a fentanyl analogue, and what was said to be a shiv, wrapped in a towel before it was placed in an evidence bag.

When Anton Media Group asked how long it had taken the assembled officers (and/or their canine units) to perform the “raid” that produced these items from among the jail’s nearly 800 inmates, Sposato responded, “Oh, it’s still going on.”

When asked whether, in a ‘postCOVID-19’ world, Sposato anticipated making any changes or improvements to the jail’s medical standards, Blakeman stepped in, and responded that the jail is in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

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A small array of contraband items, including razors and and possible drugs, were displayed during a press confer ence outside Nassau County Correctional Center on September 13, 2022.

Corrections officers and canines who Sposato says conducted the “raid” or “sweep” of the jail for contraband stand assembled during a press conference outside Nassau County Correctional Center. (Photos by Janet Burns)

Rocking The Road For A Cure 13th Annual Motorcycle Run For Breast Cancer

Rocking the Road for a Cure’s 13th Annual Motorcycle Run for Breast Cancer will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m. Motorcycle Run and After Party proceeds will be dedicated to the continued provision and delivery of food donations, post-surgery kits, PPE and inhome wellness services to breast cancer patients in Queens and Long Island.

Event sponsors include Order Sons of Italy in America, OSDIA NYS Grand Lodge, The Romano Foundation, AMA, Pollichino Family Foundation, American Legion Post 1066, The Richard Capri Foundation, Universal Coordinated Care, Anton Media Group, Capital Supply Company in Memory of John Ambrosini, For Our Friends Dog Rescue, Tuff Tails Animal Rescue, and American Vendetta Custom Motorcycles. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and kickstands are up at 11:30 a.m. The starting location will be at Marjorie R. Post Community Park located 451 Unqua Rd. in Massapequa. The after party, will be held at American Legion Post 1066 located at 66 Veteran’s Blvd. in Massapequa. Registration Fees are as follows VIP Rider: $110/Passenger w/VIP

Rider $25; Pre-registration is: Rider: $25/ Passenger: $20; Day-of: $30/Rider, $25/Passenger. Visit www.rockingtheroadforacure.org to pre-register, make a donation, sponsor a rider or sign up for the run.

Rocking the Road for a Cure is a nonprofit

organization offering home-based health and wellness services and support to people receiving breast cancer treatment. The organization’s mission is to enhance and restore the strength, confidence and well-being of breast cancer patients. Rocking the Road for a Cure provides delivery of food donations, PPE, and post-surgery kits as well as medical

case management, restorative yoga and meditation, nutritional consults, and beauty consultations, including free wigs, acupuncture and more. All services are provided by licensed professionals.

Visit www.rockingtheroadforacure.org for more information.

—Submitted by Rocking the Road for a Cure

Westbury Kennel Association Dog Show

Oct. 2, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attention dog lovers. Plan on visiting Planting Fields Arboretum for a full day of canine competition hosted by the Westbury Kennel Association. See your favorite breeds vie for American Kennel Club championship titles. Wellbehaved, on-leash, family dogs are welcome. Doggie U K9 Academy instructors will offer “MY

Dog Can Do That” guided agility runthroughs for inexperienced dogs to try. Plus canine obedience and trick demos, vendors with pet-related merchandise, guided show tent tour, education booth, raffle prizes and food concessions. INFO: 516-922-3541. ADMISSION: $15 per person or $20 per carload. Children 12 and under, free. Walk-ins, $10.

—Submitted by the Westbury Kennel Association

A Forgotten War? An Afghan Eulogy

Review of: The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

That gem was tacked on to page 211 of Elliot Ackerman’s latest book. The Afghanistan War began three months after Sept 11, 2001. It became The Forever War, then The Longest War. Is it now another Forgotten War? Five months after the late August withdrawal from that country, the United States, without missing a beat, was off to war again, this time in proxy fashion against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ackerman is a novelist and The Fifth Act reads like a suspense thriller. The book concerns an effort by the now-civilian author to secure passage to the United States for an Afghan friend and his family. Chapters present flashbacks to the author’s combat experience. The prose is spare, direct, terse and elegiac. Not all the conclusions are pessimistic, either.

Ackerman acknowledges defeat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The War on Terror, he contends, was won. In the two decades since 9/11, no major terrorist attacks have taken place on American soil.

A new skyscraper stands where the Twin Towers once dominated. The author also considers the price. From Sept. 11, 2001 and for the next two decades, American foreign policy was centered on the Middle East. Who thought about China? The rise of the Middle Kingdom, Ackerman correctly states, is the story of the 21st century. And the stunning transformation was, in part, a result of the War on Terror. For decades, successive American administrations and congresses granted Most Favored Nation trade status to China. Part of it was to counter the Soviet Union. In time, however, both parties swallowed the argument that a prosperous China would result in a secular, democratic China.

In the meantime, the staggering costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars took its toll. The American economy slowed. Unwise lending practices by federal agencies lead to a subprime mortgage crisis. The 2008 stock market crash marked the turning point. The economies of America and Europe grew stagnant. The Chinese economy soared. Was America asleep at the switch? And is it too late?

Any war memoir is bound to be a homage to those Band of Brothers who fought and died together. The Fifth Act is no exception. Authentic American heroes— the fellows down the street that you grew up with—are everywhere: The wise-talking, good-natured workingman from South Boston, a gloomy southerner who cites Faulkner, a Texan inspired to serve after reading James Webb’s novel, Fields of Fire. For Ackerman and his generation, the response to 9/11 represented their

war—and they wouldn’t dare sit on the sidelines. There’s more than just one Greatest Generation in American history.

Most unforgettable is a Marine, Doug Zembiec. The latter was a real-life Tom Maverick, boasting of his fellow Marine Reconnaissance unit: “men want to be us and women want to be with us!”

Zembiec has his girl. He also has his war. In 2007, he died during a commando raid in Baghdad. His death calls for searing self-reflection.

“In the days after Doug was killed…many of us who’d been his friends found some solace in believing that Doug likely would’ve been okay with dying the way that he did, on a raid, in a desperate exchange of gunfire, leading a group of commandos. The more time that’s passed, the more I’ve wondered if this was actually true. Would he have been okay knowing that he’d never get to see his daughter grow up? Or that he had to leave behind his wife? Or that his parents would outlive him? I want to believe…that Doug is looking down at us from Valhalla and laughing. I want to believe that, in the end, the time you have means less than what you do with it or how you’re remembered; it’s pretty to think so.”

The Fifth Act is a bitter book: The world’s greatest superpower being driven out of Afghanistan by a terrorist-filled army of only 75,000 men. There’s plenty of blame to go around: Barack Obama for announcing a surge and a withdrawal all at the same time, Donald Trump for negotiating with the Taliban only and keeping the Afghan government out of the talks, and Joe Biden for having the withdrawal to be pushed back until Sept. 11, 2021, clearly a symbolic move.

Was The War on Terror a real war? Trillions were spent, thousands of lives were lost. Was there a home front? Was there a draft? Did the government ration gas and foodstuffs? More bitterness. “It’s often been said that while America’s military has spent the last 20 years at war, America itself has been at the mall,” Ackerman observes. The War on Terror involved no sacrifices. Americans could duly “support the troops” and that was that.

The last time the United States declared war on another country was on Dec. 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor. Afghanistan joins Korea, Vietnam and Iraq as undeclared wars that ended badly. As Pat Buchanan has constantly noted, democracies can’t fight undeclared wars. You need the public firmly in your corner. Korea ended early, thanks to President Eisenhower’s leadership. The draft existed during the 1950s and ‘60s. Vietnam was lost when college-educated Americans turned against the war. The draft, too, was abolished. And so, Iraq and Afghanistan ended with the public barely noticing. Does the future bring more undeclared wars? It’s something to ponder.

The Fifth Act is a soldier’s report. As with soldiers throughout the centuries, the author can never forget all the great guys that didn’t make it home.

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Elliot Ackerman

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No battle is ever won…They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools.’’

---William Faulkner, The Sound and The Fury

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Bring It Down A Gear

Stress seems to be in every one’s life like ants in the kitchen or dodging potholes on our chewed-up roads. I don’t care if you’re a stud athlete or in phenomenal shape eating only salads, out of nowhere, stress slams you down like a hand swatting your friend’s head after wrecking your car. Add to that the rise in prices for everything, while your paycheck doesn’t move, and who wouldn’t be stressed? Besides meditation, medication or the punching bag, maybe people should try the concept of bringing it down a gear.

Take where we live—the sub urbs of New York. Seventh gear is the preferred gear no matter what the mission. A trip to a store 30 seconds away calls for the need for speed. Plant that pedal to the metal as you slice up the lovely, tree-lined suburban street doing 45 while kissing side-view mirrors of parked cars. If garbage cans

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are in the street, too bad, they’re considered a casualty of your mission. Yes, it’s insane. I’d like to help by giving out some free ad vice. Seventh gear is unnecessary.

