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Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York’s Special Election For Congressional District 3 Republican machine, we won.” The crowd cheered. “This race was fought amidst a closely divided electorate, much like our whole country,” Suozzi said. “This race was editors@antonmediagroup.com centered on immigration and the econn Tuesday, Feb. 13, New York State omy, much like the issues all across our hosted a special election for New country… We, you, won this race because York’s 3rd Congressional District. we addressed the issues and found the way Following former District 3 Congressman to bind our divisions.” George Santos’ expulsion from the U.S. In regard to the protesters, Suozzi said House of Representatives, Nassau County “There are divisions in our country. People Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip (REP) and can’t even talk to each other. All we can do former United States Representative Tom is yell and scream at each other, and that’s Suozzi (DEM) ran for the seat. not an answer to the problems we face in Suozzi won the seat with roughly 54 our country. The answer is to try to bring percent of the vote, with Pilip conceding the people of goodwill together to try and that evening. find a common ground.” As of Nov. 1, 2023, New York’s third After more applause, Suozzi said they congressional district, representing much Tom Suozzi won the campaign because the people of (Photo from Tom Suozzi’s office) of Nassau County and part of Queens, Queens and Long Island were sick and contained 531,319 active registered voters tired of the political bickering. compromise. Every Republican and every and 39,375 inactive ones. “We have to carry the message of this Democratic president for the past 40 years campaign to the United States Congress As of the afternoon of Feb. 14, the number of votes for Tom Suozzi was counted at has failed to address this issue and there and across our entire country,” Suozzi said. needs to be a bipartisan compromise.” 91,338, and the number for Mazi Pilip was “It’s time to move beyond the petty, partiIn addition, Suozzi shared that he is at 78,229. san bickering and the finger-pointing. It’s planning on working on bipartisanship That makes 169,567 votes for any time to focus on how to solve the problems. in the House. “I’m going to ask [House candidate according to a Feb. 14 tally, It’s time to get to work on immigration, on Minority Leader and Leader of the House with 93 percent of all ballots counted. In Israel, on combating [Russian President Democratic Caucus Congressman] other words, nearly 32 percent of active Vladimir] Putin, on helping the middle registered voters cast a ballot in the special Hakeem Jeffries to create a committee on class and getting the state and local tax bipartisanship to try to promote election (with more yet to be counted, as deduction back. Let’s send a mesbipartisanship in the house,” of press time), whether they showed up sage to our friends running said Suozzi. on election day or took advantage of often the Congress these days: Looking back on more convenient vote-by-mail or early stop running around for his experience as voting options. Trump and start runan elected official, For context, 279,143 total ballots were ning the country. It’s cast in NY-03 in the 2022 gubernatorial race Suozzi said, “I have time to find common a proven ability to We, you, won this race between Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin. ground and start get things done for According to one poll worker we spoke delivering for the because we addressed the my constituents and to, who was at one polling location in issues and found the way to people of the United Plainview from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. help- I have relationships States of America.” bind our divisions. with members of ing his neighbors do their civic duty, the Suozzi then Congress on both morning of Feb. 13 was predictably slow, —Congressman Tom Suozzi thanked everyone given the snowstorm passing through. After sides of the aisle. I know at the Crest Hollow the weather wrapped up, their location saw how to navigate legislaCountry Club and the tion and politics and to bring more traffic in the afternoon and evening, people involved with the help back to the people of my with roughly 300 people stopping by at campaign. district.” their location throughout the day. “The whole campaign has been about After Pilip conceded the election, Suozzi how do we communicate to people that we Anton Media Group spoke with Suozzi in December when the candidates for District addressed a crowd of supporters at the can be better if we work together to try and Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. 3 were first announced. solve the problems we face in our country,” Among the crowd at the Crest Hollow When asked about issues that most Suozzi said. “That’s the message that resconcern him in District 3, Suozzi said, “My Country Club were protesters who were onated with the people in this campaign. constituents are most concerned about the quickly ushered away. This was a really tough campaign and we “Despite all the attacks, despite all the cost of living, so what’s important to me is only won because of that message and to get the state and local tax deduction back lies about Tom Suozzi and the squad, because of all of you.” about Tom Suozzi being the godfather and continue trying to reduce the cost of Suozzi, after thanking Jay Jacobs, prescription drugs. I’ve had some progress of the migrant crisis, about sanctuary the chairman of the Nassau County Suozzi,” Suozzi said, referencing campaign Democratic Committee and the chairman on that already.” He continued, “I think materials against him. “Despite the dirty people are very upset about the immigraof the Queens County Democratic Party, tion crisis, and there has to be a bipartisan tricks, despite the vaunted Nassau County Congressman Gregory Meeks, said this has

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been the best campaign that he’s ever been involved with. He also thanked his family, campaign staff, the men and women of labor, grassroots organizations, all his supporters, among others. “I’ve got to thank Glen Cove,” Suozzi said of his hometown. “I am so thankful for Glen Cove.” Reactions To Suozzi’s Win DCCC (The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Tom Suozzi won the special election in NY-03 to replace George Santos: “Today the voters of New York’s Third Congressional District chose experienced leadership over extremism. Tom Suozzi ran a formidable campaign that prioritized the issues that matter most to families across Queens and Nassau County: protecting reproductive freedom, bipartisan solutions to address border security, and lowering costs. In Tom, voters will once again have a representative they can trust. I am thrilled to be able to call Tom a colleague once again and am excited for him to bring back his results-oriented, commonsense approach to governing to the People’s House.” Statement from New York State Senator Jack Martins (District 7): “I’m naturally disappointed because I know Mazi Pilip would have certainly made a great Congresswoman. But Mr. Suozzi was the people’s choice, so I congratulate him on his victory and stand ready to work with him. My hope is that when the dust settles, he’s true to his campaign promises: that he rejects Washington’s self-made border crisis; that he supports law enforcement including ICE, that he repeals the SALT tax cap, and most importantly, that he publicly speak out against the extremism of ‘the squad.’ The next 10 months are really a litmus test on his ability to stand up to his party on the issues and work across the aisle for all Long Islanders.” Statement from New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine (District 13): “Especially on Long Island and in the metropolitan area and in New York State, we need some champions of reason in the House of Representatives. With his more centrist views and his strong ability and capacity to communicate, Tom is going to be in a great position to advocate for our suburban values and our New York values, and his will be an important voice. I think that people also realize if they would have elected Mazi, she would never have an independent voice and she would do exactly as she was told to do by the Republican hierarchy.”

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Great Neck Alert Junior Firefighters Installation The Great Neck Alert Fire Company is pleased to announce the installation of the 2024 officers of the Great Neck Alert Junior Firefighters. The new officers are Juliette Gonzales, Captain; Emet G, First Lieutenant; Elizabeth Mejia, Second Lieutenant; Analia Flores-Balam, Recording Secretary; and Angel Campos, Financial Secretary. A special award was presented to outgoing Captain Nicole Garcia for her hard work, dedication and extraordinary service to the Alert Junior Firefighters program. Nicole joined the Juniors in May 2019. Her reason for joining back then was her love for the fire department and wanting to do something special for her community. Nicole is currently a senior at Great Neck South High School. The installation and presentation took place at the Alert Fire Company Headquarters located at 555 Middle Neck Rd. The Junior Firefighters program is for young adults between the ages of 12 and 17. The Juniors meet twice a month and receive training in First Aid, CPR, fire safety and participate in other firefighting drills and

From the left: Alert Ex-Chief and Juniors Adviser George P. Motchkavitz, Nicole Garcia, and Alert Chief John Purcell. (Contributed photo)

activities. For those interested in applying, please visit the website at www.alertfd.org or phone 516-487-1057. —Submitted by the Great Neck Alert Junior Firefighters

Taste Of Great Neck Is A Success

Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Christine Liu and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte with Adel’s Pastries at Taste of Great Neck. (Photo from Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Christine Liu’s Facebook)

On Thursday, Feb. 8, Destination: Great Neck hosted Taste of Great Neck Popup and Grand Bazaar at The Mariners Estate. The event offered special foods and treats. Stores set up booths offering baby clothes, jewelery, ladies fashions and accessories, spa packages, beauty and cosmetic treatments. Destination: Great Neck organized giveaways and raffles.

The Great Neck community and local government officials came out to support the event and enjoy the fun. Destination: Great Neck is a volunteer community organization dedicated to the betterment of Great Neck, NY and all of its villages. Visit destinationgreatneck.com to learn more —Information from Destination: Great Neck

The new officers, from the left: Juliette Gonzales, Captain; Emet G, First Lieutenant; Elizabeth Mejia, Second Lieutenant; Analia Flores-Balam, Recording Secretary; and Angel Campos, Financial Secretary.

Great Neck Native Joins Roslyn Landmark Society’s Board In January at the Board of Trustees meeting for the Roslyn Landmark Society, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Daphne Hanjis as its newest trustee. Daphne Hanjis grew up in Great Neck and relocated to East Hills in January 2022 when she and her husband, Dimitri, purchased the historic John Mackay III House. Also known as “Happy House,” the home was originally built in 1929 for John Mackay III, son of Gilded Age financier and owner of the 648-acre Harbor Hill estate that once covered much of East Hills, Clarence Mackay. “Soon after putting in an offer to purchase our current home, the John Mackay III ‘Happy House,’ I came to learn what an important role Roslyn Landmark Society played in preserving it,” said Hanjis. “After our real estate agent showed us the house, we immediately began doing research on its unique history. That’s when we discovered all the work the Society and community did to prevent its demolition. Both my husband and I feel a tremendous sense of gratitude to Roslyn Landmark Society for their efforts in protecting the house and its legacy.” Hanjis received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College and later graduated from Villanova University School of Law. She serves as Legal Counsel for her family business, which is part of the NYC yellow taxicab industry. In the past she has served as a member of the Board of Directors for First Central Savings Bank and on the Supervisory Committee for Bay Ridge Federal Credit Union, in addition to volunteering on charity gala and event committees for the Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation and HANAC (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee). In June 2023, Daphne and Dimitri Hanjis graciously opened the John Mackay III House to visitors as part of the Roslyn Landmark Society’s Historic House VIP Receptions fundraiser. Roslyn Landmark

