Glen Cove-Oyster Bay Record Pilot 4/24/24 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Oyster Bay News: Town announces ‘Oyster Bay Day’ Celebration on May 4 (See page 4)

Glen Cove News: Glen Cove High School student wins competitive scholarship

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Town News: Car show returns to TOBAY Beach on April 28

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Long Island Weekly: NBC’s Scarborough celebrates milestone

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The Team EVA (Every Veteran Appreciated) organization ran their eighth consecutive 7 Marathons in 7 Days event. Ultra-marathon runner Eva Casale and her Team EVA ran over 184 miles in an effort to raise money for various veterans organizations on Long Island. From Sunday, April 14 to Saturday, April 20 they ran a minimum of 26.2 miles each day.

“This journey allows me to focus my passion for running into a powerful force for good, uniting Long Islanders in support of crucial programs and services for veterans,” says Casale. “It’s important to emphasize that ‘Every Veteran is Appreciated’ and to never forget their sacrifices,” she adds.

They started the event 8 years ago to “support our troops, honor our veterans, and remember our heroes.”

They looked for different points of honor throughout their journey “to remember and honor those who serve our country.” At these points of honor, they paid tribute with flowers, cones, wreaths, and flags.

Go Team EVA

opening ceremony started at the Huntington Town Hall honoring Gold Star Families.

On Monday, April 15, they started their run at the Long Island National Ceremony for Every Veteran Appreciated Day. Tuesday their run started at Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum in West Sayville for Michael Murphy Day and Brookhaven Fallen Heroes.

Day four was South Shore Fallen Heroes’ Day at Memorial Park in East Rockaway. Team Bones, Calverton National Cemetery, and Warrior Ranch were honored on day five at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island. The second to last day was the 106th Air National Guard Fallen Heroes Day starting at Sag Harbor.

The last day was North Shore Fallen Heroes’ Day starting at Bayville’s West Harbor Beach Memorial Park. The closing ceremony took place at Glen Cove City Hall.

“Team EVA’s unwavering dedication to supporting and honoring Long Island’s veterans is truly commendable,” says Glen Cove City Mayor Pamela D. Panzenbeck.

Points of honor are considered, memorials, monuments, veterans parks, schools, bridges, churches, firehouses, homes of the fallen, rural and national cemeteries, VFW Posts, American Legion Posts, signs dedicated to fallen heroes, Northport VA Hospital, LT. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, Warrior Ranch, Brookhaven Town Hall, Oyster Bay Town Hall, Bald Hill Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Marine Corps League, 106th Air National Guard Rescue Wing. Over 300 of these points of honor were emphasized on the run.

Their week-long journey spanned from East Rockaway to Shelter Island. Their

They took $30 donations for people to run along with them and $35 donations for people to participate virtually and run anywhere a minimum of one mile each day during the week. Team EVA amassed over 1,472 miles in the eight years of doing this event. They came up with the idea for the 7 Marathons in 7 Days event when meeting with Gold Star Families at local 5k veterans runs. They decided to create a week-long event to honor and remember their loved ones.

About Team EVA

Team Every Veteran Appreciated, is a 501(c)3 Non-For Profit Organization whose mission is to raise awareness through remembrance, honor and support of our veterans. This is accomplished through the support of Veterans Organizations on Long Island.

For more information about Team EVA, visit goteameva.org

American Flag raised to greet Team EVA (Photo from the Team EVA Instagram | @ teameva7)

Glen Cove honored Team EVA with a sign on School Street. (Photo from the Team EVA Instagram | @teameva7)

Day one of the seven day marathon at the Huntington Town Hall (Photo from the Team EVA Instagram | @teameva7)

Republican State Senators Unveil Antisemitism Report

Letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative Majorities to prioritize policies geared to address antisemitism in communities

The New York State Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group unveiled their Antisemitism report and sent a letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative Majorities that highlights legislative recommendations that should be a priority in order to address the rise of antisemitism in communities.

Last year, the members of the New York State Senate Republican Antisemitism Working Group were tasked with developing recommendations to address the rise in antisemitic incidents in New York. Roundtable events were held in Rockland and Nassau counties involving stakeholders in the community.

“In the interest of working to protect my constituents and all Jewish people across New York State, I was proud to join with my colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference to form a working group to address the rise of antisemitism. I am disgusted by the recent increase of antisemitic hatred that we have seen in New York. I very proudly represent a district with a large population of Jewish constituents, and the idea that any citizen should feel threatened on the basis of their deeply held religious beliefs is sickening. Together with the other members of the working group, we have put forth necessary legislation that would ensure that our Jewish brothers and sisters no longer have to live in fear,” stated Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 9th Senate District.

“This report is just the beginning of our attempt to address this hate-crime in meaningful, and thoughtful ways. If this

New York State Senate Republican Conference

report has proven anything it is that New York must do more to combat antisemitism. We all have a role to play. We must address higher educational institutions weeding out hate speech, the media reporting these crimes and our elected officials, in all levels of government, should put partisanship aside and pass laws to end this crime. It is essential that we do our part. Our fight starts today,” stated Senator Jack Martins, Chair of the Antisemitism Working Group.

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Town Announces ‘Oyster Bay Day’ Celebration On May 4 NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca invite residents to ‘Oyster Bay Day,’ a family-fun community event sponsored by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce on the streets of Oyster Bay hamlet. The all-day street fair will showcase local businesses and include live music, carnival games, axe throwing, vendors, food trucks, inflatables and a video game truck for children.

“We’re supporting downtown businesses and keeping our local economy vibrant by hosting Oyster Bay Day in partnership with the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Oyster Bay Day is a great opportunity for residents to come out and support local business while enjoying a family-fun day on Long Island.”

“Stroll our beautiful streets, enjoy some great live music, and stop to enjoy a snack or meal at one of our fine eateries,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Anyone looking for

a family-fun outing should stop by historical Oyster Bay for the day and enjoy this celebration!”

‘Oyster Bay Day’ will be set up along Audrey Avenue, from South Street through lower Audrey Avenue to the Railroad Museum and to Maxwell Avenue, as well as Spring Street from West Main to lower Audrey Avenue. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce at www.visitoysterbay.com.

Thank you to the following sponsors: News 12 Long Island, Nassau Financial Credit Union, Optimum, Brooks Robb & Callahan, New York Life, Mill-Max, Oyster Bay Community Rowing, Glen Cove Hospital/Northwell Health, Oyster Bay Manor, Jovia Financial Credit Union, WBAB 102.3, BLI 106.1, Game Truck, East Woods School, Long Island Propane, Sabrina’s Candy & Creamery, Foam with Us, and Stellina Bakery & Café.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

to vote on the New York State Budget, the working group is urging the adoption of five priority legislative initiatives in the enacted state budget:

• S.3275 (Griffo): places a definition of antisemitism within the state human rights law; provides that antisemitism that incites, causes or results in any act of violence, or injury to a person, or the damage to or destruction of real or personal property, shall be deemed to constitute a hate crime;

• S.7752 (Weber): prohibits students from receiving TAP if engaging in antisemitic behavior;

• S.7773 (Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick): creates the “Dismantling Student Antisemitism (DSA) Act”. which implements antisemitism awareness and prevention sensitivity training in colleges with threat of loss of funding;

• S.8625 (Martins): enacts the “New York State Antisemitism Vandalism Act” which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print and provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel; and

• S.8774 (Oberacker): expands the prohibition of harassing conduct involving Nazi symbols

The New York State Senate Republican Conference is committed to restoring public safety and protecting our Jewish brothers and sisters from hateful acts of violence. None of us should be living in fear. No individual should feel threatened or unsafe. These proposals and dedicated funding are imperative steps we can take to ensure the safety of our communities.

—Submitted by New York State Senate Republicans

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THANK YOU REGENCY ASSISTED LIVING

My mother, Vivian Schachter, moved into the Regency Assisted Living facility in Glen Cove in December 2019. From the first day, I was in love with the place. They had lots of activities and good meals, but the best part was the staff.

Over the years, I was amazed when mom and I would walk down the hall and every staff member we passed would say, “Hi, Vivian!” Even those workers who had little-to-no contact with Mom greeted her

by name. Thank you, Director Stella Shank, Erica Ferrara, Violetta Gromul, Amanda Mercer, Pat Marone, Gloria Mosquera, Larry Bernardo, Patricia Schumutzer, Natacha Germain, Richie Brown, Jada Rose Rugel, Edis Canales and the rest of the dedicated Regency employees.

Mom passed on April 7, 2024, but I will be forever grateful for the angels who took care of her for the past four-plus years.

—By Saul Schachter, Sea Cliff, NY

Antisemitism Working Group unveiled their Antisemitism report and sent a letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative Majorities. (Photo courtesy New York State Senate Republicans)

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North Shore Key Club Brings Home The Gold

Recognized as a Distinguished Diamond Level Key Club in New York State

The North Shore Key Club has returned from the 76th Leadership Conference in Albany with news to share! They were recognized as a Distinguished Diamond Level Key Club in New York State with a recorded 190 points out of a possible 200-point total. Only 4 clubs in the state received this award.

The North Shore Key Club brought home the “gold” for their community service accomplishments during the service year 2023-2024:

to all surrounding communities.

• “First Place Recognition” for Public Relations Scrapbook (the number of articles and newsletters published for the entire year): Scrapbook (documenting our projects with 3300 hours of service and more than $4,600.00 donated to charity.)

• The New York State Key Club Awards “First Place Recognition”: Major Emphasis Program for NOSH (Food Bank in Glen Cove): Volunteering more than 965 hrs. for families in need. Although the NOSH site is located in Glen Cove, the support goes out

Julia Salat said, “The Key Club is very proud to represent the North Shore High School at this annual conference and grateful we were able to receive recognition for the work the entire club has accomplished. On behalf of the Key Club, we thank you for your continued support and look forward to another year of service in 2024-2025.”

—Submitted by Julia Salat

Phoebe George Wins Prestigious Scholarship At Hartford Art School

The Hartford Art School proudly announces Phoebe George as one of the winners of their highly competitive scholarship competition wherein only two students out of 60 were awarded a four-year tuition scholarship. Phoebe’s outstanding academic achievements have earned her this prestigious recognition, awarded annually to outstanding students demonstrating exemplary potential.

Each year, the Hartford Art School invites accepted students with exceptional academic records to participate in the National Honors Scholarship Competition. This competition awards University scholarships renewable for four years, contingent upon the recipient maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.

The scholarship competition comprises three integral components: a thought-provoking essay, a comprehensive interview with esteemed faculty members, and participation in an enlightening scholarship program. During this program, students have the opportunity to engage with current and prospective peers, fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic community.

Reflecting on her achievement, Phoebe expressed her excitement, stating, “I am over the moon! It still doesn’t feel real. I’ll never forget my mom’s reaction when I told her. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the support of my family, friends,

and teachers. Thank you all so much.” Phoebe’s creative spirit and passion for storytelling hint at a promising future. While Phoebe is leaning towards pursuing the Animation and Game Art major, Phoebe’s aspirations extend to writing and illustrating her own graphic novels, showcasing her diverse talents and boundless imagination.

For more information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the District’s website at www.glencoveschools. org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/glencovecityschools.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove City School District

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Students Have A “Sun-derful” Day Viewing Eclipse

Students in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District returned from spring break to witness one of the wonders of the universe—a solar eclipse.

At Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, science and technology teacher Regina D’Orio and Science Director Dan Moy helped students and staff prepare for the eclipse. They found creative ways to help students first model the phenomenon such as using sliding Oreo pieces to demonstrate the stages of the eclipse and using mobiles to study the relationship between the Earth, sun, and moon. Students then headed outside, donning their safety glasses, and accompanied by themed music selected by music teacher Brenda Murphy. One student told Principal Devra Small, “This was the best day of my life!”

At James H. Vernon School, the school’s Environmental Club, led by science teacher Suzanne Gentile and fifth-grade teacher Heather Russell, visited all classes to discuss viewing the eclipse. Students then went outside to view it with protective glasses. “The students were very impressed that they could see it!” said Assistant Principal Anastasia Smith.

At Oyster Bay High School, students had the opportunity to participate in a “Solar Eclipse and Sun Chips” viewing party on the school’s terraza. All students first learned about the eclipse in science class and received glasses to safely view it during the gathering.

—Submitted by the Oyster BayEast Norwich Central School District

Students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School first learned about the stages of the eclipse in class.

Students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School safely viewed the eclipse along with their teachers and building staff.

Students from James H. Vernon gathered on the school’s blacktop to safely watch the eclipse.

Students from Oyster Bay High School gather for the school’s “Solar Eclipse and Sun Chips” party.

(Photos courtesy of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District)

(Photo by Julia Salat)

Phoebe George (Glen Cove City School District)

Second Annual Life Skills Basketball Game

In a packed North Shore High School gymnasium, the Second Annual Life Skills Basketball Game vs. Locust Valley took place on March 26, 2024. From the opening tip off, the basketball game was action packed as the Locust Valley Falcons got off to an early lead against the Vikings. To the cheering of the enthusiastic North Shore crowd, the Vikings came back to tie it up. But, in the final minutes of the game the Falcons rallied to narrowly win the game.

On the court, both teams showed sportsmanship and teamwork—passing the ball to their teammates, high-fiving one another, and allowing everyone to take a shot and participate in the fun. At the completion of the game, both teams lined up to congratulate one another.

Many thanks to the Special Education departments and Athletic departments of both the North Shore School District and Locust Valley for organizing this exciting game. The audience was filled with not only high school students but younger children from Sea Cliff School who made signs to cheer for their older peers. At the end of the game, all of the Viking basketball players handed their younger peers mini-basketballs and thanked them for coming out to support them!

In addition, thank you to all the high school administrators, faculty members, SEPTA organization, family members, and high school students who not only assisted in the game, but cheered on the teams and players, were referees and announced the game, and actively participated in this fun and heartwarming event. We look forward to next year.

—Written by Shelly Newman

North Shore School District Unites With Community Groups For Plastic-Free Lunch Day

In celebration of a global Earth Day initiative to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability, the North Shore and Port Washington School Districts are proud to announce their participation in Plastic-Free Lunch Day on April 19, 2024. This marks the first year for the North Shore Central School District and the second year for the Port Washington Union Free School District, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and fostering eco-friendly practices within their communities.

Plastic-Free Lunch Day, originally initiated in New York City by Cafeteria Culture and championed locally by both Transition Town Port Washington (TTPW) and Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor (CSHH), aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics, particularly in school lunch programs. This event has gained momentum, highlighting

the power of community collaboration in driving positive change.

This initiative has been embraced by the food service directors of both districts, and innovative menus have been planned to significantly reduce plastic usage. Educators and students have welcomed the opportunity to bring greater awareness about the perils of plastic pollution. The Port Washington School District is “thrilled to continue this important work, taking actions to keep our children healthy and maintain a focus on the environment,” said Dr. Michael Hynes, Superintendent of Port Washington School District.

“We are excited to join hands with the Port Washington School District and participate in Plastic-Free Lunch Day for the first time this year. It’s an opportunity for us to educate our students about the importance of reducing plastic waste. We are grateful

to the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor and their Junior Ambassadors for bringing us this initiative. This is a powerful example of how service to our community is often the best form of authentic learning,” said Chris Zublionis, Superintendent of the North Shore School District. “Our Food Service Director, Alan Levin, continues to find ways to innovate and adjust to the changing needs of our Viking Community.”

In collaboration with students, teachers, and staff, both districts have organized various activities and educational initiatives leading up to Plastic-Free Lunch Day. Students are actively engaged in promoting the event through classroom discussions and creation of the supporting awareness campaign, empowering them to become advocates for environmental conservation.