Let’s get hold of that mental gear shift and push down from seventh to maybe fourth. Go work your job, cut the hedges, drive to a hundred places and tell me if you get the same amount of work done. The answer is yes.

And there lies the logic. If you can accomplish the same goals in a lower gear, why waste energy? Lack of energy leads to stress. When your energy level sinks, you do things that are not normal for you. You throw the candy wrapper toward the garbage can not caring if you make the shot. You sleep in when you’re supposed to drop your brother off at the airport.

Whatever you do for living: gambling, dog walker, or pump ing gas, chances are, if you have a shred of integrity, you’re wasting energy by working too hard.

Think about it. If you’re going to get aggravated why not do it in a lower gear? Less sweat involved. With that extra energy, you can enjoy the after-work cocktail without your eyes shutting during the toast. Lower the gear and lower the stress. Golfers know that by slowing your swing, you hit the ball just as far. That’s a

fact. Also, try driving in the right lane avoiding the autobahn mindset of left lane driving. Yes, annoying as you watch turtles outrace you, but that lower mental gear will have your nerves thanking you.

Bottom line is working in a lower mental gear makes too much sense not to give it a shot. You’ll be shocked and delighted that you are actually accomplish ing the same goals in a lower gear. That major accomplishment should catapult you into crashing down other obstacles like wolfing down a pint of ice cream at midnight or smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. End of story.

What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

Tax Relief For Nassau Homeowners

I am pleased to report that our ongoing efforts to increase the senior citizen tax exemption bracket for eligible Nassau County residents is finally becoming a reality.

This hard-fought battle first started over five years ago, when a bill to grant Nassau seniors and individuals with disabilities the same income eligibility levels as those in NYC was first proposed and went nowhere in the state legislature. In August, under pressure from the Legislative Majority and other elected officials, the governor signed a revised version of this legislation increasing the income limits. Recently the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved a local law I co-sponsored, opting into the bill, which was then sent to County Executive Bruce Blakeman for his signature.

The new law will allow qualified homeowners to apply for the tax exemption if they earn less than $58,400 per year. Previously, the income cap level to receive a property tax reduction had been set more than $20,000 lower. The amount of the exemption depends on how much a person earns. The

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With inflation raising prices across the board those on a fixed income are being hit particularly hard. It is gratifying to know the new legislation will help provide meaningful tax relief to those among our senior and disabled population who need it most.

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Massive JUUL Settlement Illustrates How ‘Big Vape’ Targets Our Children

After a two-year investigation determined that vaping giant JUUL engaged in the unconscionable practice of marketing harmful and addictive nicotine products directly to our youth, the company has agreed to pay a whopping $438.5 million in settlements to 34 American states and territories. This outcome is hardly surprising to those of us who have been part of the fight to protect our youth from the dangers of vaping and nicotine addiction.

And while such a massive settlement sends a clear message that bad actors will be held responsible for their actions, it remains infuriating that any industry would so brazenly target our youth and put profit before public health and common decency.

Extensive research illustrates the devastating impact that smoking and vaping have upon the human body and in particular how nicotine harms adolescent brain development through a young person’s early- to mid-20s.

It is also well established that if a person can make it past the age of 25 without using nicotine, they are highly unlikely to ever pick up the habit during the rest of their lives. Nevertheless, JUUL targeted underage users with free samples, slick social media campaigns, launch parties and ad campaigns filled with young-looking models.

Most tellingly, they also used flavors to make the vaping experience more palatable and to get our kids hooked. It’s hardly

a stretch to imagine how cotton candy, bubblegum, cola, and fruit-flavored vapes could be attractive to underage consumers—and how unscrupulous entities could use these alluring flavors as a Trojan horse for the nicotine contained within.

To confront this threat, Nassau County in 2019 passed my bill to ban the advertising of age-restricted products—such as cigarettes, tobacco and vapes— within 1,000 feet of establishments commonly frequented by youth. Later that year, in the face of strenuous opposition from vaping industry special interests, I sponsored, and Nassau County passed, a ban on the sale of flavored vaping products - a measure that was later adopted statewide.

Before that, Nassau County passed a measure that I spearheaded to raise the age for purchasing tobacco products to age 21. Not only were the public health implications profound for our region, it was also a source of great personal satisfaction that

I was able to bring a signature effort that was initiated by my predecessor, the late Judy Jacobs, to fruition.

Our sustained pressure has worked. Since 2019, JUUL has dropped its advertising in America, pulled fruit and candy flavors from store shelves, and a total ban from the American market is still looming. While recent studies show that adolescent vaping is on the decline, we must remain vigilant for emerging

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challenges such as the disposable e-cigarettes that are growing in popularity with youth. I remain confident that we will prevail in our efforts to protect public health, and I will never waver in my commitment to our shared mission of keeping our kids nicotine-free for life.

Arnold W. Drucker, of Plainview, has represented the 16th District of the Nassau County Legislature since 2016.

Max Morro is a junior at Schreiber High School. Morro joined the Boys Cross Country team in his sophomore year of high school. On the opening day of the season, Max ran a 17:06 5K and is currently ranked seventh in the County Class for 5K. On Saturday, Sept. 17, he helped lead Port to a varsity victory in a competitive race at the Bob Pratt Invitational at Sunken Meadow.

In middle school, Morro ran on the

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school team and stopped as a freshman in high school. But sophomore year, he gave the sport another try. Morro’s love and dedication to cross country grew in his sophomore year.

“I felt defeated and like I needed redemption after last year,” Morro said. “So I became very invested in the sport.”

His mother, Dina Maiella-Marro, remembers that “...since Max was a little kid, his grandfather noted that he had a runner’s gait.”

Although Morro is just beginning his second year on the high school cross country team, he has quickly become one of the top contributors to the team. Boys Cross Country Coach Jeremy Klass commends Max for his strong mentality and ability to self-reflect to improve himself both physically and mentally.

“Max has a mental toughness that is superior to most athletes,” Klass said. “He pushes through grueling workouts without any complaints and looks forward

to challenging himself in future practices. Max is also always looking to improve as an athlete, whether it be his summer training, nutrition or race strategy.”

While Morro’s dedication to cross

country has made him an incredible asset to the team, his sportsmanship and bright attitude are equally important.

“Max leads by example and is a great role model for the rest of the team. He attacks his workouts and races with a smile,” Klass said. “In a rather stressful sport, Max has a calmness about him that wears off on the other runners. He was the first athlete to be given a Green Status in our Lead ‘Em Up Leadership Program at Schreiber.”

While Morro’s dedication and hard work led him to become a great athlete, he recognizes how his inspiration comes from other student-athletes.

“I have been incredibly inspired by last year’s senior Port distance running legends, Colin Funk, Will Lane, Terry McGinty, Maxwell Meehan and Kevin Taylor,” Morro said.

His commitment to cross country and his enthusiasm for the sport will only lead him to more success as a student-athlete.

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Max during a Cross Country meet.

One Tooth At A Time

Pediatric dentists open local office with mission to change dentistry

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

“Floral Park feels like a Hallmark town,” said Dr. Cristina Georgescu, co-owner of the newly opened pediatric dentistry office, Smile Starters. “Everyone is so helpful and welcoming.”

Georgescu, more affectionately known to her patients as “Dr. Cristina” said local parents have been stopping by to welcome them to the neighborhood and check out the new, bright, modern and cheerful space on Verbana Avenue, just south of Tulip Avenue where the previous Chase Bank previously occupied.

The receptionists at Smile Starters are happy to give a quick tour of the practice, answer questions and enroll new patients for an appointment.

“Floral Park has been very receptive to our opening,” said Dr. Eileen Calamia, also co-owner of the budding Smile Starters. “It is very family-friendly here.”

The board-certified pediatric dentist duo has a reputable presence in their original and still-existing practice in Harrison up in Westchester County and has already garnered glowing reviews for their services in Floral Park.

“We hope that one day when the kids we treat grow up, they actually say, ‘I like going to the dentist,’” Georgescu said.

Both she and Calamia said they did not have such great experiences with dentists while growing up.

As a young child, Georgescu said she did not have access to proper dental care while growing up in Romania which resulted in numerous procedures and visits to the dentist. Experiencing first-hand the stress and anxiety of a dental visit she decided to pursue pediatric dentistry.

Similarly, Calamia, who was born in the Philippines, has experienced first-hand the consequences of a high sugary diet and lack of proper dental care. She has always believed that children deserve to have specialty care when it comes to going to the dentist. It is their mission to change the way their patients relate to dentistry.

