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Glen Cove Celebrates Seniors

On Sept. 30, the Glen Cove Senior Center was packed with community members and leaders in the 14th annual Senior Day Celebration.

The day included vendors offering services that senior center members could take advantage of, food and beverages, ice cream from the Mr. Softee truck, games, a DJ, a raffle and photo booth. The Glen Cove Senior Center’s thrift shop was open for attendees to browse. Centenarians were also recognized during the ceremony.

The event was held on its rain date. And because it rained on the rain date, it was held inside.

“It is an accomplishment to hit 100,” said City of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck. “This senior center is the highlight, is the gem, of the City of Glen Cove.”

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton was also in attendance at the celebration. She is a member of the SAGE Golf Outing Commission, which benefits the senior center.

“We do birthdays, we do holidays, we do exercise class,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “It boosts the confidence of the seniors and lets them know how loved they are by Glen Cove... Many people don’t have families that live nearby and even with the birthday celebration, they tell me that the rose they get is their gift for their birthday. There’s interesting people here with so much to offer and if you just ask them a few questions or talk to them, they have a lifetime of knowledge. I love it. My kids have benefited from it. We’re lucky to have them and we’re lucky to have this senior center.”

Selling second hand items to benefit the senior center during the celebration was former SAGE chair Linda Thompson. She currently serves on the associate board and volunteers for the senior center,

including in the adult-day program which serves seniors with neurocognitive disorders, memory impairments, cognitive decline, social isolation, and physical/ medical/emotional frailties. The program allows caregivers to take a respite while the seniors socialize and engage in meaningful activities. Thompson said volunteering with the program has been rewarding.

“I’ve volunteered here for a very long time and I’m almost 80, so I’m a senior,” Thompson said. “I retired in 2006 from my job and that’s when I got everybody interested in having the golf outing. I started the golf outing in 2006 and I ran it from 2006 to two years ago.”

She said that the senior center is like a second family.

“This place is just like home to so many people,” Thompson said.

Carol Waldman, the former executive

director of the Glen Cove Senior Center, said that she loved the fact that the senior center continues to offer helpful services and programs to the community.

“There’s so much life here,” Waldman said. “As you get older, you experience so many losses. You have the loss of a spouse or the loss of your health, the loss of your vision sometimes... Even with these losses, they can’t replace something like a spouse, but they can replenish that spirit of life and loving and for having a sense purpose. They become a community.”

The nourishment the members receive from lunch helps them thrive nutritionally and socially.

“That really makes a difference,” Waldman said, adding that she’s glad to see more services and programs continue to be added to the center’s offerings.

Christine Rice, the executive director of the Glen Cove Senior Center, said she and

fellow staff were “happy and thrilled” the event could be held despite the rain.

“We feel that it’s so important to celebrate our seniors and centenarians,” Rice said. “We did get a large majority of our members here, but we had some new people. It’s really important for us to be able to go out to the community.”

Rice said she wants to show Glen Cove that the senior center is full of life, joy and exercise.

“Anything you want, we have here at the center,” Rice said. “As people get older, their loved ones unfortunately passed away, their children don’t live close, so a lot of members say this is their second home. They love coming here. They don’t know what they would do if they didn’t have this. It keeps them active, cognitively and physically, everything that continues to bring joy to someone’s life. There’s never, ever an age where you can’t make new friends or learn something.”

To learn more about the Glen Cove Senior Center, visit glencoveseniorcenter. com.

Community members enjoy Senior Day at the Glen Cove Senior Center. (Photo by Jennifer Corr) This place is just like home

—SAGE Chair Linda Thompson

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Goes International

Keystone club to take service trip to Greece to help refugees

JENNIFER CORR

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The Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Keystone club is a community service and leadership program for high school members.

According to the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club website, Keystone, over the past year, has helped out at big events like the Pancake Breakfast, the Thanksgiving Dinner and the Day for Kids Carnival. They have also hosted a culture fair and volunteered at soup kitchens and with organizations like the Miracle League.

But soon, over Spring Break, Keystone will be taking their volunteer efforts to Greece. Members will be helping refugee families coming from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan in a partnership with Love Without Borders.

Love Without Borders, according to its website, “provides refugees in Greek camps, shelters, and housing communities with a source of emotional expression and economic self-empowerment while giving them a platform to spread awareness of the conditions in which they live and their varied and largely unmet needs.”

Love Without Borders donates art supplies to the refugees, and the resulting work is exhibited and sold around the world, and the earnings are returned to the artist who created the piece.

“We additionally raise funds for, purchase, and distribute material aid to fill the immediate and unmet needs of these and other refugees,” the website stated. “This aid includes but is not limited to tents and sleeping bags for refugees sleeping outside, temporary housing for particularly vulnerable individuals and their families, hygiene products for women and children, and food for refugees with no financial aid that are living in camps and housing communities.”

Stephanie Urio, the director of Teen Programs at the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, located in Locust Valley, explained that

last February through a partnership with New York Institute of Technology (NYIT,) they were connected with Love Without Borders.

“Their students had gone on a trip with this organization, called Love Without Borders, and they did art therapy there and brought the artwork back,” Urio explained. “And they were looking for a place to host an art show, so they held it at our club. That day they did a workshop about what it’s like to be a refugee.”

Urio added that the Keystone club had already been talking about doing a service trip, so a trip to Greece with Love Without Borders made sense.

“We knew people who had gone and worked with them before,” Urio said. “They were really nice that day, and accommodating, and said it’d be nice if we came. It seemed like a natural fit.”

Keystone student president Abraham Diaz Gomez said that once in Greece, the group will be holding workshops, such as art

therapy and on how to earn money in the area. Urio added that in a meeting with Kayra Martinez, the founder of Love Without Borders, students going on the trip learned about what they will be doing in Greece. They will receive more instruction when they get there.

“A lot of our kids have background in working with younger people and doing art themselves,” Urio said, adding that during the meeting, they learned that the children enjoy playing soccer.

“Our kids like soccer and the kids over there are into soccer... There is a language barrier, but if they’re just playing soccer, that makes it a lot easier.”

Abraham said that during his time in the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, he learned to respect kindness. He said he’s a little nervous because Greece is very far from home.

“[We want to do] anything we can do to help you adjust to the area you’re in now,” Abraham said. “[To raise money] we did a car wash, a dodgeball tournament.”

Urio said there will also be a bingo night, as well as a fundraiser at The View Grill in Glen Cove.

“[The community] has been really nice,” Abraham said. “Once everyone knows what the fundraisers are going towards, they immediately say ‘this is so great’ and are more engaged with it.”

Abraham said he hopes to gain

a new perspective on what’s happening in other parts of the world.

“I think a big theme is that for a lot of the students, their parents are immigrants to this country or they themselves are an immigrant to this country,” Urio said. “They kind of understand that experience of being from another place and having to adjust. I think that was a huge connection piece for this project that was special to a lot of the kids.”

Ten students will be taking part in the trip. They are members of the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Keystone club,

To go on the trip, students had to apply, write an essay and go through an interview process. Six of the students are from the Locust Valley Central School District and four of them are from the Glen Cove City School District.

To donate towards the trip, visit gbbgc.org/keystoneservicetrip/.

Correction:

In the Sept. 27 edition of the Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot, an article titled “Glen Cove Board of Education Meets For Second Time This School Year,” it was incorrectly stated that an alumni group donated $35,000 to the district. They actually donated $3,500.

Keystone club members wash cars to raise money for their service trip to Greece. (Photos courtesy the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club)

Keystone club members on a service trip.

Keystone club members held a dodge ball fundraiser.

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Nassau County and its neighbors are still recovering from record flooding late last month.

On Friday, September 29, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia brought several inches of rain to the tri-state area, causing flash flooding that filled roadways, soaked basements, snarled public transit, and led to a number of evacuations and rescues.

During the storm, the City of Glen Cove Auxiliary Police stated that roads on East Island were closed due to flooding.

That morning, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley, where an estimated four to six inches of rain fell. On Twitter, the National Weather Service’s New York account advised drivers to “Turn Around Don’t Drown” as conditions worsened.

Some locations even reported rainfall of seven inches or more, such as John F. Kennedy Airport, setting the all-time record there with over eight inches. Rain continued on a mostly lighter basis into Saturday, but the majority of rainfall and major flooding had occurred in NYC and Nassau by Friday afternoon. Numerous roads were reported closed or impassible across Nassau County that Friday, as were portions of highways in and around Nassau, such as the Long Island Expressway, the Belt Parkway, and multiple parkways in the Bronx, where some motorists were left stranded in

their cars. In Brooklyn, Woodhull Hospital also had to be evacuated on Saturday after Friday’s weather damaged the hospital’s electrical systems and left the hospital running on backup generators for more than a day. In Nassau County, some of the biggest disruptions to Long Island life happened in Baldwin and in Elmont, where sewers were overwhelmed by flood waters, and where hundreds of seniors were safely evacuated from the Elmont Senior Center, respectively.

