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Looking Back At January 6

years after the historic Capitol insurrection, a quick review of consequences and rhetoric that have followed

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When rioters stormed the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a joint session of Congress was assembled to count electoral votes certifying President-elect Joseph Biden’s victory.

People around the country and world watched, often via social media livestreams picked up by major news networks, as hundreds rushed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., where they took selfies and looted in evacuated rooms and left behind a trail of violence and confusion that Americans and their elected officials are still sorting through today.

Two busy years later, some of the outcomes from that day are quite clear. Others are still being processed, and still other effects seem to remain up in the air, almost entirely unsettled. Such is the case nationally, as well as here in Nassau County, which had plenty of its own ties to events that day.

The Facts

Thousands of supporters of then-President Donald Trump gathered in the nation’s capitol to protest certification of Joe Biden’s election win.

In the aftermath, Congress reconvened to certify the election results. Five people died amid the riot, and more than a hundred law enforcement officers were reportedly injured; several officers also later died of suicide.

Hundreds have since been charged with crimes related to their activities at the Capitol that day, including at least 65 individuals who live in or predominantly frequent New York State, according to NPR and Insider. They also include numerous individuals from Nassau and Suffolk County communities, and several from New York City; many but not all of them are young or middle-aged men.

In October, for example, an East Williston man was charged with multiple crimes in relation to his actions at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. John O’Kelly, an attorney who previously served as a board member at the East Williston School District, was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors for his actions on Jan. 6, which allegedly include trying to take a police officer’s baton and shoving a barricade into a line of police.

In late December, the congressional committee investigating the Capitol assault voted to recommend that the U.S. Justice Department pursue the prosecution

of former president Trump on four charges, based on the available evidence: Obstruction of an official proceeding; Conspiracy to defraud the United States; Conspiracy to make a false statement; and Inciting, assisting, aiding, or comforting an insurrection. BBC News called the vote to recommend those charges “largely symbolic.”

A number of Nassau County officials were also on hand that historic day, including now-outgoing Congresswoman Kathleen Rice and Congressmen Tom Suozzi, Lee Zeldin, and Andrew Garbarino.

“When people asked if it was as bad as it was on TV, I said it was worse,” Garbarino told Anton Media Group roughly two weeks after the insurrection. “You had a lot of people there demonstrating for whatever reason they believed and you had a couple of hundred people who turned the whole thing into an attack on the Capitol. It’s sad, because these tens of thousands of other people just wanted to be heard. And now, they won’t be, because the assault on the Capitol tainted every concern they had. That’s who I feel bad for—the people who wanted somebody to listen to them. They wanted to be heard. And now, they’ll forever be tainted with this.”

Congressman-elect George Santos, who has become the subject of national scrutiny in recent days over allegedly fabricated core details in his public biography, was also in Washington, D.C. that day. Following his own unsuccessful run for office in 2020 back in New York, Santos attended Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally in D.C.’s presidential park on Jan. 6, 2021, according to Santos, and later claimed that he donated money to bail out arrestees.

The Rhetoric

Using the WayBack Machine, an online archive that takes screen shots of various websites everyday, Anton Media Group was able to see the way different news websites initially reported on the Jan. 6 event.

On the Fox News website, headlines on Jan. 7, 2021 included; “Woman shot during Capitol violence dies as curfew goes into effect; next steps in certification unclear;” “GOP rep who objected to election results condemns protestors breaching Capitol: ‘this is despicable;’” “‘This is a sad day for the country,’ says GOP lawmaker and veteran” and “Trump addresses violence, maintains election was ‘stolen.’”

On the CNN website, headlines on Jan. 7, 2021 included; “Congress to move ahead with vote count;” “US Capitol secured after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden’s win;” “Trump incites mob in violent end to presidency;” “Ivanka Trump calls rioters patriots, then deletes tweet;” and “George W. Bush derides US Capitol breach as ‘sickening and heartbreaking.’”

On June 10, 2022, a day after the Jan. 6 Committee hearings began, on Tucker Carlson Tonight, Carlson said “what we saw tonight was not a hearing, it was a show trial ... The whole thing was indecent. How many people were convinced by what they saw last night? Hmm… Right around zero. They’re not going to win a single vote.”

On the June 10, 2022 episode of Anderson Cooper, John Berman (who was standing in for Anderson Cooper) focused on a few aspects of the first Jan. 6 Committee Hearing, including the fact that former U.S. President Donald Trump said of his daughter Ivanka Trump’s testimony: “Ivanka Trump was not

involved in looking at, or studying, election results. She had long since checked out and was, in my opinion, only trying to be respectful to Bill Barr and his position as Attorney General (he sucked!).”

On Dec. 19, 2022, Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the Jan. 6 Committee, stated, “To cast a vote in the United States is an act of faith and hope. When we drop that ballot in the ballot box, we expect the people named on the ballot are going to uphold that end of the deal. The winner swears an oath and upholds it. Those who come up short ultimately accept the results and abide by the rule of law. That faith in our system is the foundation of American democracy. If the faith is broken, so is our democracy. Donald Trump broke that faith. He lost the 2020 election and knew it. But he chose to try to stay in office through a multi part scheme. To overturn the results and block the transfer of power. In the end, he summoned a mob to Washington and knowingly they were armed and angry, pointed them to the Capitol and told them to ‘fight like hell.’ There’s no doubt about this.”

On that day, the Jan. 6 Committee referred criminal charges against Trump to the Department of Justice.

In Tucker Carlson’s three-part streaming feature Patriot Purge on the Fox Nation platform, Carlson argues that the events of Jan. 6 are being used for political persecution. In it, Carlson compares rhetoric around the ‘War on Terror’ that led to the war in Iraq to current rhetoric around the threat of domestic white supremacist terror: “They are tying white supremacist terrorists to Trump voters.”

‘Tear gas’ rises above the steps of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021 as hundreds of rally attendees rush the building. (Tyler Merbler via Flickr/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0)

‘Shine a Light On Hunger 2023’ Benefits The Community Needs Bank

In December, Sid Jacobson JCC, the only full-service JCC on Long Island’s North Shore hosted engaged members and families at “Shine a Light on Hunger 2023,” to benefit the JCC’s Community Needs Bank and honoring members who work tirelessly to ensure food security for Nassau families.