“A lot of the times it is the parents who come in with a fear of the dentist and are afraid of dental treatment that their kids might need,” Calamia said. For generations, a fear of the dentist and dental work is all too common.

Both dentists are trained to treat children with special needs.

With five years under their belts in Harrison, the doctors unveiled their newest office in Floral Park less than five months ago.

“We love it because it is a storefront in the heart of the village and it is near the village offices, library, shopping, restaurants, the fire department and it is right off the train [Floral Park station],” Calamia said.

The office has nine exam chairs and stateof-the-art equipment, including X-rays.

“We tried to make it, not only kid-friendly, but somewhat relaxing and not too overwhelming for the parents too,” said Calamia.

There is a massage chair for parents to use while they wait and complimentary coffee and tea.

“Going to the dentist can be very stressful so hopefully parents can be a little bit at ease,” Calamia added.

There is even a prize station for an after-exam reward for their patients.

“I don’t want to take it to the extreme and say it should be fun to go to the dentist,” Georgescu joked. “It should be as comfortable as it can be.”

The dental office has its own parking lot, which makes it easy for appointments instead of having to search for street parking, which is not always easy in the bustling downtown during regular business hours and when special events are happening in the neighborhood.

Smile Starters Pediatric Dentistry is located at 15 Verbena Ave. in Floral Park. The Westchester office is located at 450 Mamaroneck Ave. in Harrison.

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Happy Teeth

Dr. Cristina and Dr. Eileen share their top five tips to help parents take care of their children’s teeth.

. Take your child to their pediatric dentist by age one.

2. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day with a soft bristle toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.

3. Never put your child to sleep with milk in their bottle.

4. Try to avoid sticky, chewy candy and sweets on an everyday basis. Save those treats for Halloween and special occasions.

5. Aim for a diet of mostly water, but if you do give juice...dilute it with mostly water to avoid excess sugar.

Visit www.SmileStarterspd.com to read more about Georgescu and Calamia including information about their practices, services and a helpful dental e-library.

The office is bright and fun.

The exam rooms are spacious and comfortable.

Parents will enjoy the complimentary amenities while they wait during appointments.

Doctors Eileen and Cristina have opened their pediatric dental office in the heart of Floral Park.

Free Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance

Medicare is a federally run health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or have collected Social Security Disability for 24 months. It is also available for individuals with permanent kidney failure or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

If you are not yet collecting Social Security, you have to apply for Medicare during the three month period before your 65th birthday. You may apply for Medicare through Social Security Administration (800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov/medicare).

If you are already collecting Social Security, you will receive your Medicare card automatically in the mail.

OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS OCTOBER 15

Navigating Medicare and choosing a plan that best meets your needs can be tricky. Health care needs change over time, and a plan that worked for you one year may not be the best choice going forward. That’s why you should carefully consider your foreseeable health care needs each year during Medicare Open Enrollment season, which runs every year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

To avoid any unpleasant and potentially expensive surprises, it is important to carefully study any materials that come to you

from your existing plan. These documents will spell out in detail the updates for the coming plan year. Some of these revisions may describe premium changes, updates in prescription formularies (which may change the availability or price of your previously covered drugs), co-payment changes and changes to networks of providers. Make sure to check that your health care providers are still part of your plan each year.

If you feel that these changes make your plan a less than optimal choice for the coming year, now is the time to reevaluate and compare available plans. This can be done through the Medicare website (www. medicare.gov). You can review your current plan and compare it with others that serve Nassau County to see if another plan works better for you.

FREE HELP AVAILABLE THROUGH FCA

If you don’t have ready access to a computer or you otherwise need assistance, Family and Children’s Association (FCA) can help guide you through the process with free help available by calling the Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) at 516-485-3754. A counselor will be happy to assist you. HIICAP is a free service that has trained counselors who can provide you with unbiased expertise on what Medicare plan can best meet your individual needs. HIICAP counselors can help you switch plans,

in many cases over the phone. In person appointments are also available.

For Medicare beneficiaries who are in a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO) and don’t change their plan by Dec. 7, they have an additional opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans between Jan. 1 and March 31.

FCA can help. Answers to your Medicare questions are just a phone call away.

Barry Klitsberg is an asssistant health insurance information counseling and assistance coordinator at FCA in Garden City and an aging services program specialist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Five Strategies To Help Avoid

Unexpected Medical Bills

BY DR. DONNA O’SHEA specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Nearly everyone wants to save more money, including when it comes to paying for medical care. To help en courage that, various recent federal regula tions have spurred a greater focus on health care cost transparency, both by hospitals and health insurance plans.

The No Surprises Act is designed to help reduce the likelihood of receiving an unexpectedly large medical bill in certain emergency or surprise scenarios, something that more than half of Americans have experienced. Other recent regulations require hospitals to post prices online, while health insurers have been mandated to do the same.

COMPARISON SHOP

As of July 1, health plans are required to publicly disclose contracted rates with health care providers and facilities. This is only a first step in the process, with requirements for more consumer-friendly disclosures slat ed to start in 2023. Some health plans already offer transparency resources featuring quali ty and cost information, available online, via a mobile app or through customer service. Before scheduling a medical appointment, check with your health plan to review quality

Avoid an unexpected medical bill.

and cost information, ideally for estimates based on actual contracted rates and cus tomized based on your individual plan.

REMAINING RISKS

There are still a few potential risks to be aware of. Many health plans cover preventive services, such as wellness visits, mammo grams or colonoscopies. However, some advanced screenings may not be considered preventive services and can result in an outof-pocket charge. Confirm with your health plan that any services or tests are covered under your benefits. You can also work with your health care provider to complete a preauthorization form in advance, as well as check with your health plan to determine

the status of the request. Ambulance services were not included as part of the No Surprises Act, which means these rides could result in an out-of-network charge.

NEGOTIATE SURPRISE BILLS

In the event of a surprise bill, there are several steps to pursue. Talk with the support staff at the hospital or doctor’s office to request that the charge be waived or reduced. If needed, some health plans offer access to resolution support to help negotiate on behalf of members with hospitals and care providers. If you receive a surprise bill from an out-of-network care provider, call the number on the back of your insurance ID

card to alert your health plan and check on assistance.

STAY IN-NETWORK

Receiving care from an out-of-network provider or facility can lead to a surprise charge, with the total cost of this type of care exceeding $40 billion for Americans each year. It’s important to always start with in-network health care professionals and fa cilities for nonemergency care. That includes when referred by a primary care physician to labs for bloodwork, imaging and other tests.

UPFRONT PRICING

Another way to help save on health care costs is by enrolling in a health plan that offers upfront pricing. Rather than receiving medical care and then waiting for the bill to arrive weeks or months later, some new health plans enable members to review— and pay for—out-of-pocket expenses before medical care is delivered. In view of increased price sensitivity due to rising inflation and other factors, considering these strategies may help contribute to your phys ical and financial well-being while reducing the risk of a surprise medical bill.

—Dr. Donna O’Shea is the chief med ical officer of population health at UnitedHealthcare.

September Is Yoga Month

Five common myths about yoga

Though the International Yoga Day is observed on June 21, the U.S. dedicates September as the National Yoga Month. Many of us have preconceived notions about yoga, and it prevents them from practicing yoga and enjoying wellness. It’s important to know the facts, and not act on assumptions. Here are five very common myths about yoga, busted.

YOGA IS NOT AN ‘ACTUAL’ WORKOUT’

Did you think that yoga is a very gentle series of stretches with no efforts involved? Do you also believe that practicing yoga, you won’t get a proper workout and it does not benefit your muscles? Or do you want to choose yoga because you have been asked to exercise, and this seemed like the easiest? Think again.

From strengthening muscle groups and making them more supple to improving your balance, posture, and lung capacity, yoga can help you deal with a large number of health, lifestyle and nervous system-related complications.

It’s true that you won’t be lifting weights or doing your normal cardio routines while getting regular on yoga sessions. However, yoga is an excellent combination of

strength, balance and coordination. What’s more, you will most likely use muscles that you’ve never used before in your life.

And we haven’t covered yet that yoga exercises your mind and soul! Yoga is the practice of patience, peace and fortitude. It’s definitely not just stretching, it’s a focus on strength—both the mental and the physical.

YOGA IS A RELIGIOUS PRACTICE

While it’s true that yoga has its origin in Hinduism, the practice itself is more

spiritual than religious, and attempts to create a meaningful bond between your body and mind. You are not required to perform any worship of any deity, or any religious ritual.

Yoga means ‘yoke’ literally, in Sanskrit. Hence, we can say that yoga is an act of uniting your body and mind. It can help in attaining peace, increasing your patience, and controlling your breathing patterns.

It can help improve not just physical, but also mental strength. On the whole, it’s all about self-realization and awakening your consciousness from within.

