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North Hempstead Approves Budget For 2024 JULIE PRISCO & AMANDA OLSEN jprisco@antonmediagroup.com aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

espite the Town of North Hempstead’s budget vote delays, the town has approved the 2024 budget of $163.9 Million at the Tuesday, Nov. 14 board meeting. The town board was initially set to vote on the budget at a special meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2. The meeting was adjourned after it was revealed that an incorrect document containing budget amendments had been presented to the public the night before the meeting. The incorrect document was replaced with the corrected document that contained material changes on the morning of the meeting, resulting in a violation of the State’s legal requirements necessitating 24 hours of advanced notice. While an error like this so close to election day raised suspicions, it appears to have been an honest mistake. The team working on the budget had been working hard for months to assemble the documents. When four amendments with updates and corrections needed to be added, the team sent out those documents to the town board staff days before the meeting and posted them online for the public to view before the 24 hours of advanced notice. Unfortunately, on the morning of the meeting, the team realized the wrong documents had been posted and quickly posted the corrected version. The board made the difficult yet correct choice to table the rest of the items on the meeting agenda and reconvene at a later date to follow the 24-hour advanced notice requirement. “Even if it was a penny, I personally do not feel comfortable. So I don’t want to vote on it tonight,” said Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte. “[The team] has been working very hard on this budget. We’ll figure out what we need to do,” said Councilmember Veronica Lurvey. It’s been a long-standing tradition to vote on the budget before Election Day in the Town of North Hempstead. To try and keep with the town’s tradition, the board tried to find a day between Nov. 2 and Nov. 7 that would allow the 24 hours of advanced notice for the public to view the correct documents while also picking a day that the entire board would be in attendance. In a press release from Councilmember Lurvey, she said, “This unforeseen turn of events has understandably caused frustra-

2024 Tentative General Fund Budget Operating Expenses (Graph from the Town of North Hempstead 2024 Tentative Budget)

tion and concern among board members and residents, who were eagerly awaiting the resolution of the budget matters. The town board has taken swift action to rectify the situation and ensure that the budget process is conducted with transparency and in adherence to the State’s legal regulations.” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena picked Monday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. to host the budget meeting. Due to Councilmember Robert Troiano’s position on the Nassau County Board of Elections, this day didn’t work for him and he was unable to attend. “I believe it is imperative that all Councilmembers be present for this hearing,” said Councilmember Peter Zuckerman. Councilmembers Zuckerman, Lurvey and Dalimonte chose to abstain from the vote due to all board members not being present. Councilmembers Dennis Walsh and David Adhami and Supervisor DeSena voted aye. “What we do here, voting on the town board, is probably the most important thing we do here as board members,” said Supervisor DeSena. “We’re all here, we all made adjustments to our schedules because it has been the tradition of this town for I believe ten years, that we vote on the budget before election day so the residents know where we stand on the budget.” Due to differing opinions between the present board members, the meeting was adjourned abruptly after eight minutes and the budget was not voted on. The town board was forced to make the tough decision to vote on the budget after Election Day, breaking a long-standing tradition of voting on it before Election Day.

At the Tuesday, Nov. 14 board meeting the tabled budget items were voted on and passed. Although Councilmember Trioano was not present for that meeting either, the budget was due soon, and the town board made the decision to pass the budget. Supervisor DeSena assured that all the previous updates and corrections were officially added to the budget at the Nov. 14 meeting now that they had been available for residents to view well over the 24 hours of advanced notice requirement. Councilmember Lurvey’s press release stated, “Despite this setback, the Democratic members of the Town Board have successfully restored crucial Quality of Life amendments that had been previously removed by the Supervisor, which include

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funding for road repaving, sidewalk repairs, tree maintenance, and the continuation of the Manhasset Bay oyster project. These measures underscore their commitment to the betterment of the community and the enhancement of its residents’ living standards.” After the budget vote, Supervisor DeSena provided Anton Media Group with the following statement, “Upon taking office, I made a promise to the residents of North Hempstead that I would immediately get to work putting taxpayers first and make Town government more accountable to its residents. During my first term, I have delivered on a good government agenda that has provided taxpayer relief, enhanced quality of life and public safety, investments in infrastructure, newly instituted municipal reforms, and boosted government transparency measures. Now that we have officially passed the 2024 budget, I am very proud that my administration has cut taxes for the second year in a row, delivering millions of dollars more in relief for the taxpayers of North Hempstead.” According to the tentative budget, it allocates $91.9 million to the General Fund. The General Fund is the town’s principal operating fund. The revenues and expenses for departments whose operations service all town residents, both within the Incorporated Villages and the unincorporated areas, are recorded in the General Fund. A press release from Supervisor DeSena states that the 2024 tentative budget will cut town taxes by 10 percent. “In addition to cutting taxes, due to smart and efficient management of Town finances, DeSena announced that her administration is projecting to end the year with a nearly $2 million surplus.” To view the Town of North Hempstead’s 2024 tentative budget, visit northhempsteadny.gov/tonh-budgets

The Town of North Hempstead Nov. 14 board meeting (Screengrab from the Town of North Hempstead board meeting archives)

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Governor Announces Completion Of Village Of Westbury’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative On November 15, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of Westbury’s final Downtown Revitalization Initiative project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the extensive Streetscape Improvements along the Post Avenue corridor. With the completion of this project, Westbury has now completed all six of its projects funded under the State’s highly successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative. “Westbury’s accomplishments showcase the transformative impact that a DRI award provides to New York communities,” Governor Hochul said. “Westbury’s DRI is a home run combination of project investments that will generate multiple benefits to the community and greater investments for generations to come as the revitalization process continues. The Westbury success story can serve as a model for other communities on Long Island and across the State.” The DRI provided over $5.5 million for pedestrian, public space and lighting upgrades along the Post Avenue Corridor. This project implemented a series of streetscape improvements along Post Avenue from Northern State Parkway to Old Country Road, including adding new trees, benches and bike racks; upgrading lighting to LED;

and expanding some sidewalks at select intersections and along some side streets. Westbury received a $10 million DRI award in the first round of the DRI in 2016. The Village’s Strategic Investment Plan focused on creating “a community for all seasons, celebrating its diversity, tolerance and inclusion.” Key goals included “creating a downtown that supports a vibrant mix of uses within proximity to the LIRR Station, increasing pedestrian activity downtown and enhancing the cultural profile of their arts-centric community.”

plaza at a key Village intersection of Post and Union avenues. • Streetscape Improvements on Post Ave Corridor - $5,560,000 DRI Award: This expanded project implemented a series of streetscape improvements along Post Avenue from Northern State Parkway to Old Country Road, providing new trees, benches and bike racks; upgrading lighting to LED; expanding some sidewalks at select intersections and along some side streets. • Recreation & Community Space Upgrades - $430,000 DRI Award: The Village As part of the DRI, Westbury has comupgraded three facilities that make up pleted a total of six revitalization projects: the Westbury Recreation and Community • Rezone the Downtown - $970,000 DRI Center complex. Work included: reconfigAward: The Village rezoned 52 acres of uring the parking lot to increase capacity; blighted property adjacent to its LIRR gym floor renovations; adding LED lightstation to promote transit-oriented ing, a new boiler and new ADA doorways; development, allow for a mix of residential exterior painting; and roof work. and commercial uses and encourage • Secure a Permanent Space for the increased density near the LIRR Station. Westbury Arts Council - $1,355,000 DRI The rezoning was completed in 2019. Award: The Village used DRI funds to • Create a Pedestrian Plaza and Intersection renovate a recently attained building for Improvements at Post and Union avethe Arts Council facilitating their many nues - $785,000 DRI Award: This project programs, public exhibits, lectures, art improved pedestrian connections between classes, meetings and other events. the LIRR Station and the Post Avenue retail • Fund for Retail Capital Improvements $600,000 DRI Award: DRI funds permitted corridor and created a new pedestrian

Parker Jewish Institute Gala Supports Programs For Patients And Residents The Parker Jewish Institute held its 2023 gala at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, November 7. This year’s gala featured live music, an elegant dinner catered by Abigail Hirsch, a curated patient-art auction and the opportunity to help expand access to health care for the region’s older adults. In supporting the gala, donors and sponsors helped to advance Parker’s mission, with all of the proceeds enhancing programs and services for the Institute’s patients and residents. Funds raised from the gala also support the thousands of people who rely on the Institute’s wide-ranging services each year. This year’s gala marked the first return to the Queens Museum, as Parker, during the pandemic, had held festive, drive-in style events outdoors on the Institute’s expansive grounds. On Tuesday, at the Queens Museum, gala supporters enjoyed an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and live music from LA Blacksmith Band. During the sit-down dinner, Wanda Houston served as musical guest, performing a mix of jazz and R&B. Parker’s President and CEO Michael N. Rosenblut led the evening, beginning with

Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at a ribbon-cutting for the Streetscape Improvements project along the Post Avenue corridor. (Credit: Peter Cavallaro) the continuation of the Village’s very successful Retail Incentive Program and its Façade Improvement Program and provided grants directly to targeted retail businesses for capital improvements. Funds were used to improve 10 commercial buildings and three public buildings. — Submitted by the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Old Westbury Gardens Announces Maura Brush As New President, CEO

Old Westbury Gardens is pleased to announce Maura Brush as its new President and CEO. Mrs. Brush has been with the Gardens for 24 years, starting as an intern in 1999 and joining the staff the following year. She was appointed Director of Horticulture in 2007 and led a team of horticulturists, volunteer gardeners and interns. Mrs. Brush has been involved in notable historic preservation projects at the Gardens, helping to foster the overall growth of this iconic Long Island landmark. She has developed the Laurie Guthardt Horticultural Internship Program which sees students from all over the world participate in six-, nine- or 12-month placements. She has also worked closely with the president of the L to R: Parker Jewish Institute President Old Westbury Gardens’ Board of Trustees and CEO Michael N. Rosenblut, Karen to secure donor gifts totaling over $700,000, Seltzer, Gloria Landsberg and Past and has been a sought-after public speaker, Chairman of the Board Jerry Landsberg. sharing her expertise in numerous talks and (Courtesy of the Parker Jewish Institute) presentations given to various garden and a moment of silence in solidarity with the horticultural groups across Long Island. State of Israel. Serving as the evening’s “It’s an honor to accept the role of Master of Ceremonies was WCBS 880’s President and CEO of Old Westbury Marla Diamond. The evening also featured Gardens, which I consider to be one of the Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, from the New finest examples of the American Country York Board of Rabbis, for the HaMotzi, the Estate Era,” said Maura. “I feel a great sense blessing over bread before a meal. of pride in leading this organization, which adds so much value to our community. — Submitted by the Parker Jewish Institute From the sanctuary of the gardens to the

Maura Brush, the new president and CEO of Old Westbury Gardens. (Submitted photo) exceptional public programming and educational opportunities, we are unique among our peers. It is my greatest desire to see us grow and evolve while retaining the rich fabric of our legacy.” Mrs. Brush has been operating as interim president since April, following the departure of previous Gardens president Nancy Costopulos, who left the position in March of this year. — Submitted by Old Westbury Gardens

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NYU Langone Performs World’s First Whole-Eye And Partial-Face Transplant

surgical team from NYU Langone Health performed the world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant for a 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas who survived a work-related high-voltage electrical accident. The surgery included transplanting the entire left eye and a portion of the face from a single donor, making this the first-ever human whole-eye transplant in medical history and the only successful combined transplant case of its kind. While it is still unknown whether he will regain sight, since the May 2023 procedure, the transplanted left eye has shown remarkable signs of health, including direct blood flow to the retina—the area at the back of the eye that receives light and sends images to the brain. Although many questions remain in a case with no precedence, this groundbreaking achievement opens new possibilities for future advancements in vision therapies and related medical fields. The May 27 surgery lasted approximately 21 hours and included a team of more than 140 surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, led by Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, director of the Face Transplant Program, the Helen L. Kimmel Professor of

Aaron James and Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez (Credit: NYU Langone Staff) Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and chair of the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone. The recipient, Aaron James of Hot Springs, Arkansas, survived a deadly

7,200-volt electric shock while working as a high-voltage lineman in June 2021, when his face accidentally touched a live wire. Despite multiple reconstructive surgeries, James had extensive injuries—including

the loss of his left eye, his dominant left arm from above the elbow, his entire nose and lips, front teeth, left cheek area, and chin down to the bone. “Aaron has been extremely motivated to regain the function and independence he lost after his injury. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect patient,” said Dr. Rodriguez. “We owe much of our success in this monumental endeavor to the exceptional institutional support we receive at NYU Langone and the unwavering dedication of our world-class team in delivering the highest level of care to our patient. This achievement demonstrates our capacity to embrace the most difficult challenges and drive continuous advancements in the field of transplantation and beyond.” This is the fifth face transplant performed under the leadership of Dr. Rodriguez and the first known whole-eye transplant in existence. “The mere fact that we’ve accomplished the first successful whole-eye transplant with a face is a tremendous feat many have long thought was not possible,” added Dr. Rodriguez. “We’ve made one major step forward and have paved the way for the next chapter to restore vision.” Read the full article at nyulangone.org/news/.