The Community Needs Bank, a partner of Long Island Harvest Food Bank, is a collection site and distribution center of non-perishable and perishable foods, personal care, and household items for individuals and small local food pantries across Long Island and Queens. It is also a dedicated vocational training site for young adults with special needs.

The event exceeded its fundraising goal of more than $100,000.

Kenneth Migden, the President of Sterling Sanitary Supply Corporation Champion was the recipient of the “Champion of Light” award. The 14 “Ray of Light” youth award honorees spent the past year working with the Community Needs Bank in collecting food or personal care items, raising awareness, and raising funds.

“Hunger and food insecurity affects more than 41 million Americans every year and I am so proud of the work that the Sid Jacobson JCC family does to make a difference,” said Susan Berman, VP Community Engagement. “Kenneth Migden

and the young people honored tonight are exemplary members of our community and they deserve every ounce of recognition they received at tonight’s ceremony. We always need to remember and care for those in need, but especially during this holiday season – when we have so much to be thankful for – we should take a page out of the books of our honorees and step up to do our part to battle food insecurity.”

Hundreds of local community members rely on Sid Jacobson JCC’s Community Needs Bank to address food insecurity. Approximately 60 families receive weekly food deliveries from SJJCC, including homebound seniors, those living with cancer, and

Holocaust survivors. SJJCC also serves 20 local food pantries reaching hundreds of individuals and families in our area.

The event welcomed East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz, Assemblymembers Charles Lavine and Gina Sillitti, and Nassau County Legislators Arnie Drucker and Josh Lafazan.

After the ceremony, participants were invited to The Nassau County Museum of Art’s Winter Lantern festival where they enjoyed a space-inspired drive-through light show to continue to shine a light.

To learn more or to make a donation, visit. www.sjjcc.org/cnb

—Submitted by Sid Jacobson JCC

Harbor Hill Students Perform Winter Concert

Candidates Needed For Chamber Board

The new year will bring new board members to the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce.

Outgoing president, Rich Branciforte, claims that 2022 brought membership up from 42 to nearly 90 local businesses. To compensate for such success, the chamber needs to elect additional board members and officers.

“We are interested in hearing from

any member who is interested in running to be on the board,” Branciforte wrote in a letter to fellow chamber members. “A nominating committee has been set up consisting of Melissa Spitalnick, Wayne Wink and Graciela Hall. They will pass on their recommendations for new board members to the whole board who will vote at our January Board meet ing. The slate will then be offered

to our general membership at our annual meeting in January for approval. There can also be nominations from the floor at the general meeting. It is a two-year term.

Also, one-half of the existing board is up for renewal.

“Most important, officers are appointed annually by the board for a one-year term,” the letter continued.

“There are many positions

open. Anyone who is interested in being considered for an office should let us know immediately so we can pass the information on to the nominating committee.”

The following offices are available: President, Vice President Membership, Vice President Marketing, Vice President Events, Vice President Programs, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Prospective candidates can contact Branciforte at 516-233-9916.

----Submitted by the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce

Harbor Hill Elementary School students played and sang for an audience of parents, faculty, and administrators on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The winter concert included musical performances by the 4th and 5th grade chorus, the 5th grade band, and the 5th grade orchestra. Pictured here are scenes from the event.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

Cricut Maker Open House

The Bryant Library’s special family technology event: Cricut Maker open house was a huge success. Over 125 people attend this event. A special thank you goes to Bryant Library’s Tech Team for preparing the open house. Make an appointment with the Tech Staff to learn how to use Cricut’s design software, Design Space, to create artwork for your crafts and other creative projects. The staff will help with your design and print them using the Library’s Cricut Maker. Included here are scenes from the event. —Submitted

Pictured

(Artwork by Kaito Cavallo)

LoveShackFancy Opens Boutique On Northern Boulevard In Manhasset

LoveShackFancy is bringing their pink, floral dreamworld to Manhasset with the opening of their seventeenth store. Since its inception, LoveShackFancy has gained a dedicated following and garnered international and generational appeal, with loyal consumers spanning from Alpha to Gen X. The shop, located on Northern Boulevard, is introduced with the brand’s signature pink exterior and an array of flowing florals amongst gilded gold lettering on a vintage mirror. Designed to match the logo, the windows feature a gilded frame with fancy molding details.

Customers step into a fancy fairytale with custom elegant moldings on blush pink walls, wood paneled floors, and LoveShackFancy’s heirloom floral wallpaper on the ceiling. Charming elements like French doors, a vintage cash register, and pink couches with fringe and velvet give the store a feminine yet elevated feel. This store features three fitting rooms for customers to try on all of their favorite dresses, knits, and more from the brand. “We are so excited to be opening a store in Manhasset! Obviously, New York is

our home and being able to add more and more stores to various locations in our home state has been such a dream come true. We’ve met so many Manhasset fans at our other stores, that we felt this was truly the perfect place to open our next boutique,” said Rebecca Hessel Cohen, Creative Director and Founder of

LoveShackFancy.

LoveShackFancy is inspired by vintage finds; the collection is rich in detail, flattering silhouettes, soft hues, and intricate lace, with an emphasis on whimsical hand-dyed fabrics and enchanting vintage-inspired romantic floral prints. The brand originated from Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s desire to

The new LoveShackFancy store. (Photos courtesy LoveShackFancy)

design the perfect bridesmaid dress for her own ethereal summer wedding at her family home in Bridgehampton. From an initial collection of hand-dyed silk dresses, LoveShackFancy is known for its romantic pieces that whisper of dream escapes and special moments.

—Submitted by LoveShackFancy

by the Bryant Library

here is a still-life drawing in charcoal, named Shadows, by Kaito Cavallo, a resident of Roslyn, Flower Hill and a 6th grader at The Green Vale School.

Look Who’s One

UBS Arena celebrates its first-year milestone

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Happy Birthday UBS Arena, the venue that was made for music and built for hockey. The state-of-the-art arena at Belmont Park in Elmont opened in November 2021 and has already welcomed numerous top artists including Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, The Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. Here are some of the highlights and successes the venue has had to date.

