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Glen Cove News: Tribute and Honor Foundation announces honorees (See page 4) Oyster Bay News: New candy, ice cream shop opens in Oyster Bay (See page 9)

City Council adopts proposed 2024 budget (See page 3)

Vernon School band honors Billy Joel during street renaming (See page 10)

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Glen Cove City Council Adopts Proposed 2024 Budget No increase in taxes

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he Glen Cove City Council on Oct. 24 held its second hearing on the proposed 2024 budget. The total budget is approximately $63.5 million. There will be no tax increases for residents, and a 5.83 percent decrease in taxes for commercial properties. “It’s very frightening how we’re starting to turn on our thermostats now,” Panzenbeck said. “The cost of home heating oil, gasoline for your car, gas to heat your house, chopped meat is $4.99, $5.99 a pound. It’s very difficult for a lot of people.” Panzenbeck also addressed a claim that there is an increase in assessment that causes a bump up in taxes.

“It is not true,” Panzenbeck said. “The zero percent tax increase, while we’re still levy is adjusted. If you take a look at your able to take care of incredibly important tax payment for 2021, 2022 and 2023, and needs of the city, especially including the I happen to have mine here, they are adjustment much needed for the EMS within a penny. So unless you’ve to retain them,” said Glen Cove done something substantial City Councilwoman Barbara to your home, added a dorPeebles. mer, added a room, added The proposed 2024 buda pool, whatever people get recommends approxI want to say, as I say do to increase their taxes imately $1.1 million be almost every year, or you incurred a late allocated towards EMS, budgeting should not be an increase of $110,323. fee, your taxes were flat.” a one-year exercise. We The budget can be “I too am pleased that viewed at glencoveny.gov/ residents will not see have to manage this. city-council-documents/ higher taxes in 2024, how—Councilwoman by scrolling down to “Resoever I am quite concerned Marsha Silverman lutions” and clicking “2023how that was done,” said 10-24 Support 2024 Budget.” Councilwoman Marsha SilverNo comments were made and the man. “The budget was a one-year hearing was closed. The Glen Cove City budget, again, as always, and I continue to Council adopted the proposed budget. say that we must do longer term planning.” However, some residents did express Silverman cited concerns of relying on concerns, or asked questions, during the one-shot revenues, such as utilizing buildpublic comment section about the budget. ing fees for revenues. “I’m delighted that it’s another year of “I want to say as I say almost every year,

budgeting should not be a one-year exercise, we have to manage this,” Silverman said. “I know our comptroller does a good job with this, but we have to be very careful that when there are risks, we manage those risks and we continue to improve where we are, and stop some of these risky practices.” Despite her concern, Silverman voted in favor of the budget. “I think we all know this, all the budgets come with some risks, and there’s some benefits to it,” said Councilwoman Fugazy Scagliola. “Some of those risks are those big payments we’re expecting from RXR [Realty]. We’ve got to hope they come in. I also think it’s important to know we’ve had a great two years. We’ve had a [great] situation with the idea of the [American Rescue Plan Act] funds coming in and then with our interest rates. We were only expecting about $100,000 for our interest this year, and we’re going to close probably with over $1 million. There’s just been some things that have been in our favor, and it helped us with the shortfall in the budget this year.”

2023 Statewide Ballot Proposal 1: Constitutional Amendment Removing The Debt Limit On Small City School Districts On Nov. 7, 2023, New Yorkers will be asked to vote on whether to approve an amendment to the New York State Constitution that would eliminate the constitutional debt limit for small city school districts (ballot proposal 1). The change would align the constitutional borrowing limits of small city school districts with the limits that apply to other public districts. The proposed amendment would

remove the 5 percent constitutional limitation on the amount of debt that small city school districts can incur for educational purposes. This would place small city school districts on constitutional equal footing with public school districts in New York State, whose borrowing limits are set by statute, and which may be modified by the Legislature more easily than amending the constitutional

amendment. If voters approve ballot proposal 1, the amendment would eliminate the constitutional debt limit that is imposed on small city schools and would subject them to the same limits imposed by statute on other independent public school districts. This historic ballot proposal stands as a testament to New York’s commitment to education and the pursuit of a brighter

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unday, Sept. 24 marked the day the Tribute and Honor Foundation announced the honorees for the Third Annual Phoenix Rising Awards. At the event, it was also announced that a scholarship had been established by the young foundation in honor of Korean War veteran Ben Faran. The free press event was held at the North Shore Historical Museum with the purpose of announcing the individuals and organizations to be honored at the Phoenix Rising Awards ceremony, which will be held on Feb. 3, 2024, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York. In spite of the rain, there was a strong turnout for the press event including veterans, veteran supporters, liaison members, community leaders, elected officials, and many others from across Long Island. Anthony Anzalone, a lifelong Glen Cove resident and a retired Army Colonel with 28 years of service, will be presented the Foundation’s Legacy Award for being a veteran with a longtime commitment to serving fellow veterans, and the community. In addition to his many military honors, Anzalone is a longtime member of Glen Cove American Legion Post 76, where he serves as Adjutant to the post. Luke Whitting will be receiving the Foundation’s Leadership Award for his exemplary leadership in serving fellow veterans and the community. Sergeant Whitting is Commander of American Legion Post 336 with multiple deployments including Afghanistan and Fort Bragg before being honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in January of 2020. Chad Ryals will be receiving the Foundation’s Community Service Award for going above and beyond the call of duty in serving fellow veterans and the people of the North Shore. Ryals is not only recognized for his role as Chaplain at James E. Donahue VFW Post 347, he is also recipient of three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star, and created a crisis hotline for veterans. Dave Christie, longtime member of VFW Post 347, will be receiving the Foundation’s Volunteer Award not only for his

Community turns out for the Tribute and Honor Foundation’s announcement event

The eight 2024 Phoenix Rising Award Recipients were named on September 24 at an Announcement Event and Press Conference hosted by the Tribute and Honor Foundation at the North Shore Historical Museum in Glen Cove. From left to right: Tony Anzalone, Howard Stilwagin (standing in for Luke Whitting), Chad Ryals, Dave Christie, Derek Dalance, Mark Chamberlain representing Honor Flight Long Island, and Jenny and Stefan Hespeler. 2024 award recipients Wayne and Lisa Cohen were helping with a Wreaths Across America event and were not able to attend. (Photo courtesy the Tribute and Honor Foundation)

two Navy deployments onboard the USS Bennington, but also for his active membership of 25 years in the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department. He is now a 50-year life member of the department. Derek Valance, lifelong Glen Cove resident, former Navy SEAL and current Glen Cove Police officer will be receiving the Tribute and Honor Foundation’s Impact Award for his service and strong impact on the community as both a veteran and a first responder. Lisa and Wayne Cohen, both non-veterans, will be receiving the Foundation’s Homefront Award, an award presented to non-veteran individuals for their outstanding service to the veteran community. Their service to the community comes from their membership in Rolling Thunder New York Chapter 6. They are also supporters of many veteran causes across Long Island and beyond. The Tribute and Honor Foundation’s Front Runner Award is presented to an organization that has made a major impact by being the “front runner” in supporting veterans and the families of our veterans. The recipient of this award will be Honor Flight Long Island. The organization is a regional hub in the national

Honor Flight Network with a mission to honor America’s World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans by providing an all-expenses-paid, round-trip excursion to their Memorials in Washington DC.

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The Foundation’s Awareness and Remembrance Award is presented to individuals who have worked to heighten awareness as it relates to the alarming rate of suicide among our service members and veterans. The award recipients who were named this past Saturday to receive the 2024 Awareness and

Remembrance Award are Stefan and Jenny Hespeler. The Hespelers are veteran advocates and founders of Operation VEST, an organization with a mission to eradicate suicide one person at a time by addressing the different needs of our veteran population. President of the Glen Cove City PBA Ryan Nardone, commented “We could not be more proud of Officer Derek Valance and are pleased he will be receiving this honor. Having grown up in Glen Cove, not only does he have a strong grasp on the needs of the community, his experience in having served our nation as a Navy SEAL brings a wealth of knowledge in protecting our residents. We are fortunate to have Officer Derek Valance on the force. The Glen Cove PBA congratulates Officer Derek Valance and all of those who will be honored.” The Tribute and Honor Foundation (formerly Phoenix Rising Committee) began in December of 2021 in response to the devastating fire that occurred at VFW Post 347 in August of that year. To date, with the gracious support of the community, the young veteran support organization has helped sponsor programs such as the VetNow Program at

the Glen Cove Library, and has honored close to 20 Long Island veterans and veteran supporters via the Phoenix Rising Awards. Over $40,000 has been raised to aid Glen Cove’s local VFW post with the rebuild of their hall following a devastating fire in August of 2021. “As proud as I am of our board, liaison members, and volunteers, our ability to make a difference has been thanks to the support and caring of the people of Glen Cove, Long Island, and beyond. We have an incredible community and our veterans should be supported at every opportunity. I am pleased that our foundation has been able to help and we have high hopes that we are going to be able to do much more,” said Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, president of the foundation. Reached at his home in Glen Cove, Henryk Nowicki, Commander of VFW Post 347, and 2023 recipient of the Leadership Award added, “This group has not only helped raise significant funds to help with the rebuild of VFW Post 347, but they have also put together a very impressive annual event honoring all of our veterans. I was also very pleased to hear about the Tribute and Honor Foundation’s scholarship being established to honor Korean War Veteran and former Commander of the Post, Ben Farnan. Our Post is grateful to everyone in the city and nearby communities who have helped make the rebuild of our Post possible.” Tickets to the Feb. 3 Awards Ceremony and Fundraising Gala are already on sale via the foundation’s website noted below. The event will be held at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, NY starting at 6 p.m. Discounts are available to veterans, for tables of 10, and to those who purchase tickets early. The Tribute and Honor Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. For information on the foundation or to purchase tickets or sponsorships in support of the foundation’s upcoming Awards Ceremony and Fundraising Gala visit www.phoenixrisingawards.com. —Submitted by Tribute and Honor Foundation