Villages across our area also reported flooded roads and basements and in some cases outages to power or internet service. In New Hyde Park, Ridder’s Pond overflowed into the park and onto Marcus Avenue, where emergency crews also worked to remove downed power lines. In Garden City Park, flooding on Hillside Ave. between Herricks and Moore Street stopped traffic back to Mineola Blvd. at one point, according to social media. In Old Westbury, Post Rd. between Wheatley Rd. and the North Service Road was closed, as was the westbound North Service Road at Jericho Turnpike.

On Saturday, September 30, Gov. Hochul said that 28 people were rescued from flood waters the previous day. No deaths have yet been reported. The City of Glen Cove Auxiliary Police said that portions of East Beach Road, heading to Prybil’s Beach, were still closed Saturday due to flooding.

“The standing water here is deep in parts and not safe to drive or walk through,” a post on the auxiliary police’s Facebook page stated. “We have the area closed off with yellow caution tape. As a result the front gates will remain closed and secure. Back gates remain open, however they will be closed each night on our post rounds when we secure the parks and beaches for the night. Be safe.”

A portion of East Beach Road was still closed on Sept. 30. (Photo courtesy City of Glen Cove Auxiliary Police)

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SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Glen Cove Pickleball Tournament to Benefit NOSH Delivers!

Support NOSH Delivers!, which provides local families with groceries, through a pickleball tournament at Stanco Park on Lattingtown Road in Glen Cove. There will be a morning tournament from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon tournament from 1 to 4 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 15. Come and watch or play! You can also sponsor the event by calling 631-486-0781 or email noshpickleball@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

Shed Your Meds Drug Disposal Event

From a collaboration between SAFE, the City of Glen Cove Mayor’s Office, the Glen Cove Police Department and EMS, there will be a “Shed Your Meds” drug reclamation program at the Glen Cove Police Depart ment, 1 Bridge St. in Glen Cove. The bi-annual program helps residents properly dispose of pre scription medications and medical supplies

that are no longer needed or have expired and is one of the many strategies used to tackle drug abuse in Glen Cove. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Witches Hit the Water

Join the witches and warlocks of Oyster Bay and come dressed to impressed for kayaking and paddle boarding with The WaterFront Center, 1 West End Ave. Oyster Bay at 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $50 includes rental equipment and $35 if you bring your own paddleboard or kayak.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

Spooky Halloween Crafts!

Join the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive in Glen Cove, for

are available) This program is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome.

Oyster Bay Halloween ‘Ghost Walk’ & Dance Party

Raynham Hall Museum presents Oyster Bay’s Annual Halloween Parade. The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dress up in costume and bring your little ghosts and goblins. Pets are welcome as well. Bring lanterns and noise makers. The specific parade route is to be determined, but route begins at the Oyster Bay High School, 150 E Main St., and will end at 30 W Main St. Ghostly entertainment, a DJ, food and drink for purchase and more will follow.

val, from Oct. 14 to 15, is the East Coast’s largest waterfront festival attracting more than 150,000 attendees each year. Enjoy carnival rides, vendors, lots and lots of great, local food, music and so much more in Oyster Bay’s downtown and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. For more information, visit theoysterfestival. org. The Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor’s 5K Run/Walk & Runner’s Edge Long Island Champions Challenge on Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center will kick off the festival.

Octoberfest 2023

There will be a community Oktoberfest celebration from Oct. 20 to 21 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 235 Glen St. in Glen Cove. There will be live music, Fr. Gabriel’s Biergarten and food trucks.

Enjoy the Oyster Bay Market on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall, 74 Audrey Ave. There is also the Deep Roots Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garvies Point Park on Garvies Point Road in Glen Cove.

Enjoy local Halloween activities!

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Restoring More Than Just Appearances

Areola restoration through tattooing

AMANDA OLSEN

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One in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It is the second most common cancer in women. Approximately 64 percent of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, before cancer has spread outside of the breast, when it is easiest to treat. Prognosis for early stage cancers is good, with an average 5-year relative survival rate in the U.S. of localized and regional breast cancer at 93 percent.

Treatment for breast cancer often involves surgery on the affected area, including mastectomy, or the removal of the breast. For these patients, reconstructing their anatomy can be an important step to feeling normal again. This includes not just the shape of their body, but also aesthetic characteristics. Patients may be surprised to learn that this can include restoring their areolas with a tattoo that gives appearance of a more natural breast.

Tara Rose Smith is a tattoo artist specializing in areola restoration. She is one of only a handful of artists offering this service on Long Island. She primarily works out of her home shop, House of Color in Bay Shore, but is affiliated with spaces as far east as Montauk and west into Nassau County as well. She is specially trained in creating a tattoo that gives the three-dimensional illusion of an areola. She was certified two years ago at a workshop at Ink Boutique Houston.

For Smith, areola restoration is a personal mission. She decided to do this work because her aunt is a breast cancer survivor. “It inspired me to use my skill set to do something positive.”

Prospective clients must be completely healed and cleared by their doctor in order to proceed. “Since each person’s medical history is a little different, and their surgery is a little different, their scars are going to be different. So they need to be fully healed and cleared by the doctor. Super important,” said Smith.

The first step is the consultation. If they live too far away to come into the shop, Smith will meet with them over video

chat. She views the area to see the level of scarring and any other features that will affect the outcome. Then she maps where the new areola will be placed. If there is a reconstructed mount, she can work with that.

The tattoo itself takes between one to two hours. Sometimes there will be a second session to touch up and deepen the tones, which is included in the price. Medical insurance will often cover the

restoration. “A lot of insurance companies do cover it. What I do right now is that we have an NPI number. So if someone wants to ask their insurance company and submit that invoice, they totally can.” Smith said.

Many of her clients come in with a previous attempt at restoration by a medical professional. These tattoos are not executed to the level of realism a trained tattoo artist is able to provide. “When someone comes in from the area with tattoos from a doctor or nurse practitioner, it’s often just one flat color. But you know, unfortunately, sometimes, I’ve had situations where, because the person isn’t familiar with the tattoo machine, it’s almost created a little bit more scar tissue there that we then have to work over,” said Smith.

There are advantages to having a tattoo artist do the restoration, rather than a medical professional. The level of training and practice an artist brings to the work allows them to create the depth of field that makes the areola look realistic. Additionally, they are comfortable using the tattoo machine and know how to

move it to get exactly the effect they are l ooking for. “We’re trained in color theory, we’re trained in value. We’re trained with using a tattoo machine, so we’re tattooing all the time, we’re used to tattooing on skin. I am used to tattooing over scar tissue. We’re just familiar with the practice of tattooing. Their intentions are in the right spot. It’s just that they’re not as practiced as we are,” Smith said. For someone who is unfamiliar with getting tattooed, one of the number one concerns is the pain. Smith puts their minds at ease. “About 90 percent of the patients don’t have much or any feeling in that area at all. That’s been my experience; people generally don’t feel much because their nerves have been affected by the surgeries. It’s usually a very relaxing experience.”

There is an option for numbing if people are uncomfortable, however. “If someone does feel some discomfort or pain, what I would do is use the tattoo machine for about 30 seconds, open their skin up, and then I put a solution that is lidocaine and epinephrine. It sits on them for a couple of minutes. Then I tattoo them and they don’t feel anything. It works amazingly.”

Helping women to feel like themselves again after such a traumatic experience is hugely rewarding for Smith. “It’s super rewarding for me. I got into tattooing because I’ve always loved art, but I’ve also always wanted to help people. To be able to use my skills to do that feels really amazing. It’s a way that I could give back and that feels great.”

The women often find the experience transformative and emotional. After going through so much manipulation of this part of their bodies, seeing their breasts restored helps them feel like themselves. Smith recounts one story: “I had a woman go through like 11 or 13 surgeries, and she said, ‘I couldn’t go through anything else,’ but once she did, she said, ‘I wish I did this sooner. I didn’t know this was going to be so easy.’”

Contact Tara Rose Smith through her Instagram, @tararosetattoos or her website, tararosetattoos.com.

Tara Rose Smith, tattoo artist. (photo by Tara Rose Smith)

I got into tattooing because I’ve always loved art, but I’ve also always wanted to help people. To be able to use my skills to do that feels really amazing. It’s a way that I could give back and that feels great.”

—Tara Rose Smith, tattoo artist

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When Daphne Rubin-Vega was nine, the aspiring performer saw an ad in Backstage magazine looking for actors to audition for roles in an upcoming production of The Princess and The Pea. The cattle call was being held not too far from where she was growing up in Hell’s Kitchen while living on 44th Street between The Actor’s Studio and what became The New Dramatists. While the outcome was not ideal, it forged in her a tenacity that later led to greater successes, first playing a Tony-nominated role as Mimi in the original 1996 Broadway production of Rent. And more recently, playing Daniela, the beauty shop owner in the 2021 film adaptation of In the Heights. “I didn’t even know what The Princess and the Pea was,” she recalled. “I went on the audition

and I was the only kid there. They said, ‘Oh honey, this isn’t with children, it’s for children.’ And they were laughing. They thought it was so amusing and I was devastated. They asked how old I was and when I said I was nine, they told me to come back in nine more years. To me, that was like saying come back in a whole other lifetime, you know what I’m saying? I forgot how devastated I was.”

