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Walk Tall, Be A Bear

County Comptroller Phillips champions self-defense AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

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laine Phillips has worn many hats.

She has been Mayor of Flower Hill, a state senator, and is currently serving as Nassau County Comptroller.

She has also trained in the Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan for the last 28 years.

This practice has provided the Manhasset resident with a conversation point she uses to connect with people.

“I’ve been training for 28 years; I train five days a week. It’s a big part of my life.

So, particularly when I went into elected office, it gave me an opportunity. When people asked me about myself, I would obviously share that I was a martial artist,” said Phillips.

Once people know her extensive training, Phillips is often asked to teach self-defense classes. Recently she taught basic self-defense techniques to a group of fourth-grade Girl Scouts at Kwon Wellness, her training gym. Phillips stated that the grounding principles for both Girl Scouts and her martial arts practice share many similarities. This allows the Girl Scouts to connect more fully with the teaching. “What I found is, particularly with Girl Scouts, the Girl Scout Law and the Girl Scout Promise had very similar values to martial arts. We have these articles of faith in our martial arts lives: be loyal to your country, obedient to parents, live cooperatively with brothers and sisters and family. Be respectful to elders, faithful to teachers, faithful to friends.

And then there’s face conflict with justice

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Girl Scouts from Troop 512 learned basic self-defense moves.

and honor, never retreat from battle, and bear. Don’t walk looking at your phone. always finish what you start. These core Walk standing tall; look around. Be aware, values are very similar.” use your senses. Use your smell, use your Of course, it’s impossible to give a ears, use your eyes, and if needed, use your complete training in a single session. voice.”

Phillips stressed that what she Phillips’s martial arts journey shares with the children is actually began after the just a start. She stated, “it’s birth of her second child, giving you a couple of tools as a working mother and Be aware, use your in your toolbox, particsenses. Use your smell, regular commuter. She ularly for children. You done dance before for use your ears, use your had never want to scare them. exercise and was looking So I say to them, hopefully eyes, and if needed, use to move on. She was your voice.” they’ll never have to use seeking something that —Nassau County these. But it’s always good would help her move and Comptroller to have a tool in your toolbox, stay in shape, but also worked Elaine Phillips just in case.” her mind. “I started later. I didn’t For everyone, part of what she start martial arts until I was around imparts is basic environmental awareness.

36…In those days, the gym did not have “I tell the children, you can’t be a mouse. the classes like they have today. So I called You have to be strong and aggressive, a big Kwon Wellness and the person I spoke to

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said, ‘Look, we are a traditional martial art. We do a lot of sparring, but the whole philosophy in martial arts is there wouldn’t be no war, if everyone was a martial artist.

If I knew I could harm you, and you knew you could harm me, we’re not going to go after each other because there would be respect and peace.”

She still has the same instructor, at the same gym. “I watched him and I thought, ‘oh my god. It’s beautiful.’ It was martial, but with this beautiful art. He could have been at American Ballet Theatre... I still train with my instructor, who is now in his early 70s. He teaches three days a week.”

She just received her sixth degree black belt, a series of 12 hour tests over the course of six days. For Philips, this is a life-long commitment to a true art form. “I don’t jump as high as I used to, but I’m still jumping. It’s my job to share the art.”

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Boy Scouts; Still Exploring In a world where phones and television are ubiquitous, kids need to explore the great outdoors and learn valuable skills.

Enter the Boy Scouts of America – an organization dedicated to growing kids’ characters, leadership, and giving them a love for adventure.

With a legacy spanning over a century, the Boy Scouts offer a gateway to a world filled with exploration, leadership, and growth. The idea of Boy Scouts is to foster both individuality and teamwork within the youth, the organization stands as a beacon, inviting the youth to embark on a journey filled with thrilling experiences and invaluable teachings.

One of the primary draws of joining the Boy Scouts is the chance to connect with nature. From camping under a starlit sky to mastering survival skills, the Scouts provide a platform for young enthusiasts to develop a deep appreciation for the environment and its wonders. Through hands-on activities like hiking, fishing, and wilderness exploration, Scouts gain not just an understanding but also an important respect for the natural world.

Moreover, the Boy Scouts empower youth to become well-rounded individuals. By engaging in many skills, ranging from learning first aid to craftsmanship, scouts learn important skills that prepare them for life’s challenges. The organization’s emphasis on leadership development, community

Tower Foundation Presents: Denim And Diamonds

The Tower Foundation of Manhasset invites you to join them at their 2024 Dinner Dance. The theme this year is Denim and Diamonds. Tickets are now available for purchase, as well as digital journal ads and sponsorships, at www.tower2024.givesmart. com The Tower Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 1991 by memScouts hone their skills at archery and other bers of the Manhasset community to propursuits. (Photos by Timothy Katsoulis) vide grants to the Manhasset Public Schools to enrich the experience of the students, service, and merit badges puts a sense of particularly in the areas of arts and technolresponsibility and confidence, shaping ogy. Tower has donated over $2.4 million them into capable leaders. to Manhasset schools to fund a variety of Beyond the practical skills acquired, the innovative initiatives. They have funded bonds that are made within the Boy Scouts engineering equipment for the Innovation community are lifelong. The friendships Lab; state-of-the-art Library/Media Center formed during shared adventures and the mentorship received from dedicated leaders at the high school; Google chromebooks; create a supportive network that extends far interactive whiteboards; infrastructure for WiFi; purchase of musical instruments beyond scouting years. and sports broadcasting systems; zSpace, To all young minds seeking excitement, knowledge, and a sense of belonging, consider joining the Boy Scouts, adventure awaits! The Boy Scouts of America promise to shape character, build skills, and forge friendships that last a lifetime.

For more information and to find local scouting units, please go to beascout. scouting.org —Submitted by James Griffith, a Life Scout in The flag of the village of Plandome Troop 71 Plandome Heights has been lowered to half staff in respect of the passing of Gus Panopoulos, trustee, beloved colleague, friend and neighbor, who passed away suddenly on February 3, 2024. Gus was 53.

Gus was taken too soon and he was taken too quickly.

Our hearts go out to his wife, Irene, and his two daughters. Along with his devoted wife and loving daughters he is survived by cherished parents, a brother, a sister and uncle, along with so many friends in the community at large. Gus leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter.

Gus was known for his unwavering generosity and infectious sense of humor, which brought joy to the lives of everyone he encountered. He had a remarkable The scouts get to spend time in nature. ability to light up any room with his charm and wit and his friendships were filled with

a 3-D virtual reality learning experience; future-Ready classrooms in all Manhasset schools; and the Teacher Grant Program for Summer Study, which provides yearly funds for professional development.

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The Village Of Plandome Heights Reflects On The Passing Of Trustee Gus Panopoulos warmth and laughter.

After practicing law as a partner at a top law firm, Gus chose to work in entrepreneurial activities with his family. That included operating the famous restaurant Frankie and Johnnies Steak House in New York. Gus’s legal and business acumen made him a talented trustee. Gus’s strong love of the Village and its residents made him an extraordinary trustee. A gregarious and warm man by nature, he was widely loved, including by his colleagues on the board. His sharp wit could take the edge off any situation. His loss, so soon and so quickly, is difficult for his family, friends, colleagues and the Village.

We celebrate Gus and the profound impact he had on those around him; his memory will live on in our hearts.

—Submitted by the Village Of Plandome Heights

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Town Board Summary an upcoming court date and that the Town could not act until that was decided.

The next speaker spoke about her concerns regarding wildlife in the more natural areas of the Town. She wanted a page added to the town site with instructions and tips for how to deal with wild animals in town. She also asked that the landscaping feature more aolsen@antonmediagroup.com native plants. She volunteered to assist with these he Town of North Hempstead town efforts. Councilmember board held their monthly meeting February 6. The meeting opened with Dalimonte asked for her the public comment period. What follows is to coordinate a time to a brief summary of those remarks and then speak about these ideas.

Next, a resident spoke select resolutions; for more details, please visit the Town website to view the complete about the difficulties of parking in Port archived footage of the meeting.

Washington.

The first three members of the public There were two people spoke about a situation on Brussel Drive in who spoke about the plight New Hyde Park. One of the houses on this of feral and unwanted pet cats street has been occupied by individuals whose right to be in the home is in dispute. in Town. (For more information on this It was stated that the individuals involved in ongoing discussion, please see the article “Still Out In The Cold” below.) the dispute claimed to have a lease for the A resident wanted to know what progress home signed by the previous owner, who is had been made on the noise abatement. deceased. One person who spoke said that This is still in the data collection phase. her parents live on the street and were atA resident wanted to know who pays for tacked by the individuals. Councilmember tree removals in different situations.

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Erin Lipinsky thanked the board for participating in the polar plunge.

When public comment was over, the Port Washington Parking resolution that was tabled last month was called out of turn.

Councilmember Scott voiced objections over Dalimonte’s addressing the issue with the public instead of coming to him. Dalimonte went on to explain how the suspension of the fee had come about, what it is, and how it works.

Councilmember Troiano stated that the resolutions are available before the vote specifically to give them time to be reviewed. The public comment on this issue was that there should be an accounting of this before the next budget.

The item passed unanimously. (For more information, please see the Port Washington News.)

Resolution 8 was also called out of order.

There was extensive praise for Bishop Lionel Harvey, and then the Board voted

unanimously to name a portion of Prospect Ave in New Cassel for the Bishop.

Resolution 43 discussed establishing EV charging stations in certain shopper spots of a mixed use parking lot in Port Washington.

The Board decided that more clarification was needed about the rules surrounding these spots, and the item was continued.

Resolution 49 dealt with the cost of living increase (COLA) for recent hires. The date listed in the resolution was March 6.

Supervisor DeSena wanted to amend the date to February 6. Dalimonte and Troiano both suggested the date should be January 1. The resolution is amended to January 1, and then DeSena immediately amended again to February 6, as she had originally planned. Troiano, Liu, and Dalimonte all voted no to amend from Jan 1 to Feb 6. They also voted no on the final resolution.

Resolution 51 presented the Supervisor’s Capital Plan. The CSEA president spoke about needed upgrades in the Westbury Highway yard and buildings in need of updates in order to be in compliance with ADA. Dalimonte also asked that Sunset Park be removed since the Town does not own that property, but the Board was advised that all items are pending transfer of ownership. This resolution passed unanimously.

Still Out In The Cold

Local resident continues to champion the cats AMANDA OLSEN aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

Stuart Kroll is nothing if not persistent.

He has been petitioning the Town of North Hempstead on behalf of neglected cats for years. Kroll, along with a group of dedicated advocates, protests outside town hall before almost every board meeting.

