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The Ways We Remember: Veterans Day 2022

Honor the fallen, support our soldiers

AMANDA OLSEN

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November 11, whether brisk and barebranched or soggy and leaf-strewn, always marks a day of remembrance and honor for our nation’s military veterans. The slogan “all gave some, some gave all,” though oft repeated, still holds true. It is a time to remember them and treasure the freedom their sacrifice affords.

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, which signified the end of World War I. The ceasefire that effectively marked the end of the war commenced at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. The eleventh of November became a federally recognized holiday in 1938 and was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to recognize veterans of all wars. It is still celebrated as Armistice Day in other parts of the world.

While Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day is meant to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. It’s often marked with parades and ceremonies that give the public the chance to thank service men and women for their sacrifices.

Two organizations that have been instrumental in supporting U.S. veterans for more than 100 years are the VFW and the American Legion. The VFW, or Veterans of Foreign Wars, began in 1899, when veterans banded together to secure benefits for their service. The American Legion was created by Congress in 1919 as a national veterans organization. Without these groups there would be no Veterans Administration, no national cemetery system, no GI bill and no

national memorials.

At the November 2 meeting of American Legion Post #304, Commander John Iacono presented Dr. Richard Heinl with a certificate in appreciation for his service. He also received a Proclamation from the Town of North Hempstead.

Richard Heinl was born on October 24, 1924. His family moved to Munsey Park early in his childhood, making Manhasset his hometown. After high school he majored in pre-med at Fordham University. During World War II he was drafted and inducted into the Army.

Because he was a pre-med student the army asked him if he would be a medic. He replied that he would rather be a rifleman because he thought his chances of survival would be better. In combat at that time the German soldiers were using the painted red cross on a white background on a medic’s helmet for targets. Heinl served the US

Army during war with the 94th Infantry Division, 376th Regiment on the front lines in France and Germany. At one point his unit was assigned to the third Army under General George Patton in the relief of Bastonge during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star for that service. After the war he became a dentist and practiced in Manhasset.

He also became a pilot and flew his airplane out of Zahn’s airport. In 1960 Dr. Heinl survived a plane crash when another plane that didn’t see him collided with his plane while landing. He survived major injuries to his face and spine. After recovering he became an accomplished skier, traveling to all parts of the American west as well as Europe. His summers were spent racing sailboats around Shelter Island winning the title several times. Dr. Heinl still enjoys golf and skiing when the opportunity arises.

Richard married a beautiful Scottish

lass, Isabelle, and they had three children together. He is now the grandfather of six.

After a number of years of practicing general dentistry, Richard went to Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and became an orthodontist. He continued to practice orthodontics in Manhasset until a few years ago. Dr. Heinl also joined the faculty at Fairleigh Dickenson University School of Dentistry and taught in their graduate orthodontic program.

Heinl has been a member of the American Legion for 76 years. “It was good to be with friends that had experienced some of the things you had, trying to stay alive and fight,” he said, when asked of his experience as a member.

His advice for living a full life is much what you would expect from a member of the greatest generation: “It means a lot see VETERANS DAY on page 4

Commander John Iacono presents Dr. Richard Heinl with the town proclamation. (Photos by Cory Olsen)

Dr. Heinl and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena.

when you’re kind and thoughtful. When you think of the other person, it pays dividends. When you help others, it seems you are helping yourself at the same time.”

Nationally. the most active cohort of veterans for most organizations are those from the Vietnam war. Ken Kraft, a Vietnam veteran and member of the Port Washington VFW and American Legion post 336, is working hard to preserve the memory of those who were lost and uplift those who remain. ”In this day and age with so much negativity everywhere, we should take a moment to realize how fortunate so many of us Americans are and appreciate what our veterans have done to preserve our way of life.” Kraft said.

Kraft lost many friends from Port Washington and Manhasset in Vietnam. He and his friend Bill Manfredonia created a graphic honoring some of these soldiers, which was then turned into a magnet to be displayed on their vehicle in the Port Washington Veterans Day parade November 11. “Three of these soldiers were in Paul D. Schreiber High School with me. Bill Polchow and Rich Ferguson were in my Class of ‘63, while Bobby Zwerlein was in the Class of ‘64. Bruce Eliot (of Manhasset) was a volunteer fireman with me at Flower Hill Hose Company back in the mid ‘60s. Francis Trinchitella I believe was in the Class of ‘68. All of these men

are on the Wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. These young men, all ages 20 to 26, died serving the country they loved and I wanted to acknowledge their efforts.” Kraft said.