I’M NOT FLEXIBLE / YOUNG ENOUGH FOR YOGA

Yoga can be done by any individual regardless of age or flexibility. Don’t start panicking at the sight of individuals in poses that make it seem like they are made of rubber. Obviously, some people are more flexible than others, but this does not mean that you cannot do yoga.

In fact, you are not really required to bend, stretch or flex to the point of pain and discomfort. You can hold the pose in the position you are comfortable in. Yes, yoga can be performed at your own speed and comfort level. Of course, you should challenge yourself, but it can be done gradually. Balance it with ease.

ONLY WOMEN DO YOGA

Many people, men especially, seem to be under an impression that it’s a very female practice.

Most participants are also observed to be female, making men not so comfortable to join the class. The best way to bust this myth is to see who the first people to introduce yoga were.

They were all men.

A good way to break this miscon ception is for women to get the men in their families to do yoga with them. Father, husband, brothers, and sons— get them all to your yoga sessions.

They will soon feel the difference in their bodies and advocate it to other men too.

ALL YOGA IS THE SAME

There are different forms of yoga, practiced in the country of its origin, India—Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Bikram yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Power yoga, and many more.

The most popular form is Vinyasa yoga, and it focuses primarily on link ing movement and breath, achieving breathing control, and fluid move ments. This is what is taught in most studios. However, there are places that teach other forms of yoga. You can choose and learn the yoga form that suits your lifestyle and requirements.

One of the unique things about yoga is that there is no competition and comparing greatness. There are no teams, nobody wins or loses. It’s up to each participant to focus on their consciousness and enhance their own strength—be it mental, physical or spiritual. It’s an activity that almost everyone can safely pursue and enjoy the benefits.

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Tips For Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Take Care Of Yourself

Being a caregiver can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia takes time and effort. It can feel lonely and frustrating. You might even feel angry, which could be a sign you are trying to take on too much. It is important to find time to take care of yourself.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT MAY OFFER SOME RELIEF:

• Ask for help when you need it. This could mean asking family members and friends to help or reaching out to local services for additional care needs.

• Eat nutritious foods, which can help keep you healthy and active for longer.

• Join a caregiver’s support group online or in person. Meeting other caregivers will give you a chance to share stories and ideas and can help keep you from feeling isolated.

• Take breaks each day. Try making a cup of tea or calling a friend.

• Spend time with friends and keep up with hobbies.

• Get exercise as often as you can. Try doing yoga or going for a walk.

• Try practicing meditation. Research suggests that practicing meditation

may reduce blood pressure, anxiety and depression, and insomnia.

• Consider seeking help from mental health professionals to help you cope with stress and anxiety. Talk with your doctor about finding treatment.

—U.S Department of Health and Human Services

WE LOVE OUR PETS

Which Popular Fall Plants Are Safe For Pets?

Though we are already a week into fall, if you’re still asking where summer went, you’re not alone. It’s hard enough keeping up with seasons changing in what seems like the blink of an eye, so it may be even harder for pet parents to keep track of what plants are safe to have around pets each season. But not to worry, that’s what the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is here for.

To keep your four-legged friends safe, happy and healthy as the weather gets cooler, the APCC has created this list of the top 10 most popular fall plants so you can see which are pet-friendly and which are not.

Mums

Mums (Chrysanthemum spp.) are certainly the most popular fall flower, but they are considered toxic to dogs, cats and horses. If ingested, symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, incoordination and dermatitis.

Red Maple

Red maple (Acer rubrum) trees are beautifully vibrant during fall and are considered non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, these trees’ leaves are toxic to horses—especially when wilted. If consumed, symptoms can include anemia, weakness, dark urine, difficulty breathing, abortion and possibly death.

Ginkgo Trees

Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) produce gorgeous yellow foliage in the fall, but it’s important to know that there is a difference between male and female

ginkgo trees. Males are considered non-toxic to pets, but the female trees have seeds that contain ginkgotoxin which is considered toxic to pets. If ingested, there is a potential for vomiting, irritability and seizures. The easiest way to tell the male and female trees apart is by the fruit. The female tree’s fruit carries an incredibly unpleasant smell, which would also be nasty if your pet decided to roll in it.

Fountain Grass

Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) are beautiful in bloom and are considered non-toxic to pets so, plant away.

‘Karl Foerster’

Feather Reed Grass

‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora) while this grass is great to grow in your yard and non-toxic to pets, it does have sharp points that could scratch your pets, so be careful.

Asters

Asters (Callistephus chinensis) are typically sold around the same time as mums, but unlike mums, these plants are considered non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Rayless Goldenrod

Rayless goldenrod (Haplopappus heterophyllus) isn’t considered toxic to dogs and cats, but this yellow plant is toxic to horses. Horses eating one to 10 percent of their body weight in the plant can have potentially deadly effects. Onset of signs can occur after two days or up to three weeks and includes: incoordination, muscle weakness and tremors, elevated heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, fluid accumulation and swelling of the nervous system, profuse sweating and inability to swallow.

Russian Sage

Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a purple plant considered non-toxic to pets.

Caryopteris

Caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonenis), another purple plant, is considered non-toxic to pets so feel free to add it into your garden this fall.

Pansies

Pansies (Viola tricolor var. hortensis) are also considered non-toxic to pets and can even live through a little frost. Add these pet-safe plants to bring gorgeous fall colors to your yard.

While considered “non-toxic,” all plant material consumed by pets may cause mild gastrointestinal problems, so it’s best to try and prevent them from consuming plants in or around your home.

If you suspect your pet has been exposed to any poisonous substances or potentially toxic plants, contact your veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 immediately.

—ASPCA (aspca.org)

Blessing Of The Animals

Trinity Episcopal Church in Roslyn invites all to its open house and blessing of the animals service on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pet (or a photo of their pet) to share for a blessing.

“Come bring your family and your pets and find out more about our special community where all are welcome,” said Father George Sherrill. “For anyone looking to make meaningful connections or seeking a community where you can belong, we invite you to come visit us.”

At the open house, a reception with food for all,

including pets, will be served following the service.

A historic landmark, Trinity Church was designed by architect Stanford White and features Tiffany stained-glass windows. It holds Sunday church services at 10 a.m.

Please email the church office for two- and fourlegged guest attendance on Oct. 2 so that refreshments can be planned accordingly.

Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1579 Northern Blvd., in Roslyn, just east of the Roslyn viaduct. Email office@trinityroslyn.org, visit www.trinityroslyn.org or call 516-621-7925 for more.

Mitts and Annie

Jimi Hendrix Experience (1966 to 1969)

“The Jimi Hendrix Experience is an obvious one. I love everything about the group all the way from the musical prowess of Hendrix to the fact that he hired Noel Redding to play bass because of his hair and he was a guitar player before that. He had an image, an approach and a style that he wanted to meet and he did it. He ended up being a lot of people’s favorite bass player and he was a guitar player.”

Robin Trower Band (1973 to 1976)

“That’s a great three-piece with bassist/vocalist James Dewar. You listen to [Twice Removed from Yesterday] and Bridge of Sighs and that’s a really great example of a power trio.”

The James Gang

(1966 to 1977; 1991; 1996; 1998; 2001; 2005 to 2006; present)

“They really changed the game up because Joe Walsh would play organ or guitar. To me, it was really proto-punk rock the way Joe Walsh’s vocals were. Listening to Rides Again and Live in Concert, when they were playing live at Carnegie Hall. “

Marcus King’s

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When Marcus King decided to re-team with Black Keys founding member Dan Auerbach to produce Young Blood, the former’s second solo outing that came out earlier this year, the stylistic cue was to plug in and bang out a sound hearkening back to vintage rock power trios like Cream and Mountain. And while there are definite four-on-the-floor riffs and cuts emanating through this 11-track collection, the thematic inspiration comes from an emotional self-assessment King experienced when COVID-19 caused a global pause button to be hit. Forced isolation combined with a tenuous relationship with his then-girlfriend spilled over by the time King and

Auerbach hit the studio in May 2021 to cut the new record.

“I think what was interesting about the pandemic and something I didn’t expect was that it was this moment for me to reconcile these abandonment issues I’d struggled with my whole life,” King said. “It was an opportunity for me to get into therapy and to start growing. It was a real opportunity for us to hit reset and look within a little bit further.”