November 18 - March 10 This exhibition examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. The art of John Singer Sargent, Louis Comfort Tiffany. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others.

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Stay Active and Independent for Life Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) into this strength, balance, and aerobic workout with Northwell Health’s very own Catherine. This program is brought to you courtesy of the Nassau Libraries Health Share and will be presented using the Zoom meeting platform, which can be viewed on a PC, Mac, Smartphone or tablet (using the Zoom Cloud Meeting App). The Zoom login information will be emailed to you the day before the program and again an hour prior to the program’s start time. Register at hillsidelibrary.info.

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

Senior Citizens’ Tax Exemption Review Mineola residents are invited to this free session at the Mineola Village Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 1

Mineola Holiday Tree Lighting Join the Village of Mineola for its annual holiday tree lighting at the Village Hall at 7:00 p.m.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY Floral Park Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce will host its annual tree lighting and Christmas festival at Memorial Park starting at 5:00 p.m.

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Organized Chaos Bike Ride The Mineola community will once again gather for a charity bike ride event in memory of Andrew Desiderio, a graduate of Mineola High School class of 2017 who lost his life in a tragic hiking accident in 2021. The third-annual race will take place on Saturday, December 2 at Bethpage State Park starting at the “Polo Fields Parking Lot” at 10:00 a.m., gathering at 9:00 a.m. Rain date: Sunday, December 3. All proceeds will benefit the Andrew Desiderio Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Christmas at Westbury House Old Westbury Gardens will open for three weekends only in December to celebrate “Christmas at Westbury House,” an essential holiday event for the entire family! Visitors will be able to have a self-guided tour through Westbury House and view specially decorated rooms for the holidays, have cookies & cider on the West Porch and meet and take photos with Santa while listening to ambient holiday music. Through December 17. Visit oldwestburygardens.org for more info.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

Carle Place Christmas Tree Lighting The Carle Place Civic Association will host its tree-lighting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. in front of Gino’s Pizza, 510 Westbury Ave. in Carle Place.

North Shore Christian Women’s Club Westbury Tree Lighting Luncheon The Village of Westbury will host its annual The Nassau North Shore Christian Women’s tree-lighting ceremony next to the Village Recreation Center at 348 Post Ave. at 4:00 p.m. Club cordially invites everyone to their luncheon at 12:00 p.m. at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Garden City Park. For reservations or Garden City Park Tree Lighting information please call Jane Voss at (516) Please join us! 6:30 p.m. at 2301 Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park. 742-0861 after 10:00 a.m. or Pat Pedly at (516) 354-5385. Hillside Methodist Flea Market Indoor and outdoor sale with numerous vendors and treasures for all. 9:00 a.m. to UPCOMING 3:00 p.m. at Hillside Methodist Church, 2801 The Nutcracker Hillside Ave. New York Dance Theatre presents its

Old Westbury Gardens is hosting “Christmas at Westbury House” for three weekends in December. (Courtesy of Old Westbury Gardens)

41st-annual production of The Nutcracker, starring New York City Ballet’s Erica Pereira and Daniel Ulbricht. Performances will be held December 16 and 17 at 12:00 and 5:00 p.m. at Hofstra University’s John Crawford Playhouse. Visit NutcrackerLI. com or call (631) 462-6266 for tickets. Stewart Manor Tree Lighting The Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Stewart Manor host their annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. on Covert Avenue between Cisney Avenue and Tulip Avenue.

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Explore Winter Holidays While Christmas is dominating the decorations and airwaves, there are other holidays that take place at this time of year. Many of these traditions celebrate light overcoming darkness, whether literal or figurative. Here is a selection of these celebrations. Hanukkah Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is celebrated around the world today. But the inspiration for the holiday dates back thousands of years in what is today the country of Israel. In 175 B.C., King Antiochus, whose ancient kingdom included Judea (located in present-day Israel), made it against the law for people who lived there to practice their religion, called Judaism. Instead, he wanted Jews to worship Greek gods. When they refused, he ordered his troops to destroy the Temple of Jerusalem, an important place of worship for Jews. He replaced the Jewish symbols with an altar dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. The Jews rebelled against King Antiochus. Many historians believe that they battled for about three years to become an independent region so they could practice their religion. Finally, around 164 B.C., the Maccabees, as they were called, defeated King Antiochus and his troops. When the Maccabees returned to their ransacked temple, they found only one jar of oil—just enough to light the temple’s candles for one day. But according to the Talmud, the oil miraculously burned for eight days—enough time for the victorious Maccabees to

find more oil for their sacred candles. Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. Because this calendar follows the lunar cycle, the holiday begins on a different date each year. Usually, Hanukkah starts in late November to mid-December. In 2023, Hanukkah starts the evening of December 7 and ends on December 15. Jews celebrating Hanukkah light candles in a candleholder called a menorah for eight nights. The menorah holds nine candles—one for each night plus a candle called the shamash used to light the other candles.

Kwanzaa Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. Friends and family gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, and share feasts. The holiday was created in 1966, during a time period when many Black people faced unfair treatment because of their skin color. The holiday honors African American people, their struggles in the United States, their heritage, and their culture. Kwanzaa means “first fruits” in Swahili, and refers to the joy and unity many Africans have when celebrating the harvest season. The holiday encourages people to honor seven principles: unity, self-determination (helping yourself succeed), collective work and responsibility (teamwork), cooperative economics (sharing),

purpose, creativity, and faith. A big part of celebrating Kwanzaa is lighting a candle each night. First, an adult pours a little water or juice from the unity cup onto the ground to remember the family’s ancestors. Then the cup is passed to each family member, who sips while everyone chants harambee (Swahili for “let’s pull together”) seven times. Even though Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, the big celebration is on December 31. That’s when family and friends gather in bright African-style clothing and have a large feast, called karamu. They play music, dance, and sing. The last day of Kwanzaa is much quieter. On January 1, people focus on how they want to succeed in the coming year and what kind of person they want to be in the future. —Compiled from the Internet by Amanda Olsen

Diwali Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kartika—between mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days. During the festival, the celebrants illuminate their homes, temples and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles and lanterns. Hindus, in particular, have a ritual oil bath at dawn on each

day of the festival. Diwali is also marked with fireworks and the decoration of floors with rangoli designs made from colored powders, and other parts of the house with jhalars (banners). Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing desserts. Many towns organize community parades and fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks. Some Hindus, Jains and Sikhs will send Diwali greeting cards to family near and far during the festive season, occasionally with boxes of Indian confectionery. Another aspect of the festival is remembering the ancestors.

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There’s A Not-So-New Director In Town Art museum names Beth Horn to lead charge

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eth Horn’s professional career and volunteer service focus on enriching people’s lives through the arts as well as historic preservation and environmental conservation. Her early career spanned the visual and performing arts, including numerous theater productions on- and off-Broadway, documentary and cultural news programming for Thirteen/ PBS-NY, and communications/marketing for the Museum of Modern Art, NY. Most recently, Horn served as the executive director of the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year. “For almost six years, I was overseeing the entire 216-acre estate, all of the programming, fundraising and the capital work,” Horn said. “So in that sense, that role is quite similar to what is really needed here at the Nassau County Art Museum.” Previously, she produced the Port Washington Public Library’s World Festival, at which representatives from 35 countries and their unique traditions were celebrated; the festival included an international art exhibition and programs for children, teens, and adults. An active advocate for arts and science education, Horn created several school programs and other partnerships for children of all ages and different abilities. She has also supported a number of Long Island-based nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to educating our youth and protecting wildlife and the environment; she served as a trustee (treasurer and secretary) of the Science Museum of Long Island. The Science Museum is a waterfront property, a beachfront environment with expansive hiking trails through natural forests. “In many ways, the Science Museum is a very similar type of property to the art museum’s and it is also another Gilded Age estate,” Horn said. “ I have the experience in not only maintaining that property, but developing the property in such a way that it really served the community during the pandemic, before and after, with cultural programs, nature, education, environmental education, and all those areas.” The art museum is home to stunning exterior gardens, which are all native. ““That’s a big part of what I’ve been

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Beth Horn working on over the past years, native gardens, which support wildlife,” Horn said. “Taking the land back from invasives that destroy not only the plants and trees that grow but destroys the environment that birds and other wildlife depend on is important. Horn also served as a trustee of the North Shore Audubon Society. “There is a lot of excitement around what it means to convert a garden from

a traditional garden with things [that we buy from a nursery], to a natural plant species that will attract the birds that we love to see in our gardens; there’s a whole chain effect.” The art museum sits on a 145-acre estate. “There are trails that wind through magnificent woods with extraordinary landscapes; you can climb and descend and see beautiful views,” Horn said. “There are magnificent sculptures permanently on display here with beautifully mowed lawns and you can walk and you can picnic or hike into the forest and just enjoy.” The museum has received a lot of praise recently for its curated exhibits. “This is a really magnificent space for art exhibitions, it’s just so full of potential,” Horn said. “There is so much in the works long before the public actually hears the first word about an exhibit. The art exhibits are planned one to two years in advance with an exhibition and acquisitions committee, made up of a combination of trustees and art experts. The museum’s newest exhibit, “Our Gilded Age”, opened two weeks ago and runs through March 10. “It is a mixed media show with paintings, fashion, sculpture, furniture, and other kinds of items from the period,” Horn said. “It crosses over all of these different areas to explore the Gilded Age

era, which is really a 30-year period from the 1870s to the early 1900s.” The new exhibit also explores the “upstairs downstairs” worlds, a pejorative for explaining “upstairs” being the estate owners or aristocracy and the “downstairs” being the staff or working class. “What’s really exciting is that this exhibition is in a mansion that is a Gilded Age mansion; it is the perfect setting,” Horn explained. “It’s important because this part of New York has a very interesting history among all of these Gilded Age mansions.” Horn said her first couple of weeks have been wonderful. “I have been so welcomed by a very talented staff and I’m really excited to be working with them and with the board of trustees,” Horn said. “The staff and volunteers all play an important role, but the [art museum] organization stands on its own legs, for its professionalism.” A Duke University graduate, Beth holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University’s School of the Arts; she also studied 20th-Century British Literature at Oxford University in England. Horn and her husband David reside in Port Washington, where they raised their sons, Alexander and Nicholas. Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor. Visit www.nassaumuseum.org for details.

