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Thinking About The Unthinkable

The effort to keep schools safe involves many actors

to lock all the doors. You need to practice [active shooter] drills.’”

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An active shooter situation is a nightmare that haunts law enforcement and school officials.

First, some perspective. You’re more liable to die driving to school than in a mass school shooting. But like commercial airplane crashes, their statistical rarity generates much media coverage and comment.

Our perception of law enforcement is shaped by television dramas or the movies. We’ve seen the same video images countless times: Pounding martial music. Panel trucks screeching to a halt. Heavily-armed SWAT team members dashing out and taking up positions, or busting down doors, firearms at the ready.

In real life, Columbine changed all that. And Virginia Tech. And Sandy Hook. And Parkland. And Uvalde.

By the time SWAT responds, a Nassau County Police Department police official told Anton Media Group in a 2016 interview, it would be much too late.

“Now, the first responding officers are trained, equipped and asked to go directly into an active shooter situation,” the official said.

The department’s top cop echoed those words.

“The first [patrol] car on the scene goes in—no delay. We don’t wait for a supervisor. We go, we get in there,” said Nassau

He added, “Rest assured, in Nassau County there’s no delay in response. Zero.

Seventy-five percent of all school shootings are over in 2 to 3 minutes. The response time in Nassau County to an emergency—and I know what you’re going to say, that it took the cop 15 minutes [to get here]—but in a real emergency, we’re coming in 3 to 5 minutes.”

Ryder said he and/or his officers meet

regularly with school superintendents, and go over the security for the 450 buildings in the county’s 56 school districts. For the past six years, school officials have had access to an app that is tied to the emergency services. In the event of a school shooting it bypasses the 911 system (which might be busy at times) and the message goes straight to a separate monitored terminal.

“We’ve done a survey at every one of your schools,” Ryder told the assembled. “Our homeland security people have been in every single building and told [administrators], ‘You need glass. You need

The commissioner added, “Nobody in the history of a school shooting shoots the lock off the door. It doesn’t happen. What they do is they go down and find the open door and that’s how they get in and shoot the kids.”

Other simple but powerful aids and deterrents: Classroom doors that lock from the inside and have a glass configured so that a shooter can’t see who’s inside.

Further, Ryder continued, “Every classroom has to be numbered so if you say ‘I’m in Room 23,’ we know where to find you. Every cop in Nassau County has a Kevlar vest and Kevlar helmet and a breaching tool [in the patrol vehicle]. When you do a lockout, it locks everybody out, including me. The breaching tool can pop open the door.”

Ryder said the police have a “go-to” person assigned in every school building as a point of contact for emergencies.

“If I say to you, right now there’s a school shooter and he’s down in the men’s bathroom, I know where the men’s bathroom is. If I make a right when I should be making a left, people lose their lives,” Ryder said, sketching out a scenario.

The police have plans of every school building on file to aid with any response.

Visioning Safety

Schools already have everyday security procedures in place. Visitors often have to be buzzed in, and even when entering a school building freely, must sign in and be issued a badge.

Manhasset School District Superintendent Gaurav Passi, at the Sept. 20 Board of Education meeting, updated

County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder at a meeting with Manhasset residents concerned over rising crime earlier this summer.

Police Officer Janice Whitney, pictured in 2016, shows off her anti-ballistic vest and helmet.

Officers are now trained to respond to school shootings without waiting for backup. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

SCHOOL SAFETY from page 3

trustees and attendees on the district’s emergency preparedness.

“For the past several years, the district has been working to strengthen our schools, both inside and out,” Passi stated. “We have prioritized the social, emotional, and physical well being of our students. We’re really proud of the partnership that we’ve developed with the Nassau County Police Department and we work closely with them to implement the recommendations regarding infrastructure enhancements, technological tools, emergency drills and professional development opportunities, all of which are focused on the safety of our school community.”

The superintendent went on to say that the district had taken steps to strengthen its emergency preparedness. These include holding a district-wide safety meeting and a tabletop exercise with building principals, assistant principals, Sixth Precinct problem oriented policing (POP) officers and safety consultants from Nassau BOCES.

“This was a professional development exercise that was geared to talk through emergency situations that have occurred in other places and that other districts have faced,” he said. “[We walked] through the steps that our administration will take in addressing those emergency procedures. And the real benefit was having the wisdom and the guidance from the Nassau County Police Department to be able to vet what we had determined to be our next steps and to provide feedback on what we have determined.”

