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South High School’s Regeneron STS Scholars are congratulated by science research teachers/advisors Nicole Spinelli (far left) and Dr. James Truglio (far right). (Photo from the Great Neck Public School District)

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Seven Great Neck South High School Students Named Regeneron STS Scholars JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

arlier this month, the Society for Science announced the top 300 scholars in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search. Seven students from Great Neck South High School were named 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholars. Brandon Kim, Luke Huang, Brian Liu, Helen Tang, Maggie Wu, Alexander Xu, and Tiffany Zhang achieved this honor in one of the nation’s most prestigious science competitions. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 2,162 entrants from 712 high schools across 46 states, Puerto Rico and ten other countries. According to the Great Neck Public School District, “This year, South High School has the largest number of Scholars of any school in the region.” “These seven Scholars and their faculty advisors have brought tremendous pride to Great Neck and their families,” praised Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert. “The hard work, dedication, creativity, and time it takes to have work considered among the best in the nation is truly a reflection of the effort given to the task. I am certain these aspiring researchers will continue to make significant contributions in their selected areas of interest.” The South High science research program is led by teachers/advisors Nicole Spinelli and Dr. James Truglio. Regeneron STS Scholars and their project titles are: • Luke Huang, “Multiscale Analysis of the Hubble Tension in an Evaluation of the LAMBDACDM Model” • Brandon Kim, “Deciphering Receptor-Ligand Connectomes in Models of Lung Adenocarcinoma” • Brian Liu, “Evaluating the Applied Effectiveness of ECG Compression Algorithms for Myocardial Infarction Detection”

Luke Huang • Helen Tang, “Impact of Unmet Social Needs on Acute and LongTerm Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients” • Maggie Wu, “Effects of Dissolved Oxygen Levels on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Denitrification Performance of Woodchip Bioreactors Treating Onsite Wastewater” • Alexander Xu, “CARe-BERT: BERT-Powered Graph Augmentation for Context-Aware Radiology Report Retrieval” • Tiffany Zhang, “Resolving the Constraints Imposed by Chiral Effective Field Theory and Perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics on the Neutron Star Equation of State” Great Neck South High School teacher and advisor Spinelli has two sections of honors science research and one section of senior seminar research, and she teaches Regents Physics. Part of her role as the research teacher is to mentor and advise her students in their projects, beginning toward the end of June when students initially submit their research plans. “The students have the freedom to choose whatever topic they’re most interested in,” shared Spinelli. “For example, we have a handful of projects involving leveraging artificial intelligence for different purposes. They get to choose whatever they’re interested in and passionate about.” Over the summer, the students submit their International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) forms and a research plan. Spinelli comments on their plans and

Brandon Kim

Brian Liu

Helen Tang

Maggie Wu

Alexander Xu

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reviews their outlines for their manuscripts, which they will start writing and submitting over the summer while conducting their studies. The studies and research are conducted independently from home or through university labs. “Some of the students will reach out to university labs on the basis of what they’re most passionate about,” said Spinelli. “One of the students was interested in astronomy and found a mentor to sort of help them get the data that they needed in order to conduct the study they came up with.” The application process for the Regeneron Science Talent Search is extensive. Spinelli shared that first, the student must conduct a novel study based on literature. “They read a lot of primary papers that come from peer-reviewed journals. And on the basis of what knowledge gaps still exist, or what shortcomings exist to problems

that are prevalent in the world, they will design a novel approach to solving that problem,” explained Spinelli. “Once they’ve come up with a novel study, they have to conduct it and independently will analyze their own data.” “The sort of main component of their Regeneron application is a manuscript. The manuscript is your typical research manuscript presenting their findings, the rationale behind the design they chose, the methods they implemented, their key findings, and the implications of those findings and then fitting it into the context of the literature,” said Spinelli. “So, how does this converge with what we already know? Where does it differ from what we already know?” In addition to the manuscript and research, the students must submit an official high school transcript, letters of recommendation from educators and a project man-

ager and complete essay questions. Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science, and executive publisher of Science News, said this year’s competition had a record-breaking number of applications. “I am truly impressed by the quality of the projects and the ingenuity that each student brings to the competition. Their diligence, passion, and perseverance should be celebrated.” Each Scholar will receive $2,000, with a matching amount for their school. Spinelli shared that the amount given to the school is intended for the science department and goes toward the STEM fields. Spinelli described her students as “excited and sort of mind blown” when the results were released earlier this month. On Jan. 24, 40 of the top 300 Scholars will be announced as Finalists and will advance to the national competition.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Reiter Elected Chairman At Sewer District During the organizational meeting of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) on Jan. 4, GNWPCD Commissioner Steve Reiter was unanimously elected Chairman by his fellow members of the District Board. Chairman Reiter is currently serving his third term on the Board and will serve as Chairman throughout 2024. “I am honored to have been chosen again by my fellow Commissioners to serve as Chairman,” said Chairman Reiter. “Serving on the GNWPCD Board has been a truly rewarding experience for me as I work to serve the residents of the District. I am looking forward to leading our District as we further our mission to protect Great Neck’s environment.” Since first coming onto the Board in 2014, Chairman Reiter, alongside his fellow Commissioners and District Superintendent

Christopher Murphy, has led the GNWPCD to complete some of the most revolutionary projects in the District’s history. Most recently, Chairman Reiter helped to secure a $5 million state grant to enable the District to convert outdated septic systems on Plandome Road in Manhasset to sewers. Work on this project began in June and is progressing, with thousands of feet of sewer pipe installed in the area to date. The environmental benefits of this project are enormous, as it will help prevent excess nitrogen and bacteria from entering Manhasset Bay and help assure the quality of drinking water. “I am very proud of all the projects we have completed at the GNWPCD during my tenure,” said Chairman Reiter. “I look forward to working with Commissioners Patty Katz and Mark Berger, as well as our District

United Against Hate Conference On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Village of Great Neck Plaza and Mayor Ted Rosen hosted the United Against Hate Conference at the Great Neck Plaza Village Hall. This conference was a prelude to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and which commemorates Dr. King’s birthday. The Village of Great Neck Plaza said, “In this time of increased acts of antisemitism and Islamophobia in recent months and increased racism and anti-Asian acts in recent years, as well as, other forms of hatred, it is important that all people of goodwill stand together to denounce bigotry and hatred in whatever forms they manifest. “

The program featured a panel discussion on how best to respond to, and oppose, hatred and bigotry. The panel included Rabbi Marc Schneier, Imam Shamsi Ali, Great Neck Chinese Association Co-President Steven Chen and Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of the National Board of Directors of the NAACP. Leadership representing Great Neck attended the conference, including Village of Thomaston Mayor Steven Weinberg and Peter F. DiSilvio representing NY State Senator Jack Martins. —Information provided by the Village of Great Neck Plaza

staff, to bring even more advancements to our infrastructure and facility to completion in the future.” About the GNWPCD The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is a special commissioner-run district within the Town of North Hempstead. The GNWPCD has provided sewage services for the Great Neck area since 1914, and currently serves more than 25,000 residents and businesses in the villages of Great Neck, Saddle Rock, Kensington, and those parts of Thomaston and Great Neck Plaza east of Middle Neck Road; as well as all unincorporated areas north of the Long Island Rail Road and a part of Manhasset. The GNWPCD’s mission is to protect human health, our bays and the environment. —Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner Steve Reiter was unanimously elected to serve as District Chairman. (Contributed photo)