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PSEG Long Island Urges Customers To Know What A Utility Scammer Sounds Like

If someone calls and threatens to immediately shut off the power, it’s likely fraudulent

utumn’s cool temperatures and wet weather are in full effect, but scammers are still putting the heat on homes and businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways, impersonating PSEG Long Island and area utilities and demanding immediate payment. PSEG Long Island urges customers to get wise to scammers’ tactics and do the right thing if confronted with a demand for payment and a threat of imminent shutoff: Get the truth from the real PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0025. “Scammers try to blindside you with an urgent problem in the hopes that you panic and miss all the clues that they’re not who they appear to be,” said Lou DeBrino, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Customer Services. “PSEG Long Island wants customers to remember one simple thing: If someone threatens to immediately shut off your power and demands payment, stop and call the number that’s printed on your bill to verify before acting.” More than 4,200 scam calls have been reported to PSEG Long Island so far in 2023. Many of these scammers are demanding immediate payment via web-based electronic payment services. PSEG Long Island does not accept external, web-based electronic payment services (outside of payments through My Account) as a method of payment.

What customers should know about payment scams • Scammers impersonating PSEG Long Island most frequently threaten to shut off power immediately unless payment is made. • Many scammers use phone “spoofing” technology to make their number display on your phone as “PSEG Long Island.” • PSEG Long Island will never request that customers use one specific method of payment. • Scammers typically want their victims to transfer money via a web-based electronic payment service, a prepaid debit card, or even Bitcoin, sometimes asking people to buy a prepaid card at the nearest convenience store and then to read them the PIN over the phone. • PSEG Long Island does not accept web-based electronic payment services, prepaid debit cards or Bitcoin as payment. • Sometimes phone scammers will demand a deposit for a priority meter installation. PSEG Long Island does not require a deposit for meter installations. • If a customer has doubts about the legitimacy of a call or an email — especially

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one in which payment is requested — they should call the company directly at 1-800-490-0025. In-person visits Occasionally, scammers may go door to door impersonating PSEG Long Island employees, flashing a fake ID and/ or claiming to be a utility collection representative. The impostors may wear “uniforms” or affix false company signs to their vehicles. The scammers generally ask for personal information, which real utility representatives do not do, or offer bogus discounts. Again, if customers have any doubts, they should not let the person in, and should call 1-800-4900025 to verify. PSEG Long Island employees must carry a company ID and present it when requested. If customers have doubts, do not let the person into the house and call 1-800-490-0025 to have a customer service representative verify that an employee has been dispatched to the location. An actual PSEG Long Island employee will respect the customer’s decision and remain outside. If the person escalates their efforts to enter the home, customers should consider calling 911.

Fake websites The theme of this year’s Utility Scam Awareness Day was “Screen the Search,” which reflects the rise in utility impostor scams through digital methods, including search engine-related scams. Some scammers purchase web domains that closely resemble the actual URL of a utility and create a fraudulent replica of the legitimate website. Their plan is to dupe users who click on these fake sites via search results, or type in an inaccurate web address. Once on the spoofed site, a visitor is presented a number of bill payment options, all pointing back to an outside bill pay site. PSEG Long Island always uses the “.com” domain. Its real website can be found at www.psegliny.com. How actual PSEG Long Island reps handle phone calls Customers should also know what PSEG Long Island will and won’t discuss over the phone. A genuine PSEG Long Island representative will ask to speak to the Customer of Record. If that person is available, the representative will explain why they are calling and provide the account name, address and current balance. If the person on the phone does not provide the

correct information, it is likely the customer is not speaking with a PSEG Long Island representative. If the Customer of Record is not available, the PSEG Long Island representative will not discuss the account at all and ask that a message be left for the Customer of Record to call 1-800-490-0025. PSEG Long Island is a member of the Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) collaborative. UUAS, a consortium of more than 150 U.S. and Canadian electric, water, and natural gas utilities and their respective trade associations, continues to raise customer awareness of common scams and new scam tactics used by utility impostors. Through its work and with the help of customer reporting, UUAS has successfully helped to take more than 14,020 toll-free numbers used by scammers against utility customers out of operation. For more information on various payment scams reported in the PSEG Long Island service area and around the country, visit https://www.psegliny. com/myaccount/customersupport/ scamsandfraud. —Submitted by PSEGLI

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Caregiver Burden Growing In New York

n New York, there are more than half a million people providing unpaid care to a loved one with dementia. National Family Caregivers Month is the perfect time to get educated about dementia caregiving and ways to help. Caring for someone with dementia is demanding: these caregivers on average

provide more care for a longer period of time than other caregivers. A report released by the Alzheimer’s Association earlier this year found that New York’s dementia caregivers provided 884 million hours of care, valued at more than $19 billion dollars. And with a looming shortage in the healthcare workforce and more people expected to develop dementia in

coming years, the burdens facing dementia caregivers are growing. Dementia caregivers often take on these responsibilities while balancing careers and children. It’s not surprising that they find their own physical and mental health worsening due to stress. • Dementia caregivers report higher rates of chronic conditions, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer than other people. In New York, 59 percent of caregivers reported at least one chronic health condition. • Dementia caregivers report higher rates of depression than caregivers for people with other medical conditions. In New York, 24.7 percent of dementia caregivers reported having depression. Lori Maldavir, director of program outreach at the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, says, “Caring for someone with dementia is uniquely challenging. The caregiving tasks are intense and you’re doing them while watching your loved one gradually lose memory and function.” She continues, “Our goal at the Alzheimer’s Association is to help reduce sources of caregiver stress and help them find selfcare strategies that work.”

There are a range of self-care strategies caregivers can try to reduce stress. No single approach will work for everyone so it’s important to find what works for you. Options include: • Talk to someone you trust. This could be a friend, family member, clergy or counselor. The Alzheimer’s Association provides a 24/7 Helpline with dementia experts available anytime. • Get outside. Even just a few minutes outdoors can improve your mood, especially on sunny days. • Exercise. Movement is a proven approach to improve mental and physical health. Try a walk around the neighborhood or a local fitness class, which has the added benefit of being social. • Try a mindfulness technique. Meditation, yoga, tai chi, and journaling are all options for mindfulness, which can reduce anxiety and depression and may even help reduce blood pressure and improve sleep quality. The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers free caregiver education, support groups, and care planning meetings. You can access these resources by calling 800.272.3900 or visiting alz.org/longisland —Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association

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LIRR Service Disruptions Ahead With Upcoming Amtrak East River Tunnel Work Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s recent announcement that he has delivered $1.3 billion in federal funding to pay for repairs to the East River tunnels as a result of 2012 Super Storm Sandy doesn’t tell the whole story. In June 2016, he did the same with proclaiming that he obtained funding from the Federal Transit Administration. The FTA grant that year provided $432 million in Super Storm Sandy funding to the MTA for repairs to the East River Tunnels. Over seven years later, there is little evidence that these funds have been used for their original intended purpose. In the interim, the cost of work has increased 300 percent to $1.6 billion. Even if work starts in 2024, there is no guarantee that repairs to the two most damaged tunnels will be complete by 2027. Will Amtrak have sufficient track outages and force account support (Amtrak employees) to meet the promised 2027 completion date? The same Amtrak resources are also committed to other projects along the Northeast Corridor, between Washington DC and Boston for years to come. Three of these in the Metro New York area include the $1.6 billion New Jersey Northeast Corridor Portal Bridge, $3.1 billion MTA Metro North Bronx East Penn Station Access and $16.8 billion Gateway Tunnel Hudson River Phase One projects. This does not include ongoing routine maintenance at Penn Station Newark, Penn Station NY, Hudson and East River tunnels, $2 billion Maryland Susquehanna River Bridge, $4.7 billion 1.4 mile Baltimore Potomac Tunnel, $827 million Connecticut River Bridge, other stations, tracks, bridges, tunnels and facilities along the Northeast Corridor. How can Amtrak provide sufficient numbers of employees to work on these key state of good repair and system expansion projects while supporting work on the East River Tunnels at the same time? Amtrak has previously stated that it will require one of the two tunnels damaged by Super Storm Sandy to be out of service at a time to advance project work. The other two tunnels will also need work to bring them up to a state of good repair. With only

movements with equally tight spacing during rush hours. Penn Station is currently operating at 100 percent capacity during rush hours. If one of the four tunnels is temporarily out of service, the result is numerous delays, cancellation and combining of trains.

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three of four tunnels available, there will be a 25 percent reduction in Penn Station access and capacity. This directly contradicts Schumer’s statement that “all 453 Amtrak and LIRR trains that utilize the East River Tunnels will continue to run on time during reconstruction.” He forgets NJ Transit. They, along with Amtrak, need access to move equipment to and from the Sunnyside Yards via the same tunnels. This facility is used by both Amtrak and NJ Transit for midday and overnight storage to position equipment for rush hour and off-peak service. Three of four tunnels running inbound mornings and evening rush hours have tight spacing between trains. One tunnel is shared by the LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak for reverse train

Amtrak initiation of East River Tunnel rehabilitation starting in 2024 will result in one of four tunnels being removed from service 24/7. If a train stalls in one of the three remaining tunnels, thousands of commuters will be late. How can Schumer make such a promise given all of these issues? To preserve existing service, some LIRR rush hour trains will be canceled or combined. This results in overcrowded trains with insufficient seating capacity. Some riders end up standing in the vestibules and aisles. Until this work is over, it will be impossible to guarantee safe and reliable on-time service with the same current level of service, including a seat, during AM and PM peak trips to and from Penn Station for LIRR commuters. Reduced East River tunnel capacity makes it difficult to add new services. This includes Metro North East Bronx New

Haven line Access to Penn Station via the Hell Gate Bridge and 40 percent overall increase in reverse peak service. Both Amtrak and NJ Transit need access to the Sunnyside Yards via the East River tunnels to support their own planned service increases. Going from four to three available East River tunnels can only result in a significant capacity reduction. This translates to no increase in existing or new services until work on all four East River tunnels is completed.

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The Balancing Act: Knowing When To Push And When To Give Space

ADVENTURES IN PARENTING Sital S. Patel not meeting their parents’ standards. This can undermine their self-confidence and self-esteem. On the flip side, children who are not encouraged to push their boundaries may develop a lack of motivation. When kids are not pushed to achieve their best, they might settle for mediocrity, missing out on opportunities for personal and academic growth, say the experts. One parent notes, “Our parents pushed us — in not a very positive way. It was punitive. Instead of what can we do to solve the problem.” This shift from punishment to problem-solving underscores the evolving perspective on effective parenting strategies over generations. Striking The Right Balance “We are all learning as we are raising them,” said the mother of two boys. “I think the biggest thing that I have taken away from my experience as a parent is not to compare my kids to other kids.” This parental realization encourages a focus on the individuality of each child and the learning curve inherent in parenting. Carol shares insights from her parenting journey: “Once they hit middle school - we made them understand, this is for you. And they automatically pushed themselves, they wanted to get high scores.” Her experience highlights the importance of empowering children to take ownership of their educational journey. The ongoing debate over parental guidance will persist, with each family navigating unique circumstances. Parents must remain attuned to their children’s personalities, needs, and desires. The ultimate goal is to provide an environment that allows children to go at their own pace, ensuring both success and fulfillment on their unique journeys. “Mind, body, soul,” said Carol on her parenting philosophy. Her holistic approach to parenting underscores the importance of balanced development.