Daphne Hanjis (Photo from the Roslyn Landmark Society website) Society members and supporters were provided private tours of the exclusive home, with all proceeds from the event supporting local historic preservation efforts. “I am thrilled Daphne Hanjis has joined the Roslyn Landmark Society’s Board of Trustees,” said Vice President Jordan Fensterman. “Daphne brings both professional and personal experience to the Board that will be hugely beneficial to our organization. Having trustees who themselves live in cherished homes in the community like Daphne also makes it more likely those homes will continue to be made available for exciting tours and events. The continuing level of community engagement is key as we spearhead large-scale community restoration projects such as the restoration of the Roslyn Grist Mill and Mackay Estate Gate Lodge.” —Information from the Roslyn Landmark Society (roslynlandmarks.org)

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he Art Guild is pleased to offer three $1,000 Kazickas Family Foundation Art Scholarships for graduating seniors who attend high school in Nassau County. Scholarships will be awarded to students who will pursue the visual arts following their high school graduation, and who have demonstrated their commitment to any of the visual arts. This includes,

but is not limited to: drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion design, set design, and photography. Students who apply must be graduating seniors and attend high school in Nassau County. Award recipients will be selected by The Art Guild. All decisions are final. Questions can be directed to Katie Bellomo, Gallery Manager at kbellomo@

theartguild.org The Art Guild thanks the Kazickas family for their sponsorship of these generous scholarships. Visit theartguild.org for more details about the requirements and application. —Information from The Art Guild website (theartguild.org)

Statement From Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton On Monday, Feb. 5, the Blakeman administration announced a series of new grants for various health and drug treatment organizations which are being funded with proceeds from various lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of prescription opioid drugs. Later in the day, the Legislature voted unanimously to approve a three-year, $1.8-million contract with Ed Moore Advertising. The funds will be applied toward a multimedia PSA campaign to promote awareness of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. Following this announcement and Legislative action, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D – Glen Cove) issued the following statement:

“The opioid settlement was a punitive judicial outcome with a very clear purpose. We are losing people at an alarming rate, and many families across our County are continuing to suffer as their loved ones continue to struggle with addiction,” Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) said. “As of today, Nassau County has received more than $92.5 million in opioid lawsuit settlement resources. However, less than $7 million has been spent to date, making the announcement at this morning’s press conference a disappointment in my opinion,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton added. “After two years of delays, the agencies that have been promised funding should have been paid in full, and a significant amount of additional funding should also have been

released. Neither have happened.” “To have just paid about one-seventh of our opioid funding more than two years later is an insult to every family that continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic. This money cannot be used for anything else other than addressing opioid addiction, and I feel Nassau must begin distributing this

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Oscar Nominated Shorts 7 p.m. (Manhasset Cinemas, 430 Plandome Rd., Manhasset) Gold Coast Cinema Series and Shorts TV presents the nominated short films in the Live Action category from this year’s Academy Awards, and see if your favorite wins when the Oscars are presented on March 10. Presenting The After, Invincible, Knight of Fortune, Red, White and Blue and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Visit goldcoastarts.org to register.

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Jewish Masters of Modern Art 2 p.m. (Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl.) Temple Isaiah will be

hosting a lecture titled “Jewish Masters of Modern Art – Rosenberg, Greenberg and the Postwar Triumph of American Art”. The lecture, part of Temple Isaiah’s continuing series about Jewish artists and their role in the art world, will be presented by Dr. Dennis Raverty, award-winning teacher, author and art historian. Please contact the Temple at isaiahgn@yahoo.com or 516487-5373 for further information. Suggested donation is $15.

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Pure Joy: Black History Music Celebration 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. (Great Neck Main Library, Community Room) Come get cozy with Paige Patterson this month with her Valentine’s Day homage to Black History. She is a female crooner who pays tribute to people like Bobby Short, Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, The Drifters, Alicia Keys, and Corrine Bailey Rae. Her mission is to revive one’s memories of a bygone era and restore one’s faith in the power of music. Registration is required, visit greatnecklibrary.org

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The Village of Great Neck Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce a public hearing in conformance with Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998. The public hearing will be held Monday, March 25th 2024 at 4:00pm at The Village of Great Neck Housing Authority located at 700 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11023. The subject of the hearing will be the Public Housing Annual and Five year Plan. The FiveYear Plan describes the mission of the agency and the agency’s long-range goals and objectives for achieving its mission over a five-year period, and their approach to managing programs and providing services for the upcoming year. The PHA Plan also serves as the annual application for grants to support improvements to public housing buildings (Capital Fund Program). Residents of public housing and members of the public are welcome. If you are unable to attend, please call 516-482-2727 and give your name and email address (please do not leave a message), in order for us to send zoom coordinates. A DRAFT of said plan is available at the Housing Authority Main Office at same. 245842 M

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

Winter Movie Screenings Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. (Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave.) The Great Neck Park District presents: Once Upon a Thief (1965) San Francisco ex-con Eddie Pedak wants to go straight, but local cop Mike Vido, motivated by a personal vendetta, keeps harassing him while Eddie’s brother Walter

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St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St., Westbury) The Town of North Hempstead presents the St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus for free health screenings. The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test, diabetes screenings and more. Call 311 for more information.

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Beatles Tribute Show 3 p.m. (Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave.) The Great Neck Park District is hosting programs for adults. Performer: Godfrey Townsend with Michael Also, Beatles tribute show. Visit gnparks.org for more information.

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he Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County dedicates itself to educating students and the community about the Holocaust, as well as the importance of tolerance and respect for all people. “We are here to serve the community, and we have a broad range of programs,” said HMTC Director of Education Christopher Probst, Ph.D., who began his tenure in September 2023. “We are concerned about the Holocaust, other genocides, and issues to do with race. We see it as interconnected.” HMTC is located at Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove, which was the estate of Harold I. and Harriet B. Pratt. Surrounded by nature, school groups and community members who come from around Long Island go to HMTC to take tours of the exhibits and learn from museum docents and survivors. They can also tour the Children’s Memorial Garden, which honors the 1.5 million Jewish children who died in the Holocaust. Beyond Welwyn, HMTC devotes itself to educating the community about the

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s exhibit tells the story of before, during and after the Holocaust. (Photos by Alex Nuñez)

Holocaust and modern prejudice through programs and speaking engagements. Probst has always known about the

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and genocide, for me, is not solely an academic pursuit. I think it’s necessary to combat antisemitism, xenophobia and all forms of racism in present-day society.” Probst gained his Ph.D. in history, particularly the history of the Holocaust, from Royal Holloway, the University of London. Since then, Probst has served as an educator. He taught history at Howard Community College in Maryland and Saint Louis University, Maryville University, and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s also written articles and books about the relationship between Protestant and Jewish people in Nazi Germany. And he’s served as a volunteer at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. “I felt a pull, a tug towards doing work with the public, in other words, taking that academic knowledge I had about the Holocaust and genocide and doing something about it that would be helpful in the community that I live in,” Probst said when asked what brought him to HMTC. The job Probst interviewed for, and the job he has today are much different. About a month after settling into HMTC, news broke of an attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas militants, starting a deadly conflict and rising antisemitic and Islamaphobic tensions including here in the United States. “That has made adjusting to this role something that’s been much more hectic than I have anticipated, to say the least,” Probst said. “We have seen antisemitic, racist or bullying incidents involving students from Long Island schools in at least eight different districts across Long Island. And many of

HMTC Director of Education Christopher Probst. them come to us for help. So within weeks of taking the job, my phone has been ringing off the hook, my colleagues as well. My inbox is filling up very quickly.” Before Probst moved to Long Island, he studied news reports and spoke with former

directors of education to get a sense of what he was walking into. “I’ve seen that since 2015, at least, there has been a rather significant increase long-term, over those seven or eight years, whether it’s racist incidents, whether it’s

anti-Black incidents, whether it’s swastikas etched on bathroom stalls or in classrooms,” Probst explained. “On the other hand, you have this really intense focus on IsraelPalestine since October. So that has led to a significant spike.” After the attack, HMTC’s education team met together to create a plan of action, which included a rapid response to incidents. “When schools call us, of course, they’re horrified at what’s happened,” Probst said. “They want to address it in some way. Our aim with this rapid response is to empower educators and parents to tackle antisemitism and other forms of hate in the community.” One of HMTC’s signature programs called “Deconstructing Symbols of Hate,” a one-hour workshop designed for students in grades eight through 12, analyzes the history behind symbols such as the swastika and teaches participants how to stand up to racism or antisemitism. “Students really reflect what these symbols mean,” Probst said. “Sometimes there’s a gasp or a sort of intake of air when they realize just how much a symbol is attached to the murder and ideology of the Nazis.” There have also been cases where students who mimicked Nazi salutes or drew swastikas, for example, went to HMTC on a private basis to meet with an educator and learn about the story of the Holocaust. “It’s a small sample size, but we’ve seen a very good conversion rate,” Probst said. “The light in their eyes tells us that they understand what they did was wrong and how it

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HOLOCAUST from page 3A caused so much pain.” Probst said he believes there’s been an increase in hate incidents in the past seven or eight years because of access to hateful and harmful ideas on social media, as well as a cultural environment where antisemitic and racist symbols and actions have moved from the fringes of society closer to the center. “Students are going through school and are typically getting a good education on the Holocaust, about Civil Rights and the history of these things, but in the broader society, it’s become more accepted culturally, even politically, to say things that are at best racially insensitive,” Probst said. “Now, more than ever, I think it’s our responsibility as educators to teach about the oppression and violence that resulted, historically, in giving into this temptation to exclude rather than to understand.” In January 2024 HMTC had a near-record number of students and adult community members, 5,000 people, coming for tours and programs. While January is normally a busy month for HMTC, it hasn’t been this busy, Probst said. “It’s two sides of a coin; it can be very challenging, but at the same time, on a daily basis, [HMTC staff and] I have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives, especially of young people, but also adults,” Probst said. “Whether introducing and moderating a discussion in a school auditorium with a Holocaust survivor, leading a professional development workshop with teachers and administrators on how to educate about and combat hate incidents and speech in their schools, or teaching students about the horrors of the Holocaust and genocide, it’s a very rewarding job.” HMTC offers programs for students in grades five through 12. “At the grade five level, we emphasize stories of courage, those who survived the Holocaust and were able to exemplify their courage, and resisters who stood up to antisemitic hatred,” Probst explained. Middle and high school students are offered a tour of HMTC’s exhibit and the Children’s Memorial Garden by a welltrained docent, covering subjects such as life before the Holocaust, Nazi Germany before World War II, the Holocaust, life in a concentration camp, liberation and life after war and other genocides since 1945. The tour typically takes about an hour, and students will then take a short break for lunch. Afterward, students will hear a testimony from a Holocaust survivor or a descendant of a survivor. “In that way, they get both an academic approach in the exhibit with the tour and they get a real-life story, a testimony from somebody who survived the Holocaust or someone who is a descendant of someone who survived the Holocaust,” Probst explained. HMTC also offers adult education college campus groups. For example, Probst said, HMTC will host a group from Stony Brook University for a program called “Courageous Conversations,” addressing how to talk

HMTC visitors learn about life before the Holocaust, the rise of Nazi Germany, the events of the Holocaust, life in a concentration camp, liberation and life after war and other genocides since 1945. about race, systemic racism, biases and other topics. Nurses and Suffolk and Nassau County police cadets also come to HMTC for programs. Moji Pourmoradi, executive director of the HMTC, said they are thrilled to have Probst to lead the educational team. “His breadth of knowledge, combined with his gentle demeanor makes it very easy for our students to connect with him,” Pourmoradi said. “He is dealing with a very difficult subject but he has proven himself to be a formidable educator who cares deeply about the subject and the student, which is the perfect combination.” To learn more, visit www.hmtcli.org.