Passi added, “Our Nassau County safety consultants really work hard to stay abreast of the most current trends in school safety from across the country, and also provided real valuable insight.”

In additional to traditional fire drills, schools now are required to schedule lockdown and lockout drills, and Manhasset is planning its first such drill. Teachers will explain to students the steps they have to take during the drill.

“Principals will make announcements so it’s very clear to students that this is only a drill,” Passi emphasized. “We’re very sensitive to the fact that the drills do cause heightened anxiety for some students. So we will conduct the drills in a manner which addresses that concern by making sure that parents have ample notice.”

Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Allison Rushworth represented Passi at a recent gathering on school safety hosted by the NCPD at its David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City.

“What was your takeaway from the meeting?” she was asked.

“I thought it was excellent,” she replied. “It gave a very good overview of all the different type of police force that they have. And they also talked about the different training sessions that they can provide to the districts. [It was] very comprehensive about what they learned in terms of Uvalde, and their response time and how they are really working at a county level, state [level] but also local [level]. And that it was really important that they collaborate and that they’re there to support the districts.”

Passi was asked, “Since you’ve been here, what has gotten better at in terms of safety and security at the different schools?”

He replied, “One is that we’ve installed security vestibules in each of our buildings. We have greeters in each of our buildings. We have ensured locked doors. We’ve turned on our exterior door alarms at the elementary buildings for our door ajar system. We’ve also done comprehensive training on the part of the administrative team. The tabletop exercise that I referred to in my [superintendent’s report] is really a very good and a very strong professional development, because it allows our administrators to go through real life scenarios that have occurred with the guidance of the Nassau County Police Department.”

At the Sept. 20 meeting, Passi gave a presentation on the Long Term Facilities Planning Committee. One of the slides was titled “Interior Door and Hardware Replacement.”

Trustee Jill Pullano asked architect John Grillo about the interior doors, wondering, “Why not just change the hardware? Why do we have to replace the doors?”

She was worried about the costs—more than $900,000 at the secondary school alone to replace the doors facing corridors. These will be outfitted with a high-security locking mechanism.

Grillo, whose firm specializes in educational design, noted that safety was the determining factor. The glass on the replacement doors will provide better

security as it is ballistic “resistant” though not bulletproof. The glass will also have a more substantial framing than current doors, whose glass could be easily broken, he pointed out.

Envisioning the worst, Grillo said the proposed doors “would frustrate the intruder to go to the next space because he couldn’t get into that [classroom].”

It’s not just “hard” elements that the district is focused on; many experts weigh in after school shootings on the missed “red flags” and lack of mental health services that might have prevented the tragedies.

“We have strengthened mental health supports that we have throughout the district,” Passi told the Manhasset Press. “We have to be cognizant that students have a variety of needs. And we’ve worked hard to build a strong foundation of mental health support within the district for any student and family that needs it.”

Asked about bullying, which has motivated several school shooters, Passi replied, “I’d say it’s a normal adolescent problem. It’s no bigger than it’s ever been in the past. If anything, we’ve raised much more awareness regarding it. So it’s certainly a topic of conversation amongst teachers and kids.”

Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and his department have devoted lots of time and resources to prepare for active shooter situations. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

We’re really proud of the partnership that we’ve developed with the Nassau County Police Department and we work closely with them to implement the[ir] recommendations.

—Manhasset Schools Superintendent Gaurav Passi

Board of Education Trustee Nadia Giannopoulos and student representative John Paul Grassano listen as architect John Grillo discusses the proposed replacement doors in each school that will provide greater security. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Manhasset School District Superintendent Gaurav Passi said the district works closely with the police and Nassau BOCES school safety experts. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

SPORTS

Bump On The Pitch For Indian Booters

FRANK RIZZO

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After an early season that saw Manhasset win two games and tie two others, the boys soccer team took a step back with a 3-1 loss to host Great Neck North on Sept. 20. It dropped the Indians to 2-1 in the newly-created Nassau County Conference A West.

A disappointed coach Mark Giardino said that his team would not find success in the competitive conference if it played the way it had that afternoon.

“My expectations are that my team sticks together and plays together, but no matter what, we have to battle through together— and we did not do that today,” Giardino said.

If there was a star of the game, the honor had to go to Great Neck North goalkeeper

Art Greenblatt, who repeatedly stymied point-blank shots by Manhasset strikers. His only mistake was being unable to grasp a low direct kick from outside the zone by Jack Peterson. It came just 2:52 into the second half and tied the score, but the Blazers responded with two more, includ ing a penalty shot, to pull away.