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Growing up, I always wanted to play the piano. Any musical instrument really, but my parents were first-generation, and singularly focused on their children excelling in academics. Now that I am a parent, I am insistent that my kids learn to play the piano. Reading music is a skill, I tell them, and playing an instrument will help them be more well-rounded. But when it comes to practice, there is a lot of hemming and hawing each week, and even though once they sit down and start playing I see them enjoy it, I am always asking myself, am I pushing them too much. As parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to foster the growth and development of our children. However, this goal is not one-size-fits-all. It involves a delicate balance between pushing kids to achieve their potential and giving them the space they need. Every Kid Is Different Everyone is different, says Carol, a mother of three college-aged kids, living in Syosset, New York. “Our focus was very high standards when it came to academics, and we helped them every step of the way,” she said. “If they were studying about Vikings, we would get a book about Vikings from the library to help them with their school project. Carol also emphasizes the importance of individuality while setting high academic standards. “We found a way to support them, whether it was socially, academically or in sports,” she said. It’s tough to know when to push and when to step back. Pushing kids too hard and expecting them to excel can lead to significant stress and anxiety. That can leave kids feeling overwhelmed, impacting their mental health. Focus On Interests One mother highlights the common desire of many parents for their children to excel in various domains and the potential pitfalls. “We definitely pushed our eldest, “ said one mother of two boys, aged seven and five, from New Jersey. “I felt like I wanted him to be good at everything we signed him up for and that led to him being spread too thin.” But then we realized that as parents we cannot overextend our kids, she said. “Now instead we focus on where his interests lie.” An excessive focus on academics, sports, or extracurricular activities can rob children of their childhood, say experts. These kids often miss out on simple joys, like playing with friends, exploring hobbies, and relaxing, which is so important for their development. It also can lead to a negative self-image, as children constantly feel that they are

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An exclusive chat with the children’s museum president BY CHRISTY HINKO

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It’s wintertime. Almost every parent on Long Island is faced with the challenge of overcoming winter blues and boredom woes from children of all ages. The Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) in Garden City is the answer to your seasonal dilemma. When my own daughter was a toddler, the museum was the answer to keeping us both sane, taking a break from being cooped up in the house for the winter.

he museum has come a long way since its pilot opening at 550 Stewart Avenue more than 30 years ago. I had a chance to speak with the newest museum president, Erika Floreska, about the museum benefits, membership, some of the newest programs, as well as some of the time-honored exhibits that remain consistent, tried and true.

What’s New?

“We are doing an exhibit called snowflakes sock skating, creating this whole winter village at the museum,” Floreska said. “We brought it in during COVID, when kids really needed to get more gross motor skills going. It had been so popular that we brought it back twice, it has been so popular.” The polyurethane floor is like an ice rink that kids can go on in provided slipon booties. There’s a play village, a mock kitchenette, a pretend campfire and fake s’mores maker. “And it’s a really fun winter activity,” Floreska said. “That’s a good introduction to the museum.” Tot Spot recently got a makeover also, with some new features and additions.

Membership

“The main benefit of a LICM membership is that if you come more than three times [in a year], you paid for the whole thing,” Floreska said. For the cost of unlimited visits, you can stop at the museum and play all year long. The museum offers traveling exhibits, discounted programs, film screenings and member-only activities. The museum is a nonprofit, so a portion of the membership cost is tax-deductible. “When you buy a membership, you can come as many times for as long or short as you want,” Floreska said. “It is such a good backup for you if you’re a parent with young kids, because you don’t have to feel like making the most of every visit.” She explained, “If you buy tickets every time, you want to make sure you’re here

for two or three hours. And sometimes kids don’t want to be here for that long, and then have a meltdown, or they may be cranky.” With a membership, you can decide to just go long enough to explore one room or one exhibit, just long enough that everyone is still enjoying themselves by the end of the visit. “You can just stop in and hang out for an hour, like an indoor playground,” Floreska said. “Parents think, ‘Oh, we have been there, we have seen everything already,’ but if your kids go back to a place like the museum here, there’s always another way to interact with an exhibit, or another aspect to learn or explore, or playing dress up and role playing. That’s really good for kids’ brains, to play and explore. The repetition, doing the same thing over and over again that helps kids learn something different, seeing it from a different perspective each time. Kids are not built for one-and-done.” Other perks include morning hours before the general public, exclusive events, discounts on events, discounts at Nunley’s Carousel, discounted birthday parties, museum store discounts, and reciprocity for free admission to more than 200 science museums worldwide. Membership costs range from $100 to $400 per year. Some of the exhibits that have stood the test of time at the museum continue to be the communication station with rotary phones and braille machines, the bubbles exhibit and the music room. “Those long-running exhibits were here when we opened and continue to be the most popular,” Floreska said. The museum is handicapped accessible and also offers special visiting hours for families of children with disabilities. “We do ‘friendly hours’ once a month on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m.,” Floreska said. “The museum is less busy at that time. We lower the lights and reduce the sounds; the sensory overload is minimized.” Floreska said, “Parents appreciate having their family together, exploring,

playing and should there be Blast your winter blues at LICM. behaviors that, in other settings might be concerning, they are in a community that supports parents and families who are navigating that; we understand that you never know day-today whether today is going to be a good day or a challenging one. We wanted to create a space where those families can come for free, so that if they do need to back out it’s not a stressor.” The museum offers LICM For All, a program for families who qualify for EBT and SNAP benefits. There is also a discounted offer for military and veteran families. “There are ways that we want to Fake make s’mores over the “firepit” make sure everyone has access and we at LICM. recognize that some of these special communities may need a little different path to the museum; we want to support that,” Floreska said. Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is located at 11 Davis Ave. along Museum Row in Garden City. School year hours from September to June: Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most school holidays. There are separate summer hours. Museum admission: $17 for adults and children over 1 year old, $16 for seniors, free to museum members and children under the age of one. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For the safety of our visitors, adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Visit www.licm.org or call 516-224-5800 Slide on the “ice” at LICM. for more information. Photos provided by LICM

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Steps To Avoid Those Dreaded Holiday Pounds BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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There are many traditions associated with the holidays—and one of them is the extra pounds everyone seems to gain during December. So, unless you want to spend January dieting and working off those extra pounds, you may want to think about taking some steps now, which can help you avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain.

t is still possible to enjoy the holidays and not gain a belly that shakes like a bowlful of jelly. It’s all about making smarter choices and overindulging a little, not a lot. Holiday cooking tends to go overboard and that leaves lots of temptations remaining for days after celebrations. Think about how much food is really needed and not prepare more food than necessary. Having too much food makes it so easy to go to the refrigerator and choose a rich, high-calorie leftover instead of a more sensible choice. If you do prepare more than you need, freeze what is leftover instead of stocking it in the refrigerator. If an item needs to be unfrozen, it is more likely to be skipped for a better, healthier choice. Stock the refrigerator with healthy choices, such as carrots, celery and apples instead of the leftover cakes. Of course, even on the holidays, the choices made can make a big difference. Pies are a traditional holiday dessert. However, all pies are not created equal. Those double-crusted pies can be a waistline disaster, so take off the top layer of crust if served a pie with a double crust. When baking the pie yourself,

use only one layer of crust and switch from a flaky crust to a graham-cracker crust to save even more calories. Consider the following estimates. An apple pie with a crust has about 290 calories while such a pie without the crust has only 200. A slice of pumpkin pie, which is usually made without a top layer of crust, has a reasonable amount of about 230 calories. The same goes for custard pie, which has about 250 calories per slice. Moving up the calorie scale, a piece of mincemeat pie has about 300 calories, and a slice of pecan pie has around a whopping 470 calories. A cup of chopped nuts has about 760 calories. To save calories, chop the nuts finer and then use only half of the suggested amount. By doing this, the baker will still disperse the flavor throughout the pie but will save calories. Do the same with chocolate chips, which have about 840 calories. Use mini chocolate chips and only use half a cup to save 420 calories

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while still dispersing flavor.

Pitfall parties

There are many goodies enjoyed at parties that can be a problem. Despite the belief that overeating is the main culprit, the foods eaten tend to be very dense, so it’s easy to gain weight without overeating. A half cup of eggnog has about 180 calories. Therefore, having just a half cup a week, without making other cuts, will result in gaining a half pound for the week.

Problem hors d’oeuvres

Think twice about having any that are in a pastry, since each one can have up to 150 calories. Choose only the hors d’oeuvres that you really want and passing on others so as not to waste calories. Bring food as a gift to a party. The host is likely to put your offering out, so you will have a choice of something that’s healthier. However, if you choose to indulge in the appetizers presented to you, take your own plate and make your own healthier choices, as opposed to having the host select food items for you. Seek out shrimp cocktail.

Alcohol=waistline danger Always keep a cup in your hand, as party guests without one are more likely to

be offered a drink. Keep that cup filled with club soda, diet soda or ice water. If indulging in cocktails, alternate alcoholic drinks with non-calorie drinks to cut your alcohol and calorie consumption in half. When having mixed drinks, use diet soda or non-calorie drinks, so you don’t mix sugar in your alcohol. Don’t mix caffeinated beverages with alcohol, as the caffeine will make you feel less impaired, even though you are.

Plan ahead

This doesn’t mean skipping a meal. It takes your brain half an hour to realize you have eaten, so if you haven’t eaten, you are more likely to overeat when you do begin your dining. Plan out your day and have a healthy lunch, such as lean ham, roast beef or turkey on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomatoes but no mayonnaise. Drink plenty of water and eat a nutrition bar.

Routine exercise

With so much going on at this time of the year, exercise can often be skipped, which also contributes to weight gain. Exercise not only burns calories, it also burns stress, and being stressed causes individuals to eat more. Walk your dog for an extra 10 minutes, schedule gym time or do a family exercise. Step on a scale at least once a week. Those who step on a scale and see they’ve gained five pounds in early December are more likely to make changes and avoid the shock of seeing a 10- or 15-pound gain in January. —With Northwell Health

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Wintertime Things To Do Long Island’s winter charm beckons with a plethora of frosty delights. From snow-covered beaches to festive village displays, it’s a season of joy. Families relish ice skating at local rinks, while vineyards offer wintry tastings. Cozy fireside gatherings, holiday markets, and the thrill of snow days make Long Island winters unforgettable. Here are a couple of fun things to do this month.

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First Night and Tree Lighting Ceremony Westbury House, decorated for the season, especially illuminated at night is a special experience at Old Westbury Gardens. Take a self-guided tour through the period rooms with enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. followed by an outdoor tree lighting ceremony. Advanced tickets are required. Event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2. Old Westbury Gardens at 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Visit www.oldwestburygardens. org or call 516-333-0048.

Wreathmaking Workshop Craft your own bespoke evergreen wreath at Queens Farm on Dec. 2, 3, 9, two sessions available at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. No experience necessary. Just bring your own garden shears, materials will be provided. Ticket price includes evergreen boughs, wire wreath frame, floral wire, and red bow. For ages 18 and older. Tools and embelishments can be purchased for additional fee. Queens County Farm at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park. Visit www.queensfarm.org or call 718-347-3276.

with decorations, cider and sweets on Dec. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. Rock Hall invites you and your family to visit period rooms and enjoy holiday festivities, gingerbread house decorating, music, crafts, holiday photos, face painting and other fun activities. Reservations are required. Rock Hall Museum at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. Visit www.friendsofrockhall.org or call 516-239-1157. .....................