Kroll restated that the Town of North Hempstead is the only town that does not provide a place for cats. (As previously reported by Anton Media group, the small Town of Shelter Island also does not have a cat shelter. Other towns either have a place for cats in their shelters or contract with non-profit animal welfare groups to handle cats.)

Rather than being a place to bring feral cats and warehouse them inside, a cat shelter would provide housing for cats who had previously been pets, who, for whatever reason, are no longer in that person’s care. Kroll stated that there seems to be a misunderstanding as to the purpose of a cat shelter. “People are under the misapprehension that a cat shelter is going to get overwhelmed with feral cats. That’s not the

Stuart Kroll of Great Neck has been a fierce advocate for the humane treatment of feral cats, as well as building a cat shelter in the Town of North Hempstead. (Photo

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purpose of a cat shelter…the cats that are going to be there are going to be socialized cats that are in there for emergency purposes; because somebody’s either taken ill or died, or there’s some emergency in the family, something along those lines.” Kroll said.

Feral cats typically cannot be socialized to live with people, although there are

exceptions. A cat shelter is important to house ferals temporarily, if they need medical care and while they are being monitored after being spayed. Currently, female cats who are being fixed as part of the trap and neuter (TNR) are not provided with a place to recover after the surgery. The individual who trapped them is usually expected to house them for the recovery period.

TNR is another aspect of humane care that Kroll feels strongly about. The current TNR program runs once a month, which makes it difficult to catch ferals and bring them on the day the surgery is available. Other towns offer the surgery more frequently, allowing them to service more cats and keep populations in check. “(If) I try to trap cats tomorrow, there’s no guarantee I’m going to get them. The weather could be bad, or they could just not be there. There are 8 million things that can happen that will not enable you to be successful. But if I were living in Hempstead, then if I didn’t catch them today, I could catch them tomorrow and take them in.” Kroll said. One way to combat this is to have more vets available to perform the surgery.

Money is available from the state government for shelter improvements through the Companion Animal Capital fund. “That money could go towards a new, joint facility. You need a joint cat/dog shelter. Right now they’ve got employees and they’re taking care of dogs. So if you bring in cats, there’ll be some additional cost, like the cost of cat food and cat medicines. But the cost won’t be as great as if you had a separate facility for cats and a separate one for dogs,” Kroll said.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Manhasset Crew Seeks New Students

Since its founding in 2001, Manhasset Crew has been a top performer locally and nationally in high school rowing, with the team claiming 10 national championships and over 40 state championships in its 23year history. This past year was no different, as the team started the season off strong by winning 10 out of 15 events at Long Island Championships and being crowned overall champion for the third year in a row. At the New York State Scholastic Championship in Saratoga, the team won its 44th state title with 11 boats finishing in the top three in the state in their respective classes. The season culminated with a third-place finish at the 2023 US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota.

The team is looking to build on its success and win all three competitive regattas scheduled for this spring. New for this year, the team will be racing internationally, when the squad will be traveling to St. Catharine’s, Ontario in May to compete at the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association Championships, a premier event hosting the best school teams in the US and Canada.

Well known for its competitive success, the team also receives top marks in college recruitment, having had athletes recruited to continue their rowing careers at nearly every top 50 university in the country.

In 2023 three seniors were recruited to continue their athletic journeys at Cornell, MIT, and Hobart; for 2024 the team already has one commitment to Boston University.

Manhasset Crew is a varsity and middle school sports program open to all

The team is very supportive.

Crew is a great way to enjoy the water.

In the last few years, Manhasset Crew has won multiple awards.

Manhasset students in the fall and spring seasons. The team also runs learn to row, skills enhancement, physical training and competitive rowing programs open to everyone – including adults - in the summer,

and a fitness program in the winter season.

Manhasset student athletes interested in joining the program are encouraged to reach out via email to mgmt@manhassetcrew.org. More information about the team

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and its programs, including summer camp programs open to middle and high schoolers from all communities, can be found at www.manhassetcrew.org —Submitted by Manhasset Crew

Great Neck Resident Sets New Fundraising Record At 2024 Polar Plunge with intellectual disabilities in the Special Olympics NY community.

“The money goes directly to our local athletes,” Rebecca Hoffman, director of development for Special Olympics New York jprisco@antonmediagroup.com told the Great Neck Record. “We provide 22 Olympic-style sports to children and adults On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Town of North with intellectual disabilities. We give them Hempstead hosted the Special Olympics the opportunity to train and compete, and New York Polar Plunge. The plunge took place at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port we never charge them a dollar for anything.

We provide opportunities that they’re Washington. Every year, Special Olympics not given in their school district or on the New York organizes polar plunges around the state to raise funds for local Special Olympics athletes. The polar plunge attracts thousands of Special Olympics supporters and thrill seekers across the country. This year, Special Olympics New York has planned about ten polar plunges across the state, beginning in November and finishing up in early April.

The Town of North Hempstead hosts the Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge to show support for the Special Olympics and raise funds for local athletes. The The 2024 Special Olympics New York Polar Polar Plunge supports year-round sports Plunge in the Town of North Hempstead. training and competition, as well as health (Photo from the Port Washington Fire Departand inclusion programs for individuals ment’s Facebook)

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community soccer teams.”

Great Neck resident Erin Lipinsky fundraises each year for the Polar Plunge. This year marks his tenth year participating in the “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Plunge. He has been a longtime member of the Great Neck Spirits Basketball Team for Special Olympics NY. Lipinksy has consistently been the top fundraiser in New York. In March of 2022, Lipinksy raised $23,290 for Special Olympics New York at the Polar Plunge. At the 2023

Lipinsky at North Hempstead Beach Park for the 2024 “Freezin’ For A Reason” Polar Plunge. (Photo by Joe Oginski)

Polar Plunge in late March, Lipinsky raised more than he expected and beat his previous record by raising $28,000 for Special Olympics New York.

This year, Lipinsky broke his own fundraising record, once again making him the top individual fundraiser of the event. Lipinsky raised $32,000 for Special Olympics New York at this year’s Polar Plunge.

Hoffman shared that there were 110 plungers at North Hempstead’s Polar Plunge, raising a total of $63,000.

Town Councilmember Christine Liu and Mariann Dalimonte with Polar Plunge participants.

(Photo from Councilmember Christine Liu’s Facebook)

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George Walter Rocklein December 9, 1935 - January 29, 2024 George Walter Rocklein was born on December 9, 1935 to George Washington Rocklein, Jr., a Mechanical Engineer who worked for Pfizer, and Beatrice Sophie Elly Rocklein (neé Granz), a homemaker. He was called “Rocky” by his closest friends and family; rambunctious and curious as a youth, he was lucky to have survived his childhood.

Raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and then Manhasset, Long Island as an older teen, George attended Cornell University and earned a BS in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. Early in his career, he worked for WJ Barney, he then engineered bridges for Hardesty & Hanover and later moved onto Grumman as a designer, where he was fortunate enough to work on the Apollo Lunar Module (yes, the one that went to the moon).

A hopeless romantic, George was introduced to Helen Elizabeth Murphy by Bill and Virginia D’Antonio and on their first blind date fell head-over-heels in love with the “light of his life.” They married September 7, 1963 and raised three children in Manhasset, NY. They had a large fun-loving group of friends and enjoyed going on trips, dancing, and entertaining at each other’s homes.

A self-proclaimed family man, George decided to work closer to home and accepted a position at the Town of North Hempstead in the department of Public Works as a Civil Engineer; he worked there with his childhood best friend, Bill D’Antonio, until his retirement at the age of 55.

George had a vibrant sense of humor that he held onto until the very end. He loved old movies and playing the stock market, as well as collecting garage sale treasures; he was a yard sale mavin and could find the best screw or hammer there was to be found. He collected swords, war souvenirs, medals, padlocks, keys, spurs, flags, pocketknives, plum bobs, old books, drafting instruments, interesting tools, watches (even broken ones), and valueless foreign currency: all of which he cherished and proudly showed off to almost anyone who was interested in a tour of his troves. He also loved the card game Bridge, a hearty pot roast, dinner at Villa Milano, and a cup of Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant’s pea soup.

George is survived by his 3 children, George Walter Rocklein, Jr. of Lake Forest, IL, Kathleen Rocklein Sontag of Manhasset, NY, and Jean Rocklein Palmer of Huntington, NY, as well as his six grandchildren, Emily, 20, Cameron, 19, Ian, 19, Alison, 17, Megan, 17, and Brooke, 14.

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Manhasset Library Book Club Join the Manhasset Library Book Club at 10 a.m. in the Community Room for a lively discussion of Small Things Like These with librarian Cheryl. Bill Furlong makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. Already an international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.

Project Independence: This Life of Mine Sharing and creating new memories through journaling This 6-session guided journaling group will inspire you to record the unique details and stories of your life, both for yourself and for your family and friends. This class is facilitated by Gail Selis, Gerontologist and takes place from 2-3 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library. Registration is required.

Journals will be provided. Please call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for more information.

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Annual Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a fun event for bird watchers of all ages and abilities, from beginners to experts. The annual GBBC will be held Friday, February 16, through Monday, February 19, 2024. Participants are needed! To help, you will need to count birds for at least 15 minutes for one or more days of the four-day event. Each checklist submitted during the GBBC helps researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society learn more about how birds are doing and how to protect them. For more information, visit www.birdcount. org

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Safe Boating Courses America’s Boating Club regularly holds both virtual and in person boating safety classes. Club members, as well as non-members, participate via Zoom from throughout Long Island. The

typical class is taught over five sessions held from 7pm - 9pm once a week.

Squadron: Sewanhaka District: 3 America’s Boating Course - 8hr Contact: George Winsper Phone: 516-333-6297 Email: gwins12345@aol.com Location: Freeport Library Address: 144 Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY Start Date: MAR 09 Time: 09:00 a.m.

Squadron: Sewanhaka District: 3 America’s Boating Course - 8hr Contact: George Winsper Phone: 516-333-6297 Email: gwins12345@aol.com Location: Long Beach Middle School Address: Lido Blvd, Long Beach, NY Start Date: MAR 19 Time: 07:00 p.m.

Squadron: Captree District: 3 America’s Boating Course Contact: Eugene Johnson Phone: 631-921-3403 Email: pwrbtr@aol.com Location: Zoom Start Date: MAR 26 Time: 07:00 p.m.

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Art League Overcomes Flood’s Fury Galleries, classrooms reopen after months of reconstruction

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ast fall’s torrential rain had a devastating impact on many local businesses and organizations. One of the most affected was the Art League of Long Island. Their facility, located in Dix Hills, rests in a small depression, allowing the flow of water to accumulate both inside and outside the building. Due to a clogged drain, water from the exit ramp of the Northern State Parkway was able to flow directly into the property. Additionally, faulty windows on the second floor caused water damage in some rooms. Thankfully, almost no art was lost; only two murals were damaged.

