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Edna Khalily Champions Women’s Empowerment

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Author Edna Khalily spoke after hours at the Athleta store in the Americana Manhasset last month to promote women’s empowerment. She was joined by Ana Karina Hakakian, an expert in sound healing, who demonstrated her techniques for reducing stress and promoting relaxation on a few of the attendees.

The store manager, Susan Valentini, overheard Khalily and another customer discussing Khalily’s book in the store earlier in the year and offered to put the event together. The customer had recognized Khalily from Instagram.

Legislator Mazi Pilip also spoke at the event.

Khalily recently published her first book, Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways To Feel Beautiful . The book follows the main character Alisha on a journey to become more confident and discover her inner beauty. The book shares an important message with vibrant illustrations done by Stan Jaskiel.

Khalily’s book stars a young girl named Alisha. Alisha doesn’t feel pretty and she tells her mother her concerns. Alisha and her mom have a strong relationship where they share their thoughts and help one another. While Alisha is listening to her mother’s advice, she sees a glowing red lipstick and asks to try it on.

When Alisha tries on the lipstick, she gets sucked through a portal in the mirror to another land where she meets a friend, Binsa, who guides her on the journey around the world. Throughout Alisha’s journey across the globe and meeting new people,

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she learns how to accept herself and feel confident in her own skin.

Khalily is excited to help spread this message to parents and young girls about how important inner beauty is. Now more than ever, social media shows seemingly perfect and beautiful people to young girls that makes them feel like they aren’t good enough. Khalily hopes her book can help children discover their own inner beauty and hold onto it.

It took Khalily about a year to put together her book. Since it was published in early January, Khalily has been overwhelmed and humbled by the feedback she has received.

Some of the pets who visited Christ Church Manhasset for the Blessing of the Animals October 1st. (Photo from Facebook)

On Saturday, September 9th, the Youth Ministry of the Congregational Church of Manhasset held a charity car wash to benefit Adventures in Learning. (Photos

by the Congregational Church of Manhasset)

Edna Khalily’s book, Alisha’s Magical Red Lipstick: 999 Ways To Feel Beautiful, among the singing bowls, bells and tuning forks used in the sound healing.

(Photos by Sheryl Rabbani)

Edna Khalily, Ana Karina Hakakian and Susan Valentini.

The Community Is Part Of The Draw

Manhasset Art Association celebrates 75 years

AMANDA OLSEN

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In 1948, a small group of Manhasset artists were invited to meet at the home of Helen Jennings, who had a dream of organizing a workshop where artists could work together to develop their talents, exchange ideas and foster a greater appreciation and advancement of the arts in the community. In 1949, a constitution was adopted, and Helen Jennings was elected president. The Manhasset Art Association, as this group came to be called, held meetings at many different sites, such as the Polish American Museum and now the Lutheran Church of our Saviour in Manhasset.

To their credit, the Manhasset Art Association has endured for three-quarters of a century, providing a community for artists to spend time with like-minded people, hone their skills and exhibit their work.

One long standing member, Barbara Silbert, is a former president and current board member of the MAA. She has been an art director, a commercial artist and taught art for many years.

“I’ve been a member for 27 years and it has become a labor of love for me. I try to go to the sketch workshops every week because I love it so much. We have models who pose for us and we get some beautiful paintings out of that, which we then can enter into some of our exhibits,” Silbert said.

Community is a big part of the longevity of the association. “As MAA members, we share creative space and wonderful friends,” said Laurette Shulman, an MAA member.

Nina Wolf, a board member and longtime attendee, echoes this sentiment. “I’m happy to say I’ve been a member of MAA since 2011. It offers me a place to congregate with friends and fellow artists in a warm and friendly environment. I especially look forward to our weekly model sketch class where I can practice my drawing and painting skills. I also look forward to exhibiting my work at our juried art shows.”

The MAA holds weekly sketch workshops with clothed models where members can practice their skills. They also have a number of art shows throughout the year where well-known art instructors from local art organizations and local colleges or gallery owners serve as judges. Two to three times a year, the MAA exhibits paintings in local libraries and other spaces, such as the Jewish

Community Center in Roslyn. These events are not competitive, but rather an opportunity for the artists to receive constructive criticism and have their work evaluated by a trained eye.

It was the opportunity to draw live models that brought Martha Klein to the association. “This was something new to me, a difficult but intriguing challenge. Little by little, my drawings improved and I was enjoying my new artistic friends. I knew that MAA had frequent exhibits at various libraries, but I wasn’t ready for that. After some local art classes and my continued study of the human body, I felt brave enough to enter a show.