Kindergarten Registration For 2024–25 Kindergarten registration for Great Neck or closing statement, if ownership; current School District residents will begin on Feb. signed lease or current rent receipts, if 1, 2024. All children who will attend public rental). (2) Three pieces of current, official or private school kindergarten in September mail. (3) Child’s original birth certificate. (4) 2024 must be registered with the disParent or guardian valid photo ID. trict. Registration applications (5) Parental control papers (if are processed online with a applicable). (6) Immufinal required in-person nization and Physical meeting for verification certificate signed purposes. and stamped by a Any child who physician or other legally resides within authorized health the school district agency. and will be five years Directions for old on or before Dec. the online kinder1, 2024, is eligible garten application to register for kinderprocess can be found garten for the 2024–25 on the district webschool year. Please note site at https://www. that students currently greatneck.k12.ny.us/ (Getty Images) enrolled in the district’s Page/3611. For additionUniversal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program al information about registering your child do not have to re-register to attend GNPS for kindergarten, contact the Registration Kindergarten. Office by phone at 516-441-4080, or by The following items are necessary to e-mail at residency@greatneck.k12.ny.us. register a child for kindergarten: (1) Proof —Submitted by the of district residency (deed, current tax bill, Great Neck Public Schools District

Spousal Bereavement Support Group Panelists and Great Neck Plaza leadership at the United Against Hate Conference. (Photo from Peter F. DiSilvio’s Facebook)

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Sid Jacobson JCC has partnered with Temple Beth-El of Great Neck to offer a Bereavement Support Group for spouses (consisting of 10 sessions) professionally facilitated by a licensed social worker to help community members navigate grief and find solace. This group provides a safe and caring environment where individuals can connect with others who understand, while

giving and gaining support. Meetings are at Temple Beth-El, 5 Old Mill Rd., on Monday nights at 6 p.m. The cost is $125 for 10 sessions for temple or SJJCC members/$175 for non-members. For information or if you have questions, please contact Nelson Rothstein, LMSW at nrothstein@sjjcc.org or 516-484-1545, ext. 171. —Submitted by Temple Beth-El

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Local Response To Governor Kathy Hochul’s State Of The State Address JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

n Jan. 9, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. “The State of New York is stronger, healthier, safer and more affordable than it was two years ago when I became Governor, but there is more work to do,” Governor Hochul said. “Every proposal announced today serves to improve our state and ensure our communities are not just surviving, but that they are thriving. Our New York is our future, and the future is brighter than ever.” Below are some of the highlights from Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address: • Public safety initiatives will combat hate crimes, domestic violence and retail theft; legislation will crack down on illicit cannabis storefronts. • Treatment for serious mental illness will improve with 200 new psychiatric inpatient beds, improved hospital discharge procedures, and funding to expand mental health court. • With kids and teens facing mental health crisis, the governor proposes a schoolbased mental health clinic for every school that wants one. • The next phase of the long-term housing agenda will focus on increasing supply in New York City. Thousands of new

housing units are to be constructed on state-owned land. • Continue New York’s nation-leading climate policies while ensuring the clean energy revolution is affordable for all New Yorkers. The state is to set the bold goal to plant 25 million trees over next decade. • SUNY and CUNY schools will offer direct admission to top 10 percent of students at New York high schools. • Second Avenue subway planned to extend to Broadway, inter-borough express moves forward. • Over past week, the governor unveiled the consumer protection and affordability agenda, “Back To Basics” reading plan, maternal and infant health plan, NY SWIMS, Empire AI Consortium and Office of Service and Civic Engagement. • 204 groundbreaking proposals will make New York more affordable, more livable and safer. After the State of the State, NYS Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti released the following statement in response to the governor’s agenda. “As the 2024 legislative session takes shape, we have critical issues that must be tackled head-on,” said Assemblywoman Sillitti. “I was pleased to hear Governor Hochul speak about protecting our environment and building resilient and sustainable communities. I look forward to seeing the details of the Governor’s proposals to protect our homes and infrastructure from extreme weather and to achieve a greener, more sustainable future. Every day across our district, we see first-hand the impact of

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climate change and we must act swiftly.” “While we have made significant changes to our bail laws, I was also glad to see public safety so prominently featured. The Governor laid out a plan for dealing with retail theft and aggressively prosecuting those guilty of hate crimes and domestic violence,” said Assemblywoman Sillitti. “Her proposal will also expand funding for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers to support better outcomes when law enforcement personnel respond to mental health crises. I worked with our Nassau Police and sponsored a bill that will additionally provide a testimonial privilege, similar to what is currently given to other mental health

providers, to those responding CIT officers (A1310-A). The public safety of our communities is of the utmost importance, and I’ll keep advocating for meaningful initiatives to protect our families, keep our neighborhoods safe and support our partners in law enforcement.” “I look forward to working with the Governor and my fellow Legislators on initiatives to help our great state continue to thrive,” said Assemblywoman Sillitti. To learn more about Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address, visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochuls-2024-state-state-our-newyork-our-future

SCHOOL NEWS TWO NORTH HIGH TEAMS ADVANCE IN YOUNG MUSICIANS INNOVATION CHALLENGE Two teams of musicians from North High School have been selected to advance in the 2024 Young Musicians Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS). Following preliminary round presentations that took place on Dec. 5, a panel of CMS judges selected five teams to continue in the competition—including both teams from North High. A project titled “Chamber Music as Music Therapy in Nursing Homes and Hospitals” focuses on the therapeutic value of playing music for the geriatric population. The goal would be for the team to collaborate with health professionals to prepare and perform effective music therapy sessions. Team members are Jacob Podwall, Daniel Perlman, and Eliav Sehati, with guidance from Dr. Esther Noh, North High instrumental music teacher. A project titled “Music InReach” focuses on neuro-diverse and neuro-typical students

“Music InReach” team members working together to compose an original work that includes music, art, and spoken word. The goal of the project would be to record the creative process for curriculum development. Team members are Talia Elyaho, Owen Flood, Daliah Segal, and Katherine Zhao, with guidance from Dr. Pamela

“Chamber Music as Music Therapy in Nursing Homes and Hospitals” team members (Contributed photos)

Levy, North High vocal music teacher/fine and performing arts department chair. The Young Musicians Innovation Challenge, now in its fourth year, gives high school musicians the unique opportunity to compete for the chance to launch innovative chamber music projects with mentorship

and financial support from CMS. Projects are adjudicated by a panel of judges based on creativity, viability, sustainability, and ways in which projects address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. —Submitted by the Great Neck Public Schools District

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SUNDAY, FEB 4

Neck House to see Godfrey Townsend with Michael Plus (Residency Show #1) for their tribute to The Who and Eric Clapton. Visit gnparks.org for more information.

FRIDAY, JAN. 26

Rock Concert for Teens 8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Great Neck Library, Main Branch Levels Teen Center) Levels has been a venue for teen musicians since 1974, and we’re proud to continue that tradition today with the anarcho-indie hardcore sound of Steady Urban Decay— plus some special guests.

SUNDAY, JAN. 28

Library Lunar New Year Celebration 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (Great Neck Main Library, Community Room) Presentations, performances, crafts, and more. At 1 p.m.: Author visit for children with William Low, the author of Welcome to Chinatown! At 2 p.m.: Traditional and modern performances. At 3 p.m.: Participate in crafts, demonstrations, and displays (Lower Level). All activities for the day are on a first come, first served basis. Tribute to The Who and Eric Clapton 3 p.m. (Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave.) The Great Neck Park District is hosting Adult Programs this winter. Visit the Great

MONDAY, JAN. 29

Digital SAT: All You Need To Know 7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Great Neck Main Library, Community Room) The SAT is changing, beginning Spring 2024. Teens and parents will learn about the new test structure and timeline, what’s changing and what’s staying the same, and who needs to prepare for the digital SAT. Presented by C2 Education. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31

Womanspace 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave.) These seasoned ladies have gathered for a number of years, tuned in to what active folks think about. When this group hears about something on the local, state, national or global scene they select an expert from their various contacts to come talk about it.