The perseverance the Panamanian immigrant showed yielded a hard-fought career that’s found her showing up in everything from the Apple TV+ series The Changeling and starring opposite the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in the 2010 film Jack Goes Boating to starring in her own one-woman show Empanada Loca and currently preparing to star opposite Tim Daly in an Off-Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams’ Night of

the Iguana. It’s a creative résumé that led CUNY’s Medgar Evers College to award Rubin-Vega the 2023 Latina Trailblazer of the Year Award. It’s an honor she doesn’t take lightly.

“This award means that people who look like me are paying attention and that there’s an optic on what I do that can serve to remind you that you’re here too,” Rubin-Vega said. “It also reminds me that I did not roll off a log and get here. I have been really fortunate. You can even say blessed and highly favored. Using the hands that were dealt me and really making the best out of them. I can’t tell you how I feel about it. It’s corny when people thank their agent, parents or higher power. First of all, I thank mi gente that are paying attention. And the fact that an institution with the name Medgar Evers on it [is honoring me] is particularly powerful because Medgar Evers

Daphne Rubin-Vega

(Photo by Michael Mansfield)

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was a solid example of someone who walked his talk and it cost him his life. Just the proximity is a high honor. I don’t risk my life. God knows, speaking the truth these days means it might become a life risk that things are less democratic than I thought they were.”

Born in Panama City, Panama, Rubin-Vega is the daughter of Daphne Corona, a nurse, and Jose Mercedes Vega, a carpenter. Her stepfather Leonard Rubin was a writer. Her mother moved from Panama to the United States with her children when Daphne was only two years old, and died eight years later. Suffice it say, it was a rough go for the tween

Rubin-Vega, who was grieving while trying to figure her identity through creative pursuits.

“I lost my mom and New York City was cracked in the ‘80s,” she said. “I’d always been into dance and I always took dance classes. When I was little, my mom put me in a dance class when I started to live here. It was a ballet school and I didn’t have the body, so I started taking AfroCaribbean, Afro-Cuban, Afrojazz—Charles and Ella Moore were these earliest teachers that were so supportive. They said I was good and that this fits you and works. There was something about competition, excellence and perfection that I could never measure up to in the ballet environment. But when it came to Afro-Caribbean dance, it was in my bones. I didn’t have to have the perfect neck. My legs didn’t have to be a certain way. I could be there and it was in my gut and

my soul. So it was more informed by soul rather than angle and technique. I was just thinking of Charles and Ella Moore today because I didn’t have all these teachers who were so supportive... It’s good to remember the people with the voices of empowerment.”

In grasping the gravity of being a role model, Rubin-Vega is quick to recognize whose shoulders she’s standing on while proving to be a role model for the next generation.

“When I was coming around, there was Rita, Chita and a lot of other women that changed their names and you couldn’t be sure,” she said. “Thank God for Irene Cara. And there are more and they should be recognized, but that’s just to name a few.”

Daphne Rubin-Vega accepted the 2023 Latina Trailblazer of the Year Award on Friday, October 6 at CUNY Medgar Evers College.

Here are a few more of those Latinas who inspired a young Daphne Rubin-Vega.

Irene Cara (March 18, 1959 to November 22, 2022)

“Thank God for Irene Cara. I was going to P.S. 51 and went on a field trip and saw her in a production of The Me Nobody Knows when I was in fifth grade. I saw Irene and never forget her because I could see me in her.”

Bianca Jagger (May 2, 1945 to present)

“I loved her because she was gorgeous and married to a rockstar!! (My ambitions and virtue weren’t always that clear...”

La Lupe (December 23, 1936 to February 29, 1992)

“She was unapologetically committed to drama in her performance. My character of Mimi in Rent got a lot from La Lupe.”

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Words have the power to be an instrument of peace—or to cut like a knife.

There are many incidents in the Bible that illustrate the power of speech to either damage or heal. The serpent in the Garden of Eden causes temptation through speech; Miriam develops leprosy after speaking lashon hara – gossip – about her brother; and Korach’s rebellious army is consumed inside the “mouth of the earth” after speaking out against Moses. On a more positive note, in the Song of Songs, King Solomon describes how a woman’s virtue manifests through her words, saying: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.”

The Torah repeatedly demonstrates the value of effective communication and reinforces the tenet that every toastmaster graduate knows – it’s all in the presentation. While leading the Jewish people toward the promised land of Israel in his final days, Moses eloquently delivers one of the most stirring orations in the Torah. He encourages the Jewish nation to overcome their difficulties and wisely guides them towards the future.

Our sages relay that Moses developed a speech impediment in childhood. To spare him embarrassment, his brother,

The practice of acceptance involves acknowledging what is as it is rather than trying to change it. For example, in practicing acceptance of emotions, you acknowledge and allow yourself to feel the emotion, whether it be happiness, sadness, anger, etc. You may also practice acceptance of a situation or environmental state, such as accepting the role you have at work and the prospects you have for the future with that company. Practicing acceptance doesn’t mean that you necessarily enjoy the emotion or situation, or that you welcome it, as you may practice acceptance of the pain you are in or the grief you are experiencing. However, by practicing acceptance, you are open and responsive to your feelings, thoughts, and circumstances. Practicing acceptance

RABBI MOSHE WEISBLUM

Aaron, delivered many of Moses’ discourses. For his farewell address, however, Moses spoke directly to the Israelites. His words were fierce and poetic, so that they would be remembered and ensure that the Israelites fully understood their covenant with G-d. In his speech, Moses recapped the first four books of the Torah. Through this recounting, he retraced the steps of his personal life journey, displayed his tremendous spiritual growth, and showed that it is never too late to improve oneself. Reflection, repentance, improvement and change can occur, even at the very end of life.

From his early years as a stuttering toddler, to the moral tests of his youth in Pharaoh’s palace, to his trials as the leader of a wandering people, to his

ultimate, inspiring address to the nation at the threshold of the Holy Land, Moses demonstrates that a human being can climb mountains, overcome obstacles, and master fears. How is this accomplished? As Moses himself stresses in his final speech, one can conquer hardships and achieve self-mastery through connecting to the Creator and striving to live according to Torah values.

What we say and how we say it matters. Good communication — choosing the right words and using proper inflection — brings people together and allows them to live and work in harmony. When people cannot communicate well, chaos ensues, as it did at the Tower of Babel, when the Creator caused the people to speak countless different languages in order to thwart their mission against Him. During the time of the supreme rabbinical court, judges were expected to know numerous languages, so as to ensure that justice reigned and peace prevailed among a variety of people.

Communication can go beyond words. We communicate non-verbally by using our facial features, body language, and tone of voice. Today communication is

Effective Communication Acceptance In Relationships

instantaneous, thanks to e-mail and text messaging. We are never out of reach or out of touch. Many Jews look forward to Shabbat, the weekly day of rest, so that they can turn off their electronic gadgets and enjoy privacy and quiet.

During the High Holidays, Jews initiated a marathon of spiritual communication with the Almighty. We confessed our sins out loud and promised to improve our behavior and refine our souls. To ensure another chapter in the Book of Life, we asked forgiveness from those we may have wronged, intentionally or not, and forgave those who mistreated us. We searched for the courage to change our ways.

Through his words and actions, Moses, one of the greatest leaders of the Jewish people, gave his nation the strength to surmount difficulties, real or imagined. Trusting that the Almighty wants the best for everyone, we can rise to the temporary challenges for they are ultimately for the good.

As the Jewish people emerge from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, ready to make the transition from the deep introspection of those holidays to the outward joy shown on the following one, Sukkot, may their communication with G-d have strengthened them spiritually and allowed their prayers to be fulfilled.

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can also be beneficial to your relationship in that by accepting yourself and your partner, you reduce the desire to want to change one another.

Let’s examine Emma and Josh who have been together for two years. Josh is up for a major promotion at work, and because of that has been saying “yes” every

time his manager asks him to take on a new project. Emma’s disappointment has spilled over, and she has accused Josh of choosing work over their relationship even though she knows deep down that this isn’t really the case. Emma is frustrated with herself for getting angry with Josh, who she knows is just trying to get ahead at work; a work ethic that she really respects (and in fact was one of the reasons why she was initially attracted to him).

By practicing acceptance, Emma would acknowledge her sadness when it comes to missing out on quality time spent with Josh and the frustration she is feeling due to this temporary challenge that they are facing with their schedules. Additionally, she would accept the difficult situation Josh is in, both knowing that he wants to spend time with

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By practicing acceptance, Emma may come to realize that while she can’t control what Josh’s manager asks of him, she can control the way in which she engages in conversation with Josh about it. Practicing acceptance is an ongoing process and can be challenging, but if you and your partner embark on this journey together you are likely to improve your relationship.

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I have learned valuable new lessons every time I write an article for L.I.G.H.T. FOR CHARITY (which stands for Long Island Gives Help Together For Charity). One such lesson is that it only takes one person to start a charity, and any one of us can make a meaningful difference. In this article I shine a LIGHT on a Long Island based charity named GO WITH COURAGE, which is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer and helping families who have loved ones with cancer.