King’s catharsis was channeled into a six-day recording binge that yielded gems like “Rescue Me,” where the opening lines “All I need, all I’m wanting/Is something sweet, to take all this pain that’s been haunting me/Hold me down, don’t let me get any higher/Turn me around, pull me away from the fire” are wrapped up with a sinewy guitar riff and hypnotic rhythm reflecting King’s admitted physical state at a time where he admitted,

Marcus King (Photo by Danny Clinch)

Fave Power Trios

“I don’t think I’d slept in a week. I was concerned with how I felt and needed someone to help me. I even called a doctor.” That pain can even be heard in more upbeat fare like “Dark Cloud,” a Free-flavored shuffle with plenty of cowbell that belies the gravity of couplets like, “When you get that feeling like/You’re lost and never found/There’s always a dark cloud hanging round/ Bringing you down.” In reuniting with Auerbach, who also produced King’s more rhythm and bluessoaked 2020 debut El Dorado, King knew he had the right ride-or-die producer to guide the creative direction of Young Blood

“Dan really curated the band because he knew what we were going for, the direction we wanted to go and during the writing process, it even more so took shape as it does,” King explained. “What you’re hearing on the record is a lot of live takes and it’s a lot of aggression and

anguish I was trying to get it out in any way that I could. And that’s the best way that I know how.”

As someone who started out as a guitar prodigy playing on his father Marvin King’s album at the age of 11, only to go on to studying jazz theory and jazz performance at the Greenville Fine Arts Center after dropping out of high school as a junior and earning his GED, King continues to push boundaries and challenge himself creatively. Live shows are packed with the kind of twists and turns not unlike Southern forerunners and peers like the Allman Brothers Band and the Tedeschi-Trucks Band would bring to the concert stage. King’s recent two-date swing through the Beacon Theater found him breaking musical bread with longtime friend/Lettuce vocalist Nigel Hall while tossing covers of Crowed House, Joe Cocker and the aforementioned Allmans into the

set list. This go with-the-flow approach is especially gratifying for the newly engaged 26-year-old.

“I’m trying to be open to the moment,” he said. “Keeping my wits about, but being open to the opportunity. It’s easier said than done because it’s almost going against everything mom and dad taught you. Don’t trust anyone, but be open to the situation.”

In the meantime, he was more than happy to share with Long Island Weekly his favorite rock trios.

Visit www.longislandweekly.com to read a longer version of this story along with a full feature on Marcus King.

The James Gang from left: Joe Walsh, Dale Peters, Jim Fox (Public domain)

Jimi Hendrix Experience from left circa 1968: Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell (Public domain)

Battle Of Endorsements Heats Up In The Third

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The alleged deficiencies of bail reform, pushed by the Democratic super majority in the state legislature and taking effect in 2020, have been fodder for Republican candidates ever since. It is believed that voter concern over rising crime and the GOP’s publicizing of several notorious examples of defendants committing more crimes while free on cashless bail, led to the defeat of incumbent Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Republican Anne Donnelly’s victory for the open district attorney seat.

In general, law enforcement unions have backed the Republican candidates this election cycle, so it was surprising when former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton endorsed Robert Zimmerman, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New York’s 3rd Congressional District seat.

George Santos (R–Queens) (Contributed Photo)

The Democrat is facing George Santos to succeed three-term Congressman Thomas Suozzi, who chose not to run and instead challenged and lost to Governor Kathy Hochul in a Democratic primary. Santos lost his bid to unseat Suozzi in 2020.

Bratton led both the NYC (twice) and Los Angeles police departments, and his policing philosophy is credited by supporters as helping bringing down crime, especially during his 1994-96 stint in NYC.

In a statement, Bratton said, “I am proud to endorse Robert Zimmerman for Congress. I am confident that Robert is the right candidate to keep our Long Island and Queens communities safe. Robert has a track record of a level-headed approach to issues and an

ability to bring people together to solve problems—especially when it comes to balancing criminal justice reform with public safety. In Congress, Robert will work tirelessly to stop the flow of illegal guns and prevent gun violence, fight hate crimes in our communities and support law enforcement and work to improve community-police relations.”

Zimmerman said,“I am so honored and proud to be endorsed by Commissioner Bill Bratton, a national leader in law enforcement. Commissioner Bratton’s legacy is defined by heroic public safety accomplishments, diversity in the police force, and strengthening community-police relations.”

On Sept. 21, Santos’ campaign announced two key endorsements from major law enforcement agencies in Nassau County: The Nassau County Police Detectives’ Association (DAI) and the Nassau County Police Superior Officers (SOA).

“With George Santos as a Congressman in the House of Representatives, rest assured law enforcement will have an ally and voice in D.C. For too long, our men and women in blue have not had real leaders prepared to stand up for them. We want to elect unapologetic candidates like George Santos.” said Nassau County Police Superior Officers

Association President Ricky Frassetti.

“I am proud to receive the endorsement from the members of the SOA and the DAI as they courageously protect the residents of Nassau County,” Santos said. “I pledge to work collaboratively with members of law enforcement at the local level to ensure safe streets and thriving communities. We can’t let radical pro-criminal elites, like Robert Zimmerman, be elected to office. Robert Zimmerman’s policies are dangerous for our families.”

Santos’ other endorsements include Congressman Lee Zeldin (running for governor against Hochul), Congressman Ronny Jackson (R–Texas), Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the Republican Party of Nassau County and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R–NY).

Among those endorsing Zimmerman are both of the state’s senators, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the man who once held the seat, Steve Israel.

The Third District encompasses all of the northern portions of Nassau County and parts of eastern Queens and western Suffolk County.

Robert Zimmerman (D–Great Neck) (Contributed Photo) FRANK RIZZO

John Stearns: A Postscript

batting cage on Old Timers’ Day. That just showed you how much of a competitor he was.” Lee Mazzilli.

Tributes from former New York Mets stars poured in upon the news that John Stearns, a catcher who played with the Mets for 10 years and earned four All-Star selections, had died in Denver, CO after a long battle with cancer.

Stearns was the starting catcher during the lean years of the late 1970s and early 1980s. His career with the club ended in 1984, only two years before the team won the 1986 World Series. He was a coach on the 2000 pennant-winning squad.

Stearns’ death was more poignant by the fact that the man, although seriously ill, made it his business to attend the recent Old Timers Day at Citi Field, one commemorating the franchise’s 60th anniversary. “Dude” even got into the batting cage to take a few swings. His memory remains evergreen.

“I am heartbroken. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much. I was amazed when he went to the

“I’m so glad we had a chance to talk at Citi Field a few weeks ago. No one played the game harder than John. He never came to the park in a bad mood. All he wanted to do was win. To be a four-time All-Star is something special.” Joe Torre.

“John was such a key part of our staff. He had a unique way of lighting a fire under the guys. Every time we spoke by phone, he kept telling me he was going to beat this thing. That was John Stearns to a tee.” Bobby Valentine.

“John loved the game. As a coach, he always had your back. I saw how sick he was at Old Timers’ Day and I think he was holding on just to get back to the ballpark and see some of the guys one more time.” John Franco.

Stearns’ death wasn’t the only bad news that the Mets family has had to en dure. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Joan Hodges, the widow of Manager Gil Hodges, died after a long illness. She passed away 10 days short of her 96th birthday. Gil Hodges died 50 years ago at the age of 47.

“We are thankful that Joan was able to see Gil inducted into the Hall of Fame

in July. That meant so much to her and the entire Mets and Hodges family. She was a true baseball fan and still followed her two favorite teams, the Mets and Dodgers. We send our condolences to her daughters, Irene and Cindy, her son Gil Jr. and the rest of the Hodges family.”

While Mrs. Hodges was the gracious face of the Mets, Stearns was a firebrand, the product also of a brilliant football career at the University of Colorado. He was even chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1973 NFL draft before opting for baseball.