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Countdown to 2023 at Long Island Forest Bathing Children’s Museum Take a meditative Forest Bathing walk, led by certified guide and traditional carols from both East and West. Refreshments will Linda Lombardo on Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Based follow the concert. Admission on the Japanese tradition of and refreshments are both free Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice of charge. The church is located developed in the 1980s, each at 369 Green Avenue in East unique walk inspires mindful Meadow. Visit www.htocem.org connections with the natural or call 516-483-3649 for details. Christmas Concert elements of the woods for a range ..................... The Choir of Holy Trinity of healthful benefits. Walk is deSUNDAY, DEC. 10 Orthodox Church of East signed for ages 18 and older. PreRock Hall Holiday Celebration Meadow will present its Annual registration is required. Register Come experience the holidays in Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on online or call 516.304.5076 for Saturday, Dec. 2, featuring choral “Colonial America,” where the payment. Sands Point Preserve New Year was often celebrated music of the Orthodox Church at 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands

Point. Visit www. thesandspointpreserve.com or call Forest bathing 516-571-7901. .....................

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Snowflake Sock Skating and Snowflake Village Slide into the snowy season at Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) as you slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink. Enjoy all the fun of this winter sport without the runny noses or cold hands. The indoor rink at LICM is made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. This exhibit offers plenty of opportunities for active play as kids stretch, twirl and glide at LICM. The musem is lcoated at 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Visit www.licm.org or call 516-224-5800. —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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Seven Ways To Cut Your Holiday Expenses When it comes to holiday spending, waiting in store lines all night and jostling for discounts will mean very little if you don’t have a budget that shapes your finances year-round. With the average U.S. household spending $600-$700 for the holidays, putting that money together shouldn’t be a game of chance. Here are some tips to get it right.

Compare and cut your auto and home insurance premiums. Turn down the thermostat, dump magazine subscriptions, gym memberships and any other budget item you’re not using. You’ll find that savings build quickly.

Before you make a It’s tough to cut young kids off list, plan a gift list, so turn to the adults. If your finances are limited, it’s How’s your debt? Do you have worth asking adult friends and an emergency fund family members if they’d consider a gift swap or forego gifts or any savings put aside? Start altogether. They might actually the holiday season by getting think it’s a good idea. a handle on what you owe and

Assuming you’ve made a tight gift list, create a gift budget (www. practicalmoneyskills.com/ YourGiftLog) tracking precisely what you’re willing to pay for every item. Also, don’t forget to budget for holiday entertainment (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ EntertainmentPlanner). It’s a potentially huge cost. Plan ahead and don’t waver.

what you’re spending day-toAttack your everyday. Then plan a holiday budget day expenses (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ YourHolidayBudget) as early as Want to afford possible that allows you to spend the holidays? wisely. Consider evaluating some expensive habits. Try reducing See what spendthe amount you are spending ing is really necon expensive nights out. Cook essary at home and bring your lunch to work. Use public transportation.

Browse before you buy

Create your own Holiday Club

Online savings and money market accounts can allow you to set aside your holiday budget in

small amounts throughout the year and they’ll pay better rates than the last few banks offering Holiday Club savings accounts. Watch gas and shipping Smart shoppers weigh the value of store trips versus online shopping. They also keep an eagle eye for advertised online and shipping discounts. Sign up for special deals and coupons, consolidate in-person trips to stores and make sure you review return policies at online and bricks-and-mortar stores before you buy. Paying return fees or missing a window to return a gift entirely can cost big money.

what you spend every year. Good recordkeeping not only allows you to track the numbers, but also prevents you from duplicating gifts or overspending year to year. And it’s always a good idea to keep a list of what you get from others to make sure you’re thanking people appropriately. Finally, consider whether it’s worth making new holiday traditions that go beyond gift giving. Some families consider contributing throughout the year to a joint vacation or reunion fund to bring everyone together. You might also consider the needs of aging or needy relatives who need assistance with chores, transportation or pet care. The holidays are what you make them. —Visa

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‘Tis The Season Of Giving BY CHRISTY HINKO

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Now that the holiday season is among us, many nonprofit organizations are reaching out for donations.

olunteering your time is a transformative experience with huge benefits. It fosters a sense of community and social connection, reducing feelings of isolation. Engaging in volunteer work also enhances mental well-being by providing a sense of purpose and accomplishment. It offers the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experiences, bolstering personal and professional growth. Volunteering can broaden perspectives and increase empathy by exposing individuals to diverse backgrounds and challenges. It often leads to the formation of lasting friendships and a deeper understanding of societal issues. The act of giving back creates a positive ripple effect, benefiting both the volunteer and the community at large.

Here are some local organizations that could use your help.

Andy Foundation

195 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park 516-739-1717 www.theandyfoundation.org

Child Care Council of Nassau 99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 201, Garden City 516-358-9250 www.childcarenassau.org

Bethany House

102 Whitehouse Ave., Roosevelt 516-868-6866 www.bhny.org

Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline Adelphi University Breast Cancer Support Program Garden City 516-877-4320 www.breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

The Book Fairies

70 N. Main St., Freeport 516-557-6645 www.thebookfairies.org

Family & Children’s Association

100 E. Old Country Rd., Mineola 516-746-0350 www.fcali.org

Ronald McDonald House 267-07 76th Ave., New Hyde Park 516-775-5683 www.rmhlongisland.org

Girl Scouts of Nassau County 110 Ring Rd. W., Garden City 516-741-2550 www.gsnc.org

The Sarah Grace Foundation 217 Plainview Rd., Hicksville 516-433-9745 www.thesarahgracefoundation.org

Long Island Crisis Center

Belmont Child Care Association

2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore 516-826-0244 www.longislandcrisiscenter.org

2150 Hempstead Tpke., Gate 6, Elmont 516-488-2103 www.belmontchildcare.org

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Get Cozy With A New Book This Winter In winter, the allure of reading intensifies as a cozy escape from the cold. The warmth of blankets, the crackling of a fireplace, and the sound of rain against windows create an ideal setting. Books become companions, transporting us to different worlds, providing solace, and allowing introspection during the serene winter months. Here are some of the new releases for you to consider, in no particular order.

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. ....................... Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems by Megan Fox Megan Fox showcases her wicked humor throughout a heartbreaking and dark collection of poetry. Over the course of more than 70 poems Fox chronicles all the ways in which we fit ourselves into the shape of the ones we love, even if it means losing ourselves in the process. ....................... Prequel: An American fight against fascism by Rachel Maddow Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to WWII, when a handful of public servants and private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.

My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

and Rush bassist. ....................... The Exchange: After the Firm by John Grisham John Grisham delivers high-flying international suspense in a stunning new legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the brilliant hero of The Firm. ....................... The Little Liar by Mitch Albom Beloved bestselling author Mitch Albom returns with a powerful novel that moves from a coastal Greek city during the Holocaust, to America, where the intertwined lives of three survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and the grace of redemption.

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My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television.

Teddy and Booker T.: How two American icons blazed a path for racial equality by Brian Kilmeade Bestselling author of George Washington’s Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates turns to two other heroes of the nation: Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington. ....................... You Like It Darker: Stories by Stephen King From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of 12 short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best ever.

Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond by Henry Winkler From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. —Descriptions and images courtesy of the respective publisher or Amazon. Compiled by Christy Hinko.

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Leaf Me Alone

This gorgeous, new center hall Colonial situated on a 100’ x 265’ foot lot at 88 Second St. in Garden City is perfectly designed for today’s modern family lifestyle. This magnificent home features a welcoming foyer, a formal living room with a fireplace, an elegant dining room that is serviced by a butler pantry, a mudroom, an office or bedroom serviced by a full bathroom, a powder room and a spacious family room with a fireplace that is completely open to a gourmet kitchen with an island and eating area. The second floor primary bedroom suite boasts a luxurious bathroom and two walk-in closets. There are four additional nice-sized bedrooms that are serviced by three full bathrooms and there is a separate laundry room. The location, lot size and the superior build quality and design make this a unique opportunity to put your finishing touches on a truly exceptional home. This home sold on Nov. 15 for $3,599,000. This home at 172 Kildare Rd. in Garden City sold on Nov. 14 for $2,500,000. It is like new with construction less than five years old. It has nine-foot first floor ceilings, herringbone floors, Wolf appliances, and marble and quartz countertops. This home is the ultimate entertainment home. The first floor has a laundry and mudroom with an attached one-car garage. This home is near Tullamore Park, two train stations and Stratford Avenue Elementary School. The home has four graciously sized bedrooms with a full bathroom on the second level. It has a hotel-like primary suite with vaulted ceilings,

a spectacular walk-in shower, and double walk-in closets. The third floor has a bonus space and storage. There is a bonus basement with an egress window,

Why you should keep your leaves in your yard

s the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time or money to rid our lawns of leaves. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil. Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves: • Mulch your leaves in place. Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It’s faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil. • Add shredded leaves to your garden and landscaping. Shredded leaves can be used as mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. The leaves will also slowly release nutrients into the soil. • Save your leaves for composting. Fall allows us to collect and store a great carbon-rich source for our compost pile and that’s leaves! Leaves balance out

nitrogen-rich materials in your pile like food scraps and grass clippings. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost pile as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps (Compost tip: shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves). Learn more about home composting. • Insulate your compost bin for the winter. Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to break down throughout the winter. In the spring, you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile. —The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

a gym, utilities, a security system, a central vacuum and more. The rear yard is fully fenced in and has mature landscape. The backyard has turf and a paver stone patio.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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WE LOVE OUR PETS

The Beautiful Struggle

s any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many adversities. After experiencing such loss, it takes some pet lovers many years, if ever, before they are willing to open their hearts up to another fur (or feather, etc.) baby. For though they know they will be signing up for much joy, they also know they will be signing up for much pain. This is the unavoidable reality of loving a pet. The beautiful struggle. I’ve always been a dog lover, but our beloved chihuahua/dachshund mix, Tyson, was my soulmate. He had a richness of spirit that could best be described as “old soul”. He loved with a warm depth that was somehow wise, tough, and vulnerable all at once. Losing Tyson in April of 2018 was one of the most emotionally painful experiences of my life, but it was also one of incredible spiritual growth. In my search for healing, I’ve discovered a few things along my path that I would like to pass along to anybody who is grieving over a dearly departed pet.

Don’t buy into the mistaken idea that intense grieving over a pet is weird or inappropriate. Our relationships with our animal friends, though different from those with our human friends, are nonetheless very significant and impactful. Sometimes even more so. The love we feel for another being is not determined by species, but rather by how our souls mesh. We must be gentle with ourselves and understand that our grief reflects our love—there is nothing weird or inappropriate about that.

Don’t adopt another animal during your grieving process. For many, the natural compulsion when we are coping with the loss of a fur baby is to try and alleviate the pain by adopting another pet. The problem is, it is impossible to replace that magic with another pet. This isn’t dissimilar to the let-down that invariably comes from a “rebound relationship” after a breakup. The

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new pet simply can’t live up to our expectations, and we end up feeling dissatisfied. Worse, our healthy healing process is often hindered. This is unfair to both the pet and to us. Spend time with a friend’s pet. Perhaps offer pet-sitting services, or even foster a pet awaiting their forever home. This way, we can offer and receive love and companionship from a pet while allowing ourselves to heal without setting a pet up for failure. When we are truly ready for a new fur baby, we will know it.

Don’t minimize the significance of your healing process, but rather open your mind, heart, and spirit to new experiences. For example, Reiki, which is a Japanese form of spiritual energy, offers amazing healing from not only physical ailments, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual difficulties. I discovered Reiki during my grieving process. I have since become a Reiki

master and animal Reiki practitioner. It has definitely changed my life for the better.