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Finally, A Scratch Off Winner I finally won real cash on a scratch-off game. After reading about people winning millions on scratch-off games, I wrote a column about Juan Hernandez of Uniondale, who won $10 million on a scratchoff, not just once, but twice! I’ve cashed about as many oneand two-dollar winners as I have lost or misplaced. I once had a $25 winner, which I promptly blew on some cigars. Scratch-off tickets I’ve stuffed into cards for friends and families have turned into $50 winners occasionally, but never for me. My wife stuffs scratch-offs into all our stockings for Christmas. In addition to Cinnamon rolls, there is enough silver dust in my kitchen from scratching off lottery tickets to declare my house an environmental hazard. Everyone wins something except me. Well, my turn finally came. While out to lunch with my friends recently to celebrate my retirement, I received a beautiful card from my friend Matty and his wife, Sigrid. Later, when I opened it at home, I found a heartfelt message and three scratch-off lottery

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tickets. The tickets followed the usual pattern of requiring a match with a few “winning” numbers. I reached into my handy change jar for a nickel and started scratching. The first one required me to reveal three of the same numbers to win the prize. As usual, there were a few doubles but no triples, so it was a loser. I believe they purposely give you two matching numbers that say “Jackpot!” to drive you insane. I quickly lost my enthusiasm on the second card, which required matching any “winning” numbers. As expected, I missed the “target”

numbers by one in either direction. If the target number was 15, I conveniently uncovered a 14 and a 16, but no 15. However, on the last reveal, I found a match for ten bucks! Now we’re talking! That’ll get me a bagel and a cup of coffee. The third card, “Find The 7s,” was not complicated as it contained no “winning” numbers to match. You just had to scratch off all spots and uncover the #7. There were three columns of five hidden numbers to scratch. The more sevens you uncovered, the more money you won, from two bucks to $25,000. The first three numbers I uncovered (going down the first column) were all 7s. I kept scratching, and the next two were also 7s, giving me an entire column of 7s and a prize of five bucks. I stopped to re-read the ticket instructions to make sure I hadn’t misread about the 7s. I expected to find out that you wanted to avoid 7s, not collect them. Sure enough, the prizes were based on collecting 7s, and I already had five of them. Knowing my previous luck in these scratch-off games, the next

row started just as I expected, with no 7s in the first two numbers scratched. But then I finished the column with three more 7s, and my prize money was up to $20 with five more numbers to reveal. When the first number in the last row revealed another 7, I had won $50. At that point, I stopped again to take a much closer look at the card to ensure it was real. I’ve seen plenty of those videos where kids give their unsuspecting parents (or friends) a fake scratchoff lottery ticket, winning millions of dollars. And considering how long I’ve known my friend, Matty, it was not out of the realm of possibility. But it looked legit to me, so I continued scratching. The next number was a 5 (rats), but lo and behold, it was followed by another 7! Ten 7s brought my winnings to $100, with two numbers left. One more 7, and the prize jumps to $500. Two more get me to $2,500. Alas, I shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up. But then again, I can’t complain. I’ll take it! Unfortunately, at our next get-together, I have to buy all the drinks…

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Having a lot of money is not always a guaranty that you will win. A few years ago, former Queens Congressman Joe Crowley was in a fight for his seat against Alexandra Ocasio Cortez. Crowley spent over $3 million and lost to an activist whose only job at the time was as a bartender. The difference in that skirmish was decided by plain old shoe leather. Cortez was able to get the support of hundreds of

volunteers who marched doorto-door in behalf of her challenge and in the end that made the difference. Crowley spent most of his time in Washington hoping to be his party’s next leader replacing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and that was fatal. This year there will be three hotly contested races for Congress on Long Island. Because the three fights could decide control of the House of Representatives, the two national parties will be pouring millions of dollars in each race. Having run for office successfully on 12 occasions, I frequently

wonder why the two parties don’t agree to cap the amount of moneys spent just because of the fact that election spending has reached obscene levels. Most of the mailers go right into the garbage can. Our landfills are currently bursting from excess garbage, so why make it worse? I know that my complaints will fall on deaf ears. This year, and forever after, elections will continue to cost tons of money, most of which should be spent on children who don’t get three solid meals a day or child care for working parents.

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cost efficiency. While these were significant strides in preserving the framework of this essential youth initiative, the stagnation in Nassau’s rate of compensation has created major obstacles for families in need of services. With every year that passes, the imbalance grows wider between those who can afford to backfill the services that Nassau County is not providing and those who cannot. Advocates are seeking parity with neighboring municipalities, and because New York State reimburses Nassau County at a rate of

59.5 percent of our outlay for these services, it would have been prudent to increase what we pay by using a small portion of Nassau’s $299 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as a bridge until higher reimbursements rates kicked in. I can think of no more appropriate use for these funds than the post-pandemic educational recovery of Nassau County’s young people. A similar disconnect exists in Nassau’s handling of its homelessness crisis. Upon my request in 2017, Nassau’s Office of Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs provided me with a budget report showing that $325,000 was earmarked for the Nassau County DSS HIT team, which was comprised of several Adult Protective Services (APS) employees and Housing and Homeless Prevention personnel and tasked with performing extensive street outreach services. However, after being disbanded, the HIT team was replaced by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, which has received less than half that sum from the County to provide these outreach services in subsequent years. The Coalition’s 2023 “point in time” count of the homeless on Long Island discovered the number had increased to 3,536 people - 1,463 of them under age 18. Based on these numbers, the need has increased – so should Nassau County’s funding. Rather than apply resources to areas that we know are underfunded, the County Executive and Legislative Majority on

Monday, Jan. 22 transferred over $222 million in ARPA funds into the operating budget and just $15 million into a fund for various notfor-profit organizations and special districts that deliver ARPA-approved services. The $15 million was transferred with no guarantee those resources would be disseminated equally across the Legislature’s 19 districts. It is notable how, a month prior to this vote, the administration carved out $10 million in federal pandemic money into the County’s 125th anniversary celebration. While they justified this by forecasting an economic boost through increased tourism, analysis published in a recent Econ Focus report shows that the administration’s projection of a $3 return per dollar spent relies on the existence of a near-zero interest rate. Econ Focus further demonstrated that, based on current economic conditions, the actual boost could be as little as 50 cents on the dollar. Faced with an opportunity to optimally resource programs that shelter the homeless and deliver crucial services to deserving, atrisk youngsters, Nassau County should have realigned its priorities. Spending so much to advertise and stage concerts and fund a series of anniversary celebrations appears downright frivolous in light of these unmet needs. Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, is the Alternate Deputy Minority Leader of the Nassau County Legislature. She has represented the Second Legislative District since 2014.

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This classic Tudor home nestled in the tranquil and picturesque University Gardens at 74 Wensley Dr. sold on Dec. 18 for $2,170,000. It sits on more than a half of an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. The grand entry foyer is welcoming, leading to a spacious living room adorned with a charming fireplace. The main level features a library or home office space, an eat-in-kitchen boasts a separate tea room with delightful views of the rear property, a formal dining room, powder room and an additional guest bedroom suite with an enclosed breezeway leading to the three-car garage. The second level features four bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets and three bathrooms. This home has plenty of storage, a laundry area, mechanicals and a bathroom in the full basement along with another fireplace for cozy evenings. This home is near major highways, transportation, stores, medical and dining. This home is within the Great Neck South school district.

afely shoveling snow is essential to prevent injuries and ensure a smooth winter season. Here are some tips to shovel snow safely and effectively: Warm-Up Before heading out to shovel, take a few minutes to warm up your muscles with light exercises. This helps prevent strains and injuries while shoveling. The Right Shovel Use a lightweight shovel with a curved handle to reduce strain on your back. A shovel with a smaller blade can also help you lift less snow with each scoop. Dress Appropriately Wear warm, layered clothing to protect yourself from the cold. Don’t forget gloves, a hat, and waterproof boots with good traction to prevent slips and falls. Pace Yourself Take frequent breaks while shoveling to rest and prevent overexertion. Listen to your body and stop if you feel dizzy, short of breath, or experience chest pain. Proper Lifting Bend your knees and lift with your legs, not your back, to avoid straining your spine. Keep your back straight and avoid twisting while lifting and throwing snow.

Push, Don’t Lift Whenever possible, push the snow rather than lifting it. Use your shovel as a plow to push snow to the side instead of lifting heavy loads. Clear Snow Promptly Shovel snow soon after it falls to prevent it from compacting and becoming heavier. This makes shoveling easier and reduces the risk of injury. Watch for Ice Be cautious of ice patches hidden beneath the snow, as they can cause slips and falls. Use salt or sand to melt ice and improve traction on walkways and driveways. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water before, during, and after shoveling to stay hydrated. Cold weather can mask the signs of dehydration, so be sure to drink fluids regularly. Ask for Help If you have health concerns or difficulty shoveling, ask for assistance from family, friends, or neighbors. Consider hiring a professional snow removal service for larger areas or during heavy snowfall. By following these tips and practicing safe shoveling techniques, you can enjoy a winter wonderland while minimizing the risk of injuries and accidents.

This house is situated on a lot of 11,000 square feet at 47 Olive St. in Great Neck. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. This home sold on Jan. 10 for $1,580,000. It is in the Great Neck South school district, ranked among the top 10 districts in the United States and is in the top three in the state. It is within walking distance to the elementary and junior high schools. This home was built in 1955 and has an eat-in-kitchen. It has an attached two-car garage. This home has a fireplace. Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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The Westbury Arts opening of “55 Years of Black Creativity” had a terrific turn out. Photo by Cathy Bongiorno

55 Years Of Black Creativity Long Island Black Artist Association celebrates Black History Month BY CHRISTY HINKO

Beginning on Feb. 11, Westbury Arts opened its exhibit “55 Years of Black Creativity” showcasing artwork by members of the Long Island Black Artist Association (LIBAA).