For two unsuspecting New Yorkers, that gridiron experience came in handy. In July 1977, New York City was blitzed with a massive Con Edison blackout that resulted in rioting and looting throughout the city. The Mets game was postponed. Stearns duly pulled away from Shea Stadium in his automobile. On the way out, he saw two fans being mugged. Stearns jumped out of his car and the gave the muggers…. well, you can imagine what a football star can do to such miscreants. Would-be criminals take note: Don’t commit crimes in the presence of a college football star. Bad for your health. John Stearns, RIP.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your most powerful mode is always going to come from an integrated state of mind in which you accept your weaknesses and strengths alike. To compensate would take energy and probably draw attention to the very aw you’d rather hide. So instead, you’ll be upfront, honest and beautiful in your vulnerability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t feel entirely secure in the way things are, and your vision of the future is hazy, too. But if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s your ability to elevate any situation. You’ll lift the adequate to stellar. You’ll put a brilliant spin on the subpar and wind up with something uniquely great. Your attitude makes it so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Being in a position to keep up appearances can be excellent if the way you want people to see you also happens to be the best version of who you really are. Would you do the same thing if it was just for you and there was no one else to impress? e answer will guide you to your next winning move.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Serving the needs of others is truly one of the most ful lling things you can do with your time. But it isn’t always so easy to nd the ones who need precisely what you o er. It’s time to look outside of your immediate circle. New opportunities will give you the con dence to let go of situations that aren’t the right t.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can’t always regulate your thoughts as closely as you would like to. Some ideas pop to mind willy-nilly and without rhyme or reason. You will, however, feel in total control of the way you value your thoughts. You’ll brush o negativity and give a high value to useful ideas, which will keep you on a successful track.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People will miss the mark with you, and when they don’t treat you right, it seems humiliating to have to ask them to. Try modeling instead. Keep in mind that the behavior you’d prefer isn’t a universally known standard. But with your patient and consistent modeling, it could become well known in your world at least.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s a busy time! Events are both many and much! Everything seems important, and maybe it is. Prioritizing becomes a challenge. Where should you focus? e timeworn adages will ring true, like, “safety rst” and “blood runs thicker than water.” Also, the ever-useful “measure twice, cut once” could save the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Social situations can be nerve-wracking. ough you’ve often made a winning impression, you’d still like to be more consistent in the way you show up, summoning charisma on command. Before you go out, you’ll think ahead so you can get yourself into the right mood, and you’ll plan and practice what you’ll say.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). is week, you’ll become a master at setting the mood, instead of responding to the one that was already in the room when you got there. e way you feel will shift the way you’re acting, which will dictate the response you get, demonstrating time and again that, without a doubt, your feelings matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). ose with a limited perspective may say confusing things as though they are stating obvious facts. ey assume their inner world experience is the one everyone experiences. eir terrible commu nication isn’t your fault, but to come to an understanding, you’ll need to work patiently and without judgment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You like your relationships the way you like your vocabulary -- clearly de ned. You’ll stick your neck out emotionally to nd out how the other person sees things. Loosen up on your interpretations. Leave room for poetry. Complexity, contradiction and uncertainty can exist inside profoundly loving ties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Because you’re attractive, extra energy will be directed your way. is is a chance to make something interesting happen, but not every interesting thing should. e decision to ignore someone or engage with them can alter destiny. Use your truly prescient imagination to envision the future of your decisions.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Your life has been building to some well-earned rewards, which you’ll now accept. is opens resources and the freedom to approach projects di erently. You’ll break out of limiting constructs to fashion routines that suit your need to stretch. A sweet soul will be a companion and the mirror that sharpens your perspective. Let your attractions guide you and do what it takes to bring ideas to life. You’ll develop an ability beyond what you or anyone expected would be possible. You could make money at this, but don’t chase it. e venture will pursue you if you let it.

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Any port in a storm

therefore bid only one diamond, hoping to improve on his chances of reaching a potential slam con tract if his partner had a moder ately good hand.

As it turned out, South had to play well just to make five dia monds. West led a spade, declarer following low from dummy, and when East won the trick with the king, South played his queen on it! Declarer later successfully finessed dummy’s ten of spades to acquire his 11th trick.

Had South played the four of spades on East’s king — certainly the more “natural” thing to do — he would have scored only one spade trick and gone down one.

Opening lead — five of spades.

There are times when declarer must make what appears to be an unnatural play because that is the only way to make his contract. South did exactly that in this deal and scored a game as a result.

First, a word about the bidding. South had a problem of sorts in choosing his opening bid. He con sidered the possibility of opening with five diamonds, but decided, correctly, that his hand was too strong for a pre-emptive bid. He

While it is true that dropping the queen of spades under the king is an unusual play, since it appears to reduce declarer’s number of spade tricks from two to one, the queen play is correct because if offers the only real chance to score two spade tricks. It is therefore not as odd a play as it might at first seem.

Most declarers holding the South cards would probably play low from their hand at trick one from force of habit, but this merely emphasizes the fact that there’s almost no such thing as an auto matic play in bridge.

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Nassau County Receives $2 Million In Funding

To Bolster Septic Replacement Grant Program

This summer Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $30 million in funding to replace outdated cesspools and septic tanks across New York State. Of this $30 million, Nassau County is set to receive $2 million to boost its current septic replacement grant initiative, Nassau Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness (S.E.P.T.I.C.). This funding will double the amount Nassau S.E.P.T.I.C. has to $4 million.

In Nassau County, grants are available to cover up to 95 percent of the costs needed to upgrade septic tanks and cesspools with clean water septic systems. Through the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District S.E.P.T.I.C. program, you may be eligible for as much as $20,000 to upgrade. For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit nassaucountyny.gov/SepticReplace.

Residents who have already installed new septic systems through the grant program praise it saying, “Our system is better than we could have hoped, and we have peace of mind knowing we are doing our part in

keeping Bayville’s water clean,” said Liz Stanton of Bayville.

For decades, the North Shore has been afflicted by harmful algal blooms, dense invasive seaweed, fish kills and beach closures as a result of excess nitrogen from untreated wastewater in septic tanks and cesspools. In addition to reducing nitrogen in our bays, beaches, and harbors, it is critical that we treat septic wastewater before it contaminates our drinking water. Nassau County sits directly above a major Special Groundwater Protection Area (SGPA) where freshwater replenishes into a deep recharge aquifer. Any untreated wastewater that flows into the aquifer will eventually make its way into our drinking water.

To hit water quality goals, the North Shore of Nassau County will need to upgrade more than 20,000 existing septic systems with clean water technology. Clean water septic systems convert nitrogen in wastewater into a harmless gas by harnessing natural processes. These systems are so effective they can remove up to 95 percent of nitrogen from wastewater when compared to

conventional septic tanks. Removing excess nitrogen from the environment will help restore our commercial fishing, boating, and recreation industry and improve drinking water for generations to come.

The North Shore Land Alliance is a nationally accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust formed to protect and preserve, in perpetuity, the green spaces, farmlands, wetlands, groundwater and historical sites of Long Island’s north shore for the enhance ment of quality of life and benefit of future generations. Since its inception in 2003, the nonprofit has preserved nearly 1,300 acres of open space in our community. It owns or helps maintain 12 public preserves, holds conservation easements over 26 properties and offers educational programs such as Walks in the Woods, the Young Explorers Group, Water Quality Improvement Program, and the Long Island Water Education Pro gram. For more information about the North Shore Land Alliance or how to donate please visit www.northshorelandalliance.org.

—Submitted by North Shore Land Alliance

North Hempstead Continues To Add Pollinator Habitats

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are happy to announce that this past spring habitats for pollinators was created in the form of multiple pollinator gardens at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset and Gerry Pond Park in Roslyn. The beautiful plants and pollinators in these gardens can be enjoyed by park visitors and provide vital resources for native pollinators like butterflies, bees, hoverflies, and beetles.

“Protecting and preserving our environ ment is a top priority for the Town of North Hempstead, and these pollinator gardens go a long way towards supporting our native pollinators, as they are an important part of our ecosystem,” Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “I am proud that

the Town is taking the lead on initiatives like this one, as they serve to increase the biodiversity of the Town.”

The planting of these gardens bene fits the endangered monarch butterfly (declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature) and aids in the Town’s efforts to create habitat through the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program. The gardens were planted with many native nectar and host plants including butterfly milkweed, which is a host plant for monarch cater pillars and an important nectar source for a variety of other pollinators. Additional plant species included mountain mint, Virginia rose, turtlehead, Canadian colum bine, spotted beebalm and asters.

In addition to creating habitat on Town properties the Town is working to expand the use of native plants throughout residential areas by offering $350 rebates to residents to install a native plant garden in their yard. This year the Town received $10,000 from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District for this rebate program. A limited amount of funding for the program remains for 2022. Fall is a great time to plant since it has cooler temperatures and higher amounts of rainfall. For more information and details on how to apply, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov/sustainability.

Senator Kaplan Thanks Student Leaders

Senator Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills) hosted a Student Leader Appreciation Lunch to cap off the Senator’s Summer 2022 Fellowship Program.

Pictured are participants from the fellow ship program. From the left; Jacob Shirazi (Great Neck), Simon Adjakple (Great Neck), Joseph Brugellis (New Hyde Park), Senator Anna Kaplan, Logan Grotas (Roslyn), Mat thew Somekh (Great Neck), and Tahera Ste vens (Westbury) gather in Senator Kaplan’s District Office in Carle Place for the Student Leader Appreciation Lunch. Not pictured are Alec Goodman (Great Neck), Phoebe Smith (Port Washington), and Vicki Lin (Great

Neck) who also participated in the program.

Senator Kaplan said “I’m so proud of the student leaders who participated in this year’s Summer Fellowship program in my district office, and I’m deeply appreciative of their service to our community. I know each one of them is going to go on to accomplish great things!”

Students in Senator Kaplan’s fellowship program work alongside the Senator and her team to serve the community and learn about the role of government in our daily lives.