Lunar New Year Celebration 1 p.m. (Great Neck North High School Auditorium, 35 Polo Rd.) The Great Neck Chinese Association is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration. Tickets are on sale now, $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Visit gnca.org for ticket information. Tribute to ‘70s Songwriters 3 p.m. (Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave.) The Great Neck Park District is hosting Adult Programs this winter. Visit the Great Neck House to see Joe D’Urso for his tribute show to the ‘70s songwriters. Visit gnparks.org for more information.

Saturday, May 4 Great Neck South High School’s 50th Reunion Register now for the Great Neck South High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion at the Inn at Great Neck. Visit www.gns50. org for detailed information and to register by mail, fax or credit card. Registration fee: $85. Registration deadline: April 1.

Lifelong Israel Advocate & Community Activist

Myra Lovett Breakstone Dies at 99

Myra Lovett Breakstone passed away peacefully on December 31, only hours before the beginning of the new year, just four months shy of her 100th birthday. A resident of Great Neck since 1954, she lived her 99 wonderful years to the fullest, all but the last two completely independently. Her life was characterized perhaps more than anything else by her love for and dedication to family, the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Influenced deeply as a young woman by the horror of the Holocaust, she became a lifelong Hadassah volunteer, serving for decades as the president of its Great Neck Herzl chapter, during which time she mentored countless women while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Jewish state, which she and her husband, Robert, would eventually make their second home, dividing their time between their children and grandchildren there and in the United States Her lifetime of service to others included many years as a girl scout leader, decades of involvement in the civil rights movement together with her husband, and serving as a founding member of Temple Isaiah. She was not only a loving, caring and giving mother to her own children but found a special place as well in the hearts of many of their friends who continued to stay in touch with her regularly until just days before her death. Mrs. Breakstone also helped raise a generation of children on Kibbutz Tzora, working as a nanny in its baby house for more than 20 years, while her husband served as the community’s dentist. She is survived by her four children and their partners - Judy, Diane and Tom, David and Gabriela, and Amy and John – as well as by 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, all of whom cherish the abundance of love she showered upon them. Condolences may be sent to breakstonedavid@gmail.com 244757 M

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Bird Collisions Create Headaches How to help birds avoid hitting buildings

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big, glass-covered building makes a dramatic addition to a cityscape. It is a statement of human ingenuity and engineering. However, these buildings wreak havoc on birds. An estimated one billion birds die in collisions with buildings in the US every year. The majority of these collisions occur in the daytime, especially during the seasonal migrations of spring and fall, when more birds are moving between their regional territories. Surprisingly, smaller buildings have an even greater impact. While most people consider bird collisions with glass to be an urban phenomenon involving tall, many-windowed skyscrapers, the reality is that 56 percent of collision mortality occurs at low-rise buildings of four stories or less, 44 percent at urban and rural residences, and less than one percent at high-rise buildings, according to the US department of Fish and Wildlife. This is because shorter buildings are most common and are at the same level as the vegetation, making them more likely to be in the flight path of more birds. The reason birds collide with glass comes down to the difference between how humans and birds see the world. Contrary to a popular myth, neither humans nor birds “see” glass; anyone who has ever walked into what they thought was an open door will understand this concept. People are conditioned to understand that glass is transparent and/or reflective. Birds do not perceive glass, which creates a lethal illusion of open airspace. The majority of collisions occur during the day, when birds can see reflections of the landscape in the glass, such as clouds, the open sky, vegetation, or the ground, or birds see through the glass to real or perceived habitats like potted plants or vegetation inside the buildings. During inclement weather, especially overcast or foggy conditions, migrating birds can be attracted to lighted buildings. This results in collisions and exhaustion. The birds may become entrapped in parts of the structure or continually try to find a way through the glass, burning up precious energy reserves.

Warbler killed in window strike at Evans Hall at Yale.

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A dead woodpecker on the sidewalk.

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Choose Bird Friendly Glass Acid-etched, Fritted or Frosted Glass Most effective when on the glass exterior, “fritted” glass includes adhered ceramic lines, dots or other patterns. Etching, fritting, and frosting not only reduce the risk of bird collisions but also reduce energy costs by reducing solar heat gain (27 SHGC) and reducing cooling loads. You can save energy and birds while still naturally lighting your buildings. Existing glass can be frosted using sandblasting. Ultraviolet Patterned Glass Ultraviolet (UV)-reflecting glass products are available with patterns generally invisible to humans but visible to many birds species. Channel Glass Patterns created by channel glass reduce bird collisions; it is made of energy efficient, recycled materials. The American Bird Conservancy provides the latest recommendations in glass products.

Birds are critical to ecosystems. Those like crows and vultures scavenge carcasses, reducing the spread of diseases such as rabies and distemper. Some disperse seeds, spreading plants into new areas. Birds such as hummingbirds help pollinate plants. Predators like hawks and owls help keep the mouse and rat population in check. Others eat millions of mosquitoes and biting insects each year. Birds also serve as an important food source for other animals. Starting in April 2018, a group of Yale faculty, staff, students, alumni, and citizen scientists began monitoring bird collisions at Edward P. Evans Hall as part of a wider case study to monitor bird strikes on campus and develop a plan to reduce collisions. The building features roughly 130,000 square feet of exterior glass; a courtyard with six honey locust trees; and multiple design features linked to fatal bird collisions, such as transparent walkways and unobstructed, reflective windows abutting bird habitat. From April 2018 to April 2022, at least 419 birds were killed and at least 19 birds were injured or stunned due to collisions with the building. These birds represent at least 56 species, including multiple species of conservation concern. This shows the impact that human-created obstacles are having on all species of birds. Only free roaming, outdoor domestic cats are doing more damage to these populations, as published in the journal Nature

Communications. A number of steps can be taken to minimize bird collisions. Simply designing or retrofitting buildings to minimize elements that have been proven to confuse birds, including changing the type of glass used, adding awnings, shades and shutters to eliminate reflections, and adding screens and netting can reduce collisions by up to 90 percent. Another factor is night time lighting. Reducing or eliminating excessive and unnecessary nighttime illumination will not only help birds, but it also reduces light pollution and saves energy. The Fish and Wildlife service states that reduced lighting power can be accomplished using lighting control strategies that extinguish or dim interior lighting when it is unneeded, such as when the building is vacant, during the workday when a space is unoccupied, or when natural lighting is adequate. Exterior lighting can also employ motion sensors and light downshields resulting in cost savings with only modest initial investment. For individual homeowners, taking steps on the exterior of windows will be most effective. These treatments usually involve some form of visual disruption, such as lines or dots, that the birds can recognize as a barrier and avoid. For more information on bird conservation, visit the American Bird Conservancy at abcbirds.org

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Senator: Feds Must Aggregate Storms To Unlock Aid

rmed with a new plan to tackle the recent walloping of Long Island beaches from back-to-back storms, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer picked up the phone and dialed Army Corps top brass to urge action. Schumer said that despite recent shoreline damage and public outcry, the Corps has not yet acted to preserve and rebuild critical protective dunes and beaches. Schumer revealed a new plan to push the Army Corps to fund emergency rehabilitation across Long Island shores as he laid out a path for the Corps to follow to get it done. “Look, the Army Corps has done important and critical work across Long Island. I made sure of that and I applaud it, but these back-to-back battering of storms have created an urgent and emergency level situation across Suffolk that demands more imminent actions to both contain and counter the threats to people, businesses and the local environment,” said Schumer. “I just got off the phone with Army Corps top brass to lay out a plan to unlock emergency funds for shoreline and beach rehab by aggregating back-to-back storms as one single event. I told the Corps my plan, they

A view of Fire Island from the Fire Island lighthouse Photo by Alex Nuñez agreed it with it and they’ll tell New York Corps officials the same.” Schumer explained that to unlock emergency funds, a threshold of damage needs to be met. Schumer explained that while recent storms do not independently hit the threshold mark, an aggregation or a cumulative measurement of the storms would achieve the threshold reach required to access the federal help. He said recent storms have caused major dune and berm erosion on the eastern side of Fire Island, west of Shinnecock Inlet, west of Fire Island Inlet on Jones Beach Island and Montauk.