• Programming at UBS Arena has spanned a wide variety of genres including Latin, rock, pop, rap, R&B, K-pop, country, comedy, additional sports (wrestling, college basketball, figure skating) along with family show programming. With more than 100 events hosted in the first year, grossing more than $60 million, highlights include two Harry Styles concerts within the first six months of operation— both of which were immediate sellouts, along with an additional 16 full-house shows.

• Guest experience at UBS Arena is the highest priority, always evolving to make sure fans are provided a world class experience through service and amenities. One of the biggest successes of the year is the integration of the train via LIRR onto the campus. Elmont-UBS Arena, the first new LIRR Station built in nearly 50 years, offers fans the opportunity to have direct access to the venue. The station opened just ahead of the building’s official grand opening last year, but the unlocking of two-way service at the station began in early October 2022. This provides fans both eastbound and westbound service across the LIRR network to get to and from the venue. Various direct lines have access to the arena, including a 30-minute train ride from Penn Station and a 10-minute ride from Jamaica.

• The unveiling of the arena’s three sensory rooms this summer helps provides accommodation to those that have family service and sensory needs so that everyone can experience the enjoyment of live entertainment. Outside the venue, on-site improvements include the opening of the new Belmont Park garage that features park assist and Find My Car kiosks, expanded car lanes to aid with traffic flow, as well as electric vehicle trams to provide shuttle transportations support. The expansion of the venue’s food and beverage program leading into the anniversary included bolstering the selection of locally inspired fare along with adding family-friendly options while also elevating stadium fan favorites.

• Sustainability has been an important part of the venue’s legacy. To help offset the building’s environmental impact, UBS Arena has achieved carbon neutrality for all scope one and two emissions from operations. Through the purchase of carbon and renewable energy credits, the arena has reached this milestone two years ahead of schedule. This milestone makes the venue the first arena to do this on the eastern seaboard. UBS Arena is a Founding Circle Member of GOAL (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership), a program that provides venues with clear guidelines to minimize negative environmental impact while amplifying social impact.

New York’s newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders was developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders and Jeff Wilpon. The venue will host more than 150 major events annually, while delivering an unmatched live entertainment experience including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

For additional information, visit www.UBSArena.com or @ UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out www.longislandweekly.com for our chat with Kim Stone, president and executive vice president of Oak View Group East Coast about UBS Arena’s first year.

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No detail was overlooked with the opening of UBS Arena.

The venue is bright and airy.

The venue is enjoying sold-out events.

The arena is laid out well and is spacious.

A Festive, Beautiful Show Filled With Talent

A review of Eglevsky Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

On Sunday, Dec. 18 I brought my mother with me to watch the Eglevsky Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts in Brookville. She had always told me about how she went to see “The Nutcracker” at Lincoln Center with my grandmother when she was young. And I thought it would be a beautiful thing to bring her with me.

I didn’t know what to expect, as I’ve never watched a ballet before, from what I can remember. But I was absolutely blown away.

The show began with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, led by David Bernard, playing an overture. It really set the tone for the show and brought about lots of anticipation for what’s to come.

What followed was the guests arriving to the Stahlbaum’s home for the annual holiday party. The set design was amazing, and all the dancers that filled the stage brought so much grace, including the children who did an excellent job. Each group, from Clara’s

Friends, to the Party Parents and the Party Children each brought their unique styles to the stage. My favorite part of this scene had to be when Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara’s beloved godfather, presented the Harlequin Doll, played by Omar Rodriguez, the Columbine Doll, played by Della Lin, and the Soldier Doll, played by Thierry Blanchard. I also loved the scene when the Maid, played Mari Takayama and Butler, played by Chris Loeschner danced.

After the party, Clara, played by Briana Laman, comes down with her nutcracker soldier she received from Herr Drosselmeyer, played by Lou Brockman, to sleep on the sofa by the Christmas tree, when the Rats and Mice famously entered, and a battle of the Captain of Soldiers, the Soldiers and the Nutcracker Prince between the Rats, Mice and the Rat King, played by Rodriguez and his Rat King Mini, played by Allison O’Lenick ensues. The sword battle between the Nutcracker Prince and the Rat King was thrilling and excellently choreographed by Maurice Brandon Curry. And I also have to say the effect of the Christmas tree growing in size was excellently done.

After the Nutcracker Prince, played by Ryan Cavaline, becomes just a prince; him and Clara dance beautifully together. “The Dance of the Snowflakes,” follows. It was

absolutely breathtaking, with snow falling on them as they waltzed around the stage. My mom whispered the name of the dance when it came on because she said it is iconic.

During the intermission, my mother and I went outside of the auditorium to discuss the show, and we both loved to see all the little girls attending trying their own ballet moves, inspired by what they saw on stage.

Act Two was also very impressive, beginning with a beautiful and vibrant dance of the Archangels, featuring costumes with colorful lights, and an adorable display by young Angels. The Sugar Plum Fairy, played by Miriam Miller, a soloist of the New York City Ballet, and Cavalier, played by Tyler Angle, a principal of the New York City Ballet, both put on breathtaking solos and duets throughout Act Two. As Clara and the Nutcracker Prince enjoy entertainment from worldly denizens of the “Land of Sweets,” the audience watched multiple performances with worldly inspiration. My favorite had to be the “Arabian” performance by Elisabeth Shim and the Arabian Attendants. I loved the use of the long, blue silk cloth that made it look like Shim was dancing on the sea. My only critique with Act Two as a whole is that I wish more was done with the set of “The Land of Sweets.”

Overall, with reading the synopsis of

“The Nutcracker,” all the dancers perfectly told the story through dance. I was captivated through out the whole show and left feeling delighted. My mother also had a wonderful time and called it a “lovely afternoon.”

And though the production has come to an end, you don’t have to wait a year to catch a show by the Eglevsky Ballet, as the company will be putting on the production of “Cinderella” on May 5 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit eglevskyballet.org.

Briana Laman as “Clara” and Ryan Cavaline as “The Nutcracker Prince,” (Photo by Eduardo Patino NY)

Reflecting On My 2022 Travels

JENNIFER CORR

This p ast year was the year for going to places whether I’ve been there or not, and whether locally or all across the country.