—Submitted by the Office of Senator Anna Kaplan

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

FujiClean IA OWTS tank lowered into ground at home in Bayville. (Photo courtesy North Shore Land Alliance)

Whitney Garden, July 2022. (Contributed photo)

From the left; Jacob Shirazi (Great Neck), Simon Adjakple (Great Neck), Joseph Brugellis (New Hyde Park), Senator Anna Kaplan, Logan Grotas (Roslyn), Matthew Somekh (Great Neck) and Tahera Stevens (Westbury). (Contributed photo)

Dr. Stephen Glasser, Au.D., Owner is a Doctor of Audiology and has been providing exceptional hearing healthcare services on Long Island and the surrounding Metropolitan area for over 30 years.

Dr. Maria Berenato, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology, and her expertise is in diagnostic testing and rehabilitative care for the pediatric through geriatric populations.

GREAT NECK

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CATHAY BANK, Plaintiff, -against- JARVIS SAGITTA, INC., GLEEMONSKY ENTERPRISE (USA) INC., YUEH-HSUN JENSEN LEE, HARLEE ENTERPRISE INC., JSL LOGISTICS CORP., JAC SHIPPING, INC., FOX CAPITAL GROUP, INC., BOARD OF MANAGERS OF 233 EAST SHORE PLAZA CONDOMINIUM, and NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants. Index No.: 600784/2020 PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE dated March 31, 2022 and entered on April 4, 2022, as amended by the Decision and Order dated July 18, 2022 and entered on July 20, 2022, David Altman, Esq., Referee, will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Supreme Court of Nassau County located at 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, N.Y., on October 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., the premises situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, Village of Great Neck, and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Section: 2, Block: 229, Lot: 510U, Condo: CA0114, Unit: 214; Said premises known as 233 East Shore Road, Unit 214 a/k/a Unit 204, Great Neck, New York. Approximate amount of lien $437,402.25, plus costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Terms of Sale. Index Number 600784/2020. The foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Dated: New York, New York August 29, 2022

PRYOR CASHMAN LLP

By: /s/ Michael H. Levison Michael H. Levison Joseph S. Jacobs, 7 Times Square New York, New York 10036-6569 (212) 421-4100 Attorneys for Plaintiff Cathay Bank 9-28-21-14-7-2022-4T#234785-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-S2 MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. SARA YAGHOUBIAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 19, 2017 and

an Order duly entered on May 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2 Woodbourne Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Great Neck, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 1, Block 185 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $883,005.79 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002138/2009. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Larry H. Weiss, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

10-12-5;9-28-21-2022-4T#234898-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of YAJ STAR TAXI LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/17/2022. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC TO: 100 South Middle Neck Road #304, Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: Any Lawful Act.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF WATER COMMISSIONER OF THE MANHASSETLAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY NEW YORK TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE MANHASSETLAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 212 of the Town Law, an election will be held in the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, and on said day the polls will be open between 12 o’clock P.M. and o’clock P.M., E.S.T. for the purpose of electing one (1)

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Water Commissioner for said Water District for a full term of three years ending December 31, 2025. Those qualified electors 18 years of age and over, who are citizens of the United States, residing within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District for a period of 30 days preceding the 13th day of December, 2022, and registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or prior to November 20, 2022, are eligible to vote in said election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT for the purpose of encouraging greater participation in such election, the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District has been divided into four election districts. These Manhasset-Lakeville Election Districts and the polling places for each district are as follows:

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District A includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 58, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 104 and those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 17, 56, 57, 59, 60 and which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District A is Company No. 1 Firehouse, 35 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District B includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 21, 106, those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 22 28 which are east of Middle Neck Road and that portion of Nassau County Election District 23 which is south of the Long Island Railroad Right-Of-Way. The polling place for District B is Company No. 3 Firehouse, 25 Prospect Street, Thomaston, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District C includes all of Nassau County Election Districts 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 22 28 which are west of Middle Neck Road. The polling place for District C is Company No. 4 Firehouse, 97 Jayson Avenue (intersection of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue), Great Neck, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District D includes those portions of Nassau County Election Districts 34, 72, 73, 74 and 77 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District D is Company No. 5 Firehouse, 21 78th Avenue and Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park.

All references herein to Nassau County Election Districts are to those within the 16th Assembly District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT PURSUANT to a Resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District on the 8th of September, 2022, as provided in Section 215 (20) of the Town Law, candidates for the foregoing

office shall file their names and their nominating petitions (available at the District) with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners at the office of the District, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York, not later than October 31, 2022 being the last Monday in the month of October next preceding the date of the election Nominating petitions shall be subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Each such registered voter signing a nominating petition shall affix the date on which he or she signs the petition, and no such signature shall be effective and counted to satisfy the required minimum of 25 registered voters if affixed to such a petition earlier than October 3, 2022 being the first Monday in the month of October next preceding the date of the election. Residents of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, who are eligible to vote for a Town Office in the Town of North Hempstead, are eligible to hold office of Water Commissioner.

Dated: September 8, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT STEVEN FLYNN, CHAIRMAN MARK SAUVIGNE, TREASURER BRIAN MORRIS, SECRETARY 9-28-2022-1T-#235031-GN

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Notice of formation of Zim’s Electrical Services LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York, SSNY on 08/22/22 , Office located in Nassau County, SSNY has been designated for service of process, SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 320 Northern Blvd, Ste 15A Great Neck, NY 11021.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose 11-5; 10-26-19-12-5; 9-282022-6T-#235029-GN

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PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Great Neck Estates will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2022, at 8:00 pm, at the Village Hall, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York, at which time all interested persons may be heard with respect to the following proposed local laws:

Bill GNE 2022D. A local law to amend the Code of the Village of Great Neck Estates, to authorize the use of videoconferencing for public bodies.

At the said time and place, all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard with respect to the said proposed local laws.

Copies of the proposed local

laws are available for inspection at the Village Office, 4 Atwater Plaza, Gret Neck, New York 11021 during regular office hours.

The Board of Trustees has determined that each proposed local law is not an Action, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

The Village complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Persons with special needs should contact the Village Administrator’s office at 516482-8283 at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to accommodate such needs.

Dated: September 13, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK ESTATES 9-28-2022-1T-#235000-GN

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF RUSSELL GARDENS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & REGULAR MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens will hold a Public Hearing virtually on the 6th day of October 2022 at 8:00 P.M. in the evening to consider:

A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND INC. VILLAGE OF RUSSELL GARDENS CODE Chapter 55 entitled Vehicles and Traffic” by adding a Section C under Section 55-4.

Proposed Bill No. 3-2022, A Local Law to amend the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens Chapter 41 entitled “Signs” by adding a Section W under Section 41-7.

Proposed Bill No. 4-2022, A Local Law to amend the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens Section 41-6 entitled “Permitted Signs.” Subsection 1. of C. Business District.

Copies of the law described above, are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and are available for inspection during regular village office hours. A transcript will be provided later.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE. If any interested member of the public would like to provide comments, they can be emailed before the meeting to Danielle Pennise, Village Clerk Treasurer at dpennise@russellgardens.com. Please check the Village website for updates. Dated: 9/20/2022

By: Danielle Pennise Village Clerk Treasurer 9-28-2022-1T-#235059-GN

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff - against - MISHEL HAJIBAY PIRANESI, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 25, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 26th day of October, 2022 at 2:30 PM. All those four (4) certain plots, pieces or parcels of land, with the building situate, lying and being at Great Neck, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Premises known as 12 Grenwolde Drive, Great Neck, NY 11024.

(Section: 1, Block: 30, Lot: 13, 15, 16 17)

Approximate amount of lien $4,455,782.64 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 010124/09. George Esernio, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: September 6, 2022

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

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

APPEAL #21293 - Xiaoduo Liu; 77 Nassau Road, Great Neck; Section 2, Block 51, Lot 13; Zoned: Residence-C Variances from §§70-50.B

and 70-208.F to construct an addition on a non-conforming building that is too close to the street (secondary front lot line)

Persons interested in viewing the file for this appeal may request to do so any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

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

Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, we encourage you register in advance by email to bzadept@northhempsteadny.gov by Friday, October 7, 2022. Please include your full name, address, email address, and appeal number you wish to be heard on. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 9-28-2022-1T-#235097- GN

LEGAL NOTICE

GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BID # 2022-23-5 Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Emergency Service for Fire Alarm Systems

DATE OF OPENING: Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. To all Bidders: The Great Neck Union Free School District, hereinafter referred to as “the School District” invites bids from qualified vendors for inspection, testing, maintenance, and emergency service for fire alarm systems. Bids must be clearly labeled “BID # 2022-23-5 Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Emergency Service for Fire Alarm Systems.”