“Given the tremendous pollution plastics create and the growing evidence of its ill

effects on human health and the environment, we commend the Port Washington Union Free Public School District for phasing out single-use plastics in our children’s cafeterias,” remarked Margaret Galbraith, President of Transition Town Port Washington. “And we applaud our TTPW Youth Activists for their successful three-year effort to educate our school community about the health and environmental impact of single-use plastics on our population.”

Plastic-Free Lunch Day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility we share in safeguarding our planet for future generations. By creating awareness about the prevalence of plastic waste, the North Shore and Port Washington School Districts are taking proactive steps toward creating a greener and more sustainable future.

—Submitted by the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor

North Shore High School hosted the Second Annual Life Skills Basketball Game against Locust Valley

The tip off

North Shore and Locust Valley congratulating each other after the game (Photos by Shelly Newman)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Blood Drive

Glen Cove Rotary is hosting a blood drive at Tiegerman School, 27 Cedar Swamp Road in Glen Cove. While appointments are preferred walk-ins are welcome so long as space permits. The drive will last from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For sign up you may contact Tdavis@tiegerman.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

Barbie

From 2 to 3:55 and 6 to 7:55 p.m. at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St., Barbie, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, and other stars, will be playing. Summary: To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place, unless you have a full-on existential crisis or you’re a Ken. This movie is rated PG-13.

Game Night at the Library

Meet up at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. to play a board or card game from the library’s collection or bring your own game to play with others. Register at glencovelibrary.org.

Free Teddy Roosevelt Lecture

The Friends of Sagamore presents Outsider, Insider, Outsider: Theodore Roosevelt and Republican Conventions, a free lecture by Stan Haynes. Join us for an informative discussion of the intrigue,

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hoopla, and drama of the nominating conventions of the Republican Party that Theodore Roosevelt dominated, and of those that dominated him. This free event will be held at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 East Main Street, Oyster Bay. Following the lecture, Mr. Haynes will be signing his latest book. Light refreshments will be served.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Seventh Annual Native Plant Sale

On Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 100plus native plant species will be available for sale at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., starting at 10 a.m. These plants

support birds, beneficial pollinators, and wildlife. Proceeds will go to the Friends of Garvies Point Museum and North Shore Audubon Society. The sale will be held indoors in case of inclement weather.

CYO vs.

Cancer Car Wash

Holy Family CYO will hold its annual CYO vs Cancer car wash fundraiser at Holy Family School in Hicksville, from 830 am-1 pm. The rain date is May 19. All proceeds from this event will benefit Tracy and Nia Dryer, a four-year-old battling leukemia. If you are interested in helping this family please consider attending the car wash, volunteering to wash cars or making a donation. To donate please make your check payable to Tracy Dryer and mail to Ed Hebron at 2 Mitchell Court Hicksville NY 11801. You can also venmo @Ed-Hebron.

5K and Kids Fun Run in Oyster Bay

Join Oyster Bay Brewing Co. for a 5K and Kids Fun Run at 36 Audrey Ave in Oyster Bay. You can pre-register for the event online to secure free shirts, raffle tickets, and drinks post race. All registered runners of 21 years old will receive a free beer after the race. The Kids Fun Run starts at 9:15 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10:00 a.m. The race is rain or shine and will start and end at the Oyster Bay Brewing Company. The proceeds of the event will go to benefit children with cancer, and those attending can bring toys or gift cards to donate to children battling cancer.

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Five Simple Steps to Begin Fishing

1Prepare your rod & reel: Be sure your reel has line, then press the button of your spin-cast reel or open the bail (if you have a spinning reel) to release line from the reel. Pull enough line out to thread it through all of the guides of your rod.

2Attach a hook: Hooks come in different sizes and shapes. A #6 or #8 hook with a long shank (straight edge) is a good size to try. Use an improved clinch knot to tie the hook onto the line.

3Attach a bobber: To attach a bobber, thread the line around the top and bottom hooks. To expose the bottom hook, press the top button on the bobber. For the top hook, press the button while holding the bottom hook in. Attach the bobber so the fish hook hangs just above structure (i.e. weeds, logs, ets.) or the bottom.

4Attach bait: Place bait on your hook. Be sure it’s secure.

5Cast and retrieve: Cast your bait out using the technique in How to Cast. Next, turn the reel crank forward until it clicks to prevent more line from coming out. To take up any slack in your line, reel the line in until the float begins to move. When a fish bites, the float will either move along the water’s surface or go underwater. When this happens, give the line a quick jerk that’s hard enough to move the float and set the hook in the fish’s mouth, but not so hard that you send the hook, bait and/or fish flying over your shoulder. Now, reel in the line until you can pick up the fish with your hand.

How to Cast

Learning how to cast takes some practice, but is really pretty simple. Beginners will find it easiest to learn with a spin-cast outfit. (Note: you can first practice casting in your yard by tying a rubber plug, or some other non-sharp weighted object to the line.

Get a feel for the equipment: Hold the rod out in front of you to get a feel for how the spin-cast reel works. Reel up the line until the bobber is about four inches from the tip of the rod. Now, press down firmly on the release button and hold it there. Notice how the bobber stays in the same place. Now let the release button go. The bobber should fall to the ground. You have just learned how to release the line from the reel, a very important step in casting.

To prevent loops that can become tangles from forming in the line, carefully add tension to the line with your thumb and forefinger while reeling in the line. You should hear a click when you start to reel-that is the pick-up pin of the reel being activated. Now you are all set to wind line back onto the spool of the reel. Remember whenever you are fishing to always reel in enough line after

Getting Started Fishing

you cast to hear that click. This will prevent excess line from coming out of the reel, and loose line can mean missed fish.

Final Check: Your line is ready and your hook and bobber are tied on. Place your bobber 6-12” from your rod tip and make sure your line is not wrapped around your rod. Before you cast, look behind you to be sure no one else is there. Also, check for trees and bushes that can get in your way.

Casting a Rod

Casting: Press and hold down the reel’s release button. Using wrist action (not the whole arm), slowly bring the rod straight up over your shoulder. Next, gently sweep the rod forward, causing the rod to bend with the motion. As the rod moves in front of you, reaching about the 10 o’clock position, release your thumb from the button. The bend in the rod casts the bobber and bait out. You have just made a cast!

Catching a Fish

1Once you see the bobber move, or feel a tug on the line, be sure to set the hook in the fish’s mouth. After you set the hook, keep the line tight and your rod tip up. Slowly reel in the fish.

 Now you need to decide what to do with the fish. Is it large enough to keep? Will it be used for food? First, check the fishing regulations to be certain the fish is legal to keep. If it’s not, carefully release the fish back into the water, being sure to handle it with wet hands, and as little as possible. A fish that you catch and release carefully can be caught again someday when it is bigger.

3To take a fish off the line, hold it firmly around the body. Watch out for sharp spines on the fish’s fins. If it is a bass, put your thumb inside the lower lip, and your forefinger on the outside. (Note: never put your fingers inside the mouth of a toothy fish such as a pike or pickerel). To remove the hook, push it down and turn it so it comes out the way it went in.

4If you decide to keep the fish, you can keep it alive by threading a stringer under the chin and through both lips. Let the fish swim in the water and tie the other end of the stringer tightly to the bank. Some people use wire fish baskets to keep their fish alive. You can also keep fish fresh by putting them on ice in a cooler until you can clean them.

1Water temperatures can be cold in the spring due to snowmelt and cold rains. If water temperatures are low (35-40°F), look for trout holding in deeper, slower moving water. Slow drifts and getting your lure (try heavy nymphs) down near the bottom to these less active fish can improve your chances of getting bites.

2If you are unsure on where trout are feeding in the water column, try rigging two flies, one large dry fly, with a sinking nymph tied as a dropper off the bend of the hook of the dry fly. This way trout have their choice of whether to feed on the surface or underwater.

3Don’t be afraid to walk. NYS has plentiful access along trout streams whether it be public fishing rights, state lands, or parks. The anglers that are willing to walk further from the parking lot and away from where most of the other anglers are fishing will

Trout Fishing Tips

often be rewarded for putting in the extra effort. The DECinfo Locator and Tackle Box feature in the HuntFishNY app are free map-based interfaces for finding these trout stream access points across the state.

4Many of the major insect hatches of mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies occur in the spring and trout, whether they’re stocked fish or wild fish, will gorge themselves on these easy meals. You can search for hatch charts online or call a local fly shop to find out what hatches are likely occurring in your area, as well as what flies you should use to imitate them. However, spin fisherman can learn from insect hatches as well. The best advice would be to think smaller with your lures, as even a 20” trout will eat a tiny mayfly. Spin fisherman will have success throwing tiny lures like gulp grubs, and trout magnets that might not imitate

Free Fishing Days

Free shing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to sh without a freshwater shing license

(*Kids under 16 can always sh for free!).

• June 29-30

• September 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day)

• November 11 (Veterans Day)

These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out shing for the rst time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to sh. Even though a license is not needed, all other shing regulations apply.

Catch and Release

To many people, a fresh fish dinner represents the ideal end to a fishing trip. However, more and more anglers are choosing to release their catch back into the water. Called catch-and-release fishing, this practice can minimize your impact on local fisheries.

When practicing catch-and-release, follow these simple guidelines to help the fish’s chance of survival.

Quickly play and land fish: do not fight fish to exhaustion, especially in warmer water. Handle fish as little as possible and release them quickly: unhook fish in water if possible. Have the necessary tools (needlenose pliers) ready, and be sure to wet your hands when handling fish.

When a fish is deeply hooked, do not try to remove the hook, clip the leader or hook instead.

Remember, fish that are smaller than the legal minimum size limits for that species must be released after you catch them. For more details about catch-and-release, consult the New York State Fishing Regulations guide. —Information compiled by Amanda Olsen from the DEC

anything but may have roughly the same size and profile as the insects that the trout are accustomed to eating. If you do find yourself using baitfish imitations, still think small. For example, small phoebe spoons and mepps spinners will often outperform larger lures you might use for bass and other species.

5Large spring storms can “blow out” trout streams by increasing the flows and turbidity (the amount of sediment in the stream), so it’s good to get into the habit of checking US Geological Survey’s (USGS) flow graphs before you head out. Doing so can drastically increase your success in trout fishing. Learning what flows a trout stream fishes best at, as well as when it’s too high to fish/too dangerous to wade, can really make or break your fishing trip.

—From the NYS DEC The Fishing Line Newsletter

(Photo by Matthew McBrayer on Unsplash)

Environmental Learning Center Empowers Community

Kirstin Callahan Austin among Alley Pond gala honorees

CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

On Thursday, April 11, Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) held its annual Green Gala which allows the center to continue to offer the environmental education programs to more than 72,000 children and adults across the region per year.

The 2024 APEC Green Gala honorees included:

• Kirstin Callahan Austin: vice president, Helms Auto Group of Bayside

• Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D: president and CEO, The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport

• Leroy Street Studio and the New Alley Pond Environmental Center Design Team

This year marks the opening of APEC’s new environmental center, which the Green Gala honorees, Leroy Street Studio and the APEC design team, are credited for.

Kirsten, a Gold Coast resident, represents the third generation of leadership within a family legacy that spans back to 1977. The group, which includes Helms Brothers (established in 1934) Mercedes-Benz, Bayside Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars of Queens, is renowned for its commitment to quality, service, and community. From starting as a receptionist to becoming a managing partner, Kirsten has been pivotal in shaping the company’s success. The auto group employs more than 200 employees and has a deep-rooted company culture that values longevity.

Beyond automotive excellence, Kirstin’s passion for environmental and community engagement shines through. This commitment is embodied in a longstanding partnership with the Alley Pond Environmental Center, Operation Warm’s Cars to Coats, American Cancer Society, Bayside Little League, Toys for Tots and numerous other local charities. Kirstin’s philosophy of thinking globally and acting locally has fostered a strong community bond and highlighted the group’s role in promoting environmental sustainability.

“We selected Kirsten as one of our honorees because she has been a fabulous addition to our board,” APEC Executive Director Irene Scheid said. “We do look for honorees, who have either a definite connection to the organization or have made a difference in the borough.”

Looking to the future, Kirstin is excited about leading Helms Auto Group towards

embracing electric and alternative fuel vehicles, underscoring a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. This vision and ongoing community involvement ensure that Helms Auto Group remains a cornerstone of reliability and progress within the automotive industry and the local community.

“Gerrard, our second honoree, was recommended to us through a legislative consultant for his work at Terminal One here in Queens,” Scheid said. “And the architecture honorees were celebrated for their commitment to the new building, working with the staff at APEC, trying to get a feel for our needs and then working within the parameters set by the parks department.”

The center, protecting and preserving Alley Pond Park, open spaces and waterbodies, and advocating for sustainable environmental policies and practices, has run in-part on community-supported efforts for more than 52 years.

“What we do here is of value, mostly for children, but clearly it is valued,” Scheid said. “We have a waiting list every year of school groups; the children get hands-on experience with the live animals as well as get out into nature to be able to walk on the trails and learn more about the park. We often hear the children ask, ‘Are we still in New York?’ when they come here.”

APEC is a total escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Continued partnerships and financial support are the key to its success.

“Taking care of our animals is very expensive as everybody who has a pet knows and we have a lot of pets here,” Scheid said.

APEC is located in Alley Pond Park, at 229-10 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston (Queens), just several miles west from the Great Neck border. It is surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC’s natural landscapes.

Visit www.alleypond.org to learn more about APEC.

Bernadette Castro, left, celebrates the honorable accolades of her daughter-in-law, Kirsten Callahan Austin.

Family and staff of Helms Auto Group of Bayside attended APEC Green Gala 2024 to celebrate Kirsten Callahan Austin.

Board members and honorees of the 2024 APEC Green Gala at Terrace on the Green.

Event emcee Walter Mugdan, Bernadette Castro, Kirstin Callahan Austin, APEC Executive Director Irene Sheid and Terri Thomson, APEC consultant Photos by Willy Airaldi

COLUMNS

Attacking Our Courts Undermines America

I have personally spent 32 years of my life as a public servant. My career began in 1960 when I was lucky enough to be sworn in as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in Long Beach. In addition to protecting the city from lawsuits, I was responsible for prosecuting people, who had violated some city ordinance. Representing the people of my community in a local courtroom was one of the most gratifying experiences I could have ever had as a young lawyer.

From that very day, I developed the strongest possible feelings about the importance of the American court system that dispenses justice, without fear or favor. Courtrooms throughout America have a symbol on their walls of Lady Justice, the Roman goddess Justicia, who represents the virtue of justice. She is blindfolded because justice is unbiased and is not based on a person’s appearance or outside influences.

I am especially troubled by the attacks on the court system by former President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump is scheduled to face criminal charges in a New York court on April 15. A jury of his peers will be selected to decide whether he is guilty of covering up hush money payments to a woman who might have been an embarrassment to his public image prior to the

2016 presidential elections.

Rather than trust the jurors who will decide his fate, Mr. Trump has embarked on an intense attack on the judicial system in an effort to undermine the judge and frighten potential jurors. He has labeled the judge who will preside over his case as “corrupt” and has leveled personal attacks against the judge’s daughter. He has called the prosecutors “crooked and corrupt”. According to the Washington Post , since late 2022, Mr. Trump has attacked judges and family members by name, 138 times.

The assaults on the court system have angered judges around the country. U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton, who was appointed by presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, chose to make public comments last week stating “when judges are threatened, and particularly when the family is threatened, it’s something that is wrong and should not happen.”

Ugly rhetoric against judges can produce extreme results. Two years ago, the

home of a New Jersey federal judge was invaded by an unhappy defendant who killed the judge’s son and came close to killing the judge as well. When a national figure like Donald Trump attacks judges and their family, it is an invitation to attack judges anywhere in America, including Long Island. It is incumbent on every citizen to speak out against this abuse of the First Amendment by a person who should know better.