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his exhibit shows a diverse range of artwork by very talented African American artists,” says artist and show organizer Marcia Odle-McNair. “People should come to see this exhibit because it shows that the artists of LIBAA are highly skilled in their techniques; each work is beautiful, intricate and interesting.” The works featured in the show are by Galvin Bisserup, Jr., Roosevelt; Maxine Townsend Broderick, Jamaica, Queens; James Whitten, Jamaica, Queens; Aaron Scott, Freeport, Clemente Ettrick, Amityville; Marcia

Odle-McNair, Westbury; Mary Rano, Freeport; Frenal Mezilas, Lindenhurst; Kenneth Bradford, Roosevelt; David Wilson, Jamaica, Queens; Willie Mack, Wyandanch; and Olita Wingate, Hempstead. LIBAA was founded in 1968 by four Long Island artists to promote, share information, and seek opportunities to exhibit artwork by African American artists. “This tradition is carried on today by the current members,” says Odle-McNair. “These members continued to gather and to share ideas, participate in exhibitions, and to provide

cultural services to the community.” Odle-McNair says that viewers will be delighted to see the variety of artwork ranging from portraiture, still life, abstraction, surrealism, and representational art. The mediums in this exhibit include acrylic, or oil paint, watercolor, pastels, photography, and mixed media. “I have always been inspired by the utilization of color interactions, nature and traditional, as well as non-traditional shapes in all art,” says Odle-McNair. “I have created artwork that intrigues the viewer to stop and take time to process or

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ABOUT THE ARTIST Frenal Mezilas (pictured, right), born in 1979 in Haiti, is a Haitian American painter. He started painting when he was 10 years old. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at the Ecole Nationale des Arts in Haiti. He has always been influenced by the works of Bernard Sejourne, Dieudonne Cedor, Picasso, Dali, Monet, Kandinsky, and Braque. In 2011, Mezilas was invited as a resident artist by Hankila Casa Africa in Mexico, where he made many exhibitions. His study of art in Mexico was a valuable vehicle that propelled him into the public market. After his experience in Mexico, Mezilas traveled to the United States where he continued to exhibit his art. His work has been shown in Washington, D.C., the United Nations, Hofstra University, Brooklyn College, the Haitian Consulate, the Musee D’Art Haitien du College St. Pierre, the Brazilian Embassy, and many libraries and galleries. Mezilas’ paintings, whether realistic, surreal, abstract, or cubist, represent Haitian culture, history, and the human experience in general. He won multiple awards, including a plaque

The Warrior, medium: mixed media (acrylic paint, clay sculpture) by Frenal Mezilas.

of honor and merit from the New York State Association of Day Service Providers and a certificate of recognition from the Assembly Chamber (NYS Capital). Mezilas enjoys teaching painting, drawing, and pottery in New York, and loves working with students and people with developmental disabilities. —LIBAA/Westbury Arts

notice the blended or contrasting placement of color, the dimensionality of the brushstrokes within a painted section, and to question the two or three dimensions creating in the painting. I often incorporate veils of transparency, or use shaped canvases to further stretch the limits of the viewer’s perception found in each painting.” Odle-McNair’s art reflects a long interest in working with the interactions of colors, overlapping geometric shapes, aspects of nature and transparency. “I have been an artist most of my life. my mother was a seamstress, so I spent many hours exploring fabrics of various colors, textures and patterns, particularly African patterns,” says Odle-McNair. “I was inspired by the Impressionists, especially Claude Monet, and his use of colors.” Odle-McNair began formal art classes at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn as a teenager. It is here that she was introduced to abstraction in modern art and became inspired by the work of Aaron Douglas and his use of transparency. She continued her formal art training at Hunter College, where she earned both, her Bacherlor’s and Master’s in Fine Arts degrees. “I was particularly inspired by Hans Hoffman and his use of color; Josef Albers and his explorations with color theory,” says Odle-McNair. “Alma Thomas with her use of pulsating bands of color and Bridget Riley with her optical art paintings, were also inspiring.” LIBAA supports its members through exhibitions— locally, nationally and internationally. Westbury Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the governor and the New York State legislature. The show runs through March 22. Westbury Arts is located at 255 Schenck Ave. in Westbury. Visit www.westburyarts. org or call 516-400-2787 for gallery hours and more details. Visit www.liblackartists. com for more information about the art association.

LIBAA show organizer Marcia Odle-McNair next to her artwork.

Reflective Perspective, oil on canvas, 30’”x 24” by Clemente Ettrick

Anthropomorphosis of Alkebulan by David Wilson

Giants fan by James Whitten

The Long Island Black Artist Association will be exhibiting at Westbury Arts. Back row: James Whitten, Frenal Mezalis,Willie Mack, David Wilson, Mary Rano and Galvin Bisserup. Front row: Kenneth Bradford, Marcia Odle-McNair, Clemente Etterick Source Marcia Odle-McNair

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A Gem And Her Gems A vast display of Vintage Fabulous Finds at the Bryant Library. Photos by Lauren Feldman

Lifelong lover of vintage showcases collection at Bryant Library LAUREN FELDMAN

Vintage shopping has returned as a trend in recent years, encouraging consumers to consider a more unique and sustainable way to shop. But for some, the trend never left. Meet Ellen F. Broder, who has been collecting vintage handbags, jewelry, fashions and accessories since she was a teenager, falling in love with their timeless charm.

roder grew up in a household which encouraged her to march to the beat of her own drum. “Everyone did this color palette that was blue and yellow and green, my parents did black, white and pink,” she recalls. “A lot of people go down the beaten path, and I’ve been here, there and everywhere.” Broder’s first taste of thrifting occurred when she was 15. “I went on a train with a friend... I found a big sweater. It was cream and had a big ‘E’ — now I’m thinking ‘E for Ellen’... it was 50 cents, and I thought it was the greatest thing!” Her mother was less sure, “I came home and my mom said, ‘Are you kidding? You don’t have to shop thrift.’” But Ellen was already hooked. Over the years, Broder has collected handbags, jewelry, accessories and kitchen kitsch. “I started collecting clothes, salt and pepper shakers. In my

home, I still have a refrigerator from the ‘30s, two stoves from the ‘20s, and a Hoosier for baking. I have a vast collection of handbags, jewelry, all things kitchen.” She also likes to get creative with her pieces by completing an outfit. “One of my favorite things... I’ll find a jacket from the ‘60s or ‘70s, and I’ll have the sleeves cut off to make it a vest, and then from there I can have a scarf made from the sleeve... My greatest ‘find’ is a handbag with an exact pattern match to my jackets. What a score!.. I have fun, to me it’s all fun.” Collecting is one thing, but why vintage specifically? According to Broder, it is a mix of factors; from the thrill of the hunt, to the uniqueness that is intrinsic to thrifted items. “In the early days, it was anything pretty, I just had to have it! It’s been a long time, so now if I buy something, it has to work

An original telephone bag from the 1970s.

[with what I already have]. I like building up my collection. I wear vintage every day,” she says. Broder has dealt with a lot of antagonistic views towards thrifting. “For some people, vintage is still ‘ew’. I understand ‘ew’ but I haven’t been there. When you go into Bloomingdales and try on a dress, probably five other people tried it on before you.” She has often heard vintage described as, “Old and icky... or they think their grandmother wore it. A lot of people don’t like [vintage] — they think it’s musty.“ But Broder has been through a ‘musty’ basement or two, and still come out with treasures. “I’ve been here, there and everywhere, looking for that must have piece, in homes, musty basements, tags, vintage shows etc, searching to that ‘fabulous find’.” What has kept Broder coming back time and time

Ellen loves finding matching fabrics across her treasure hunts.

again to vintage is that it allows her to fully express herself and aligns with her outside-the-box personality. “My mother used to say, ‘You never want to see yourself coming and going.’ At 17, I didn’t understand what she meant, but you know, lots of people want to dress like others, be a part of the trends... I just do what makes me happy,” she explains. “I felt like people would talk about me, good, bad or indifferent, so I wore what I wanted... You really need the confidence to be different, to walk into a room and not have [on] what everyone else has.” Broder’s vintage showcases are as well-known in the Roslyn community as she is. She first began to display her pieces on a suggestion from friend and colleague Norma Perlman. “I used to be on the board of the adult ed in Roslyn. I had met Norma Perlman, who used to be big at the Roslyn library, she managed the showcase...” Perlman had seen some of Broder’s collection and recommended she make a display at Bryant Library. “So I did 125 sets [of s-and-p’s] and then we did chrome, and then handbags.” Broder has also showcased her pieces at the Garden City Library, and created vintage

fashion shows for charity, which have been her pride and joy. Recently, she curated a handbag-based collection to display at Roslyn’s Bryant Library. The collection featured dozens of bags and accessories, with some pieces dating back to the Victorian Era. Broder says that her showcases are not necessarily based on time period or design, but rather being able to share the joy of pieces that have spoken to her over the years. She loves when people approach her about the showcases, and always wants to know what their favorite piece or pieces are. “Everyone always picks something different, and it’s so great to see what appeals to them,” she explains. One of her favorite finds is a small 1940s satin handbag with a clear top decorated with jewels. Showing through is a compact and lipstick holder, encrusted with the same jewels. “Of all the things I have, it makes me laugh that that’s a favorite.” The sustainability aspect of thrifting has not been lost on Broder. Jean Kelly, friend and chief executive officer at the INN, once told her that she is preserving history, which gave Broder an entirely new perspective on collecting. “So

Pearls from the 1920s-50s.

Ellen F. Broder

I told my husband, I’m preserving history with my purchases! I am helping the world by reusing and recreating,” she jokes. Broder is grateful to have the support of her husband and family, and is hoping to pass on her love of vintage to her new granddaughter. “I love that these things are still here,” she smiles. Ellen‘s Vintage Fabulous Finds have been featured in Newsday, Vintage & Victorian Magazine, and the Old House Journal.

