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Greetings From The Once And Future Nirvana (Great Neck, New York)

BY TRAV S.D. specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

The following was penned by the author shortly after moving to Great Neck, during the honeymoon period when its fascinating history first captured his heart. We share it in hopes that more people will become aware of the area’s glamorous past.

Great Neck is the name of both a geographic region (a peninsula in the town of North Hempstead) and a village in that region. Its history is very much tied up with the New York City borough of Queens, which is right next door. Prior to the incorporation of New York City in 1898, the three towns that make up what is now Nassau County (Hempstead, North Hempstead, Oyster Bay) were also part of Queens County. These three outlying towns opted not to become part of the city, so they seceded from the county and formed the new one, Nassau (named, like the one in the Bahamas, after a Dutch aristocrat, as this territory was part of

New Netherland before it became New York). The towns are full of villages and hamlets that people identify with much more closely than the overall towns. By the way, Brooklyn and Queens were both originally constituted of the same kind of villages and hamlets; they simply grew and became urbanized so that now the former villages and hamlets are thought of as neighborhoods within the borough. Places like Flatbush and Greenpoint and Jamaica etc. were all originally villages; they just got swallowed up by New York City.

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during the Revolutionary War. North Hempstead was full of Patriots sympa thetic to the Revolution; Hempstead was full of Loyalists sympathetic to the British.

In the 19th century, the region, which was all mostly farmland, became more accessible via railway, steamboats, and better roads. In the Gilded Age, the super-wealthy began to build seaside mansions in what became known as the “Gold Coast”, which embraced Great Neck and towns farther east. Tycoons like Walter Chrysler and William Kissam Vanderbilt II built estates here.

By the 1920s there were scores of mansions in Great Neck. F. Scott Fitzgerald immortalized it as “West Egg” in his 1925 novel The Great Gatbsy. By the Jazz Age, the region had become fashionable with celebrities as well. It is an interesting period—it’s when many of these people were big Broadway stars, but just before they moved to Hollywood to become movie stars. This little show biz enclave included the Marx Bros (in separate houses), Ed Wynn, Fanny Brice, W.C. Fields, Eddie Cantor, Raymond Hitchcock, Marilyn Miller, Olive Thomas, Lillian Russell, Olga Petrova, Lew Fields, Paul and Grace Hartman, George M. Cohan, as well as his business partner Sam Harris (separate houses), Gene Buck, Oscar Hammerstein II, Eugene O’Neill, Ring Lardner, Herbert Bayard Swope, P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Leslie Howard, Basil Rathbone, Maurice Chevalier, Paulette Goddard, Fredric March, Charles King, Richard Barthelmess, Norma Talmadge and Joe Schenck, Chic Young (he created the comic strip Blondie here in 1930), Sid Caesar, Alan King, Max Weber, Will Durant, Morton Gould, Herman Wouk, and many others.

The Depression ended the building of super-mansions, and the theatre crowd moved out to Hollywood with the advent of talkies. Great Neck became more suburban. Many of the big estates were taken down and carved up into smaller parcels for middle class homes. (As an example, my wife and I live in her fami ly’s house, a Mock Tudor home that was built in the 1920s in a development that went up on the former estate of million aire William Gould Brokaw called—wait for it—“Nirvana”.)

The postwar period saw a population boom as tons of people from the city, many of them the children and grand children of Jewish immigrants (and other immigrant groups) who’d prospered and moved to the suburbs. This gives the town an extremely unique feel, a lot like a small town, but one that is culturally connected to New York City, right next door. Famous people who grew up here in later years include Francis Ford Coppola and his sister Talia Shire, George Segal, Andy Kaufman, illustrator

Drew Friedman, Broadway producer Stewart Lane, and, on the more notorious side, the family depicted in the 2003 documentary Capturing the Friedmans Also, Gwyneth Paltrow’s father and Lena Dunham’s mother! Bruno, the psychotic from Strangers on a Train is from Great Neck!

You see why I’m inspired then! The surroundings and history reverberate with vibrations that are apt to keep me on my game. In our modest way, we’ll be looking to uphold the tradition. After all, this is the former Nirvana. And, God Willing, it will be the future one as well!