Jerry Kremer

The U.S. Supreme Court (Photo Getty Images)

Adieu To The Captain Of Our Ship

A farewell to our top executive extraordinaire

He has been called a myriad things over the past 13 years while at the helm of Anton Media Group, including el jefe, eF-Vee, The Hair, Virg, and The Virgster, Big Guy—speaking of the company’s president, Frank Virga, of course.

Friday, April 26, marks a momentous occasion as we gather at Anton Media Group to bid farewell to not just a colleague, but a leader, mentor, and friend. As we celebrate Frank’s official retirement from the media business, we reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve shared under his stewardship.

Frank has been more than just a figurehead; he has been the heart of this newspaper company, infusing it with passion, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From the moment

he stepped into his first role in the Mineola office as the company’s sales manager, he has embodied the ethos of integrity, guiding us through tumultuous times with unwavering resolve, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. His wisdom and business acumen helped maintain this company’s place in community journalism.

Frank’s leadership style has been one of inspiration and empowerment. Frank didn’t just lead from the front; he rolled up his sleeves and worked alongside us, fostering an environment of collaboration and camaraderie. He believed in the power of everyone on our team, nurturing our talents and encouraging us to push the boundaries of what we thought possible.

accomplishments, Frank has been a mentor in the truest sense of the word. He has taken the time to impart his wisdom, offering guidance and support to anyone who sought it. Whether it was a seasoned journalist grappling with a complex story, the talented production team, or a freshfaced intern navigating their first newsroom experience, Frank was always there with a patient ear and invaluable advice.

big and small, and offered a shoulder to lean on during our toughest moments. His genuine concern for the well-being of each member of our team has left an indelible mark on all of us.

his

Beyond his professional

Perhaps what truly sets Frank apart is his ability to lead with empathy and compassion. In an industry often characterized by deadlines and pressure, he never lost sight of the human element. He took the time to celebrate our successes,

As we bid farewell to Frank, it’s impossible not to feel a twinge of sadness at the prospect of his absence. Yet, we take solace in knowing that his legacy will endure long after his departure. His vision, his passion, and his unwavering commitment to excellence have left an indelible imprint on this newspaper and on each of us.

To Frank, we say this: thank you. Thank you for your leadership, your guidance, and your friendship. You have been newspaper and on all of us is immeasurable.

As you embark on this new chapter of your life, may it be filled with all the joy, fulfillment, and adventure you so richly deserve. And know that wherever your journey takes you, you will always have a home here, in the hearts of your Anton Media Group family. Congratulations, Frank, on your retirement. You’ve earned it.

Costumed, dressed up, dressed down... Frank Virga does it all, folks.

(Photos courtesy of Christy Hinko)

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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Who can forget the final out of the 1969 World Series? The New York Mets were up 5-3. They led the series, three games to one. The Baltimore Orioles, heavy favorites to win, had a runner on first with two outs. The Oriole batter, Davey Johnson, a future Mets skipper, crushed a line drive to left field.

Johnson later said it was the hardest ball he had ever hit. A home run would have tied the score. Instead, the ball died and landed in the glove of leftfielder Cleon Jones. Jones immediately knelt in prayerful thanks.

Near the pitcher’s mound, Mets catcher Jerry Grote jumped into the arms of the winning pitcher, Jerry Koosman. Tom Seaver rushed out of the dugout. Third baseman Ed Charles celebrated along with them. Grote jumping into Koosman’s two handed grasp remains the most iconic photo in Mets history.

Sadly, for baseball fans, Grote, who starred for the Mets from 1966 to 1977, passed away on April 7 at a hospital in Austin, TX. The man was 81.

But never forgotten. Tributes from Mets management and former teammates came pouring in. All were heartfelt. Casey Stengel once declared that the catcher is the most important position player on any championship ballclub. That, too, was Jerry Grote. And so, the tributes.

“We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Grote. The Mets Hall of Famer was the backbone of a young Mets team who captured the heart of New York City in 1969. We are grateful that Jerry was able to reunite with his teammates one last time during the 1969 World Series reunion at Citi Field in 2019,” said Steve and Alex Cohen, co-owners.

“He was the reason for my success. I have the photo in my home of me jumping into his arms after we won in 1969. I am heartbroken. No one was better behind the plate. He really controlled the game.” Jerry Koosman.

COLUMNS

Fond Memories Of Jerry Grote

NL when he played. Johnny Bench once told me ‘If he was on the Reds, I would be playing third base.’” Ed Kranepool.

“When someone stole a base on him, he took it personally. He was a superb catcher.”

Oakland A’s in a thrilling seven-game Fall Classic.

A native of San Antonio, Grote, fittingly enough, attended Douglas MacArthur High School in that city. After a year at Trinity College, Grote was drafted by the Houston Colt .45s. In 1965, he was traded to the Mets, where his career took off. In 1968, he was selected to the National League’s All-Star team. That year, the Mets finally came alive, playing winning baseball as a prelude to the 1969 championship season.

In all Grote played 18 seasons as both a starting and backup catcher, ending his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Kansas City Royals.

Grote will always be a Met. And a fiercely competitive one. According to Marty Noble, the longtime Newsday sportswriter, Grote was the finest defensive catcher the Mets ever had.

“[Grote] was an extraordinary receiver -- ask Tom Seaver -- with a strong arm and a most competitive nature,” Noble wrote in a roundup of Mets’ greats. “Grote did anything he could to undermine the competition. If the final out of any inning were a strikeout or a ball he handled, he would roll the ball to the side of the mound farthest from the opposing dugout to force the opposing pitcher to take extra steps to retrieve it.”

Mets fans will miss Jerry Grote. Current players have another icon to emulate.

“He was the best catcher I ever threw to. I don’t think I ever shook him off once. I had the pleasure of being his roommate on the road for a few years. It’s a sad day.” Jon Matlack.

“Jerry was a bulldog. He caught one of the greatest pitching staffs in the history of baseball. He was the glue that kept the staff together.” Cleon Jones.

“He was the best defensive catcher in the

“Without Jerry, we don’t win in 1969. It’s as simple as that. He was the best.” Art Shamsky. Grote was the backbone of the Miracle Mets. His career was much more than that one great year. He was also the backstop for the “You Gotta Believe” 1973 Mets who, under Yogi Berra, won both the 1973 National League East division title and the National League pennant, before succumbing to the

The Mets’ tribute. (Courtesy of the New York Mets)

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WE LOVE OUR PETS Springtime Pet Care

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skin is kept clean and moisturized, especially if they spend a lot of time outdoors where allergens are prevalent.

As spring breathes new life into the world around us, it’s essential to ensure our pets are well cared for during this transitional season. Springtime pet care involves a few key considerations to keep our furry friends happy, healthy, and safe amidst the changing environment.

Grooming and Flea/ Tick Prevention

With warmer weather comes increased outdoor activity, which means our pets are more susceptible to fleas, ticks, and other pests. Regular grooming sessions, including brushing and bathing, can help keep their coat clean and free of parasites. Additionally, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on flea and tick prevention treatments prescribed by your veterinarian to protect your pet from these pesky critters.

Allergies and Skin Care

Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies triggered by pollen, mold, and other environmental allergens. Symptoms may include itching, scratching, redness, and irritation. If you notice any signs of allergies in your pet, consult your veterinarian for appropriate treatment options. Additionally, ensure your pet’s

Exercise and Activity

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities with your pet. Longer daylight hours and milder temperatures provide ideal conditions for walks, hikes, and playtime in the yard. Engaging in regular exercise helps maintain your pet’s physical health and mental well-being. Just be mindful of the temperature and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Nutrition and Hydration

As the seasons change, so do your pet’s dietary needs. Springtime often brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, which can be incorporated into your pet’s diet with caution and moderation. Ensure your pet has access to fresh, clean water at all times, especially after outdoor activities. If you’re considering transitioning to a new diet or adjusting your pet’s feeding schedule, consult your veterinarian for guidance tailored to your pet’s specific needs.

Garden Safety

home, research which ones are safe for pets and which should be avoided. Common toxic plants include lilies, daffodils, tulips, and azaleas. Keep potentially harmful chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides out of reach of curious pets to prevent accidental poisoning.

Pest Control

Springtime often sees an increase in pests such as ants, bees, and wasps, which can pose a threat to pets, particularly if they’re curious or prone to investigating. Take precautions to pet-proof your home and yard by sealing entry points, removing standing water where pests breed, and using pet-safe pest control methods.

Vaccinations and Preventive Care

Many springtime plants and flowers can be toxic to pets if ingested. Before planting a garden or bringing new plants into your

Spring is an excellent time to schedule your pet’s annual wellness exam and ensure they’re up-to-date on vaccinations and preventive care. Your veterinarian can assess your pet’s overall health, address any concerns, and recommend appropriate preventive measures to keep them protected against common diseases and parasites. By following these springtime pet care tips, you can help ensure your furry companions enjoy the season to the fullest while staying safe and healthy. Remember, your pet relies on you for their well-being, so be proactive in providing them with the care and attention they deserve.

Photos by Alex Nuñez

Threatened Treasures

Stepping Stones Lighthouse and Mill Pond House make list of endangered historic places

BY JENNIFER CORR AND JULIE PRISCO

Earlier this year, Preservation Long Island released its 2023 Endangered Historic Places List. e list features seven nominated sites on Long Island, from historic homesteads to a former mental health campus, all of which highlight the historical richness of the region.

According to Preservation Long Island, “The Preservation Long Island (PLI) Endangered Historic Places Program (EHPP) is designed to identify, highlight, and address the imminent threats faced by significant historical sites and structures across Long Island. The properties are nominated to the list by concerned citizens and groups on Long

The Mill Pond House in Oyster Bay is one of the oldest surviving dwellings in Oyster Bay. Built in 1720, before the American Revolution, it has been vacant since 2008, deteriorating since.

“Mill Pond House is interesting because this is the first year that it’s on the list,” explained Preservation Long Island Director Tara Cubie. “But if you look back through our newsletters, [Mill Pond House] has been something we’ve been aware of for a very long time and working towards trying to help. It’s one of these sites, and there’s a few of them out there, it seems like something is going to happen, and then nothing ever does.”

For example, in 2021, the Oyster Bay Town Board approved the hiring of Nassau Suffolk Engineering & Architecture PLLC, a Hauppauge-based company, to assess the structure’s condition. The firm estimated a cost of $1.3 million to restore it.

Since then, the town has been waiting for a private buyer who would agree to preserve the building.

According to Preservation Long Island, the Mill Pond House was constructed on land granted to Henry Townsend in 1661 for the construction of Oyster Bay’s inaugural grist mill. It was then passed down to his son, “Mill John” Townsend, who maintained the milling operation

Island. The program aims to raise public awareness about the endangered status of these historical places. PLI engages in advocacy efforts to garner support from the local community and beyond, emphasizing the importance of preserving these sites for future generations.”

Preservation Long Island’s Director of Preservation and Advocacy, Tara Cubie,

until his passing in 1705.

“We believe it was built by that son’s wife,” Cubie said. “Her name was Esther… she was a businesswoman. She was known for selling her cider and she managed a trading business. From the beginning, the house was more than a house, it was an important part of the history of Oyster Bay.”

The house stayed in the family until 1929. It then had multiple uses, including a private residence and a gift shop.

“If you talk to people around town, they remember that,” Cubie said. “A lot of people remember that it was a place where they’d go and buy souvenirs.”

The Town of Oyster Bay recognized the building as a landmark in 1976 and acquired it in 2008 with the Save Our Environmental Assets Fund, but it has stood vacant ever since.

“Unfortunately, that’s one of the worst things that can happen for a building,” Cubie said.

In 2014, two fires damaged the 20th-century additions to the home, but the 18th-century part of the home remains unharmed.

The fate of the Mill Pond House remains unclear.

“It’s a very useful building, so if [the town] could sell it, there’s a way to put covenants in place that would make sure whoever bought the building would take care of it, not destroy it, and keep the historic importance of it,” Cubie said.

shared that the list has been released every other year since 2010. It is informed by nominations from community groups and individuals, as well as a group of experts in architecture and history.

Below is the Preservation Long Island 2023 Endangered Historic Places List:

• Eliphalet Whitman House (c. 1736), Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown (part of Caleb Smith State Park)

• Perkins Electric Generating Plant (Riverhead Electric Co), West Main Street, Riverhead

• Stepping Stones Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, off Kings Point and South of City

Mill Pond House

Island (owned by the Town of North Hempstead)

• King’s Park Psychiatric Center, Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park

• Coindre Hall Boathouse, Town of Huntington

• Shutt House, Town of Islip

• Mill Pond House, Town of Oyster Bay

Two of the seven endangered historical places identified by Preservation Long Island are on the North Shore: the Stepping Stones Lighthouse and the Mill Pond House. Both sites are long-standing historical properties that contribute to the North Shore’s vast history.

Historic photos of Mill Pond House (Photos courtesy Preservation Long Island)

LONG ISLAND on page 6B

Current conditions of Mill Pond House

Oyster Bay: A Golden Gem Oakcliff builds leaders through Gold Coast sailing

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Sailing on the North Shore of Long Island o ers a remarkable experience, where the blue waters of Long Island Sound meet the green coastline. Sailors glide gracefully along the gentle breezes, navigating past historic lighthouses and charming seaside villages. e coastline’s rugged beauty provides a picturesque backdrop as seafarers revel in the tranquility of the open waters.

Oakcliff Sailing Center in Oyster Bay has been capitalizing on this appeal since 2010 with two missions: to fill Oyster Bay with sails and to build leaders through sailing. I spoke with Dawn Riley, executive director at Oakcliff about this amazing opportunity. Here is what she had to share.

CH: Tell me about Oakcliff Sailing Center.

DR: There is nothing like Oakcliff or Oyster Bay sailing in the world; Oyster Bay is truly a golden gem on the Gold Coast. Oakcliff serves anybody who knows how to sail, on up to Olympicand America’s Cup-level sailors.

CH: Who are your students and what makes a good sailor?

DR: We actively recruit through multiple scholarship funds, specifically at community sailing centers around the country. We are also looking for those who are interested in sailing but are from underserved communities. Interestingly, a lot of our students tend to come in clusters, like Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Southern California, usually by way of young people and word-of-mouth. Sailors are athletes; we work out regularly and sailing requires different skills for different types of sailing, but in general, sailors are fit and flexible; that is key. More than 50 percent of our graduates are in the marine industry, building

boats, sailing in the America’s Cup and going on to the Olympics.

CH: What are people more surprised to learn about sailing?

DR: Younger sailors are surprised when they fall in love with the sport; they are teens and it helps them focus on one thing; they discover the wide breadth of opportunities that there are. Students love learning about how we train, how all the parts of the boat work, and managing the sails. They often leave with a completely different idea and career path.

CH: Describe sailing on the Long Island Sound.

DR: Some days are civilized and some days, like today [nor’easter on Wednesday, April 3], are wild and wooly. I went out to the beach this morning and it’s like the Southern Ocean [Antartic Ocean]. When you get a good nor’easter, it’s wild. You need two different skill sets to sail the Long Island Sound. You end up with two different [weather] masses, the north shore of Long Island versus the south shore of Connecticut. The sea breeze is quite tricky. Sailing Long Island Sound requires you to believe the unbelievable in terms of what the wind is doing, or could potentially do; this is a pretty good training ground for the finesse of the sport of sailing.

CH: Do you train with the students in this weather?

DR: If this weather was happening during the regatta, we would be sailing in it, so yes, no matter what the weather is doing. Last fall, it was blowing 30 knots and we sent students out knowing that it was going to be way past some of their limits. We train past the limits; we train on the schedule that we will compete on. Billie Jean King is a friend of mine and she talks about that when she speaks about “The Battle of the Sexes.” That’s exactly what we do. We train on the race schedule.