Another way Kraft is keeping the flame is through a small museum at Post 336. In 2013, he and another post member, Joe Brandes, upgraded the trophy case on the lower level to house military paraphernalia

from the Civil War to the War on Terror. These artifacts were donated by members and their friends and neighbors. The collection includes many personal items from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. There are uniforms, equipment, and ephemera on display. The museum is free and open to the public by appointment.

The annual Port Washington Veterans Day Car Parade will take place On Friday,

November 11. It will run from Campus Drive starting at 9:45 and will run to the Sousa band shell, where the Veterans Ceremony will take place promptly at 11:00.

American Legion Post #304 will host their Veterans Day service November 11 at Mary Jane Davies Park at 11 a.m.

—with contributions by John Iacono, American Legion Post #304

Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to North Hempstead Parks

On October 25, New York State

Senator Anna M. Kaplan hosted a press event at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park, NY with Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Councilman Peter Zuckerman, and local electric vehicle (EV) drivers to announce the Power Up in a Park Initiative that will bring 30 new electric vehicle charging stations to 7 community parks in the Town of North Hempstead. This is the first major investment in public charging stations on Nassau County’s North Shore, and it was made possible by a $500,000 grant secured by Senator Kaplan. Senator Anna M. Kaplan said “there are more electric cars on Long Island roads than ever before, but there has never been any significant investment in public charging stations for drivers in our community to use. With our ‘Power Up in a Park’ Initiative, we’re more than tripling the number of charging stations available in North Hempstead, and we’re giving residents another excuse to get out of the house and visit a park. I’m proud to have secured $500,000 for this vital investment in our green future, and I’m grateful for my partners in the Town of North Hempstead who are going to get it done.”

The Town of North Hempstead on Nassau County’s North Shore is home to over 231,000 residents, but according to

plugshare.com, a popular site to locate EV chargers, there are only 8 public EV chargers available within the Town’s borders. “Power Up in a Park” will see the installation of 30 level 2 chargers, which can give a vehicle 20-30 miles of range per hour of charge, in 7 Town parks. The parks currently being considered for this initiative are Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park, Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park, Town Dock in Port Washington, North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, Mary Jane Davies Park in Manhasset, Clark Botanical Gardens in Albertson, and The Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury.

With rising gas prices and new incentives from the Federal Government boosting interest in electric vehicles, EV sales have seen a sharp increase in the US during the first half of 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021, rising from 3.6 percent of all new vehicles in the US to 6.2 percent.

Unfortunately, the region’s charging station infrastructure has not kept pace with vehicle sales, holding back many potential car buyers from choosing an electric vehicle due to “range anxiety,” or the fear that a vehicle won’t be able to reach a charging station before running out of power. By expanding access to charging stations,

more Long Islanders will feel comfortable making the switch to an electric vehicle in the future.

“Thank you to Senator Anna Kaplan for your dedication and commitment to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation,” said North Hempstead Councilmember Lurvey. “Adding these EV charging stations to our parks is a natural fit and will hopefully encourage more people to make the switch knowing that expanded access is on the horizon. This is a model of sustainability and resiliency that we hope other towns on Long Island can follow too.“

“We are proud to once again partner with Senator Anna Kaplan on yet another initiative that will help our residents and visitors alike,” said North Hempstead Councilmember Zuckerman. “The “Power Up in a Park Initiative” will allow individuals to see the natural beauty of our parks while charging up their eco-friendly vehicle.”

“Senator Kaplan has consistently passed legislation that helps address the threat of climate change,” said North Hempstead Councilmember Dalimonte. “It’s important that we ensure more access to charging stations as this hopefully will pave the way for more Long Islanders to take the leap in considering an electric vehicle as their next car.”

— Submitted by the Office of State Senator Anna M. Kaplan

Pieces from the museum collection.

(Photos by Amanda Olsen) Nancy Olszewski and her 99-year-old dad, Port Washington resident Gene DeMar, a WWII Vet.

New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan announced an electrical vehicle infrastructure initiative on October 25 at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park alongside Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, and Town of North Hempstead Councilman Peter Zuckerman.

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Community Chest Recounts Heroic Contributions Of Hundreds Of Port Residents

As Port Washington emerges from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Community Chest issued a report that recounts the heroic efforts of Port residents, who came together to help over 1,400 of our community’s most vulnerable residents endure through the pandemic.

By late March of 2020, spearheaded by the Community Chest, hundreds of volunteers, donors, elected officials, community organizations and businesses worked selflessly to help their neighbors amid the fear of a potentially fatal virus that had no cure. Together they launched the COVID-19 Community Response Fund and established the COVID-19 Community Response Working group to address an ever-evolving list of needs spawned by the Pandemic.