Schumer already sent the Army Corps multiple letters asking for an emergency declaration and rehabilitation assistance for these areas, but the NY District repeatedly told Schumer’s office that multiple storms could not be grouped together to substantiate an emergency declaration. Schumer, today, is making the cogent case that the storms can be aggregated and he told top Corps brass this morning that the aggregation and declaration needs to happen ASAP. “Any answer that says Long Island’s recent storms cannot be aggregated

together to meet an emergency threshold for federal help is giving me a grain of sand on the beach of excuses, and that type of bureaucracy just won’t work for me, locals or environmental advocates,” said Schumer. “I told the Corps that the aggregate impacts of Hurricane Lee, Tropical Storm Ophelia, a storm on Dec. 17-18th and the storm this past Tuesday into Wednesday have all cumulatively contributed to major dune erosion and sand loss across Fire Island, the area West of Shinnecock Inlet, Jones Island Beaches (West of Fire Island Inlet: Gilgo, Overlook, Tobay, Gilgo State Park), and significant erosion in Montauk. “Some communities of Fire Island are left without any dune and berm protecting homes and geotextile bags protecting downtown Montauk have been washed away, fortifications near the commercial dock west of Shinnecock Inlet have been undone, and beachfront has washed away along eastern Jones Island town and state beaches, endangering public facilities and potentially Ocean Parkway,” Schumer added. “This is an emergency.” —Submitted by The Office of Senator Charles Schumer

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The nature of human life is such that everyone experiences and perceives the world around them differently, with their own perspectives and sense of context. Another thing that defines the human heart and intellect is our ability to hold multiple ideas in our heads at once; sometimes those ideas conflict, and sometimes they complement one another, and almost inevitably there are shades of nuance, subjectivity, and context involved. Those points have often come to mind for me over the past three months as I have seen an outpouring of grief, anger, and confusion from around the world and from my New York neighbors regarding the Israeli-Palestinian war. Like anyone else, my long-distance experience of the war this fall has been unique, though I’ve often felt emotions that many others are feeling, or asked the questions we’ve all heard time and again. As a 37-yearold half-Jewish journalist living in a Palestinian neighborhood in a metropolitan area containing the second-largest Jewish population in the world, I have also frequently found it necessary, vital even, to recall my capacity to hold multiple ideas in my head at once. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, I had surgery in my throat to remove a nodule that had been causing discomfort since 2018, and which possibly appeared to be, but ultimately was not, a cancerous growth. Back in 2019, a doctor had told me it looked like “either throat cancer or Eagle Syndrome,” and then told me not to Google the latter (which of course I did; it isn’t pretty, but cancer seemed worse). During what I’ll always think of as ‘the COVID years,’ I had to put off dealing with a couple of less-thanurgent medical and dental issues, including this one, which caused my throat to make what I can only describe as a big clunk every single time I swallowed and eventually made it hard to talk. By last October, I was extremely eager to have whatever it was removed from my throat, and (despite having a tiny, statistically appropriate amount of fear of either cancer or rare, unforeseen complications with anesthesia) I walked into the hospital that morning with high

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hopes; that afternoon, I laid down on the surgery table with calm determination, and awoke again seemingly moments later still in the operating room (to my doctor’s mild surprise) with the problem solved. I walked out again that evening as the proud recipient of a Sistrunk procedure, with a non-cancer diagnosis and a nearly three-inch scar across my throat. About 32 hours later, on the morning of October 7, while I was still walking off (so to speak) the trace emotional and cognitive effects of general anesthesia and of surgery generally, my boyfriend looked up from his computer, asked how I was feeling, and added, “Did you see the news?”

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and catchy pop song on the radio, which I recognized (despite mostly being a Rock gal) as “Wake Me Up” by Avicii, a Swedish artist a few years younger than myself, who skyrocketed to fame in the 2010s before facing substance abuse and health issues, who then apparently died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 28. In that moment the song, with its chorus of “Wake me up when it’s all over, when I’m wiser and I’m older,” reminded me of friends and colleagues I lost during the COVID years; it also made me think (as it often has) of people younger than That weekend, both an old friend me across this country who never and an aunt of mine passed briefly really knew a pre-COVID world, or through town (inspiring both me a pre-9/11 one, or even pre-Hurand my fairly demure throat banricane Sandy, for that matter. And dage to get in some rare ‘face time’) it reminded me of what I knew on just as the first wave of reports on that crisp fall evening: that war — Hamas-led militants’ attack, the not a conflict, nor clash, nor the Israeli hostages, Israel’s military reusual simmering violence, but war sponse(s), and thousands of Israeli — was coming. Again. And I wept and Palestinian deaths was crossing and wept. the globe (as with all breaking war stories, some headlines were During the more than three accurate in retrospect, and some months since, I have, like many not, but all were tragic). My friend people, seen a large number of in Jerusalem responded before videos and written articles showing too long that she was fine; we both utter brutality being committed in kept it brief, and exchanged emoji various forms, from sexual violence hearts. On Monday, as the sun set and dehumanization to slaughter, over my South Brooklyn neighcommitted on Oct. 7 and most days borhood, I heard a sentimental since. As is inevitably or perhaps

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even fundamentally the case with war, we know that brutality and tragedy has occurred on both sides. As of this writing, Israeli deaths are estimated at more than 1200, mostly occuring that first day; Palestinian deaths are estimated at over 25,000. One aspect of this war that many people may not be aware of is the fact that a particularly large number of journalists, estimated at around 100, have been killed there since Oct. 7. According to several journalism and media workers’ professional organizations, most of those killed were Palestinian, but a handful were from Israel, Lebanon, and perhaps other places, too. I’ll never forget getting a stunned text from my sister when she woke up after surgery on January 6, 2021 and it seemed like the world had changed while she was under. I was covering a story in Trenton, New Jersey at the time, and was following the social media feeds of several journalists I knew who were in D.C. to cover the rally. On that day, once I saw that my friend had safely withdrawn up onto some scaffolding, and that my sister had gotten out of surgery, I laughed with relief and disbelief and drove home, and went to bed early.

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n honor of Black History Month 2024, Islip Arts Council invites Black artists to explore and share their worlds of culture, family, and expression by uplifting their voices through all forms of art. We offer artists a chance to engage with the public in celebration of their unique stories of family heritage, personal challenges and triumphs. All forms of media considered - paintings, sculpture, photographs, mixed media, etc. Artists may submit up to three works in jpg format through our Google Form,

accessible at isliparts.org. All work must be wired and ready to hang. Entry fees are S25 for members and S35 for nonmembers. Become a member at isliparts.org. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2024. Accepted artists will be notified February 1. Accepted artists may drop off works on February 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists should pick up their work on March 1 between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. If any of these dates do not work for artists, special arrangements must be made prior to drop off by calling

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News From Long Island Plant Initiative Long Island Native Plant Initiative is looking for a Long Island local artist to design and create a mural for their new garage door. The door is down more often in the winter, creating the perfect canvas to let that creativity shine. This could be a good opportunity to showcase your talent and add to your portfolio. Email info@linpi. org if you are interested in helping to design a mural. Thanks to skilled nursery managers and with help from volunteers, LINPI is able to not only collect and preserve native ecotype seed, but also propagate the plants themselves for direct sale to the public and local industry professionals.