I started the year by going to the beach a lot, in the winter. I’d try to go once a week to walk around the meditate on the beach, and hopefully I’ll be able to start doing that again this year. Something about the beach in winter, and the cold sea air rushing towards your face, is so refreshing. Plus, you get to see deer roaming around, and some really cool surfers catching some waves.

I took a couple of ski trips in the beginning of the year. I went to Windham Mountain in January with my father and brother, and we stayed in an Airbnb very close to the mountain. My father taught me how to ski starting at threeyears-old, so it’s always special for my father to take us skiing and watch the fruits of his labor. And it certainly came in handy when I went to Windham again in late January, escaping that giant snow storm Long Island had, and taught my boyfriend how to ski in a day. I was really impressed by his ability to do an intermediate trail almost right away, but he did have some snowboarding experience. While there, we also checked out “The World’s Largest Kaleidoscope.”

And in late April, my boyfriend and I went to Philadelphia. I’ve been wanting to go because the other two times I’ve been there I was either to young to remember or it was too hot and my friends wanted to leave. But this time the weather was perfect. My boyfriend and I went to Eastern State Penitentiary to do a tour; we went to Philadelphia’s Magic Garden (which was a magical experience); we overlooked the city on the “Rocky Steps”; tried different snacks at the Reading Terminal Market and acted like kids again at The Franklin Institute.

In May, I went with my brother and friend to Clearwater,

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Florida for a three day weekend to see my great uncle and aunt. The stay was absolutely beautiful and we made the most of it, getting up as early as we can to enjoy every minute of our short time there. I enjoyed the walkable little town, seeing many types of birds and swimming in the crystal clear water. We also went on a buffet cruise and got everyone dancing on the empty dance floor, my brother not included because he doesn’t like to dance. But he did enjoy the food. It was also the first time I’ve seen my great uncle and aunt as an adult, and I’m glad I got to see them.

Before leaving for my big trip in July, my boyfriend and I spent the day at Montauk for a long, heart felt goodbye because I was going to be gone for almost two months. We were there from early in the morning until late at night, ending the day with a fire on the beach.

Then July brought the trip of a lifetime. My friend and I left on July 1, traveling via Amtrak to Erie, PA; Huron, Ohio; Ann Arbor, Mich,; Chicago; Minneapolis; Stanley, ND.; Browning, MO.; Spokane, Wash.; Seattle; Olympic National Park; Eugene, Ore; Napa Valley; Carmel, Calif; Los Angeles; The Grand Canyon; Sedona and Flagstaff, Ariz. The trip felt like another lifetime.

In September, my boyfriend and I celebrated my birthday in Cooperstown, New York, not for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but for the Rail Explorers attraction, which took you through the mountain on a motorized surrey. It was a lot of fun, even with the pouring rain.

This year was certainly one for the books and I look forward to what 2023 has to offer.

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I Donated A Kidney

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On May 25, I did something that I never would have imagined I’d do, and I would do it again if I could. I donated a kidney altruistically, which means that I donated to a stranger. As much as it has been a life-changer for my recipient (more about him later), it has been life-changing for me as well. I am hoping that someone reading this might feel touched by its content and want to learn more so that people like East Meadow resident, Autumn, can find a donor.

Two years ago, I was asked to watch a video about a former colleague’s cousin who needed a kidney. I was very moved by it. At that time, I was an athletic 60-year-old...a longtime runner and triathlete. My daughter was just beginning her second year in the University of Delaware’s doctor of physical therapy program. I decided to contact the organization that the cousin was working through, to get a little more information. After giving me more background into what a kidney donation process was like, the representative asked that I speak with my daughter. At that point I decided that I really needed to wait until she completed her graduate school program so that she could fully concentrate on that. Over the course of that next year, I kept seeing articles and news stories pop up about kidney donation. I had very casual discussions with my daughter and knew that if and when the time came, she would be fully supportive.

In November of 2021, I was able to start to formally consider becoming a kidney donor. By then, my colleague’s cousin had already been approved for a donation, so I was waiting to see what my next step should be. A couple of months later, my daughter saw an article about a young man needing a donor. I went to the website provided and filled out an informational questionnaire. I soon received a call from Montefiore Hospital. While I was not a match for him, I let them know that I was open to donating to a person in need.

I was lucky to have known several people in the running and triathlon community who were donors and scheduled a Zoom meeting with a few and with my daughter and ex-husband so that they could get a better feel for the process and for what to expect after surgery. It was very helpful for them and relieved some of their anxiety.

I began testing at the beginning of April 2022 and passed the extensive process. A recipient was identified and even lived locally in the Bronx! Surgery was set for May 25. I was so at peace with my decision, I was not even nervous going into surgery. I knew that I was going to be helping to make a difference in someone’s life and that this experience would be a life changer for me as well. Also, I realized, that since both my parents died by suicide (26 years apart) it would be wonderful to give more life to someone. Surgery went well and the recipient immediately responded positively to my donated kidney.

I stayed in the hospital for two nights and then went home. Yes, I did have some discomfort, which is totally expected with major surgery (the surgery was done via laparoscopy) and I did experience nausea and a lack of appetite for two weeks. All was tolerable. They encouraged walks as soon as I was able and I took well advantage of that, starting with about a quarter of a mile and building up. I was able to start cycling and running at three weeks. At four weeks of recovery, I didn’t even feel as if I had ever gone through surgery.

I participated in my first post-surgery 5K in mid-July and completed my first post-surgery sprint triathlon at the end of August.

Most importantly, I felt great physically and I felt a great sense of peace knowing that I had impacted another person and their family. That person, Vu Dang, who moved to the U.S. from Vietnam 30 years ago, feels great. He no longer needs

dialysis, which was part of his life for six years. My daughter and I got to meet him, his wife and his niece at the end of August. It was such a wonderful experience. We continue to email one another weekly.

I write this so that I can raise awareness about live organ donation. It’s a real thing and the impact on the recipient waiting list a testament to it. Currently, there are more than 100,000 people waiting for an organ donation in the U.S. The wait for a kidney is generally five years or more.

ABOUT AUTUMN

She needs a kidney to live. Her health is declining, and she will be starting dialysis any day now. She has been a resident of East Meadow for 33 years and raised her son there. She is a caring person who has always helped others. She helped start a community garden a few years ago to assist those in need. She was unable to continue it this year due to a lack of strength caused by her kidney disease. She lives with her two dogs who depend upon her.