Realize that though your pet has crossed the rainbow bridge, their soul is still very much alive and connected to you. Consider sitting quietly and, in your mind and heart, simply reach out to them. You’ll likely be very comforted by the beautiful love and peace you receive in return. You might also consider utilizing the services of an animal communicator to deliver messages to, and receive messages from, your pet. For some, this may sound far-fetched, but believe me when I say that animal communication is very real. It has the potential to facilitate great healing.

With the intense loss we feel when a beloved pet transitions, it can feel like a tragedy. The “tragedy” is only one of perspective. Rejoice knowing that you loved your pet and helped them learn their life lessons—and they did the same for you. Find

comfort and peace knowing that you provided them with love and friendship in a way that only you could—and they absolutely did the same for you. This makes their lives a wonderful success and anything but tragic. The thing is, our pets are more than just our friends, companions and protectors. They provide friendship, companionship, love and protection with an innocent joy and dedication that is both pure and unconditional. All they want in return is love. We, their human companions, naturally reciprocate this pure, innocent love and dedication. In other words, our pets bring out the very best in us. They help us tap into our highest spirits because they make it safe to love with a vulnerability that is rare in most human relationships. The struggle is worth it. Brandon Wainwright is a police officer, certified Reiki master and author of Tyson’s Gift. Learn more about the memoir about the journey between him and his beloved dog by visiting www.TysonsGift.com.

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he Long Island Air Force Association will be presenting the 82nd Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony — also known as the Dropping of the Roses — on December 7th, at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, NY at 10:30am. We are expecting a large number of WWII

veterans attending. All veterans and families are welcome, this is open to the general public. This is a free ceremony to all, we hope to see you there! For more information, contact Fred Di Fabio, event director, by calling (631) 754-6383. —Submitted by Long Island Air Force Association

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re sensitive to environments and will wisely assess the scene before you contribute anything to it. In the early stages of getting to know people and their situations, there’s nothing to be gained from standing out. You’ll watch and learn the opportunities and dangers to be navigated.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make sure to involve yourself in something exciting and inspiring, otherwise ennui will come knocking like a magazine seller, disregarding all the signs in the neighborhood in hopes of catching you in an unguarded moment. When it arrives, don’t entertain it at your front stoop. Avoid even going to the door. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re all too familiar with unbalanced relationships featuring one person doing the lion’s share of the work. You also know what it’s like to be the only one making sacrifices and compromises. Because of this, your radar will steer you away from repeats of this dynamic and toward those who are equals in generosity and talent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know who’s hard to teach? A person who thinks they already know. This includes a wide array of skill levels, from the expert to the naive to the delusional or the generally unaware. You have treasures to impart, so seek those who are ready, willing and open to absorbing what you have to give. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s a habit you’d like to lose, but you haven’t been able to simply quit. Instead, think in terms of substituting. Add something new to your life that will be more compelling than the undesirable thing. Relatedly, as you strengthen and grow your best qualities, less desirable ones disappear. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve seen and embraced the reality around you, and this week, it’s time for some fantasizing. The unrealistic ideas will shake things up. Nothing limits you like a limited viewpoint. At the end of the week, you’ll get a chance to entertain. Blend your understanding of the audience’s desires with your unique take. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re still getting to know and love the real you. Since it’s a journey you’ll never get to the end of (because there are endless layers to explore), you don’t have to judge yourself as to how far along you are on the path to self-actualization. You’re in the perfect place to proudly and humbly share yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will make progress this week, though it won’t always feel that way. The conversation doesn’t have to go perfectly to go well. The important thing is that people are communicating, and this makes many things possible. The more you can understand about where others are coming from, the better future connections will be. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To wish you were somewhere else, even for a second, would only diminish your power. Keep trying to dig into the present moment. This will open your brightest future. When your mind wants to race ahead in hopes of controlling the outcome, remind yourself -- the outcome doesn’t want to be controlled. It wants to be a mystery.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As delightful as variety may be, you realize that it’s also costly to flit from one interest to another, so you’ll you get seriously focused. You put your attention on the things and people who are likely to pay you back with a sense of accomplishment, duty or belonging. To meet your own standards for success will be profoundly rewarding.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As a respected thought leader, you’ll be encouraged to weigh in on the work of others. Instead of doing so in the manner of a teacher giving a grade, you’ll be more of a scientist or an explorer, asking questions and aiming to understand what makes a thing work.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There have been times in your life when you felt strangely incomplete, as though you were somehow more whole with another person around. Not anymore. Though you need people, as every human does, this week, you often feel content, fully realized and self-directed. In other words, you’re doing you in a big way.