They grow over 40 species of grasses, shrubs, trees, and vines - all being of Long Island genetic provenance. Plants are available for sale during all volunteer days. In addition, they host bi-annual plant sales to the public during the spring and fall seasons, where they invite the public to come to the greenhouse, learn about the operation, and purchase native plants for home use. They also offer quantity discounts for wholesale transactions. They take cards, cash or checks. Tax exemption and st-120 wholesale forms (& certificate of authority number) are also accepted. Visit linpi.org for more information. —Compiled from linpi.org

DMV Adopts “Under The Hood” Exemption For Commercial Driver License Road Test Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a plan to remove barriers for prospective school bus drivers applying for a commercial driver license. At the Governor’s direction, the DMV has implemented a federal waiver that allows school bus driver applicants to skip the engine compartment component, also called the “under the hood” component of the commercial driver license road test. This waiver, secured through advocacy from Representative Joe Morelle, will make it easier to get a commercial license at a time when school bus drivers are desperately needed and is the latest in a series of actions directed by Governor Hochul to address the critical shortage of truck and bus drivers. The “under the hood” exemption is allowed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help states hire more bus drivers without sacrificing safety, as existing school bus inspection and maintenance standards

continue to apply. During the road test, applicants are still required to perform the remaining elements of the Commercial Driver License (CDL) vehicle inspection skills test. This new CDL classification, which is set to expire November 27, 2024, will restrict licensees to driving only school buses and only in New York State. At the Governor’s direction, in 2022, the DMV launched a program authorizing third parties to conduct commercial road tests, which has significantly increased the capacity for these types of road tests statewide. There are currently 27 third-party entities conducting commercial driver license road tests throughout the State. In addition, through cooperation with county-operated DMV offices, the State also increased testing capacity for written commercial permit exams across the State. —From the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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s the temperature begins to drop lower and lower, it is essential to properly winterize your pipes this season. Each year, more than 250,000 homes suffer from frozen and burst pipes which can not only be costly but also devastating to your home. Here are some tips and recommendations to prevent the devastation and expense of frozen pipes this winter.

Monitor Your Home’s Temperature

If you can prevent temperatures from falling below 32 inside the home, you stand a better chance at warding off frozen pipes.

Disconnect Hoses

This spacious and well-appointed dwelling nestled on 2.317 acres of picturesque land at 1101 JerichoOyster Bay Rd. in the beautiful community of Muttontown sold on Dec. 15 for $1,048,950. This remarkable residence offered an incredible opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a home that combines privacy, potential, and a fantastic price. With its six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a generous 4,322 square feet of living space, this property provides ample room for families of all sizes to spread out and enjoy their own private haven. The long, private driveway unveils the sense of seclusion and security that awaits within. The expansive grounds offer a serene and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing endless possibilities for outdoor recreation and creating cherished memories with loved ones. Situated in the highly coveted Muttontown community, this property boasts proximity to renowned schools, upscale shopping, and fine dining, making it an ideal location for families, professionals, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the noise of the city.

If you’re expecting a cold night, you should disconnect all hoses outside to help water drain from the areas.

Open Your Cabinets

Closed cabinets can prevent the circulation of warmer air underneath your kitchen sink.

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Pipes can’t freeze if you’re able to keep the water running with warm water.

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If you can physically see pipes and know about inclement weather coming, heat tape can greatly assist you in preventing freezing pipes. —Phil DePaul of Long Island United Water Restoration Group

This beautiful Colonial in Stonehill at 35 Westgate Rd. in Muttontown sold on Dec. 13 for $3,275,000. Situated on a private cul-de-sac, this stunning five bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2017 and is set on .8 acres. With three sun-filled and spacious living areas featuring high ceilings and impeccable millwork. The open floor plan allows for a seamless flow between the eat-in-kitchen, living room/dining room, great room and den. The gated community offers a range of amenities, including an indoor pool, tennis courts, and gym. Conveniently located to shopping and transportation.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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n 1973, tennis legend Billie Jean King participated in the historic exhibition match known as the “Battle of the Sexes” against Bobby Riggs. King emerged victorious in straight sets, a landmark moment that transcended sports, highlighting gender equality and challenging societal norms. King is renowned for her remarkable achievements in tennis. She won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. Her versatility and dominance across various categories solidify her place as one of the greatest tennis players in history.

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Beyond her on-court achievements, King is a passionate advocate for gender equality in sports and society. She played a pivotal role in the formation of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and actively campaigned for equal prize money for men and women in tennis.

In 1974, King co-founded the Women’s Sports Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. The foundation has played a crucial role in promoting gender equity in sports at all levels.

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our bodies age. It gets harder to move, to eat well, and to prioritize mental health as time goes on, but I truly believe that a little bit of effort goes a long way, and that’s why I love working with Atria. They are the best in the business at what they do and we have the same values.

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In 2009, King was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for her significant contributions to sports and her tireless efforts in promoting equality and social justice.

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In 1981, King publicly revealed her sexuality, becoming one of the first major sports figures to come out as gay. Her courageous decision to share her personal life has contributed to the broader conversation about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion in sports. King’s impact extends beyond her tennis prowess, leaving an indelible mark on the sports world and society at large. Her commitment to equality, both on and off the court, has shaped the trajectory of women’s sports and continues to inspire generations. NBC Sports journalist and former tennis professional Julia Elbaba recently moderated a discussion with the iconic Billie Jean King at Atria Senior Living on Roslyn Harbor. King had been rounding the circuit, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of the Sexes.” We had a chance to speak briefly with King

Billie Jean King (U.S.Open) about her influence and advice, as she is the national Wellness Ambassador for Atria Senior Living. Here is what she had to say.

CH: How did your partnership with Atria come about?

BJK:

I’ve worked with Atria Senior Living for several years because I truly value what they do and the lifestyle they provide for residents. My wife’s mother lived in an Atria community and we were so impressed with the care she received. My wife and I even temporarily lived in an Atria community and had the best experience. I work as a wellness coach for Atria and its residents. I help residents enrich their lives through active, healthy living—which is so important, especially as

BJK:

During COVID my wife, Ilana, got me back on the tennis court. We try and play tennis a few times a week. It’s mostly hitting but it helps get my heart rate up. It’s so important to work your heart and get your pulse up.

CH: As a sports legend and an active spokesperson, what are your top tips for readers to stay active and One of my earliest inspirations is my in charge of their own mother. She always told me “Billie, whatever wellness? you do, you’ve got to keep moving. If you stop moving, it’s over.” It’s a piece of advice BJK:

CH: Who has inspired your continuing wellness? BJK:

I’ve carried with me throughout my life. In my role with Atria Senior Living as their national wellness ambassador, I’ve tried to share this inspiration with others. Wellness is more than just eating the right foods and exercising—although both of those things are important. It’s about approaching aging with the mindset that it’s never too late to be your best self. When I speak with Atria residents, I see that they are committed to living their best lifestyle, no matter their age, and that inspires me, as well.

CH: How do you maintain wellness and fitness post-professional sports?