I’ve continued to enjoy the group and feel much more confident about my art. The members of MAA are very encouraging and have made all the difference to me.”

The 75th anniversary exhibit is currently on view at the Great Neck Library, with the

artists’ reception set for October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Prizes will be awarded around three o’clock, and some of the artists featured may be in attendance. Guests may be surprised to know that the judge critiques the works as they are awarding the prizes. “Yeah, it’s a wonderful way for people to learn about art. The judges are very knowledgeable and talented. So it’s a good way for people, and young people especially, to learn. They see you know, somebody points out that the colors of this painting are so wonderful because they balance and they’ll talk about what that means.” Silbert said.

Like many organizations, the MAA was hit hard by COVID. The decision was made not to have virtual meetings, and so they suspended operations for a time. When the lockdown hit they were meeting at the Polish American Museum,

which could not accommodate the space needed for social distancing once things started to open back up. The MAA is now renting a room in the Lutheran Church of our Saviour in Manhasset. Membership is down from over 120 to around 60 people, and they have suspended both their lecture series and artist demonstrations for the time being. Still, Silbert is optimistic. “We’ve started to rebuild. And right now we’re kind of in the swing of it. Some people are still wearing masks. COVID is still around. But they’re not afraid to come.”

MEMBERSHIP:

If you are interested in becoming a member of the MAA, you need to prepare 3 original pieces of your best work, neatly presented, (frames not necessary) and email Barbara Silbert at barbarascanvas@gmail.com.

Full membership: $45 per year and includes participation in all exhibits, and Wednesday sketch workshops. Couples membership: $75

The MAA bi-annual newsletter, Art Briefs, is e-mailed to both full and associate members.

The works displayed at the Great Neck Library exhibit.

(Photos by Christy Hinko)

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Help, Not Handcuffs: Addressing Mental Health

On October 1st, concerned citizens gathered at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset in support of “Daniel’s Law,” which calls for reforms to how people experiencing a mental health crisis are treated by emergency services. The event was sponosred by Long Island United’s MH Crisis Response workgroup, the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock and the New York Civil Liberties Union.

On March 23, 2020, during an acute mental health crisis, Daniel Prude was killed by police in Rochester, NY. The officers detained him, put a spit hood over his head and pressed his face into the pavement. His brother had called 911, hoping that someone could help Daniel as he was experienced a mental health crisis. Instead of receiving the help he needed, he was killed.

A crucial step in preventing deaths like Daniel Prude’s is passing Daniel’s Law, a bill that mandates a public health approach to such crises instead of a law enforcement response. As per the bill, teams of trained first responders who understand the needs of people struggling with mental health and substance abuse crises are the first responders in such cases. This approach is implemented in cities and states throughout the nation with great success. We are calling for this innovative, humane approach here in New York.

Research shows that across the country, people suffering a mental health crisis are 16 times more likely to be killed by police. Current New York state law allows police to intervene any time someone poses any “mental hygiene risk” to themselves - even when there is no public safety risk. Daniel’s law changes this, so that police can only respond to a situation when there’s a risk to another person’s safety. Non-police crisis

response teams become first responders to mental health crises.

Daniel’s Law will create a statewide council of mental health experts, and the law requires each member to be dedicated to the goals of deescalation, trauma-informed, culturally-competent care, and avoiding contacts with the criminal system. Some members must also have direct or peer lived experience with mental health, disability, or substance use disorder.

Daniel’s Law is a first step - it will fix state law so we can build a meaningful mental health response systems outside of the jail system. But it’s not the end; funding and staffing for these units in every city and town in New York will also be an issue.

Local crisis response teams including peers and EMTs will be trained to respond to people in crisis, deescalate situations, and connect people with the care they need. Daniel’s Law creates a system for those already practicing trauma-informed mental health care in their communities to serve as local responders.

—Information compiled by Amanda Olsen

Reverend Steve Moreman of the First Baptist Church of Great Neck. (Photos by Bruce Levy)

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Town Board Summary

AMANDA OLSEN

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At the Town of North Hempstead Board meeting on October 3, a number of items were discussed that impact the Town at large and Manhasset in particular. A summary of these items and the content of the public comment period can be found below. There were seven people who spoke during the comment period. A resident thanked the Board for the changes at Charles J. Fuschillo Park and then brought up concerns about progress on the third track project. A resident spoke in support of the Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department’s proposed ambulance bay on Cumberland Avenue in Lake Success. Another speaker thanked the board for its support of the trap, neuter and release program in the town and stated that a bill has been proposed at the state level to require cats to be entitled to the same protections as dogs under the law. A resident of the Harbor Hills Park District brought up the sharp increase to its budget. In light of the length of some town meetings, another resident suggested increasing the meeting schedule to twice a month.