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Check In The Storm: Checkmate Hate

n Sept. 10, 2023, for the first time ever, CHESSanity teamed up with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, creating a memorable Chess-In-The-Park event for many years to come. It has almost been a decade since the first notable Chess-In-The-Park was hosted, where CHESSanity decided to host its event on the historical grounds of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, a legendary museum in Glen Cove, known for its instructive exhibits that teach the history of the Holocaust, educating many on the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying, and intolerance. Shortly after the departure of CHESSanity’s founders, chess masters Wesley Wang and Warren Wang from Jericho, the responsibility of CHESSanity was passed onto Weijie-Jay Li, another student from Jericho. Knowing Weijie personally, I knew he had the ability to continue CHESSanity’s legacy. Judging from how well things have been going since then, it is pretty evident that I was right about him. It seemed to be a perfectly fine day on Sept. 10, and everything seemed to be going smoothly for a couple of hours as the event was being prepared. Although the weather forecast predicted some rain later that day, we thought it would be no big issue at the time, and we were excited that it might be a recurrence of “Check In The Rain”, where CHESSanity’s Chess-In-ThePark event in 2018 experienced a drizzle, which made the environment all more thrilling and one to remember. However, the weather surpassed our expectations of a little drizzle, as instead of a recurrence of “Check In The Rain,” it turned out to be more of a “Check In The Storm.” The rain became so heavy, to the point where it seemed that the event would have to be canceled. However, the volunteers preparing the event made it possible for the event to continue, putting in all their effort to move everything set up outside into the museum, even after being soaked entirely from the rain. In addition, Michael Li, a very talented young chess player who came up with the idea of this event with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, was one of the few recognizable people present at the event that I knew personally. As a former competitive chess player myself, I still find it unbelievable how much things have changed. With many of the older chess players who inspired me when I was starting chess, it is evident what a great effect they have had on our upcoming generation of chess players. A major example of this would be the well-known Liran Zhou, a two-time world champion, who accomplished the national master title at the young age of 9 and is now a sophomore at Jericho High School. Having used to play in Chess-In-The-Park events in the past years, he is now volunteering at the events

CHESSanity’s 10th annual Chess-In-The-Park event being held inside the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (Photos by Jody Xu)

The event had to be moved inside of the museum, due to the heavy rain. just like the rest of us chess players in high school, helping the younger generation of chess players just like the way we received inspiration from other older chess players who used to volunteer at CHESSanity, who are now in college. Things have changed a lot since the past Chess-In-The-Park events, with the past pandemic changing the way of tournament play, affecting many chess players in mainly negative ways. However, the pandemic could also be considered a revival for the game of chess, as chess spiked up in popularity from online chess, and allowed people who have never played the game before to experience the true game of strategy. Not only that, one of the major film releases during the period of the pandemic, The Queen’s Gambit, significantly increased the popularity of chess, as orders of chess sets shortly after its release increased up

Liran Zhou (standing), watching a blitz chess game between Michael Li and Edison Huang.

to around 87 percent, while sales of chess books spiked up to around 600 percent, according to CNN. In the film series, The Queen’s Gambit featured some of the most well-known actors today, Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, which allowed people who didn’t even know how the game of chess worked to be captivated and thrilled by not just the game of chess, but so much more. Subsequently, this 10th Chess-In-ThePark event would turn out to be a major success, as many players of all ages attended the event despite the harsh weather, and the excitement of the atmosphere did not disappoint. Local major TV networks were there capturing media coverage at the event, including Newsday TV, Fox 5, and News 12. With the event consisting of many popular chess variants such as blitz chess and bughouse, the competitiveness of the players proved to be evident, as they were eager to start each round of the tournament despite winning or losing, taking time in between rounds to explore the exhibitions provided by the museum. Some might disagree with me on this, and claim that the harsh weather throughout this event was unfortunate and didn’t allow us to experience the environment of playing chess outside. While this is true, you could argue that it was a blessing in disguise, portraying that an event could still be successful with the help and courage of others, and how people could still enjoy a memorable experience under such circumstances. Seeing how this chess community never failed to continue increasing their enthusiasm for the game, we are looking forward to continuing the legacy of Wesley and Warren’s work of Chess-In-The-Park, and hope to pass on the legacy to the next generation of upcoming players in CHESSanity. —By Thomas Li, a junior at The Wheatley School. Li is a chess candidate master, documenting the continuation of the great legacy of CHESSanity, founded by Wesley Wang and Warren Wang in 2014.

Correction: In the Glen Cove Voting Guide that ran in the Oct. 25 edition of the Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot, candidate Roni-Sue Jenkins was not included. The Record Pilot apologizes for this mistake. Council Member, City of Glen Cove Roni Sue Jenkins REP, CON Roni-Sue Jenkins is co-founder of a women’s website and advocate for women; with a marketing and finance degree. Jenkins spent her career in advertising, winning numerous awards. She has three children, is a past PTA President, active member of our schools, has coached several youth sports teams and received numerous recognitions as a “Hometown

Hero.” She is an 18 year committee member of the DRI, a Hibernian, emcee of the St. Patricks Day Parade and a top fundraiser for the National MS Society. A long-time resident, Jenkin’s marketing background is a valuable asset- her knowledge and skills can help promote local businesses, events, and initiatives, contributing to the overall well-being of the area. Effective communication and outreach are crucial for creating positive change.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Paint Late Adult Night There will be an open studio for adults at ClayNation, 38 Forest Ave. in Glen Cove, from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is an $8 studio fee plus the cost of your project. This event is for people ages 18 and up. Enjoy a tranquil, creative alternative to the bar scene and choose from a variety of projects. The studio will provide everything needed, and feel free to bring your own snacks, drinks and anything else you want to get the creative juices flowing.

Get crafty at ClayNation in Glen Cove. (Photo courtesy Getty Images)

SATURDAY, NOV. 4 Glen Cove Chamber 21st Annual Gala “An Evening In Paris” Join the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Metropolitan in Glen Cove, 37 Pratt Blvd., for an evening of culinary delights, cocktail hour and open bar, desserts by St. Rocco’s Bakery, raffles and silent auction and more. The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce will also be honoring outstanding individuals in the community. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available. Visit glencovechamber.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 Pridereaders Do you enjoy reading LGBTQIA+ books? If so, then you don’t want to miss this chance to meet and network with other like-minded readers at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. Discuss This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Register online at glencovelibrary.org.

Lowering Prescription Drug Costs This informative workshop at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St. in Oyster Bay, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., will provide you with information on the demographics of prescriptions in the U.S. today. Prescription safety will be addressed, as well as education on how to reduce the cost of medications. With the spiraling costs of medicines, more Americans are subject to high costs, causing major concerns. Attend this educational workshop and learn how you may save money on your prescriptions; don’t ever pay more than you have to. This program is presented by Senior Services of North

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Estate Planning Workshop Join attorney Kathleen Rose at the Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. for an informative presentation on wills, trusts, probate and Medicaid. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Singles Teddy Roosevelt Professional Tour + Nature Walk 7-in-Heaven Singles Events is hosting a private tour of Teddy Roosevelt’s House at Sagamore Hill, 20 Sagamore Hill Road in Oyster Bay, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This is the (Photo courtesy Lauren perfect event for Feldman) singles who love history. All ages are welcome. Register at 7inheaven.com. Tickets are $24

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

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PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS TO BE HELD IN PSC CASES 23-G-0225, 23-G-0226 – NATIONAL GRID NY AND NATIONAL GRID FOR GAS SERVICE On April 28, 2023, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY (KEDNY) and KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (KEDLI)(collectively, the Companies) filed amendments to their gas tariff schedules proposing to increase their annual gas delivery revenues effective March 31, 2024. KEDNY proposes to increase its revenues by $414 million (a 28 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 17 percent increase in total revenues). KEDLI proposes to increase its revenues by $228 million (a 24 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 14 percent increase in total revenues). Although the actual bill impacts of these proposed changes on any particular customer class will vary based upon revenue allocation and rate design, the Companies state that a typical KEDNY residential heating customer will have a $30.95 average monthly bill increase and a typical KEDLI residential heating customer will have a $28.52 average monthly bill increase. The Companies state that the rate increases are largely due to the need to invest in critical infrastructure to comply with Federal and State pipeline safety mandates, increased costs to deliver expanded energy efficiency and other demand reduction offerings, and economic factors such as rising cost of material due to inflation, increased contractor costs, and increases in property taxes. The Companies state that their rate filings are focused on delivering safe and reliable service, meeting the needs of customers, and advancing the fossil fuel emission reduction goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The Companies also propose a moderated program to effectively maintain the current pace of leak prone pipe replacements through a more targeted replacement strategy; aggressively repair gas leaks and target the repair of high-emitting leaks through the use of advanced leak detection technology; continue or expand customer oriented initiatives to ensure energy affordability, improve customer experience and maintain customer satisfaction; improve the resiliency of the distribution system by investing in automation, safety valves, and storm hardening projects; and continue or expand many CLCPA-supporting initiatives such as non-pipe alternatives, energy efficiency and demand response programs. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public statement hearings will be held before Administrative Law Judges James A. Costello and/or Maureen F. Leary on: DATE: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 LOCATION: Brooklyn Central Library The Dweck Center 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, New York 11238 TIME: Information Session 1:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearing 1:30 p.m. DATE: LOCATION: TIME: DATE: LOCATION: TIME: DATE: LOCATION: TIME: DATE: LOCATION:

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Where The Wild Things Are: The STAR Foundation

Exotic, unwanted and wild animals find shelter at LI animal facility the education program, which brings these animals around Long Island for teaching purposes. This is different from a petting exhibition in that the wild animals are only handled by certified staff. The programs are a way of educating the public about these animals and keeps them from being euthanized. “We don’t exploit our animals, we do not take anyone somewhere that’s going to cause them distress. If an animal is not happy with being handled and being shown to people, we don’t do it. So if the animal is adjusted to that, we feel it’s appropriate to use it for an educational purpose,” said Ketchum.