The biggest tip I can give is to create and maintain a routine. Consistent exercise is a great way to keep our bodies, as well as our minds, in shape as we age. I feel it myself, when I work out, not only does my body feel better, but so does my mind. When I talk with Atria residents, I always remind them that healthy living and wellness can start at any age. You don’t have to have been a professional athlete to be healthy! Similarly, healthy eating becomes easier the more you commit to it. Create a routine and prioritize healthful foods—vegetables, lean meats—but don’t forget to treat yourself every once in a while. That’s how you can maintain your routine long-term.

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n recent years, there has been a noticeable trend in homesharing involving the elderly population. Homesharing, a concept where individuals share their homes with others, has gained popularity as a solution to address social isolation, financial challenges, and the need for companionship among seniors. This emerging trend has both its benefits and drawbacks, shaping the way we perceive and address the aging population’s living arrangements.

Benefits of Homesharing Companionship and Social Connection Homesharing offers the elderly a unique opportunity to combat loneliness and social isolation. Living alone can lead to feelings of isolation, which can negatively impact mental and emotional well-being. By sharing their homes with others, seniors can foster companionship and establish meaningful connections, reducing the risk of depression and loneliness. Financial Relief One of the primary reasons seniors may opt for homesharing is the financial benefit. In many cases, the elderly may be living on fixed incomes, and the cost of maintaining a home can be burdensome. By sharing living expenses with a housemate, seniors can alleviate financial strain, making it easier to afford necessities and maintain a higher quality of life.

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Legal and Liability Issues Homesharing arrangements may involve legal and liability considerations. Creating a formal agreement outlining responsibilities, Mutual Support financial arrangements, and expectations is Homesharing creates a symbiotic relationessential to protect both parties. Failure to adship where both parties can provide support to dress these aspects may result in legal disputes each other. This support can range from daily or financial disagreements down the line. chores and meal preparation to emotional The trend of homesharing with the elderly assistance and healthcare monitoring. A reflects a dynamic shift in how society addressyounger housemate may assist with physical es the challenges and opportunities associated tasks, while the elderly homeowner may offer with aging. While the benefits, such as companvaluable life experiences and wisdom. ionship, financial relief, and mutual support, are substantial, it is crucial to acknowledge and Safety and Security Living alone can raise concerns about safety address the potential drawbacks, including compatibility issues, privacy concerns, and and security for seniors. Homesharing can provide an additional layer of protection as the legal considerations. As this trend continues to evolve, it is essential to implement guidelines presence of a housemate can deter potential and support systems that ensure the well-being intruders and offer immediate assistance in and satisfaction of all individuals involved in case of emergencies. This increased sense of security can be particularly comforting for the these homesharing arrangements. Society can harness the positive aspects of this trend while elderly. mitigating the challenges, ultimately creating a Drawbacks of Homesharing more inclusive and supportive environment for Compatibility Issues the elderly population.

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How To Set Up A Homesharing Arrangement Define Expectations and Boundaries Clearly outline expectations and boundaries from the outset. Discuss daily routines, personal habits, and any specific preferences to ensure compatibility. Establish rules for shared spaces and clearly define private areas to respect each other’s privacy.

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etting up a homesharing arrangement involves careful planning and clear communication to ensure a successful and harmonious living situation for all parties involved. Here are key steps to consider when establishing a homesharing arrangement.

Draft a comprehensive written agreement that outlines the terms of the homesharing arrangement. Include details such as rent or cost-sharing, responsibilities for household chores, and any specific rules or expectations. This document helps prevent misunderstandings and serves as a reference point in case of disputes.

Background Checks and References Conduct background checks and request references from potential housemates. This

step is essential to ensure the safety and security of all individuals involved. Verify identities, check rental history, and speak to previous landlords or roommates to gain insights into a person’s reliability and compatibility.

Discuss Finances Clearly discuss financial aspects, including rent or cost-sharing arrangements, utility payments, and how shared expenses will be managed. Having transparent and open communication about financial matters helps avoid conflicts and ensures that both parties are on the same page.

the legal implications of homesharing in your jurisdiction. Address issues such as liability, insurance, and the legal rights and responsibilities of each party. Having a legal framework in place can protect everyone involved and provide a clear path for conflict resolution.

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Discuss emergency plans and contact information, such as medical conditions, emergency contacts, and evacuation procedures. Being prepared for unexpected situations ensures the safety and well-being of all individuals in the homesharing arrangement. Regular Check-Ins By approaching the setup of a homesharing arrangement with thorough Schedule regular check-ins to assess planning and open communication, indihow the homesharing arrangement is viduals can create a supportive living enviworking for everyone involved. Open ronment that addresses the unique needs communication is key to addressing concerns or making necessary adjustments and preferences of everyone involved. to maintain a positive living environment. These proactive measures contribute to a successful homesharing experience that fosters companionship, shared responsiLegal Considerations bilities, and mutual respect. Consult legal advice to understand —Anton Media Staff

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community at large. In its 35 years of service, the WE CARE Fund has distributed more than $5,000,000 through charitable grants to improve the quality of life for children,

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because memory is an impression, false memories are easier to come by than one might think. And each time you recall a scene, your mind is affecting it, which could cause the facts and details to drift further and further from what really happened. Keep records. Solidify what you know to be true. Decide which details help you the most. Savor those. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You won’t need to do your own publicity this week, which is great considering how difficult it is to be objective about one’s own work. Instead of explaining yourself, let your admirers talk you up. You’ll have many. Someone close will be in a position to give things the emphasis needed to fit a dreamy opportunity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The sign of the centaur knows thoughts can be as unruly as wild horses. Those spacious moments where your mind can roam free are necessary to release the tension, stir up passion and creativity, and also just to let childish thoughts tire themselves out so they will no longer interfere with your higher-level plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are many elements that contribute to the success of an endeavor, including a pool of resources, a supportive team, a vision and a good plan. But the most important thing to get right this week is your motivation. When you know why you’re doing a thing, all the other elements will fall right in line. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You keep ramping up your expectation of yourself, a practice that, for the most part, keeps you sharp and ever improving. But sometimes, it gets to be too much pressure. Your body will tell you it’s time to relax, and though your mind resists the idea, let the restoration happen. Everything springs from physical vitality. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you’re going to excel at pleasing anyone this week, let it be yourself. Pleasing others is a double-edged sword. On the one side, there are rewards. On the other, the chance that you will create a dynamic of dependency. Before you act, consider what responsibility or obligation this will set up for your future.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A challenge is too big for one person, and yet it seems you’re still swinging at it alone. You envy those who have support, but the strength you’re gaining is also enviable. Working this way gives you freedom and pride of accomplishment. Also, your help is coming. Know that, even solo, you are not really alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Not all negative self-judgments hurt you. You’ll get the feeling you can do better and you’ll prod yourself to a higher level. Whether you achieve it or not is irrelevant. To love yourself no matter how you perform is to give yourself deep, unconditional acceptance -- a win beyond the rewards of the endeavor.