A resident asked that there be more notice for variances, both in length of time for the notice and the distance from the project. They also asked that the BZA add another meeting time that was more accommodating to people who work during the day. Councilmember Lurvey asked Commissioner of Planning Michael Lavine about these issues. He stated that the distance from the project was typical for a densely populated suburban area, but that some places have a two-tiered system for different types of projects. He also stated that the BZA had an evening meeting in their schedule before COVID, but it had not been reinstated.

A resident raised concerns about damage to Manhasset Bay from development

and illegal decking. They wanted the Town to respond more directly to these issues.

Resolutions:

5. The purpose of the proposed local law is to prohibit an elected official, any employee of theirs, or any person appointed to or employed by any public office or agency, from the use or authorization of the use of any facilities of a public office or agency, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for the promotion of or opposition to any ballot proposition.

7. The purpose of this local law is to amend the grievance procedure in Chapter 23, Article XVII (AntiDiscrimination Provisions) to designate alternative decision makers in the event certain Town officers or officials, including the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor, are named or involved in a complaint to ensure that the hearing officer who conducts a formal hearing be unbiased and free from conflicts; and to make such additional amendments to the grievance procedure as the Town Board deems necessary.

8. The proposed local law would add a new article, Article XV, to require that the fiscal impacts of a resolution or action taken by the Town Board be known in advance of decision making.

10. The petition seeks to designate a secondary honorary street name for High Street, from the corner of Community Drive to its terminus, as “Miss Minnie Way.”

17. 18 and 19: Setting dates and times for the budget process as a work session on October 17 at 10 a.m. and budget hearings October 18 and November 2 at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will take place at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, in the Town Board Room.

38. Town will be a co-sponsor of Saint Francis Hospital’s “Walk And Talk with a Doctor” event at Whitney Pond Park on December 3, 2023.

48. and 49. Seeking a provider and funding for the Town’s cat spay and neuter program.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Rabies Clinic

The Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter will be hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic. The clinic will be held at the shelter at 75 Marino Avenue in Port Washington from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rabies vaccines will be available to dogs, cats and ferrets. You do not have to be a resident of North Hempstead for your pet to receive a free rabies vaccine. Dogs must be on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers. Registration is required. For more information call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Flower Hill Charity Concert

Join the Women’s Club of Flower Hill at Flower Hill Village Park for a live performance by County Line Band. This is a charity fundraiser for Port Washington

Resident Mr. Van Schenkhof, a beloved Manhasset HS Chorus Teacher who is battling ALS. Bring chairs or blankets. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets at www.womensclubflowerhill.com/events.

TUESDAY, OCT. 17

Screening of June Zero

From the Gold Coast International Film and Arts Festival and hosted by the Manhasset Cinema at 430 Plandome Road, this 7 p.m. screening of the Hebrew-language drama June Zero will be followed by a Q and A with the director, Jake Paltrow, and producer Ron Goldman. Based on true accounts, the film tells its story from the intertwined perspectives of three largely unrelated figures: Eichmann; a Jewish Moroccan prison guard; an Israeli police investigator for the prosecution and a Holocaust survivor; and a 13-year-old Jewish Libyan immigrant. For more information, visit https://goldcoastarts.org/ gciff-2023/

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18

America’s Boating Course

Squadron Port Washington will host America’s Boating Course in their Virtual Classroom at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $60.00. Contact Mary Anne McCoy at (516)6808636 or mmcnp@aol.com for more information.

Screening of Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Join the Gold Coast International Film and Arts Festival for a spectacular 80’s themed evening featuring a screening of the outrageous ’80s comedy hit Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Cocktails will be available for purchase and there will be giveaways, music and a beauty bar. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Manhasset Cinema at 430 Plandome Road. For more information, visit https:// goldcoastarts.org/ gciff-2023/

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If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: (516)679-1111. The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-2738255.

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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

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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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COLUMNS Go With Courage

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.

Kangaroo rats are found in the drier regions of the western and southwestern United States,

and they generally live in burrows. They spend most of their day underground and sleeping, and they come out at night to feed when its color. Unfortunately, they have many predators, including owls, snakes, bobcats, foxes, badgers, coyotes, ringtail and a cat or dog, just to name a few. They generally live two to five years.

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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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Solution: 17 Letters

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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.