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BROOKE SHIELDS HEADLINES FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE LUNCHEON Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (JCC) recently put on the wildly successful Friendship Circle Luncheon, which raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide financial sustainability for the JCC to improve the lives of those with dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders and their caregivers.

he event, held at the Nassau County Museum of Art, featured award-winning actress Brooke Shields, who spoke candidly about her career trajectory and life in the public eye, sharing how she has found the mental and emotional strength to live life to the fullest. Shields, a wife and the mother of two beautiful daughters, continues her prolific career on screen and stage, as a best-selling author, and an advocate for women and the arts. The Friendship Circle Luncheon honored Debbi Buslik, Judy Umansky, and Denise Silverberg, three remarkable women associated with the JCC and all of its good work in the community. —Sid Jacobson JCC

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he allure of psychic mediums lies in their mysterious ability to bridge the tangible and intangible realms, offering a glimpse into the unknown. People are drawn to the prospect of connecting with departed loved ones or gaining insights into their future. Theresa Caputo, renowned as the Long Island Medium, captivates audiences with her unique blend of charm and alleged psychic abilities. She has returned to television with a Lifetime series called Raising Spirits, which began airing on Jan. 25. The new series explores the next phase of her personal life and embarks on a tour, including sold-out shows in London. A Hicksville native born in 1966, Caputo rose to fame through her reality TV show, Long Island Medium, which premiered in 2011. Caputo claims to communicate with the spirits of the deceased, providing messages to those seeking closure or guidance. Her distinctive personality and big-hearted approach have garnered a devoted following, while skepticism persists regarding the authenticity of her gifts. Despite naysayers and disbelievers, Caputo’s enduring popularity reflects the enduring fascination with the mystical and the unexplained in contemporary culture. Ahead of her recent shows at The Paramount in Huntington, I had a chance to speak with Caputo about her gift. Here is what she shared. Explain your gift of communicating with spirits. I don’t think people realize what I do is so much more than just communicating with people that have died. It restores our faith, maybe in religion, but more importantly faith in ourselves. It’s okay to celebrate life and to find happiness even though our loved ones are gone. We can grieve; we’re going to grieve them for the rest of our life in the physical world, but the healing process is something completely different. It’s okay to heal too. Just because we feel like there will be negative emotion [when grieving] doesn’t mean that we’re not honoring or mourning our loved ones. What is your earliest memory of having a connection or some kind of communication with a spirit? My first memory is seeing a woman standing at the foot of my bed at the age of four. And I didn’t know and realize that

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it was my great grandmother until decades later. I had seen a picture of her in my grandmother’s house. She died a year or two before I was born. How did you explain to your parents that you have this ability? I come from a very spiritual, strongfaithed family. Telling my mom wasn’t difficult. I think I literally said, “Mom, I can read people” and she was like, “Oh, okay.” I know that we all have the ability to connect with our own departed loved ones. I think my family has always had that connection, so it wasn’t odd to them. The things that I would feel and hear became something different when I was saying things that I would know nothing about and that had nothing to do with our family, I was connecting with other people’s loved ones. How do you physically feel when you are in a spiritual communication with someone? When I’m channeling, I don’t have any personal thoughts, feelings, or emotions. It’s literally I sense and feel everything that the soul wants to communicate, and what that person is feeling that I’m speaking to. I can’t explain how it happens. It just happens. And a lot of times the reading stays with me, like if I have a tough reading, like a tragic departure that will affect my mood, it will affect how I am when I’m done reading. So, it is extremely emotional, and extremely difficult at times. Are you “approached” unsolicited by spirits when you walk in a room or are minding your own business grocery shopping? It’s really just a knowing or a feeling. Sometimes a spirit pushes me enough to say something. Sometimes a spirit can physically make me feel and bring me through how they passed. Sometimes it’s a sign or a symbol of a burden or guilt that someone is carrying, a negative emotion. And not everyone needs or wants to hear from a departed loved one, so if I am [moved] by a spirit, they have to show me certain things before I will say something and communicate to someone who is living. It is similar when I am on stage, and I have a room full of people. I walk through the audience. I am sensing things. There is always something that grabs me [figuratively]

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and makes me feel like I have to stop and look at someone and say all of the things that mean nothing to me, but will change someone’s life who is physically standing in front of me. Why are people allured to mediums? One of the things that I struggled with, when I discovered that I had this ability not only to connect with my own departed loved ones, but everyone else’s was why someone would want to see a medium to communicate with their loved ones who have died. I couldn’t understand that. But what I learned over the decades of channeling the souls of the departed is that, unfortunately, no matter when we lose someone or how they die, we’re left with these negative emotions and feelings. It really is remarkable how every show and every time I channel spirit, there is some type of universal message of healing and faith and hope. Having a spirit validate something unique to the person they are trying to speak to through me is incredible and it amazes me every time I channel spirit. Tell me about the new show, Raising Spirits. We’re filming on Long Island in my home and while I am out and about on daily errands. The viewer gets a deeper look into a different side of my life, with my family, how I interact with my crew, and also being on the road. Is there anybody from Hicksville who had some significant understanding of your abilities? Pat Longo helped me understand my ability and provided a safe place for me to explore my gift. She understood the gift of communicating. She was a spiritual healer and she used to teach awareness classes in her home. My anxiety was bad at the time; she helped me understand that I was being brought through people’s departure. I was absorbing that energy. In Pat’s class, I discovered that I had the ability to connect with everyone’s loved ones.

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Psychic mediums, with their claimed extrasensory perceptions, tap into a realm beyond the ordinary, providing a sense of comfort and hope. Allure stems from the potential for personal validation, closure, or guidance that transcends conventional understanding. Whether fueled by curiosity, grief, or a quest for spiritual enlightenment, individuals seek solace and intrigue in the enigmatic world of psychic mediums. Also visit Caputo’s website (www.theresacaputo.com) to learn more.

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Greek food captivates with its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and rich culinary heritage. From the iconic gyro to the indulgent moussaka, Greek cuisine offers a delightful blend of Mediterranean influences, characterized by olive oil, herbs, and spices.

he appeal lies not only in the delicious dishes but also in the cultural experience they evoke. Dining on meze plates filled with feta cheese, olives, and tzatziki transports one to sunkissed tavernas by the Aegean Sea. Whether savoring grilled souvlaki or baklava dripping with honey, the allure of Greek food lies in its ability to tantalize the taste buds while celebrating the joy of communal dining and

Greek hospitality. For more than four decades, the Tsolis brothers, Peter and Jimmy, built a solid reputation as the owners of Seven Seas Diner on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck. They recently joined with Kostas Papanikolaou to bring their reimagined dining vision to life with an upscaled Greek and Mediterranean experience, now Paros Grille. The venue transformation

is beautiful, invigorating and chic and is garnering some of the most positive reviews from foodies and critics alike. And to prove they mean business with their new venture, they have brought in Chef Tasos Varelis to deliver on the culinary magic. Varelis has been cooking for nearly 15 years, building professionally on his love of home-cooked meals with his family ever since he was

a young boy. He admits the octopus at Paros is his own family’s recipe and is definitely his favorite dish on the menu. If you cannot decide what to order on the menu, consider creating a meal with the appetizers. The lightly fried calamari, the sesame feta wrapped in phyllo dough and drizzled with honey and sour cherry preserves with the sautéed Shrimp Santorini in tomato and feta sauce is plentiful, satisfying and delicious, enough to make a meal of. The grilled Cypriot halloumi is a special boost to the taste buds, as are the Gigantes, Kastorian giant lima beans baked in tomato, dill and parsley. The cocktail menu is earning

Owners Kostas Papanikolaou (left) and Peter Tsolis (right) with Chef Tasos Varelis Photos by Lauren Feldman and Christy Hinko

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ROCAVAKA: THE ‘VAKA’ THAT ROCKS BY CHRISTY HINKO

Distilled in Madrid, Spain, from Tempranillo grapes, Bellmore native Bobby Fallas has launched an award-winning vodka, cleverly named Rocavaka. Rumor has it that Fallas had the brand name patented well before he even had an actual product. Sort of backward, as far as creating a product and then coming up with a name for it, but the path to this successful vodka brand is proving itself effortlessly.

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style, try a glass of Assyrtiko. While there is a vast assortment of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, such as the traditional Greek chicken, mousaka, lamb and steak, the stars on the menu are the seaside choices, the branzino in particular. Many of the vegetables used in the dishes are sourced locally. The seafood is from Marine Fisheries on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. Seasonally, much of the seafood selection is straight from the Long Island waters. Don’t pass on dessert here at Paros Grille. You will definitely want to save room for the Greek yogurt, baklava or, surprisingly, the baklava ice cream. You read that right, the baklava ice cream, think all the goodness of the traditional baklava, the rolled phyllo dough, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, honey folded into vanilla ice cream. Heaven. Although not on the menu, there are plenty of options if you are dining with pint-sized diners, the kids. Paros Grille offers standards like chicken fingers, pasta and kebabs for the littles.

Everyone from the top down, the owners, manager, waitstaff, bartender and kitchen crew are professional, friendly and genuinely invested in their hospitality role. There is ample parking behind the restaurant, accessible from the north side of Northern Boulevard or through the adjacent entrance on Middle Neck Road, just past the gas station. Valet service is available on most evenings. Paros Grille offers dinein and takeout service. Reservations are highly encouraged on the weekends. Paros Grille also offers an event space for a private event, for up to 100 guests. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Paros Grille (formerly Seven Seas Diner) is located at 607 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck. Visit www.parosgrille. com or call 516-482-0980 for more information. —Lauren Feldman contributed to this feature.

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ocavaka is very unique and launched a little more than a year ago,” says Rocavaka spokesperson Sue Anne Konkle. “Bobby is a true entrepreneur and doing particularly well with his sister Darlene serving as the company’s vice president.” Konkle says Rocavaka is an amazing tasting vodka, which means that it is crafted with the expectation of the consumer taking their time enjoying the spirit, paying attention to their senses while enjoying the cocktail. Tasters say to swirl the vodka in a glass and smell it, try to pick up the aroma notes of its alcohol and its ingredients

like the grains and botanicals. Take a sip of the vodka and hold it in your mouth while moving it around, noticing the flavor changes. “We’ve won eight taste awards within six months already,” Konkle shares. Fallas’ family friend, Dee Snider, of Twisted Sister fame, was one of the first brand ambassador endorsements. “He doesn’t even drink alcohol any longer, but when he heard about the product he jumped right in and got involved,” says Konkle. “Since then, Joe Gannascoli, an actor from The Sopranos and celebrity chef, has joined as a brand

ambassador also and we are the power sponsor at Bald Hill Amphitheater in Farmingville.” Rocavaka has partnered with America’s Vet Dogs and Life’s Worc. During the interview, the brand executives were in talks with several music venues across Long Island, local and national charity organizations, and several other celebrity ambassadors to expand the brand and sign sponsorship agreements. Visit www.Rocavaka.com to learn more, to find out where the next brand event will take place, and where to find Rocavaka.