The total investment in these efforts amounts to approximately $500,000.

Home Depot contributed $10,000 worth of kitchen furniture and furnishings, and Zurn industries generously donated $11,000 in plumbing products. “(We appreciate) the folks who are coming to volunteer their time. Without the support, all of that adds up. But we were just so fortunate that people wanted us to succeed,” said Marianne Della Croce, executive director of the Art League.

The turnaround on the cleanup and construction was careful and deliberate, but with an eye on the calendar. It was important to keep the timeline as tight as possible, to keep the Art League community intact.

“The initial work on the building to remove any of the material damage by the flood took about two weeks. And then we hired Anthony Lauto with Camber strategies, and he coordinated a lot of the contractors to put the building and the grounds back together again. (it was) two months with doing the construction work and then one month of us putting the studios and gallery space back together. We really wanted to make sure that we knew that people were aware that we were coming back, you know, like I never wanted us to stop. I didn’t want people to go elsewhere for classes or to look elsewhere to meet their fellow artists.” Della Croce said.

The comprehensive reconstruction effort included renovations to both the building and grounds. Critical infrastructure enhancements, such as the installation of six catch basins, a new concrete walkway, updated foundation curbing, a water dam, and additional drywells, ensure a solid foundation for the future. Essential repairs extend to the parking lot and internal spaces, encompassing sheetrock and drywall patching, improved insulation, repainting

Classes were held at community partner facilities through “Art On The Move”.

The damage from the flood was extensive. (Photos by Art League of Long Island)

The gallery held its ribbon cutting ceremony February 8. of the Jeanie Tengelsen and Strolling Galleries, installation of new flooring, and studio enhancements for improved lighting and storage.

After the complete cessation of operations during the pandemic, it was important to the organization to continue as close as possible to business as usual.

To that end, the Art League was able to move most classes to partner organizations. “We called them our “on the move” classes. We were able to keep up with our core painting and drawing classes. Nassau Community College lent us a classroom for the whole semester; that was wonderful.

We did classes at the Spirit of Huntington,

at Half Hollow Hills High School; the Long Island Museum offered to give us classroom space. We had a holiday art fair that normally we do here at the building, but we did that over at Vanderbilt Elementary School. So by using our neighborhood, we were able to keep things going, which was wonderful,” Della Croce said.

Classes in ceramics, watercolor, pastels, jewelry, collage, and painting, and the Teen and Young Artist programs found satellite homes. They also partnered with Empire Mazda of Huntington, to host an onsite Instructor’s Exhibition that opened on January 20, 2024.

The Members Exhibition, which opened on February 10, marked the inaugural exhibit in the newly reconstructed Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. Simultaneously, the annual GoAPE High School Student Exhibition will be showcased at the end of the month in the Strolling Gallery. Classes resumed on February 6 in freshly repaired, cleaned and painted studios. “People can expect all of the regular events that they’ve known and come to love, plus new ones like the Gay Pride event. They can look forward to a regular exhibition schedule. All their favorite instructors are coming back.

It’s business as usual.” Della Croce said.

Looking toward the future, The League is working hard to reestablish its LGBTQIA+, Mental Health and Veteran programs within the next month. They have also hired new instructors and scheduled new classes, offering even more time slots and diversity.

Della Croce expressed the Art League’s commitment to their community and the bonds they have built. “What really drove us to keep going was to make sure that we were able to keep the community together, either through the classes or the exhibits, or just knowing that we would all be back home really soon.”

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he Iron Claw was released in the U.S. on December 22, 2023, and since has received great reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and Metacritic. A24 and Director Sean Durkin were given the opportunity to tell the tragic story of the Von Erich family and they ran with it. The movie is through the eyes of Kevin Von Erich as he and his brothers start their wrestling careers. It stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Lily James, and Holt McCallany in an impressive ensemble. Efron, White, Harris Dickinson, and Stanley Simons play the Von Erich brothers and McCallany plays the father, Fritz Von Erich. The movie tackles toxic masculinity, substance abuse, and dealing with depression in an enthralling fashion.

Kevin was the first to follow his dad’s footsteps and step into the wrestling ring, aiming to win the NWA title that had avoided his father throughout his career. The title took over the life of Fritz as he became obsessed with it, feeling cheated out of getting it. He lived vicariously through his children and the pressure began to weigh heavily on his kids. Kevin aspired to make his father proud but ultimately just wanted to live with his brothers on a big ranch forever and enjoy family time.

David Von Erich, played by Harris Dickinson, began wrestling a year after his brother and quickly surpassed his brother Kevin for a title shot. At Kevin’s wedding in the movie, David is seen throwing up by Kevin. Kevin warns David to take time to get healthy before going to Japan to wrestle for the world title but David plays it down and in Japan, he dies in his hotel room of intestine inflammation.

That was the first of the on-screen Von Erich deaths. Fritz and Doris Von Erich had a child, Jack, before the brothers shown in the film, who died at the young age of six. Stanley Simons played Michael Von Erich. Fritz always looked down upon Michael and forced him into wrestling despite his wanting to be a musician. Kevin tried to get Doris to have Fritz ease up on Michael throughout the movie but she told him it was something for him and his brothers to do. Michael suffered an injury in a wrestling match and needed surgery. During his surgery, he suffered from toxic shock syndrome that changed him forever. He wasn’t able to play the guitar like he used to and he took his own life by overdosing on pills.

The role of Kerry Von Erich was played

by The Bear and Shameless star Jeremy Allen White. Kerry was Fritz’s favorite

(From left to right) Harris Dickinson, Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Stanley Simons play the Von Erich brothers in A24’s The Iron Claw. (Images by A24)

The Iron Claw: Downfall Of A Wrestling Dynasty Bring tissues

The promotional poster for Iron Claw. child who was an Olympic athlete but after Jimmy Carter initiated a boycott for the 1980 Olympics he started to get into professional wrestling with his brothers.

In the movie, he finally captures the title that has evaded his family for years and goes for a motorcycle ride after drinking to celebrate. In the next scene he is shown missing a leg due to an accident he got into that night. In a phone call with Kevin, he expressed his desire to join his brothers in the afterlife and shot himself in the woods. Kevin and Fritz found him

and Kevin jumped on his father, blaming him.

Whether you knew about the Von Erich family or not this movie hit you like a ton of bricks. I am a wrestling fan and knew very little about the tragedies. After this movie, I researched more about it because the emotions of the film sat with me for hours after viewing it. When I first heard A24 Films picked up the film I instantly couldn’t wait to watch it. Having two mainstream actors like Efron and White in a wrestling film was uplifting

as a fan because they learned how to wrestle and not just wing it out there.

They had to train to get the moves down and showed just how hard it is to wrestle.

Durkin didn’t work with Kevin on the film but after seeing the film Kevin gave it his blessing.

The movie was snubbed at the Oscars, and Efron deserved a nomination for his work in this film. I believe that this is his best acting yet. The shape he got in and the emotion he showed throughout was truly captivating. You felt the brotherhood, you felt the insurmountable pressure from Fritz, and you felt the anxiety from Kevin to keep his family intact throughout this movie. This was a tearjerker from start to finish, so much so that they decided to omit including a different brother, Chris Von Erich, who also took his own life. If you were able to hold in your tears until the end, Durkin made sure there would be no dry eyes during the last scene with Kevin and his children. Kevin tears up looking at his kids playing and when his kids ask why he is crying he tells them because he doesn’t have his brothers anymore. His kids console him by telling him they’ll be his brother. I highly recommend this movie, but be ready to be taken aback by how powerful it is.

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The Season of Love Lent is a season of purification and enlightenment that prepares people to celebrate Easter, which is a time of resurrection and new life. This year, Ash Wednesday happens to fall on Saint Valentine’s Day. So I’ve been reimagining the forty days of Lent as the “Season of Love!”

Some old-time Catholics might remember that decades ago Lent was seen as a time of severe self-denial. People considered “giving up” something to prove their self-control and their commitment to God. Some looked at Lent as a time to make a new set of resolutions after those of New Year’s fell apart.

However if we look at Lent as the season of love, then what we do during these holy days ahead will be more about joy than gloom. After all, what is love? It is effectively willing the good of the beloved. What does THAT mean?

Consider a person you want to love. What is good for that person?

How can you help make that good happen?

Here’s an example: A friend of yours has been overwhelmed with work, caring for children and caring for aging parents. What would be good for that person? How could you reach out to help? The three traditional actions of Lent can apply here: Prayer, Fasting & Good Works.

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First pray. God knows what your friend needs. God knows your talents and abilities. When we pray God can reveal to us how our abilities can help the friend in need. And sometimes we will be surprised at what God inspires us to do. It might not be what we first thought of. Prayer certainly can unleash God’s creative spirit within us.

Next fast. Fasting involves giving up something. When we consider fasting to be an act of love, it ceases to be a mere test of will. We might give up our time – put down the phone, stop binge watching Netflix, etc. Who can we help by sharing our time? Consider that overwhelmed friend.

Perhaps we could

visit the parents once a week.

Or offer to drive the kids to their various games and activities. Or order a meal for the family one night. We give up something in order to lovingly give to another.

And finally, doing good works.

Traditionally this has involved almsgiving – sharing what we have with the poor. But poverty is more than financial need. Our good works can involve visiting a lonely person or including them in our activities. We can use the time or finances gained by our fasting in service of others. What else does our prayer inspire

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us to do for that overwhelmed friend?

By looking at Lent as a season of love, it opens us up to all kinds of meaningful and joy filled moments of care for others. Why not keep a little love journal where you can write down insights from prayer and the good deeds that fasting allows? Make a plan each week so that you have some love goals. Then put them into action.

This year remember: you can’t spell VaLENTines without Lent!

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LIGHT For Charity: Family And Children’s Association In this new column of L.I.G.H.T. FOR CHARITY™ (my acronym for ‘Long Island Giving Help Together For Charity’), I shine a light on a Long Island-based charity named the Family & Children’s Association (FCA). Based in Garden City, FCA is a 501(c)(3) organization that strives to make all of Long Island a better place to live, work and raise a family.

FCA provides help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable families, children, seniors, individuals and communities. It does this by providing a wide range of impactful programs and services across many areas of important need. FCA’s operations include programs in the areas of (1) substance use and addiction services; (2) mental health; (3) senior and adult services; (4) youth services; (5) patient support; (6) immigrant resources; (7) community outreach and support; and (8) residential / emergency shelter.