Trav S.D. is the author of No Applause, Just Throw Money: The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous. Visit travsd.wordpress.com to read about most of the folks mentioned in this post and myriad other famous celebrities and historical topics.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Chic Young’s comic strip Blondie

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George Segal

W.C. Fields Ring Lardner

Andy Kaufman

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Dear Neighbor,

Welcome to our latest edition of Gold Coast Living. As the publisher of 8 weekly newspapers—The Nassau Illustrated News, Glen Cove-Oyster Bay Record Pilot, Great Neck Record, Manhasset Press,Port Washington News, The Roslyn News, Syosset-Jericho Tribune and Nassau Observer, we know the territory—and what makes the Gold Coast so special.

Author and entertainer Trav S.D. offers his expert historical snapshot of the Great Neck peninsula, a fascinating read of who’s who in the history of Great Neck, the Hollywood of the late 1800s and well into the following century. We also have a recap of the North Shore Land Alliance’s Oct. 1 Wine Auction charity event

Gin lovers will delight at the recently launched dry gin brand, Himbrimi, a unique Icelandic handcrafted spirit, unlike anything you have ever tasted before.

Looking for new ways to refresh your home interior for the season? Kristina Kodi of Safavieh Home Furnishings shares her design tips for what’s hot this fall.

Think less about decorating your home for comfort and more about decorating it for selling? Compass realtor Traci Conway Clinton shares her best advice for staging your home to sell. Influencer Daena Borrowman has been keeping up with the buzz for us following Fashion Week and shares her picks for upcoming trends in the industry that we are likely to see in the coming months. Dave Gil de Rubio sits down for an exclusive interview with Grammy Award-winning international artist Michael Bublé. Then take a tour of UBS Arena and check out the fall food preview in honor of the New York Islanders’ 50th Anniversary, with corporate partnerships with dozens of local restauranteurs and businesses.

I hope you enjoy this fall issue of Gold Coast Living as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.

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Susanne Corbelletta is a New York native and classically trained artist. She attended The Stevenson Academy of Traditional Painting in Sea Cliff, founded by Harold Stevenson, protégé and friend of Norman Rockwell. Inspired by impressionism and classical realism, she paints seeking to capture mood and atmosphere using changes in light and broken color, hoping to invoke a sense of tranquility for the viewer. Corbelletta draws inspiration from, mainly, Long Island scenery and is always captivated when watching light cast shadows as it moves over a landscape and when seeing the reflected light bounce off its surroundings. She paints en plein air, whenever possible and then completes the canvas at her studio. Corbelletta also enjoys painting portraits, the figure and still life, where she can control the lighting and composition.

Her award-winning paintings are privately collected and widely exhibited. Her work has been shown at The National Gallery, the Salmagundi Art Club, Federal Hall National Museum in NYC and galleries and museums nationally. Corbelletta is most proud to be an artist for the United States Coast Guard, where she has joined the ranks of artists past, to assist in documenting the history of the Coast Guard through paintings.

As a board member of The Art Guild, Corbelletta has been exposed to various artists, mediums and styles. It has given her a broader perspective of art in the community. Corbelletta is happy to be part of an organization that provides classes and workshops for adults and children, both for beginners and more advanced artists who want to broaden their skills.

Corbelletta recently completed a solo exhibit on display at Sea Cliff Village Library through the end of June this past summer. This exhibition included 15 of her paintings.

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“Beyond Gatsby” Wine Auction And Dinner

The North Shore Land Alliance held its 19th annual Wine Auction and Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the beautiful Rynwood Estate in Old Brookville.

More than 400 guests were in attendance, many of whom dressed as “Gatsby” and “Daisy” to celebrate the Land Alliance’s “Nod to the Past that Framed Our Landscapes of Today.”

Guests entered the party through the main gates of Rynwood and were immediately greeted by the warmth and beauty of the estate.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served throughout the house, and guests were invited to explore the main floor of the 60-room Elizabethan manor. Its vaulted ceilings, English oak paneling, long corridors, stained glass medallions, tiled fireplaces and tapestries recall an opulent age of Long Island’s Gold Coast. They then headed out to the beautiful tent to enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Sterling Affair and peruse the silent auction offerings.

Perfectly in-season dahlias, large peacock feathers, twinkling lights, and the incredible period fashions our guests wore brought the evening theme to life. Live and silent auction items included a trip to Greece and Turkey, fine wines and a private sailboat tour of “East and West Egg.” The party continued into the late evening, thanks to fun hits played by the DJ.

This year’s event was chaired by Allison Aston, Kate Doerge, Jenna Bush Hager, Kelly Kasouf, Amory McAndrew and Claudia Overstrom. The auction was expertly curated by Chairs Kelly Gaudreau, Jennifer Grgas, Paul J. Mateyunas and Amy Pollaci.