Go With Courage, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity that was founded in 2011 by Roslyn resident Robyn Jaslow. Robyn has unfortunately witnessed the effects of cancer from several different perspectives. She herself is a breast cancer survivor, her father battled gallbladder cancer, and her brother Craig died from pancreatic cancer. Instead of focusing on negatives, Robyn turned her experiences into incredible positives by forming Go With Courage to help

others facing similar challenges.

Go With Courage focuses on two different, but equally important, missions. One mission is to raise money, which then funds critical cancer research at facilities including The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Dana Farber, in addition to supporting national charities dedicated to finding cures for cancer, such as The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Go With Courage

also has a family support program, We’ve Got Your Back. Run out of Robyn’s home office, this program supports families while a parent or child is in cancer treatment by helping with meals, childcare, homework, tutoring, entertainment and transportation so that relatives of cancer patients can get the attention they need through difficult times. Robyn partners with Jill Scherer, Ltd. in Roslyn Village to send support packages to those currently affected by cancer.

Go With Courage holds several fun charitable social events throughout the year, including card parties, shopping events, golf outings all involving Roslyn students, who earn community service credit for their volunteer hours. Next up is A Day of Courage in Roslyn Village, scheduled for Friday, October 13th. This community-based shopping day succeeds because of the generous support of most Roslyn Village retailers, who generously donate a percentage of their business

sales on that day. Please visit Go With Courage’s website at GoWithCourage.org to learn more about how you can help families being impacted by cancer.

Robyn Jaslow has a meaningful quote on the Go With Courage website: “I implore you to be strong in the face of adversity and to try your best to . . . GO WITH COURAGE!!!”.

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Voices For Truth And Humanity

Establishing a standard for Holocaust education

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It was a hopeful evening on Wednesday, Sept. 27 as many gathered for the annual Voices for Truth and Humanity Remembrance Awards Ceremony. The organization has been a key player in efforts to standardize and protect education on the Holocaust — and other genocides — in the State of New York.

New York, like many states, has a mandate in place requiring the teaching of the Holocaust in schools. However, there is no formal established curriculum currently in place. This means that each school district across the state is at liberty to determine what an adequate Holocaust education looks like, rendering the mandate functionally useless.

While hope would be that New York offers a plethora of knowledge on the topic, Roger Tilles, NYS Education Deptartment Regent for the Tenth Judicial District, explained that his in-depth analysis into the curriculum revealed otherwise. “All it said in [state] law was that [schools need to]

teach Holocaust education. What we found out was that some districts were teaching five minutes, and others were teaching five months. The disparity was so great,” he acknowledged. “You can tell, with what’s going on in our schools nowadays, the incidences of intolerance and bigotry have

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gone way up. And I think that the lack of Holocaust education is one of the factors.”

Tilles noted that Governor Kathy Hochul recently agreed to devote $4 million to antisemitism studies in different areas of the state. The goal of this endeavor is, according to Tilles, to take the best practices

of Holocaust education and make them available for every school district across the state. “Until we do that, until we have districts that really do Holocaust education — not just a periphery job of it — we’re not going to get to where we need to be.”

Rabbi Charles Klein, Rabbi-Emeritus of the Merrick Jewish Centre, also spoke at the ceremony. He called special attention to the “truth” aspect of the host organization’s name. “The Hebrew word for truth, emet (phonetic spelling) is composed of three Hebrew letters. And those letters happen to be the beginning, middle and end letters of the Hebrew alphabet. And that fact signals to us that truth must be spoken to the widest possible spectrum of people. First, middle, and last. People all together must create the chorus of truth.”

“Tonight, all of us together come here to speak the truth,” he continued. “The truth that you shall not hate your neighbor in your heart, the truth that you cannot turn away in the face of something that is wrong... We stand together tonight because we believe in truth. We stand together because we believe we must fight the big lies, which must be contended with. We

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Advances In Breast Cancer Screening: Revolutionizing Early Detection

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Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent and life-threatening forms of cancer affecting women worldwide. Over the years, significant advances in breast cancer screening have played a pivotal role in early detection, improving outcomes and saving lives.

Mammography: The Gold Standard

For decades, mammography has been the cornerstone of breast cancer screening. This X-ray imaging technique captures detailed images of breast tissue, enabling the early detection of tumors long before they become palpable. Traditional 2D mammography has been instrumental in reducing breast cancer mortality rates.

3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis)

Recent advancements have led to the widespread adoption of 3D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis. This technology captures multiple X-ray images from various angles, reconstructing a 3D image of the breast. It offers several advantages over traditional 2D mammography:

Improved Accuracy: 3D mammography reduces false positives and false negatives, resulting in fewer unnecessary follow-up tests and a higher rate of early cancer detection.

Enhanced Visualization: It provides clearer images, particularly for women with dense breast tissue, making it easier to detect small tumors.

Reduced Callbacks: With improved accuracy, fewer women are called back for additional imaging, reducing anxiety and healthcare costs.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is a refinement of 3D mammography that further enhances image quality. DBT captures images in thinner sections, offering even better visibility and reducing the potential for overlapping tissues that can obscure tumors. This technology has become a standard in breast cancer screening, particularly for women at higher risk.

Breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Breast MRI is another powerful tool in breast cancer screening, especially for women at high risk or those with dense breast tissue. It uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the breast. While MRIs can be

expensive and require contrast agents, they excel in detecting small tumors and providing valuable information about the extent of disease.

Ultrasound Imaging

Breast ultrasound is often used as a supplementary screening tool, especially for women with dense breasts or those with inconclusive mammograms. It uses sound waves to create images of breast tissue. Advancements in ultrasound technology, such as elastography, which assesses tissue stiffness, have improved its diagnostic accuracy.

AI and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are game-changers in breast cancer screening. AI algorithms can analyze mammograms and other imaging data with incredible speed and accuracy. They can assist radiologists in identifying potential abnormalities, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Models

Advances in risk assessment models allow healthcare providers to tailor screening

recommendations based on a woman’s individual risk factors. These models consider factors like family history, genetics and lifestyle to determine the most appropriate screening approach. High-risk women may benefit from more frequent or intensive screening, such as MRIs or genetic testing.

Liquid Biopsies and Biomarkers

Researchers are continually exploring innovative ways to detect breast cancer through blood tests and biomarkers. Liquid biopsies, which analyze circulating tumor DNA, RNA or proteins, offer a less invasive and potentially more accurate method for detecting cancer and monitoring treatment response.

Thermography

Thermography is a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the heat emitted by breast tissue. Although it’s not a primary screening tool, it has gained attention as a complementary approach for early detection. Some advocates suggest that it can identify temperature changes associated with breast cancer. Its role in breast cancer screening is still a subject of ongoing research and debate.

Patient-Centered Care and Shared Decision-Making

There has been a shift toward patient-centered care and shared decision-making in breast cancer screening. Women are encouraged to actively participate in their healthcare decisions, discussing their preferences and risk factors with their healthcare providers. This approach ensures that screening recommendations align with each woman’s unique needs and values.

Challenges and Future Directions

While these advances in breast cancer screening have significantly improved early detection and outcomes, challenges persist. Issues like overdiagnosis, false positives and healthcare disparities continue to be areas of concern. Researchers are also exploring emerging technologies like molecular breast imaging and contrast-enhanced mammography to further enhance screening capabilities.

The landscape of breast cancer screening has evolved dramatically, with technological innovations, risk assessment models, and patient-centered care taking center stage. These advances empower women and their healthcare providers to make informed decisions, detect cancer at earlier stages, and ultimately save lives. As research continues and technology evolves, the future of breast cancer screening holds the promise of even greater precision and effectiveness in the fight against this disease. Regular screening and early detection remain crucial, offering the best chance for successful treatment and improved outcomes.

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It’s Flu Season

Weighing the pros and cons of the influenza vaccine

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Vaccine fatigue refers to a weariness or reduced enthusiasm among individuals or communities regarding vaccination efforts, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. It often arises after extended periods of coping with the pandemic’s challenges, including lockdowns, social distancing and ongoing vaccination campaigns. The answer to whether the waning enthusiasm for COVID vaccines affects how people respond to other vaccination efforts is of curiosity. In the meantime, here are some pros and cons of receiving the influenza vaccine this season.

PROS of the Influenza Vaccine

Disease Prevention: The primary advantage of the influenza vaccine is its ability to prevent or reduce the severity of the flu. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect individuals, especially those at higher risk, such as the elderly, young children and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Herd Immunity: Widespread vaccination helps create herd immunity, reducing the overall spread of the virus within communities. This indirectly protects those

who are unable to receive the vaccine, such as infants under six months old, through collective immunity.

Reduced Hospitalizations and Deaths: Influenza vaccination has been proven to lower hospitalization rates and mortality associated with the flu. It lessens the burden on healthcare systems, particularly during peak flu seasons.

Updated Seasonally: The influenza vaccine is updated annually to match the most prevalent flu strains, increasing its effectiveness and adaptability to changing viral strains.

Minimal Side Effects: The majority of individuals who receive the vaccine experience only mild, temporary side effects such as soreness at the injection site

or a low-grade fever. Severe reactions are extremely rare.