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ori Ketchum, one of the directors of the Save The Animals Rescue Foundation, spends her days fielding calls, feeding creatures, and cleaning up poop. Lots of poop. Her facility in Middle Island is the premier rescue for injured wildlife, unwanted unusual pets, and abandoned exotic animals. When the NYPD seized a baby wallaby that was being exhibited illegally earlier this year, her team sprang into action. The wallaby is being cared for at the facility and will soon be housed in a permanent marsupial shelter. The rescue is a non-profit that is staffed by volunteers. They care for a huge variety of animals, from baby possums rescued from their mother’s dead body to abandoned tortoises and wounded owls. Neglected and discarded pets are a persistent problem. “You really shouldn’t have these animals in homes. Unfortunately a lot of the exotic animals are not actually designated illegal to have, it’s just impractical for the animal or the person who brings it home to have them.” Ketchum said. Escaped exotics are another way these animals find themselves in STAR’s care. “Either they lost it and didn’t know how to go about looking for something they weren’t supposed to have or dumped it and didn’t care. We get reports of people seeing these bizarre things. And you can never say ‘that’s impossible.’ Most people who have them aren’t going to come forward and say I lost this.” One example is the Tegu lizard now living at STAR. A woman found the lizard under her shed and was feeding it cat food. She called the rescue as the weather began to get cold, out of concern for the animal’s well being. Wild animals that are injured and cannot care for themselves may also be a candidate for rescue and rehabilitation, such as the great horned owl in care at press time. Others, such as the two oyster catchers, have sustained a disabling injury and should go to the long-term care of another qualified facility. Animals who are permanent residents and are docile enough may be added to

A fawn in care with two injured legs.

A volunteer comforts a rescued duck.

A baby fox. (Photos by STAR Foundation)

STAR is the only local facility that could properly care for the sloths from Sloth Encounters if they were to be removed. This is because of the very specific requirements to keep the sloths healthy and safe. “Sloths require a lot more than just some fencing and a house. They require 90 to 100 percent humidity. They grow algae on their hair that you need to have there. It’s part of their whole system. They poop like three pounds at a time. They have to have fresh leaves; you can’t just go snap off an oak branch, you have to have the right kind of vegetation. It has to be fresh and growing. We have a couple of glasswalled pens where we would temporarily house whatever comes in, do the best we can and move it on,” said Ketchum. Living at STAR would be temporary while arrangements were made to transfer them to one of several sanctuaries in the southern United States, where they would remain for the rest of their lives. Because they were not raised in the wild, these sloths cannot return to the jungles of South America, where they belong. Like most wild animals, sloths do not want to interact with people. Ketchum said, “one of the number one things about sloths is they don’t want to be handled. They’re not cuddly. They need to be left alone, they move slow. They have very delicate digestive systems and ecosystems on their bodies, and you shouldn’t be handling them. So taking them into people’s homes, to hold them and take pictures, is bad for them.” There is no way to know how many or what kinds of exotic animals are living on Long Island in private homes. In the past, there have been amnesty days

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Hochul Announces Renewable Energy Is Moving Forward In New York 70 percent of the state’s electricity to be from renewable sources by 2030

overnor Kathy Hochul recently announced the largest state investment in renewable energy in United States history, demonstrating New York’s leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. The conditional awards include three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power 2.6 million New York homes and deliver approximately 12 percent of New York’s electricity needs once completed. When coupled with two marquee offshore wind blade and nacelle manufacturing facilities, this portfolio of newly announced projects is expected to create approximately 8,300 family-sustaining jobs and spur $20 billion in economic development investments statewide, including developer-committed investments to support disadvantaged communities. Today’s announcement supports progress toward New York’s goal for 70 percent of the state’s electricity to come from renewable

sources by 2030 – and nine gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035 – on the path to a zero-emission grid as required by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Following these awards, New York will now have enough operating, contracted, and under development renewable energy projects to supply 79 percent of the state’s 2030 electricity needs with renewable energy. “New York continues to set the pace for our nation’s transition to clean energy,” Governor Hochul said. “An investment of this magnitude is about more than just fighting climate change – we’re creating good-paying union jobs, improving the reliability of our electric grid, and generating significant benefits in disadvantaged communities. Today, we are taking action to keep New York’s climate goals within reach, demonstrating to the nation how to recalibrate in the wake of global economic challenges while driving us toward a greener and more prosperous

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future for generations to come.” This announcement comes after Hochul’s veto of a bill proposing to expand the wind project near Long Beach. In her veto memo, Hochul cites the duplicative nature of the bill, and her concern that it will cause confusion. Additionally, Hochul stated that objections by the City Council of Long Beach over the alienation of parkland contributed to her decision. “It is incumbent on renewable energy developers to cultivate and maintain strong ties to their host communities throughout the planning, siting, and operation of all large-scale projects. Here, the City Council of Long Beach, the host community for the wind power project, has made clear that, while it supports the State’s efforts to transition from the use of fossil fuels, it would not support or authorize any alienation of parkland in furtherance of this project.” —Information compiled by Amanda Olsen

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Tickets Available For Wine Tasting Hosted By Girl Scouts Of Nassau County The rescued wallaby has adjusted well. where people can surrender their exotics to local authorities, but they require careful planning to prevent facilities from being overwhelmed. There is proposed legislation to add an exotic animal definition to the state laws governing the possession of wild and domestic animals. Even if the change is made, there will always be a need for places like the STAR Foundation. STAR is always seeking dedicated adult volunteers and donations. They also have some legal pets for adoption. For more information, visit savetheanimalsrescue.org. For General inquiries or questions, email info@savetheanimalsrescue.org. For Urgent wildlife assistance, call (631) 736-8207.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced today that tickets are now on sale for its annual wine-tasting fundraising event, which will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park. Wine and Dine to Help Her Shine,” is an elegant evening in support of the Girl Scout mission to ensure that every girl in Nassau County can experience the benefits of being a Girl Scout without barriers. This year’s event allows guests to bid on luxury raffle baskets and participate in an auction highlighting wine-inspired experiences. The ‘Wine and Dine to Help Her Shine’ event encapsulates our mission to empower girls throughout Nassau County,” said Randell Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We have seen

firsthand how support from the community helps Girl Scouts learn, grow, discover—and shine. Aside from savoring exceptional wines and cuisine, this event is about investing in girls’ futures, breaking down barriers, and fostering a community that believes in the potential of every girl.” This event promises to be an inspiring evening as we showcase how girls are shining throughout Nassau County while featuring a diverse portfolio of unique wines that celebrate and elevate women, as well as some Long Island wineries. The wine selections will be thoughtfully paired with gourmet dishes meticulously crafted by award-winning executive chef, Tom Gloster. Guests can also bid on specialty raffle baskets and

exclusive event experiences, all while creating lasting memories and enjoying the newly renovated venue, situated amidst the picturesque Eisenhower Park. All proceeds raised will be dedicated to ensuring all girls in Nassau County have an opportunity to participate and thrive in Girl Scouts and have experiences that will help them shine! The event is both an opportunity to indulge in fine wines and cuisines, and witness firsthand how support for Girl Scouts of Nassau County transforms the lives of countless girls in the community. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit gsnc.org/ helphershine. —Submitted by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

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Where To Find Superior Nature Writing If you are reading this column I am thinking you might be interested in reading superior nature writing, either in periodicals or in books. I recommend several New York Times columnists, Margaret Roach, Margaret Renkl, Jennifer Ackerman, and Robin Wall Kimmerer. Most of them have also written excellent books. Margaret Wall Kimmerer is the author of the best selling book, Braiding Sweet Grass. If you are a subscriber to the New York Times then you have no problem going to their website and putting in each author’s name to see their list of articles. If you are not a subscriber you are still allowed ten free searches each month. Also if you know a subscriber they can gift you articles free. The first article that I remember noticing Margaret Renkl’s name attached was on June 13, 2022, “Helping Very Hungry Caterpillars Become Butterflies-It’s Complicated.” She writes about buying common milkweed plants at a plant nursery just because she sees Monarch caterpillars on the plants even though she has already got this plant in her garden. She wants to save the caterpillars. She keeps them protected indoors until they emerge from their chrysalis’ and then she releases them outdoors. In her yard the Monarch caterpillars are plagued by parasites from other insects and often don’t survive. She hates to interfere with nature but she wants to save Monarch butterflies, which are an endangered species. Jennifer Ackerman writes mainly about birds. After I read a very flattering review in the New York Times about her new book, What an Owl Knows. I borrowed the audiotape of it from the public library and am now listening to this wonderfully detailed and

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comprehensive book on owls. I am learning so much. She has also written other books such as The Bird Way, a new look at how birds talk, work, play, parent and think, which I will read next. I was introduced to her writing from her columns in the New York Times. One recent article on June 7, 2023, “What Owls’ Silent Flight Tells Us About the World, Being quiet and inconspicuous has its advantages,” is a good introduction to her book about owls. From her article on May 29, 2020, during the COVID pandemic, “What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them,” she writes how the lack of people during lockdown was a boon, it appears, for wildlife: “...birds appeared to be thriving with the dip in noise and light and air pollution, along with emptied-out parks and public gardens that are usually a crush of people and traffic congestion. Here in the United States, ravens normally on edge around their nests in Yosemite were more relaxed, even playful in the empty parking lots, and endangered piping plovers had the beaches to themselves.” Margaret Roach writes about native plant gardening. Reading The Ideal Lawn Needs Little Mowing, published on September

24, 2023, prompted me to buy poverty oat grass seeds to try on a patch of my lawn. Some other really interesting articles are about blind birders who rely on listening. “For Some Birders, Listening is Everything,” August 6, 2023, and local people saving monarchs by raising them in their homes, “Blazing Their Own Path Toward Saving the Monarchs, October 25, 2023. This article describes a woman’s successful efforts to stop the cutting of common milkweed along NYC roads by work crews. Monarch butterflies depend on this plant to feed their caterpillars. If you have any questions contact me at