Mindy, Jessy and Vu Dang with his family.

Mindy Davidson

Mindy and Jessy Davidson

January Is National Blood Donor Month

Did you know that every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood? Or that winter months make it extremely difficult to collect the necessary amount of blood and platelets needed to supply hospitals?

This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors.

National Blood Donor Month has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients.

When it comes to blood and platelet donations, the winter season is often filled with hurdles as blood drives compete with things such as seasonal illnesses and inclement weather. A donation shortfall over the winter holidays has prompted the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and for platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care. The Red Cross collected more than 27,000 fewer blood and platelet donations the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s than needed to sustain a sufficient blood supply, as busy holiday schedules kept many donors away.

During this critical time of year, the Red Cross depends on donors to continue to

supply these resources in order to make sure that blood products are available at about 2,500 hospitals nationwide.

Thanks to the generosity of volunteer blood donors, the American Red Cross helps patients receive the blood and platelets needed to battle illness and injury. According to the Red Cross, nearly 2.7 million people in the U.S. volunteer to donate blood and platelets every year. Blood

and platelets are available for distribution to hospitals through the Red Cross 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Blood transfusions are given to patients in all kinds of circumstances, including serious injuries, surgeries, childbirth, anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments and many others. This consistent demand makes National Blood Donor Month an integral piece of the puzzle. Each day the Red Cross must collect

13,000 pints of blood from across the country to meet the needs of patients. This makes a blood and platelet shortage during the colder months a crucial matter for the Red Cross and the hospitals they serve.

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteers. A blood donation takes about an hour from start to finish, but the actual donation itself only takes between 8 to 10 minutes. By spending an hour giving blood, donors can aid their community and help save lives! Each blood and platelet donation can save the lives of as many as three people, so this January be a hero in your community and find the closest blood drive or blood donation center in your area.

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App or visit RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

—American Red Cross

Covered From Head To Toe

The New Year is the best time of year to finally invest in you. Give yourself the gift that will have you looking and feeling your best and schedule your complimentary consultation with Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. at his Manhattan, Woodbury, Smithtown, Southampton or Boca Raton, FL locations. Don’t just show up this New Year, arrive with a new breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction which many times is combined with liposuction, a tummy tuck or facial procedures such as facelifts and eyelid lifts to achieve the look you have been dreaming of.

With Dr. Greenberg’s Rapid Recovery System, breast, body and facial procedures have patients back to daily routines in 24-48 hours. Body contouring is the solution to reshape those undesirable areas and produce the results you are struggling to achieve at the gym. There are several new and amazing technologies that deliver advanced outcomes to tighten, and lift the skin on the face and body. Dr. Greenberg’s Plasma Face Lift provides greater skin retraction for a more sculpted and defined neck and jawline while his Plasma Lipo produces more dramatic results, achieving firmer and well contoured abdomen, chest, legs, and arms. Many times these procedures are combined with med spa treatments such as the revolutionary Morpheus8 that tightens and tones the face, neck and body as well as CoolPeel that resurfaces and rejuvenates skin, both without downtime.

Dr. Greenberg’s proprietary 24-hour Breast Augmentation System has patients back to daily activities the very next day. “Patients need and want to resume normal activities immediately following surgery. Many people simply do not have time for downtime, this reality has given me the inspiration to offer a true rapid recovery option to my patients,” said Dr. Greenberg. Minimal swelling and bruising coupled with a notably decreased recovery time have resulted in proven patient satisfaction. Dr. Greenberg recognizes the

importance of addressing each person’s unique requirements, goals and objectives, and implements an overall plan (inclusive of diet and exercise), to help achieve both a beautiful look and realistic result. His rapid recovery procedures include mini facelift, micro mini facelift, liposuction and tummy tuck.

Dr. Greenberg has coined his newest and wildly popular procedure combination the Modern Mommy Makeover, which is the perfect combination of breast augmentation

with or without a breast lift, abdominoplasty with or without liposuction and labiaplasty with or without laser vaginal rejuvenation to fully restore a woman’s body after the fluctuations associated with pregnancy and childbirth. If you are looking for a nonsurgical solution this season, a combination of the latest injectables and highly advanced laser options will rejuvenate your face and body and give you a youthful appearance. Now is the optimal time to take advantage of advanced chemical peels which chemically exfoliate damaged skin cells resulting in even skin tone, smooth texture and fabulous, glowing, healthy skin.

Dr. Greenberg has provided beautiful and natural looking results for thousands of men and women from across the globe. He is currently writing his second book as a follow up to A Little Nip, A Little Tuck. His weekly radio show “Nip Tuck Today with Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg” has fans of listeners every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 710 AM radio. Listen live through Dr. Greenberg’s Instagram account @drstephentgreenberg or at 710WOR.iHeart. com.

The correct treatment regimen can help create the ideal you. Dr. Greenberg provides an exceptional experience in a beautiful, safe, caring and supportive environment. There is no better time for a new you than now. Call 516-364-4200 or visit www. GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com to schedule your complimentary consultation today.

—Greenberg

Preparing Perfect Popcorn

Stay near and play it by ear

There’s nothing like the taste of freshly popped popcorn and nothing like the disappointment of burnt popcorn or too many unpopped kernels. If you’ve ever made popcorn, chances are you’ve bungled a batch. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have nearly perfect popcorn every time. The best tip is to stay near and play it by ear. Literally. The sound of popcorn popping is your best clue as to when it’s ready.

STOVETOP POPCORN TIPS

Step 1: Pour enough vegetable oil to just cover the bottom of a pan, turn on medium high heat. Allow pan to warm. The best popping temperature is between 400 and 460 degrees. Oil burns at 500 degrees. If your oil starts to smoke, it’s too hot.

Step 2: Add enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pan in a single layer, shake to coat the kernels with oil, and cover with lid (too many kernels will “blow” the lid).

Step 3: Corn will begin to pop within three minutes. When the popping slows, listen until you can count two seconds between pops. Turn off heat and remove pan from stove-top. Lift the lid to allow steam to escape

away from your face. Steam may burn and remaining kernels may continue to pop.