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t a time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives, our need for nurturing, empathy and compassion grows ever stronger as do our imaginings of a more peaceful future. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others and the feeling of sanctuary this creates, Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness. Subtly sensual, Peach Fuzz is a hearfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of tenderness and communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration. “A cozy peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange, Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us a space to be, feel, and heal and to flourish from whether spending time with others or taking the time to enjoy a moment by ourselves,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, Pantone Color Institute. “Drawing comfort from PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, we can find peace from within, impacting our wellbeing. An idea as much as a feeling,

the years, the Pantone Color of the Year program has become a globally iconic cultural touchstone, drawing atention to how what is taking place in our global culture is reflected and expressed through the language of color. “With this year’s Pantone Color of the Year 2024, we see an increased focus on community and people PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz across the world reframing awakens our senses to the how they want to live and comforting presence of tactilievaluating what is importty and cocooned warmth.” ant—that being the comfort Sensitive but sweet and airy, of being close to those Peach Fuzz evokes a new mowe love. The color is one dernity. While centered in the whose warm and welcoming human experience of enrichembrace conveys a mesing and nurturing the sage of compasmind body and soul, sion and whose it is also a quietly cozy sensisophisticated bility brings and contempeople toporary peach gether and with depth enriches whose gentle the soul,” lightness is adds Laurie understated but Pressman, impactful bringing vice president (Getty Images) beauty to the digital of the Pantone world. Poetic and romanColor Institute. “In tic, a clean peach tone with the spirit of Peach Fuzz, we a vintage vibe, Peach Fuzz reflect back on the last 25 reflects the past yet has been years of the Pantone Color rephrased to have a contemof the Year program grateful porary ambiance. to provide an avenue where The introduction of Peach designers and color enthusiFuzz also marks the 25th anniasts all over the world can versary of the Pantone Color engage in a conversation of the Year program. First about color, be inspired by introduced by the Pantone color and showcase their Color Institute in 1999 with the creativity within their comPantone Color of the Year, Cemunities. We look forward rulean Blue (Pantone 15-4020), to continuing this for many the Pantone Color of the Year more years to come.” captures the global zeitgeist, Visit www.pantone.com/ serving as an expression of a color-of-the-year/2024 mood and an attitude on the for more about this year’s part of the consumer. Through color selection. —Pantone Color Institute

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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the importance of preserving history through digitization has become increasingly evident. Digitization offers a powerful solution to the challenges of time, deterioration and accessibility that historical artifacts and records often face. By converting physical materials into digital formats, valuable historical information remains accessible, shareable and protected for generations to come.

ne company is doing its part, image by image, to partner with institutions and organizations across Long Island, to ensure history’s place in the future is a guarantee. Advantage Archives of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was founded by Chris Donohue and Jeff Kiley in 2010. Since its formation, the company has partnered with more than 1,000 communities and has preserved more than 120,000,000 images. BLVD. had a chance to speak with Kiley about this important service. Here’s what he had to tell us.

Q. What is it you are doing?

A. We’re forging partnerships with communities to provide practical access to their local history, making it freely available online. We collaborate closely with libraries, museums, genealogical and historical societies, educational institutions and other like minded organizations, to unlock content that’s often hard to access in print or on microfilm. We believe in the power of partnerships and the importance of making history accessible to all. We understand that funding can often be a hurdle for institutions looking to digitize and preserve their historical records. We work hand-inhand with these institutions to identify potential funding sources for their projects. This could be through their existing donor networks, Friends of the Library programs, foundations or available grants. Our goal is to ensure that the project is fully funded without imposing a financial burden on the institution.

Q. Why is this preserving history and the work that you do so important?

A. In this day and age there is a demand for immediate and free access to information. With a digital archive

a “portal to the past” can be opened with just a few clicks. Patrons no longer need to be in the physical location of the materials, be bound by operational hours, or face the need to “rent” their collective history from a subscription service. Anyone can research their heritage or connect with the past at anytime, whether at home, school, or on the go. This digital shift, while preserving the integral role of our partners, broadens their reach, making their rich resources more inclusive and accessible. It not only enhances the process of accessing information but also reinforces the core principals of of most libraries and cultural institutions: outreach, engagement and life-long learning.

Q. What has been one of the most interesting projects from Long Island’s North Shore?

A. As far as future content, we’re working with the Oyster Bay Library (also in the Great Neck area) to find grants and fundraise to help digitize their local newspaper collection and parts of their local history and Theodore Roosevelt Collections. Roosevelt spent many summers with his family in Oyster Bay, dating back to the 1870s. As governor he helped lay the cornerstone of Oyster Bay’s Library, his presidential home was in Oyster Bay, and to this day he is buried in Youngs Memorial Cemetery in Oyster Bay. Their project could possibly be one of the most historic projects we have digitized.

Some of the recent projects that Advantage Archives has worked on are: · Port Washington Public Library (www.portwashington.historyarchives.online) with more than 45,000 pages of newspapers and phone directories that range in date

from 1903 to 1963. · Sea Cliff Library (www. seacliff.historyarchives.online) with more than 10,000 images that range in date from 1883 to 1946. · Glen Cove Public Library (www.glencove.historyarchives.online) with items from the 1950s. · Locust Valley Library (www. locustvalley.historyarchives. online) with more than 30,000 pages of newspapers that range in date from 1946 to 1989. One of the most impressive and useful archive projects that Advantage Archives has preserved are the telephone directories of Nassau County, housed at Great Neck Library (www.greatneck.historyarchives.online) with more than 75,000 images with dates ranging from 1913 to 1975. These phone directories are useful to people across the country for historical, genealogical and other research projects. In the past two years alone, the digitized phone directories have helped biographers and novelists tell the story of a neighborhood from decades ago, they have helped a woman identify her biological parents after learning that she was adopted to another loving family as a newborn and the directories have notably assisted forensic genealogists assist the U.S. Army in locating the next-ofkin during a recovery mission of a soldier who was listed as Missing In Action following the Korean War. Other Advantage Archvies projects on Long Island include work with libraries in Lindenhurst, Long Beach, Massapequa, Hewlett-Woodmere and Oceanside. Have a preservation project in mind? Visit www.advantageachives.com or call 855303-2727 for a consultation.

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The generation that remembers the 1970s isn’t going to be around forever. As they fade away, one memory for Long Island youth of that era is the irrepressible My Father’s Place. During that decade, the New York club scene featured such venues as CBGB, Max’s Kansas City, and The Bottom Line.

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y Father’s Place, a club owned and operated by Michael “Eppy” Epstein, put Long Island on the map, making it now the equal of mighty Manhattan for cutting-edge music and entertainment. In 1971, Epstein purchased the Roslyn Bowl, which as the name suggests, was a bowling alley when that sport prospered during the 1950s and 1960s. It was located on Bryant Avenue. In the latter decade, the bowl, operated by Jay Lineham, began booking country and western acts, with ballroom-style dancing for its customers. At the same time, Epstein, along with his partner, Richie Hersch, were operating their own small business on Old Northern Boulevard. The village refused to grant them a permit to turn it into a coffee shop where live music might be performed. In 1971, Epstein and Hersh booked Richie Havens, fresh off of his successful performance at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, as the club’s first act. The show was a sold-out success. My Father’s Place was born. Epstein, a man with countless contacts in the world of rock music, was able to book acts from around the United States and United Kingdom. Havens was just the beginning. Future acts included Blue Oyster Cult, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Springsteen, Roger McGuinn, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Rush, Pure Prairie League, The Ramones, The Talking Heads, Emmy Lou Harris, Tom Petty, Patti Smith, Tom Waits, Eddie Money, Blondie & Greg Kihn Band, Muddy Waters, The Police, Lou Reed, John Mellencamp, The Elvin Bishop Group, Hall & Oates, The Alvin Lee Band, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Band, Bo Diddley and on May 3, 1987, Tower of Power, the Oakland-based band which closed out My Father’s Place’s early life. Something else was brewing. A Long Island FM station, WLIR, was now broadcasting an “alternative radio” format. AM radio played hits that generally last three minutes or less. FM radio would play album formats, including songs from Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Emerson Lake and Palmer, The Beach Boys and Bruce Springsteen, among others, whose tunes ran well beyond the three-minute range. Such broadcasting was popular on college campuses across the country. Epstein began advertising on WLIR, adding greatly to the club’s popularity. In 1973, WLIR began broadcasting “Live From My Father’s Place.” As luck would have it, Springsteen was the first act. With the man’s recent album, The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, rock critic Jon Landau hailed the New Jersey native as the “future of rock n’ roll.” Springsteen already had a following. With 1975’s Born To Run,, the man would graduate to arena halls to fit the fan base. But My Father’s Place was there first. Similarly, Epstein’s club would host Billy Joel’s first concert after the 1974 release of Cold Spring Harbor. Joel, too, moved onto bigger things. Either way, the word was out. Little Roslyn was the place to be. The club was located by the Roslyn Viaduct, a perfect fit since it offered plenty of parking. Why Roslyn? The parking didn’t hurt. Neither did the village’s ambience. Zoning laws kept Roslyn small and quaint, characterized by its duck pond, parks and a surrounding that included a charming downtown with small shops, churches, and the famous Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower. “I went to a school in Boston. I was studying to be a musician,” Epstein told Stuart Marvin in a 2021 interview. “The whole Boston-Cambridge culture scene became my life. We wanted to make Roslyn like Harvard Square, or like parts of Boston that had boutique after boutique. Really cool places to hang out. Roslyn was so different than the other communities on (Long Island’s) North Shore. I thought, this is a cool place to build a little community. There were little antique shops, but nothing to speak of as far as a subculture.” There was comedy along the way. By that, we don’t necessarily mean such acts as Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, and Andy Kaufman. They were funny. So too was a July 1978 episode involving The Rolling Stones. My Father’s Place also popularized reggae music. Both Keith Richards and Ronnie Woods would frequent the venue and even play onstage with such acts as Peter Tosh. That July, a rumor spread like wildfire, declaring that the entire Rolling Stones band was set to perform in little Roslyn. It seemed preposterous. Why play My Father’s Place when you can sell out Madison Square Garden? According to a blogger named “tatters,” Tosh was set to appear at a July 3, 1978 show. Since Richards and Woods, as noted, would sit in on the club’s Reggae Night Mondays, the Rolling Stones rumor took off. On July 3, up to 1,000 people were

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trying to jam a club which had seating for 400. Panic time. “Legend has it that a Rolling Stones show did, in fact, nearly take place that night at MFP, but was called off at the last minute because Eppy was afraid of having a riot on his hands,” this blogger claimed. “Rumors surfaced again years later, when Mick Taylor was booked to play the club in early 1987. On the day of the show, a local radio station all but confirmed the rumor that Keith Richards would be joining Taylor onstage that night, as he had a couple months earlier at the Lone Star Roadhouse in Manhattan. That night, I was in the audience, seated right in front of the stage. No Keith, of course, but a great set from MT.” Epstein managed to kill off those rumors. Having a thousand people storming a 400-seat hall could cause serious injury, even death. Hectic as it was, there’s no such thing as bad publicity. My Father’s Place continued to host all of the top acts in the industry. By the late 1980s, the village fathers became upset that the club’s popularity was causing other businesses to stay open late and flaunt local laws. In the spring of 1987, the club closed. There’s no quit in the club’s founder. Epstein retreated to Glen Cove. He never lost his love for Roslyn and plotted for a return. Which is what happened. In 2017, the new My Father’s Place opened for business at The Claremont Hotel. In this new setting, such acts as Livingston Taylor, Blue Velvo, and Leslie Mendelson performed, while 2024 will see James Maddock, Reverend Jefferson, EXTC, and Steve Forbert at the club. Epstein isn’t the only old rocker still going strong. This past year, The Rolling Stones, whose members are in their eighth decade, released their first album of new material since 2005. Will they shock everyone and travel to Roslyn? Michael Epstein and company will remain vigilant. Images courtesy of Eppy Epstein.