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LEGAL NOTICES information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Ofﬁce of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/527/Annual-Tax-LienSale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before F e b r u ar y 07 t h , 2024 . Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or acce s s t o, or t re at me nt or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Ofﬁce. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork T E R M S O F S A L E Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’

and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) fur-

ther agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rat e s . 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 1-31-24-2024-2T-#244943G N

By Order of the Board of C ommis s ione rs Manhasset-Lakeville F ire D is t rict Brian J. Morris, Chairman Steven L.Flynn, Secretary Mark Sauvigne, Treasurer Dated 1/16/24 1-24-2024-1T-#244945-GN

to the order of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount bid, to guarantee that bidder will execute the Contract within the stipulated time. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding and to accept such bid which, in the Board’s opinion, is in the best interests of the Dist rict . Dated: Great Neck, New York January 25, 2024 By order of the Board of Commissioners Manhasset-Lakeville Water District 1-24-2024-1T-#244998-GN

L E G A L N O T IC E M A N H A S S E T L A K E V IL L E W A T E R D IS T R IC T , N A S S A U C O U N T Y , N E W Y O R K N O T IC E T O B ID D E R S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District invites bids on a C ont ract f or “ E l e c t r i c al L E G A L N O T IC E M ai n t e n an c e an d R e p ai r ” N O T IC E O F H E A R IN G for a one-year, two-year, or P L E A S E T A K E N O three-year period, commencing March 1, 2024, as may be T I C E that a public hearing determined, each year, by the will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Board of Commissioners. All bids must be in sealed Hempstead at Town Hall, 220 envelopes, addressed to the Plandome Road, Manhasset, Board of Commissioners of New York, on the 6th day of the Manhasset-Lakeville Wa- Feburary, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., ter District and marked on the to consider the adoption of a outside, “B I D F O R E L E C - resolution pursuant to Town Code Chapter 2A directing the T R IC A L M A IN T E N A N C E A N D R E P A I R ”, and deliv- owner of record of the premered to the Manhasset-Lakev- ises located at 380 Northern ille Water District at its busi- Boulevard, Great Neck, New ness office at 170 East Shore York, identified in the Land Road, Great Neck, New York and Tax Map of the County 11023, on or before February of Nassau as Section 2, Block 6, 2024 at 4:00pm at which 85, Lot 14 (the “Premises”) time the Bids will publicly to repair or demolish and opened and read aloud during remove the building at the the regularly scheduled meet- premises, which the Building ing of the Board of Commis- Department has deemed to be “Unsafe Building”, and in s ione rs . Commencing January 25, the event the owner of record 2024, a bid packet includ- fails to comply with such oring this Notice to Bidders, der, authorizing the Town or Instructions to Bidders, Bid its agent to demolish and reForm, and Form of Contract, move the building. PL E A S E T A K E F U R may be obtained at the busiN O T IC E that all ness office of the Manhas- T H E R set-Lakeville Water District interested persons shall have between the hours of 8:00 an opportunity to be heard a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday concerning the proposed resL E G A L N O T IC E through Friday (excluding olution at the time and place MANHASSET-LAKEVILLE holidays). advertised. FIRE DISTRICT Each bid must be accom- Dated: Manhasset, New York LEGAL NOTICE: panied by a bid bond issued January 9, 2024 ADOPTION OF B Y O R D E R O F T H E by a surety company authoRESOLUTION T O WN B O A R D O F rized to write such bonds in AUTHORIZING SALE OF the State of New York, havT H E T O WN O F SURPLUS ASSETS N O R T H H E M P S T E A D ing an A.M. Best rating of SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE “A-VIII” or better, or CERTIR A G IN I S R IV A S T A V A REFERENDUM T O WN C L E R K FIED CHECK or OFFICIAL Please take notice that the BANK CHECK, payable 1-24-2024-1T-#245011-GN Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District, at a regular meeting held on January 16, 2024 duly adopted the following resoluLLPs, LLCs, Summonses, tion: RESOLVED, that the Board Orders to Show Cause, Citations, of Commissioners of the Name Changes, Bankruptcy Notices, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire District, pursuant to Section Trustees Sales, Auction Sales, 176(23) of the NYS Town Foundation Notices Law, hereby authorizes the District during fiscal year 2024 to sell two (2) used District vehicles, (2) ambulances, and (2) engines no longer needed for District purposes, with an estimated aggregate value of approximately one Visit our website at antonmediagroup.com hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00); said authorior call Legal Advertising at (516) 403-5143 zation resolution is subject to Fax us at (516) 742-6376 or permissive referendum, in acemail us at legals@antonnews.com cordance with Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law.

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Town Holds 15th Annual Valentine’s Day Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony

North Hempstead Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are proud to host the 2024 Valentine’s Day Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony. The renewal ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington. The event, now in its 15th year, will allow couples who wish to renew their vows or

celebrate their milestone anniversaries to reaffirm their commitment. Lunch and a champagne toast will be served following the ceremony at a cost of $18 per person. Due to high demand and limited seating, reservations are required. For more information, please call 311 or 516-869-6311. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Long Island Association’s 2024 State Of The Region Breakfast North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena recently attended the Long Island Association’s 2024 State of the Region Breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club. There, she met with leaders from across Long Island where important local economic issues were discussed. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, and former United States Congressman Peter King were the featured speakers for the event. The Long Island Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Long Island’s local business community. For more information about the Long Island Association, please visit www. longislandassociation.org. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine at the Long Island Association’s 2024 State of the Region Breakfast. (Contributed photo)

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Supervisor DeSena To Deliver State Of The Town Address

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena will deliver her third State of the Town address on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links, located at One Fairway Dr. in Port Washington. The speech will be part of a luncheon program hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington–Manhasset. This will be Supervisor DeSena’s third State of the Town address, where she plans to share the Town’s many successes under the first two years of her administration and lay out her goals and vision for 2024 and beyond.

The State of the Town address will be livestreamed for those who wish to tune in from the comfort of their own homes. Livestream of the address can be found at www.northhempsteadny.gov/live or by visiting the Town’s Facebook page, www. facebook.com/townofnorthhempstead For more information on the State of the Town address, please call 311 in the Town of North Hempstead, or dial 516-869-6311 if you are calling from outside the town. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Shelter Dog Spotlight The Shelter Connection is a 501 c3 volunteer organization at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter. Its mission, in partnership with the Town, is to improve the quality of life for the dogs at the shelter and increase adoptions through training and socialization.

Meet Goomba

Goomba is a 1-year-old Terrier/ Hound mix (our best guess- DNA results pending!). Goomba is a playful goofball who is full of energy. He is currently being trained to walk on a Halti and is learning commands- he’s a smart boy! He is thrilled to meet all people and gets along with other dogs- however, he can be a bit of a rough player with other dogs so he would need a canine companion that matches his play style. Goomba would thrive in an active household with a little bit of dog training experience.

Meet Willie

Willie is a 1-year-old black lab mix that came to us from an overcrowded shelter in Georgia through TSC’s rescue program. Willie has a typical lab personality- goofy,

fun loving, and affectionate! Unfortunately, whoever was Willie’s previous owner did not do much training with him. He needs a family to continue teaching his commands as well as teaching him that not everyone wants to be jumped on for a hug! Willie gets along with everyone he meets, dogs and humans alike, and would make a great companion to any household that is dedicated to keep working with him.