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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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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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Local Libraries Join In The Great Give Back

For those looking for a meaningful way to give back this fall, look no further than your local public library. Nassau’s public libraries will be joining libraries from across New York State to connect people with opportunities to help their neighbors through donation drives, environmental clean-up events, and other community service projects as part of The Great Give on Saturday, October 21.

Originally organized by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association in 2017, the initiative expanded to Nassau County libraries in 2018. Since then, many of Nassau’s Public Libraries have offered events and donation drives in honor of the Great Give Back in October.

The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York

State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.

Events at the Manhasset Public Library:

Pet Food/Toy Donation

October 20th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Children Grades K-6

Kids are invited to BRING a can/ bag of pet food and MAKE a special toy to go with it. Online Registration for Residents.

The Great Giveback: Session 1

October 21st from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Teens

Join Librarian Erin as we give back to the community! We will be making dog toys to donate to a local shelter and writing letters to send to homebound seniors.

To participate, a Manhasset Public Library card is required.

The Great Giveback: Session 2

October 21st from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Teens

Join Librarian Erin as we give back to the community! We will be making dog toys to donate to a local shelter and writing letters to send to homebound seniors. To participate, a Manhasset Public Library card is required.

Decorate to Donate

October 2nd-21st

Take and Make: Teens Pick up a kit to decorate a tote bag for donation to a local food bank.

To participate, a Manhasset Public Library card is required.

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October 7th-26th

Teens and Adults/Seniors

Teens from the Shelter Rock Public Library will be assisting adults with tech help on their devices such as iPads, Laptops, Smartphones and more. Registration is required. Participation is not restricted to district residents only.

Pet Supplies Donation

October 4th-17th

All ages

The community is encouraged to donate new food, bedding and other ‘wish list’ items to be collected at the Shelter Rock Public Library for the Last Hope, Inc. Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation.

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

MANHASSET

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN

XS TRUST MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7N, Plaintiff - against - RUTH MCLUNE, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 11, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 18th day of October, 2023 at 3:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Manhasset, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 53 High Street, Manhasset, NY 11030.

(SBL #: 2-347-27)

Approximate amount of lien

$605,387.13 plus interest and

costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 617164/2019. John

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Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Xome.com

Dated: August 22, 2023

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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Registered office in Nassau County. Principal business address: 1410 Northern Blvd #1088, Manhasset, NY 11030. Northwest Registered Agent LLC is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Northwest Registered Agent LLC, 418 Broadway, STE N, Albany, NY 12207.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION

Please note that a regular semi-monthly meeting of the Manhasset Park District (MPD) Board of Commissioners duly convened in the Administrative Office at 62 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York; several resolutions were adopted pertaining to the forthcoming Special Improvement District Public Election. The first resolution, adopted pursuant to Article 13, Section 215, Sub-division 20 of the New York Town

Law, requires all candidates for the office of Commissioner on the Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners for the three year (3) term commencing Monday 01 January 2024 and terminating on Thursday 31 December 2026, to file their nomination petitions with Commissioner Paterson, in the MPD office at 62 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, New York; on or before the 13 November 2023. Any such nomination shall be submitted, in petition form, subscribed by a minimum of twenty-five (25) registered voters each residing within the Manhasset Park District. Any resident within the Manhasset Park District, Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, qualified to vote for a town officer is eligible to hold the office of Commissioner. Any person duly registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections twenty-three (23) days next preceding Tuesday 12 December 2023 and has resided within the Manhasset Park District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding Tuesday 12 December 2023 shall be entitled to vote for Commissioner at this election. The second resolution adopted in accordance with Article 13, Section 211

and 212 of the New York Town Law, provides for a public election to be conducted at Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse #1 located at 35 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset, New York; between the hours of 12p.m. and 9p.m. on Tuesday 12 December 2023. The purpose of the election will be the selection of a Commissioner to serve on the Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners for a three year (3) term to commence on 01 January 2024 and to terminate on 31 December 2026.

So ordered by the Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners in Manhasset, New York

David Paterson

Commissioner/Secretary

Published in Manhasset, New York

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PUBLIC HEARING

Board of Zoning and Appeals

Village of Plandome Heights

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Zoning and Appeals, Village of Plandome Heights, will hold Public Hearing on October 23, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Office, 37 Orchard

Young adults will be in charge of sorting the donations and preparing them for delivery to the animal rescue. Registration is not required and this program is open to anyone wishing to participate.