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Learning Mandarin As An Old Dog “I’m learning Mandarin.” I told my husband this eagerly as we were getting ready to go for a walk. I think I could have knocked him over with a feather. “Why??” was his incredulous response. Now, dear readers, lest you think that at my age, one cannot teach an old dog like me new tricks, the importance of continuing education, regardless of the topic, is vital to keep one’s mind agile. I got the idea from an old theatre friend of mine, who stated that she was learning Spanish on the Duolingo app and strongly recommended it. I was interested in Chinese and Japanese culture for many years, so I decided to give Mandarin a whirl. This is not the first time that I wished to learn a new language. In my early teen years, I often found myself at Levittown Public Library in the “Foreign Language” section. I pored over books for endless amounts of time, and finally settled on a book of the French language. To this day, I can only count to five. Oh, and I can ask a waiter for a bowl of soup. That’s the extent of my French. When I was a freshman at Division Avenue High School, students were offered the opportunity to take an elective, which

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was a study in foreign language. The only options were Spanish, French, and German. Most of my classmates signed up for First Year Spanish. I didn’t want to be like everyone else, so I opted for French. Sadly, the class was closed because there were only eleven students interested. That’s not to say that the class wasn’t available; the teacher closed the class after he had a small enough class that was easily manageable. I was crushed. The closing of First Year French meant that I had one of two options: choose Spanish, like everyone else, or take German. My father, ever the optimist, chirped, “Just think! You can try to get a job at Lufthansa when you graduate with four years of this language!” All I could

think about was how “hard” the language was. It wasn’t flowy and beautiful like romance languages. It had hard edges and when spoken, made the speaker sound like he or she was pissed off at the world. After my guidance counselor’s suggestion, I took those four years of German and won the German Award in my senior year. I was also taught The Lord’s Prayer and a love poem by my biology teacher, who was fluent in Deutsch. (Rest in peace, RD, and thanks for the lessons.) I never got a job at Lufthansa when I graduated, nor did I use those four years of study to benefit me in any way. I realized as I got older that I probably would have done very well had I taken Spanish, as it would have assisted me in my career as a registered nurse. There were many times when I required an interpreter for my patient care, and had I known even a smidge of that language, it could have made the experience of my patients a little less stressful. When my daughter entered Hicksville High School, she began her four-year elective study in Italian. I was very proud of how quickly she was able to let the words flow off her tongue and how naturally she spoke, and even prouder when she carried

on a basic conversation with a stranger at an event we attended. She also learned ASL (American Sign Language), a skill that she was able to use at an event at Mill Neck School. As a mom, I cannot even begin to tell you how the pride swelled in my heart (and eyes) as my daughter carried on a conversation with several deaf students. After watching an episode of The Big Bang Theory, where Sheldon attempts to teach himself Mandarin to make sure that his orders from a local restaurant are correct, I decided that Mandarin would be a wonderful challenge. Retirement is grand, but it is also a little boring in the afternoons. There is only so much The Waltons, Mike and Molly and The Big Bang Theory that a person can watch without going bananas. (Since my most recent flare, afternoons are “rest times”.) Hence, the Mandarin experience began. To date, I think the overall experience is going very well. I have learned about 150 words in the past three weeks. I can count to ten (higher than my French!), I can say “hello” and “goodbye”, and I can also identify some easy beverages and foods. I’m up to Chapter Four through Duolingo, and I’m happy (Wo hen gaoxing)

that I’m able to understand a little bit when I watch some Chinese dramas. Last week, as I was walking our dog Luna, I inadvertently overheard a conversation between two people. As one of the participants in the conversation drove off, we heard the other as she entered her house shout out, “Shi shi!” My husband looked at me quizzically, as if to ask, “What does that mean?” With a slight grin, I said, “She just said ‘yes, yes’!” Learning a second language in adult years helps to keep the brain young. It improves cognitive functions such as memory and intelligence. It lowers the risk of brain aging, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It can boost one’s memory and helps with creativity. Learning a second language also helps to improve your concentration and listening skills. If you are game, I strongly recommend the Duolingo app, or even just the Duolingo website on your browser. The exercises are challenging but are also easy enough to get through within a few minutes. Brain health is important as we age, so why not try something new? You can, in fact, teach an old dog new tricks. Tuo you xiersi (to your health)!

midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Leo, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. —With information from seasky.org

Look Up November 3 Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons. A medium-sized telescope should be able to show you some of the details in Jupiter’s cloud bands. A good pair of binoculars should allow you to see Jupiter’s four largest moons, appearing as bright dots on either side of the planet. November 4, 5 Taurids Meteor Shower. The Taurids is a long-running minor meteor shower producing about 5-10 meteors per hour. It is unusual in that it consists of two separate streams. The first is produced by dust grains left behind by Asteroid 2004 TG10.

The second stream is produced by debris left behind by Comet 2P Encke. The shower runs annually from September 7 to December 10. It peaks this year on the night of November 4 and the morning of the 5th. The second quarter moon may block most of the dim meteors this year. Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location far away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Taurus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. November 13 - New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters. November 13 Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view Uranus. Due to its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes. November 17, 18 Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids produce up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. This shower is unique in that it has a peak about every 33 years where hundreds of meteors per hour can be seen. That last of these occurred in 2001. The Leonids is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tempel-Tuttle. The shower runs annually from November 6-30. It peaks this year on the night of the 17th and morning of the 18th. The crescent moon will set before midnight, leaving dark skies. Best viewing will be from a dark location after

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- Two empty paper towel tubes - Scissors - Masking tape - Paint, markers, or crayons to decorate your telescope - Optional: two convex lenses. If your parents have old reading glasses they aren’t using, ask them to help you remove the lenses from the frame. Make sure the glasses are reading glasses and not glasses for helping to see things far away. If you don’t have old reading glasses to use, you can ask your parents to order convex lenses online. Pick one of your empty paper towel tubes to be the inside tube, and one to be the outside tube. Take the inside tube and carefully cut that tube lengthwise. Wrap one edge of the cut side slightly over the other edge and hold it in place with one hand to keep this smaller shape, then slide the outside tube over the inside tube in your hand, and

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let go. If it doesn’t slide smoothly, take it out and try again. If you’re using lenses, place one lens at the end of your telescope (on the free end of the outside tube), and use masking tape to secure it in place with the curved side facing in. Place the other lens with the curve facing out, toward your eye, and use masking tape es io to secure it in place. Look into I jump when I walk the end of the inside tube, and and sit when I stand. slide the outside tube to bring What am I? objects you see into focus. And remember, NEVER look directly s er at the sun with your telescope! Kangaroo.

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Nile crocodiles, according to the United States Geological Survey, are primarily aquatic predators that eat fish, turtles and other reptiles, small and large mammals (including zebra and buffalo), birds, carrion, invertebrates and any other animal it can overpower. Female crocodiles lay from 25 to 80 eggs dug out of the sand and aggressively guard the nest. The moms, and sometimes dads, continue to care for their young

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orn on August 29, 1923, Tessie Shirley Pierce had no idea the name she would create for herself as a woman in the military. Moving to Cleveland at the age of five offered Tess and her family the ability to connect with the Cleveland Jewish Center, fostering and nurturing her roots as a Jewish woman. Her commitment to the protection and advancement of the Jewish people was put to the test during the outbreak of WWII. Garber’s brothers enlisted in the military at the onset of the war. She recalled feeling left out. There was no reason, in her opinion, why women should not have the opportunity for military service. She enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and was the only woman at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. There, she held steadfast to Jewish practices, including a Kosher diet and engaging in religious observances. She was eventually assigned to the signal division in 1943, which brought her to the Marine Corps headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Tess was one of only eight in the Women’s Reserve (WAVES). While other branches of the military had focused training for the different sexes at the time, the Marines did not. Everyone was expected to commit to the same regimen. The women Marines were the only ones taking the same training as the men,” she recalled. Her time in the service was not totally devoid of sexist undertones, however. She recalled a time when she was told to clean the toilets with a small brush. “I don’t remember them telling the men to ever do that,” she said. Garber travelled with the Signal Corps to Washington D.C. to operate as a typist. She was responsible for passing on secure information, as well as notices of those who passed away in active combat. “I spent most of my time in the service... It was not a pleasant job. I had to notify people of deaths, wounds, being taken prisoner. It was really heartbreaking... But all these things were a part of what I agreed to do. Whatever they needed me to do, I would do.” Being not only a woman, but also Jewish, it was unclear what Garber’s experiences were going to be upon entering the service. “I was very lucky,” she said. “The first day I was there, I came back from my duties and took my tie off. I was wearing a Jewish star—my mother never let me leave home without it—and as I walked down to get my mail, a [woman] reached out and grabbed my arm. She said, ‘I see you’re one of the tribe.’ Which confused me because I didn’t know what tribe she

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Tess holds a photo from her time in the service. (Photo courtesy of Gary Glick)

was talking about.” That is how Garber met Eleanor, a lifelong friend who introduced her to other Jewish women serving at the base. Altogether, they formed a small but close cluster of half a dozen, and spent a lot of time together, attending events at the local temples. “It was a good adventure for me. I learned a lot from these girls,” she said. “All of them had been, with the exception of myself and one other girl from Denver, were all from New York. I certainly

never dreamed I’d one day become one of those New Yorkers,” she joked. In 1945 she crossed paths with Army veteran Morris Garber, a man who had weathered eight battles in the North African campaign. The duo connected and married in 1946. 1947 brought Tess into the folds of international diplomacy. She assumed a typist position with the United Nations and relocated to Long Island; first to Long Beach, before eventually settling in Jericho, which Tess still calls home. There, she continued to promote the Jewish cause by joining the Midway Jewish Center. She would also go on to work for 33 years in the Nassau Library System, while bolstering the importance of recognizing Jewish service in the military, as well as providing women with more substantial opportunities to serve their country. Tess recently turned 100 years old. She was honored by the Jewish War Veterans at one of their meetings. She was awarded a certificate, which read, “On behalf of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, we

congratulate you upon reaching a One Hundredth birthday milestone. “Thank you for your service in the U.S. Marines and for your devoted service on behalf of JWV SGT Gleir-Levitt Post 655. “Your commitment and unwavering service has brought great credit upon yourself, JWV, and your country.” She survived her husband Morris, who passed away in 2011, after 65 years of marriage. In the century since she was born, much has changed for Jews, women, Americans, and those who live in the center of those identities. By forefronting the dedication and commitment to serving one’s country, we both celebrate the achievements of our nation, as well as counter the bitter taste of recent and historical tragedies. Garber was (and still is) a phenom promoting women’s inclusion in the armed forces, swimming against the tide to promote the importance of women’s involvement in the war effort. She serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by trailblazers facing adversity, and the unwavering bravery of the human spirit. —Additional information provided by the Jewish Historical Society of Long Island website

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Burn Pit Registry: What To Know

n 2014, VA launched the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry for veterans and service members who were exposed to open air burn pits at military sites in Iraq and Afghanistan. It contains health information collected from thousands of veterans and active duty service members who completed a questionnaire online. VA is studying the health of exposed veterans and service members through the Burn Pit Registry and other research efforts. If you served in eligible locations you can participate in the Burn Pit Registry. Even if you do not have any current symptoms, VA encourages you to take part.