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AL. Premises 12-20-13-6;11-29-2023-4T11-29-2023-4T- are subject toto provisions provisions ofof 2024 20220 3-6T 23-6T-#2-#4330 243306-6- N N I N I N / M / M A A sau 2024atat2:00 2:00p.m., p.m.,premises premises sauand andState StateofofNew NewYork, York, P P R R O O V V E E M M E E NTNT SS T T H H E E R R E E - - 12-20-13-6; arethe theDefendant(s). Defendant(s). I,I,the the subject #243647-NIN/NHP undersigned led Judgment Judgment Index Index ## known knownasas1111Parkwood ParkwoodRoad, Road, #243647-NIN/NHP Section Section 35, 35, Block Block 540 540 and and O O NNE E R R E E C C T T E E D D , , SITSIT U U A A T T E E , , led undersigned Referee Referee will will fifi 606969/2017. Mark Mark S.S. RicRic- Westbury, L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E Westbury,NY NY11590. 11590.All Allthat that ING A A NDND B B E E ING ING IN IN Lot Lot6.6.Approximate Approximateamount amount L L Y Y ING sell sellatatpublic publicauction auctionRAIN RAIN 606969/2017. ciardi,Esq. Esq.- -Referee. Referee.RobRob- certain Notice Notice ofof Qualifi Qualifi cation cation ofof ofof judgment certainplot, plot,piece pieceororparcel parcelofof L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E O OF F judgment isis $501,468.21 $501,468.21 E E L L M M O O NTNT , , T T O O WNWN OR OR SHINE SHINE atat the the NASNAS- ciardi, ertson, Anschutz, Anschutz, Schneid, Schneid, land, 3GFN 3GFNHoldings HoldingsLLC. LLC.CertifCertif- plus land,with withthe thebuildings buildingsand and plusinterest interestand andcosts. costs.PremPrem- H H E E M M P P STST E E A A D D , , C C O O U U NTNT Y Y P P L L E E A A SESE T T A A K K E E NONO T T IC IC E E SAU SAU COUNTY COUNTY SUPREME SUPREME ertson, thatthe theZoning ZoningBoard BoardofofApAp- COURT, Crane&&Partners, Partners,PLLC PLLC900 900 improvements icate icateofofAuthority Authorityfifiled ledwith with ises improvementsthereon thereonerecterectSSA U U A A NDND STST A A T T E E that iseswill willbebesold soldsubject subjecttoto O O F F NANA SSA COURT, NORTH NORTH SIDE SIDE Crane pealsfor forthe theIncorporated IncorporatedVilVil- STEPS, S S e c e r c e r t e a t r a y r y of of S S t a t t a e t e of of N N Y Y provisions ed, situate, situate, lying lying and and being being peals provisionsofoffifiled ledJudgment Judgment O O F F NENE W W Y Y O O R R K K STEPS, 100 100 SUPREME SUPREME M M e r e c r ha c ha nt nt s s C C onc onc our our s e s , e , S S ui ui t e t e ed, 310, Westbury, Westbury, New New York York inin the (SSNY) (SSNY) onon 2023-10-20 2023-10-20 OfOf- Index lageofofNew NewHyde HydePark Parklocatlocat- COURT the Incorporated Incorporated Village Village Premises will will bebe sold sold lage Index ## 610529/2018. 610529/2018. This This Premises COURTDRIVE, DRIVE,MINEOLA, MINEOLA, 310, 1420Jericho JerichoTurnpike, Turnpike, NY 11590, Attorneys Attorneys for for PlainPlain- ofofWestbury, fificecelocation: location:Nassau NassauCounty. County. foreclosure Westbury,County CountyofofNasNassubject toto provisions provisions ofof ededatat1420 foreclosuresale salewill willbebeheld held subject NY11501, 11501,ononDecember December12, 12, 11590, NewHyde HydePark, Park,N.Y. N.Y.11040 11040 2023 undefi undefi ned nedformed formedininDE DEonon ononthe sauand andState StateofofNew NewYork, York, led Judgment Judgment Index Index ## New theNorth NorthSide SideSteps Stepsofof fifiled 2023 atat 2:30PM, 2:30PM, premises premises t i t f i f f . f A. A l l l lf or f or e c e l c os l os u u r e r e s al s al e s e s w w i l i l l l sau willconduct conducta aPublic PublicHearing Hearing known 2023-03-21. 2023-03-21.SSNY SSNYdesignatdesignat- t he t he C C our our t hous t hous e , e ,r a r i a n i n or or s hi s hi ne ne . . 004467/2011. Section 11, 11, Block Block 363 363 and and 004467/2011. Alan Alan Parente, Parente, will knownasas809 809EASTFIELD EASTFIELD b b e e c on c on d d u u c t c e t d e d i n i n ac ac c or c or d d an an c e c e Section ededasasagent agentofofupon uponwhom whom COVID-19 onWednesday, Wednesday,December December13, 13, ROAD, Lot7.7.Approximate Approximateamount amount Esq. - - Referee. Referee. THE THE REFREF- on COVID-19 safety safety protoproto- Esq. ROAD, WESTBURY, WESTBURY, NY NY w w i t i h t h C C ovi ovi d d - 19 - 19 gu gu i d i d e l e i l n i n e s e s Lot 2023atat7:30 7:30p.m. p.m. process process against against itit may may bebe cols judgment isis $454,748.81 $454,748.81 EREEWILL WILLNOT NOTACCEPT ACCEPT 2023 colswill willbebefollowed followedatatthe the EREE 11590: 11590: Section Section 11, 11, Block Block i n i n c l c u l u d d i n i n g, g, b b u u t t n n ot ot l i l m i m i t i e t d e d ofof judgment served. served.SSNY SSNYshall shallmail mailpropro- foreclosure plusinterest interestand andcosts. costs.PremPremCASHAT ATTHE THEFORECLOFORECLO- Z Z on on i n i n g B g B oar oar d d of of A A p p p e al e al s s 402, foreclosure sale. sale. IfIf proper proper CASH t o, t o, s oc s oc i al i al d d i s i t s an t an c i c n i n g g an an d d plus 402,Lot Lot15: 15: cess cesstoto3GFN 3GFNHoldings HoldingsLLC: LLC: social iseswill willbebesold soldsubject subjecttoto A A ge ge n n d d a a SURE SALE SALE AND AND WILL WILL social distancing distancing cannot cannot bebe SURE A A L L L L T T H H A A T T C C E E R R T T A A IN IN m m as as k k w w e ar e ar i n i n g. g. *L *L O O C C A A - - ises 199 1992nd 2ndStStApt AptE615 E615Mineola Mineola maintained provisionsofoffifi ledJudgment Judgment ONLY ACCEPT ACCEPT CERTICERTI- W W e d e d n n e s e d s d ay ay , D , D e c e e c m e m b b e r e r 13 13 maintainedororthere thereare areother other ONLY led P P L L O O T T , P , P IE IE C C E E O O R R P P A A R R C C E E L L T T IO IO NNO O F F SASA L L E E SUSU B B JE JE C C T T provisions IN Index NY NY11501 11501Articles ArticlesofofOrgaOrga- he he a l a t l h t h or or s a s f a e f t e y t y c onc onc e r e ns r ns , , t he t he FIED Index #608338/2019. #608338/2019. This This 203 @ 203 @ 7: 7:30 30 FIED FUNDS. FUNDS. Robertson, Robertson, O O F F L L A A NDND , , WI WI T T H H T T H H E E T T O O C C H H A A NGNG E E D D A A Y Y O O F F IN nization nizationoriginally originallyfifiled ledwith with Court foreclosuresale salewill willbebeheld held A A SESE Anschutz, Schneid, Schneid, Crane Crane 23- 23- 08 C 08 C CourtAppointed AppointedReferee Refereewill will Anschutz, WI WI T T H H foreclosure B B U U IL IL D D ING ING SS A A NDND IM IM - - A A C C C C O O R R D D A A NCNC E E DE DESecretary SecretaryofofState State(SOS). (SOS). c a c nc a nc e l e t l the he s s a l a e l . e . thenorth northside sidesteps stepsofofthe the &&Partners, Partners,PLLC PLLC900 900MerMer- A A p p p l i l c i an c an t :t :SoSon n y y V V a ar gh r gh e s e e s e P P R R O O V V E E M M E E NTNT SS T T H H E E R R E E - - C C O O U U R R T T / C / C L L E E R R K K D D IR IR E E C C - - ononthe 611 611South SouthDuPont DuPontHighway Highway Brian chantsConcourse, Concourse,Suite Suite310, 310, O O w w n n e r e :r :SoSon n y y V V ar ar gh gh e s e e s e BrianJ.J.Davis, Davis,Esq., Esq.,Referee Referee chants C C our our t hous t hous e , e , r a r i a n i n or or s hi s hi ne ne . . O O NNE E R R E E C C T T E E D D , , SITSIT U U A A T T E E , , T T IV IV E E S.S. Variancetoto195-23.1 195-23.1- -MaxMax- L L Y Y ING 12-6;11-29-22-15-2023-4T11-29-22-15-2023-4T- COVID-19 Suite Suite102 102Dover DoverDE DE19901. 19901. Greenspoon COVID-19 safety safety protoprotoWestbury,New NewYork York11590, 11590, Variance Greenspoon Marder, Marder, 590 590 Westbury, ING A A NDND B B E E ING ING IN IN 12-6; #243552-NIN/WBY cols Purpose: Purpose:Any Anylawful lawfulpurpose. purpose. Madison colswill willbebefollowed followedatatthe the MadisonAvenue, Avenue,Suite Suite1800, 1800, A A t t t or t or ne ne ys ys f or f or P P l a l i a nt i nt i f i f f . f . A A l l l l i m i m um um L L ot ot C C ove ove r a r ge a ge i n i n R R e s e -s - T T H H E E #243552-NIN/WBY INC INC O O R R P P O O R R A A T T E E D D idential Zones Zones == 35% 35% ReRe- V V IL IL L L A A G G E E 12-13-6; 12-13-6;11-29-22-15-811-29-22-15-8- New foreclosure sale. sale. IfIf proper proper NewYork, York,NY NY10022, 10022,AttorAttor- f or f or e c e l c os l os u u r e r e s al s al e s e s w w i l i l l l b b e e idential foreclosure O O F F WE WE STST - quiredofof4000sq 4000sqftftxx35% 35%== B B U U R R Y Y , , C C O O U U NTNT Y Y O O F F NANA S-S20220 3-6T 23-6T-#2-#43466243466-N N I N I N / M / M A A ne ne ys ys f f or or P P l a l i a nt i nt i f i f f f social distancing distancing cannot cannot bebe c on c on d d u u c t c e t d e d i n i n ac ac c or c or d d an an c e c e quired social L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E MaxAllowed Allowed1400 1400sfsf PUBLICNOTICE NOTICE maintainedororthere thereare areother other 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T- w w i t i h t h C C ovi ovi d d - 19 - 19 gu gu i d i d e l e i l n i n e s e s Max maintained PUBLIC SASA U U A A NDND STST A A T T E E O O F F NENE W W 1485sqsqft;ft;85.68 85.68sqsq Y Y O O R R K K VILLAGEOF OF L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E #243448-NIN/NHP #243448-NIN/NHP i n i n c l c u l u d d i n i n g, g, b b u u t t n n ot ot l i l m i m i t i e t d e d P P r ovi r ovi d d e d e d 1485 he he a l a t l h t h or or s a s f a e f t e y t y c onc onc e r e ns r ns , , t he t he VILLAGE over(6.12% (6.12%over overallowed) allowed) OLDWESTBURY WESTBURY N N ot ot i c i e c e of of f or f or m m a t a i t on i on of of CourtAppointed AppointedReferee Refereewill will t o, t o, s oc s oc i al i al d d i s i t s an t an c i c n i n g g an an d d ftftover Court OLD Premises Premises will will bebe sold sold MaximumFloor FloorArea Area==1880 1880 subject NOTICE ISIS HEREBY HEREBY c a c nc a nc e l e t l the he s s a l a e l . e . 42BLEUS 42BLEUSL.L.C. L.L.C.Arts ArtsofofOrg Org m m as as k k w w e ar e ar i n i n g. g. *L *L O O C C A A - - Maximum L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E subject toto provisions provisions ofof NOTICE GIVENthat thatononMonday, Monday,DeDe- Harold filed filedwith withSecretary SecretaryofofState State Notice HaroldF.F.Damm, Damm,Esq., Esq., Noticeofofformation formationofofCHAO CHAO T T IO IO NNO O F F SASA L L E E SUSU B B JE JE C C T T sqsqftft fifiled led Judgment Judgment Index Index ## GIVEN 1902.81 sqsq ft.; ft.; 604863/2018. cember11, 11,2023, 2023,atat7:00 7:00PM, PM, R R e f e e f r e e r e e ofof NY NY onon 10/25/23. 10/25/23. Office Office YANG IN P P r ovi r ovi d d e d e d == 1902.81 YANGLLC. LLC.Arts ArtsofofOrg Orgfifiled led T T O O C C H H A A NGNG E E D D A A Y Y O O F F IN 604863/2018. Peter Peter FaFa- cember 22.81sqsqft.ft.over over(1.21% (1.21%over over mighetti, VillageHall, Hall,located locatedatat11 Friedman location: location: Nassau Nassau County. County. with Friedman Vartolo Vartolo LLP, LLP, 8585 WI WI T T H H 22.81 withthe theSecy SecyofofState StateofofNY NY A A C C C C O O R R D D A A NCNC E E mighetti,Esq. Esq.- -Referee. Referee.RobRob- atatVillage SSNY SSNY designated designated asas agent agent (SSNY) allowed) StoreHill HillRoad, Road,Old OldWestWest- Broad BroadStreet, Street,Suite Suite501, 501,New New (SSNY)onon10/25/2023. 10/25/2023.OfOf- C C O O U U R R T T / C / C L L E E R R K K D D IR IR E E C C - - allowed) ertson, ertson, Anschutz, Anschutz, Schneid, Schneid, Store Min.Side SideYard YardRequired Required5’5’- Crane bury, New NewYork, York, the the Board Board York, upon uponwhom whomprocess processmay maybebe fificecelocation: York,New NewYork York10004, 10004,AtAtMin. location:Nassau NassauCounty. County. T T IV IV E E S.S. Crane&&Partners, Partners,PLLC PLLC900 900 bury, 10’-0” Zoning Appeals Appeals ofof the the torneys served servedand andshall shallmail mailcopy copyofof SSNY torneysfor forPlaintiff. Plaintiff.Firm FirmFile File 12-13-6;11-29-22-2023-4T11-29-22-2023-4T- 0”0”&&10’-0” SSNY designated designated asas agent agent 12-13-6; M M e r e c r ha c ha nt nt s s C C onc onc our our s e s , e , S S ui ui t e t e ofof Zoning 5.60’&&8.77’ 8.77’(Not (Not 310, IncorporatedVillage Village ofof Old Old No. process processagainst againstLLC LLCto: to:160 160 upon No.190816-1 190816-1 #243632-NIN/NHP #243632-NIN/NHP P P r ovi r ovi d d e d e d 5.60’ uponwhom whomprocess processmay maybebe 310, Westbury, Westbury, New New York York Incorporated 1st 1ststreet streetUnit Unit786, 786,Mineola, Mineola, served Complyingwith withmin. min.10’-0”) 10’-0”) 11590, Westburywill willhold holda apublic public 12-20-13-6; 12-20-13-6;11-29-2023-4T11-29-2023-4TComplying servedand andshall shallmail mailcopy copyofof 11590,Attorneys Attorneysfor forPlaintiff. Plaintiff. Westbury Section88 Block Block38 38 Lot(s) Lot(s) All hearingononthe thefollowing followingapapNY NY11501. 11501.Purpose: Purpose:any anylawlaw- process #243659-NIN/WBY Section L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E processagainst againstthe theLLC LLCto: to: #243659-NIN/WBY Allforeclosure foreclosuresales saleswill willbebe hearing 152 plication: f ul f ul a a c t c . t . 152 NOTICE NOTICEOF OFSALE SALE 1008 1008JERICHO JERICHOTURNPIKE, TURNPIKE, conducted conductedininaccordance accordancewith with plication: aka102 102North North7th 7thStreet Street ApplicationofofSeth Sethand andSheri Sheri 12-13-6; 12-13-6;11-29-22-15-811-29-22-15-8- NEW aka SUPREMECOURTCOURTNEW HYDE HYDE PARK, PARK, NY NY SUPREME L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E Covid-19 Covid-19 guidelines guidelines includinclud- Application 2023-6T-#243504-NIN/MA 2023-6T-#243504-NIN/MA 11040. Leist––1818The ThePines Pines––request request N N ot ot i c i e c e 23- 23- 09 C 09 C A A SESE COUNTYOF OFNASSAU NASSAU 11040.Purpose: Purpose:Any Anylawful lawful COUNTY of of f or f or m m a t a i t on i on ing, ing,but butnot notlimited limitedto, to,social social Leist 100CLOUDS.INCLLC LLCArtiArtiU.S. U.S. BANK BANK TRUST TRUST N.A., N.A., A A p p p l i l c i an c an t :t :SoSon n y y V V a ar gh r gh e s e e s e a ca tc . t . distancing distancing and and mask mask wearwear- f or f or a a va va r i r a i nc a nc e e f r f om r om A A r t r i t c i l c e l e V V 100CLOUDS.INC §216-26BB(Volume) (Volume)propospropos- cles clesofofOrganization Organizationfifi ledwith with NOTIN INITS ITSINDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL O O w w n n e r e :r :B B e n e n oy oy V V ar ar gh gh e s e e s e 12-20-13-6; 12-20-13-6;11-29-22-1511-29-22-15- NOT led ing. ing.*LOCATION *LOCATIONOF OFSALE SALE §216-26 Variancetoto195-23.1 195-23.1- ingtotorenovate renovatethe theexisting existing Secretary Secretary ofof State State ofof New New CAPACITY BUT BUT SOLELY SOLELY Variance 2023-6T-#243547-NIN/NHP CAPACITY SUBJECT SUBJECT TO TO CHANGE CHANGE ing NEW NEWHYDE HYDEPARK PARK 2023-6T-#243547-NIN/NHP Min.Side SideYard YardRequired Required5’5’- DAY home, keeping keeping part part ofof the the York YorkSSNY SSNYonon11/13/23. 11/13/23.OfOfAS ASOWNER OWNERTRUSTEE TRUSTEEFOR FOR Min. DAYOF OFIN INACCORDANCE ACCORDANCE home, 10’-0” foundation and and crawl crawl space space fifi locatedininNassau NassauCounCounVRMTG VRMTG ASSET ASSET TRUST, TRUST, 0”0”&&10’-0” L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E cecelocated WITH WITHCOURT/CLERK COURT/CLERKDIDI- foundation 3.40$$10.50 10.50(Not (Not RECTIVES. andframing framingatatthe thenorth northside side ty.ty.SSNY SSNYhas hasbeen beendesignated designated P P r ovi r ovi d d e d e d 3.40 SUPREME SUPREMECOURT COURTOF OFTHE THE P P l a l i a nt i nt i f i f f , f , L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E and RECTIVES. Complyingwith withmin. min.5-0”) 5-0”) theexisting existingresidence. residence.ProPro- for forservice serviceofofprocess. process.SSNY SSNY Complying STATE OF OF NEW NEWYORK YORK - - A A G G A A I N I N S S T T N N ot ot i c i e c e of of f or f or m m a t a i t on i on of of W W I T I T- - STATE 11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T11-29-22-15-8-2023-4T- ofofthe posingtotoconstruct constructa atwo-stotwo-sto- shall shallmail mailcopy copyofofany anyprocess process F F r on r on t t Y Y ar ar d d = = FRANCENY FRANCENY M. M. CASTRO CASTRO A A ve ve r age r age COUNTYOF OFNASSAU NASSAU B B I T I T , L, L L L C C . A . A r t r i t c i l c e l s e s o fo f O O r g r ag ni ni - - COUNTY #2#24346 4-N I N I N / W / W B B Y Y posing 434 64-N farm style style dwelling dwelling exex- served servedagainst againstthe theLLC LLCto: to:7474 A/K/A FRANCENY FRANCENY M. M. 2.50’ 2.50’ DEUTSCHE BANK BANK NANA- A/K/A zation zationfifiled ledwith withthe theSecretary Secretary DEUTSCHE ryry farm tending44foot foottoto99inch inchtotothe the Madison MadisonAve AveFL FL2,2,Westbury, Westbury, GONZALEZA/K/A A/K/AFRANFRAN- F F r on r on t t Y Y ar ar d d t o t o e xi e xi s t s i t n i n g g TIONAL TRUST TRUST COMCOM- GONZALEZ ofofState StateofofNew NewYork YorkSSNY SSNY TIONAL tending L L E E G G A A L L NONO T T IC IC E E NY11590. 11590.Purpose: Purpose:any anylawlawCENY GONZALEZ, GONZALEZ, EDED- d d w w e l e l l i l n i n g: g:19.80’ 19.80’ PANY, AS AS INDENTURE INDENTURE CENY onon 10/12/23. 10/12/23. Offi Officece located located PANY, SUPREME SUPREMECOURT COURTOF OFTHE THE S S out out h, h, m m ove ove t he t he ga ga r a r ge a ge e n-e n- NY trancetotothe theside sideand andpropose propose ful fulpurpose. purpose. WINH.H.MARTINEZ, MARTINEZ,etetal.al. F F r on r on t t Y Y ar ar d d t o t o c ove c ove r e r d e d STATE TRUSTEE FOR FOR AMERIAMERI- WIN i n i n N N a s a s s a s u a u C C ount ount y . y . 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Shelter Spotlight Leo