Winter Outerwear Drive

October 21st from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Adults and young adults

The community is encouraged to donate winter items such as hats, gloves, scarves and new or gently used coats of all sizes. Our young adult volunteers will be sorting and packaging these items to be donated to the The INN. Registration is not required. Open to district residents only. Contact your local library or visit https://thegreatgiveback.org/ index.php/nassau to see how you can support your community. —Information compiled by Amanda Olsen

Street, Manhasset, NY 11030, for:

1. Application of Gerard and Gina Love, owners, 3 Willow Court, Plandome Heights, NY, identified on Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 3, Block 168, Lot 117, for variance from §140-26(B)2. of the Village Code, to allow installation of swimming pool (hot tub) in rear yard of existing dwelling that would create a setback of 14.5 feet from rear property line, where minimum required setback is 30 feet.

The application and plans are on file in Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, and may be examined during business hours:

Monday-Thursday 9AM4PM, Fridays 9AM- 3PM.

All interested parties may attend at the aforementioned time and place or send written communication to the Village Office to be heard. Any individual requiring special assistance to attend should notify Village Clerk Arlene Drucker, at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

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PUBLIC HEARING Board of Zoning and Appeals Village of Plandome Heights NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Zoning and Appeals, Village of Plandome Heights, will hold Public Hearing on October 23, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, for:

1. Application of Timothy Stapleton and Svetlana Polyakova, owners, 30 Summit Drive, Plandome Heights, NY, identified on Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 3, Block 28, Lot 61, for variances from §§140-26(B)2., of the Village Code, to allow installation of swimming pool in rear yard of existing dwelling that would create (i) a setback of 26 feet, 7 inches, from rear property line, where minimum required setback is 30 feet, and (ii) a setback of 24 feet, 3 inches, from side property line, where minimum required setback is 30 feet.

The application and plans are on file in Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, and may be examined during business hours:

Monday-Thursday 9AM4PM, Fridays 9AM- 3PM.

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Christ Church Manhasset is surrounded by history. In fact, the cemetery that encompasses the church predates the building, going all the way back to the 1700s. The graveyard is rich with storied characters. There is war, greed, espionage and even romance among the stones.

Those who wish to learn more about the people buried there are welcome to visit, and there is no better time than at the historic graveyard walk that took place this past Saturday. Local actors dress up in period costumes and tell the stories of the interred’s lives.

The event is spearheaded by Phyllis Sternemann, historian for Christ Church. She explained that she came to her position by way of an interest in her own family’s history. “I’ve always been fascinated with the cemetery, since it’s so old. My hobby started 25 years ago as doing some genealogy research, and then as I became more serious about it, I started doing it for other people as well as my own family. Now I serve as the historian for the church. I’m the one who gets to look at the really old record books and picture what was going on back in the day.”

Sternemann wanted to take her love of the past, the historic nature of the Church and its grounds, and turn it into a fundraiser. She had attended a similar walk at another church and wanted to bring the concept home to Manhasset. After getting the OK from her minister at that time, she began researching the names of the people buried in the cemetery.

“We have some famous names like the Onderdonk name and several others that are relevant to the neighborhood. Some members of the Hewlett family. We learned about the Cogswell family and their significance because the Daughters of the American Revolution had thought it worthwhile to place a bronze plaque on one grave in approximately 1950 or 1948 or so,” Sternemann said.

Once the list of characters is finalized, Sternemann completes

On Historic Grounds

Church graveyard tour enters fourth year

her research and then gives the information to her actors, who then fill out their performance.

“We have a complement of eight actors, each dressed in a costume appropriate for their character’s life or death, as the case may be.

I did the research about each character, and then I left the emotional component up to each actor for them to put in those characteristics that would make it interesting, funny or dramatic for their audience.”

This is the fourth year of the historic cemetery walk, with a gap for 2020 because of the pandemic. The church hopes to expand their schedule, but for now it is a single day event that is appropriate for all ages. There is a break part way through where guests sit in the church before heading back out to the graveyard. “Each actor only speaks for about four minutes and then the group walks on to the next actor. The visitors get tired so we purposely plan that there are a few actors they see in the beginning where they’re just standing there listening to them. Then they get to enter the church to sit down for the next character which rejuvenates them to continue on for a few more actors.”

The historic walk is a tangible way for people to connect with the history of the place they call home. Sternemann said that teachers have attended the walk and asked if they could bring their students or adapt the event for the classroom. “It’s totally historic. It’s very educational. We’ve had a couple of teachers who said ‘oh, I want to bring students if I could,’ or ‘is there a way we could possibly adapt it?’ We haven’t quite figured that out yet.”