Step 4: Immediately add herbs, spices or other toppings if desired.

Salting

Pre-salting kernels toughens popcorn. Salt the popcorn after it has been popped— or skip salt altogether and add salt-free spices.

Oil & Butter

You can pop popcorn in any type of oil— sunflower, olive, canola, corn, or coconut— but do not use butter as it will burn under high heat. You may choose to drizzle melted butter on your popcorn after popping.

General Measure Rule

One ounce of unpopped popcorn equals a quart popped.

Storage Tips

Without moisture—13.5 percent to 14 percent per kernel is needed—popcorn can’t pop. That’s why it’s important to store popcorn correctly. An entire percentage of moisture can be lost if your kernels are left uncovered on a hot day. Though that may not sound like a lot, it adds up. A loss of

three percent can render popcorn unpoppable, and even a 1 percent drop in moisture will harm the quality of your kernels. So what’s the best way to store popcorn?

Airtight containers—plastic or glass— are your best bet to avoid moisture loss,

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especially when stored in a cool place like a cupboard.

Avoid the refrigerator. Some say the cold storage makes the popcorn taste better, but many refrigerators contain little moisture and can dry out kernels.

—Popcorn Board

Dr. Stephen Greenberg

COLUMN

Still No Second Avenue Subway 100 Years Later

This year marked the 100th Anniversary of promised construction of the Second Avenue Subway. All we have is the first phase with three stations running from 63rd to 96th Street opened in January 2016 at a cost of $4.5 billion. In April 2019, then MTA Office of Capital Construction President Janno Lieber claimed that the MTA could save between $500 million to a $1 billion in costs for the proposed Second Avenue Subway Phase 2. This would have reduced the overall tab down to almost $5 billion. Promised cost savings were based upon reduction in excavation for the 125th Street Station and building the 116th Street Station in space no longer needed for other project work. Instead the cost has grown to $6.9 billion,

Under the $51 billion 2020-24 Five-Year Capital Plan, the cost increased by $1 billion. The previous federal share of $2 billion or 33 percent has now been assumed to be 50 percent or $3.4 billion. There is no guarantee that the final cost might end up billions more. This is based upon future advancement of design and engineering, construction contractors responses to the procurement process for contract(s) award followed by change orders during construction due to unforeseen site conditions or last minute changes in scope.

A legal Federal Transit Administration Capital Investment New Starts Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) to fund the Second Ave Subway Phase 2 would cap federal participation at $3.4 billion. This still remains an open question. The MTA would be legally responsible to pay for any cost increases above $6.9 billion. All the FTA has provided to the MTA is permission to advance final design and engineering. The project still faces myriad hurdles. It will cost more than $200 million per block to advance the Second Avenue subway from 96th to 125th Street. Is this a sound investment for commuters and taxpayers? Fully funding the $51 billion MTA 2020-24 Five-Year Capital Plan is dependent upon receipt of $15 billion generated by Congestion Toll Pricing. There is no guarantee that this will be implemented until January 2024, which would be four years later than previously assumed. The most critical issue to be resolved is identifying and securing the $3.5 billion local share toward the total project cost. It is a basic legal requirement. This is needed to leverage future FTA capital funding under an approved FFGA to support advancement of the project. The MTA must also demonstrate that they have the financial capacity to pay for any unanticipated cost increases or funding shortfalls. How do they do this when we just learned that the agency now faces a multi-year, multi-billion dollar financial shortfall?

Final design and engineering is underway, but far from complete. More time is still needed for completion of all business

relocation, real estate acquisition and private property easement rights. Agreements with New York City and various owners of underground utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, steam and cable need to be finalized before being ready to commence construction. It is anybody’s guess how long it will take the MTA to successfully resolve all of the above. This will not be a shovel-ready project tor federal funding until these critical tasks are done. This is necessary to convince the FTA to approve a Capital Investment Grant New Starts FFGA for financing. At the current rate of project progress, the FFGA may not be approved for another year or more.

It is a fair question to ask if spending $3.4 billion in MTA local funding for the purchase of hundreds of new buses and subway cars, upgrading out-of-date signal systems on several lines increasing the number of subway stations to be ADA-accessible and securing the subway system from future Super Storm Sandys are better investments of financial resources than advancing the Second Avenue subway. Reaching a state of good repair accompanied by safe and reliable service would benefit far more riders. It should be a higher priority than system expansion.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer, who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office. This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ.

Larry Penner

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re exible and free as you rush in the direction of an exciting dream. Nobody can stand in your way because you’re not on a narrow path that only ts a few travelers at a time. Your path is as wide as a eld and so scarcely populated it would be nearly impossible for anything or anyone to block you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even the relationships that seem like they should happen naturally will take work, but it’s nothing out of the ordinary. Relationships are held together by the honoring of contracts, spoken and unspoken. Most of the work is just doing what it takes to ful ll an expectation, or more likely, in your case, exceed it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Before you gure out your own way of doing a thing, it’s normal to do an imitation of what you believe the part entails. In time you’ll settle into the version that’s all you. Until then, take note of when you feel like you’re enacting a characterization. Keep trying things until you get comfortable making it yours.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It can be seriously detrimental to give your trust to the wrong person, for the wrong reason or at an ill-timed moment. So if you’re not sure who you can trust and you opt to trust no one, it just might be among your luckiest moves. Let people prove themselves rst, and in the meantime, work toward self-su ciency.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s di cult to adjust expectations you don’t even realize you have. Disappointment can be a gift -- a chance to investigate what you thought it would be before you knew better. ere’s a creative opportunity here, too. Mine the magic in your naive vision. What would it take to make your original hopes come to life?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You make powerful choices when you know your own rules and live by them. If you have too many options, you don’t really have any because you’ll walk away instead of deciding. Narrow it down to ve. It doesn’t matter which ve. Any ve will teach you your criteria and get you in the decision-making mode.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are not inclined toward comfortable complacency. Playing a bigger game means you’re wrong more often, and you’ll know more stress than those who live in a small bubble of certainty. Your courage and persistence will be rewarded. You’ll learn more because there’s more to learn.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re an expert strategist, and whatever game you put your head into, be it business, love, politics or Scrabble, you’ll come up with a brilliant plan. It’s sometimes wise to play theoretically, as many plans aren’t worth the energy it would take to execute them. Success depends on knowing what to act on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve put e ort into relationships, and you’ll enjoy the fruits of it this week. People you can communicate well with are the treasures of your life. When you can say everything with a shared look, it’s a true connection. Of course, this kind of mind reading is made possible through dozens of prior conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know an array of people with a full range of energy styles. e overachievers teach you the prizes and cost of ambition, and the laid-back individuals demonstrate the pleasures and perils of relaxation. You’ll settle into the groove that comforts and challenges you in equal measure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re friendly and compassionate. You’re not looking for obvious or constant rewards for your every action. Still, “What’s in it for me?” is a good question to keep asking yourself this week. Whatever is in it for you, self-respect must be included in the bene ts package, or it’s not worth your time.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’ll get what you want for two excellent reasons. First, you want something that is good for more than just you. Second, you gure out the correct exchange for it. Your team will win because of your e orts. Whether it’s your turn or you’re cheering on the others, your contribution is priceless and appreciated. Instead of striving for happiness, you’ll achieve it as a side e ect of an adventurous challenge. Don’t overthink, just go; you’ll discover you have greater faculty than you’d imagined.