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Kelly Kasouf and Kate Doerge (Photos by Betsy Gahagan)

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Paul Annunziato, Heather Annunziato, Brendan Daley and Jeannie Daley

Gunnar and Claudia Overstrom

Naomi Black and John Bralower

Lisa Ott, president & CEO, and Liz Swenson, special events director

Marshall May and auction guests

Teddy Lynn, Patrick Bowe, Christine Bowe, Jenni Lynn, Kelly Kasouf

Kelly Gaudreau, Jennifer Grgas and Liz Swenson

Patsy and Mark Mayer

Christine Sobel (right) with an auction guest.

Introducing: Himbrimi Gin

Handpicked Icelandic wildflowers, geothermal water, and the riverbanks of the Westfjords are just three of the unique elements that go into the creation of Himbrimi Old Tom Gin and Winterbird London Dry Gin (40 percent ABV; 700ml; $39.99 SRP), which today make their U.S. debut. Originally handmade in small batches by Icelandic artist and entrepreneur Óskar Ericsson as a sipping companion for his flyfishing trips along the eastern coastline of the Westfjords, a region known as Standir, Himbrimi has since achieved the World Gin Award, amongst other acclaim, and inspired bartenders to create Icelandic versions of classic gin cocktails.

“Himbrimi Old Tom Gin is an intentionally unusual gin made in the style of the classic Old Tom gin that was first produced in the pre-Prohibition era,” says Ericsson. “Himbrimi Gin is floral yet earthy, sweet but complex, and is truly an Old World-style gin—almost a hybrid between a gin and a whisky, with a resemblance to the old Dutch Korenwyn-jenever.”

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40% ABV; 700ml; $69.99 SRP

Ingredients:

• Pure mineral-free Icelandic spring water, with an unusual high PH

• Organic juniper berries, crushed to release oils and aroma

• Wild Angelica flowers, handpicked along the banks of lakes and rivers

• Wild Arctic thyme—the signature flavor of Himbrimi Gin and one of Iceland’s favorite herbs known for its lavender-like, floral character

• Organic honey to provide sweetness

Production:

• Based on early 18th century gin recipes, Himbrimi Old Tom Gin is infused, filtered, sweetened, and left in its raw state, instead of being re-distilled, which isn’t necessary thanks to the premium quality of fresh Icelandic spring water.

• The process starts with grain spirit that is infused with natural handpicked botanicals for 14 days, after which it is filtered multiple times, resulting in a rustic and complex gin with a red amber color and a smooth, long finish.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Honey, lavender, and earthy, like the Icelandic highlands after a spell of rain

• Palate: Juniper to the fore, followed by very bright floral notes. Lavender-like arctic thyme offers a dominant flavor that is complemented by the sweet honey and pungent angelica flowers resulting in a smooth, bittersweet, soothing result

• Finish: Extremely long, smooth aftertaste with floral notes that linger on the tongue

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Fall Furniture Trends

BY KRISTINA CODI specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Chilly weather is upon us, but here are a few tips to spice up your space during the fall season. This week, I wanted to share the top fall trends as we enter autumn.

WARM EARTHY TONES

Warm layering shades of brown are back. Design your space with warm, earthy tones like mushroom, sand, muted greens, and similar neutrals. You can bring in these warm tones with new throw pillows, accessories, and ottomans.

NATURAL ELEMENTS

Natural elements like travertine, ter racotta, and porous stone are trending for the fall season. A beautiful mix of natural and sustainable materials can not only create a calming environment but add visual interest. One way to warm up your kitchen with natural

elements is to introduce wood shelving and/ or butcher block counters.

STATEMENT FLORALS

Replacing your summer greenery with statement florals like pampas, grass and dried florals can really transform a room to cozy and inviting. Fall flowers are known for their shades of reds and purples that pop nicely against earthy tones.

TEXTURES

Mixing different materials and finishes create textures. Textures are a great way to warm up a room through fiber area rugs, woven baskets, and rattan furniture.

Kristina Codi is an interior designer for Safavieh Home Furnishing’s Manhasset store. Visit www.safaviehhome.com to learn more.

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Staged For Success

BY TRACI CONWAY CLINTON specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Here is a simple guide to help you through the process of staging and preparing your home to come to market with the goal of highlighting your home’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses, and appeal to the largest pool of prospective buyers. You have enjoyed your home over the years and are getting ready to prepare to list it. So let’s talk about some critical things to remember when getting your house in tip top shape before the property comes to market. A few simple and relatively inexpensive ideas is all it takes to have your home looking its best and attractive to buyers. You may even have some fun doing it.

1. THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS EVERYTHING

It’s so important to keep the outside of your home as inviting as the inside. Many buyers drive by the house for sale before they make an appointment to preview, so working on your home’s curbside appeal is a must. Make sure the front door gets a fresh coat of paint. If your house is a neutral hue, use the front door to add a pop of color and, if your house is not neutral, paint the door a complementary color. According to Zillow, the top three front door colors to potentially enhance the value of your home are black, slate

blue and olive green.

Ensure you have proper lighting outside and that all fixtures and bulbs are fully operational. Power wash any walkways or patios to give it a clean look. Keep the landscaping trimmed and neat.

Add a pair of urns or large planters by your front door. Even in the fall, a mix of mums, kale or cabbage, with some ornamental peppers which come in red, orange and yellow, creates a warm, fall hue. A fresh new doormat is a welcoming touch.

2. YOUR KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

Instead of going for a full-on remodel, consider what small changes you can make to update your kitchen. Painting cabinets a classic white, rather than replacing cabinets and swapping out hardware, can make a big difference. Clear the counters. A toaster and coffee maker are just about the only things to consider leaving out on the counters. Put everything else out of sight.

Organize inside the cabinets.

Potential buyers will look inside and if your kitchen cabinets are overstuffed, it gives the impression that there isn’t enough storage space. Organize a pantry, if you have one. The backsplash doesn’t have to be expensive and can bring a whole new updated look.

A bowl of green apples or lemons, fresh cut flowers, branches, or potted herbs will bring life and cheer to your kitchen.

3. DECLUTTER AND DEPERSONALIZE

It is absolutely essential to declutter your home when selling. Buyers need to feel the home is spacious, clean and clutter-free. Eyes tend to fixate on cluttered rooms such as garages, attics or basements, detracting from the potential the actual spaces offer. Buyers want to be able to picture themselves in your home, which is more difficult

to do if all they see are your personal items. Remove family photos, the children’s artwork, and any other personal items throughout. Organize all the closets neatly; disheveled, overflowing closets leave an impression of inadequate storage space. It simply feels better when touring a home that is clutter-free.

4. TRANQUIL BATHROOMS AND BEDROOMS

A spa like look in a bath is greatly desired in today’s home market and much easier to create then you think. It’s all about light, color, texture, and the right accessories. Perhaps you need to repaint the walls in a pale neutral color.

Decorate the bathroom with crisp white towels versus colored towels. Add a few simple accessories like a basket or tray with sea sponges, pretty soaps or sea salts, set by the bathtub or corner of the vanity. Hang a simple piece of art above the toilet or towel bar. Place a candle or diffuser on the counter.

The primary bedroom is the most

important bedroom for many buyers so try to create a feeling of openness, light, and calm. Cool blues, grays, and varying shades of white will work well for wall colors. Dress the bed in crisp white sheets and white duvet. Then add some layers of pillows, starting with European squares and some additional pillows. Add a throw to the bed to add color.

Most buyers want to see a bedroom as a peaceful retreat, so use simple matching nightstands with a lamp, a book and a candle. An area rug will add color, warmth, and style to your bedroom decor.

5. THE LIVING ROOM IS FOR LIVING

They are meant for entertaining, conversation and gathering. Edit the room to remove any heavy pieces of furniture which can make a room look small and cramped. Arrange seating around a highlighted focal point such as a fireplace or a great set of windows. Traffic flow is important in order to walk through with ease. Have proper lighting. Any built-in features like shelves and bookcases should be staged placing small groups of items on the shelves. Artwork is a good way to fill the space where family photos once were.

Remove any dated curtains or window treatments and you will be surprised by the amount of natural light coming in. A fresh coat of a neutral paint color can brighten up any room. Bring in some fresh greenery like a floor plant tucked in the corner. New throw pillows can give any couch an instant facelift.

How are your floors looking? Some simple maintenance on hardwood floors or refinishing can add a great deal of drama and appeal.

Remember, home staging is a marketing strategy, with a dash of psychology. It’s doing whatever is necessary to dress up your home so it sells quickly at the highest possible price.

Visualization is a key concept in home staging; if buyers can see themselves living there, they will develop a personal connection to the home and will feel good about investing in it.