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Examples of FCA’s specific programs include: (1) a licensed outpatient program that provides counseling for those struggling with alcohol or drug use; (2) a “Children’s Mental Health & Wellness Division”, through which FCA offers a wide array of services designed to promote the health and wellness of children and their families; (3) a team of Certified Recovery Peer Advocates trained to meet with individuals and

families within hospitals and the community who are struggling with substance use disorder; (4) helping senior citizens find ways to live with dignity, safety and independence, through offering Alzheimer’s caregiver support programs, elder abuse prevention services, senior in-home assistance and nursing home advocacy; (5) support for individuals with mental and/ or behavioral health issues and their families, through therapy services, rehabilitation services and family peer support services provided through support groups, individualized action plans, home

visits and other more tailored solutions; and (6) an Immigrant Resource Center with helpline counselors providing referrals to food pantries, immigration resources, case management and short-term counseling, with services available in both English and Spanish. All of these are only some examples of FCA’s services.

It’s truly amazing to see how one organization provides so many valuable services across so many areas. All of these services help achieve the FCA’s official mission which is: “to protect and strengthen Long Island’s most vulnerable families, children, seniors, individauls and communities”, and official vision: “a Long Island where a legacy of optimal health, educational success, and economic security passes from one generation to the next.”

To help support FCA, you can visit the FCA’s website at www. fcali.org.

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We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy In NY High Schools

BY BETTY A. ROSA AND THOMAS P. DINAPOLI

Financial literacy should be taught in all New York schools. When students take a financial literacy course, they learn personal finance, budgeting, and investing. They become better equipped and informed to make important financial decisions in the future that could impact their long-term financial success and quality of life.

There is no question that investing in financial literacy will pay dividends for our young people later in life.

Recently, the state Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended to the Board of Regents that financial literacy should be a graduation requirement.

As part of the process to examine New York’s graduation measures, the commission surveyed hundreds of New Yorkers, asking: “What knowledge, skills, and/or experiences do you think are important for all students to have by the end of high school?” One of the most frequent responses was, “Financial literacy: loans, managing money, living within one’s means, saving for retirement …”

Financial literacy clearly has the attention of the public and a required course in our high schools is being given serious consideration by the state Education

Department. The department also is examining ways to integrate financial literacy across academic disciplines throughout a student’s academic career. Students should learn age-appropriate topics about money; its value; how to save, invest and spend; and how to budget as the number of financial decisions increase and as more students decide to go to college and incur student loan debt.

Just as teens are required to take a driver’s education course before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, we have a responsibility to empower students with the skills to effectively manage their finances before applying for a credit card, student loan or mortgage. It’s time for New York to catch up to states who for decades have taught a financial literacy course and required it for high school graduation.

In Utah, where the 2008 class was the first required to take a financial education course, the benefits have been measured.

According to a program review in 2018 by the state’s auditor, Utah high school graduates have greater financial knowledge and better financial behaviors. Further, the state auditor found the course’s standards provided “vital life skills that apply to all students regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.”

Experts and researchers have also seen positive outcomes of financial literacy

Betty A. Rosa education in Georgia, Idaho, and Texas, with those states reporting relatively higher credit scores and lower relative delinquency rates for students who took a course compared to those who did not.

In New York, only 20 high schools offer a stand-alone, semester-long personal finance course that may be a requirement to graduate, according to nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance.

Akron High School in upstate New York for example, began offering personal finance in 2016, and the course became a requirement for graduation in 2018.

Students graduate knowing important topics like compound interest, debt,

Thomas P. DiNapoli credit scores, how to start saving, and most importantly, how to be ready for a financial emergency.

Young adults are increasingly facing higher levels of debt whether from student loans or credit cards, and many from lower-income households fall victim to predatory lending, scams, and high-interest loans. Preventing these common financial pitfalls starts with financial literacy education in all our schools.

Financial literacy can be a great equalizer for students, and New York cannot afford to wait. It is in the state’s economic and social interests to offer personal finance in our schools now.

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Personalization and customization Home gym trends increasingly emphasize personalization and customization to meet individual fitness goals. Adjustable equipment, modular setups, and tailored workout plans contribute to creating an environment that caters to the unique needs and preferences of users.

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he realm of home gyms has undergone a dynamic transformation in recent years, driven by a confluence of factors such as technological advancements, changing fitness preferences, and the global emphasis on health and well-being. Here are some prominent trends shaping the landscape of home gyms: Smart fitness technology One of the most significant trends in home gyms is the integration of smart fitness technology. From interactive workout mirrors and touchscreen exercise equipment to fitness apps that track and analyze performance, technology is enhancing the home workout experience. These innovations offer personalized training routines, virtual classes, and real-time performance metrics, bringing a touch of the gym atmosphere into the home.

Compact and multi-functional equipment The demand for space-efficient and versatile workout equipment is on the rise.

Homeowners are opting for compact exercise machines that can be easily folded or stowed away. Additionally, there is a growing preference for multi-functional equipment that allows users to engage in a variety of exercises without the need for multiple devices, promoting efficient and diverse workouts.

Emphasis on recovery and self-care The importance of recovery in fitness routines is gaining recognition. Home gyms now include tools like foam rollers, massage guns, and recovery-focused accessories to promote post-workout recuperation. The integration of recovery practices underscores a comprehensive approach to health and fitness.

A viirtual fitness class. Photo source Getty Images Virtual fitness classes and streaming services With the advent of high-speed internet and streaming services, virtual fitness classes have become a staple in home gyms.

Subscription-based platforms offering live or on-demand workouts led by professional trainers cater to a diverse range of fitness preferences, from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to yoga and dance.

Wellness spaces beyond exercise Home gyms are evolving into holistic wellness spaces that extend beyond traditional exercise.

Incorporating features such as meditation corners, relaxation zones, and dedicated spaces for recovery, these wellness-focused

An interactive workout mirror

Sustainable and eco-friendly choices An emerging trend in home gyms is a focus on sustainability. Users are opting for eco-friendly workout equipment made from recycled materials, energy-efficient lighting, and sustainable flooring options.

This reflects a broader societal shift towards environmentally conscious choices in all aspects of life.

Trends in home gyms illustrate a shift towards smart, versatile, and holistic fitness solutions that cater to the evolving needs and preferences of individuals. The home gym is no longer just a space for physical exercise; it has become a dynamic and personalized hub for overall well being.

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he American Airpower Museum is partnering with the Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, offering internships for local high school students pursuing various careers in aviation. One example is the current internship program for Aviation Operations Teacher Evan Damadeo’s afternoon classes of graduating seniors.

Mr. Damadeo graduated with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he obtained his Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Instrument Airplane Rating, plus a Certified Flight InstructorInstrument while completing college. He is also Chief Flight Instructor and General Manager of a local Fixed Based Operator located on Long Island since 2015. Mr. Damadeo’s students intern every Thursday and Friday afternoon for a full year at American Airpower Museum (AAM) at Republic Airport. His students are responsible for maintaining the Museum’s military aircraft by cleaning and waxing them.

They also learn about aircraft mechanical systems and aviation history while working

Students observing a flight simulation (Photos courtesy of Larry Starr, for the AAM) at the Museum.

Barry Tech’s industry partner Lawrence Starr, Museum Manager, has mentored Barry Tech high school student interns at

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AAM for 10 years. He described the wide variety of tasks that students are able to undertake. “They do anything from changing what we call ‘pig pads’—the oil pads which

In 2022, students were able to repair an old engine. collect oil dripping from the planes—to cleaning the airplanes themselves. We’ve

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It’s never too early to plan for summer. Hofstra Summer Camps is open for registration!

A favorite of Long Island families for 40 years, Hofstra Summer Camps provides campers in grades K through 12 an exciting opportunity to explore their passions, learn new skills, or become better athletes in any of our 50+ camps. Campers benefit from use of Hofstra’s state-of-the-art facilities, and our included lunch and transportation options make us the preferred choice for parents.

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AVIATION CAREERS from page 3B had a couple of projects. One was, we were restoring a cutaway model of a radio engine. BOCES sent 4-6 students to have hands-on experience with that process. This year, we are restoring an airplane that isn’t going to fly that they get to work on a little bit... We’ve had students polish aluminum on static aircrafts.”

It is important to the AAM that students are able to undergo helpful, and most importantly hands-on, experiences. “We try to put [the interns] together with some of our guys who are restorers or mechanics, and try to give them hands-on experience with that. We have a flight simulator; if there’s not much else for them to do [that day] they can run simulations in it, which is pretty good for teaching realistic flight patterns.

We try to make the best use out of their time spent here.”

Students flock to the program from all corners of aviation interest. “Some students wish to advance to be pilots and fly commercially. Others are happy working with their hands, they want to get their AMT’s, some of them want to work in airport management.”

The students are kept in smaller groups, to ensure they get the most out of the experience. “It’s a stimulating experience for the students, it keeps a supply of young, fresh bodies in the stream of aviation futures,” explains Starr. “It benefits us by providing extra sets of hands when we need them. [The students] also keep our guys stimulated by encouraging them to teach what they know...

Students hard at work on an engine repair.

During downtime, students can participate in flight simulations.

It keeps them fresh, when they have to teach.”

Starr is proud of the work AAM has done to help prepare these students to put their best foot forward in the field of aviation. “As a New York State chartered museum and educational institution, it’s something that we should be doing.”

Other Barry Tech courses prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Written Exam, plus provide aircraft flight training that can be credited toward a Private Pilot License. Some students supplement their flight training at Republic Airport with private lessons enabling them to complete their first solo flight and earn their Private Pilot License while still in high school.

Barry Tech of Westbury is a CTE center for eleventh and twelfth-grade students

from Nassau schools. Aside from Aviation Operations, other internships cover Automotive Repair, Carpentry, Computers, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Fashion Design, HVAC/ Plumbing, Law Enforcement and Nursing, among others. After a two-year internship, students receive certificates and pursue part and/or full-time jobs, or even college, based on their excellent Barry Tech educational experience.

If you are a business who would like to partner with Barry Tech, take their students as interns or hire them, please contact Lauren Engels, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at 516-622-6864, and/or email lengels@nasboces.org. If your son/daughter is interested in attending one of Barry Tech’s career and technical education CTE

programs, please have them speak with their High School Guidance Counselor for more information.

The American Airpower Museum is an aviation museum located on the landmarked former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY. The Museum maintains a collection of aviation artifacts and an array of operational aircraft spanning the many years of the aircraft factory’s history. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Educational Foundation Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. Located at Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Call 631-293-6398 or visit www. americanairpowermuseum.org for more information.

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enthusiastic and engaged.