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1. The Burn Pit Registry tells VA about your exposures. By completing an online questionnaire, veterans and servicemembers can use the Burn Pit Registry to report their exposures and related health concerns. Documenting exposures early ensures that participants will be monitored over time and that VA can improve programs to provide the necessary health care and resources should any health problems emerge. 2. The registry provides a summary of your health for you and health care providers. The Burn Pit Registry helps participants become more aware of their own health and allows them to receive updates about VA studies and treatments. It also helps researchers study the health effects of burn pits and other airborne hazards, resulting in better long-term health care from VA. Those who are eligible can get an optional, no-cost, in-person medical evaluation. 3. Many veterans who deployed after 1990

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are eligible to join the registry. VA uses deployment information from the Department of Defense (DoD) to determine eligibility for the Burn Pit Registry. To be eligible, you must be a veteran or service member who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, or Afghanistan or Djibouti on or after Sept. 11, 2001. This includes the following countries, bodies of water, and the airspace above these locations: Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Waters of the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea. 4. Sign up for the Burn Pit Registry. To sign up for the Burn Pit Registry, visit https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/ AHBurnPitRegistry. Step 1: Make sure you have a DoD SelfService Level 2 Logon (Premium DS Logon Level 2) account. If you don’t already have one, you can apply for a DS Logon account. Find the link at https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry. Step 2: Complete and submit the online questionnaire. Step 3: Print and save your completed questionnaire for your records. Learn More To learn more about burn pits and burn pit research, visit www.publichealth.va.gov/ exposures/burnpits/index.asp. For more information on the Burn Pit Registry, and to sign up, visit https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/ Call the Registry Help Desk at 1-877-470-5947 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday with questions. —U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

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Rolling Thunder Rallies For Veterans On Sunday, Oct. 8, dozens of members of Rolling Thunder New York Chapter 6, led by Chapter President William Byrne, assembled at the Marine Corps League in Massapequa for the Annual Motorcycle Run for PTSD Awareness, along with many veterans and affiliate organization members from across the tristate region. The rain remained at bay. The ride and post-festivities were a success. Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with more than 90 chartered chapters throughout the United States and

members abroad. While many members of Rolling Thunder, Inc. are veterans and many ride motorcycles, neither qualification is a prerequisite. Rolling Thunder, Inc. members are old and young, men and women, veterans and non-veterans. All are united in the cause to bring full accountability for the Prisoners Of War-Missing In Action (POW/MIA) of all wars, reminding the government, the media and the public by our watchwords: “We Will Not Forget.” Photos by Lisa Cohen

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.S. Army Sergeant Bernard J. Sweeney, Jr., killed in action in World War II at age 22, was laid to rest on Oct. 10 at Calverton National Cemetery in section 67. It was a privlege for the cemetery to welcome Sweeney home to his final resting place. More than 500 people were in attendance for the funeral, which included a horse-drawn caisson accompanied by a riderless horse (provided by Warrior Ranch Foundation) in tribute to the fallen soldier. Full military honors were provided by Alexander-Rothwell Funeral Home in Wading River. Military honors included a Blackhawk flyover and the firing of a ceremonial cannon. Originally from Waterbury, CT, Sweeney went missing in action in 1944 near Strass, Germany, in association with the Battle of Hurtgen Forest where he was fighting German forces as part of Company 1, 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division. His unidentified remains were recovered from a minefield in Kleinhau, Germany, and were interred in Belgium, designated as “X-2752 Neauville” in 1950. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) worked with the American Battle Monuments Commission to disinter Sergent Sweeney’s remains for identification. DPAA used historical data and DNA analysis to positively identify Sweeney in 2021.

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On Friday, Oct. 6, an Island-wide message went out to members of the Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion Riders, Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 of Long Island and several other veteran-based organizations to assemble in Queens for the dignified escort of Sergeant Sweeney’s remains from the airport to the awaiting funeral director in Wading River. Sweeney entered the military on Nov. 27, 1942, in New York City.

Several local officials allege that Sweeney’s last remaining next-of-kin was a great nephew who died in a tragic accident shortly after providing DNA to help close the case in 2021. Visit www.dpaa.mil for more information about Sweeney and thousands of other troops who have been recovered or who remain missing in action. —With additional details provided by Calverton National Cemetery

Navy veteran and Anton Media Group editor Christy Hinko and Army veteran Phoebe Ervin, both of New Hyde Park, were among the 30 honorees at the Air Force Association’s (AFA) most recent Women’s Military Service Commemorative Medal Ceremony held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue. This is the second medal ceremony hosted by the Long Island chapter of AFA to honor and acknowledge women veterans and women who are currently serving in the military for their selfless commitment, honorable service and duty to their nation. Photo by Paul Marcy

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Dignified Transfers

Patriot Guard Riders host custodial ceremonies for dozens of unclaimed burial flags Dozens of patriots stepped up and volunteered to take custody of burial flags belonging to unclaimed veterans. Photos by Lisa Cohen BY CHRISTY HINKO

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s most things happen in the veteran community, despite appearing to be well-planned and organized, things happen quite through a vast network and onthe-fly. Back in 2018, Wayne Cohen, Patriot Guard captain and vice president of Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 on Long Island, was at an affiliate event in Port Washington setting up the traveling Vietnam Wall. While assembling

the wall, Cohen was approached by Jay, a veteran of the Whitestone VFW. Jay told Cohen that their building had been sold and they were borrowing meeting space from the nearby Polish Hall in Maspeth. He said that the VFW was the custodian of more than 160 ceremonial burial flags of veterans who have died over the past couple of decades. The flags had been shuffled from the once-Whitestone post where they were prominently displayed

and were now languishing in the basement of the hall in Maspeth. He asked for Cohen’s assistance in finding proper custodians for these flag cases. Cohen, known for seizing opportunities to honor and assist veterans, took action. He put out the call to several veteran organizations that he is affiliated with, and some are within multiple organizations in the network, including other Patriot Guard Riders, Rolling Thunder, American Legion

posts, Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts, AMVETS posts, Legion Riders, and many others. American Legion Post 144 in Williston Park hosted two separate ceremonies, organized by Cohen. Some who stepped up to assist took one ceremonial flag, others like the Elmont and East Meadow American Legion posts took five or more. Some people took them home, others took them to their places of business or to the affiliated veteran posts for public display.

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that was included inside the flag cases were shared with a local historian who has resources to attempt to learn more about these veterans as individuals and potentially build out their service story details. With the advances in genealogical research there are more opportunities now than ever before to locate a possible next-of-kin, even generations removed. Some of the flag cases contained vague service record details and general biographical information. Many flag cases contained nothing except the man’s name on a brass nameplate affixed to the flag case. The commander of the East Meadow American Legion took custody of five flags for his post. These veterans were labeled as “NOA” meaning they had no one in attendance at the time of their death. The state and the VA (Bronx and St. Albans), after doing their due diligence to identify a familial connection, simply assigned the local veterans service posts as the custodians of the burial flags of these men. “It has been such an honorable thing to do,” Cohen said. “I had no problem finding custodians for the flags; people are still asking me if there are flags, even when I go to meetings and events outside of Long Island.” This is an ongoing effort, through various Navy veteran Marc Wolf Gold Star sister Donna Conti Air Force veteran Ed Finley organizations. The American Legion hosts a similar program call The Missing In America Project. The Patriot Guard Riders Many of the flags remained on Long who took custody of each veteran’s burial are often called to task to offer dignified Island, but a dozen flags were rehomed to flag for historical records or in a case of transfers of cremains and unclaimed veterestranged family reconnecting. posts in Maryland and Virginia. ans for a proper burial through their Veteran Names and any identifying information Wayne’s wife, Lisa, meticulously recorded

Recovery Program. Cohen and many others participated recently in a dignified transfer of more than 65 burial urns of veterans to Calverton National Cemetery. “Sadly, I know these flag cases are occasionally discarded in local collection boxes for proper flag disposal,” Cohen said. The once-custodians might be moving and cannot take it with them, or they do not know what else to do with it, or it’s from someone in their family long, long ago and they have no sense of responsibility to continue caring for the symbolic memento. “If anyone finds these in flag disposal boxes, we would like to pass the custody to someone else rather than dispose of that flag,” Cohen said. “Just because it is folded properly though doesn’t mean it was necessarily a burial flag, but if there is some identifying information of who this flag was used to lay to rest, we would like to assume custody.” Visit www.longislandweekly.com to view the whole list of the veterans whose burial flags have been dispersed to dozens of custodians across Long Island. Editor’s note: I took custody of a flag because veterans are all connected by an invisible bond. These are my brothers and sisters, no matter which war era we are from. It’s incredibly heartbreaking to me that somebody died with no family; nobody was there to lay them to rest. It is even more of my duty to take custody of a burial flag.