Traci Conway Clinton is a real estate broker and a founding agent of Compass Manhasset. She is a council member of the luxury division at Compass and prior to her career in real estate, she owned her own interior design firm.

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STREET STYLE

Athletic luxury is here and it’s at its pinnacle of evolution. Fashionsportswear hybrids will be everywhere this year (and probably next) as we flaunt our skorts, pleats and D-motion pumps. Anyone for a game of tennis?

Fashion Trends Follow Fashion Week

Eight style trends we will see this year

BY DAENA BORROWMAN specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

This year will be a huge statement year for jewelry. I think we will see the boldest jewelry trends we have seen on the catwalk in years. It’s going to be either super minimal or all out. Big chains and gold statements, oversized rings and pendants; you will see the pieces from the street away. Remember those necklaces you wore as a teenager with rope-like cord and a huge heart or flowers at the end? Inspired by our recent love for the ’90s and early 2000s, these chunky accessories will be everywhere this year.

Another huge trend we will see this year is the continuation of pearls. From over-the-top necklaces to simple earrings, I really think pearls are having their biggest resurgence yet. Pearlcore is the biggest jewelry trend of 2022. From taking a peek at some of the street photos from fashion month so far, we can see that

has never been truer.

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NEO-BOHO

Think fringe, patchwork, and crochet—but with a twist. With an emphasis on glamour yet still pulling through elements of the classic craft core, this year will bring a renaissance in the form of neo-boho. Cowboy boots and diamonds at the ready.

BYGONE CHIC

Give me nostalgia and flair; we don’t care about the era, as long as it’s bygone chic. This year we have seen 1950s glam including headscarves and polka dots make their way back, as well as ’60s minis and ’70s pussy bows. Whatever the era, we are here for it.

SEE-THROUGH

Flesh-flashing is in its prime. From see-through camis to sheer slips, the more playful, the better. We can expect to see the runway full of daring statements, with the likes of open weave knits leaving little to the imagination.

fashion month include a focus on costume jewelry. Sticking with the theme of more is less and bigger is better, we will see funkier designs, colors and styles, matching the current fashion garments on the runways.

I also feel we will see a style tribute to the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The pieces could see a more regal theme, with pearls being one aspect. Tiaras, crowns, and accessories such as brooches could make an understated approach as a sign of respect.

PINK, PINK, PINK

From Elle Woods to Barbie, the inspo for pink has been unavoidable this year. Not one for the neutral look? This is your year. From pastel pink to neon, it is taking over our wardrobes (and catwalks), and, while a more daring option, it was made for 2022.

COLOR BURST

Think Crayola meets glam; the runways of fashion month will be brighter than you’ve ever witnessed. Color blocking, clashing and mixed mediums will be leaving us stunned. With more saturation than before, get your sunglasses at the ready for a rainbow of style.

SLIP ERA

50 SHADES OF WHITE

Keeping a blank slate for 2023, we are seeing white rip through the trends this year. From mini dresses to white tights and one-shoulder statements, the runway will be serving up bridal inspiration in every form.

The ’90s trend is bringing back the slip, and it’s slipping onto the runways, in many forms. Think high-glam with silks and spaghetti straps galore. Keeping the ’90s vibe alive, we will be adding some ’22 flare with the likes of sequin embellishment and pairing with oversized accessories.

—Daena Borrowman writes for jewellerybox.

Personal Service Remains Key To Success

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Helms Brothers, established in 1934, originally began with Studebaker and Packard brands. In 1957, Studebaker was given distribution rights to Mercedes-Benz, one of the first on Long Island. Helms Brothers now has three dealership franchises, which include Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Volkswagen.

Bayside Volkswagen is an award-winning dealership that was started in 1994 and is a split-facility with its service center in Great Neck.

The company’s newer addition, Volvo Cars of Queens, began in 2016. This past spring, Volvo moved to a newly constructed showroom, just steps away from Helms Brothers’ flagship location. A new service center is also opening in the near future.

The business continues its tradition of being family-owned, originally by the brothers, Charlie and Frank. In 1977, Doug Callahan and his father purchased the dealership, now

operating it along with his children, Kirstin and Sean. They have just celebrat ed 45 years in April.

“I grew up in the business,” Kirstin says. “I was always working there over the summer and I did the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) for successorship program.”

She took an extended maternity leave to raise her children into their college years.

“My dad has done an amazing job with this business,” she says. “We are so proud of him, and we have amazing employ ees, part of the Helms Brothers family, like Suzanne Cochran, the dealership’s Mercedes-Benz general manager, who has been with us for more than 40 years as

well as other managers who have been there 20 and 30 years.”