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declarer went down two after a second club finesse failed. Had East returned the king of hearts instead, declarer would have made the contract.

The Rule of Eleven can be applied whenever a player is thought to be leading the fourth-best card of a suit. Here, East had every reason to believe that West’s opening lead was his fourth-best spade. Since West’s lead was the five, East subtracted that number from 11, which in turn told him that the North, East and South hands combined had six cards in spades higher than the five West led.

applied the rule. West led the spade five against three notrump, declarer taking East’s jack with the ace. South then led the ten of clubs, losing to East’s jack, and the outcome now hinged on whether East returned a spade or switched to the king of hearts.

The heart shift was indeed very tempting, but East, thoroughly versed in the Rule of Eleven, returned a spade. As a result,

East could see three spades higher than the five in his own hand and two higher than the five in dummy. He was thus able to deduce, according to the Rule, that South had only one spade higher than the five, which turned out to be the ace South played at trick one. Consequently, East knew that a spade return to dummy’s king at trick three would establish West’s remaining spades.

Note that declarer can also make use of the Rule of Eleven. In the actual deal, South can work out, in the same way, that East has three spades higher than the five West led, but this information does not help him in the present case. He must go down if East defends correctly, and there is nothing he can do about it.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, JAN. 6

Roslyn Youth Coding Workshop

This event takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. For grades 4 to 8. Interested in coding? Join the library for an exciting series of workshops run by the Roslyn High School Code Club. Learn how to program your own interactive stories and games (no prior experience necessary). Note: Students will need to bring a laptop to the workshop. Please create an account on Scratch before the first session: https:// scratch.mit.edu/. The program will be held on the first Friday of the month from NovemberMarch. After you register for one session, you are automatically registered for all sessions. The Bryant Library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Contact 516-621-2240. ...................

TUESDAY, JAN. 10

Identity Theft (online)

Identity theft is a constant threat. One in three adults in America has experienced identity theft. Join us as we go over Social Security Number Theft, Medical

Identity Theft, Criminal Identity Theft, Financial Identity Theft and Driver’s License Theft. Educate yourself on how people steal your personal information, so you can reduce the chances of it happening to you. Presented by Senior Services of North America. This event will start at 1 p.m. Join the event at bryantlibrary.org. ...................

THURSDAYS, JAN. 19

AND FEB. 23

Virtual Brown Bag Lecture The Big Picture: Photography Now

On the above Thursdays at 1 p.m., Riva Ettus will host her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” for a live ZOOM experience of Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, The Big Picture: Photography Now. Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Free for members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration required . The museum is at One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Call 516-484-9338.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 29

Super Family Sunday: Life in a Gold Coast Mansion

An on-site family friendly event for children and their adult companions. Come to the Nassau

County Museum of Art for one of the two timed sessions: Session I: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Session II: 1 – 2:30 p.m. In 1919, Childs Frick, along with his wife and four children, moved into the estate that would later become the Nassau County Museum of Art. Explore what it must have been like to live in the early 20th century as one of the Frick children with a variety of fun, educational activities. Learn all about the wildlife living on the 145 acres of land surrounding the museum with a live demonstration of rescue animals by Volunteers for Wildlife. Celebrate Lunar New Year by making your own blue and white tea cups inspired by Mrs. Frick’s extensive collection of Chinese porcelain. Explore the unique features of our Gold Coast mansion with a oneof-a-kind architectural scavenger hunt. Register in advance for this event. Cost: $10 Members & children | $20 Non-member adults. The museum is at One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Call 516-484-9338. ...................

ONGOING EVENTS

Kindergarten Registration for Roslyn Public Schools

Parents with children entering

kindergarten at Roslyn Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year must register their child with the district. All children must be residents of Roslyn and must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2023. To be placed on the registration mailing list that goes out in January, parents should email gpolak@roslynschools.org with the subject line Kindergarten Registration and include the following information in the body of the email: child’s full name, address, date of birth, and name of pre-k school, if applicable

Bookstore Staff, Board Of Directors

The Friends of the Bryant Library is a volunteer organization that raises money to fund programs that benefit the entire community. They are currently seeking new members for our bookstore staff and board of directors. The Friends of the Bryant Library Bookstore has positions open for shifts Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m. Contact Susan Goldklang at Susan.goldklang@gmail.com. The Friends also invite anyone interested in joining the board to contact Evelyn Pollack at Friends@ bryantlibrary.org.

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Learn to code. (Submitted photo)

The Junior League Board of Directors

The Roslyn-based Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) has announced the 2022-2023 Board of Directors. The board is comprised of 10 women who are active members of JLLI, have given hundreds of volunteer hours to planning and implementing events and fundraisers, and dedicated themselves to JLLI and giving back to the Long Island community.