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DEC Guidelines Support Planting 25 Million Trees Public comment open through March 8

he New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released for public comment new proposed eligibility guidelines improve, expand, and assess the state’s forestry efforts on public and private lands under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The guidelines will help support implementation of Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiative to plant 25 million trees by 2033 by building capacity for production of plant materials and investing in a comprehensive data tracking and management system for forestry projects. To further achieve New York’s climate goals, Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address and Executive Budget included $47 million to support a new goal of planting 25 million trees statewide by 2033. This goal will invigorate our state’s tree planting efforts, send an unmistakable market signal to private nurseries, advance efforts to meet the Climate Act’s net-zero goal, and grow the state’s vital forest products industry. Capital investments through the Bond Act and other state sources, and multi-year annual grants to municipalities to plant trees in support of resilient reforestation and urban forests, are key components of this initiative. The draft eligibility guidelines available for comment enable the public to provide input on the implementation of Bond Act funding for forestry and community health benefits as part of the $400 million directed towards ‘Climate Change Mitigation.’ Once finalized, the criteria will guide funding allocations DEC will use to undertake Stateadministered forestry projects. Additional eligibility guidelines will be developed to include grant opportunities for locally administered initiatives. The guidelines support building capacity by repairing and/or updating capacity to

produce seedlings and bare-root trees through the upgrade and modernization of seed production facilities such as DEC’s Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery. Investments would also support the development and modernization of greenhouses using renewable energy to provide expanded seed processing and storage capabilities, and create a Forest and Ecosystem Health Lab facility to promote ecosystem health, enhance carbon sequestration, and support scientific research. To assist with tracking the progress made with these upgrades and other ongoing forestry initiatives, the guidelines support investing Bond Act funding to create a database for tracking forest stand asset creation, tree planting, inventory, assessment, management and monitoring, and data dashboards reporting on acreage and type of land conserved. The database will help meet New York State’s 30 x 30 goal to conserve 30 percent of the state’s land and water by 2030 and mandates for modelling forest carbon sequestration and storage that contribute to achieving New York State’s climate goals. The database would also enhance collaboration among DEC programs, stakeholders, and other partners by providing a platform for sharing information and coordinating landscape-wide reforestation efforts, particularly in disadvantaged communities, on both private and public properties. The full eligibility guidelines are available in the February 7 Environmental Notice Bulletin. Public comments on the draft guidelines may be submitted in writing to: Division of Lands and Forests, NYS DEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12223, or by email to dec.sm.urbanforestry@dec.ny.gov. Public comments will be accepted through Friday, March 8, 2024. —Submitted by the New York State Department Of Conservation

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Dr. Keasha Guerrier Receives Community Champion Award Board of Directors for the 2023 term. “Someone made a very important connection,” said Dr. Guerrier about how she initially became involved with the LIHC’s Walk with a Doc program. “They say, ‘young people, you’re going to become a doctor but you’re going to lose all those ideals that you have about really reaching people.’ I’ve been fortunate to have people kind of foster that in me as I’ve grown in my practice and the medical director said ‘this is something you should be involved in.’ I did not know how transformative it would be.” Walk with a Doc events offer community members a chance to hear a community physician speak about a health topic before joining them on a walk where attendees can have a dialogue with the “doc” along the way. Talk with a Doc is a virtual 30-minute program in which a “doc” speaks about a health topic for about 15 minutes before opening the floor for questions and dialogue with virtual attendees. Both are free and open to the public. Visist www. lihealthcollab.org to learn more. “Meeting people where they are and breaking things down in a way that is tangible, that’s actionable, that’s reachable, has really made the difference,” said Dr. Guerrier. “It’s actually changed the way I speak to people in my practice. So, I don’t take this lightly, this is an honor to receive.” The award is the first of its kind and will be awarded to a different community champion at the end of each calendar year. —Submitted by Long Island Health Collaborative

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t its last quarterly meeting of 2023, the Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC) honored Keasha S. Guerrier, MD with its inaugural Community Champion Award for her dedication to the Collaborative’s mission to improve the health of Long Islanders. Dr. Guerrier, Chair of Family Medicine at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital, has led many of the LIHC’s Walk with a Doc events, as well as the Collaborative’s annual virtual Talk with a Doc series in partnership with AARP Long Island. “Dr. Guerrier’s ability to synthesize complex health topics into layman’s terms is invaluable to the communities and patients she serves. We are very lucky to have her partnership and this award is representative of our gratitude for her time and continued efforts to help us educate Long Islanders about improving their own health through physical activity and diet,” said Janine Logan, VP of Communications and Population Health for the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) and director of the LIHC, a population health initiative overseen by the NSHC. Dr. Guerrier practices general family medicine and she’s affiliated with all of Northwell’s Long Island hospitals. In addition to her chair role, she serves as an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Senior Project Manager for Northwell Health’s Institute for Clinical Excellence and Quality. Outside of Northwell, Dr. Guerrier served on the New York State Academy of Family Physicians

Left to right: Janine Logan, Vice President, Communications and Population Health, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council and Director, Long Island Health Collaborative; Keasha S. Guerrier MD, Chair of Family Medicine at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital; Dr. Guerrier’s husband. (photo by Brooke Oliveri)

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ew York State Senator Steve Rhoads announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of the 5th Senate District who are current college students or high school seniors entering college. Students can access and complete the

application by visiting: https://www.nyiacsl. org/apply-for-scholarship-form. The application deadline is Friday, March 15. “This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 5th Senate District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,” said Senator Rhoads. “With college costs continually rising, this is a chance to lessen the

financial burden that is a concern for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.” Applicants should have a grade point average of 85 or higher; be active in community service and extracurricular activities and demonstrate financial need. In addition to these qualifications, students applying for an athletic scholarship must also be involved in an organized sport(s).

Applicants need not be of Italian American heritage to apply. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April, and the winners will be honored at a ceremony in Albany. The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization. —Submitted by the Office of State Senator Steve Rhoads

Huntington Arts Council Call To Artists The Huntington Arts Council invites artists to participate in The Evolution of Style: Wearable Art 3.0. Juror, Emily Werner. Entries should meet at the intersection of fashion and fine art through design, costume, or culture. Submissions should be representative of the creative inspiration found in garments, accessories (art jewelry, masks, bags, etc.), and representational work (design boards, performance images, etc.). Items should be either modified or created from scratch. Emily Werner (@feelgoodfiberarts) is the Curator and Collections Manager at the Huntington Historical Society. She has a Master’s Degree in Fashion and Textile History and Conservation from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is a weaver and knitter and enjoys replicating historic patterns as well as

experimenting with other historic fiber crafts. Her favorite place to be is at the intersection of textiles and history. Entries must be original to entrant. Framed entries require hanging wire. Selected works are chosen by the juror. No more than two works per artist are selected. Open to all artists and media. Hanging works should not exceed 48 inches in any direction. Standing work should not exceed 72 inches in any direction. Video/ audio work cannot exceed 50MB in file size. Works are insured while in the possession of the Huntington Arts Council. HAC retains a 25 percent commission on sold work. Email smccann@huntingtonarts.org for entry fees and any questions. —Submitted by the Huntington Arts Council

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Relationships move the energy in your world. A relationship that’s a little stuck will benefit from action in any direction. You could move things along with a self-sacrificing act, and you could also do it with an act of self-interest. What helps is knowing what you have to give, and what’s in it for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll communicate with eloquence. You’ve a deep understanding of the impact of words as well as the power of listening. You also appreciate that this ability does not come easily to everyone. You’ll demonstrate great patience with people who are trying to figure out what to say, which is admirable and reassuring.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the same way that adding, subtracting or substituting anything in a recipe changes the dish, group dynamics will be altered by any change in the lineup. A group decision is on the itinerary this week. Make sure your key players weigh in on it, ideally all in the same room. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The secret that birds know well: Higher is not always better. Altitude poses problems of pressure, heat and visibility, too. And way up there, who can hear your song? Go to the realms where you’re likely to have influence. Work the areas that provide logistical ease and an emotional climate you feel good in. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While you can think a thing through in a flash, making it happen in real life takes about 10 times longer than you think it will. All the more reason to get down to the business of making things real. This is the only way to understand all the elements involved, including the time frame. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Stay on track with projections and goals. When you hear the word “no,” it just makes you change your emotional outfit. Put an emotional windbreaker on and keep going. And if the windbreaker isn’t enough, wear armor, or whatever will let you march forward until you get to “yes.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In even the sharpest minds like yours, memory can be unreliable. Keep careful notes of this week. Much happens that will go down in the annals of your personal history. A big feeling comes up, and you may not know what to do with it next. Agree to feel. It’s the only way to get practice in emotional management. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The concept of “frenemies” will come into play this week, as the energy between friends contains notes of envy and other energies that may not seem, at face value, to be friendly. Keep in mind that there are many kinds of help. And whatever motivates you to be and do your best is a boon to your life.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re so focused on others this week, so you may miss the onslaught of continuous evidence that the world is better because you’re in it. This week, if you aren’t improving things, you’ll be learning ways or watching for the opportunity to do so. Give yourself credit for the good you do in the world.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An expansion of your social network adds excitement and ease to the week. As your network grows, each individual relationship gets better. Knowing more people gives you the experiences that help you relax and relate easily to each. You’ll trust people because interactions teach you how they are likely to behave.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People change. You’ve seen it time and again. You trust it more when the changes are small and build on one another, seeming to take hold in a lasting way. This is what you want for yourself, and you’ll have it. What you learn this week will inspire and fuel you toward your own new incarnation.