Cons of the Influenza Vaccine

Effectiveness Fluctuation: The effectiveness of the flu vaccine can vary from year to year depending on the match between the vaccine and the circulating flu strains. Some seasons, the vaccine may be less effective due to antigenic drift or shift.

Vaccine Supply and Accessibility: In some regions, the supply of flu vaccine may be limited, or access to vaccination clinics may be a challenge, particularly in underserved communities.

Allergic Reactions: While uncommon, some individuals may experience allergic

reactions to components of the vaccine, such as egg proteins. Those with known allergies should consult their healthcare provider before vaccination.

Misconceptions and Myths: Misinformation and misconceptions about the flu vaccine can deter some people from getting vaccinated. These include concerns about vaccine safety and the mistaken belief that the vaccine can give you the flu (it cannot).

Limited Duration of Protection: The flu vaccine provides protection for a limited duration, typically about six to eight months. This means individuals need annual vaccinations to maintain immunity.

As vaccination rates typically increase and immediate threats seem to diminish, some people may become complacent or hesitant about getting subsequent vaccinations. This phenomenon can hinder achieving widespread immunity and prolong the pandemic. Effective communication, education and addressing concerns are vital in combating vaccine fatigue, encouraging vaccination and maintaining public health measures until the pandemic is under control. Discuss your options with your healthcard provider to make the best decision for yourself and others in your care.

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Most Liver Disease Is Preventable

How can we keep our livers healthy?

For most of the population, this is easy, as most do not have any underlying chronic liver problems. The key to a healthy liver is a healthy diet. What is a considered a healthy diet? A good healthy diet requires common sense. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables, minimizing fatty foods, drinking plenty of water and watching alcohol intake can keep the liver healthy. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to be highly effective in preventing both the occurrence and progression of liver disease. I also believe in portion control. Sodas are out, even diet ones. Water is truly the best fluid.

Many people ask about all these health food store products that fall under the category of “liver cleanser”? There is no such thing as a liver cleanser. The short version on “liver cleansers”: a dreadful waste of money.

What can people with liver disease do to keep the liver healthy? The answer is also simple. Diet and exercise are the keys to health. Since the most common liver conditions are fatty liver and alcohol-associated liver disease, and the incidence of complications of these conditions are on the rise, weight loss, following a good diet and exercise may prevent disease progression and actually lead to disease regression.

What can people with liver diseases other than fatty liver or alcohol-associated liver disease do to help their livers? The answer again comes down to diet and exercise. In addition, alcohol should be taken judiciously and in limited quantities. Coffee has been shown to protect the liver from injury so drinking about three cups a day may also help prevent further injury. It is important to point out that this is coffee perhaps with a little milk, not the highly caloric lattes and coffees with significant other ingredients. Avoidance of health food store products and herbal products may also help prevent liver injury. Although 99 percent of these products are safe, some may still cause problems. Before starting any of these products, make sure to discuss it with the doctor.

Most liver disease in the United States can be prevented. Following a healthy diet, exercising, minimizing alcohol intake, and using common sense will keep the liver healthy and may help prevent disease progression in livers affected by chronic disease.

David Bernstein, MD, MACG, FAASLD, AGAF, FACP, is a professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Ambulatory Network-Long Island for NYU Langone Health.

New App Reduces ACL Injuries In Young Athletes

It’s a young athlete’s worst nightmare—a dreaded popping sound followed by sharp pain in the knee. If it’s a torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, it could sideline the player for the rest of the season...or longer.

“Serious knee injury involving the ACL is a major problem among high school sports participants,” explained Stephen Fealy, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at HSS Long Island, the Uniondale location of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. “Adolescents playing team sports that require cutting or a sudden change of direction, such as soccer, basketball, football and lacrosse, are at greatest risk of an ACL injury.”

“There has been a 300 percent increase in ACL injuries and reconstructive surgeries in young people over the past 20 years,” explained Peter Fabricant, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of children and adolescents with sports-related injuries at HSS Long Island. “An ACL tear can be devastating to a young athlete who needs reconstructive surgery with a subsequent recovery that takes about a year.”

Research suggests that the risk of non-contact ACL injury can be

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dramatically reduced through neuromuscular training – the adoption of various exercise and conditioning strategies that improve movement and allow athletes to change speed and direction with greater strength and body control.

HSS has launched RIIP REPS, a new app that enables schools, clubs and leagues to easily implement neuromuscular training programs to reduce sports injuries and improve performance. For ages 13 and up, the program builds athletic strength, agility and control when accelerating, stopping on a dime, cutting, jumping and landing. Sports organizations are invited to sign up for access at www.riipreps.com. Once they sign up, they can invite their athletes to download the free app.

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Ashwagandha Tops Most Googled Supplement

Anew study seeking to answer “what are the top five most Googled vitamins and supplements in America?” reveals that ashwagandha is the most searched-for supplement in the nation.

The data also reveals the top five in each state; here are New York’s:

• Ashwagandha

• Creatine

• Magnesium

• Melatonin

• Vitamin D

Online fitness resource Total Shape analyzed Google searches for 193 vitamins and supplements, by combining four search variations for each: ‘supplement name’, ‘what is supplement name,’ ‘buy supplement name,’ and ‘supplement name supplement.’

Ashwagandha came in first place and took the crown as America’s most popular supplement, receiving more than 919,742 combined searches each month. Used for its stress-reducing properties, it is believed that ashwagandha helps to moderate the body’s stress response system (the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) to lower the stress hormone cortisol.

The herb, commonly grown in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, is currently the second best-selling herbal supplement on Amazon and has also grown a following on social media with TikTok videos tagged with #ashwagandha receiving more than 305M views in the past year alone.

Creatine was found to be the second most popular supplement. It is one of

the most researched in the world and is commonly used by athletes to enhance physical performance and strength, receiving more than 770,292 searches across America each month.

Creatine is the best-selling amino acid supplement on Amazon, but those looking for creatine-rich foods can also find the amino acid derivative in red meat, pork, poultry, and fish such as tuna and salmon.

In third place was magnesium, receiving more than 511,588 searches each month. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in energy production, protein formation, and genetic maintenance.

Magnesium, the best-selling mineral supplement on Amazon, is naturally present in many foods, such as almonds, spinach, whole grains, and legumes. Melatonin came fourth. This supplement is commonly known for its role in regulating sleep and was the subject of more than 455,202 searches each month nationally. Melatonin is not typically obtained from food in significant amounts, but foods like cherries, almonds, and bananas are believed to boost melatonin levels.

Vitamin D secured the fifth spot with more than 373,200 monthly searches. Vitamin D is required by your body to absorb calcium, regulate cell growth, as well as supporting immune function.

Most people can produce the necessary amount of Vitamin D with either 10-25 minutes of daily sunlight, longer depending on how dark your skin is, or through foods such as oily fish, red meat, liver, or egg yolks.

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Cobwebs Versus Spiderwebs

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Cobwebs and spider webs, though often used interchangeably, have distinct characteristics in their formation and appearance. Understanding the differences between the two and learning how to manage them can provide insights into the fascinating world of arachnids while maintaining clean living environments.

Spider webs are meticulously designed structures crafted by spiders primarily for hunting. These intricate creations are formed from silk produced by specialized glands in a spider’s abdomen. The silk is extruded through spinnerets and solidifies upon exposure to air. Spiders use different types of silk for various purposes, such as creating the framework of the web, crafting sticky capture spirals, or constructing safe retreats.

Cobwebs, on the other hand, are the abandoned remnants of spider webs or the accumulation of spider silk and dust. They often appear messy and irregular, forming in neglected or undisturbed areas. While spiders may contribute initial threads, cobwebs primarily result from airborne dust particles adhering to silk threads. Cobwebs lack the precision and purpose of functional spider webs.

Managing spider webs and cobwebs requires distinct approaches.

Spider Webs

To manage spider webs,

consider the following steps:

• Identify and remove spider webs in and around your living spaces using a broom, duster, or vacuum cleaner attachment.

• Keep outdoor spaces well-lit and tidy to discourage spiders from building webs near entrances.

• Encourage the presence of spider predators like birds or certain insects to help control spider populations.

Cobwebs

Managing cobwebs involves dealing with accumulated dust and silk.

• Regularly dust corners, ceilings, and hidden areas to prevent the buildup of cobwebs.

• Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove cobwebs and accumulated dust from surfaces.

• Employ air purifiers with HEPA filters to minimize airborne dust particles that contribute to cobweb formation.

Spider webs are purposeful structures designed by spiders for hunting, while cobwebs are the remnants or accumulation of spider silk and dust. Understanding the differences between the two and adopting appropriate management strategies, such as regular cleaning, outdoor maintenance, and the use of natural predators, can help strike a balance between appreciating nature’s artistry and maintaining a tidy living environment.

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Did You Know: What‛s A Strike?

Recently, you might have heard about some people leaving their jobs in a kind of organized action known as a strike. They might be writers from your favorite streaming show or workers who make cars. They might also be nurses or hotel workers. These people have stopped working to get their bosses to pay attention to their needs.