Each year the featured

characters rotates. Among those being brought to life this time are Dr. James Cogswell, who served in the Revolutionary War, and his niece, Charlotte, who was an art teacher at Cooper Union in New York City in 1870. The sketch she drew of the original building is still in the church archive. “She made the sketch of what was the original church from the early 1800s. The church was first allowed to form as an organization in 1802. We think the building was actually constructed in about 1804 or 1805; it took more than a year we think. So she did that sketch before 1912 because the entire church burned down on September 11, 1912,” said Sternemann. There will also be a tinsmith who died aboard the steamship Seawanhka and a gentleman with connections to Rikers Island who was married in the church but not buried in the graveyard.

Sternemann emphasized that the event is purely historic and not religious in any way. “We just say here, look, we learned about this fascinating set of events for these people who were buried here. Isn’t it interesting that you might drive or walk past and you might not have known any of this? We’d like to share it.”

The cast of this year’s historic tour. (Photo by Christ Church Manhasset)

The actors dress in period clothing for the walk. (Photo by Christ Church Manhasset)

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Late September Flooding Crosses Nassau

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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.

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, more than nine inches of total rainfall were measured. 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.

On September 29, Ridder’s Pond overflowed into the park and onto Marcus Avenue, blocking the road.

(Credit: Susan McClellan)

Emergency crews worked on power lines on Marcus Ave., which was partially flooded, on September 29.

A NOAA map showing the area of greatest impact (shaded in green). (image from NOAA.gov)

Manhasset Pride Shines

The gloomy weather could not dampen the spirits of the Manhasset community as Manhasset Secondary School held its annual homecoming parade and game on Sept. 30. Leading up to the exciting day, Manhasset Secondary School students participated in Spirit Week where they dressed according to different themes.

The homecoming parade kicked off on Colonial Parkway as administrators, board members, community members, faculty, staff and students made their way down Plandome Road. Ahead of the parade, members of the freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes decorated their cars with balloons, banners and streamers, showcasing their school spirit. The high school band and varsity cheerleaders kept the parade route lively with music and cheers. It concluded at Manhasset Secondary School where the community gathered to watch Manhasset’s varsity football team take on Bellmore-Merrick’s Wellington C. Mepham High School.

Manhasset senior Austyn Park performed the National Anthem at the start of the game. While cheering on their home team, community members enjoyed delicious food and purchased Manhasset merchandise from the Booster Club. During halftime, the crowd was entertained with performances by the high school band and the varsity cheerleaders. Manhasset ended the homecoming festivities strong by winning the game 20-13

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

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All interested parties may attend at the aforementioned time and place or send written communication to the Village Office to be heard. Any individual requiring special assistance to attend should notify Village Clerk Arlene Drucker, at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Eugene O’Connor, Chairman Board of Zoning and Appeals Village of Plandome Heights July 27, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING Planning Board

Village of Plandome Heights

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN THAT the Planning Board, Village of Plandome Heights, will hold Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 2 , 2023, at 6 30 p.m. at Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY 11030, for

. Application of Christopher O’Connor, owner, 109 Summit Drive, Plandome Heights, NY, identified on Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 3, Block 30, Lot 274 (the “Parcel”), which was created pursuant to subdivision approval granted by the Village Planning Board in 2018 and is currently improved with a single family home, for relief from certain

conditions imposed on development of the Parcel under the decision of the Village Planning Board adopted June 12, 2018, granting preliminary subdivision approval, and ratified by the decision of the Village Planning Board adopted July 31, 2018, granting final subdivision approval (collectively, the “2018 Decision”), in order to permit certain site improvements, regrading, and disturbance of areas of the Parcel that will not comply with conditions of the 2018 Decision that require certain areas of the Parcel to remain undisturbed.

The application and plans, and the 2018 Decision, are on file in Village Office, 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY, and may be e amined during business hours Monday- Thursday 9AM-4PM, ridays AM-3PM. All interested parties may attend at the aforementioned time and place or send written communication to the Village Office to be heard. Any individual requiring special assistance to attend should notify Village Clerk Arlene Drucker, at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

enneth C. Riscica, Chairman Planning Board Village of Plandome Heights eptember 2 , 2023

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

. . AN NAT ONA ASOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THORNBURG MORTGAGE SECUR T E TR T 2006- , V. KAMAL AHMED;

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 0 , 20 , and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein . . AN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THORNBURG MORTGAGE SECURITIES

TR T 2006- is the Plaintiff and KAMAL AHMED; ET A . are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mine-

ola NY 50 , on November , 2023 at 2 30PM, premises known as 50 OLD OX ROAD, MANHASSET, NY 030 ection 3, loc 56, ot 2

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Manhasset, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed udgment nde 00 5 20 2. amantha . egal, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 3 0, estbury, New Yor 5 0, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NO-

TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00am.