Not only the long-time, loyal employ ees, but many of their own sons, daugh ters, and nieces also work for Helms Brothers now.

“It is an amazing thing to see,” Kirstin said. “It is a true family business; it is what I love about it, like another home.”

Not only the staffing dynamics and chemistry, but the industry’s new features and products make working in

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the business worthwhile.

“With all of the new electric vehicles coming out and all of the new technol ogies it is all so exciting,” Kirstin says. “All of our facilities have been upgraded to accommodate electric chargers as we continue to invest in new technology and training to ultimately ensure a smooth transition to an electric future.”

She admits that in the beginning not many people understood that the indus try would have to shift its sales mindset when electric cars came along.

“People would question, ‘they are just electric cars; why do we have to change the way we sell cars,” she says. “People want them; people want convenience and to use less gas.”

Trends and technology have changed the way nearly all businesses operate. Their ability to adapt and operate

seamlessly are some of the keys to their modern success. Conversely, with the constant change in the industry due to modern convenience, it is personal and familiar service that attracts new buyers and keeps long-time customers returning.

“People also want that family feel; it is important to our customers,” Kirstin says. “Try to get Amazon or any large corporation on the phone and get any thing done if you have a problem with a purchase.”

Customers still highly value conve nience, especially New Yorkers. “It still all comes down to the people part of service,” she says. “We care; we are an advocate for our clients.”

She said with all of the new innovation, that requires them to constantly be prepared for the unknowns and all of the

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Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX® Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX® Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

THE DUX ® DYNAMIC EVERYBODY CAN USE A LITTLE LIFT

THE DUX ® DYNAMIC EVERYBODY CAN USE A LITTLE LIFT

THE DUX DYNAMIC EVERYBODY CAN USE A LITTLE LIFT

changes with new and unfamiliar things. “We make sure our technicians are all up to speed with the technology,” Kirstin says.

Helms Brothers employs approximately 250 local residents, and the business takes pride in giving back to the com munity through drives and donation collections. They most recently donated more than 400 backpacks to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens, and are ramping up their annual breast cancer awareness walk participation. Last year for Operation Warm, Helms Brothers donated more than 800 coats to local children.

“It is important for my dad to know that our efforts are going to someone local and not just writing a check,” she says. “We are here; we are the people on the corner, in the community and our doors

are always open.”

Helms Brothers’ reputation far exceeds the boundaries of Long Island.

“Many of our customers are now down in Florida and we are regularly arranging reputable transport for their new pur chases,” Kirstin says.

She recalls that there have been cir cumstances when the manager will swap cars with a customer so that the vehicle service is able to be expedited.

“This is the type of relationship that we have with our customers.” she says.

She adds that the company is commit ted to convenience and personalizing their clients’ experiences.

Helms Bros. Mercedes is located at 208-24 Northern Blvd. in Bayside. Visit www.helmsbros.com or call 718-6318181 for sales, service assistance and to schedule a test drive.

THE DUX ® DYNAMIC EVERYBODY CAN USE

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

A LITTLE LIFT

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX® Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX® Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX® Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cycle of rejuvenating, healing, and growing. The DUX® Bed’s unique, customizable component system provides unrivaled ergonomic support to help you experience significantly higher quality sleep.

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

DUXIANA MANHASSET 1522 Northern Boulevard 516-869-1700 www.duxiana.com

The DUX Dynamic combines the best that a traditional DUX bed has to offer, with the added advantage of adjustability. Not only can you customize each side of the bed for optimal support and comfort with our patented Pascal system of interchangeable cassettes, but now with a simple press of a button on a handheld controller you can choose a sleeping position separate from your partner.

DUXIANA MANHASSET

DUXIANA MANHASSET 1522 Northern Boulevard 516-869-1700 www.duxiana.com

DUXIANA MANHASSET 1522 Northern Boulevard 516-869-1700 www.duxiana.com

DUXIANA MANHASSET 1522 Northern Boulevard 516-869-1700 www.duxiana.com

1522 Northern Boulevard 516-869-1700 www.duxiana.com

Resolve to invest in your health. Visit a DUXIANA® store near you and discover why The DUX Bed is more than just a bed, it’s the first step to a better, healthier way of living.

DUXIANA MANHASSET

1522 Northern Boulevard 516-869-1700 www.duxiana.com

THE BED YOUR BACK HAS BEEN ACHING FORSM In a DUX bed, the spine rests in a natural position.