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n Thursday, Sept. 14, the three newly elected New York State department heads, American Legion Commander Timothy Collmer, American Legion Auxiliary President Karen St. Hilaire and Sons of the American Legion Detachment Commander Peter DeAngelis, visited Nassau County. They were greeted by current Nassau County American Legion Commander Sean Hood, and Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary President Kathleen Murphy. Several members of the American Legion family from various posts throughout Nassau County joined them for breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Carle Place. The Legion visitors followed in an escort, led by the Elmont American Legion Riders, to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale where they received a tour from a very passionate guide who has worked there since the 1980s. The group got to witness the dedication ceremony of the F-14 Tomcat which had been flown from the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt, and which arrived a few days prior for installation at the entrance to the Cradle of Aviation parking area. The tour continued with a visit next door to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center, where many learned that St. Hilaire, in her earlier years, served not only as a firefighter but also as fire commissioner. The guests, who hail from upstate New York (Nunda, Mattydale and Narrowsburg, respectively) were then escorted to the next leg of the tour which brought them to the Nassau County Veterans Memorial, Field 6A, at Eisenhower Park, which serves as a tribute to the heroes of Nassau County, and dedicated to the bravery of two groups of Nassau County residents—deceased veterans of all wars and county firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty on 9/11. In 1947, the park dedicated a memorial to those who died in World War II, and the Veterans Memorial plaza has been growing ever since. The Legion visitors got to see the individual monuments honoring Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients, Merchant Marines, veterans of World War II, the Korean War, POW/MIA, the September 11 Memorial, Agent Orange Awareness tribute as well as the recently added Iraq/ Afghanistan Wars Monument. In 1971, the county constructed the Veterans Tower dedicated to Nassau County veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, Korean and Vietnam Wars. In 2015, a monument was added in honor of the Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary. The ‘Avenue of Flags’ represents active veteran organizations in Nassau County, and thousands of names appear on the

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American Legion Family Visits Nassau County ever-growing Walls of Honor, which honor all veterans who served, living or deceased. In addition, the Legion visitors availed themselves of the Veteran’s Museum located inside the Veterans Tower, which houses timely donated military artifacts. Legion guests were then welcomed at a “Nassau County American Legion Family Testimonial Dinner and Dance” at The Coral House in Baldwin where they were joined by a large turnout of membership from American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and American Legion Riders for a ceremonial dinner in their honor. The American Legion (as of April 2023), as well as the American Legion Auxiliary (as of November 2023), are celebrating their 104th anniversary. In April of 2019, membership in the American Legion was extended to include all honorably discharged veterans who have served during any period since Dec. 7, 1941. This closes the eligibility gaps and makes membership more available. Prior to this change, membership was contingent upon service during specific periods. This amendment to the American Legion’s Congressional charter allows for increased membership. This change in membership qualifications stands to increase benefits to

6,000,000 more veterans. In addition, as of August 2019, membership in the American Legion Auxiliary, which up to that time had been an all-female organization, has been extended to include all spouses (female or male) of U.S. veterans and service members who meet the American Legion eligibility

requirements, i.e. married to an American Legion member. This amendment makes the American Legion Auxiliary the largest and most inclusive volunteer organization supporting veterans, their families, children and youth. With these improvements in eligibility, those interested in joining either the

American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion or American Legion Riders should contact their nearest American Legion post. —Rosanne T. Spinner is the sergeant-at-arms and public relations chairperson for the Nassau County Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Town To Collect DVDs For Troops Oyster Bay Town has announced a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” in an effort to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces as well as movies for children’s hospitals. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 30 and then delivered to chaplains, commanding officers, sergeant majors and sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season. The Big Hy for Heroes organization was founded in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for

Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world. Photo from the Town of Oyster Bay

Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so today. Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Children’s movies are needed for local hospitals. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations: • Town Hall North at 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay • Town Hall South at 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa Call 516-624-6380 for more information on the DVD Collection Drive for Troops and local children’s hospitals. —Town of Oyster Bay

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a fresh and enhanced Art League experience to the vibrant community of Long Island upon reopening,” said Della Croce. The Art League is also working with other local nonprofits and community partners to temporarily host some of our upcoming events and classes. Croce and education & program manager, Ersule Metelus, have spent the last week visiting these alternate sites to determine the best fit for each one of our unique programs. The Long Island Craft Guild, originally scheduled to host a month-long exhibition at the Art League titled “Seeing the Other,” featuring local artists’ work, had to cancel its opening reception planned for the day after the storm. In response to the unforeseen circumstances, the Craft Guild artists have retrieved their artworks, including glass mosaics, sculptures, wood designs, and pottery, all of which fortunately remained unscathed. The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at the Art League of Long Island is a highly sought-after exhibition space, often reserved a year in advance. The Art League has offered the group gallery space for the year 2025, allowing them ample time to determine their way forward.

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Furthermore, the Latin Heritage Month Celebration, co-hosted by the Art League and Colored Colors and sponsored by Legislator Manuel Esteban, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023. This event promises to be a vibrant and culturally enriching experience for all attendees, featuring music, dancing, delectable Latin cuisine, and a variety of vendors offering unique cultural products and crafts. The event’s headlining band, Bachatu, will serenade the audience with captivating rhythms. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to participate in a Huichol Mexican Yarn Painting project, providing a hands-on cultural experience. Their Ceramics Department Fundraiser, “Made with Mud, Kissed by Fire” which was scheduled for October 21st has been postponed to January 27, 2024. The Art League of Long Island looks to bring you ceramic entertainment, raffles, an auction, and hors-d’oeuvres for you to enjoy while helping support one of their dynamic departments. Your ticket to the event entitles you to take home one bowl made by our instructors, staff, and long-term students.

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ANTON MEDIA GROUP • NOVEMBER 1 - 7, 2023

Army Veteran Chad R. Ryals Recognized As 2023 Glen Cove Veterans Day Honoree

n Nov. 11 at the Glen Cove Library battle of Fallujah, Ramadi and al Somali. Veteran’s Monument, the City of He was later deployed to Afghanistan in the Glen Cove Mayor and others will southern Helmand province where he was gather to pay tribute to the city’s veterans tasked with finding (mule trains) a convoy and to recognize the consummate public of Taliban fighters coming in from Pakistan. servant, Chad R. Ryals, as the 2023 Honoree. He left the army with an honorable disChad was born in Pineville, Louisiana charge in 2009 and the rank of Staff Sargeant. and raised in Converse, Louisiana to WilHis transition to civilian life includes liam and manning Betty Ryals. a crisis After he helpline enlisted in for veterthe army at ans, a Le17 years old, gion Rider he was sent member, to Ft. Benand a ning, GA, ‘Vets-inwhere he the-Classreceived his program. basic trainWhen ing and AIT Chad and (Advanced his wife, Glen Cove residents will observe Veteran’s Day at the Glen Individual Katherine, Training) as Cove Library Veteran’s Monument. (Photo by Jennifer Corr) moved to an infanGlen Cove tryman. Later, he went on to complete in 2017, he became a member of American airborne school followed by an air assault Legion Post 962 and VFW Post 347. course and RASP (Ranger Assessment Among his awards are the Combat Infantry Selection Program). After completing RASP, Badge, Basic Parachute Badge, Air Assault he was assigned to 3rd Squad, 2nd PlaBadge, Silver Star, Purple Heart (with 2 bronze toon Company B2 Battalion 75th Ranger oak leaves), Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Regiment at Ft. Lewis, Washington, where Campaign Medal (with 2 bronze star devices), he served for three months before being de- Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Comployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. mendation and Army Achievement Medal. There he fought in the battle for Baghdad, —Submitted by the City of Glen Cove

Saladino Welcomes Sabrina’s Candy & Creamery To Oyster Bay Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, along with Town Councilman Louis Imbroto and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, joined the Oyster Bay East Norwich Chamber of Commerce to welcome Sabrina’s Candy & Creamery to their new home in Oyster Bay, 96 South St. Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the grand opening of this fun and colorful sweet shop where you can find a wide array of candy and homemade specialty ice cream. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay (Photo courtesy the Town of Oyster Bay)

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NOVEMBER 1 - 7, 2023 • ANTON MEDIA GROUP

SCHOOL NEWS

Oyster Bay Student-Musicians Help Honor Music Legend Billy Joel

yster Bay-East Norwich student-musicians in the James H. Vernon School sixth grade advanced band received the opportunity of a lifetime as they performed for music legend and Oyster Bay resident Billy Joel on Oct. 19. The performance was part of a street dedication ceremony which the Town of Oyster Bay held for Joel outside his shop “20th Century Cycles.” Town of Oyster Bay officials and members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District were among the invited guests for the celebration. This included Superintendent of Schools Dr. Francesco Ianni, Deputy Superintendent Maureen Raynor, Director of Fine, Performing and

Media Arts Erica Giglio-Pac and James H. Vernon School Interim Principal Martin Nelson. To kick off the ceremony, Nate Bradley, a sixth-grade advanced band student from James H. Vernon School, had the honor of leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Joel was then praised by Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino for his spectacular music career and his positive contributions to Long Island, where he was raised. With excited Vernon musicians and fans before him, Joel spoke about his love for Oyster Bay and growing up on Long Island. He also addressed the band students by sharing that he too was in the band in sixth grade and played the French horn.