Riley is a renowned figure in the world of sailing, celebrated for her pioneering spirit and remarkable achievements. As one of the few women to break barriers in professional sailing, Riley has left an indelible mark on the sport. She is a member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, the International America’s Cup Hall of Fame and the State of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. She is the only person to achieve this.

Her impressive résumé includes four America’s Cup campaigns and two Whitbread Round the World races, making her one of the most experienced sailors globally. Beyond her competitive prowess, Riley is also a dedicated advocate for gender equality in sailing, empowering women to pursue their passions on the water. With her fearless determination and leadership, she continues to inspire countless individuals to chase their dreams and navigate uncharted waters.

Riley is the past president of the Woman’s Sports Foundation and is a much sought-after motivational speaker.

Oakcliff offers unique programs from corporate teambuilding to a tuition based residential program for athletes who want a career in the marine industry. Through these programs, Oakcliff is helping America regain its leadership position in the sport and “Building American Leaders Through Sailing.”

Oakcliff Sailing Center is located at 4 South Street in Oyster Bay. Visit www.oakcliffsailing.org to learn more.

Oakcliff workshop

Oakcliff Sailing Center in Oyster Bay opened in 2010.

Oakcliff sailors on the sound

(Photos courtesy of Oakcliff)

PRESERVATION LONG ISLAND from page 3B

Stepping Stones Lighthouse has been in poor condition and has needed repairs for many years. As an important landmark and part of Great Neck’s history, its restoration has been a concern for many involved parties and residents.

The Stepping Stones Lighthouse was built in 1876 to help ships navigate the Long Island Sound waters and rocky reefs and guard the approach to New York City’s East River.

The U.S. government enacted the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, which gives away dozens of lighthouses every year to groups willing to preserve them and turn them into public attractions like museums. The lighthouse was offered at no cost to eligible entities, including federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofit corporations, and educational organizations. In 2008, the lighthouse was transferred to the Town of North Hempstead.

Since the Town of North Hempstead gained stewardship of the lighthouse 14 years ago, not much has been done to restore or maintain it.

In 2014, North Hempstead partnered with the Great Neck Historical Society and the Great Neck Parks District to raise funds and awareness for the lighthouse. Since Stepping Stones Park is the closest land to the lighthouse, the Park District offered staff and facilities to take people back and forth to the lighthouse.

“The Historical Society was pushing the town to restore the lighthouse. We helped raise a considerable amount of money from the community to restore the lighthouse. And we also helped the town get major grants to restore it,” said Marc Katz, vice president of

Stepping Stones Lighthouse

Great Neck Historical Society.

While a lot of money was raised and received in grants, it wasn’t enough. The historical society has met with the town to get the project going and encourage working together to raise the necessary balance of money to restore the lighthouse, but nothing has happened.

The historical society became frustrated with the lack of

progress and publicly. Its members stated that since nothing has happened with the lighthouse restoration, maybe the federal government should take it back. The historical society began looking for other options for assistance.

Preservation Long Island has detailed some ways the Stepping Stones Lighthouse can be preserved, such as pursuing more funding and continuing efforts to raise public awareness and support.

The historical society is working on forming a nonprofit organization for the lighthouse. According to Preservation Long Island, “Their mission is to accomplish the physical rehabilitation of the structure and to create educational programs to promote its history as well as the environmental significance of western Long Island Sound.”

Since 2010, 44 buildings have been listed on the Endangered Historic Places List, and only three of those have been demolished.

“We’ve found [the list] to be a really good tool for advocacy,” Cubie said. “It lets people know that these buildings are there and it helps raise awareness. It’s used to create connections and build momentum for a lot of these sites.”

Visit www.preservationlongisland.org/ehp2023 for more information about Preservation Long Island and the Endangered Historic Places List. In-person events are planned for the Spring of 2024 that include site tours, and panel discussions open to the public.

—Original press release from Preservation Long Island

An up-close image of the lighthouse conditions (Photo from steppingstoneslight.com)

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Gatto Pups and Friends

A comedian’s dog rescue in Glen Head

BY JENNIFER CORR specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

You may know Joe Gatto from Impractical Jokers, where he joined three longtime friends in pranking unsuspecting people in the tri-state area. He left the show at the end of 2021.

But you may not know Gatto’s efforts to put older, adoptable dogs in loving homes.

In the fall of 2022, Gatto and his wife Bessy formed Gatto Pups and Friends to rescue senior and unwanted dogs, opening a storefront in Glen Head the following year.

“Gatto Pups and Friends is our rescue out here in Glen Head, and we have spent a lot of time with rescue and supporting other organizations in collecting a bunch of old dogs,” Gatto said. “We felt that we could do better if we take this off in a big way and launch a non-profit, so that’s what we’ve done and it’s really great.”

Gatto said it’s been fun to have the physical space in Glen Head

where people can come to see the dogs, whether they are walk-ins or come in by appointment.

“We have a minivan, the Gatto Pups Mobile,” Gatto said. “It’s really fun to take it to the next level. It’s been really great, the support of the community and my fans. People just love puppies and want to help them find some homes. It’s just been really rewarding work.”

The Gatto family currently has nine dogs, known as the “Gatto Pups.” The “friends” of the “Gatto “Pups” that are up for adoption range in age from 12 to 20 years old.

“[Rescue dogs] are the kindest things in the world,” Gatto said. “It’s just something about a rescue dog and the way they appreciate being helped. They give back, too. They’re so appreciative and so cute.”

It was the Gattos’ first dog they had purchased that opened them up to the world of puppy mills, which the Humane Society of the United States describes as an inhumane commercial dog breeding facility that sells puppies in pet stores, online or directly to the public.

“We got into rescue back about 10 years after I rescued my first dog, Biscotti,” Gatto said.

Gatto has enjoyed living on Long Island and operating Gatto Pups and Friends here

as someone who attended Long Island University (in Brookville).

“I live in this neighborhood now and my kids go to these schools,” Gatto said. “It’s just filled with great people who are very supportive. And I support a lot of local businesses out here as well; Glen Head is just a great neighborhood filled with a lot of people who want to do good.” Visit www.gattopupsandfriends.com to see the dogs up for adoption or to learn more.

Welcome to our springtime edition of Gold Coast Living. Springtime on the North Shore of Long Island heralds a magnificent transformation as nature awakens from its winter slumber. This region, characterized by its stunning coastal landscapes, affluent communities and historic landmarks, becomes a symphony of colors and scents during the spring season.

The arrival of spring brings with it a sense of rejuvenation and vitality to the communities along the coast. Locals emerge from their winter hibernation, eager to embrace the warmer weather and engage in outdoor activities. Along the shores, fishermen cast their lines into the sparkling waters of Long Island Sound, hoping for a bountiful catch of striped bass, while sailors unfurl their sails, taking advantage of the gentle spring breezes.

One of the hallmarks of spring on the North Shore is the vibrant display of flowers that adorn the meticulously landscaped gardens of historic estates such as Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors flock to our opulent estates to marvel at the riot of colors created by tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, and to stroll along manicured pathways lined with blossoming cherry trees.

The staff at Anton Media Group has prepared another exciting edition of North

Shore wonders and excitement. Check out our feature story about sailing on the Sound. Special sections managing editor Christy Hinko spoke with Dawn Riley, Olympic sailor and director of the elite instructional center, Oakcliff Sailing Center, about the fascinating and rugged sailing opportunities on the North Shore. The lead bartender at The Union, the newly opened dining venue in Eisenhower Park, shares some of its bestselling cocktails, particularly for the trending Thursday night happy hour crowd at the multi-venue establishment. We would be remiss if this edition did not include history, something that all of Long Island is rich in. Managing editor Julie Prisco and community editor Jennifer Corr dive into Preservation Long Island’s 2023 Endangered Historic Places on Long Island, including Stepping Stones Lighthouse, just off the coast of Kings Point on the Great Neck peninsula, and Mill Pond House in Oyster Bay. Jennifer also had a chance to speak with Joe Gatto, of Impractical Jokers fame, about his efforts to rescue dogs in Glen Head. This is one of Jennifer’s final features as an Anton community editor, as she is following her career path, onto a new adventure. The Nassau County Museum of Art is always good for some exciting news and shares its newest exhibit. Somewhat unexpected, but in true delight, Christy Hinko had a chance to document Dr. Jane Goodall about her continued conservation efforts during the celebration of her 90th birthday at

The Beacon Theatre in Manhattan earlier this month. And to round out this very special edition, community editor Lauren Feldman speaks with Evan Pappas, creative director at The Argyle Theatre, about his roster of amazing productions because of the partnership with the theater’s owners. Anton Media Group’s own bittersweet organizational announcement comes as the company bids adieu to its steadfast president, Frank Virga, upon his retirement. This will be Frank’s final guidance

on the company’s Gold Coast edition as our president. Our gratitude fills the air. His leadership steered our organization through triumphs and challenges alike, leaving an indelible mark on its legacy. With heartfelt thanks, colleagues share in my honoring of his dedication, wisdom and commitment to excellence.

Be sure to catch our luxury issue of Design & Decor Magazine on June 12.

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Joe Gatto rescues senior and unwanted dogs through the nonprofit he founded with his wife Bessy, Gatto Pups and Friends. (Photo courtesy of Joe Gatto)

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The Pioneering Primatologist

Jane Goodall has shaped our understanding of chimpanzees and conservation

BY CHRISTY HINKO

Dr. Jane Goodall, born on April 3, 1934, in London, embarked on a groundbreaking journey to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania at 26, with no formal scientific training. Under the mentorship of anthropologist Louis Leakey, she began her intimate study of chimpanzees, revealing their complex social behaviors and emotional depth. Her observations challenged previous scientific beliefs, proving that chimpanzees make and use tools, a trait once thought to be uniquely human. Goodall’s work transcended research; she became a global icon of conservation and animal welfare. Founding the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, she has inspired generations to respect and protect the natural world, embodying a lifelong commitment to conservation and empathy towards all living beings.

On April 1, hundreds of fans, conservationists, colleagues and donors took their seats at The Beacon Theatre in Manhattan to attentively glean wisdom from the legendary Dr. Goodall. The ticketed event was, in addition to a celebration of her 90th birthday, an insightful perspective on why it is critical for people to make conservation efforts a priority to cherish this spinning rock we call earth.

Goodall, born just before World War II began, shared some of her earliest memories of her lifelong love of animals.

“Some of you know, I was born loving animals, all animals,” Goodall said. “My

mother nurtured this love of animals that I had. When I was just one and a half years old, I don’t remember this, but she told me, and she said, ‘Well, you know, I came into your room to say goodnight to you and there were all these earthworms in your bed; you were watching them so intently. I think you must have been wondering how did they walk without legs.’ Anyway, she just simply said they might die if we didn’t take them back into the garden so, that’s what we did. I spent hours and hours out in the garden, watching insects and birds and squirrels, and anything that I could find.”

Goodall was five when the war began. Books were her source of entertainment.

“I remember the first book that really, really made an impression on me; it was The Story of Doctor Dolittle (1920) when he took animals from the circus and released them back into Africa,” Goodall said. “I was fascinated by Africa and islands and things like that.”

She remembers when she was 10 years old, crawling around on the floor of a secondhand bookshop in England on Saturdays to devour books.

“I found this little cheap edition of Tarzan of the Apes (1912); I read a couple of paragraphs and I had saved up just enough money to buy it,” Goodall said. “I took it up into my favorite tree in my grandmother’s garden. I fell passionately in love with this glorious lord of the jungle. And what did he do? He married the wrong Jane.” The audience roared with laughter and applauded in delight.

“That’s where my dream began,” Goodall

said. “I will go to Africa live with wild animals to write books about them.” Goodall is the author of numerous books including her most recent hardcovers, Local Voices, Local Choices: The Tacare Approach to Community-Led Conservation and The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times . Her life is the subject of numerous television and film projects, including the IMAX film Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope , which is currently playing in select theaters across North America. She is the inspiration behind the Emmy-winning children’s series JANE, which is streaming on Apple+, and National Geographic Society’s immersive museum exhibit “Becoming Jane.” Visit www.janegoodall.org to learn more about Goodall and the foundation or to make a donation.

Dr. Jane Goodall (Fernando Turmo)

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Dr. Jane Goodall at The Beacon Theatre

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From Subway Cars To Gallery Walls

Art museum exhibit celebrates the rise of 1980s street art

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

e 1980s downtown NYC art and street art scene was a vibrant, transformative period, marked by an explosion of creativity against a backdrop of urban decay. is era saw the emergence of pioneering street artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Kenny Scharf, who moved from subway cars and city walls into galleries, blurring the lines between high art and street art. Amidst economic hardship, the Lower East Side became a canvas for expressing social and political discontent, with gra ti becoming a powerful medium for voice and identity. is period was characterized by its raw, anarchic energy, a melting pot of music, art, and cultural rebellion, fostering an innovative community that reshaped the art world’s boundaries.

Nassau County Museum of Art has announced its newest installation, Urban Art Evolution, a large-scale, in-depth exhibition surveying the 1980s downtown NYC art/street art scene, guest curated by the esteemed art collector and gallerist Christopher Pusey.

“Urban Art Evolution is an exciting and sweeping exhibition focused on the numerous artists connected to rich artistic history of the 1980s downtown art scene,” Pusey said. “Many Long Islanders are familiar with the more famous artist names such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf and Keith Haring, but there were hundreds of other important and influential talents that comprised the creative fabric of the surrounding neighborhoods.”

The show opened on March 23 and runs through July 7.

“My vision for the Urban Art Evolution exhibition was to highlight these other artists as well and to create specific rooms, with an immersive environment for museum goers, all within the historic setting of this landmark mansion,” Pusey said. “Between both floors of the museum there are more than 135 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and ephemeral items that provide a vibrant and educational experience of this exciting time in New York City.”

Urban Art Evolution is a comprehensive installation focused heavily on pieces from 1980s downtown NYC (alongside some from 1990s to now), a

diverse range of compositions by creators who were based in the rough and tumble area of NYC known as Loisaida/LES/East Village (and surrounding neighborhoods): period photography, sculpture, paintings, performance works, films, and important ephemera from many influential artists during this pivotal time in art history (many with strong LI connections/have been exhibited at museum over the years, indicated by *). Included will be Jean-Michel Basquiat*, Mike Bidlo, Linus Coraggio, Ronnie Cutrone, Al Diaz, Dondi*, Chris “DAZE” Ellis*, Judy Glantzman (born on Long Island), Rodney Greenblatt, Richard Hambleton*, Keith Haring*, Eric Haze, Mark Kostabi* (solo exhibited at museum multiple times), Angel Ortiz/ LA2, Rick Prol, Judy Rifka (raised on Long Island), Walter Robinson, James Romberger (born on Long Island), Kenny Scharf* (solo exhibited at museum multiple times/in permanent collection), and David Wojnarowicz.

The catalyst for the exhibition is the current moment at which urban art and the music scene are enjoying within the cultural Zeitgeist like the 50th anniversary of the birth of HipHop music and the recent 40th anniversary of the release of the seminal film on the graffiti art movement, Wild Style, making 2024 a perfect time to exhibit the works of the pioneering visual artists that were on the cutting edge of urban inspired contemporary art.

The timeline for the curation goes back to the early 1980s where Pusey was a young art dealer witnessing the confluence of these

genres with film, music, and art cross pollinating and influencing each other in immeasurable ways. Rounding out the artist roster for the exhibition are Christopher Hart Chambers, Tseng Kwong Chi, Martha Cooper, Jane Dickson, Fab Five Freddy, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Ken Hiratsuka, Stephen Lack, John “CRASH” Matos, Hank O’Neal, Lee Quiñones*, and Martin Wong.