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SCHOOL NEWS North High School Team Wins Innovation Challenge

North High Hosts Student Athlete Leadership Conference

On Feb. 2, North High School welcomed student leaders from 24 schools for the annual Nassau County High School Principals’ A team of musicians from North This grant will award $1,000 to Association Athletic Leadership High School has won the top the group to fund four coaching Conference. More than 120 high prize in the 2024 Young Musicians sessions with a music therapist, school sophomores and juniors Innovation Challenge, sponsored Dr. Timothy Doak, as well as by the Chamber Music Society of percussion instruments for the pa- from across the county attended the event to collaborate with other Lincoln Center. Students Daniel tients. The group will also receive student leaders and develop skills Perlman, Jacob Podwall, and mentoring from members of the Eliav Sehati, who submitted their Chamber Music Society of Lincoln to support fellow athletes at their respective schools. proposal with guidance from Center. The theme of this year’s coninstrumental music teacher Dr. Several performance dates are ference was “Empathy in Sports.” Esther Noh, will receive a $1,000 already in place for the spring, and The half-day event started with a grant to implement their project, the group plans to expand their discussion led by Randy Nathan “Chamber Music as Music Therapy reach to local children’s hospiand Krissy Holak from Positive in Nursing Homes and Hospitals.” tals, such as Cohen’s Children’s Coaching Alliance, a national orThe team’s initiative is inspired Hospital. ganization dedicated to supporting by the activities of the North High The Young Musicians Innovaathletes and coaches. The discusCommunity Music Project, a stution Challenge, now in its fourth sion was moderated by North High dent-led club that has performed year, gives high school musiPrincipal Dr. Dan Holtzman, who concerts in local nursing homes cians the unique opportunity to also serves as president of the Nasfor the past two years. Group lead- compete for the chance to launch sau County High School Princiers Daniel, Jacob, and Eliav found innovative chamber music projpals’ Association. Participants then the positive audience reaction to ects with mentorship and financial attended breakout sessions with a be powerful, especially for patients support from CMS. Projects are focus on team-building skills and with Alzheimer’s and dementia. adjudicated by a panel of judgfostering a positive sports culture. To support their project proposes based on creativity, viability, Members of the North High al, the students reached out to sustainability, and ways in which Athletic Leadership Club played professional music therapists for projects address issues of diversity, an active role in the conference guidance on how to incorporate equity, and inclusion. this science into their chamber —Submitted by the Great Neck music performances. Public School District

Student representatives from the North High Athletic Leadership Club are pictured with faculty advisors Alyssa Boll and Jennifer Nastri, North High Athletic Director Mitch Braun, and Principal Dr. Dan Holtzman. (Contributed photo) by greeting participants, assisting with check-in, and attending sessions. North High’s student participants were sophomores Emma Lavian and Victoria Zargari, and juniors Isabella Brown, Evan Lavian and Aybriel Schnatz. Faculty advisors for the Athletic Leadership Club are Alyssa Boll and Jennifer Nastri. This is the second consecutive year that North High has hosted

the Nassau County High School Principals’ Association Athletic Leadership Conference. This annual conference provides an opportunity for student team leaders to meet their counterparts from other high schools and share ideas about the meaning and significance of leadership on and off the field. —Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

South High Takes First Place At Regional Science Olympiad

For the fourth consecutive year, a Science Olympiad team from South High School captured first place at the Nassau West Regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 40 high school teams competed at this year’s regional event on Feb. 3. Members of the first-place team from South High who will advance to the New York State

Science Olympiad in Syracuse in March are Bryan Cheng, Colin Hu, Luke Huang, Caden Li, John Li, Brandon Kim, Ashley Nguyen, Kira Nguyen, Richard Oh, Aiden Pan, Sarah Sun, Erin Wong, Maggie Wu, Alexander Xu, and Laura Zhang. All three teams representing South High in the Regional

Science Olympiad finished in the Top 5, with South High Team C earning third place and Team B coming in fifth. The South High Science Olympiad teams are coached by science teachers Nicole Spinelli and Dr. James Truglio. —Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

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mined by New York State Education Law. Residents of the Great Neck school district may submit applications for non-public school transportation using the FamilyID system, an easy-to-use and secure registration platform. Links to the

online application and instructions are available on the district website at www.greatneck.k12. ny.us/transportation. To be eligible for free transportation, the walking distance from a pupil’s home to a non-public school must exceed 0.5 mile for

students in grades K–5; 0.75 mile for students in grades 6–8; and 1 mile for students in grades 9–12. Transportation is limited to a maximum distance of 15 miles. Other rules may apply for children with disabilities; please consult with the Office of Special Education and Pupil

Personnel Services at 516-441-4970. For more information, please call the Great Neck Public Schools Transportation Office at 516-4414060 on school days between the hours of 9 a.m.–4 p.m. —Submitted by the Great Neck Public School District

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Great Neck South girls face off against Syosset girls. (Photo by Cole McDonnell)

Rebels Fencing Secures Both Boys And Girls Nassau County Championship Justina Hom won the final match-up against Rhea Sood of Syosset 5-3 to take home the title, capping off an undefeated season. The Great Neck South boys fencing team faced off against the Syosset boy’s fencing editors@antonmediagroup.com team. The boys game followed the intensity reat Neck North hosted the Nassau of the girls with a 14-13 finish after an exboys and girls fencing title where tra-time win from Justin Chou over Syoset’s Great Neck South High School girls Taranjot Bambara. They were tied up 3-3 team came back from a 13-11 deficit to beat and needed a minute of extra time to deterSyosset High School. They captured their mine the Nassau boys fencing champions. sixth straight title in a back-and-forth affair Great Neck South Boys team won. where neither team had higher than a threeSyosset’s undefeated season comes up point lead. short, losing an opportunity to win back-toGreat Neck went up 11-8 anticipating an back championships. easy path to clinch the game but Syosset “This is the 6th consecutive title for the ripped off five straight wins taking a 13-11 girls team led by Coach Sagevick, and the 4th lead, retaking the momentum Great Neck title in 6 years for the boys team led by Coach worked to secure. Backs against the wall, Syos- Baravarian. Good luck to our fencers as they set had Great Neck where they wanted them. advance to the Long Island Championship,” Great Neck tied the game 13-13 and said the Great Neck Public School District.

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achman-Turner Overdrive is certainly back. The band behind rock hits like “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Hey You” and “Takin’ Care of Business” is stopping at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, March 8, as part of their “Back in Overdrive” Tour. Ahead of their performance in Westbury, Long Island Weekly had the chance to chat with lead guitarist and vocalist Randy Bachman, who shared his story about how he went from a kid inspired by an Elvis performance on television to a ‘70s rock legend. From ages 5 to 14, Bachman, who was born in raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, had been taking classic violin lessons. After failing an audition for the Winnipeg Junior Symphony, he went home to his mother and told her that he was going to quit. The following day, Bachman watched Elvis Presley perform on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show on CBS-TV in 1956. “Elvis was wild,” Bachman said. “Suddenly, this was wild freedom for me and I jumped into it wholeheartedly.” Bachman was an A+ student before music became his life in grade 10. He met local guitarist Lenny Breau, who was a year older and began hanging out with him while playing hooky from school every afternoon.

Randy Bachman in 2009. (Image via B Stahls, Wikimedia Commons)

When his mother confronted him about his report card and absences, Bachman told her he no longer cared about school and wanted to be a guitar player for the rest of his life. While Bachman had been playing high school dances with a band he formed with other young local musicians, he heard about another band across town, Al and the Silvertones, that was looking for a rhythm guitarist. As Bachman was auditioning, the lead guitarist broke a string, and Bachman finished the song and secured his spot as the new lead guitar player. That band became The Guess Who, known for hits like “American Woman” and “These Eyes.”

“This was now the late 1960s, like ‘68 or ‘69, we were touring the U.S.A,” Bachman explained. “We were the only males between 18 or 35. Everyone else was drafted… These women were all over us, especially the lead singer, Burton Cummings, who was like three years younger than me.” While playing a gig in Canada on a freezing February day, Bachman broke a string on his guitar. After changing his string, he began tuning his guitar with Cummings’ electric piano, which became the original rift of “American Woman.” The crowd began nodding their heads to the song, so the band began playing the rift. “And what [Burton] sings was ‘American woman, stay away from me.’ Because so many American women were bothering him,” Bachman explained. That song went on to chart at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian RPM magazine single chart in May, 1970. After “American Woman” was released, Bachman had to stay home in Winnipeg under a doctor’s care while waiting to get gallbladder surgery. Once he healed, Bachman wanted to play in a band again, so he started a country rock band with his friend Neil Young, whose band Buffalo Springfield had just broken up. “People didn’t expect that,” Bachman said. “They didn’t buy it.“ Bachman was given advice to use his name, which had been well known at this point, in the band and to get back to rock and roll.

With Fred Turner and Bachman’s brothers, Robbie Bachman and Tim Bachman, in a new band, they called themselves Bachman Turner. The “Overdrive” part came from a trucker’s magazine the band found at a truck stop in Detroit, Michigan. “One thing I found out when I was trying country rock, nobody dances to it,” Bachman said. “So I started to do stuff with BTO that you could sing and that you could dance to… The minute you heard ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ when we get to the hook the next time, you’re singing ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ with us; when we get to ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,’ you’re singing ‘B-b-baby you ain’t seen nothing yet.” When we get to ‘Let It Ride,’ ‘you go ‘try, try, try to let it ride.’” To this day, Bachman said, he sees the audience dancing and singing, reliving memories. “BTO is back, rock and rolling,” Bachman said. “You look up and you look at a guy, he looks like a retired accountant or the principal of a high school who’s retired, and suddenly he’s standing on the seats, he’s ripped off his tie, he’s standing there with his hands in the air… And this lady who looks like a school mom or a hockey mom or soccer mom, she’s up there and she’s 19 again dancing with her girlfriend or her husband, and they’re all enjoying the moment of the music.” For more information about BachmanTurner Overdrive and their tour, visit www.btoband.com.

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