A strike is when a group of workers all stop doing their jobs at the same time. They use it as a tactic to get their employer to give them better conditions. A strike is normally used by workers who believe nothing else will achieve their goals, which may include wage increases, shorter work hours, benefits, and job security. Strikes are typically organized by labor unions, but the right to form a union is a goal of some strikes.

Employers use a lot of approaches to combat strikes. Sometimes they have called on the police or hired

private firms to stop strikes with force. Occasionally employers have been assisted by government officials who sent state or federal troops to put down strikes. Companies have also hired nonunion workers to replace those on strike.

According to the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, kangaroo rats have long tails and big hind feet with four toes. They have large heads with big eyes and small ears. They are a sandy brown cooler with a white underbelly. The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert, and they can survive without ever drinking any water by getting needed moisture from their seed diet. They have amazing hearing, and can detect the silent sound of an owl approaching. They can jump up to nine feet in order to escape predators.

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have come here tonight to join our voices against hatred.”

Honored at the Ceremony were five recipients of the Voices for Truth and Humanity 2023 scholarship. This scholarship is awarded for pertinent Holocaustrelated essays written by students from both Nassau and Suffolk. Recipients included Aidan Caplan from Commack High School, Brayden Dilmanian from Great Neck High School, Alexis Sarris from Half Hollow Hills East High School, Nickolas Mascary from Sanford H. Calhoun High School, and Evan Weinstein from East Meadow High School.

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik was the recipient of the Mark S. Golub Man of the Year Award. Golub, a trailblazing rabbi and founding president of the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS) passed away on January 31 of this year. In his memory, an award was presented to Rabbi Potasnik, the Executive Vice President of The New York Board of Rabbis. Potasnik had a long friendship with Golub, and was even interviewed by him for a JBS broadcast.

“Friday night, we begin our festival of Sukkot,” Potasnik said. “And during the festival, we have an unusual custom. We walk down the synagogue carrying a lulav — a palm branch. Someone once asked why we do this with a lulav, but not the shofar? The answer is that the shofar, you can hide. You can put it in your pocket. The lulav, you can’t hide. You want to be a Jew? You cannot hide. Be like that lulav; stand tall, walk proudly.”

Also at the podium was Martin Bloch, one of the youngest remaining Holocaust Survivors. Bloch was born in Ivje, Poland in 1935. In 1941, he escaped the Ivje ghetto with his mother and brother, and joined the Bielski Artrad Jewish Partisan group. After surviving the Holocaust, he lived in the Bergen-Belsen displaced persons camp until 1951, when his family left to come the United States.

That he would live was highly unlikely for the time. “Many children did not survive,” Bloch explained, “Because they could not work. If you were too young, or too old, they would send you to the gas chambers, because you could not work in the camps.” Among the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, 1.5 million were

children. “I’m here because my Mom, in early December of ‘41, decided to dig a hole underneath the barbed wires, and take me and my older brother under them.” Bloch, his mother, and brother, were housed by a Christian family who did not believe in the atrocities occurring around them.

It is imperative, as year after year we lose the living memory of this travesty, to hold on to the truth, to the stories and voices of those who experienced the Holocaust, either as victims, or warriors, or civilians who fought in their own ways to help the Jewish people, as well as the 5 million others who were targeted over the course of the 1930s and 40s.

Bloch ended his speech by acknowledging the only truth he has known and lived by his entire life. “In order for evil to triumph, the good people must do nothing.”

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The scholarship winners were welcomed on stage and congratulated.

Holocaust survivor Martin Bloch shared his thoughts.

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik was the recipient of the Mark S. Golub Man of the Year Award.

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 17 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). No matter where you stand under the sun, the light will hit you in a unique way. So, there’s no way to see the same scene as someone else, even if they are right next to you. For this reason, you won’t be quick to assume someone misreads reality. You appreciate that they may just be picking up an angle not visible to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll take many approaches to a knotty problem. You’ll be intellectual about it, imaginative, intuitive, kinesthetic -- sometimes all at once. Don’t forget to try the tactic of doing nothing at all. It doesn’t often work, but when it does, it is remarkable how much energy you have for other things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love requires versatility, but loving someone also gives you strong motivation to adapt. You’re happy to nd new ways of tting together. It will require some stretching, some change-ups of rhythm and ow, and, of course, compromises. is will be the most satisfying work of the week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You won’t need to be loud to be heard. ere are people tuned into your nuances, and it will feel good to have their attention. When you are not working too hard to be understood, it’s easier to accomplish things together. You’ll enjoy a certain kind of informality and seamlessness in your teamwork.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sharing stories will be a key part of the success of this week. It’s especially helpful to allow your communication due process. It would be miraculous to convey an experience perfectly the rst time you tried. Instead, enjoy the process of guring out the story you need to tell, then re ning and re-telling it until it lands right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It is usual for birds of a feather to ock together, but it won’t be nearly as interesting or fun. Friendship is the highlight, and being adventurous and diverse in this regard will bring you the best outcomes. You’ll experience things with people who will have a take-away that is di erent from and very much enhanced by yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t walk around assuming that you’re di erent on the inside than anyone else, and yet there de nitely are unique aspects to your inner world that you’d be smart to pay attention to this week. Your experience has made you stronger and more compassionate and imaginative. Seize the chance to use these gifts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Change can be di cult. Change knows this about itself. at’s why it always brings gifts. Trust that when things move, they are moving to something better for you. In the same way you don’t realize you’re dreaming until you start coming out of it, you may not realize how odd a real-life scenario is until you’re backing away.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You, like most people, tend to express yourself in certain tones. Your mood typically hits certain set-points, varying a few degrees one way or the other. is week, the intensity level may turn up a bit, with a wider range. e highs and lows can both be funneled into creating beautiful depth in work and relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll help someone make progress on the projects they care about. You’ll lessen someone’s load and see their mood brighten before your eyes. You won’t see anything you contribute as sel ess service because doing such things forwards every desire you have for the development of your soul.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll hit a point in the decision-making process in which the intellectual machinations end. Analyzing past that point feels pointless, since somewhere inside you the decision has already been made. e wisdom or foolhardiness then seems irrelevant. e move is inevitable, arising from who you are at the time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re so close at achieving what you set out to do. is is no time to look around at the other teams. Also, there’s no need to overhaul your approach. Make only small improvements now. Change in increments. If you alter too much at once, you will lose sight of what is working and what isn’t.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’re excellent at preparing for life and will be surprised when your preparations will make you ready for so much more delight than you bargained for. You’ll receive comforts including the sweetness of caring relationships. You’ll increase your in uence as you focus on what others need. You’ll pick up knowledge from a wide range of educators including the natural world, and translate what you learn. Your teachings will transform someone, but not until after they transform you rst.

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Night at the opera

Solution: 17 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 17 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Night at the opera

Solution: 17 Letters

© 2023 Australian Word Games Dist. by Creators Syndicate Inc.

Aida

Alto Aria Awards

Bass

Black tie

Cahill

Carmen Changes Choir Clap

Comedy Concert

Cough

Design

Aida Alto Aria

Domingo

Dramatic Drinks

Duet

Encore Halls Lift

Masterpiece Melba Mezzo

Mozart Note

Opera house

Orchestra

Photographs Pits

Saga

Seats Solo Song Soprano

Studio Sydney Symbol Tenor

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Date: 10/11/23

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Never say die

North raised to four spades, South decided to bid a slam, a distinct overbid. There was almost no chance that 12 high-card points opposite 15 to 17 would produce enough tricks to make a slam.

West led a club — lucky break No.1 — and South then had to put all his expertise to work to make the slam despite his two diamond losers. He won the club with the king, played the A-Q of spades and then cashed the A-Q of clubs, taking care to discard a heart from his hand instead of one of his diamond losers.

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Even the best players occasionally get to bad contracts — usually because of overbidding. When this occurs, declarer should not spend his time trying to allocate blame but should do all he can to try to make the contract. Here is a case of this sort.

North opened one notrump, and South, not playing transfers, responded three spades. But after

The rest of the play was easy enough. South cashed the A-K of hearts and ruffed the seven of hearts. When the suit divided 3-3 — lucky break No.2 — dummy’s nine of hearts became a trick. A trump to the ten then allowed South to discard a diamond on the nine of hearts, and the slam was home.

Maybe it’s true that crime does not pay, but the fact is that in bridge it sometimes does. And while it’s easy to condemn South for his optimistic bidding, it’s hard to say he was wrong when the result proved he was right.