The exhibit will include weekend film viewings, guest lectures and historian partnerships.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at 1 Museum Dr., in Roslyn (on the 145-acre property of the former Frick “Clayton” Estate). Visit www.nassaumuseum.org for details.

Untitled by Kenny Scharf

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Robodozer by Rodney Alan Greenblat

The Daily Balance by Rodney Alan Greenblat

Untitled by Angel “LA2” Ortiz

Untitled by Kenny Scharf (All photos courtesy of Nassau County Museum of Art)

Untitled by Keith Haring and Angel “LA2” Ortiz

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Shaken And Stirred To Success

The Union’s premier cocktail menu is its secret ingredient

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

In the competitive landscape of upscale dining, the importance of a quality cocktail menu cannot be overstated. For a new upscale restaurant, it serves not just as an extension of its culinary o erings, but as a vital component of the overall dining experience. A thoughtfully curated cocktail menu can signi cantly enhance customer satisfaction, create a unique brand identity, and drive pro tability.

Aquality cocktail menu adds depth to the dining experience.

In an era where dining out is as much about the experience as it is about the food, cocktails offer a multifaceted sensory experience. They act as a prelude to the meal, setting the tone with their visual appeal, aroma, and taste. A well-crafted cocktail can complement and elevate the flavors of the dishes served, creating a harmonious dining experience that lingers in the memory of the patrons.

We met with The Union’s experienced mixologist, Juan Lopez, to chat

about some of the venue’s new cocktail specials as well as some of their standard concoctions to find out what it takes to satisfy a crowd expecting to be wowed by the opening of the multi-establishment at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

“We have had a great response to the bar and to the restaurant with new people coming in every day to see what we have done with the place,” Lopez said. “We already have a lot of repeat and regular customers, even though we are still in the infant stage, four or five months now; Thursdays are quickly becoming the busiest happy hour.”

The Union’s delicious specialty cocktails (Christy Hinko)

Lopez arrived in New York from El Salvador when he was 13 years old. He has been in the hospitality business, literally since birth.

“My mother owned a restaurant back home; she made everything from scratch; the whole menu was a la carte,” Lopez said. “When we arrived in New York, she sent my sister to culinary school to become an executive chef; she wanted me to go too, but this is my passion. I am doing what I love to do behind the bar.”

Lopez shared two of the seasonal specialty cocktails that are not on the regular menu, Tee Party and The Gigi, both incredible combinations with equal fans of both, but for different reasons.

The Tee Party is a smooth, goingdown-easy gin-based summer treat. It’s a blend of gin, lemon juice and specialty Earl Grey syrup that will be a perfect thirst quencher on the venue’s new patio overlooking the golf course. The Gigi is the chef’s creation, a margarita-like delight with mezcal tequila, lime and blood orange juices, in a Tajin-rimmed glass. The flavor really stays with you on this one and it’s beautifully presented.

“We are always working on new cocktails for the season with fun and exciting ingredients, something sweet, something spicy,” Lopez said. “We are experimenting now for our summer menu already.”

OTHER COCKTAILS ON THE MENU INCLUDE:

Bee Sting— local honey, Milagro reposado, sweet vermouth and fresh lemon

Smoked Old Fashion— Hudson Lights bourbon, Angostura bitters, orange peel, demerara sugar and cedar smoke

Wagon Train— Aviation gin, Rocky’s botanical, Fever Tree tonic and lemon

Elderflower Spritz— Nue vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, Fever Tree tonic and club soda

Side Rye-Der —Sazerac rye, lemon, maple syrup, and orange bitters

Pink Rose— Tito’s vodka, rosemary syrup, grapefruit juice and prosecco Negroni— Gracias A Dios gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and orange

In the age of social media, where visual appeal can significantly impact a restaurant’s popularity, cocktails offer a visually stunning component to the dining experience. Innovative presentations, unique glassware, and garnishes not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also encourage patrons to share their experiences online, effectively serving as free marketing for the restaurant.

A unique cocktail menu helps in establishing a distinct brand identity. In a market saturated with dining options, a creative and distinctive cocktail menu can set a restaurant apart from its competitors. It reflects the restaurant’s commitment to quality, attention to detail, and creativity, resonating with a

clientele that seeks not just a meal, but an experience that is unique and memorable.

Cocktails have a higher profit margin compared to other menu items, making them an important driver of profitability for upscale restaurants. By offering a selection of exclusive, high-quality cocktails, a restaurant can significantly boost its average per-customer revenue. This is particularly important in the initial stages of a restaurant’s life cycle, where establishing a strong financial foundation is crucial for long-term success.

A quality cocktail menu can also enhance customer engagement and loyalty. Offering seasonal or limited-edition cocktails, for example, encourages repeat visits, as patrons are eager to try new offerings. Engaging customers in the story behind each cocktail, whether it’s the inspiration, the ingredients, or the method of preparation, can enhance their connection to the dining experience, turning casual diners into loyal patrons.

For a new upscale restaurant, investing in a quality cocktail menu is not merely an addition to its beverage offerings but a strategic business decision that impacts customer experience, brand identity, marketing, profitability, and customer loyalty. It is a critical element that can differentiate a restaurant in a crowded market, creating memorable experiences that draw patrons back time and again.

The Union is located at 1899 Park Blvd. within Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Visit www.theunion.restaurant or call 516-684-9106 for hours, menus and reservations.

Pull up a seat with Juan Lopez at The Union. (Christy Hinko)

Long Island Theatre Giving Broadway A Run For Its Money

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For decades, Long Islanders seeking the créme-de-la-créme of theatre would make the journey into Manhattan, tolerating the interesting smells of the LIRR— or braving the nightmare that is city parking—to reach Broadway, a caliber of performance which did not seem to nd challengers anywhere else in the country.

Well, this is no longer the case, thanks to the emerging powerhouse, Babylon’s Argyle Theatre. The Theatre is Long Island’s newest and largest year-round equity theater. Complete with orchestra pit, balcony, state-of-the-art lighting, sound, rigging systems and a full-service bar. The Argyle is a destination for Broadwaycaliber musical theater, plays, comedy, and concerts—without ever having to leave Long Island. Its excellence speaks for itself in the caliber of directors and staff who have happily come aboard in support of the project, including Artistic Director Evan Pappas.

Pappas, San Francisco-born, was called to the world of theatre from a young age. He was a singer, like his mother, and was cast in Beach Blanket Babylon, the world’s longest-running musical revue and a staple in San Francisco at the time. While playing the role of Tony in West Side Story, Pappas took note of the dancers and knew he’d need to learn if he wanted to make it in New York. “If you’re going to go to New York, you need to be as well-rounded as you can,” he said. At the age of 19, Pappas was taking 13 dance classes a week, voice lessons and an acting class, while also working for his father at the family business.

Pappas was able to find success as an actor in New York, which was—and still is—a brutal industry. Part of his success stemmed from his ability to be, as he described, a chameleon. “As an actor, I was considered something of a chameleon playing the good guy, the antihero, the comic, the villain, the buddy, the romantic,” he explained. “It

was a position in which I reveled, as I got to play roles more varied and interesting than other, more easily categorized actors.” Throughout his career, Pappas worked with some of the most talented directors of the past 30 years, including Harold Prince, Graciela Daniele, Mike Ockrent, Mark Lamos, Jack Hofsiss, Michael Bennet, Bob Avian, Jerry Mitchell, and Susan Stroman, among many others. But the actor had another aspiration—to direct.

Following a near-fatal car accident in the mid-aughts, Pappas was forced to re-evaluate acting. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do eight shows a week anymore. It’s thrilling but also so exhausting.” This was when he committed to a pivot towards directing. His background as an actor only helped Pappas to thrive in this new role. “As a director,

I take great pride in bringing what I learned as an observant chameleon to my productions. I love actors and I love to invent. Directing is, for me, the ultimate creative outlet. I am invigorated to challenge my imaginative limits and to ignite creativity in others.”

Pappas has enjoyed the director’s role of having a hand in every pot. “What I love about directing is taking care of everything and everybody,” Pappas said. “I love mentoring. I love passing on what I had to learn the hard way. I love creating work for people. I love that family unit.”

Does he miss acting? Sometimes. “When I see great actors on stage, I have the desire to get up there and spar with them,” Pappas said. But director-hood suits him well. His directorial credits include Liberty (Theatre 80 and 42West); Wonderful Town and Du Barry Was a Lady (both for Musicals Tonight!); Evita, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate and The Daughter of the Regiment for Opera North; The Color Purple and Sister Act for Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; Lucky Stiff (Arizona Broadway Theatre); Murder for Two (Depot Theatre); and Funny Girl and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers for San Francisco’s Broadway By the Bay. Both of these last productions garnered Pappas a Best Director nomination from the Bay Area Theatre Critics, with Seven Brides winning the award for Best Production. Pappas was a perfect fit for the Argyle, a theatre committed to Broadway-level excellence with a Long Island zip code.

The Argyle Theatre has a rich history of entertainment reaching back to 1921 when a newspaper article announced plans for a “$100,000 Theatre for Main Street.” With a 1,500-seat capacity, the new Capitol Theatre was expected to be “the finest theatre on the South Side.” The new entertainment venue would

not only benefit residents, but it would also help Babylon become a more attractive summer resort for vacationers. In 1925, the Suffolk County theatre reopened under new ownership as the Babylon Theatre, delighting audiences with its many modern improvements including a flashy electric marquis. An advertising campaign to surrounding communities was so successful that 500 people had to be turned away on opening night. It was obvious that the Babylon Theatre was poised for success. Throughout the following decades, the Babylon Theatre survived two fires and several different owners as it continued operating as a modern cinema house until 2014.

The newly renovated and historic Argyle Theatre on Main Street in the Village of Babylon opened in Spring 2018 with Guys and Dolls. The much-anticipated performance venue has been brought back to life by Mark and Dylan Perlman, a father-son duo behind the $4-million project. Seaford residents Mark Perlman and Dylan Perlman have long dreamed of bringing high-quality live theatre to Long Island’s South Shore. The theatre offers six annual main stage productions featuring performers from Actors Equity Association, the union for professional stage actors.

The Argyle recently wrapped up A Chorus Line, a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition, captured by an emotive and enthusiastic cast. Next on the docket for the 2023-2024 season is A Bronx Tale, which will run from April 25 to June 16. Based on the critically acclaimed play that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Visit www.argyletheatre.com to learn more.

Evan Pappas (Photo credit Shirin Tinati)

The cast of Argyle Theater’s A Chorus Line (Photo credit Richard Termine)

Recently Sold HOMES

This exceptional eight bedroom brick Colonial residence sold on April 15 for $6,500,000. It is set on 8.11 prime acres at 343 Duck Pond Road in the Village of Matinecock. This home reflects a classic and gracious style with luxurious amenities and a floor plan for today’s living. Built in 1971 and completely renovated in 2015, this stately property has been meticulously maintained. Principal rooms are generously sized with 11’ ceilings, offering views of bluestone patios and impeccably manicured hedges and gardens. The lower level features a media room with a gas fireplace, a billiard game room, also with a fireplace, a wet bar, two of the bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, an art studio, a playroom, a wine cellar and a fitness room. The outdoor space showcases multiple patios, two built-in grills, a kitchenette, a golf hole with tee boxes, a tennis court, a heated saltwater pool with an electric cover, a fabulous pool house with an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and storage space. The home has an app-based Savant Pro smart technology system and generator.

This expanded cape at 78 Chester Street in Matinecock sold on March 39 for $1,028,000. It is nestled in a serene setting with a park-like yard and enchanting evening peace. This home offers an array of desirable features. The interior boasts cathedral ceilings that create an airy and open atmosphere, adding to the space and grandeur. Elegant hardwood floors flow seamlessly throughout. Two cozy fireplaces provide warmth and charm, perfect for those chilly evenings or for creating a cozy ambiance. The primary suite features a screened-in-porch where you can unwind and enjoy the outdoors in comfort and privacy. The in-ground pool provides a refreshing escape during the warmer months. The attached hot tub offers relaxation with an automatic cover for retaining heat. This home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms It is in proximity to schools, shopping, parks, and other amenities.

EHOME & DESIGN Enchanting Aerial Wonders

very year, as the warmth of spring unfurls across Long Island, a magnificent natural spectacle takes flight: the hummingbird migration. These tiny creatures, with their jewel-toned feathers and astonishing agility, embark on an arduous journey from their wintering grounds in Central America to their breeding grounds in North

Hummingbird migration begins

wingbeats and aerial acrobatics, hummingbirds bring a sense of enchantment to the springtime air. Local botanical gardens or nature preserves become prime locations for witnessing these tiny marvels up close.

The migration of hummingbirds to Long Island typically begins in late April or early May, coinciding with the blooming of flowers and the emergence of insects, vital sources of nectar and protein for these tiny aviators. Despite their diminutive size, some species of hummingbirds, such as the ruby-throated hummingbird, undertake a non-stop journey of more than 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico, fueled only by the stores of fat accumulated prior to their departure. As they arrive on Long Island, gardens, parks, and natural areas become bustling hubs of activity as the hummingbirds flit from flower to flower, replenishing their energy reserves.

The journey of the hummingbirds is not without its challenges. Habitat loss, climate change, and the use of pesticides threaten the delicate balance upon which these birds depend. Conservation efforts, including the creation of pollinator-friendly gardens and the protection of crucial stopover sites, are essential for ensuring their survival.

Observing the hummingbird migration on Long Island is a treat. With their rapid

To entice hummingbirds to your yard, cultivate a garden rich in their favorite blooms such as bee balm, trumpet vine, and salvia. Brightly colored, tubular flowers serve as natural beacons. Provide a variety of flowers to sustain them throughout the season. Supplement their diet with a sugar-water solution (one part sugar to four parts water) in feeders after ensuring they’re clean and free from mold. Place feeders near natural perches to give them rest between feeding flights. Create a safe environment by minimizing pesticide use and offering shelter from predators. With these efforts, your yard can become a haven for these enchanting aerial acrobats.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

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

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Children’s Service Providers Get Crucial Pay Bump

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On April 16, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and members of the Legislature announced the first increase in pay for early childhood intervention service providers in over 25 years. At a press conference, officials discussed the tangible impact this increase will have on children, therapists, and families throughout Nassau County. The rate of pay for these early intervention specialists is going from $40 an hour to $50. There has not been a pay increase for providers in this category since 1999.

“In an attempt to be competitive, we realized that our compensation was below the average. So today, we’re here to correct something and to make sure that we have a sufficient number of therapists for our children… New York State reimburses, I believe, around 59 percent of the cost, the rest of the county has to pick up. But since we have that obligation, we’re going to fulfill that obligation.” Blakeman said in a press conference.

Legislator Michael Giangregorio commented, “As a father of an individual with autism, we’ve been through this system. My son is 23 now, so the last time he received CPSC services was quite a while ago, and there has not been a raise since he’s been in the system… For far too long, the wages of these early intervention educators and therapists have not reflected the true value of that work. This decision is in recognition of the accepted essential contributions

these providers make in nurturing the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of these children. To other therapists, we understand the challenges you face, the passion you bring up to your profession, and the critical role you play in the foundation of lifelong learning and success. Together, we will build a brighter future for all of our children and the Nassau Community.”

Irina Gelman, commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Health, commented “We are very grateful for this opportunity to bring this forward in front of our Board of Health. We’re very hopeful that they will adopt this new rate, which will be instrumental in providing crucial services to our children, our families and adequately reimbursing our providers.”