Encourage independence aximizing the benefits of summer One of the primary benefits of summer camp goes beyond merely selectcamp is the opportunity for children to ing a program; it involves active develop independence. Encourage your engagement, thoughtful preparation, and child to take responsibility for packing fostering an environment that encourages their belongings, making new friends, and personal growth. Summer camp experienc- participating in activities without relying on es can be transformative, providing children constant guidance. This fosters a sense of with opportunities to develop life skills, self-reliance and resilience that will serve build lasting friendships, and explore new them well in various aspects of life. interests.

Emphasize social interaction Set clear expectations Summer camp provides a unique enviBefore sending your child off to camp, ronment for children to interact with peers have an open and honest conversation outside their usual social circles. Encourage about their expectations. Discuss the your child to make new friends, engage in activities, the duration of the camp, and the group activities, and develop social skills. potential challenges they might encounter.

Friendships formed at camp often become This helps in managing expectations and strong bonds, contributing to your child’s preparing them mentally for the experience. social and emotional development.

Involve your child in the decision-making Embrace diversity process Many summer camps attract a diverse Empower your child by involving them in group of participants, offering an excellent the decision-making process when selecting opportunity for children to learn about a camp. Consider their interests, and let different cultures, backgrounds, and perthem have a say in choosing a program that spectives. Encourage your child to embrace aligns with their passions. When children diversity, appreciate differences, and build feel a sense of ownership over their camp connections with campers from various experience, they are more likely to be backgrounds. specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

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Foster a growth mindset Instill a growth mindset in your child by emphasizing the value of learning and overcoming challenges. Remind them that setbacks are opportunities for growth and encourage them to approach new activities with a positive and resilient attitude. A growth mindset not only enhances the camp experience but also sets the stage for future personal and academic success.

Participate in camp activities Some camps offer opportunities for parents or family members to participate in certain activities or events. If possible, attend family days or special performances to witness your child’s achievements and share in their excitement. This involvement reinforces your support and enhances the overall camp experience.

Communicate with camp staff Establish open communication with camp staff to stay informed about your child’s progress and experiences. Many camps provide updates through newsletters, photos, or online platforms. Being aware of your child’s daily activities allows you to engage in meaningful conversations about their adventures, challenges, and accomplishments.

Reflect and share experiences Encourage your child to reflect on their camp experience and share their stories with you. This reflection process helps solidify the lessons learned, reinforces positive memories, and allows your child to express their feelings. Discussing their experiences also provides an opportunity for you to celebrate their achievements and offer guidance if they encountered any difficulties.

Extend the learning beyond camp Maximizing the benefits of summer camp doesn’t end when the camp session concludes. Encourage your child to apply the skills and lessons learned at camp in their everyday life. Whether it’s a newfound interest, a hobby, or improved social skills, reinforcing these positive changes can contribute to long-term personal development.

Maximizing the benefits of summer camp involves thoughtful preparation, active engagement, and ongoing support.

By fostering independence, encouraging social interaction, and maintaining open communication, you can ensure that your child’s summer camp experience becomes a foundation for personal growth and cherished memories.

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Choosing The Right 5 development like music, coding, or sports.

Evaluate the camp’s mission and program to ensure it aligns with your child’s interests and goals.

Evaluate the staff and counselors The people responsible for supervising and interacting with your child during the camp are crucial to their experience.

Inquire about the qualifications, experience, and background checks of the camp staff and counselors. Well-trained and experienced personnel contribute to a safe and supportive environment, ensuring that your child receives proper guidance and care.

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hoosing the right summer camp for your child is a crucial decision that can greatly impact their overall growth and development. Summer camps offer myriad experiences, from outdoor adventures to specialized skill-building programs, and selecting the one that aligns with your child’s interests, needs, and your family’s values requires careful consideration. Here are some key factors to consider when choosing a summer camp for your kid.

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Identify your child’s interests Understanding your child’s interests is the first step in selecting an appropriate summer camp. Consider their hobbies, passions, and the activities they enjoy.

Whether it’s sports, arts and crafts, science, or outdoor adventures, finding a camp that caters to their preferences will ensure a more enjoyable and enriching experience.

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Determine the camp’s focus Summer camps come in various shapes and sizes, each with its own focus.

Some camps emphasize outdoor activities and nature exploration, while others focus on academic enrichment or specific skill

Consider your child’s age and developmental stage Different camps are designed for different age groups and developmental stages. Some camps are better suited for younger children, offering a more nurturing and supervised environment, while others may cater to older kids with more advanced and challenging activities. Consider your child’s age to ensure the camp’s activities are age-appropriate and that they will be surrounded by peers of similar maturity.

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Assess the camp’s reputation Research the camp’s reputation by reading reviews, talking to other parents, and checking online testimonials. A camp’s reputation can provide insights into the quality of its programs, the safety measures in place, and the overall satisfaction of both parents and campers. You may also want to check if the camp is accredited by relevant organizations, as accreditation often signifies adherence to certain standards.

Consider safety measures Safety should be a top priority when choosing a summer camp. Inquire about the camp’s safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the ratio of staff to campers.

Ensure that the camp is well-equipped with first aid facilities and that staff members are trained to handle emergencies. A safe environment allows your child to explore new activities with confidence.

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whether there are additional charges for specialized activities, transportation, or supplies. Some camps offer scholarships or discounts, so inquire about financial Explore camp facilities Visit the camp or explore its facilities assistance options if needed. Ensure that the camp’s cost aligns with your budget and virtually to get a sense of the environment.

Check if the camp has adequate amenities, provides value for the investment.

Choosing the right summer camp including sleeping arrangements, dining facilities, and recreational spaces. The qual- involves a thoughtful consideration of your ity of facilities can significantly impact your child’s interests, the camp’s focus, safety child’s overall experience, and a well-main- measures, staff qualifications, and other practical aspects. By taking the time to tained camp provides a more comfortable research and assess these factors, you can and enjoyable stay. ensure that your child has a positive and Financial considerations rewarding summer camp experience that Evaluate the cost of the camp and contributes to their personal growth and what is included in the fees. Consider development.

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to convey your contributions and emphasize any leadership roles or special projects you undertook.

ncorporating your extracurricular activities effectively into your college Quantify Achievements application is crucial for presenting a hoWhenever possible, quantify your listic and well-rounded picture of yourself to achievements. For example, mention the admissions officers. number of hours you volunteered, the increase in membership for a Create a Comprehensive List percentage club you led, or the funds you raised for a Make a list of all your extracurricular charity event. Quantifying your impact adds activities, both inside and outside of school. substance to your accomplishments.

This includes clubs, sports, community service, leadership roles, part-time jobs, Leadership Roles internships, and any notable achievements If you held leadership positions, emor awards. phasize them. Whether you were a club

Quality Over Quantity

While having a diverse range of activities is good, admissions officers often value depth of involvement over sheer quantity.

Highlight the activities that truly matter to you and showcase your commitment, leadership, and impact within those areas.

Provide Context

For each activity, provide context by briefly describing your role, responsibilities, and the impact you made. Use action verbs

Connect Activities to Your Major

If there’s a clear connection between your extracurricular activities and your intended major or career path, highlight it.

This shows a thoughtful approach to your personal and academic development and signals to admissions officers that you have a clear sense of direction.

activities on your personal growth. Share anecdotes, challenges you’ve overcome, and lessons learned. Essays provide a more narrative and personal perspective on your involvement.

Recommendations

If possible, have recommendation letters from teachers, coaches, or supervisors who can speak to your contributions and character in your extracurricular activities.

Special Skills or Talents If you have special skills or talents that are These letters can provide additional insight relevant to your chosen field of study, make and validation. sure to highlight them. This could include proficiency in a particular language, musical A Well-Organized Résumé Prepare a well-organized résumé that ability, coding skills, or any other unique president, team captain, or committee head, talents that set you apart. succinctly presents your extracurricular discuss the responsibilities you undertook activities. Be sure to include details such and the positive changes you implemented. Time Commitments as the duration of involvement, leadership Leadership experience is highly valued by positions, and major accomplishments. A In your application, briefly explain the college admissions. time commitments of your extracurricular clear and concise résumé can complement your application. activities. This helps admissions officers Consistency The goal is not just to list activities but understand how you managed your time Colleges appreciate consistency and long- and balance academics with your other to convey your passion, initiative, and term commitment. If you’ve been involved impact. Admissions officers are interested responsibilities. in an activity over multiple years, emphasize in understanding who you are beyond that commitment. It demonstrates dediyour academic achievements, and your Compelling Essays cation, passion, and the ability to sustain Use your college essays to delve deeper extracurricular activities are a key part of interest and effort over time. that narrative. into the impact of your extracurricular

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he U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nearly $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care Program Awards for over 7,000 projects that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people experiencing homelessness, as well as costs related to planning and data collection.

Continuum of Care Programs in New York received $303,078,5278, with Long Island receiving $17,349,161. Grant awards to over 7,000 communities represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care program in history, expanding housing and services projects for people experiencing homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.

“Now, more than ever, we are doing all we can to get people off the street and into permanent homes with access to services.

That is why we are making sure the service providers on the frontlines of this crisis have the resources they need,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “At HUD, we have served or permanently housed 1.2 million people experiencing homelessness in the last three years alone. The historic awards we are announcing today will help expand community capacity to assist more people obtain the safety and stability of a home, along with the supports they need to achieve their life goals.”

“HUD funding to homeless service providers is a vital lifeline local communities depend on,” said Alicka Ampry-Samuel, HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey. “This historic funding will make a difference in the lives of children and families in need of shelter, services, and guidance. Ending homelessness is achievable, and these service providers play a major role in reaching that goal.”

HUD’s Continuum of Care Program is the “backbone” federal program supporting community homelessness response systems across the country, providing grants to

nonprofit providers, States, Indian Tribes, and local governments for permanent and short-term housing assistance, supportive services, planning, data, and other costs.

The $3.16 billion represents the largest-ever amount of CoC Program funding awarded to communities to address homelessness in history and provides a critical expansion of resources at a time when rates of homelessness are rising in most communities.

Included in the $3.16 billion of total awards, approximately $136 million was made available for competitive and non-competitive Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) renewal and replacement grants. The 2023 awards also include approximately $57 million for new projects that will support housing and service needs for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

HUD encouraged communities to use proven solutions to address homelessness, like approaches in which people are not required to first complete a treatment program or achieve sobriety as a condition to accessing housing, but instead first connect people to housing, often with supportive services, so that they can achieve better health and recovery. HUD also expanded Continuum of Care eligible activities to support protections available through the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 and to address the unique challenges CoCs face when serving people experiencing homelessness in rural areas. The new eligible activities will allow for greater support for underserved populations. Successful applicants demonstrated their community wide commitment to ending homelessness by highlighting local partnerships with health agencies, mainstream housing agencies, and others.