“Their goalie came up big,” Giardino admitted and named Peterson, his senior center back, and Luca Petruccelli, his se nior midfielder, as the team’s top returners.

As far as the conference, Giardino said that “until someone knocks them off,” Garden City is the perennial power and the team to beat, while “New Hyde Park is playing very well.”

“We do expect to make the playoffs,” the coach concluded. “I expect us to be there in the end, but we need to [play] better than this.”

The Indians finished 8-4-2 in Conference A3 last year, and were ranked ninth in the Class A tournament, losing to Glen Cove 2-1 in the semifinal.

Great Neck keeper Art Greenblatt stops Manhasset’s Aiden Bebber on this corner kick as Emanuel Gioroukakis (10) waits to pounce on a loose ball. (Photos by Frank Rizzo)

Manhasset’s Luka Busljeta (19) moves past Great Neck’s Jon Thomas as Joseph Milazzo (5) watches.

Alec Abassi heads the ball toward teammate Luca Petruccelli (9).

Milestone For Coach As Manhasset Wins

St. Agnes High School in Rockville Centre.

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In a way, Jim Amen answered Jay Iaquinta’s prayers back in 2017. The then-Manhasset School District athletic director learned that the experienced football coach was looking to get back to the sidelines.

“I was out of coaching for a year and I missed it, and Jim Amen gave me a call and here I am,” Iaquinta said in an interview.

The veteran coach led the Indians to an undefeated season and the Conference III title in 2020 (the season was played in spring 2021 due to the pandemic). It was the Indians’ first title in 25 years and the squad earned the Rutgers Cup, chosen by football coaches as the best team in Nassau County.

With the Indians’ 14-7 win over Lynbrook in a Conference III game on Sept. 17, Iaquinta joined a select group: the 200-win club as a football coach.

Ironically, it came over a team he had previously guided and where he spent a career teaching physical education. Iaquinta was at George W. Hewlett High School for 26 years and started coaching at his alma mater,

He was also head football coach at SUNY Maritime College, stating, “I always wanted to be a college coach and that wasn’t what I thought it was going to be, so then I went back to high school. It’s been an interesting journey.

Asked for his thoughts on reaching 200 wins, Iaquinta said, “It means I have coached a lot of players and hopefully I made a positive impact on a lot of lives. I hope that’s what it means.”

Senior quarterback Matt Cargiulo was the star of the homecoming win against the visiting Owls, scoring the winning TD from the 1 with 3:30 left in the fourth quarter, then connecting with Ryan Tintle for the two-point conversion. A key moment in the 12-play, 45-yard drive was when Cargiulo connected with Cole Purcell for a 10-yard pass on a third-and-8.

On its ensuing possession, Lynbrook reached the Indians Red Zone and was stymied when James Brady made a backfield tackle for a loss on a third down and the defense then forced an incomplete pass on fourth-and-5 at the Manhasset 19 with 42 seconds left. Linebacker Jack Mulholland made 12 tackles to lead the defense.

“The defense bent, but did not break. We had to make a play at the very end and the

kids made it,” Iaquinta praised. “They really dug down deep and a lot of them matured in that game and gained confidence.”

After Lynbrook scored first, Cargiulo returned a kickoff 84 yards to put Manhasset on the scoreboard. The ensuing run failed.

In the opening season 21-14 loss to Carey, Iaquinta said, his team fell behind 21-0 in

the first quarter as his inexperienced players were unused to the fast pace.

“It took us a little while, but once we settled down, once we realized we can play with these guys, we actually outscored them the last three quarters. Unfortunately, that first quarter was too much too soon to overcome,” Iaquinta said,

Manhasset football coach Jay Iaquinta reached the 200-win milestone with the win over Lynbrook. (Photo by Frank Rizzo)

Quarterback Matt Cargiulo follows Tristan Chan (56), a sophomore offensive lineman, in the Homecoming Game against Lynbrook. (Manhasset Public Schools)

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CALENDAR

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Opening Art Reception

The Manhasset Art Association will be hosting an opening reception for its members’ art show from 2 to 4 p.m. in the lower level Community Room at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Contact Mary Glynn at 516-627-2300 ext. 305. mglynn@manhas setlibrary.org.