Legislator Siela Bynoe, who has long advocated for these changes but was not present at the podium on April 16, commented to Anton Media Group by email, “While I am glad that the County Executive has heeded the advocacy of practitioners and the Democratic Minority by taking this first step, much more must still be done to repair the damage caused by three decades of stagnation.”

“Moving forward, the County should implement robust safeguards to ensure that early childhood intervention providers receive regularly scheduled raises indexed to inflation or another appropriate benchmark. Nassau County must never again be in the unacceptable position of paying the lowest rates in the state, and a proactive approach is necessary to uphold our commitment to the well-being of our most vulnerable young residents and the professionals who serve them.”

County Executive Blakeman gathered with several legislators and early childhood services leadership to announce the pay bump.

(Courtesy of the Office of Legislator Michael Giangregorio)

Officials Unite Against State Housing Plan

Local officials, including Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena and Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin recently gathered to demand that Governor Hochul and State lawmakers stop the “Faith-based Affordable Housing Act” that overrides local zoning laws. The Supervisors were joined by dozens of officials from all levels of government, including New York State, Nassau County, dozens of villages and school boards to denounce this most recent plan.

For a third straight year, Albany lawmakers are pushing plans that override local zoning laws that were put into law decades ago to protect the health, safety and character of local communities. The “Faith-based Affordable Housing Act” would grant 1,100 properties instant eligibility to develop their property into high-density five-story apartment buildings. On Long Island, most houses of worship are located in residential neighborhoods next to, or across from, single-family homes.

“It’s unfortunate that once again, Albany lawmakers think they know better than we do when it comes to our communities. As local officials, we know how to strike the right balance between the voices of residents, the needs of the economy and the population density our infrastructure and services can handle,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Thankfully, for the past two years, both Assembly members and Senators said no to the ill-advised plans that would override local zoning laws, and compromised with an incentive-based solution to development that’s proven successful.”

The Supervisor noted that incentives are the reason the Town is revitalizing downtown Hicksville and growing the community with new housing opportunities. Incentives have also proven successful in other areas of

Long Island, including Mineola, Westbury and Patchogue. Unfortunately, officials have learned that the misguided plans previously attempted are being repackaged, and may even once again appear in the State budget.

“While we don’t oppose reasonable development, we do oppose a direct attempt to circumvent local zoning,” Supervisor Saladino continued. “The State Legislature’s most recent plan – copied from progressives in California – would significantly override local zoning and grant ‘special status’ to religious entities to simply convert their property into high-density housing. In Nassau alone, over 1,100 properties could be instantly eligible for development into high-density housing.”

Officials noted that with costs of education at $36,000 per pupil on Long Island, an influx of students from apartments will cost local homeowners millions in higher taxes and stretch school infrastructure beyond its limits at a time when New York State is proposing school aid cuts across Long Island. This population increase will also impact government services such as sanitation, sewage, drinking water, roadways, and more.

“To suggest that State land should be used to skirt local zoning laws is another attack on our suburbs,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Taking away the rights of our residents to have a say over the future of their communities is a direct threat to Democracy, especially when you silence our voice when it comes to projects in our own background. We implore that our State officials stop repackaging this policy each year and hiding it in the budget – instead, do the right thing and continue with your path to growing housing appropriately through incentives and partnerships with local governments.”

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Special Needs Children and Grandchildren

Parents or grandparents of a disabled child should leave assets in a Special Needs Trust, to avoid the child being disqualified from government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid. These trusts, however, offer traps for the unwary. Since payments to the child will generally reduce their SSI payments dollar for dollar, trustees of such trusts should be advised to make payments directly to the providers of goods and services. Preserving SSI benefits is crucial since eligibility for SSI determines eligibility for Medicaid.

In other words, if SSI is lost the recipient also loses their Medicaid benefits. In addition, any benefits previously paid by Medicaid may be recovered. As such, one also has to be mindful of bequests from well-meaning grandparents. Similarly, if a sibling dies without a will, a share of their estate may go to the special needs brother or sister by law. The Special Needs Trust must be carefully drafted so that it only allows payments for any benefits over and above what the government provides.

There are two kinds of Special Needs Trusts – first party and third party. The first party trust is set up by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or court using the child’s own money, either through earnings, an inheritance that was left directly to them or, perhaps, a personal injury award. Recent changes in the law allow the special needs child to establish their own first party Special Needs Trust if they are legally competent to engage in contractual matters. These first party trusts require a “payback” provision, meaning that on the death of the child beneficiary, the trust must pay back the state for any government benefits received.

A third party trust is usually set up by a parent or grandparent, using their own money. Here, no “payback” provision is required because it was not the child’s own money that funded the trust and the parent or grandparent had no obligation to leave any assets to the child. On the death of the child beneficiary, the balance of the trust is paid out to named beneficiaries.

Local o cials gathered once again to protest the housing portion of the state budget.

(Photo by the Town of Oyster Bay)

HOROSCOPES

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your charisma over oweth. To handle the attention and status that comes with this, you’ll need to be an expert at managing people’s expectations. When you put your mind to it, this is very easy for you. Remembering to stay ahead of the game is the tricky part. Preparation is key. Imagine interactions before they happen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). is week, learning will be a pleasure, a relief and a quest. You don’t even have to love the topic to love the feeling you get when you’re understanding something new for the rst time. When learning is uncomfortable, it’s usually a sign to adjust the amount or level you’re trying to process. Go back to the foundation and build from there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). ough one action might be easy, there won’t be just one. Consider how you’ll feel after 12. Don’t start anything that will be di cult to scale. Group dynamics will be a part of this. Each person will be wanting the same level of attention from you as they see others getting, so do what you’ll enjoy and be able to keep up with.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You show up, ready to give your caring attention. at is enough. ere’s much to be gained in a passive role. You will witness without trying to x anything, observe without judgment, be a helpful presence without o ering comment. is approach works for both your external and internal world. Nonjudgment frees energy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Among the great pleasures of the modern world, having a wealth of information at your ngertips is a delight you’ll never get enough of. Choosing your topics well and asking the questions that will bust them right open is your stellar talent. You get the feeling you can go as far as your curiosity will take you, and you’re right!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Innovation often emerges as a response to challenges, which you’ll prove this week. You’ll get the chance to think critically, experiment wildly and advance incrementally. e trick is to commit sparingly. Success is won through your ability to focus yourself well. Devote yourself to one fascination at a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). e playbook can’t teach you how to do the hard stu , like risking your heart, building a solid relationship or going for your dream. ose complex and personal accomplishments are only ever executed as oneof-a-kind, fresh and unique experiences. Dive in and do it the way only you can. ere are no wrong actions. Go with your instinct.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ere are so many reasons to avoid giving advice this week. Nobody likes a know-it-all, and being overly eager to direct and inform others could imply you’re trying to prove yourself, which the powerful don’t feel they need to do. You’ll hit a groove of feeling and being self-assured, in your zone and cool.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your X factor will work for you in little ways that will culminate in a big break. A “big break” is really just charming the right person at the right time. And since you charm everyone, sooner or later your powers are bound to align with your greater purpose. e person of in uence will be just another one of many fans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You still have a long way to go. It will motivate you to remember why you chose this path, like the rush of accomplishment, admiration from peers, love, a sense of purpose... e prize may be far o , but you don’t have to wait a minute for those feelings. You feel them right now. Just choose one and try it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Games of make-believe can help you enjoy yourself to the fullest. For instance, imagine the person before you is the best match in the entire world for you for what needs to happen in the moment you share. How would you celebrate the incredible luck? Delight in your life as though you had secret knowledge of its absolute perfection.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You make the work look fun, and indeed you are quite ful lled this week, your passion ablaze with the fuel of recent inspiration. e more work you do, the more help you get. To graciously accept all the help that’s o ered may feel like a job in and of itself, but like most jobs, you’ll get better at it with repetition.

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This deal occurred in a team match some years ago. The bidding went as shown, with North and South cuebidding their voids before South leaped aggressively to seven hearts. The grand slam would have been a virtual laydown if North had held the queen of spades rather than the jack. As it was, declarer had his work cut out for him.

One obvious approach is to ruff the club lead in dummy, draw

trump and then guess which way to finesse for the queen of spades. But South decided that he didn’t know enough about the unseen hands to risk an early spade guess. So he embarked on a line of play designed to force the defenders to reveal more about their respective distributions, trumping four diamonds in his hand and three more clubs in dummy. Then he cashed the A-K of hearts.

At this point, 10 tricks had been played, and dummy had the K-J-9 of spades remaining opposite declarer’s A-10-3. The crucial moment was now at hand.

During the play, East had shown out of diamonds on the fourth round, and West had failed to follow to the fourth round of clubs. Since West had also followed to two rounds of trump, he was known to have started with precisely six diamonds, three clubs and two hearts. So he held exactly two spades.

From there it was just a matter of applying probabilities. Since the hand with the greater number of spades was more likely to have the queen, declarer led a spade to the king and finessed against East on the way back to bring home the grand slam.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

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Request for Proposal

A nonprofit organization in Manhasset, NY is seeking bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements; physical access control system (PACS), and lockdown equipment. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge, timeframe, completeness of offer, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at securingcommunities@gmail.com.

All interested parties will be required to sign documents for the proposal and provide primary contact, telephone, and email address.

Bids will be accepted until Friday, May 10, 2024. Work is to be completed by June 7th, 2024.

(Saulsbury custom body, 6.5 diesel motor with 5484 miles, 750 gallon per minute pump and 175 gallon water tank). Sealed proposals should be marked on the outside of the envelope “Mini-pumper Proposal” and include the prospective purchasers name and be addressed to Laura Sager, Administrative Assistant, Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Co., Inc., 83 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. Proposals must be received by 5PM on May 1, 2024. The proposal shall include the name, address and telephone number of the prospective purchaser and the amount proposed written in both number and word form. Proposals will be opened at 9am on May 2, 2024 at the aforementioned address. The successful bidder shall be selected by the Board of Commissioners based upon value. Questions should be directed to Frank Wakely at telephone number 516-487-1086. Inspections of the vehicle are available by appointment only and should be scheduled with Frank Wakely at telephone number 516-487-1086. The successful bidder shall present payment in full through certified bank check, made payable to the Vigilant Engine and Hook and Ladder Company, Inc., by 5pm on May 3, 2024. The successful bidder shall take possession of the truck at the time payment is approved and shall immediately remove the truck from the seller’s premises. The seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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TWater Lovers’ Mixer At Oakcliff Sailing Returns

he Water Lovers’ Mixer returns at Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay for the second year on Friday evening, April 26.

Anyone interested in marine activities is invited to the free event to get to know one another, share experiences and make connections to get people out onto Oyster Bay to appreciate it and help protect it.

The event will be held at Oakcliff ‘s headquarters at 4 South St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by sponsors Oakcliff, Friends of the Bay, Sagamore Yacht Club, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay Community Rowing, Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club, the WaterFront Center, Oyster Bay Brewing Company and Regatta Craft Mixers.

“We’re excited about building on the success of last year, when we had a great turnout of more than 300 people despite some

rain, to get more people out on the water and appreciate Oyster Bay and help protect it,“ said Bill Bleyer, president of Friends of the Bay. “We’re glad that Oakcliff has agreed to hold the event again this year.”

“Oakcliff is the world’s premier training and coaching center for sailing,” said Dawn Riley, Oakcliff executive director. “It was designed to fit in between the established marine organizations in Oyster Bay’s historic and eclectic culture. This summer is looking to be better than any since 2019.”

Whether they are sailboat racers or cruisers, powerboaters, kayakers, rowers, kiters, paddleboarders, conservationists or simply those with a passion for the area’s waterways, all are invited to connect with other like-minded enthusiasts.

Registration required. Visit oakcliffsailing.org for registration information.

—Submitted by Oakcliff Sailing

Level Up Glen Cove Cares Shopping for a cause

Shop for a cause. Join Level Up Glen Cove Cares for a special night at The Shoppe by Trubee Hill. Enjoy a classic Trubee Hill Sip and Shop to benefit Level Up Glen Cove Cares on Friday, April 26, 2024. This event is a great opportunity to mingle while shopping for that special gift for Mother’s Day. At Trubee Hill, shoppers will find fragrant candles, room sprays, all you need to entertain along with so many unique gift ideas. With each purchase Trubee Hill will generously donate a portion of its proceeds to Level Up Glen Cove Cares. The Shoppe by Trubee Hill is located at 100 Village Square in Glen

Cove and the event will begin 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Level Up Glen Cove Cares is a not-forprofit 501c3 where its founder Nicole Helmus envisions a day when all neighborhoods within their own community have access to affordable, high-quality health and wellness services. Building stronger and healthier neighborhoods helps residents to thrive, create change and help them live their best lives. This change not only builds the community but empowers them to continue to believe in themselves regardless of their circumstances.

—Submitted by Level Up Glen Cove Cares

OBITUARIES

Lolita Previd (Feb. 22, 1942–March 6, 2024)

Lolita Previd, Zia Lilly to many, was born in Italy. As a child, immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. Graduated from Glen Cove High School in 1960. Using her fluent Italian, joined Alitalia Airlines for a long and successful career, starting as a Clerk and retiring as an Executive.

Lolita continued to live in Glen Cove, and in June of 2012, relocated to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, then to Denver, Colorado in

January 2018 to live closer to her extended family.

Lolita leaves behind brother Franco and wife, Delena Previd; Nevette and husband John Guadagno; Denelle and husband Brodie Ayers, and her four grand-nephews and niece; Giordano, Lucas, Weston, and Lucia. We will miss her.

Her interment will be on June 21, 2024 at the Previd Family Grave site at The Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y.

—Submitted by the Previd Family

Mary Joubert Marceau Mulvihill of Sag Harbor, New York died peacefully in the morning on April 8 at the age of 99. She was the widow of author and Glen Cove High School History teacher William (Bill) Patrick Mulvihill. Bill taught there for 34 years.

Mary Marceau was born in Orange, New Jersey in May of 1924 to Sadie Marion Ingram of St. Louis, Missouri, a schoolteacher, and Eugene Theodore Marceau, a Chemical Engineer, who was born in Quebec and immigrated to New England as a boy. Mary grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey and came of age after the family moved to Winchester, Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from The University of New Hampshire in Durham in 1946, while also studying French and History and enjoying gure skating, music and hiking.

In the fall of 1943, when she arrived for her sophomore year, she found the campus teeming with soldiers who were enrolled in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). The young men were studying Engineering and hoping to become o cers in the Army. Mary met Bill at a dance that autumn when he cut in. They soon were engaged and their union would become a long and successful marriage. The ASTP was disbanded early when soldiers were needed overseas. Letters back and forth became a constant as he completed his military training stateside and then between New Hampshire and Belgium and Germany, after Bill was shipped out and served as an interpreter and a Forward Observer in the 307th Field Artillery Battalion.

They married in 1946 when he returned, having survived the Battle of the Bulge and engagements in the Ardennes. They moved to Ithaca, New York where he nished his degree at Cornell University. They had fun living in Manhattan after he graduated, both of them working and enjoying the city in an era long gone. Next they moved to Westhampton when he took his rst teaching job. They raised their family in Glen Cove, New York where Mary lived for about fty years. She worked as Head of the Proofreading Department for a chain of Long Island newspapers, Anton News, from the age of 46 to 77 ½. She also provided proofreading, editing and typing for Bill’s manuscripts over many decades. Mary and Bill were married for 58 years.

Mary was an excellent piano player up into her forties, excelling with classical pieces. She performed at a recital at Carnegie Hall in her youth. She and Bill continued to love to dance over the years. They were also very good chess players. Mary loved to travel, especially in the mountains. She enjoyed annual train trips for much of her life. She was an avid reader and crossword a cionado. Mary was a life-long animal lover and later in life, a devoted supporter of environmental and wildlife causes. For years she sponsored The Mulvihill Family Environmental Scholarship awarded at the South Fork Natural History Museum to assist local high school seniors who were dedicated to future ecological studies. She was at times politically active, teaching her children to be engaged in current events. Mary was known for her bright smile, warm, gentle spirit, unconditional love and wise counsel.