THE BED YOUR BACK HAS BEEN ACHING FORSM In a DUX bed, the spine rests in a natural position.

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BED FROM SWEDEN

BED FROM SWEDEN

THE DUX ® BED FROM SWEDEN

THE DUX® BED FROM SWEDEN

THE DUX® BED FROM SWEDEN

THE BED YOUR BACK HAS BEEN ACHING FORSM In a DUX bed, the spine rests in a natural position.

THE DUX ® BED FROM SWEDEN

THE DUX® BED FROM SWEDEN

THE BED YOUR BACK HAS BEEN ACHING FORSM In a DUX bed, the spine rests in a natural position.

UBS Arena Introduces New Culinary Offerings To Celebrate Isles’ 50 Years

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

UBS Arena, the state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue that’s home to the New York Islanders Hockey Club, and exclusive hospitality partner Delaware North, announced a variety of enhancements to the culinary program ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season.

“The expansion of our menu overall, from new takes on fan favorites to special, limited edition items celebrating the Islanders 50th anniversary, reiterates our commitment to having the best fan experience for our guests every visit they make to the venue,” said Kim Stone, president of UBS Arena.

“Our culinary team, led by Executive Chef Ted Donnelly, continued to innovate this off season to build on an incred ible first year at UBS Arena,”

Paul Potter, general manager for Delaware North at UBS Arena, said. “From bolstering the selection of locally inspired fare to adding family-friendly options—we’re proud to play a role in ensuring the UBS Arena experience remains world-class.”

New food and beverage offerings include:

• Northwell Health Healthy Choice Salads: Chicken Waldorf; Beet, Goat Cheese & Citrus; and Roasted Squash, Kale & Quinoa.

• Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak: Chopped chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce, served on a seeded roll, topped with white cheddar sauce, blue cheese crumbles and green onions.

• Chicken Cutlet Sandwich: Long Island-sized chicken cutlet topped with fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, pickled red onion, beefsteak tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Served on crusty, rustic Italian bastone.

• Reuben: Pastrami, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing and sauerkraut on marble rye. Served with a crisp pickle spear.

• Family-Sized Nacho Platter: Giant and shareable. A bed of warm tortilla chips loaded with cheese sauce, salsa verde, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh sliced jalapenos and choice of chicken tinga or spicy chorizo. Served in a pizza box.

• Chicken and Waffles: Hand breaded chicken tenders and Belgian Liege waffles served with spicy maple syrup and pickled cherry peppers and a dusting of powdered sugar.

• Footlong Hot Dog (Mighty Quinn): All beef hot dog topped with pulled pork or mac and cheese.

Souvenir and limited-edition items:

• Souvenir Ice Cream Helmet: Islanders blue and orange swirled vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and blue and or ange sprinkles. Served in a souvenir New York Islanders goalie helmet.

• Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Souvenir Soda Cup: Available at Belmont Burger, Big Chicken, Mógu, and the Market.

• Mason Jar Cocktails and Limited Edition

50th Anniversary Shaker: A rotation of signature cocktails served in a souvenir Mason Jar or limited edition 50th Anniversary Shaker.

SWEET TREATS:

• Blue & Orange Soft Serve: available in the Market and Belmont Burger.

• Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: House baked choco late chip cookies, stuffed with hand dipped vanilla ice cream and rolled in blue and orange sprinkles.

• Milkshakes: Made to order chocolate or vanilla milkshakes with choice of toppings, including cookie tuile, cherry, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Specially priced 16 oz. Amstel Light or Heineken for $9.99 and 20 oz. water for $5.99 will be available at specific locations throughout the venue.

Taking Creative Left Turns With Michael Bublé

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

Chance taking isn’t exactly something you’d come to expect from an artist like Michael Bublé. As someone who has sold upwards of 75 million records globally and won a quartet of Grammys ever since self-releasing his debut BaBalu back in 2001, why would he do anything but stick with the status quo? (In fairness, he did open that set of songs up with a the “Spiderman Theme,” an odd choice given that the rest of the tracks included readings of standards ranging from “What a Wonderful World” and “Lazy River” to “Mack the Knife” and “La Vie en Rose”). But rather than do that, the 46-year-old British Columbia native instead took some chances on Higher, his eleventh studio album.

The avuncular Canadian pushed himself in a way that found him going into the studio and working with a new batch of creative partners that ran the gamut from known names like Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson and Ryan Tedder to up-and-coming talents like singer-songwriter Michael Pollack. It’s an experience he unpacks with a mix of deep understanding and goofball bravado.