Many communities are particularly focused on reducing unsheltered homelessness through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.

—Submitted by the office of Housing and Urban Development

While studying the topic of dementia, your writer was surprised to learn that the single most effective preventative measure would be for more of the hard-of-hearing to wear hearing aids. Studies show that only one in six persons who needs a hearing aid actually uses one and the average person waits ten years before seeking treatment for hearing loss.

As discussed previously in this column, social engagement is the number one factor in maintaining one’s mental faculties as we age. It makes sense then, that age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, would diminish social engagement leading to social isolation, cognitive decline and anxiety. Quality hearing aids today may be obtained over-thecounter without a prescription. Check your hearing online by googling “free on-line hearing screening”, downloading the app Mimi, or visiting hearingnumber.org, sponsored by Johns Hopkins. A visit to an audiologist (covered by Medicare) is recommended, however, to rule out any physical causes.

Another communication device widely available today, video calling, gives you the benefit of seeing the speaker’s facial expressions and lip movements, helping listeners better understand what they’re hearing. On video you can watch the same show or movies together, even adding other parties.

You can also virtually “attend” an event that you cannot make it to in-person.

Social media is a communication device that allows for social engagement through meeting new people, participating in virtual activities and strengthening current relationships.

Research finds that older adults using social media feel less lonely, less depressed and experience a boost in working memory performances. For older adults, visit stitch.net.

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haminade High School is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the winners of NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge, one of the most selective student science competitions in the country. Sophomore Antonio Savastano spearheaded the project and led the winning team.

The project focused on creating an infrared sensor to measure the intensity of the flame of a rocket. The sensor then uses a mathematical equation to see how much fuel is remaining in the rocket.

“When I first met Antonio at Chaminade, he showed interest in NASA,” said Dr. Karen Kuntz, co-director of Chaminade’s science center. “I always knew he wanted to be an astronaut.”

Antonio always showed interest in and asked Dr. Kuntz to pursue projects about space, so she recommended the NASA challenge to him. Antonio took it from there and proposed the project to his classmates.

“Chaminade High School is excited to be a part of the NASA TechRise competition,” said Principal Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. “Our Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center gives students the platform to experiment and learn more about the world of science. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.”

“We are very proud of Antonio’s accomplishments,” continued Dr. Kuntz. “He is one of the leading space experts in our program.

I am really impressed with his progress so far, and I look forward to working with him over the next few years.”

Over the next few months, Antonio and his team will meet weekly with NASA TechRise engineer mentors to continue to build out his project. The sensor will launch

on a NASA-sponsored rocket this summer.

The Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center is a 34,000-square-foot hub of exploration and innovation. Opened in May 2018 and named in recognition of a gift from the Dolan Family Foundation, the science center is a one-of-a-kind space for high school students in the region. Teaching labs for geosciences, biology, chemistry, and physics allow Chaminade students to perform collegiate-level experiments.

Throughout the building, computerized lab probes will feed data to students’ iPads in real time. Interactive, semi-transparent teaching walls will be used for group analysis. Students study with state-of-the-art equipment, such as auto-CAD computers, metal-working tools, 3D scanners and printers, hydrodynamics simulators, DNA amplifiers and sequencers, and two Anatomage digital anatomy tables.

The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites teams of sixth- to 12th-grade students to design, build, and launch science and technology experiments on a high-altitude balloon flight and rocket-powered lander during the 2023-2024 school year.

The winning teams each receive $1,500 to build their payloads and are awarded an assigned spot on a NASA-sponsored commercial flight. Winning teams also receive technical support during the experiment build phase from Future Engineers advisors. The challenge offers hands-on insight into the design and test process used by NASA-supported researchers. It aims to inspire a deeper understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, surface features, and climate; space exploration; coding; electronics; and the value of test data.

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hildren and adults with limb loss and limb differences raise awareness in adaptive runway show on Long Island.

On Saturday, February 3rd, The Limb Kind Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports children with limb loss and limb differences, hosted the 4th annual sold out “Show Your Shine” adaptive runway show on Long Island.

“I want people to stare for the right reasons,” said Jill Smith, occupational therapist, event founder and organizer. Over twenty runway models from 6 years old to 46 have limb loss including legs, arms and hands. “They are stared at daily because of their differences, but at this event, all eyes will be on them celebrating their courage and resilience. I’m blown away by the tremendous support of the community.

I am humbled that in year four we have a sold out crowd of over 500 people, showing that our message is clear and our mission is being accomplished.”

Runway models include Belle, age 6, from Huntington, LI, who lost her left leg this year due to cancer but is ready to strut her stuff; Sophia, age 13, from California, whose missing right arm does not stop her teenage activities such as surfing, rock climbing and volleyball! She dreams of being a fashion designer; and

Individuals with limb loss and limb differences rock the runway at the fourth annual LimbKind adaptive runway show. (Photo by Bob Arkow) Matias, age 30, stepped on an IED during a combat tour (Operation Enduring Freedom) while in Afghanistan and lost both legs earning him a Purple Heart.

Today he is an active police officer with the Suffolk County Police Department, making him the first double amputee patrolman in the country.

Ms. Smith created this event four years ago to showcase the amputee community by putting them front and center. “It takes courage and confidence to walk down a runway - with or without a physical difference. Through this experience each model finds their own confidence and can build on it. And their community

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This year’s Show Your Shine guest speaker is returning runway model Ela Pirri, a 14 year-old from Bristol, Rhode Island. She was born without radial bones and thumbs and as a result has had to endure many surgeries. Ela is an inspiration.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Doing the right thing is not always comfortable, but sometimes it is. So just because something feels good, easy and fun, don’t let that throw you -- it could also be the absolute best course of action. If there’s something this week will prove over and over, it’s that life doesn’t have to be hard.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This week, consider the path that appeals to your senses instead of to any particular time frame. The indirect route has value when it’s more scenic, when it goes past the door of a loved one, when it has a feel the freeway can’t give you, and when you’re in it for the journey.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have access to the best information in the world.

The skill to hone is discernment. For the most part, to seek advice from the outside would be a waste of your energy. You understand what you’re dealing with much better than anyone else does. Conduct your own brainstorming session. Act on your own behalf.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This week shows you executing at a high level, and yet, because you’re going so fast, you may not get a good reading on the significance of your contribution or the impact of your work. Don’t assume everyone knows what you do. Step back and observe the overall dynamic of the scene. Insights come fast on Saturday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Compliments done from a place of sincerity and observation will land so beautifully, you may feel compelled to give compliments widely and freely. It not only makes you an attractive person to be around, it helps you tune into the moment. Being good at noticing what people are good at is a talent in and of itself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your active, inquisitive mind is always on the lookout for a playmate. While individuals who share your level of curiosity may be rare, an encounter with just one is all it takes to open the door to limitless opportunities. Engaging discussions, collaborative play and joint projects decorate your week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The adage instructs: measure twice, cut once.

Use it this week only in cases where you’re sure to be cutting. If there’s no cut to be made, consider letting the measuring part go, too. It can take a lot of time and energy. It’s a week to avoid making comparisons if you can. When something’s working, go with it. Believe in what you intuitively built.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To really see someone, a certain quality of attention must be applied. You are willing to do what it takes to know another person, and you will gather insights as you observe not just what’s happening on the surface, but clues to an inner world of emotion and complexity. They will feel witnessed and loved by the gift of your focus.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Destiny is like DNA. We want to decode it, but it will work the same whether we understand it or not. This week brings beautiful, fateful moments of opportunity, the sort you must be quick to seize. There will be very little time for figuring out “why,” so it’s better to just accept what’s occurring and work within the mystery.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s more to you than people see. As interesting as your outside world is, the inside world is more abundant. You don’t have to seek thrills to have a good time, though this week, they will certainly seek you.

Glamorous environments are part of the fun. Your eye is tuned to beauty in many forms.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Because you know how unfinished business can cause stress, you simply finish what needs to be done. This week, you have a stellar sense of the order that makes the most sense. Something you’ve been putting off will finally emerge in the ideal moment to make quick work of it, and then life gets instantaneously better.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The power position is a position of service. Great leaders understand this; poor leaders don’t. The best leader to appoint is the one who doesn’t want to do the job because they know just how hard it will be.

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A built-in booby trap South dealer.

Both sides vulnerable.

NORTH ♠862 ♥Q 9 8 ♦K8 ♣A J 7 5 2 WEST EAST ♠K743 ♠ J 10 9 ♥5 ♥6 4 ♦ 10 7 6 5 2 ♦AQ94 ♣8 4 3 ♣ K Q 10 6 SOUTH ♠AQ5 ♥ A K J 10 7 3 2 ♦J3 ♣9 The bidding: South West North East 1♥ Pass 2♣ Pass 3♥ Pass 4♥ Opening lead — five of diamonds.

An instinctive play is not necessarily the correct play, as East discovered to his sorrow on this deal.

West led the five of diamonds against four hearts. Declarer played low from dummy, hoping West had the queen, but East won with the queen and cashed the ace.

When West followed suit with the deuce of diamonds, East knew his partner had led from a five-card suit, but without giving the matter further thought, he returned the jack of spades. This seemed a very

natural thing to do, but it eventually cost East the contract.

South went up with the ace of spades, led a club to the ace and ruffed a club. He next led a low trump to dummy’s eight, ruffed another club, played a trump to the nine and ruffed still another club, establishing dummy’s jack as a trick. Declarer then led a trump to the queen and discarded a spade on the jack of clubs, losing a spade at the end to make the contract.

Granting that East’s spade return at trick three looked very attractive, it was nevertheless the wrong play.

Had he returned a trump instead, South would have gone down one.

The advantage of the trump return is that it uses up one of dummy’s entries prematurely.

South can still establish a club trick if he wants to, but he will be unable to reach it and must eventually lose two spade tricks.

East should reason that any spade losers South might have cannot fly away if he returns a trump, since his club holding assures that declarer will not be able to establish and utilize an extra winner in the club suit. However, a spade return might allow declarer to establish dummy’s fifth club, with dummy’s third trump providing the critical entry to collect it.

Tomorrow: The sure way is the best way. ©2024 King Features Syndicate Inc.

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turity of said $205,500 bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Town; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Town; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Supervisor the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals thereof, and other related powers; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is LEGAL NOTICE subject to a permissive referTOWN OF endum.