Mary passed away just about ve weeks short of her 100th birthday. She was pre-deceased by sisters Nancy Louise Davis of New York City and Jeanne E. May of Tarpon Springs, Florida, her parents of St. Petersburg, Florida and husband Bill, who died in 2004. Mary is survived by daughters Nancy Mulvihill of San Diego and Mary Ann Mulvihill-Decker of Sag Harbor, son-in-law Daniel Mulvihill-Decker, nieces Mary Pecoraro and Carol Ahlers, nephews Daniel F. Mulvihill III, Stephen May and John May and many grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins.

A visitation was held on April 19 at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, Sag Harbor. The funeral mass was held at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church. She was laid to rest next to Bill at St. Andrew Cemetery. Donations in Mary’s name may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Long Island’s Largest Car Show Returns To TOBAY Beach April 28

Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach on Sunday, April 28th, from 11am to 4pm. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the latest and greatest automobiles in the world, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! With a diverse range of vehicles showcased, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire and interact with

some of the most impressive cars around. This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.” Car Show Long Island’s 2024 TOBAY

Beach Spring Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the tri-state region. While live music formed by That 70’s Band and great eats from

sands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic,

muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2024 TOBAY Beach Spring Classic is being presented by: Optimum, Signarama of Huntington and Whitey’s Tire Services of Brooklyn.

Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. A rain date of May 4th has been arranged. For more information, visit www.carshowli.com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town Of Oyster Bay

Town Officials And D.A. Demand Stronger State Laws

Crack-down on drug dealers and Fentanyl possession

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board took decisive action to address the opioid crisis and combat the proliferation of deadly substances in New York State and across the region. Recognizing the urgent need for change, the Town Board passed an official resolution in support of Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney’s efforts to amend New York State laws related to deadly substances such as fentanyl and xylazine.

“As the opioid crisis continues to devastate families across our nation and in our community, with fatalities increasing across all communities and among all people, it is imperative that we take decisive action to save lives,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The Oyster Bay Town Board and I are proud to support the Suffolk County District Attorney’s demands to amend state laws to increase punishment for drug dealers and ensure victims get the support they deserve. Together, we are sending a clear

message that those who peddle deadly poison will be held accountable for their actions.”

Under current New York State law, individuals can possess up to 8 oz. of fentanyl before bail can be set, a quantity capable of

killing over 100,000 people. Additionally, the law does not recognize families of those lost to fentanyl as “victims” and prevents these families from receiving financial compensation. Moreover, the use of xylazine (a tranquilizer used to sedate large livestock animals) by drug dealers exacerbates the crisis, yet it remains legal to possess in our state. The Town of Oyster Bay resolution approved today formally declares the Town Board’s support for DA Tierney’s advocacy efforts to amend state law relating to these deadly substances and recognizes that drug dealers who peddle this poison are, in fact, dealing death to our residents.

“The Oyster Bay Town Board is committed to taking decisive action to combat the opioid epidemic and protect the well-being of our residents,” added Councilman Lou Imbroto. “We stand in solidarity with District Attorney Tierney’s campaign to save lives and keep families whole.”

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay (Getty Images)

Saladino Announces Registration Open For GAP Summer Program

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town board announced that the Group Activities Program (GAP) will run a Summer Program from July 1st through August 9th at Marjorie Post Community Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. The Summer Day Camp program will run daily from 10am to 3pm, and will be open to developmentally disabled children and young

adults ages 5-21.

“Our Group Activities Program Summer Day Camp is one of the finest programs of its kind in the nation and our activities specialists take great pride in fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere at the day camp,” Supervisor Saladino said. “We’re focused on group interaction, and as part of the summer camp, participants will be able to take part

in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, music, and playground time. I encourage residents to take this opportunity to register now and take advantage of this great program.”

This GAP Summer Day Camp provides a unique social-recreational experience for developmentally disabled town residents in a well-supervised setting over the course of six-weeks. The GAP Program is

administered through the Handicapped Services Division of the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services. The focus of the GAP program is group interaction.

The 6-week program costs $250 per child registered. To register for summer camp, please contact the GAP Office at (516) 7977947.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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GLEN COVE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (MAY 21, 2024)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the North Shore Central School District, Nassau County, State of N.Y. will be held at the District’s Middle School, 505 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, N.Y., on May 9, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. for the presentation of the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and for the purpose of discussing the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the School District during the ensuing school year, and for the transaction of such other business as is authorized by the Education Law.

NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (Proposed Budget) may be obtained by any resident of the School District at each schoolhouse and at the District Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen (14) days preceding the annual meeting and election, and on the day of the election, together with the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters.

PLEASE TAKE FUR-

THER NOTICE that voting, by voting machine, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 at the Gymnasium of the North Shore Senior High School, on the following Proposition:

PROPOSITION NO. 1

SCHOOL BUDGET

2024-2025

RESOLVED, that the North Shore Central School District budget for the school year 2024-2025 proposed by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law shall be approved and the necessary taxes be levied therefore on the taxable real property of the District.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN that at said election to be held on May 21, 2024, qualified voters shall also elect three (3) members to serve on the Board of Education. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will each serve a full three (3) year term to commence on July 1, 2024 and expire on June 30, 2027. The candidate receiving the third highest number of votes will fulfill the unexpired term of a former board member who resigned, which term will commence upon the indi-

vidual being sworn into office and expire on June 30, 2025. Candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education may be nominated only by petition. Candidates run at large and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by sixty-six (66) qualified voters of the School District, shall state the name and residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Each such petition shall be filed in the District Clerk’s Office, located at 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York 11579 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on or before April 22, 2024.

NOTICE is also given that persons must be registered in order to be entitled to vote. The Board of Registrars will meet to register voters on Saturday, May 11, 2024, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the North Shore Schools Administrative Office, 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, N.Y. 11579. Persons who shall have been previously registered for any District annual or special election and who shall have voted at any such District election held in the prior four calendar years (2020-2023), and/or persons who are registered to vote at general elections within the District pursuant to Election Law §352, need not register to be eligible to vote at said Annual District Election.

NOTICE is also given that the District Register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the five (5) days immediately preceding this Annual Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday, and Saturday when it may be inspected, by appointment, between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the New York State Board of Elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (https://www.counsel.nysed. gov/sites/counsel/files/2404-school-application-withform.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email ciampib@northshoreschools. org or phone (516) 277-7801.

Completed applications for early mail ballots must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to his or her designated agent. Early mail ballot applications will not be accepted before April 22, 2024. Early mail voter’s ballots must be received in the

District Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election in order to be canvassed. A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election during the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. except Sunday, and by appointment only from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on the Saturday prior to the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http:// www.counsel.nysed.gov/ common/counsel/files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-english.pdf, http:// www.counsel.nysed.gov/ common/counsel/files /absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email ciampib@northshoreschools.org or phone (516) 277-7801. Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 22, 2024. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 am on the Saturday prior to the election. Absentee ballots must be received at the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 in order to be canvassed.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming School District election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-277-7801), facsimile (516-277-7805), email (ciampib@northshoreschools. org), mail (112 Franklin Ave. Sea Cliff, NY 11579), or in person (during regular office hours or between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2024.

Military ballots must be re-

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ceived by 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 21, 2024 if showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on the District’s website.

NOTICE APPROVED: March 14, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT GLEN HEAD, GLENWOOD LANDING, SEA CLIFF, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

ELIZABETH A. CIAMPI, DISTRICT CLERK 5-1;4-24-17-10-3-2024-5T#247029/247155-GCOB/RP

AVISO LEGAL AVISO SOBRE LA VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO ANUAL Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

DISTRITO ESCOLAR NORTH SHORE

CENTRAL, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK (21 DE MAYO DE 2024)

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el 9 de mayo de 2024, a las 07:45 p. m., se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar North Shore Central, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, en la escuela intermedia del Distrito, 505 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, Nueva York, para presentar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2024-2025 y para debatir sobre los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito Escolar durante el siguiente año escolar, y otros asuntos según la autorización de la Ley de Educación.

POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del Distrito Escolar podrá obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá el próximo año para fines escolares (Presupuesto propuesto), junto con cualquier resolución que se presente a los votantes, en cada sede escolar y en la oficina del

Distrito, entre las 08:00 a. m. y las 04:00 p. m., durante los catorce (14) días previos a la reunión y elección anuales y el día de la elección, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la votación, mediante una máquina de votación, sobre la propuesta a continuación, se realizará el 21 de mayo de 2024, desde las 07:00 a. m. hasta las 10:00 p. m., en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria North Shore Senior: PROPUESTA N.º 1 PRESUPUESTO ESCOLAR 2024-2025 SE RESUELVE que se aprobará el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar North Shore Central para el año escolar 2024-2025 propuesto por la Junta de Educación, de conformidad con la sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación, y que los impuestos necesarios se gravarán por consiguiente sobre los bienes inmuebles sujetos a tributación del Distrito. POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que en dicha elección que se llevará a cabo el 21 de mayo de 2024, los votantes calificados también elegirán a tres (3) miembros para servir en la Junta de Educación. Los dos candidatos que reciban el mayor número de votos cumplirán cada uno un mandato completo de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y expirará el 30 de junio de 2027. El candidato que reciba el tercer mayor número de votos cumplirá el mandato no vencido de un ex miembro de la junta que renunció, cuyo mandato comenzará cuando la persona preste juramento al cargo y expirará el 30 de junio de 2025. Los candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación pueden ser nominados solamente mediante solicitud. Los candidatos se presentan en general y las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico para el cual esté nominado el candidato. Cada solicitud deberá estar dirigida a la Secretaría del Distrito, deberá estar firmada por sesenta y seis (66) votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar, deberá incluir el nombre y la residencia de cada suscriptor, y el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Cada solicitud deberá ser presentada en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, ubicada en 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, Nueva York 11579, a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2024, de 09:00 a. m. a 05:00 p. m.

SE NOTIFICA también que las personas deben estar registradas para tener derecho a votar. La Junta de Registradores se reunirá para registrar a los votantes el sábado 11 de mayo de 2024, de 10:00 a. m. a 02:00 p. m., en la oficina administrativa de las escuelas North Shore, en 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, N.Y. 11579. Quienes se hayan registrado anteriormente para

alguna elección anual o especial del Distrito y quienes hayan votado en cualquiera de esas elecciones del Distrito celebradas en los cuatro años calendario anteriores (20202023), o las personas que estén registradas para votar en las elecciones generales dentro del Distrito, según la sección 352 de la Ley de Elecciones, no necesitan registrarse para ser elegibles para votar en dicha elección anual del Distrito.

SE NOTIFICA también que el Registro del Distrito estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 08:00 a. m. y las 04:00 p. m. durante los cinco (5) días previos a la votación anual del presupuesto y elección, excepto los sábados y domingos cuando podrá ser inspeccionado, con cita previa, de 09:00 a. m. a 10:00 a. m.

SE NOTIFICA, TAMBIÉN, que las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado para la elección de los miembros de la Junta Escolar y la votación del presupuesto escolar deben completarse en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado de Nueva York, que puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del estado de Nueva York (early-voteby-mail-spanish-schoolboard-2024.docx (live.com) , o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico a ciampib@northshoreschools.org, o por teléfono al (516) 277-7801. Las solicitudes completadas para boletas electorales por correo anticipado deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, si la boleta electoral por correo anticipado se enviará por correo al votante o hasta el día anterior a la elección, si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a la persona que designe. No se aceptarán solicitudes de boleta electoral por correo anticipado antes del 22 de abril de 2024. La Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales de los votantes por correo anticipado antes de las 05:00 p. m. el día de la elección para su escrutinio. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por correo anticipado que estará disponible para su inspección en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección de 08:00 a. m. a 04:00 p. m., excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 09:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m. del sábado anterior a la elección.

SE NOTIFICA, TAMBIÉN, que las solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta Escolar y la votación del presupuesto escolar deben completarse en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado, que puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departa-

mento de Educación del estado de Nueva York (http:// www.counsel.nysed.gov/ common/counsel/files/absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed. gov/common/counsel/files /absentee-ballot-application-and-instructions-spanish. pdf) o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico a ciampib@northshoreschools.org, o por teléfono al (516) 2777801. Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de voto por ausencia antes del 22 de abril de 2024. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita previa el sábado anterior a la elección, entre las 09:00 a. m. y las 10:00 a. m. La oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales por ausencia antes del 21 de mayo de 2024 a las 05:00 p. m. para su escrutinio.

SE NOTIFICA, TAMBIÉN, que, de conformidad con la sección 2018-d de la Ley de Educación, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, se puede registrar para votar en la próxima elección del Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden obtener un formulario de registro poniéndose en contacto con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono (516-277-7801), fax (516-277-7805), correo electrónico (ciampib@northshoreschools.org), por correo postal (112 Franklin Ave. Sea Cliff, NY 11579) o personalmente (durante el horario de atención habitual o entre las 08:00 a. m. y las 04:00 p. m.).

Los votantes militares que estén debidamente registrados pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito para pedir una solicitud del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas se deben entregar en persona o por correo postal a la Secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las 05:00 p. m. del 26 de abril de 2024. Las boletas electorales militares se deben recibir antes de las 05:00 p. m. del 21 de mayo de 2024 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de

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2024 si muestran una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero o muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral.

SE NOTIFICA, TAMBIÉN, que se adjuntará un Informe de exención fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles de acuerdo con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles a cualquier presupuesto preliminar o tentativo, como también al presupuesto definitivo adoptado del cual forme parte. Este se publicará en el sitio web del Distrito.

AVISO APROBADO: 14 de marzo de 2024

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN

DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR NORTH SHORE CENTRAL EN GLEN HEAD, GLENWOOD LANDING, SEA CLIFF, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

ELIZABETH A. CIAMPI, SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER

TO WELLS FARGO BANK

MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST

BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 20034, againstMARCIA GAREL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE HURWITZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE

HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final

Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on October 11, 2023, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2003-4 is the Plaintiff and MARCIA GAREL, INDIV-

IDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE HURWITZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 14, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 322 DENNIS STREET, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572; and the following tax map identification: 54-424-44, 45 and 46.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610715/2019. John P. Clarke, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 5-1; 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247103-GCOB/RP LEGAL NOTICE

SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Office of the NYS Attorney General Grassi & Co. Jasper Surety Pietro Cignarelli and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said Peter Fallo, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED

before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on May 29, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Peter Fallo, should not be judicially settled.

[X] Further relief sought (if any):

1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility, and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;

2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $17,770.32 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $4,590.11 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $50,011.81, of which $15,011.81 has been paid and $35,000.00 is unpaid;

4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $12,350.00, of which $350.00 has been paid and $12,000.00 is unpaid;

5. Releasing and discharging the surety;

6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Peter Fallo, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship;

7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper, and that process be issued to all necessary parties who have not appeared to show cause why the relief requested should not be granted; and that an order be granted directing the service of process pursuant to the provisions of SCPA Article 3 upon such persons named in Paragraph (6) whose names or whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained or who may be persons on whom service by personal delivery cannot be made.

Dated, Attested, and Sealed, March 29, 2024 (Seal)

HON. MARGARET C.