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GIVEN that a lic hea in ill e hel efo e an the oa of tee of the n co o ate Villa e of te a o e a a o nt e o at the te a o e Villa e all e t ain t eet te a on h a cto e at he hea in ill e on hethe to enact o o e ocal a hich ill a en ha te il in to the o e of the Vil la e he o o e local la ill o if the info ation e i e to o tain a e it ec ea e the in ance e i e ent an allo the oa of tee to a en the fee f o ti e to ti e e ol tion co of o o e ocal a i on file ith the Villa e le at the te a o e Villa e all e t ain t eet ite te a he e it a e e ie e et een the ho of a an on a e ne a an i a f o the ate of thi notice to the ti e of the hea in ll inte e te e on ill e i en an o o t nit to e hea at ai hea in n e on nee in ecial a i tance in atten in lea e no tif the Villa e le at at lea t ho in a ance of the eetin e of the oa of tee oanne a ale Villa e le ate cto e

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POR LA PRESENTE SE AVISA a lo e i t o e i t a o el DISTRITO DE AGUA DE OYSTER BAY en la ci a e te a con a o e a a e ta o e e a o e e eali na elecci n ent o e icho i t ito en el ent o o nita io e te a ica o en h ch t eet te a e a o el a te e icie e ent e la t e e la ta e la n e e e la noche con el fin e la elecci n e n o i iona o e a a a icho i t ito o n e o o e t e a o a a ti el e ene o e ca a e act al ente oc a o e t c o c o an ato act al e i a el e icie e e icha elecci n e con oca confo e a la eccione el t c lo e la e el e lo el ta o e e a o o olicitante e oleta en a encia e en e enta na olicit o e c ito e e e o tene en la oficina el i t ito el a en e en e te a e a o icha ol icit e e e eci i a o

el i t ito al eno iete a ante e la elecci n i la oleta e en a o co eo al otante o el a ante e la elecci n i la oleta e ent e a e onal ente al otante o a ente ecci n e la e e i a el ta o e e a o e ta lece e nin na e ona ten e echo a ota o lo co i a io e i t ito e e o a a eno e l o ella e n otante e i t a o e ha a e i i o en el i t ito e e o a o n e o o e t einta a ante e c al ie elecci n e co i iona o POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL e e la nta e o i iona o el i t ito e a e te a ha a o ta o na e o l ci n e e ta lece e lo can i ato a a el ca o e o i iona o e a e e n e enta no e ante el e ente e la ficina el i t ito e a e te a al eno t einta a ante e la fecha e la elecci n el i t ito a e icha no inaci n e e e e enta a en fo a e etici n c ita o einti cinco otante e i t a o el i t ito e a e te a o o en e la nta e o i iona o el a el i t ito el a e te a echa te a e ct e o e t c o icha i ni ichael ich o i iona o

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ZONING APPEALS

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lic hea in an eetin ill e hel an efo e the oa of onin eal of the nco o ate Villa e of te a o e a a o nt e o at the a t oo chool on ello ote oa in the Villa e on cto e at 6:30 P.M.

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ha e o the l i e a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet i tin o en o ch an atio hich ha e a o the l i e a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet i tin te hich ha e a o the l i e a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet o allo all of the e i tin i o e ent on the lot incl in a o e conc ete fo n ation fo f t e a ition to the ellin to e ain hich e lt in an a e ate lot co e a e of of lot a ea athe than the a i e itte he a o e a lication an lan a e a aila le fo e ie on the Villa e of te a o e e ite at htt o te a co e net f an in i i al e i e ecial a i tance to atten lea e notif the Villa e le at lea t ho in a ance of the hea in he l e ne hai e on Z-2023-03 cto e

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OYSTER BAY COVE

ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE lic hea in an eetin ill e hel an efo e the oa of onin eal of the nco o ate Villa e of te a o e a a o nt e o at the a t oo chool on ello ote oa in the Villa e on cto e at 6:30 P.M. he hea in ill e on the a lication of eil ina ein e o ne of a a cel of lan locate at o the n o le a in the Villa e e i nate a ection loc ot on the an an a a of a a o nt an locate in the Villa e c e onin i t ict he ellant ee the follo in a iance aintain hic en co ith oo e fence in enclo e hich i locate fo a of the f ont line of the inci al ellin in the f ont a o allo the ee in of chic en athe than the a i e itte chic en fo a lot ha in an a ea of ac e a e o hich ha a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet a e o hich i locate fo a of the f ont line of the inci al il in in the f ont a o o e n o n i in ool ith a hich o l ha e a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet ool atio hich o l ha e a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet

o l e otto an ate fall hich o l ha e a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet li e hich o l ha e a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet n a e atio eat all hich o l ha e a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet ai e oo ec hich o l ha e a ea a et ac of feet athe than the e i e feet he ellant al o ee a ecial e e it f o the oa of onin eal to allo the ee in of chic en on the o e t athe than the a i e itte chic en he a o e a lication an lan a e a aila le fo e ie on the Villa e of te a o e e ite at htt o te a co e net f an in i i al e i e ecial a i tance to atten lea e notif the Villa e le at lea t ho in a ance of the hea in he l e ne hai e on cto e

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

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C-2023

INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF CENTRE ISLAND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a lic hea in ill e hel efo e an the oa of tee of the nco o ate Villa e of ent e lan a a o nt e o at the ent e lan Villa e all ent e lan oa in ai Villa e on e ne a cto e at he hea in ill e on hethe to enact o o e ocal a a en ent to ha te “Zoning,” “Definitions,” of the o e of the Villa e of ent e lan he o o e local la a en the o e efinition fo ea in hei ht to no e i e the ea e ent to e f o the o i inal e i tin a e hich i no efine athe than the fini he a e co of o o e ocal a i on file at the office of the Villa e le an a e ie e a oint ent onl in the ho of a to e a th o h h a o on the Villa e e ite at cent ei lan o ll inte e te e on ill e i en an o o t nit to e hea at ai hea in n e on nee in ecial a i tance in atten in lea e notif the Villa e le at at lea t ho in a ance of the eetin

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Vernon School Principal Leaves Suddenly

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It is during times like these that we must come together as a learning community to make sure that our students have the necessary tools to be successful. We are very fortunate to have an administrative team that cares about your children. I am pleased to share that effective immediately, Ms. Anastasia Smith, the current assistant principal of James H. Vernon will be serving

as acting principal while Ms. Bader is out of the building. Ms. Smith will also have the strong support of the entire central office team in conjunction with my direct supervision and presence in the building.

The in-depth knowledge that our administrative team has of the student body and the operation of the school building will ensure a safe and educationally sound environment.

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We are confident that together we will continue to empower ALL students to achieve excellence at the James H. Vernon School.”

In July, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District announced in a press release Jessica Bader had been named principal and Anastasia Smith had been named assistant principal of James H. Vernon School.

“She is a familiar face to the district, previously serving as the Director of Humanities K-12,” the press release stated. “In this administrative role, Ms. Bader held many responsibilities such as piloting the district’s Seal of Civic Readiness Program, creating and leading the Oyster Bay Instructional Team and spearheading the creation of the ELA curriculum for grades 7-11. Under her

leadership, 100 percent of Oyster Bay High School participants earned the Seal of Civic Readiness last year and the English Regents passing rate increased from 89 percent to 95 percent. Prior to coming to Oyster Bay, Ms. Bader was the assistant principal of George J. Ryan Middle School 216 in Fresh Meadows, NY for nine years. In addition, she has served as a literacy coach and a staff developer.”

According to the press release, Bader received her bachelor’s degree in secondary education in English from SUNY Oneonta. She then earned her master’s degree in secondary education in English and her educational administration and supervision diploma from Queens College.

—Information provided by the Oyster BayEast Norwich Central School District

Jessica Bader will not be serving as principal for some time, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District announced.

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

Farrell To Be Named Businessperson Of The Year

Rising Tide Market Owner Jerry Farrell, will be honored at Legislative Breakfast

It is with great pleasure that the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce announces that Rising Tide Market Owner Jerry Farrell, will be presented the 2023 Businessperson of the Year Award at the upcoming Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s 38th Annual Legislative Breakfast. Farrell is the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce’s honoree and will be presented the award at the Nassau Council of Chamber’s breakfast to be held on Oct. 27, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

The Glen Cove Chamber felt it was only fitting that Farrell and Rising Tide Natural Market receive the honor in recognition of the business’s 47 years of serving the community. It is clear that the market has made significant contributions to our local economy; has worked toward the advancement of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce; and, has made meaningful and important contributions to the general welfare of the community. As noted in their mission statement, they have worked to serve and nourish our community through the products they

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sell and the knowledge they share.

For more on the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce visit www.www.glencovechamber.org.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce

CRIME & SAFETY

Glen Cove Crime Watch

•On Sept. 27 at approximately 11 p.m.

Glen Cove Police encountered resident, Pedro Campos Guardado on Highland Road operating a damaged auto mobile with smoke emanating from the hood and extensive front end damage. Upon police investigation, it was determined that the 38-year-old Guardado was operating his vehicle under the influence. Guardado physically resisted his arrest causing the officers and the defendant to end up on the ground. The vehicle began to roll towards him and the officers attempting to arrest him. At this time, the officers were able to pull the defendant away from the path of the rolling vehicle. The vehicle continued to roll until it came to rest against a retaining wall in the yard. Prior to his arrest, the defendant had just left the scene of an accident in Glen Cove that resulted in injuries. Guardado was charged with DWI, leaving the scene of

an accident, assault in the third degree, and resisting arrest. The defendant was arraigned in Glen Cove Court.

• On Sept. 18, a 43-year-old Glen Cove male was arrested on criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree previous conviction (7 counts), criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree ammunition feeding device (15 counts), criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree possess five or more firearms, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree loaded firearm (7 counts) and criminal possession of a firearm (7 counts) on High Pine.