APPEAL #21464 Gus and Helen Chimos; 49 Chapel Rd, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 221, Lot Zoned: Residence-A Variances from §§7000. (A) and 70- 00.2(D) to install a new gas barbecue outdoor kitchen in a side yard (not permitted) and too close to the side property line, and to install a pergola and a fireplace in a side yard (not permitted).

APPEAL #21462 KMO 361 Realty Associates (Natuzzi Italia Signs); 1950 Northern Blvd., Manhasset; Section 3, Block 219, Lot 9; Zoned: Business-A Parking District Variance from 70- 6( )( ) (f) to erect wall signs that are too high above the ground.

APPEAL #21471 - KMO361 Realty Associates (Arc’Teryx Sign); 1950 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset; Section 3, Block

219, Lot 9; Zoned: Business-A/Parking District Variance from §70- 6. ( ) (f) to erect wall signs that are too high above the ground. Plans are available for public viewing athttps://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. . Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting at https:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive.

Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a A hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per spea er.

Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals

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IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the th day

of October, 2023 at 7 00 PM, at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, NY 030.

. Amended application of Mr. Mrs. Michael Weiss, Hewlett Lane, Port Washington, NY 11050 also nown as ection 6, loc 58, Lot 114A for an appeal of the determination of the Building Superintendent that variances of §§ 240-6L. 2409(E), 240-9(I)(1)(c) and 2499(C) is not required. The applicant seeks to construct a two-story, single-family dwelling where the Building Superintendent has determined that the proposed lot coverage is 5,225 s.f. (25.77%) where the maximum permitted is 4,055.6 sf (20%); proposed floor area 7,107.3 s.f. where the maximum permitted is 5.060 s.f. proposed rear yard setback is 10.1 ft. where the maximum permitted is 25 ft., the proposed rear yard patio setback is 0.0 ft. where the minimum required is 10 ft.

2. Application of JMP Investments LLC, 124 Walnut Lane, Manhasset, NY 11050 also known as Section 3, Block 190, Lot 119, for variances of §§24010(C), 240-10(I)(1), 1191(A) of the Code of the Village of lower Hill. The applicant seeks to construct

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Manhasset High School took on Wellington C. Mepham High School for its homecoming game on Sept. 30.

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a swimming pool, fence and pool equipment where the proposed lot coverage is 25.58% (4,863 s.f.) where the maximum permitted is 25% (4,751.98 s.f.); the proposed swimming pool with a 16.4’ setback on Dogwood Lane is located in a front yard, when pools are not permitted in a front yard; a proposed fence with a 10’ setback is located in a front yard on Dogwood Lane, when fences are not permitted in a front yard; the proposed pool equipment with a 48’ setback, is located in a front yard when structures are not permitted in a front yard.

3. Application of Mr. Eduard Aronov, 72 Knollwood Road W., also known as Section 6, Block B4, Lot 31, for variance of §240-13(C) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to construct a swimming pool, patio and pool equipment where the proposed lot coverage is 32.5% (3,638.99 s.f.) when the maximum permitted is 30% (3,234.53 s.f.)

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk,

at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals

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Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York

Dated: October 11, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Design Review Board of the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 7:00PM at Village Hall. Village Hall is located at 55 Manhasset Avenue, Manhasset, NY.

The following application will be reviewed at the meeting:

DRB2023-10 Application of Ms. Mavroson, 44 Colonial Drive , is seeking review of a proposed swimming pool in the rear yard, location of the pool equipment, and a retaining wall.

DRB2023-11 Application of Mr. Mrs. Baydar, 28 Bayview Road, is seeking review of a pro- posed second-story addition to enclose a second- oor roof terrace.

BY ORDER OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

Isabel DeSousa, Chairman

Katherine Hannon, Village Clerk October 5, 2023

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Coalition Of Nassau County Youth Service Agencies Legislative Breakfast

North Hempstead Town Councilmembers Robert Troiano Jr., Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte attended the Coalition of Nassau County Youth Service Agencies’ legislative breakfast on Sept. 22.

The Coalition is made up of 36 non-profit organizations that share a common goal to promote programs and initiatives that benefit young people and their families.

This includes programs dedicated to mental health, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and afterschool programming. Tom Bruno was recognized with the Ann M. Irving Youth Advocate Award. Town officials presented him with a proclamation of recognition in honor of this achievement and for his work with local youth.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead Named A Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community By New York State

The Town of North Hempstead is proud to announce that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has officially designated North Hempstead as a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community. This new certification comes after many years of tireless work throughout the community to ensure that North Hempstead is doing all that it can to build a more resilient, sustainable local environment.