Whitney Pond Park Clean-Up

There will be a volunteer clean-up at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset at 9:30 a.m. Open to local residents, scouts and their families, high school students, and others of any age. Hosted by the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee and co-sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead. Volunteers will be asked to sign-in, collect supplies, and then break into groups to pick-up and tally garbage. The data will be used to inform Ocean Conservancy efforts as well as those of the the Protection Committee and the New York Chapter of the American Littoral Society. For more information visit www.manhassetbayprotectioncom mittee.org.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Manhasset Al Fresco

The final event of the season will be held on South Plandome Road from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit www. manhassetchamber.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Plandome Heights BOT

Board of Trustees meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 37 Orchard St, Manhasset.

Flower Hill BOT

Board of Trustees meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

Manhasset BOE

The Manhasset School District Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Shelter Rock Elementary School, 27A Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset.

Mat Pilates with Kathy

Start of a six-week series held Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the lower level Community Room, Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Exercises that focus on posture and breath ing while improving flexibility and strength. As a physical therapist, Kathy will help you strengthen your core while protecting your

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Kelly Marie Cesare, born Kelly Marie Moulton, was a thirty two year old resident of Southampton and Manhasset, NY. Kelly left this earth during Sunset on Saturday, September 17th. She was surrounded by her dearest loved ones which allowed her to let go after a long and courageous battle.

Kelly was born March 13th, 1990 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY to parents Bob and Deborah Moulton. Their 3rd (and favorite) child. Her childhood was riddled with illness, but her personality shined with the brightness of a thousand suns. She persevered and succeeded. Kelly went on to get her Masters Degree in Child Psychology from St. Johns University - the same place her father earned an MBA 30 years prior.

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Kelly was a member of the parish of Sacred Heart and frequently attended mass as religion was very important to her.

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body. Bring a floor mat and a bath-sized towel. Cost is $60, payable at the Circulation Desk. Runs through Nov. 10.

Small Business Finances

Hosted on Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. This session is part of a free, three-part virtual series from Long Island SCORE offering guidance to entrepreneurs on how to launch and expand a small business. Provides basic information on business accounting and describes key elements for a company’s income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Visit www.manhassetlibrary. org and click on the “Events” tab for the registration link.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 7

Exercise with Mary Lou

Start of a six-week series held Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the lower level Community Room at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Stretching, low impact cardio, and strength training with light weights.Participants bring their own weights. Cost is $60, payable at the Circulation Desk. Runs through Nov. 11.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Start of a six-week series held Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. in the lower level Community Room, Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset. Tai Chi is a type of martial art primarily known for its health

The library will be offering exercise classes in October and November. (Standuppaddle | Pixabay)

benefits, including helping with stress and tension relief. Cost is $60, payable at the Circulation Desk.

ONGOING

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The Manhasset Women’s Coalition

Against Breast Cancer hosts a meeting of metastatic, advanced, or recurrent cancer survivors on Zoom every Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Description: “Offers a safe space to connect with others, receive and share support and resources.” Get Zoom link at www.manhassetbreastcancer.org.

LEGAL NOTICES

MANHASSET

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for ABFC 2006OPT2 Trust, Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT2, Plaintiff AGAINST Gregory X Cotter; Louise Cotter; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 12, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 25, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 99 Brookside Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Plandome, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 3 Block F-01 Lots 44, 401. Approximate amount of judgment $1,909,115.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index#

009446/2010. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

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LEGAL NOTICE

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 9 o’clock P.M., E.S.T. for the purpose of electing one (1) 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

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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.

SHERIFF from page 2A

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.

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A Forgotten War? An Afghan Eulogy

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

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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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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Assessment’s website at: www. nassaucountyny.gov/3575/ Exemption-Forms. There, you can also find a complete calen dar of dates where workshops are being held throughout the county. The workshops are free, and no advance registration is required to attend.

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 Morro.

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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.

Barry Klitsberg

Asssistant health insurance information counseling and assistance coordinator

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

By Steve Becker

Date: 9/28/22

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

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.

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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Town To Partner With North Shore University Hospital

Offering Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Training on Thursday, Sept. 29

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena today announced that the Town is partnering with North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset to hold free opioid overdose prevention and Stop the Bleed training sessions for residents on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 4-6 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park.

“I am so proud that the town will be partnering with North Shore University Hospital to provide these training sessions which will spread awareness and help others learn the warning signs of drug

addiction, as well as prepare individuals to administer life-saving measures in time of need,” Supervisor DeSena said. “September is National Recovery Month, and initiatives like this help save lives. I hope our residents can join us for these important seminars.”