NORTH HEMPSTEAD, DATED: February 6, 2024 Ragini Srivastava NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Town Clerk that on February 6, 2024, 2-14-2024-1T-#245630the Town Board of the Town MAN of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, LEGAL NOTICE adopted a bond resolution enMANHASSET PUBLIC titled: LIBRARY BUDGET “Bond Resolution of the HEARING VOTE AND Town of North Hempstead, ELECTION New York, adopted FebruMANHASSET UNION ary 6, 2024, authorizing the FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, construction of Town Hall MANHASSET, NEW YORK improvements, stating the esNOTICE IS HEREBY timated maximum cost there- GIVEN that the Public Budof is $205,500, appropriating get Hearing of the Manhassaid amount for such purpose set Public Library for qualiand authorizing the issuance fied voters of the Manhasset of bonds of the Town in the Union Free School District principal amount of not to ex- of the Town of North Hempceed $205,500 to finance said stead, Nassau County, New appropriation,” York, will be held in the an abstract of such bond res- Community Room of the olution, concisely stating the Manhasset Public Library, 30 purpose and effect thereof, Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasbeing as follows: set, New York, on Tuesday, FIRST: AUTHORIZING April 2, 2024. A detailed the construction of Town Hall statement of the amount of improvements; STATING money which will be required the estimated maximum cost for the 2024-25 fiscal year for thereof, including prelimi- public Library purposes of the nary costs and costs inciden- district will be presented. Betal thereto and the financing ginning Wednesday, March thereof, is $205,500; APPRO- 13, 2024, a copy of such PRIATING said amount for statement may be obtained such purpose; and STATING by any resident of the District the plan of financing includes upon request at the Manhasthe issuance of bonds of the set Public Library, during Town in the principal amount regular Library hours any day of $205,500 to finance said that the Library is open, or on appropriation, and the levy the Library’s website, www. of a tax upon all the taxable manhassetlibrary.org and bereal property within the Town ginning Wednesday, March to pay the principal of said 13, 2024 at each of the offices bonds and interest thereon; at the following schoolhouses SECOND: AUTHORIZING during their normal business the issuance of bonds of the hours: Town in the principal amount Munsey Park Elementary of not to exceed $205,500, School pursuant to the Local Finance Manhasset Middle School Law of the State of New York Shelter Rock Elementary (the “Law”), to finance said School appropriation; Manhasset High School THIRD: DETERMINING NOTICE IS ALSO HEREand STATING the period of BY GIVEN that the Annual probable usefulness applica- Vote and Election will be ble to the purpose for which held in the Manhasset Public said bonds are authorized to Library Community Room be issued is fifteen (15) years; on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 the proceeds of said bonds between the hours of 8:00 and any bond anticipation am and 9:00 pm for the purnotes issued in anticipation poses of voting on the annual thereof may be applied to library budget for the fiscal reimburse the Town for ex- year 2024-2025, and electing penditures made after the one member of the Board of effective date of this bond Trustees of the Manhasset resolution for the purpose for Public Library: one trustee which said bonds are autho- for a term of 5 years comrized; and the proposed ma- mencing on July 1, 2024 and

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VILLAGE OF PLANDOME GENERAL ELECTION Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific Notice is hereby given that the general election of the Incorporated Village of vacancy upon the board for Plandome, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Plandome Village Hall, 65 South which the candidate is nom- Drive, in said Village, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024; that the hours of opening and closing the polls thereof shall be 12:00 Noon and 9:00 P.M., respectively, and that during such period of inated.

Petitions nominating a can- nine consecutive hours, the polls shall be kept open for the purpose of choosing and electing didate for these terms of of- candidates for the offices listed below. The names and addresses of all those who have been fice as a member of the Board duly nominated in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law for the Village office of Trustees of Manhasset whose petition of nomination has been filed with the Village Clerk and the office and term of Public Library must be filed such office for which they have been so nominated are as follows: with the Administration OfOffice and Term Party Name and Address of Nominees fice of the Manhasset Public Trustee for a one-year term Citizen’s Party Damien Quinn Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave14 The Ridge nue, in Manhasset, not later Plandome, NY 11030 than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Trustee for a two-year term Citizen’s Party Dr. Robert Broderick March 6, 2024. Petition forms One Brookside Drive may be obtained at the 2nd Plandome, NY 11030 floor Reference Desk at the Trustee for a two-year ter Citizen’s Party James Corcoran Library during regular Li2 Peters Lane brary hours, any day that the Plandome, NY 11030 Library is open. Nominating Mayor for a one-year term Citizen’s Party John Kurkjian petitions must be signed by 54 Westgate Blvd.

25 or more qualified voters.

Plandome, NY 11030 Each Nominating Petition shall state the name and res2-14-2024-1T-#245652-MAN idence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

The League of Women Vot- received by the Library Ad- requerirá para el año fiscal que la biblioteca esté abierta. ers will meet for the purpose ministration Office no later 2024-25 para fines de la bib- Las peticiones de nominación of registering all qualified than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, lioteca pública del distrito. deben estar firmadas por 25 voters of the district pursu- April 16, 2024. Any absentee A partir del miércoles 13 de o más votantes calificados. ant to §2014 of the Education ballot received after that time marzo de 2024, cualquier Cada Petición de Nominación residente del Distrito podrá deberá indicar el nombre y la Law in the first floor lobby will not be counted.

A list of all persons to obtener una copia de dicha residencia de cada firmante, y of the Manhasset Public Library on Wednesday, March whom absentee ballots shall declaración previa solici- deberá indicar el nombre y la 6, 2024 between the hours have been issued will be tud en la Biblioteca Pública residencia del candidato.

La Liga de Mujeres of 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, to available in the Library Ad- de Manhasset, durante el add any additional names to ministration Office on each horario habitual de la Biblio- Votantes se reunirá con el the Register to be used at the of the five days prior to the teca cualquier día en que la propósito de registrar a todos aforesaid election, at which day of the election, except Biblioteca esté abierta, o en los votantes calificados del time any person will be enti- Sunday, or holidays, between el sitio web de la Biblioteca, distrito de conformidad con tled to have his or her name the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 www. manhassetlibrary.org y la Sección 2014 de la Ley placed on such Register, pro- pm, and at the polling place a partir del miércoles 13 de de Educación en el vestíbulo marzo de 2024 en cada una de del primer piso de la Bibliovided that at such meeting of on the day of the vote.

Only registered voters will las oficinas de las siguientes teca Pública de Manhasset el the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to be permitted to vote and escuelas durante su horario miércoles 6 de marzo de 2024 entre las 3:00 pm y 7:00 pm, the satisfaction of said Board such voting shall be conduct- comercial normal: of Registration to be then or ed only at the MANHAS- Escuela primaria Munsey Park para agregar cualquier nomthereafter entitled to vote at SET PUBLIC LIBRARY, Escuela secundaria Manhasset bre adicional al Registro que such election for which the 30 ONDERDONK AVE- Escuela primaria Shelter Rock se utilizará en la elección anRegister is prepared. In addi- NUE, MANHASSET, NEW Escuela secundaria Manhasset tes mencionada, momento en TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA el cual cualquier persona tention, registration will be con- YORK. MANHASSET POR LA PRESENTE que drá derecho a que su nombre ducted from 8:00 am to 4:00 PUBLIC LIBRARY la votación y elección anual se incluya en dicho Registro, pm on days when school is Charles Jettmar, President se llevarán a cabo en la sala siempre que en dicha reunión in session at the office of the Judith Esterquest, comunitaria de la bibliote- de la Junta de Registro, se District Clerk in the AdminisVice President ca pública de Manhasset el sabe o se demuestra, a sattration Offices of the ManhasDonald T. O’Brien, martes 16 de abril de 2024 isfacción de dicha Junta de set Union Free School DisFinancial Officer entre las 8:00 a. m. y las Registro, que en ese momentrict at 200 Memorial Place, Gloria Su, Trustee 9:00 p. m. a los efectos de la to o en adelante tiene derecho Manhasset, New York up to William Hannan, Trustee votación en la biblioteca an- a votar en la elección para la and including Friday, April 4-3; 3-20-6; 2-14-2024-4T- ual. presupuesto para el año cual se prepara el Registro.

5, 2024. #245650-MAN fiscal 2024-2025, y elegir un Además, la inscripción se lleThe Register will be filed miembro de la Junta Directi- vará a cabo de 8:00 am a 4:00 in the Office of the Library AVISO LEGAL va de la Biblioteca Pública de pm los días en que haya clases District Clerk, and will be Manhasset: un administrador en la oficina de la Secretaria open for inspection by any VOTO Y ELECCIÓN DE por un período de 5 años que del Distrito en las Oficinas qualified voter of the District LA AUDIENCIA DEL comenzará el 1 de julio de Administrativas del Distrito on each of the five (5) days PRESUPUESTO DE LA 2024 y finalizará el 30 de ju- Escolar Libre de Manhasprior to the day set for the BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA nio de 2029. No se admitirán set Union en 200 Memorial election between the hours of DE MANHASSET peticiones de nominación. Place, Manhasset, New York 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, except DISTRITO ESCOLAR describir cualquier vacante hasta el miércoles 3 de abril Sundays, and at the polling LIBRE DE MANHASSET UNION, MANHASSET, específica en la junta para la de 2024 inclusive. place on the day of the vote. cual se nomina al candidato.

El Registro se archivará en NOTICE IS FURTHER NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE SE Las peticiones que nomin- la Oficina de la Secretaria del GIVEN that requests for absentee ballots may be obtained NOTIFICA que la Audien- en a un candidato para estos Distrito de Bibliotecas y esat the 2nd Floor Reference cia de Presupuesto Público mandatos como miembro de tará abierto para inspección Desk during regular Library de la Biblioteca Pública de la Junta Directiva de la Bib- por cualquier votante calificahours starting Wednesday, Manhasset para votantes cal- lioteca Pública de Manhasset do del Distrito en cada uno de February 14, 2024 on any day ificados del Distrito Escolar deben presentarse en la Ofi- los cinco (5) días anteriores that the Library is open or on Libre de Manhasset Union cina de Administración de al día fijado para la elección the Library website www. de la Ciudad de North Hemp- la Biblioteca Pública de Man- entre las 9:00 horas: 00 am y manhassetlibrary.org.

The stead, Condado de Nassau, hasset, 30 Onderdonk Av- 5:00 pm, excepto los domincompleted request for an ab- Nueva York, se llevará a enue, en Manhasset, a más gos, y en el colegio electoral sentee ballot must be received cabo en el Salón Comunitar- tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del miér- el día de la votación.

ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA by the Library Administration io de la Biblioteca Pública coles. , 6 de marzo de 2024.