“The Town’s designation as a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community is the culmination of significant hard work and dedication by both our Climate Smart Communities Task Force, as well as the Town Board,” Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “I want to thank the members of the Task Force for their invaluable contributions toward this significant milestone, and I look forward to continuing to advance the Town’s sustainability efforts through numerous environmental initiatives as we look to protect our environment for generations to come.”

“A significant priority for me as an elected official has been the protection and preservation of our local environment,” said Councilmember Veronica Lurvey. “Since the Town Board created the Climate Smart Communities Task Force in 2021, the Town has been heading toward bronze certification through a variety of important envi-

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ronmental projects. I am so proud of all of the work we have done to become a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community, and I can promise that the Town will continue to work diligently to preserve and promote a resilient local environment for future generations to enjoy.”

“For years, North Hempstead has exemplified its dedication to environmental stewardship, and today’s Bronze Certification as a Climate Smart Community by the NYSDEC is a testament to our collective efforts,” said Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte. “We’ve embraced sustainable practices, reduced our carbon footprint, and fostered a resilient local environment. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding this beautiful community for generations to come.”

To become a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community, local governments must meet certain requirements set by the NYSDEC. The program provides guidance to local governments on best practices for mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Per the NYSDEC, “Certified communities

are the foremost leaders in the state; they have gone beyond the CSC pledge by completing and documenting a suite of actions that mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local level.”

The Town of North Hempstead has been at the forefront of environmental conservation on Long Island. Some of North Hempstead’s recent environmental initiatives include:

• Using multiple alternative fuel vehicles, such as plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars, for municipal business.

• Participating in a Solarize North Hempstead campaign to reduce solar project costs through joint purchasing.

• Completing energy code enforcement training on best practices for code compliance officers and other municipal officers.

• Adopting a benchmarking policy to track and report the energy use of the Town’s municipal buildings.

• Using goats to help remove invasive species from Town property without the use of pesticides.

• Raising and releasing quail to combat the increasing tick population.

• Adopting a local law that prohibits landscapers and Town employees from operating gas-powered leaf blowers between June 15 and Sept. 15 to reduce noise and air pollution and gasoline usage during

Town Halloween Events

The Town of North Hempstead has announced its Halloween events slated for the end of October. Call 311 for more information about the events.

• Senior Halloween Dances

Friday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m.

(Charles J. Fuschillo Park on Carle Road in Carle Place)

Friday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.

(Clinton G. Martin Park)

A light lunch, dessert, music, dancing and games for seniors in the Town of North Hempstead. Reservations are required, please call 311 or 516-869-6311 to RSVP.

• Howl-O-Ween

Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. (Michael J. Tully Park—Dog Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park)

A doggie Halloween festival and pet costume contest. A free family

event featuring music, crafts, giveaways and more. Prizes for best dog costume and best human/ dog duo costumes. All dogs must be leashed during the event.

• Spooky Walk

Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

(Clark Botanic Garden, Albertson)

• Not-So-Spooky Walk

Sunday, Oct. 29 from 12 p.m.

to 4 p.m. (Clark Botanic Garden, Albertson)

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco from The Town of North Hempstead website (northhempsteadny.gov)

times when the public spends peak time outdoors.

• Adopting a new Townwide tree policy that safeguards our tree canopy throughout the Town.

• Installing native plantings and pollinator gardens each year in our park system to provide habitat for pollinators, absorb stormwater and greenhouse gases, reduce irrigation and inputs like fertilizers, and beautify our properties.

• Hosting home sustainability educational workshops each year on sustainable yard care, gardening with native plants, and creating rain gardens.

• Selling discounted rain barrels and composters to residents to help reduce waste, decrease stormwater pollution and conserve water.

• Replacing lights throughout the Town - including in Town Buildings, exterior lights, and street lights – with LED lights.

• Hosting a recycling program designed to properly dispose of Number 5 plastics.

• Adopting an Organics Management Plan to reduce food waste and lessen the impact of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Repopulating Manhasset Bay with oysters to enhance water quality.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

From the left: Coalition of Nassau County Youth Service Agencies Second Vice President Lynette Batts, Councilmember Robert Troiano Jr., Coalition of Nassau County Youth Service Agencies Secretary Tom Bruno, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, and Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte at the Coalition of Nassau County Youth Service Agencies Legislative Breakfast. (Contributed photo)

Motorcycle pug from a previous town Howl-O-Ween.

(Photo from the Town of North Hempstead Faceook)