“Preparation is key to confronting any crisis and both Narcan training as well as Stop the Bleed skills are valuable life-saving measures that anyone can provide in an emergency,” said Jon Sendach, Executive Director, North Shore University Hospital. “If aid is rendered in real-time, that gives

first responders crucial additional minutes to stabilize the victim. North Shore University Hospital is grateful to be able to work with the Town of North Hempstead to deliver this practical expertise to help save lives in the community.”

The program will teach participants how to prevent, recognize and respond to an overdose. All who complete the program will be provided a Narcan (Naloxone) kit. Naloxone can reverse and block the effects of opioids, which will restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed

Manhasset Mayors Meet New Precinct Commander

On September 8, the Manhasset mayors assembled in Plandome Heights Village Hall for a working meeting with the new Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) commanding officer for the Sixth Precinct, Inspector Mark Vitelli. The precinct is headquartered on Community DRive in Manhasset.

Representing the villages were Flower Hill Mayor Randall Rosenbaum, Munsey Park Mayor Lawrence Ceriello, Plandome Heights Mayor Kenneth C. Riscica and Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno. Also attend ing was the Sixth Precinct Deputy Inspector and Deputy Commanding Officer Michael Dolan and Problem Oriented Policing (POP)

officer Stephanie Papa.

Plandome Mayor Tom Minutillo was unable to attend but was briefed after the meeting.

A full range of topics affecting the public safety of village residents was discussed and action items were agreed upon during the hour-and-a-half-long meeting. Among the topics discussed were public safety, crime statistics and prevention, traffic enforce ment, parking concerns, our parks and other matters. The consequences to residents of the recent “cashless bail” and related laws were also discussed.

Commenting on the meeting, Plandome Heights Mayor Kenneth C. Riscica said, “We

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of Nassau County Election Districts 17, 56, 57, 59, 60 and 99 which are within the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District. The polling place for District A is Company No. 1 Firehouse, 35 Bayview Av enue, Manhasset, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District B includes all of Nas sau County Election Districts 21, 106, those portions of Nassau County Election Dis tricts 22 & 28 which are east of Middle Neck Road and that portion of Nassau Coun ty 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 Nas sau 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 Mid dle Neck Road. The polling place for District C is Com pany No. 4 Firehouse, 97 Jayson Avenue (intersection of Northern Boulevard and Jayson Avenue), Great Neck, New York.

Manhasset-Lakeville Election District D includes those por tions of Nassau County Elec tion 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 Ave nue and Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park. All references herein to Nas sau 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 Com missioners of the Manhas set-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 elec tion Nominating petitions shall be subscribed by at least t ent -fi e 25 qualified voters of the District. Each such registered voter signing a nominating petition shall af fix the date on hich he or she signs the petition, and no such signature shall be effective and counted to satisfy the re quired minimum of 25 regis tered oters if affixed to such a petition earlier than October

3, 2022 being the first Mon day in the month of October next preceding the date of the election. Residents of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, who are eligible to ote for a To n ffice 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-#235032MAN

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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, NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhas set, New York, on Wednes day, October 12, 2022 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a

due to an opioid overdose. Narcan is a needle-free nasal spray that was designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Additionally, participants will also be provided Stop the Bleed training, which will allow them to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding situations.

There will be two sessions: session one will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and session two will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

appreciate the time and attention of our new Sixth Precinct Commanding Officer Mark Vitelli. We continue to have a close working relationship with the NCPD and that relationship is key to enhancing public safety in our community.”

Asked if the mayors had been shown crime statistics, he replied, “We spoke generally about crime stats, [but]they didn’t bring the actual year-to-year comparisons. Car theft is way up but coming down and continues to be a concern. Folks need to lock their cars. When the time changes in the fall we tend to see an increase in burglaries.”