•On Sept. 22, a 62-year-old Glen Cove male was arrested for DWAI combined influence of drugs or alcohol & drugs, drinking alcohol in MV on highway, failure to keep right and unsafe turn on Robinson Avenue.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove Police Department

LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

from page

By Order of the Board of Trustees Carol Schmidlapp Village Clerk

Dated: October 11, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF MILL NECK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 32 Frost Mill Road in the Village on October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Marianna and Rocco Mazzaferro, owners of parcel of land located on the southerly side of Soundview Road in the Village, designated as Section 29, Block 47, Lots 193-196 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, being located in the Village=s

1 (8,000 s.f.) Zoning District.

The Appellants seek to construct a new dwelling on the vacant lot, which will require the following variances:

1. Front yard setback of 10.25 feet rather than the required 20 feet;

2. Floor area of 4,107.99

square feet rather than the maximum permitted 4,000 square feet;

3. Lot coverage of 42.84% of lot area (3,895.31 square feet) rather than the maximum permitted 30% of lot area.

The above application is on file at the office of the Village Clerk located at 32 Frost Mill Road between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, until the time of the hearing.

All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

Lisa Mancuso

Village Clerk/Treasurer

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LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF MILL NECK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 32 Frost Mill Road in the Village on October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, owner of a parcel of land located at 40 Frost Mill Road in the Village, designated as

Section 29 Block Lots 12B and 12C on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, being located in the 1 (5-acre) Zoning District of the Village.

The Applicant seeks an amendment of its special permit for a conditional use from the Board of Zoning Appeals to allow the construction of a locker room addition, elevator and ADA compliant stair and ramp at the existing Athletic Facility building.

The above application is on file at the office of the Village Clerk located at 32 Frost Mill Road between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, until the time of the hearing.

All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

Lisa

Mancuso

Village Clerk/Treasurer

10-11-2023-1T-#243108GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF MILL NECK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mill Neck, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 32 Frost Mill Road in the Village on October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

The hearing will be on the

application of Danielle and Al Dimeo, owners of parcel of land located 308 Feeks Lane in the Village, designated as Section 29, Block M, Lot 1415 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, being located in the Village=s 2 (3-

acre) Zoning District. The Appellants seek a variance to permit the construction of a one-story addition to an existing accessory building, which addition would have an easterly side yard setback of 37’1” rather

than the required 50 feet. The above application is on file at the office of the Village Clerk located at 32 Frost Mill Road between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, until the time of the hearing.

All interested

will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

Lisa Mancuso Village Clerk/Treasurer October 11, 2023

Jerry Farrell (Photo courtesy the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce)

Glen Cove Hospital Ranked Among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2023 by Newsweek

Glen Cove Hospital has received an “America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2023” ranking from Newsweek magazine. This prestigious honor places Glen Cove Hospital among the leading acute inpatient physical rehabilitation programs in the country – and one of the top 7 in New York State. It is the only program on Long Island to be recognized. The list included 280 rehab centers.

This is the second straight year Glen Cove Hospital has been ranked by Newsweek for physical rehabilitation.

“We’ve spent this past year doing a deep dive into patient education and preparing patients how to function in the community once they’ve completed their rehab,” said Susan Maltser, DO, chair and medical director of physical medicine and rehabilitation, and director of cancer rehabilitation at Northwell Health. “I’m very proud of the team here at Glen Cove Hospital and we are proud to provide our community with nationally recognized rehabilitation services.”

Newsweek’s report provides important guidance to patients, families and medical providers in need of acute inpatient rehabilitation. The nation’s top in-patient rehabilitation facilities were identified based on a national online survey and a quality score that measured quality of care, follow-up care and accommodations and amenities.

“We are honored to once again be included on Newsweek’s list of best physical

rehabilitation centers,” said Kerri Scanlon, RN, executive director at Glen Cove Hospital. “Recognitions like this motivate us to keep improving on our quality and care delivery. It is the exceptional practitioners and team that make this program so remarkable.”

Earlier this year, the hospital received the Joint Commission certification for its Parkinson’s disease specific Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, the first rehabilitation facility in New York State to earn the designation. Glen Cove Hospital has also been recognized for its stroke, cancer, neu-

rosurgery, trauma and transplant rehabilitation programs.

For more information on inpatient rehab services call: (516) 674-7692, and for information on outpatient programs call: 516-674-7505.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Town Seeks Volunteers To Assist In Shell Recycling At Oyster Festival

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents looking to help the environment and preserve our waterways to take part in the town’s shell recycling initiative at the upcoming Oyster Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15 in Oyster Bay.

“We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be a vital part of our environmental mission to help protect our harbor and improve our waterways,” explained Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “As a Shell Collection Station Attendant, volunteers will contribute their time to help divert oyster and clam shells from landfills, which will instead be recycled and used for habitat restoration and growing new oysters.”

Volunteers at this year’s festival will be asked to commit to working in three-hour shifts. Available time slots will be from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. on both Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, October 15. Responsibilities will include identifying oyster and clam shells, overseeing a shell collection station with separate bins for general trash and for shells, guiding festivalgoers in correctly sorting their waste, answering questions about the shell recycling program and ed-

ucating attendees about its environmental benefits. Those interested in participating will be asked to participate in a Zoom session to become familiar with the program and will receive a t-shirt, as well as community service hours for their participation. “This wonderful initiative helps us restore the populations in our harbor while improving water quality,” said Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “After the festival, the shells are transported by Town aqua-culturists to a curing facility, where they remain for several months prior to being strategically returned to the harbor to assist in the growth of new shellfish. This great program not only helps ensure the shells don’t go to waste, they provide an excellent source of habitat for young shellfish to grow and mature, offering protection from weather conditions and predators.”

Anyone interested in volunteering for the shellfish recycling program can contact the Department of Environmental Resources at 516-677-5943 or by emailing Environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov. For more information about the program, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/shellrecycling.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Town officials, including Receiver Jeff Pravato, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Councilwoman Michele Johnson, show a sampling of the more than three tons of oyster shells collected at last year’s Oyster Festival, which are recycled back into the waterways to improve water quality and help with growth of new shellfish.

(Photo courtesy the Town of Oyster Bay)

Glen Cove Hospital rehab. (Photo courtesy Northwell Health)

Two North Shore Semifinalists Announced In The 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program

Principal Eric Contreras along with Director of Counseling Dan Doherty, of North Shore High School, proudly announced that Noah Lee and Claire Tao were named Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 16,000 Semifinalists throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,140 National Merit® Scholarships worth more than $28 million that will be offered next spring. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to gain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. Semifinalists will be notified if they advance to the Finalist level.

“We are proud of Noah and Claire on their terrific accomplishment,” said Principal Eric Contreras. “They are stellar members of our North Shore community. Their achievements are emblematic of our North Shore journey where they have excelled as scholars, athletes, and artists. They are intellectually driven, talented musicians, and multilingual leaders who bring out the best in those around them. We celebrate their recognition as National Merit Semifinalists.”

All Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference. To be

considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Over 1.3 million juniors in more than 21,000 high schools entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam which served as the initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest

scoring entrants in each state.

Director of Counseling Dan Doherty said, “We are so proud of Noah and Claire’s accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. Beyond their test scores, they are leaders amongst their peers, high achieving students, and accomplished musicians.”

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. It was established in 1955 specifically

to conduct the annual National Merit® Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 440 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. —Article by Shelly Newman, North Shore School District. Statistics provided by the National Merit Scholarship Programv

Glen Cove City School District Congratulates Caleb Ham Selected As An Alternate For The 2023 NYSSMA All State Ensemble

The Glen Cove City School District is delighted to announce Caleb Ham’s selection as an alternate for the 2023 NYSSMA All-State Performing Ensemble in Rochester, NY this winter. This annual festival is considered one of the highest honors a school musician can attain.

Over 7000 students competed from across the state for this honor last spring at solo and ensemble festivals throughout the State. In order to be accepted, a musician must receive a perfect score in a formal audition performance, requiring preparation and performance of a level six (most difficult) solo, as well as a sight singing assessment. The district would like to extend their gratitude to Edward Norris, who taught Caleb and guided him in his pursuit of his musical aspirations. We are immensely proud of Caleb’s accomplishment and commend his dedication to his craft.

Lawrence Nadel, coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts, expressed his admiration, stating, “Caleb’s selection as an alternate for the 2023 NYSSMA All-State Performing

Ensemble is a well-deserved recognition of his exceptional talent and commitment to musical excellence. We are proud to have him represent our district. He is one of the many reasons why the Glen Cove School

District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by the NAMM Foundation. For further information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the

official website at www.glencoveschools. org and follow their Facebook page @glencovecityschools.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove City School District

Pictured are Director of Counseling, Dan Doherty, Noah Lee and Claire Tao and Principal Eric Contreras.

(Photo by Shelly Newman, North Shore School District)

Left to right: Glen Cove High School Principal Allen Hudson III, Assistant Principal Herenia Padilla, Caleb Ham, Director of Choral Music Edward Norris, Assistant Principal Katie Prudente, and District Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts Lawrence Nadel.

(Photo courtesy the Glen Cove City School District)