Bids will be received by the School District, until Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Bids may be submitted Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at the security desk in the lobby of the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Rd, Great Neck, NY 11020.

Bids submitted after the stated time and date will not be considered and will be returned to the individual or firm unopened.

Bids will be opened and read aloud at Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020. There will be no discussion at the time of bid opening. The names of the bidders shall be available following the bid

REBEL ROBOTICS RECEIVES $3K IN AWARDS FROM OPTIMUM

South High School Rebel Robotics Team #2638 is the proud recipient of an Optimum Innovator Award and a team sponsorship from Optimum, totaling $3,000 in funding for the 2022–23 school year.

This year, Optimum Innovator Awards were presented to 15 robotics teams in the cate gories of inspiration, community, inclusion, technology, and social media. Rebel Robotics was selected as the winner of the Community Connections Award, which celebrates teams that successfully utilize their skills and knowl edge to connect with the community and serve others. A $2,000 award is distributed through the team’s FIRST Robotics Competi tion account for use during the 2023 season.

Additionally, Optimum announced that Rebel Robotics has been added to its list of 40+ sponsored teams for the 2023 season, which includes an additional $1,000 in spon sorship funding.

“Rebel Robotics is thrilled to partner with

Registration is now open for the Great Neck Public Schools Fall Recreation Program. Recreation offerings are gradespecific and available to all children residing within the Great Neck school district.

Recreation programs generally take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and week

Optimum,” says lead team mentor John Motchkavitz. “It’s always great to see the efforts of our hard working and dedicated students recognized by others.”

Optimum Innovator Awards recognize team accomplishments outside of FIRST competition events over the past three years. This annual award program is open to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams in Optimum service areas. Applicants provide summaries and documentation outlining their success in a particular category, and submissions are rated by a panel of judges from Optimum based on the criteria for each award.

Faculty advisors for Rebel Robotics Team #2638 are John Motchkavitz, South High business/technology department chair, and Matthew Corrigan, business/technology teacher.

—Submitted by the Great Neck School District

REGISTRATION FOR GNPS FALL RECREATION PROGRAMS

day evenings. Activities are tailored to the abilities and interests of all age levels. Students will learn skills taught by profes sional instructors in an interactive setting with other students.

Fall programs include: Acting Work shop, AMC8 Prep Course, Badminton, Basketball Clinics, Chess, Coding, Creative

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opening.

The School District reserves the right to make an award as a whole, in part, or reject any or all bids that it considers not to be in its best interest.

Interested vendors may ob tain a bid packet from the Pur chasing Office of the reat Neck Union Free School District. Call (516) 441-4070 or email jmartin@greatneck.

k12.ny.us to request the pack et by mail or email. Please read the bid packet carefully before submitting your bid. Incomplete bids may not be considered. -28-2022-1T- 235117- N

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THAT the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Vil lage of reat Neck laza will NOT be held on Wednesday,

October 5, 2022. The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Vil lage all, ussack laza, reat Neck at 7 .M.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Math Problem Solving, Dance, Fencing Clinic, Flag Football, Kendo Program, Lego Robotics for Kids, Self-Defense, Tennis for Kids, and Yoga for Kids.

To view the full Recreation Program catalog and to register online, visit www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/rec. Online registra tion is available through FamilyID. Class

sizes are limited and early registration is recommended.

For more information about GNPS Recreation Department programs, including registration, call 516-441-4045 or email rec. phipps@greatneck.k12.ny.us.

—Submitted by the Great Neck School District

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At the Rebel Robotics year-end celebration in June, Optimum representative Allison Aylward (left) announced Rebel Robotics as the recipient of the Community Connections Award and an Optimum sponsorship, totaling $3,000 for the 2023 competition season. (Contributed photo)

‘Matriarch Of The Movie Theaters’ Passes Away

Hope Mosetis (Sept. 13, 1927-July 17, 2022)

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

Great Neck resident Hope Mosetis passed away in July at the age of 94 years old. Hope was a wonderful and loving mother to Tina Mosetis and Tom Mosetis. In addition to being a mom, Hope worked at The Playhouse Theater and Squire Movie Theater for close to five decades.

Hope began working at the Playhouse in her young 20s and moved up to become the manager of the Playhouse and Squire Movie Theater. Hope’s mother, Ethel Poulos, also worked at the theater concession stand for five decades.

According to Anton Media Group archives, the Playhouse Theater opened in 1922, and the Squire Movie Theater opened in 1941. In the early days of the Playhouse, plays and comedy acts were shown, while the Squire Movie Theater only played movies. Eventually, the Playhouse moved on to only movies. The theaters did fun things for patrons, such as contests to win free movie tickets and special promotions for new movies.

Both theaters are a large part of Great Neck’s history, as they drew movie stars, comedians, sports players and many other celebrities to see movie premiers and spend a night in town. Hope’s daughter Tina recalls many different celebrities and exciting stories from her mother’s time managing the theater.

“Celebrities that lived in town or around the area would come to the theaters,” said Tina. She remembers celebrities visiting, such as comedian Sid Caesar, actor and comedian Alan King, and Yankee Baseball stars Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford.

Actress Joan Crawford visited the theater for a premiere of one of her movies, and Tina was able to give Crawford celebratory roses. Ralph Macchio, star of Karate Kid, came by himself and bought a ticket to see his own movie.

“Actor and singer Pat Boone came to the theater,” said Tina. “And I was sitting backstage watching him, and I saw him kiss my mom on the cheek. I remember being excited about it and thinking it was cool.”

“Famous comedian Professor Irwin Corey, a regular guest on the Johnny Carson show, lived in town,” said Tina. “He was a wild, fun man. And the night we landed on the moon, he did a spontaneous comedic act in the middle of the theater.”

In addition to actors and comedians, occasionally concerts were held or live sports matches were shown at the theaters. Rock band, 10 Wheel Drive with Genya Ravan, performed at the Playhouse Theatre to a

large crowd. It was a great concert promoted by Jon Ballin of Great Neck, Tina recalled.

Hope’s son Tom was thrilled when live boxing matches were shown at the Squire Theater. The theater would be jam-packed, like the match between Sonny Liston and Mohammed Ali. Sports Illustrated magazine names that fight as the fourth greatest sports

moment of the twentieth century.

When Tina worked as a cashier at the theater, she remembers a time when famous comedian and actor Andy Kauffman came to the theater. The cashier booth was on the street, allowing Tina to look at the people walking on the sidewalks.

Andy Kauffman walked into the theater,

back out to the street, and back in and out again. Tina recalls him looking around and being a bit frustrated. He finally approached her and asked for the lady manager, Hope.

“He told me that he wanted to thank her for always being kind to him,” said Tina. “It was very sweet. But I didn’t realize the significance of it till six months later when he passed away. He sought my mom out to thank her for her kindness.”

Hope was always dedicated to her job and had fun working with the theater staff. Many of the ushers, cashiers and concession stand workers were young high schoolers.

“My mom loved the kids that worked at the theaters,” said Tina. “She had a great rapport with all of the youngsters.”

Many young workers grew up with Hope as a role model that fostered a strong work ethic and inspired how they now run their businesses.

“She was very dedicated to her job. In a big snowstorm, she would go down to make sure the movie theater was open,” said Tina. “She’d work crazy hours; there was a time she worked three weeks in a row with no days off because some staff were out.”

“My mom also learned how to do all sorts of crazy things as the manager to keep the theaters running,” said Tina. “She learned what to fix in the boiler room if the heat went out. I remember getting home from working in the city one day, and she was at the theater computer with a screwdriver working to fix it. She had total confidence in herself.”

As the manager, Hope was the voice on the tape recording when people called for the movie schedule. Tina remembers people spinning their heads around and recognizing her voice when out at the supermarket or stores.

Hope worked hard to keep the Playhouse and Squire Movie Theaters a staple destination in Great Neck. Both theaters were where the community came together.

“There would be lines streaming around the block for big movies like Rocky,” said Tina. “This is where the community came together because everyone would run into their neighbors and buy popcorn and chat in the lobby, then hang out front to chat about the movie afterward. It really was a place for the community to come together, and it’s sad we don’t have anything like that now because its not religious or a particular membership club; everyone could come and get together at the theaters.”

As a destination town, most people would come to the movies and then go out to eat at one of the many different restaurants and delis. After the movies, you could barely walk down the sidewalk because it was so busy, Tina explained.

Hope’s dedication and love for the Playhouse and Squire Movie Theaters helped make them an iconic piece of Great Neck history.

Comedian Professor Irwin Corey and Hope Mosetis. (Photo provided by Tina Mosetis)

The Playhouse Theatre movie marquee, around 1976, advertises that Rocky was playing. (Photo from Anton Media Group Archives)

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When people spend time together, incredible things can happen.

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