After his remarks, Vernon band director Lauren Macy, band teacher Joe Devassy and chorus director Louis Costidis led the student-musicians into two songs. The sixth-grade advanced band performed “Top Secret,” which was followed by a chorus performance of the Billy Joel classic, “Piano Man.” Joel watched the students with a smile on his face as they showcased their talents. “It was amazing,” said sixth-grade flute player Shea O’Brian. “I was speechless. I can’t believe we had the opportunity to do this.” Following the musical performance, the new street sign outside of Joel’s “20th Century Cycles” shop was officially revealed as “Billy Joel Way” to the delight of the community. In addition, it was announced

that Oct. 19 is now Billy Joel Day in Oyster Bay as he received a key to the town. “I could not be any prouder of Ms. Lauren Macy, the entire Vernon music faculty and the stars of the show, our sixth-grade advanced band,” said Giglio-Pac. “You know you’ve made it when Billy Joel himself smiles ear to ear when your students are playing and singing. I imagine the students walking past ‘Billy Joel Way’ with their children one day and telling them the story of when they played for the piano man himself. This is a day I hope each of our band members will remember for years to come – I know I will.” —Submitted by the Oyster BayEast Norwich Central School District

Sixth-grader Nate Bradley from James H. Vernon School led the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the Billy Joel street dedication ceremony on Oct. 19. (Photos courtesy the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District)

Billy Joel was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay on Oct. 19.

James H. Vernon School’s sixth-grade advanced band led by Lauren Macy (left), performed for Billy Joel during a street dedication ceremony on Oct. 19.

Members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District’s music department at the Billy Joel street dedication ceremony. From left: Director of Fine, Performing and Media Arts Erica Giglio-Pac, teacher Teriann Chiappardi, Vernon orchestra teacher Alexandria Muller Pinnola, band teacher Joe Devassy, chorus director Louis Costidis and sixth-grade advanced band director Lauren Macy.

Members of the James H. Vernon School sixth-grade advanced band were all smiles after they performed for music legend Billy Joel.

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GLEN COVE L E G A L N O T I CE N O T I CE O F S A L E S U P R E M E COU R T COU NTY OF NA S S A U , DE U TS CH E BA NK NA TI ONA L TR U S T COM P A NY A S TR U S TE E F OR TH E W A M U M OR TGA GE P A S S TH R OU GH CE R TI F I CA TE S S E R I E S 2002-A R 2, P laintiff, vs. H A R R I S L A NDGA R TE N, E T A L ., Defendant(s). P ursuant to a J udgment of F oreclosure and S ale duly entered on November 13, 2019 and an Order duly entered on A ugust 14, 2023, I , the undersigned R eferee w ill sell at publ ic auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County S upr eme Court, 100 S upr eme Court Drive, M ineola, NY 11501 on December 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m ., pr emises know n as 78 H oaglands L ane, Glen H ead, NY 11545. A ll that certain pl ot, pi ece or pa rcel of land, w ith the buildings and impr ovements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the I ncorpor ated Village of Old Brookville, Tow n of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and S tate of New Y ork, S ection 20, Block H and L ot 331. A pr oxi mate amount of j udgment is $964,880.41 pl us interest and costs. P remises w ill be sold subj ect to provisions of ﬁled Judgment I ndex # 003359/2017. This foreclosure sale w ill be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVI D-19 safety pr otocols w ill be follow ed at the foreclosure sale. I f pr ope r social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court A poi nted R eferee w ill cancel the sale. J ohn G. Kennedy, E sq., R eferee E ckert S eamans Cherin & M ellott, L L C, 10 Bank S treet, S uite 700, W hite P lains, New Y ork 10606, A ttorneys for P laintiff 11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243220-GCOB/R P L E G A L N O T I CE S U P P L E M E N T A L S U M M O N S M ortgaged P remis es : 6 S TA NCO S TR E E T, GL E N COVE , NY 11542 S ection 0021, Block 0000H -00, L ot 00278 S U P R E M E COU R T OF TH E S TA TE OF NE W Y OR K COU NTY OF NA S S A U I NDE X NO. 9261/2013 P laintiff designates NA S S A U as the pl ace of trial situs of the real pr ope rty NA TI ONS TA R M OR TGA GE L L C D/B/A CH A M P I ON M OR TGA GA E COM P A NY P laintiff, vs. A NTH ONY M CCA U L E Y A S P R OP OS E D R E S I DU A R Y BE NE F I CI A R Y U NDE R TH E L A S T W I L L A ND TE S TA M E NT OF M A R I E

M CCA U L E Y , if living, or if either or all be dead, their w ives, husbands, heirs-at-law , next of kin, distributees, exe cutors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all pe rsons having or claiming under, by or through said A NTH ONY M CCA U L E Y A S P R OP OS E D R E S I DU A R Y BE NE F I CI A R Y U NDE R TH E L A S T W I L L A ND TE S TA M E NT OF M A R I E M M CCA U L E Y , by pur chase, inheritance, lien or otherw ise, of any right, title or interest in and to the pr emises described in the compl aint herein, and the respe ctive husbands, w ives, w idow or w idow ers of them, if any, all of w hose names are unknow n to pl aintiff; E L I ZA BE TH M A R TI NO A S P R OP OS E D R E S I DU A R Y BE NE F I CI A R Y U NDE R TH E L A S T W I L L A ND TE S TA M E NT OF M A R I E M . M CCA U L E Y ; J OH N M CCA U L E Y , S R ., A S P R OP OS E D R E S I DU A R Y BE NE F I CI A R Y U NDE R TH E L A S T W I L L A ND TE S TA M E NT OF M A R I E M . M CCA U L E Y ; R A CH E L GR A ZI OS O A /K/A R A CH E L GR A ZI OS I A S P R OP OS E D R E S I DU A R Y BE NE F I CI A R Y U NDE R TH E L A W W I L L A ND TE S TA M E NT OF M A R I E M M CCA U L E Y ; P A TR I CI A L OP E Z A S P R OP OS E D R E S I DU A R Y BE NE F I CI A R Y U NDE R TH E L A S T W I L L A ND TE S TA M E NT OF M A R I E M . M CCA U L E Y ; M A R GA R E T W I NOW S KY A S E X E CU TR I X OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R IE M M CCA U L E Y ; M A R GA R E T W I NOW S KY A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; A L BE R T GONZA L E Z A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; A NI TA DI A Z A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; DA VI D M CCA U L E Y S R , A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R & DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; S TE VE N M CCA U L E Y , A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R & DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; W A L TE R M CCA U L E Y , A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R & DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; DA NI E L L E I L A CQ U A , A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R & DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; R A Y M OND L OP E Z, A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , A ND DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; A NTH ONY J OS E P H M CCA U L E Y J R , A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , A ND DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; J A CQ U E L I NE J OR DA N DI VONZO A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U -

LEGAL NOTICES L E Y ; M I CH A E L M CCA U L E Y A S A DM I NI S TR A TOR , BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; F R A NK J OS E P H DI VONZO, J R A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; DOM I NI CK DI VONZO A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; J U S TI N TR OM BE TTA A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; DONNA L Y NN J OR DA N A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; M I CH E L L E GONZA L E Z A S BE NE F I CI A R Y , H E I R , & DI S TR I BU TE E TO TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M CCA U L E Y ; KA TH L E E N [ S U R NA M E U NKNOW N] , A S H E IR A ND DI S TR I BU TE E OF TH E E S TA TE OF M A R I E M M CCA U L E Y ; A NTH ONY J OS E P H M CCA U L E Y JR any and all pe rsons unknow n to pl aintiff, claiming, or w ho may claim to have an interest in, or general or speciﬁc lien upon the real pr ope rty described in this action; such unknow n pe rsons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the follow ing designation, namely: the w ife, w idow , husband, w idow er, heirs at law , next of kin, descendants, exe cutors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all pe rsons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real pr ope rty by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respe ctive w ives, w idow s, husbands, w idow ers, heirs at law , next of kin, descendants,

exe cutors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of w hom and w hose names, exc ept as stated, are unknow n to pl aintiff, NE W Y OR K S TA TE DE P A R TM E NT OF TA X A TI ON A ND F I NA NCE ; U NI TE D S TA TE S OF A M E R I CA - I NTE R NA L R E VE NU E S E R VI CE ; U NI TE D S TA TE S OF A M E R I CA O/B/O S E CR E TA R Y OF H OU S I NG A ND U R BA N DE VE L OP M E NT; TH E P E OP L E OF TH E S TA TE OF NE W Y OR K and TH E U NI TE D S TA TE S OF A M E R I CA , “ J OH N DOE #1” through “ J OH N DOE #12,” the last twelve names being ﬁctitious and unknow n to pl aintiff, the pe rsons or pa rties intended being the tenants, occupa nts, pe rsons or corpor ations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the pr emises, described in the compl aint, Defendants To the above named Defendants Y OU A R E H E R E BY S U M M ONE D to answ er the Compl aint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your A nsw er on the pl aintiff’ s attorney w ithin tw enty (20) days of the service of this S ummons, exc lusive of the day of service, or w ithin thirty (30) days after service of the same is compl ete w here service is made in any manner other than by pe rsonal delivery w ithin the S tate. The U nited S tates of A merica, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answ er or appe ar w ithin sixt y (60) days of service. Y our failure to appe ar or to answ er w ill result in a j udgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Compl aint. I n the event that a deﬁciency balance remains from the sale pr oceeds,

a j udgment may be entered against you. N O T I CE O F N A T U R E O F A CT I O N A N D R E L I E F S O U G H T T H E O B JE CT of th e ab ove c aption ac tion is to forec l os e a M ortgage to s ec ure th e s um of $1 10,941.73 and interes t, rec orded on Ju ne 21, 2007 , in L ib er M 32026 at P age 435, of th e P ub l ic R ec ords of N A S S A U County , N ew Y ork ., c ove ring premis es k now n as 6 S T A N CO S T R E E T , G L E N CO V E , N Y 11542. T h e rel ief s ough t in th e within action is a final j udgment direc ting th e s al e of th e premis es des c rib ed ab ove to s atis fy th e deb t s ec ured b y th e M ortgage des c rib ed ab ov e. N A S S A U County is des ignated as th e pl ac e of trial b ec aus e th e real property affec ted b y th is ac tion is l oc ated in s aid c ounty . N O T I CE Y O U A R E IN D A N G E R O F L O S IN G Y O U R H O M E I f you do not res pond to th is s ummons and c ompl aint b y s ervi ng a c opy of th e ans w er on th e attorney for th e mortgage c ompany who filed this foreclosure proc eeding agains t you and filing the answer with the c ourt, a defaul t j udgment may b e entered and you c an l os e you r h ome. S peak to an attorney or go to th e c ourt w h ere you r c as e is pending for furth er information on h ow to ans w er th e s ummons and protec t you r property . S ending a paym ent to th e mortgage c ompany w il l not s top th e forec l os ure ac tion. Y O U M U S T R E S P O N D B Y S E R V I N G A CO P Y O F T H E A N S WE R O N T H E A T T O R N E Y F O R T H E P L A IN T IF F (M O R T G A G E