Office no later than 5:00 pm, de Manhasset. 30 Onder- Los formularios de petición que las solicitudes de boletas on Thursday, April 11, 2024, donk Avenue, Manhasset, se pueden obtener en el mos- de voto ausente se pueden or on the day before the elec- Nueva York, el martes 2 de trador de referencia del se- obtener en el mostrador de tion if the ballot is to be deliv- abril de 2024. Se presentará gundo piso de la biblioteca referencia del segundo piso una declaración detallada de durante el horario habitual de ered personally to the voter.

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eventy years after North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) first opened its doors at 300 Community Drive in Manhasset, the Level I trauma center and quaternary care teaching hospital today announced the completion of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, a landmark decades-long project that will transform health care in the region. The $560 million, 288,000-square-foot tower will complement nationally recognized cardiac, neurosurgery and transplant programs.

This investment by Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health care provider, represents one of the most significant projects of its kind in the New York Metro area and is an affirmation of its commitment to the communities that it serves. About 40 percent of all patients at NSUH come from Queens while another 5 percent travel more than 100 miles to seek care there.

NSUH, which has 756 licensed beds and treats more than 90,000 patients each year, is home to the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital (SABHH), the Katz Women’s Hospital, neurosurgery, multi-organ transplant services and one of the busiest emergency departments in the region.

NSUH is a Magnet-recognized hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center,

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durante el horario habitual de la biblioteca a partir del miércoles 14 de febrero de 2024 en cualquier día en que la biblioteca esté abierta o en el sitio web de la biblioteca www.manhassetlibrary.org.

La solicitud completa de boleta de voto ausente debe ser recibida en la Oficina de dministración de la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del jueves 11 de abril de 2024 o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante.

Las boletas de voto ausente deben recibirse en la Oficina de dministración de la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del martes 16 de abril de 2024. Cualquier boleta de voto ausente recibida después de esa hora no se contará.

Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina de dministración de la Biblioteca cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los domingos o días festivos, entre las 9:00 am y 17:00 horas, y en el colegio electoral el día de la votación.

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3,900 thoracic surgeries, 3,300 cardiac surgeries and 2,800 cardiac ablations. SABHH led the way. The cardiac hospital was also named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery by Healthgrades.

The Northwell Health Transplant Institute at NSUH features Long Island’s only heart, liver and lung transplant programs. In 2023, it completed its 150th liver transplant since the program first began in 2019 while the heart program celebrated its 100th heart transplant since 2018. Northwell’s transplant program began with kidney in 2007 and added lung in 2022, opening access to thousands of New A view of the tower from above.

(Photo by North Shore University Hospital- Courtesy of Bernstein Associates) Yorkers who otherwise would have to go into Manhattan for care. which spotlights excellence in nursing. In ensure ever more exceptional care. Following Northwell features one of the largest 2023, CMS gave the hospital its highest 5-star a period of intensive staff training in the new academic neurosurgery departments in the rating while US News & World Report named surgical tower, patients will relocate to new nation and the department of neurosurgery the hospital No. 1 in New York State and top critical care units and surgeries will begin at NSUH was recently ranked 19th in the 22 nationally. later this month. nation for neurology and neurosurgery by The Petrocelli Pavilion will feature 18 The new pavilion will serve as home to the U.S. News, its highest ranking to date. The deoperating rooms (ORs), including three SABHH and feature a concierge entrance partment will perform its 2,000 cases a year hybrid rooms with advanced imaging, for cardiac patients and their families. in the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, outfitted This cardiac program includes the most along with 132 intensive care rooms (ICUs). with the latest innovative operative technolHybrid ORs combine a traditional OR with an experienced heart team in New York, which ogy and a hybrid OR specially designed for delivered more cardiac care than any other image-guided interventional suite, allowing neurosurgical procedures. Patients will also for highly complex, advanced surgical proce- health system in New York State in 2022 with benefit in their post-operative care from the dures. This project will upgrade and expand 660,000 ambulatory visits, 38,000 inpatient state-of-the-art 22-bed neurosurgical ICU. discharges, 8,700 coronary interventions, the critical care capabilities of NSUH to —Submitted by Skanska

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B BL OTEC P BL C DE M SSET Charles Jettmar, President Judith Esterquest, Vice President Donald T. O Brien, Financial Officer Gloria Su, Trustee illiam annan, Trustee 4-3; 3-20- ; 2-14-2024-4T245 51t-M LEGAL NOTICE PLE SE T E OT CE that the Design Review Board of the ncorporated Village of Plandome Manor will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 2 , 2024, at :00PM at Village all. Village all is located at 55 Manhasset venue, Manhasset, .

The following application will be reviewed at the meeting: DRB202312 pplication of Mr. Mrs. ilis, 1 Gulls Cove, is seeking review for the construction of a new two-story single-family residence totaling , 12.03 sq. ft., an altered pool house, a pool, and covered patio. Existing residence to be demolished.

DRB20241 pplication of Mr. Mrs. Corso, 90 Gristmill Lane, is seeking review of a proposed swimming pool with an enclosure fence, an outdoor cooking and dining

area, a wood deck, a stone patio and walkways, and a shed.

B ORDER OF T E DES REV E BO RD sabel DeSousa, Chairman atherine annon, Village Clerk February 8, 2024 2-14-2024-1T-#245676M LEGAL NOTICE P BL C E R OT CE S EREB VE that a public hearing of the oning Board of ppeals of the Village of Flower ill will be held on the 21st day of February, 2024 at 7:00 PM, at Village all, 1 Bonnie eights Rd., Manhasset, 11030.

1. pplication of Mr. Mrs. Louis Mancini, 13 Dogwood Lane, Manhasset, 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 20 Lot 31 for variance of §240-11(I)(1) of the Code of the Village of Flower ill. The applicant seeks to maintain a patio in a side yard where no patios are permitted in side yards.

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3. pplication of Mr. Jin uang, 400 Stonytown Road, Manhasset, 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 4 Lot 286 for variance of §1191( ) (C) of the Code of the Village of Flower ill. The applicant seeks to construct gates in a front yard varying

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arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

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hose big and scary dinosaurs may be extinct, but they’re certainly not forgotten about.

In this family-friendly event, life-size animatronic dinosaurs will come to life at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum from Feb. 17 to 18 as part of the Jurassic Quest tour.

The event will feature an expanded herd of life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, including a Spinosaurus and a T-Rex; themed rides and attractions;

Go On A Jurassic Quest At Nassau Coliseum

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Albertasaurus.

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dinosaur shows; science and art activities, including a giant fossil dig; a display of real fossils; a play area; photo opportunities; “Raptor Run” races and a “Rope-a-Raptor” experience where kids will get to lasso stray dinosaurs to get them back into their pens.

“We always try to make the show entertaining but also very educational,” said Marty Hoffman, a dinosaur expert with

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was expanding from one show to two shows.

Jurassic Quest, in 2013, was a family show that started in the Houston area.

“It started out with one show with about three semi-trucks worth of stuff,” Hoffman said. “Now it’s touring the United States and into Canada.”

Today, the shows have 15 trucks filled with props and machines to bring the Jurassic period alive.

Even people who know a lot about dinosaurs, Hoffman explained, tend to learn more about them at Jurassic Quest shows.

“Paleontology is such a growing field that what you knew a year ago, some of that information has changed now because we got new discoveries and have done new research on maybe old fossils that we have to learn new things about those animals,” Hoffman said. “I always consider dinosaurs a gateway science because if your kid is learning about dinosaurs, all of a sudden they’re learning about geology, they’re learning about biology, they’re even learning about astronomy, all these different sciences, just because they think dinosaurs are cool.”

In addition to studying dinosaurs, Hoffman meets with paleontologists and has studied fossils in labs.

“When I was in grade school, in second grade there was a teacher that was in the room next to mine, and for one six-week period, she would have her room decorated in dinosaur stuff,” Hoffman explained. “Now this was back in the ‘70s, and I would always sneak over into her room to talk about dinosaurs and see dinosaur stuff. Now, in sixth grade, she had studying dinosaurs, which he explained me come back and do a presentation about are not truly extinct. dinosaurs to her second-grade class. So, I’ve “Every bird you see is technically a dinobeen doing this for a long time.”

To this day, Hoffman said, he feels as if he’s saur; they’re a therapod,” Hoffman explained.

“If you eat a chicken nugget that’s in the shape living his “best, 8-year-old life.”

“There’s still that childhood part of you that of a dinosaur, there is dinosaur meat on the just thought dinosaurs are cool,” Hoffman inside. On Thanksgiving, we eat really dry said. “I still have that. Some people lose that, dinosaurs.” but I just never did.”

Since April 2016, Hoffman has been teaching and entertaining people of all ages about Tickets for Jurassic Quest range from $32.50 dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures with to $52.05. Purchase tickets and learn more Jurassic Quest. online at www.nassaucoliseum.com/events/ He joined in at a time when Jurassic Quest detail/jurassic-quest-1.

Jurassic Quest. “For instance, we have our fossil experience area where you can see a real cast of dinosaur fossils and someone is there to teach you about it. We also have a Dino-411 line [which allows attendees to send in their questions through text].”

Dinosaur Trainers accompany the dinosaur animatronics and educate guests, as well as help to set up the show when they’re on the road.

“When I was touring with the show, I could help set up the fossil experience,” Hoffman explained. “I would help with the positioning of the dinosaurs, making sure they get into the right scenes.”

Hoffman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent most of his life

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I’m pleased to have served the Manhasset community since 2014.

In that time, I’ve been guided by one overriding mission: to drive the best possible outcome for my clients while making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.

If you are considering a sale or purchase or would simply like a market update, I’d be delighted to hear from you.

Rosalyn

SOLD IN 2023 9 Deepdale Drive....................

34 Foxhurst Lane....................

70 Pinewood Road..................

16 Meadow Lane.....................

27 Cherrywood Lane..............

5 Rose Hill Drive.....................

15 Rose Hill Drive...................

1 Cherrywood Lane................

49 Claridge Circle..................

18 Fox Ridge...........................

229-17 56th Avenue................

86 Cedar Drive.......................

160-03 90th Street................

57-38 Hewlett Street..............

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65 Charney Court, Manhasset MLS# 3523955. $2,999,000.

61 Wellesley Lane, Hicksville MLS# 3525274. $1,498,000.

22-32 47th Street, Astoria MLS# 3519815. $1,750,000.

150-11 Northern Boulevard, Flushing MLS# 3513116. $3,600,000.

ROSALYN MEYER, CPA, CBR Real Estate Salesperson c.917.887.2687

Over $100M

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Sold in the last 3 years.

rosalynmeyer@danielgale.com Manhasset Office | 364 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY | 516.627.4440 | danielgale.com

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