Willie

Meet Cleo

Cleo is a 2-1/2-year-old “XL-Bully” recently surrendered to the shelter. Cleo is a fun, affectionate girl that knows several commands- beauty AND brains! Cleo gets along with other dogs and seems to be fine meeting new people. She is extremely strong on a leash and will require continued training to work with that. We are seeking a dog-experienced home, especially with large breeds. Due to her size and strength we are recommending kids 12+ in the family. If you are interested in learning more about any of the dogs, please call 516-8696311 or email animalshelter@northhemp-

Goomba steadny.gov for adoption information. Please call the shelter during working hours (Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4p.m.) for more information about the adoption process at the shelter and to confirm availability. Please go to www.theshelterconnection.org for more information about and directions to the shelter. —Information from the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter, The Shelter Connection

Cleo (Photo credit: Maggie Mills Photography)

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Joining Voices Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

wo local choirs and a noted speaker will headline a special program honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during Black History Month. Joining Voices will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4, and will feature the voices of the Shireinu Choir of Long Island and Voices of Victory, the Gospel Choir of St. John’s University. Dana Arschin, three-time Emmy award winning journalist and the first ever storyteller for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) of Nassau County will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, a museum and center dedicated to building a better tomorrow by teaching about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all manifestations of intolerance, and a food bank that has been in existence for over four decades. In addition to teaching about the Holocaust, the HMTC promotes a resistance to prejudice and advocates respect for every human being which are sentiments held dear by Dr. King. St. John’s Bread and Life, established over 40 years ago to combat food insecurity in Brooklyn and Queens, has served over 20 million meals to those in need. “Joining Voices is a beautiful example of what can happen when people unite under the umbrella of shared values,” comments Dr. Nigel W. Gretton, conductor, Voices of Victory. A key part of the concert will be a performance of “Martin’s Dream” by David Burger,

based on Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech. “Even though this work has been performed many times, it has always been the composer’s dream to see a Jewish choir and a Gospel choir combine in fellowship to perform the piece publicly,” shares Deborah Tartell, conductor, Shireinu Choir of Long Island. “I am honored to have had the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Gretton to make the composer’s dream a reality,” she concludes. Keynote speaker Dana Arschin, three time Emmy award-winning former on-air TV reporter and fill in anchor for Fox 5 and News 12, is the first ever Storyteller for the HMTC. As a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, Ms. Arschin interviews survivors to preserve their unique and compelling stories for future generations. For the concert, she will discuss the longstanding relationship between the Jewish and Black communities and how their music has always shared elements. The Shireinu Choir of Long Island, under the direction of Deborah Tartell, was established in 2017 to celebrate Jewish culture and history through music. The choir has performed at many venues in the greater metropolitan area, including Citifield and the U.S.S. Intrepid where they were invited to sing The Star Spangled Banner. “Music has been called the universal language for a good reason. It allows everyone to express their desire for a better world without regard to religion or politics. The shared appreciation of the beauty in the song is a

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powerful force in bringing people together,” adds Ms. Tartell. Voices of Victory, under the direction of Dr. Gretton is the official gospel choir of St. John’s University. Composed of some of the most talented singers and instrumentalists at the university, Voices of Victory boasts an international membership from more than seven countries.

Joining Voices will be held at Temple Beth El of Great Neck, 5 Old Mill Rd., Great Neck, NY. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by visiting www.showtix4u.com and search Shireinu Choir of Long Island. —Submitted by the Shireinu Choir of Long Island

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Overturned Tractor Trailer In Lake Success On Friday, Jan. 12, the Nassau County Police Department reported a traffic advisory for those on the Long Island Expressway in Lake Success. The Nassau County Police Department reported, “Motorists should be advised that the Long Island Expressway is completely shut down at exit 34 eastbound for an overturned tractor trailer.” The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 3, Company 5, and the ambulance unit responded to the auto accident. The Nassau County Police Department later reported that the accident had been cleared and all lanes were open.

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Arrest Made In Great Neck

The overturned tractor trailer on the Long Island Expressway in Lake Success.

—Information from the Nassau County Police Department (pdnc.org) and the ManhassetLakeville Fire Department

A broader view of the overturned tractor trailer.

(Photos from the ManhassetLakeville Fire Department Company 3 Facebook)

House Fire In Great Neck Early in the morning on Saturday, Jan. 13, the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company was alerted to respond to a reported house fire. According to the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company, “Upon arrival, firefighters located and quickly extinguished a fire in the wall of a multi-family house. Manhasset -Lakeville Fire Department Ladder 8744 also responded to the scene to assist.” —Information from the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company

Scene of the reported house fire.

Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company responding to the fire. (Photos from the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company’s Facebook)

The Sixth Squad reports the arrest of a Harrison man for an incident that occurred on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at 2:55 p.m. in Great Neck. According to Detectives, Sixth Precinct officers responded to an Aster Lane residence for a possible Burglary in progress. After a thorough investigation officers were able to locate Robert Stewart, 39, of Harrison, in front of a home on Iris Lane and he was placed under arrest without incident. Defendant Stewart was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree and three Solicitation violations. He was arraigned on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main St., Hempstead. Subsequent to the investigation it was determined that the defendant was also responsible for a Grand Larceny that occurred in Great Neck on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. The defendant was soliciting work for construction jobs on homes; he would accept partial payment for these jobs then never complete the work.

Robert Stewart (Photo from the Nassau County Police Department | pdnc.org)

Detectives request if anyone feels they may also have been a victim of the defendant to contact the Sixth Squad at 516-573-6653 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous. Details by Detective Hurtt of the Sixth Squad. —Information from the Nassau County Police Department (pdnc.org)

Red Cross Response Update The American Red Cross on Long Island is helping 28 people after five events in Nassau and Suffolk counties between Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, 2024. The Red Cross responded to help people affected by a house fire on Pearce Place in Great Neck. The fire occurred on Jan. 13 at one household affecting five individuals. The Red Cross’s Long Island Disaster Action Team provided emergency assistance, including financial assistance, to meet the families’ immediate needs. The Red Cross also typically provides information packets regarding recovery resources and guidance, cleanup kits, comfort kits with personal care items, snacks, waters, and other items as needed. Red Cross caseworkers will continue to work with families to connect them with additional resources for long-term recovery needs. Any persons impacted by these disasters who need recovery assistance and have not already connected with Red Cross services should contact 1-877-RED CROSS (1-877-733-2767). The Red Cross reminds residents of winter storm preparedness tips with the following: Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, sleet, heavy snowfall, ice, and high winds. Stay safe by keeping anything that can catch fire at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from heat sources, such as space heaters and fireplaces. Know the signs of frostbite (pain, numbness, change of skin color) and hypothermia (shivering, confusion, drowsiness, slurred speech). Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow by taking frequent breaks and working with a partner, if possible. For more tips, visit redcross.org/winter. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us (@redcrossny) on Facebook, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn. —Submitted by the American Red Cross

JANUARY 24 - 30, 2024 • ANTON MEDIA GROUP

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

his year has many exciting movies in store. While there’s a seemingly endless collection of movies, TV shows and documentaries available on the many streaming platforms, nothing beats going to the local cinema and enjoying a new movie on a giant screen with buttery popcorn and soda. Not sure what’s coming out? Long Island Weekly has you covered. Check back in the spring to learn about the summer blockbusters! ..................

Mean Girls

Release Date: Jan. 12, 2024 Director: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr. Starring: Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Aulii Cravalho, Bebe Wood, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jenna Fischer, Jon Hamm, Ashley Park Summary: A new twist on the modern classic from Tina Fey. (Image via Unsplash)

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Madame Web

Release Date: Feb. 14, 2024 Director: S.J. Clarkson Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, Mike Epps, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet. Summary: Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. ...... ............

Bob Marley: One Love

Release Date: Feb. 14, 2024 Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring: Kingsley BenAdir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Umi Myers and Anthony Welsh. Summary: Bob Marley, One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. ..................

Dune, Part Two

Release Date: March 1, 2024 Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothée Chalamet,

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Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård Summary: Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. ..................

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Release Date: March 22, 2024 Director: Gil Kenan Starring: Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt Summary: When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. ..................

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Release Date: March 29, 2024 Director: Adam Wingard

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Starring: Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, Fala Chen, Alex Ferns, and Rachel House Summary: This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat. ..................

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movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. ..................

Back to Black

Release Date: May 10, 2024 Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson Starring: Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Lesley Manville, Eddie Marsan Summary: Back to Black is a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, Back to Black. ..................

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

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