—Submitted by Mayor Kenneth C. Riscica

Pictured are NCPD Sixth Precinct Commanding Officer Mark Vitelli (center) with Mayors Kenneth C. Riscica (Plandome Heights), Lawrence Ceriello, (Munsey Park), Randell Rosenbaum (Flower Hill) and Barbara Donno (Plandome Manor) and NCPD Deputy Inspector Michael Dolan and officer Stephanie Papa. (Contributed Photo)

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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 #21288 – Manhas set 1577, LLC.; 1577-1595

Northern Blvd., Manhasset; Section 3, Block 181, Lots 171, 401 & 402; Zoned Busi ness-A & Residence B

Conditional Uses §§ 70126(A) and 70-126(H) and Variances from §§ 70-34, 70-103(A)(1), 70-103(B), 70-103(F), 70-103(O), 70202.1(C), 70-203(G), 70196.J(1)(a), 70-196.J(1)(b), and 70-196.J(2)B for parking spaces in a residence district (a conditional use), to con struct interior alterations for a new restaurant (a conditional use and site ork requiring variances for a trash enclosure in a residence district (not a permitted use), not enough parking, parking spaces that are too small, no loading/un loading areas, parking aisles that are too small, retaining walls exceeding the permit ted height, elimination of a required landsca ed buffer, too many signs on a wall, a wall sign that is too big, and a ground sign that is too big.

Persons interested in view ing 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 partic ipate 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 lim ited to 3 minutes per speaker.

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

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 9-28-2022-1T-#235096MAN

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NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hemp stead on the 13th day of Oc tober, 2022, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the pur pose of considering the re scission and adoption of the following ordinance: HIGH STREET,

MANHASSET, NEW YORK

l. All motor or other vehi cles of any kind shall com ply with the following:

PROPOSAL: RESCIND:

1. T.O. #11-2008

Adopted May 06, 2008

HIGH STREET – SOUTH SIDE – NO PARKING –12:00 MIDNIGHT TO 7:00

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From a point 442 feet west of the west curb line of Com munity Drive, West, for a dis tance of 134 feet.

2. T.O. #11-2008

Adopted May 06, 2008

HIGH STREET – SOUTH SIDE – NO STOPPING ANY TIME

From the west curb line of Community Drive, west, for a distance of 100 feet.

3. T.O. #11-2008

Adopted May 06, 2008

HIGH STREET – SOUTH SIDE – NO PARKING ANY TIME

From a point 322 feet west of the west curb line of Com munity Drive, west, for a dis tance of 120 feet.

ADOPT:

1. HIGH STREET – SOUTH SIDE – NO STOPPING ANY TIME From the west curb line of Community Drive, west, for a distance of 62 feet.

2. HIGH STREET – SOUTH SIDE – NO STOPPING ANY TIME

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From a point 62 feet from the west curb line of Community Drive, West, for a distance of 77 feet.

3. HIGH STREET – SOUTH SIDE – NO PARKING ANY TIME

From a point 322 feet west of the west curb line of Com munity Drive, west, for a dis tance of 55 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby re pealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publi cation and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town Law of the State of New York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: September 22, 2022 Manhasset, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 9-28-2022-1T-#235124MAN

Sunny Al Fresco Beckoned The Crowds

Between the perfect weather, the food, the fun and entertainment, there was plenty to see and do at the Sept. 18 Al Fresco event.

Sponsored by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, it kept the streak of rain-free afternoons going, as North Plandome Road was blocked off and the visitors could walk and take in numerous activities and learn about the Chamber of Commerce and its many members who set up tables.

The Chamber plans another Al Fresco event on Sunday, Oct. 2. Visit www.manhassetchamber. com to learn more.

—Manhasset Press Staff

These young people could not wait to get on the Escape Room bus, where they needed to collaborate to solve puzzles and “escape” from a locked room.

Another accomplished dancer from the Moves & Motions Dance Studio wows the crowd.

These young ladies went around and took pictures with the Shop Manhasset “picture frame.” Shop Manhasset is a component of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. (Photos by Frank Rizzo)

Leah Ruggiero, Manhasset High School Class of 2011, stopped by the Manhasset Press table with her dog, “Stella.” Leah works in the fashion industry in New York City, and ran in the NYC Marathon last November but is taking a break this year.

Aviella, 9, who attends Shelter Rock Elementary School, gets her face painted by Susan Brindisi. The activity table was sponsored

This was the only male dancer from the Moves & Motions School of Dance in Manhasset to perform.

Nicholas Chan’s eyes lit up and he smiled when his parents Wilson and Diana Chan of Manhasset stopped in front of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department fire truck. Volunteer firefighter Jim Gibbons handed Nicholas this toy hat.

Stefano, 6, and Luca, 4, of Manhasset play at the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee table. Executive Director Sarah Deonarine said the diorama demonstrated that “what we do on the land affects the water.”