L E G A L N O T I CE O F F I CI A L G E N E R A L E L E CT I O N N O T I CE (as know n at time of publ ication) Notice is hereby given that the pol ling pl aces in the City of Glen Cove w ill be ope n for the GE NE R A L E L E CTI ON to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 6 A . M . to 9 P . M . P lease note that if you vote during E arly Voting, you w ill not be pe rmitted to vote on E lection Day or on a subseque nt day of E arly Voting. D I S T R I CT P O L L I N G P L A CE A D D R E S S Glen Cove A D 13 E D 1 L A NDI NG S CH OOL 60 M CL OU GH L I N S T Glen Cove A D 13 E D 2 S T P A U L S CH U R CH 28 H I GH L A ND R D Glen Cove A D 13 E D 3 S T R OCCOS P A R I S H H A L L 18 TH I R D S T Glen Cove A D 13 E D 4 GL E N COVE BOY S A ND GI R L S CL U B 113 GL E N COVE A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 5 GL E N COVE M I DDL E S CH OOL 1 F OR E S T A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 6 GL E N COVE BOY S A ND GI R L S CL U B 113 GL E N COVE A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 7 GL E N COVE M I DDL E S CH OOL 1 F OR E S T A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 8 M A R GA R E T A CONNOL L Y S CH OOL 100 R I DGE DR Glen Cove A D 13 E D 10 GR I BBI N S CH OOL 100 S E A M A N R D Glen Cove A D 13 E D 11 GL E N COVE M I DDL E S CH OOL 1 F OR E S T A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 12 M A R GA R E T A CONNOL L Y S CH OOL 100 R I DGE DR Glen Cove A D 13 E D 13 S T P A U L S CH U R CH 28 H I GH L A ND R D Glen Cove A D 13 E D 14 GL E N COVE BOY S A ND GI R L S CL U B 113 GL E N COVE A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 15 GL E N COVE M I DDL E S CH OOL 1 F OR E S T A VE Glen Cove A D 13 E D 16 GR I BBI N S CH OOL 100 S E A M A N R D Glen Cove A D 13 E D 17 L A NDI NG S CH OOL 60 M CL OU GH L I N S T Glen Cove A D 13 E D 18 L A NDI NG S CH OOL 60 M CL OU GH L I N S T Glen Cove A D 15 E D 1 M A R GA R E T A CONNOL L Y S CH OOL 100 R I DGE DR A ll of the pol ling pl aces listed above are accessible to the handicappe d. J oseph J . Kearney, R epu blican M ember J ames P . S cheuerman, Democratic M ember Commissioners of E lections County of Nassau Dated: October 2023 M ineola, New Y ork 11-1-2023-1T-#243353-GCOB/R P

CO M P A N Y ) A N D F I L I N G T H E A N S WE R WI T H T H E CO U R T . Dated: October 19, 2023 R OBE R TS ON, A NS CH U TZ, S CH NE I D, CR A NE & P A R TNE R S , P L L C A ttorney for P laintiff Theresa R egis, E sq. 900 M erchants Concourse, S uite 310 W estbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 11-22-15-8-1-2023-4T#243406-GCOB/R P

OYSTER BAY L E G A L N O T I CE N otic e of F ormation of S A GE M E CH A NI CA L H E A TI NG & A C L L C a domestic L imited L iability Compa ny. A rticles of Org. filed with the S ecretary of S tate (S S NY ) on 08/01/2023. Office location: Nassau County. S S NY designated as agent of L L C upon w hom pr ocess against it may be served. S S NY shall mail pr ocess to: J OH N J BA KE R , 27 L I BR A R Y L A NE , BA Y VI L L E , NY 11709. P urpos e: to engage in any law ful act or activity. 11-8-1; 10-25-18-11-42023-6T-#242953-GCOB/ OB L E G A L N O T I CE N O T I CE O F S A L E S U P R E M E COU R T COU NTY OF NA S S A U Citibank, N.A . as Trustee for Chase M ortgage F inance Corpor ation, M ulti-Class M ortgage P ass- Through Certificates Series 2002-S4, P laintiff A GA I NS T Zahra Ziari; et al., Defendant(s) P ursuant to a J udgment of F oreclosure and S ale duly entered J une 4, 2019 I , the undersigned R eferee w ill sell at publ ic auction at the North S ide S teps of the Nassau County S upr eme Court at 100 S upr eme Court Drive, M ineola, NY 11501 on November 9, 2023 at 2:30P M , pr emises know n as 143 S kunks M isery R oad, L ocust Valley, NY 11560. A ll that certain pl ot pi ece or pa rcel of land, w ith the buildings and impr ovements erected, situate, lying and being in the I ncorpor ated Village of L attingtow n, Tow n of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, S tate of New Y ork, S ection 30 Block E L ots 222 & 262. A pr oxi mate amount of j udgment $1,219,346.56 pl us interest and costs. P remises w ill be sold subj ect to provisions of filed Judgment I ndex# 007826/ 2016. The auction w ill be conducted pur suant to the COVI D-19 P olicies Concerning P ublic A uctions of F oreclosed P roperty established by the Tenth J udicial District. F oreclosure A uctions w ill be held “ R ain or S hine.” J anine T. L ynam, E sq., R eferee L OGS L egal Group L L P f/k/a S hapi ro, DiCaro & Barak,

L L C A ttorney(s) for the P laintiff 175 M ile Crossing Boulevard R ochester, New Y ork 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: S ept ember 7, 2023 11-1; 10-25-18-11-2023-4T#243013-GCOB/OB L E G A L N O T I CE NOTI CE OF S A L E S U P R E M E COU R T. NA S S A U COU NTY . L & L A S S OCI A TE S H OL DI NG COR P ., P ltf. vs. GE OR GE CA S TR I OTA , et al, Defts. I ndex #610887/ 2018. P ursuant to j udgment of foreclosure and sale entered Nov. 18, 2019, I w ill sell at publ ic auction on the North S ide steps of the Nassau S upr eme Court, 100 S upr eme Court Drive, M ineola, NY on November 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m . pr em. k/a S ection 29, Block 13, L ot 256. S old subj ect to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the U nited S tates of A merica to redeem w ithin 120 days from the date of sale as pr ovided by law . TONY D’ A NZI CA , R eferee. L E VY & L E VY , A ttys. for P ltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY . #100842 11-15-8-1; 10-25-2023-4T#243085-GCOB/OB L E G A L N O T I CE H E A R IN G P R O P O S E D L O CA L L A W B - 2023 I N CO R P O R A T E D V IL L A G E O F CO V E N E CK B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S NOTI CE IS H E R E BY GI VE N that a publ ic hearing w ill be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the I ncorpor ated Village of Cove Neck, Nassau County, New Y ork at the Old Orchard M useum, S agamore H ill (A dministrative Building), 20 S agamore H ill R oad in said Village on W ednesday, November 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m . The hearing w ill be on w hether to enact pr opos ed L ocal L aw B-2023, amendment to Chapt er 175, “ Zoning,” S ection 175- 4, “ Definitions,” of the Code of the Village of Cove Neck. The pr opos ed local law amends the Code definition for measuring the height of a building or structure to now requi re the measurement to be from the original exi sting grade, w hich is now defined, rather than the finished grade. A copy of pr opos ed L ocal Law B-2023 is on file at the office of the Attorneys for the Village, H umes & W agner, L L P , 147 F orest A venue, L ocust Valley, New Y ork, w here it may be review ed betw een the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m . during usual business days until the time of the hearing. A ll interested pe rsons w ill be given an oppor tunity to be heard at said hearing. A ny pe rson needing spe cial assistance in attending, pl ease noContinued on page 13

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Updates From The MTA spent about $8 billion dollars since Sandy on protecting the system in many different ways from coastal flooding. And that actually had benefit in this last storm a couple of weeks ago.”

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Statistics Throughout the pandemic, ridership was at an all-time low due to lockdowns and working from home. Since lockdowns have been lifted and people are moving back into offices, ridership has increased. “[In mid-October] we saw the highest average weekday ridership since the pandemic, averaging over 231,000 customers a day. We also had our highest ridership day since the pandemic [on Oct. 12], with approximately 249,000 customers,” said Free. “We have seen a significant increase in our operational reliability. On-time performance for October, as of [Oct. 18] is 95.06 percent, above our goal of 94 percent.” Grand Central Madison ridership has been increasing as well. When the project first finished, the split between Penn Station and Madison was 70-30. “Now, it’s regularly north of 35 percent of riders going to Grand Central,” said Free. “By delivering the best service, we can meet our current customer’s expectations and attract new customers. We don’t want to just provide train service; we want it to be world-class service that our customers can be proud of.”

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From the left: LIRR Senior Vice President of Operations and incoming President Rob and MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber. (Photo by Julie Prisco) they are looking into the specifics of moving toward electrification. In addition, they are working on redesigning the bus system, including more bike racks at train stations and updating the policy on electric scooters. In addition to helping reduce contributions to climate change, the MTA is working to better manage the LIRR and subways during large storms, which Long Island has seen more recently due to climate change. “We’re all experiencing the sudden torrential downpours and coastal flooding, which really permanently kills the system because of the salt water,” said Lieber. “We

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