REILLY

Surrogate

s/Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk

Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC

254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 (516) 538-1111 rkerins@mmkolaw.com

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICHEARING

CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter , Section of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MAY at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BYORDER OFTHE ZONINGBOARDOF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 24-102

GLEN HEAD

PHILIP VEITH: Variance to construct multi-level rear deck with multiple steps to grade and sunroom exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Meadow Ln. & Gabrus Dr., a/k/a 16 Meadow Lane, Glen Head, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-131

OYSTER BAY

34 AUDREY OB, LLC: Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 0 when 32 parking spaces are required.

N/s/o Audrey Ave., 238.29 ft.

W/o South St., a/k/a 34 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-122

GLEN HEAD

NEW YORK AMERICAN

WATER: Variance to install AT&T facility equipment having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. E/s/o Dumond Pl., 120 ft. N/o Glen Head Rd., a/k/a 6 Dumond Place, Glen Head, NY

APPEAL NO. 24-62

EAST NORWICH

ANTHONY STRIANESE:

(A) Variance to construct 45.4 ft. by 44.3 ft. new dwelling on partial new and partial existing foundation having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 2 parking spaces are required.

W/s/o Radcliff Dr. E., 31.47 ft. S/o Radcliff Dr. N., a/k/a 107 Radcliff Drive E., East Norwich, NY

APRIL 22, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

LEGAL NOTICE

North Shore Central School District 112 Franklin Ave.

Sea Cliff, New York NOTICE TO BIDDERS

On behalf of a cooperative of school districts in Nassau County, the Board of Education of the North Shore Central School District, Sea Cliff, New York, in accordance with Section 103 of General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and qualified contractors for the provision of labor and materials for the following contract: Cooperative Bid for General A/C, Ventilation & Refrigeration Repairs & Services

Bid receipt day and time: May 14th, 2024 at 11:00am This is a Cooperative bid. Participating school districts are as follows: Baldwin UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, Bethpage UFSD, Carle Place UFSD, East Meadow UFSD, East Rockaway UFSD, East Williston UFSD, Floral Park- Bellerose UFSD, Freeport UFSD, Garden City UFSD, Glen Cove CSD, Great Neck UFSD, Hempstead UFSD, Herricks UFSD, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD, Hicksville UFSD, Island Trees UFSD, Jericho UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Locust Valley CSD, Long Beach CSD, Lynbrook UFSD, Manhasset UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Merrick UFSD, Mineola UFSD, New Hyde ParkGCP, North Bellmore UFSD, North Merrick UFSD, North Shore CSD, Oceanside UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Plainview/Old Bethpage CSD, Port Washington UFSD, Rockville Center UFSD, Roosevelt UFSD, Seaford UFSD, Syosset CSD, Uniondale UFSD, Valley Stream #13, Valley Stream UFSD #24, Valley Stream UFSD #30, Wantagh UFSD, West Hempstead UFSD, Westbury. Bids for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will be received until the above-stated hour of prevailing time and date at the Business Office of North Shore Central School District located at 112 Franklin Ave , Sea Cliff, NY 11579. Promptly at 11:00am prevailing time on May 14, 2024, bids will be opened and read aloud .Bids will be opened and read in this manner from the District Offices, located at 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff NY 11579.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained via email on April 25th, 2024, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, excluding holidays. Requests for bid documents must be sent via email to Mathew Cheravallil cheravallilm@

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northshoreschools.org. All questions regarding this cooperative bid shall be submitted in writing and faxed to the attention of John A. Hall at 516-277-7833.

Bids must be presented on the standard proposal form in the manner designated and as required by the specifications.

All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: “North Shore Central School District –Cooperative Bid for General A/C, Ventilation & Refrigeration Repairs & Service” Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the bid opening.

Each board of education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Boards of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. The Boards of Education further reserve the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the above referenced fields. In addition, the Boards of Education reserve the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications, set forth in the bid specifications, of the prospective bidder in evaluation of the bids and award of contracts

BOARD OF EDUCATION

North shore Central School District

By: Elizabeth Ciampi, District Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

112 Franklin Avenue Sea Cliff, NY 11579

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL – CHILDCARE PROGRAM #2024 - 2029

September 2024 –June 2029

PROPOSALS DUE: May 17, 2024

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

The North Shore Central School District is desirous of providing a Before and After School Childcare Program in its Elementary Schools and Middle School (Glen Head Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Sea Cliff Elementary and North Shore Middle School – including students enrolled in the Universal Pre-K Program at each of the elementary schools). It is seeking requests for proposals from NOT-FOR-PROFIT childcare providers, effective from September 2024 through June 2029.

Addressed to:

James R. Pappas

The District will receive sealed proposals at North Shore Central School District on or prior to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024. Proposals received after the stated date will be returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: RFP: Before and After School – Childcare Program #20242029

Central School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals that they consider not to be in the best interest of the school district.

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CRIME & SAFETY

Glen Cove Arrests

March 31–April 6, 2024

• On April 2, a 47 year old Medford male was arrested for Scheme to Defraud 2nd Degree and Petit Larceny on Brookdale Road. On April 2, a 41 year old Glen Cove female was arrested for Menacing 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree on Lee Gray Court.

•On April 4, a 30 year old Yaphank male was arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd Degree, 3 counts of Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Unlawful Fleeing PO in MV 3rd Degree, Speed and other VTL violations on Glen Cove Avenue.

•On April 5, a 61 year old Commack female was arrested for DWI on Forest Avenue.

•On April 6, a 45 year old Jackson Heights male was arrested for one count each of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd and 3rd Degree, Passed Red Light and No License on Arterial Highway.

April 7 – April 13, 2024

• On April 7, a 33 year old Brentwood

male was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2 counts 2nd Degree and 1 count 3rd Degree, Operate MV without Inspection Certificate and 5 counts Equipment Violation on Pratt Blvd.

•On April 7, a 25 year old Glen Head male was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd Degree and Equipment Violation on Forest Avenue.

•On April 9, a 41 year old Glen Cove female was arrested for DWI and Aggravated DWI on Glen Street.

•On April 10, a 21 year old Hempstead

male was arrested for Criminal Mischief on Austral Avenue.

•On April 13, a 40 year old undomiciled female was arrested for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container on Glen Street.

•On April 13, a 39 year old undomiciled male was arrested for Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container and an Open Glen Cove warrant on Glen Cove Avenue.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove Police Department

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James R. Pappas

Assistant Superintendent for Business

North Shore Central School District

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LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

112 Franklin Avenue

Sea Cliff, NY 11579

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES - #003

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029

PROPOSALS DUE: May 17, 2024

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

The North Shore Central School District is requesting proposals from qualified firms/individuals to provide Internal Auditing Services, as described in the complete RFP.

The District will receive sealed proposals at North Shore Central School District on or prior to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024. Proposals received after the stated date will be returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: RFP: Internal Audit Services - #003 Addressed to: James R. Pappas Assistant Superintendent for Business North Shore Central School District 112 Franklin Avenue Sea Cliff, NY 11579 For additional information or copies of the complete RFP please contact James R. Pappas at 516-277-7815. The North Shore Central School District will not accept any proposal which is not delivered to the District Office by the time indicated on the time stamp in the District Office. The North Shore Central School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals that they consider not to be in the best interest of the school district.

HEREBY

hearing

held by and before

Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on May 2, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following: Application for Site Plan Review of a Map entitled “Site Plan” prepared by Northcoast Civil Land Surveying Civil Engineering, dated January 5, 2024, and last revised March 22, 2024 for a cabana and retaining walls.

Said property, now or formerly owned by Constantine Kokkinakis and is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 22, Block K, Lot 236, and is presently known as 10 Pink Woods Lane.

Said application is on file and open to public inspection at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Planning Board

Larry Werfel Chairman 4-24-2024-1T-#247362GCOB/OB

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on May 2, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following:

Application for Site Plan Review of a Map entitled “Site Plan” prepared by Northcoast Civil Land Surveying Civil Engineering, dated September 22, 2023, and last revised April 16, 2024 for renovations and additions to the existing home, driveway, pool and pool patio.

Said property, now or formerly owned by Ralph and Lindsay D’Alessandro and is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 20, Block 93, Lot 10, and is presently known as 5 Acorn Court.

Said application is on file and open to public inspection at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Planning Board

Larry Werfel Chairman

4-24-2024-1T-#247363GCOB/OB LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE 201 McCOUNS LANE OLD BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 11545

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by and before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville on May 2, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane in said Village to consider the following: Application for site plan and subdivision approval of a map entitled “Partitioning Map” prepared by Northcoast Civil, Land Surveying Civil Engineering, dated May 15, 2023, last revised

April 16, 2024. The Applicant seeks approval to partition a 16.315-acre premises into two (2) lots as shown on the map.

Said property, now or formerly owned by Auri Farms Properties LLC is shown on the Land Tax Map of Nassau County as Section 22, Block H, Lots 1017 1029 located in the Village’s R-3A (3 acre) zoning district, and is located at 1009 Cedar Swamp Road, Old Brookville, NY 11545.

Said application is on file and open to public inspection at the Village Hall, 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 Monday - Friday until the time of the hearing when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Planning Board

Lawrence Werfel Chairman 4-24-2024-1T-#247364GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 299 Lattingtown Road in said Village, on May 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the amended application of Colleen and Aaron Dupuis, owners of a 2.0059 acre parcel of land located at 16 Fox Lane in the Village, designated as Section 30, Block B, Lot on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-2A (2-acre.) zoning district. The Appellants seek to construct additions and alterations to the existing dwelling, which will require the following variances:

1. To permit the construction of a 1-story, two-car garage addition to the easterly side of the existing dwelling which would have an easterly side yard setback of 24 feet rather than the required 50

feet;

2. To permit all proposed additions and alterations to increase the gross oor area of the dwelling to 7,289.3 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 6,670 square feet as permitted by Board of Zoning Appeals decision dated August 5, 2008;

3. To permit existing air-conditioning units to be relocated to have an easterly side yard setback of 29 feet rather than the required 42 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Jonathan Sullivan Chairman

April 24, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND

303 CENTRE ISLAND ROAD

OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771

BOARD OF ZONING

APPEALS HEARING

Please take notice that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Centre Island will conduct a public hearing on Thursday May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall 303 Centre Island Road, Centre Island, NY.

The hearing will be on the appeal of Majid Yaraghi, owner of a parcel of land located at 401 Centre Island Road in the Village, designated as Section 28, Block F, Lot 302 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located within the Village=s A-1 zoning district.

The Appellant seeks a variance to permit the construction of additions and alterations to the existing dwelling which will result in a total

aggregate oor area of 10,786 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 10,000 square feet for a lot having 9.53 acres of lot area.

The Appellant also seeks to permit the construction of a swimming pool cabana which will require the following variances:

1. To increase the aggregate roofed over area of all accessory buildings to 3,276 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 800 square feet;

2. To allow the cabana to be located forward of the rear line of the principal dwelling;

3. To allow the cabana to have a southerly side yard setback of 39.9 feet rather than the required 50 feet.

A copy of said appeal is on file at the office of the Village Clerk and may be viewed by appointment only during the hours of 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, or on the Village’s website at www.centreisland. org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing.

By Order of the

Board of Zoning Appeals

John Macaskill, Chairman April 24, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND

303 CENTRE ISLAND ROAD

OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING

Please take notice that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Centre Island will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall 303 Centre Island Road, Centre Island, NY.

The hearing will be on the appeal of Andrew Cavitolo, owner of a parcel of land located at 234 Centre Island Road in the Village, designated as Section 28, Block C, Lot 34 on the Nassau County

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Land and Tax Map and located within the Village=s A-1 zoning district. The Appellant seeks the following variances:

1. To permit the construction of a tennis court which would be located forward of the rear line of the dwelling to which it is accessory and which would have a front yard setback of 45.58 feet rather than the required 75 feet and a southerly side yard setback of 26.08 feet rather than the required 50.

2. To permit the renovation of an existing pool cabana, including the installation of air conditioning units, relocation of pool equipment and the construction of an outdoor shower and trellis, all of which would be located forward of the rear line of the principal dwelling to which they are accessory.

3. To allow the renovated cabana to have a oor area of 770.4 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 500 square feet, and a total accessory roofed building are of 1,535 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 800 square feet.

A copy of said appeal is on file at the office of the Village Clerk and may be viewed by appointment only during the hours of 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, or on the Village’s website at www.centreisland. org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing.

By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals

John Macaskill, Chairman April 24, 2024

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CHRISTY HINKO

chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Chuck Scarborough, a prominent figure in broadcast journalism, boasts a long and illustrious career spanning several decades. Born on Nov. 4, 1943, Scarborough began his journey in journalism after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in journalism. His career took off when he joined NBC News in 1974 as a correspondent.

Over the years, Scarborough’s dedication to journalism and his knack for storytelling propelled him to become one of the most recognizable faces in New York media.

NBC recently celebrated Scarborough’s half-century dedication to journalism with the network.

I had the opportunity to speak with Scarborough in the days following the celebration. Here’s what he had to share.

Christy Hinko: Do you remember your first day on the job at NBC?

Chuck Scarborough: I remember how nerve-wracking

it was to come to this mecca of television, to the towering building in midtown at Rockefeller Center, and look up at this thing and realize I was going to work for the National Broadcasting Company. I had come from a station in Boston, which was sitting on some nondescript road in a nondescript building. On day one, we launched this new broadcast, called the Center, the first two-hour local news broadcast in the country. I knew that not only would every executive at NBC be watching, but everybody in the business would be watching to see how this was going to work. It was pretty daunting. The anticipation of saying “Good Evening…” for the first time was excruciating. As soon as I was on the air, as I recall, I just fell into the normal business of broadcasting; things clicked.

CH: Tell me about your most memorable assignment.

CS: There are a lot, but from a personal standpoint, it was a story I did on my father. A casual remark on one of our broadcasts led to a man, who had been shot down with my father in the Second World War, to call me. My father was a pilot, with the 15th Air Force flying out of Italy, in the

European Theater; he was shot down behind enemy lines in Germany, occupied by Yugoslavia. The entire crew managed to escape; they arrived back at their base two weeks after they were missing-in-action.

My father went on to fly 20 more missions, but never saw that crew again, that he had been shot down with, until this fellow came out of the woodwork in Brooklyn. He called me up, wondering if I was the son of the Chuck Scarborough that he had been shot down with.

Check that story out sometime, I think it’s called “The 17 Reunion.”

It was amazing because Joe Couric, the fellow from Brooklyn, was the ball turret gunner on that mission. There was also a combat photographer on board that mission who took photographs of the entire escape. And Joe ended up with photographs. He came to my office with photographs of the story my father had told me. I was three years old when he got back from the war and it was just remarkable. It turned into this wonderful reunion story.

CH: Any advice to aspiring

reporters and to those hoping to achieve longevity in journalism?

CS: Get a good liberal arts education, one that teaches you to think and write and be objective, and not be trapped by any particular ideology. After you’ve mastered that, you have to learn other skill sets, like if you are going to be a print journalist these days you then also have to learn to shoot video; you have to be multi-talented. You have to understand the differences between writing for the ear and writing for the eye, you have to learn how to be creative and above all, to do the basic fundamental principles of good, solid, objective journalism. Be skeptical of everything. Get a second source; check it out. If your own mother tells you she loves you… you check it out. And when in doubt, leave it out. If you’re going to last in the business, never let your own world view interfere with what you’re

writing, and be skeptical of yourself as well. One crusty old editor once told me this sort of puzzling little aphorism that was…“beware of finding what you’re looking for.” Whenever you do a story, you have kind of a general idea from whatever background research you’ve done; that idea can blind you. You can become a victim of confirmation bias, looking for facts that support what you think you’re going to find and that’s just the wrong way to do it. You will get bitten eventually if you do that. This is not good journalism. You have to go out there and be skeptical of everything. Make sure you know your facts.

Chuck Scarborough, second from left with the newscasting team. (Courtesy of NBC)