Pr esident: Cristine Bruno, Oakland Gardens

Pr esident-Elect: Remi Farnan, Floral Park

Fi nance Director: Feiona Churaman, East Setauket

Membership Activities & Training Director: Carol Rodriguez, Commack

Co mmunications Director: Loretta Hahn, Garden City

No minating & Placement Director: Melissa Beyer, East Northport

Pr ojects & Research Director: Joan Yonke, Huntington

Me mber-at-Large: Meredith Nies, Williston Park

Su staining Directors: Deidra Maleno, Port Washington and Laura Petras, Manhasset

“Leadership is about making others better by your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence,” said Christine Bruno. “Each individual on our board brings a strong dedication to our mission and our community at large. I am truly humbled to work with such a strong, diligent and inspiring group of women.”

JLLI serves its mission through direct service projects, advocacy, training, grants, and partnerships with other Long Island organizations. JLLI’s projects include Project Playground, to finance and build playgrounds for communities of need in Nassau and Suffolk counties, Positively Me, to address teenage self-esteem and bullying amongst young girls, and a myriad of “Done in a Day” volunteer opportunities that benefit Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

—Submitted by the Junior League of Long Island (Submitted photo)

ROSLYN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES MO 2006-HE6 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES MO 2006-HE6, Plaintiff, AGAINST DIMITRIOS TSOUMAS, VASILIOS TSOUMAS, PENELOPE TSOUMAS, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 3, 2022.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 36 Woodland Rd AKA 36 Woodlands, Roslyn, NY 11576.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emer-

gency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 6, Block 85 and Lot 10, 26.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,397,581.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #006819/2015.

Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 1-18-11-4-2023; 12-28-212022-5T-#236362-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will conduct a Public Meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, New York 11576, or at some other location to be hereafter designated by the Board of Trustees.

The Village of Roslyn does

not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in administration or access to or employment in its projects and activities. Annemarie Stutzmann has been directed to coordinate compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the Federal Revenue Sharing regulations.

Copies of all documents relevant to this matter are on file in the Village Clerk’s Office and may be viewed during regular business hours and on the Village website at www. roslynny.gov.

At this scheduled meeting of its Board of Trustees, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon by the Board of Trustees. At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of Roslyn Annemarie Stutzmann Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: December 2023 1-4-2023-1T-#236928-ROS

Students Receive Nassau County Athletic Award Early Win For Roslyn Basketball

BY THE ROSLYN NEWS STAFF roslyn@antonmediagroup.com

Basketball, the Roslyn game, is back.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Bulldogs got their season off to a good start with a 43-34 win over Bayside High School.

Bayside jumped off to a 10-9 first quarter lead only to see the Bulldogs bounce back for a 13-5 second quarter surge which gave them a 22-15 lead at halftime, an advantage they never relinquished.

Spencer Smith was the top scorer with 21 points, followed by Jesse Kahn who had 10 points and six rebounds. Smith also had three blocked shots and seven rebounds.

(Submitted photo)

After that win, the Bulldogs suffered two defeats, losing on the road to South Side High School, 67-36 and falling to Garden City by a closer Alex Gatto was the top scorer in the South Side defeat, knocking down eight points. In the Garden City game, Jesse Kahn, Aaron Williams, and Spence Smith all scored in double digits.

The Bulldogs could not solve Quinn Long, who scored 27 points for Garden City.

Two Roslyn High School seniors—Lindsay Cohen and Spencer Allen— were presented with the Nassau Zone 2022-2023 Outstanding Physical Education Student of the Year Award for Roslyn School District at a dinner held Monday, Dec. 5, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Lindsay and Spencer received their award in recognition of their ability to exemplify and model physical education standards.

Each year, the dinner, presented by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD)— honors one male and one female from the senior class of every high school in Nassau County.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

Dedicating the Robert Bernstein room.

East Williston Hosts Mock Trial

East Williston’s Wheatley School hosted its Mock Trial Tournament recently continuing a 40-year tradition in the district.

The competition was organized by The Wheatley School Mock Trial Team in coordination with Wheatley’s School Within a School (SWS) Mock Trial class and included students from four neighboring schools.

Student teams acted as plaintiffs and defendants during the tournament, honing their argument, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills, while lawyers who volunteered their time acted as judges and evaluated the performances based on predetermined criteria. The teams with the best scores were selected to compete in the finals at the end of the day.

The tournament began with the dedication of The Wheatley School law room to Mr. Robert Bernstein, a long-time faculty member of The Wheatley School and adviser to the Mock Trial Team.

—Submitted by the East Williston School District

Support Group For Grandparents Of Autistic Kids

When a child faces a mental health challenge, the entire family is impacted. But while people may sympathize with parents and siblings, they often forget that grandparents also struggle with feelings of sadness and helplessness.

The Roslyn Heigths-based North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is offering a free support group just for grandparents whose grandchildren are on the autism spectrum: GASAK, for Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids.

GASAK’s mission is to support, inform and advocate for grandparents with autistic grandchildren. At meetings held on the last Thursday of each month, GASAK participants network and share information on issues critical to families impacted by autism. New members are welcome to join at any time.

While there are many programs for parents of autistic children, few if any address the specific issues that come up for grandparents, said Dr. Sue Cohen, Director of Clinical Services at Right from the Start. “Sometimes the parents are overwhelmed dealing with their children’s needs,” she said. “At GASAK meetings, grandparents can share their own concerns with their peers.”

The program occasionally features guest speakers, including education lawyers, social workers, special education advocates

and others. “When a grandparent leaves a meeting,” said Cohen, “they walk away with information that can make a huge difference in the lives of their children and grandchildren.”

But the camaraderie members experience is perhaps the most important benefit of the group. Case in point: one grandmother who has two autistic grandsons who were nonverbal until they were three years old. When one of them said “Mom” for the first time, the GASAK group celebrated her good news. “There is such compassion among members,” she said. “And by sharing our

worries as well as our joyful moments, we give new members hope.”

In addition, the Guidance Center provides a variety of therapeutic services for children on the autism spectrum, as well as their parents and other family members. They also provide testing for preschool-age children to young adults.

To learn more about the GASAK group and the testing services, contact Cohen at 516-484-3174 or email scohen@ northshorechildguidance.

—Submitted by the North Shore Guidance Center

(Photo courtesy Adobe stock, by liderina)

Left to right: Lindsay Cohen and Spencer Allen.

(Photo courtesy Roslyn School District)