“There were so many times in my career where maybe I didn’t do the scary thing,” Bublé admitted. “I sort of wanted to make sure I stayed true to the audience and I didn’t move too much. I was proud that I took this step. It was funny but I said to my manager, ‘Bruce, I really want to branch out. I want a Renaissance in my style. I don’t want it to change. I just want it to get better.’ It was interesting because he said, ‘Listen kid, the big deal isn’t having the balls to do that. It’s having the balls to realize or accept what happens if it doesn’t work.’ For me, that was the step. When I finished, I was really emotional. It was a big kind of move for me and when I heard the final product, I knew I was a genius.”

And while the choice of material proved to be a bit of a risk, the experience was exacerbated by having to work in the middle of a pandemic, something Bublé readily acknowledges.

“It was a hugely ambitious project,” he said. “I think even because of COVID-19 protocols, some of the things I did were virtually impossible and I don’t even know how we did it. One of the songs I started out with was ‘Smile’ and we had 120 pieces. We had to find a room to accommodate that many people through COVID-19 in a movie studio—it wasn’t even a music studio. So there were all these sort of things and people around

me that really had to step up and find a way. Of course, writing songs over Zoom—going back and forth. What I dug about that process is that I had to let go. I couldn’t micromanage the way that I usually do and hold everything close to my chest.”

Getting out of that creative comfort zone wound up being an unexpected blessing for Bublé.

“It was like I would start working on a song and send it to Greg Wells, who is a producer, and then he would ask me to give him a couple of days to show me how he might hear that,” he explained. “And then it would come back to me and I thought, ‘If I was in the room with you, I might not have liked it.’ Instead, I was far more open to the process of sharing in that way and building an assembly line with all these people who were so brilliant. And it allowed their brilliance to shine through. I really was surrounded by great people.”

But rather than hunker down and stay in the studio as COVID-19 protocols were causing tours to be canceled and rescheduled on a regular basis, Bublé instead chose to hit the road for a quick 32-date 2021 fall tour just as COVID-19 numbers were spiking. He looked at it as a way of acknowledging how fortunate he and his family were to be cushioned from

the pandemic, while still appreciating that not everyone was in his shoes, particularly members of his band and crew who were unable to pay bills. Precautions were taken in the form of requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test 48 hours prior to the show, something he admitted in prior interviews a number of fans “weren’t very happy” about. But for Bublé, it was an important example to set for his children (wife Luisiana Lopilato recently gave birth to Cielo Yoli Rose, the couple’s fourth child).

“Because of all those beautiful human beings that have supported my family for so long, I didn’t have the same worries a lot of people had,” Bublé said. “I came from a very privileged place where I didn’t have to worry about paying my rent, how to get food or stuff like that. I really wanted to make sure my actions showed my family that when you come from that kind of privilege, you have a responsibility to lead by example with humility and empathy. It was definitely scary and if you’re an artist and say you weren’t scared, then you’re lying.”

Can fans still expect those big brassy horn charts and Bublé channeling his inner Frank Sinatra? No doubt, as evidenced by the inclusion of a swinging “Don’t Get

Around Much Anymore” and a stringsoaked reading of Mildred Bailey’s “Don’t Take Your Love From Me” that demands a belt of Scotch in a darkened corner of a saloon. But then there’s a walk-through of Sam Cooke’s seminal “Bring It On Home to Me” that benefits from a slow build-up gilded by a full-blown gospel accompaniment. About the only other major surprises on this outing are a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” from Zim’s critically acclaimed 1997 album Time Out of Mind that sounds as if Gamble and Huff were given a crack at crafting the string arrangements for this cut. Elsewhere, McCartney personally dusted off and produced “My Valentine” off his 2012 album Kisses On the Bottom playing Nelson Riddle to Bublé’s Chairman of the Board while Nelson and his musical host put a distinctive personal spin on the former’s classic “Crazy.” And that doesn’t even take into account a massive left-hand turn via a faithful cover of Barry White’s “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything.” Making this experience all the more rewarding for Bublé was the degree of gratitude he got to experience once the album wrapped.

“I feel like the world has just changed so much,” he said. “How we used to base our success musically has changed so much. I think when we look back at this record, we’ll look at it as being the most successful record of my life and I don’t mean commercially. I mean in every way.”

Michael Bublé

(Photo by Norman Jean Roy)

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