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 eli gible 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 enhancement 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 Program. For more information about the North Shore Land Alliance or how to donate please visit www. northshorelandalliance.org.

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—Submitted by North Shore Land Alliance

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Picture-Perfect Homecoming In Manhasset

It was the perfect fall day as students, staff, administrators, board members and families from the Manhasset Public Schools came together to celebrate homecoming on Sept. 17. The festivities kicked off with an afternoon parade featuring band members, cheerleaders, middle school students, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and more.

The parade concluded at Manhasset Secondary School’s Ed Walsh Field, where attendees dressed in their best blue and orange and filled the bleachers as they showed their support for Manhasset’s football team preparing to take on the Lynbrook Fighting Owls. Throughout the game, the cheer squad showed their spirit and the crowd roared as Manhasset played under clear blue skies. During halftime, the cheerleaders entertained the crowd with their upbeat routine and the band performed for the community. The remainder of the game was an exciting one as Manhasset took home the big win against Lynbrook, closing out a fun-filled day.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset students dressed in their best blue and orange for homecoming on Sept. 17.

Manhasset’s homecoming parade made its way to Manhasset Secondary School.

Juniors from Manhasset Secondary School were all smiles as they made their way down Plandome Road during the homecoming parade.

The band performed in the stands during halftime.

Freshmen from Manhasset Secondary School got ready for the homecoming parade. (Photos courtesy of the Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset cheerleaders showed their spirit during the football game against Lynbrook.

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Elementary Schools Host Welcome Events

New Manhasset Public School families gathered at their child’s respective elementary school building for a new parent welcome event on Sept. 12. Parents gathered at either Munsey Park or Shelter Rock elementary schools to meet building administrators, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi, members of central administration and the board of education along with school faculty.

In addition, sixth grade students shared their own experiences at their respective school buildings to give families a better idea of what their children can look forward to as a new student. The welcome event was a great way for all the newcomers to get to know the school building and the individuals who are there to support them and their child.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Musicians Earn All-State Recognition

Six talented student-musicians from Manhasset Secondary School were recently recognized by the New York State School Music Association. Juniors Austyn Park and Zachary Rho were selected to attend the highly competitive NYSSMA All-State Conference for mixed chorus and symphonic band, respectively. This year’s conference will be held from Dec. 1 to 4 at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester.

In addition to the two All-State participants, four Manhasset juniors were selected as alternates for the conference. These include Ian Huang, Christian Kim, Neola Low and Spencer Wong. All four

students earned the alternate status for orchestra and could still be accepted prior to the event.

To earn a spot in an All-State ensemble, students must be recommended by their teacher. They also had to prepare a NYSSMA level VI solo last spring which was evaluated by a NYSSMA Certified All-State adjudicator.

The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates Austyn, Zachary, Ian, Christian, Neola and Spencer on this outstanding musical achievement.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Manhasset Senior Picked

All-National Ensemble

Senior Connor Gibbons from Manhasset Secondary School was recently recognized for the second consecutive year by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as an All-National singer. He is among the top student-musicians from through out the country who will perform in the NAfME’s All-National Mixed Chorus at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, at the beginning of November.

Student-musicians who are accepted into the NAfME’s All-National Honor Ensembles will meet with top conductors in the field of music education. Over the course of a few days, these students will participate in rehearsals and events leading up to a concert.

The Manhasset Public Schools congratulate Connor on this tremendous achievement and wishes him the best of luck.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Public Schools

Six Manhasset Secondary School juniors were honored by the New York State School Music Association and two will attend the NYSSMA All-State Conference this December. First row, from left, Neola Low and Ian Huang, Zachary Rho. Middle row, from left, Spencer Wong, Austyn Park and Christian Kim. Back row, from left, orchestra teacher Caroline Shyr, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dr. Joseph Owens, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi, Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dr. Dean Schlanger and choir teacher Jared Berry. (Manhasset Public Schools)

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi welcomed new families to Shelter Rock Elementary School and spoke with them about the Manhasset Public Schools. (Manhasset Public Schools)

Eight Shelter Rock sixth graders presented on all the great things that the school offers and spoke highly about their own school experiences. (Manhasset Public Schools)

Senior Connor Gibbons (middle) from Manhasset Secondary School will perform in the NAfME’s All-National Mixed Chorus this November. From left, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dr. Joseph Owens, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi, Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dr. Dean Schlanger and choir teacher Jared Berry. (Manhasset Public Schools)

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