Handsome Leo is patiently waiting for his new permanent walking buddy to walk through the shelter door and take him home. Leo is a friendly guy that is very treat motivated- staff and volunteers are working with him to help him learn some manners. He can be strong on a leash but has made a lot of progress with walking calmly. Leo would thrive in an active home dedicated to continuing his training. Due to his exuberance and strength he should not live with young children at this time.

to be about 4 years old. She is outgoing and affectionate and loves to give kisses and get belly rubs. She is also the type of dog that can sometimes want things her own way. The shelter is seeking a dog savvy family without young kids to open their home to her.

Cleo

Cleo is a 2 1/2 year old “XL-Bully” recently surrendered to the shelter. Cleo is a fun, affectionate girl that knows several commands- beauty AND brains! Cleo gets along with other dogs and seems to be fine meeting new people. She is extremely strong on a leash and will require continued Suzette training to work with that. We are seeking The shelter did Suzette’s DNA and she is mostly English Bulldog with some Rottweiler, a dog-experienced home, especially with large breeds. Due to her size and strength Pit Bull Terrier, and Husky. She is estimated

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we are recommending kids 12+ in the family. If you are interested in learning more about Cleo, please call the shelter at 516-869-6311 or email us at animalshelter@northhempsteadny.gov for more information. The shelter is currently facilitating adoptions through appointment only. If you arrive at the shelter without an appointment to meet a dog, they may not be able to assist you.

Please call the shelter (516-869-6311) during working hours (Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) for more information about any dog, the adoption process at the shelter, and to confirm availability. Please go to www.theshelterconnection.org for more information about and directions to the shelter. —Information compiled by Amanda Olsen

Go Green North Hempstead TV Helps Residents Tackle Waste North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board recently premiered the second episode of the Go Green North Hempstead TV series entitled, Know What To Throw, a step-bystep guide to tackling household waste. This episode introduces a new friend and waste advocate of North Hempstead, Harbor the Heron (Harbor) whose personal story promises to engage residents. Harbor is on a mission to show residents how to properly dispose of food, yard waste, glass, metals,

paper, cardboard, plastics, oversized items, electronics, hazardous waste, pharmaceuticals and more. “I love Know What To Throw because sometimes merely telling people to recycle is not enough. Our new friend Harbor shows us how to properly handle waste so we can make the North Hempstead community cleaner and greener,” stated Supervisor DeSena. Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte added, “My goal is to have Harbor jump off the screen and into the hearts of residents at

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Town Hall, STOP events, and school classrooms. Harbor can help us overcome any confusion about the garbage and recycling process.” To complement this episode, the Town created a Know What To Throw web page with an FAQ and helpful links that cover everything from where the Town’s recycling is processed to what to do with items such as bottle caps, broken glass and food scraps. Residents can tune into channel 18 or 65 on Cablevision or 46 on Verizon. It is also

accessible through MyNHTV.com. Know What to Throw is part of the Go Green North Hempstead TV series designed to help residents take actionable steps to live a more sustainable life. Each topic is broken down into easy steps so residents can have fun while doing something great for the planet. Episode themes align with priorities identified in the Town’s climate change survey. For more information go to North HempsteadNY.gov/ClimateAction. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

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EAST WILLISTON PHYS. ED STUDENTS CHOOSE THEIR CHALLENGE Students at East Williston’s North Side School are utilizing problem-solving skills and team-building activities to complete unique confidence-building obstacle courses in their physical education classes. The course included climbing and gymnastics equipment to help improve students’ muscular strength and endurance, as well as coordinated movements, such

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Students at East Williston’s North Side School completed an obstacle course of choice during their physical education classes. (Courtesy of East Williston School District)

SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND COURSE AT CRADLE OF AVIATION Twelve Sewanhaka High School students recently participated in a two-day course, “Introduction to Composites & Advanced Manufacturing,” at the Cradle of Aviation. Eleven of the students are enrolled in the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The opportunity was facilitated by the Institute for Workforce Advancement to support students in skills development and career awareness in this field. The students were taught by Vaughn College faculty, with project-based learning in the laboratory and related instruction in the Cradle of Aviation classroom. They were challenged with activities that encouraged them to collaborate, communicate and design solutions using their critical thinking skills. The in-depth overview explored the history of composites; how they are designed, tested and repaired; the basics of

component analysis; and available careers in the field. Students from several CTE disciplines, including pre-engineering, architectural technology and automotive technology, earned one college credit from Vaughn College for their participation in this event. — Submitted by the Sewanhaka Central High School District

CARLE PLACE HIGH SCHOOL INDUCTS FIRST SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CLASS Twenty-six juniors and seniors from Carle Place High School recently became charter members at the first induction ceremony for the school’s Science National Honor Society. The new members were admitted based on their exemplary academic success across all academic areas and their dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge through outstanding grades in higher-level science courses. After the new members took the oath,

which was led by their advisor Mrs. Danielle Foraker, the evening concluded with the members being asked to activate glow sticks. This represented the light of their knowledge, and the students were asked to share that knowledge with others. The Carle Place School District congratulates all the inducted students on this accomplishment. It was a very special evening for the students and their families. — Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Twenty-six juniors and seniors from Carle Place High School were inducted into the school’s first Science National Honor Society. (Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

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A Radio City Rockette Smithtown’s Courtney File shares her dancing journey BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

ourtney File first saw the Christmas Spectacular, Starring the Radio City Rockettes, when she was six years old. From there, it became tradition, as File and her family would come from Smithtown to see the show every year during the holidays. “The curtain came down at the very end of it, and I looked at my mom and said ‘that’s what I want to do,’” File said. “And it never changed, my whole life. I was very inspired and in awe of the Rockettes.” File always loved dancing. She first started dancing at a local studio in Smithtown when she was two. She trained on Long Island until she was about 12 years old and switched to the Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan, where she was a part of the Children & Teens Program. “I loved it and it introduced me to a bunch of different styles of dance,” File said. “But the Rockette style has always been my personal favorite.”

Rockette Courtney File. (Photo courtesy MSG Entertainment)

File continued to train in Manhattan while attending Hofstra University for journalism, eventually getting the opportunity to train to be a Rockette through the Rockette Conservatory program, an invite-only, week-long intensive training program held at Radio City Music Hall each summer. “It was an amazing program that fully prepares girls for the job,” File said. “I feel like it really prepared me for my first season last year and I’m still feeling the benefits of the conservatory program.” Participants of the Rockette Conservatory Program are invited to audition in August for consideration to be a part of the Christmas Spectacular. It was File’s sixth audition when she finally got the part in 2022. “You just have to keep pushing, and for anyone who asks me, ‘what advice would you give to a younger girl?’ I’d say keep going, keep pushing, because my story definitely shows dreams come true,” File said. “I’m working my dream job every day, which is amazing.” File is now in her second year as a Rockette. “I’m very excited to be back to celebrate Christmas here at the hall,” File said. File said she and her fellow Rockettes share a similar story of being inspired by the show they are now a part of when they were younger. “We either saw the Rockettes on TV for the Macy’s Day Parade or we came and saw the show every year with our families and friends,” File said. “It’s a similar feeling for all of us, that it’s such an inspiring company.” Rehearsals, File explains, take place for six hours a day, six days a week for six weeks. “We start in our rehearsal space and we learn our individual track for the show, and then we move into the hall, which is very exciting for us and we move into our dressing room, and we start working on stage during

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tech rehearsals,” File said. “Then we layer on costumes and lighting and it’s so fun each day.” File performs during the evening performances of the Christmas Spectacular, at times performing in four shows a day. There is an hour-and-a-half of rest time between each show, where the Rockettes can eat, ice their muscles, stretch and relax. “It’s a very rigorous and athletic schedule, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” File said. “It’s truly fun. You really do become a family at Radio City, especially spending the holidays together.” During off season, Rockettes often work other jobs. “There are some girls that are accountants,” File said. “You have some girls who teach fitness. We have some girls that have four kids and they go home and are with their kids for the rest of the year. It varies.” For nearly a century, the Rockettes have starred in thousands of stage spectaculars at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, and have been a part of history by performing for troops abroad during wartime or performing during a presidential inauguration. For 80 years, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes has become a popular Christmas destination, featuring classic numbers like Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and Living Nativity. Tickets can be purchased online at www. rockettes.com/Christmas/. “It’s a family tradition for so many people, especially for people who are lucky enough to be so close, living on Long Island,” File said. “I would describe it as a once in a lifetime experience, if you haven’t seen it. Each number is so special. You have numbers in the show like Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Soldiers, that have been in the show since it opened in 1933. Then you have new and exciting numbers, like Dance of the Frost Fairies Fairies.”

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