At the height of the crisis in April of 2020, with over 30,000 cases that claimed more than 1,300 lives in Nassau County, Port Washington volunteers worked tirelessly to save the lives of their neighbors in so many ways. These included delivering food and supplies to food pantries and highly vulnerable seniors, making over 2,000 cloth masks and setting up vaccination appointments.

The COVID-19 Relief Fund provided over $318,000 to help Port residents who were suddenly unemployed to attain food and other

essentials. In total, over 400 families and 1,400 individuals in Port Washington were helped.

According to Community Chest President Drew Hershkowitz, “The COVID-19 relief effort was one of the most important efforts ever undertaken by the Community Chest and reminds all of us of the true meaning of the people of Port helping the people of Port.”

The Pandemic also brought persistent underlying needs of vulnerable community members into sharp focus. One such needthe demand for diapers and other personal care items-remains in short supply in our community’s food pantries.

The Nicholas Center Navigators (young adults on the autism spectrum), who had been instrumental in delivering these items during the Pandemic, will launch a new program called Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center to gather, assemble and deliver these supplies to pantries in Port.

“The Nicholas Center Navigators are honored to take over the food pantry program so generously started by the Community Chest during the Pandemic,” said Nicole Sugrue, executive director and co-founder of The Nicholas Center. “We have neighbors in tremendous need. Our participants (who are all adults with autism) understand the importance of their work for Port Provides to

deliver goods for these 1,400 vulnerable Port Washington residents. The spirit of neighbors raising up neighbors is at the heart and soul of our organization —which strives to integrate adults with autism into our community in fulfilling ways. We welcome financial support and donations, so that we can continue this inspiring and vital local program for as long as it is needed.”

A Go-Fund Me account has been established to support this important community program. Donations may be made via: Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center at GoFundMe at www.gofundme.com/portprovides-powered-by-the-nicholas-center or by calling: 516-767-7177, ext. 420.

—Submitted by the Community Chest of Port Washington

Port Pantry. (Contribute photo)

Celebrates

Town Hosts Pumpkin Fest

orth Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Peter Zuckerman and Councilmember Veronica Lurvey recently attended Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 6 at Clinton G. Martin Park.

Hundreds of attendees came out to the free event which featured pick your own pumpkins, music, crafts, character meet and greets, a ride on a train, a bouncy

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Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte Celebrates Opening Of Learning Express

North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, along with the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of Learning Express on Oct. 20. Learning Express is located at 61 Shore Rd. and is a retail toy store that focuses on educational toys and gifts for children of all ages. Councilmember Dalimonte presented a certificate or recognition in honor of the momentous occasion.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Learning Express in Port Washington. (Contributed photos)

ABOVE:Local officials cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Learning Express.

RIGHT: Councilmember Dalimonte presents a certificate of recognition to celebrate the grand opening of

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena at Pumpkin Fest.

Stunning waterfront views of Manhasset Bay, breathtaking perennial gardens & incredible sunsets.

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The Business of Being an Author

2 p.m. (Library Hagedorn Meeting Room) A Workshop Series with Natalie S. Harnett - Week 2: From Query Letter to Self-Publicity. Learn how to construct a successful query letter with award-winning author Natalie S. Harnett. Natalie will share helpful tips about getting an agent and getting published from her own and her friends’ experiences. She will also discuss ways to begin self-promotion even before you are published. Made possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center. Visit pwpl.org to register.

Toubab Krewe

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater)

This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SUNDAY, NOV. 13

A SoundSwap Event: Canta Libre

2:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room)

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other enchanting works for harp quintet. Canta Libre is happy to present this program on Long Island, their “home turf,” during a season celebrating their 20th anniversary of fantastic music-making. Sponsored by the Friends of Library. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

MONDAY, NOV. 14

Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie

3 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room)

Join Award Winning Stage and Film Director Stephen Nachamie as he takes a closer look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He will explore the history of the Parade, the behind-the-scenes experience, and its connection to Broadway. Stephen has been Staging Director for Macy’s Emmy Award Winning Singing Christmas Tree, a special feature of the parade, since its inception. This will be a hybrid event. Register at www.pwpl.org/ events

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16

Project Independence

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Bridge class. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge who wish to improve their skill. Call 311 to register or for more information.

Thanksgiving Craft

4 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room)

Create a festive turkey using tape, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. For children in first to sixth grade. Register at pwpl.org

THURSDAY, NOV. 17

Project Independence

12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Roslyn Community Center)

A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Golden Hearts Bingo and Blood Pressire Screenings. Call 311 to register or for more information.

Fall Business Networking Event

6 p.m.-8 p.m. (Ayhan’s Lobster & Fish House, 286 Main St.) The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce invites all Port Washington business and non-profit representatives to meet others in this beautiful venue. Bring your business cards. 50-50 raffle. First drink (wine or beer) and light fare included. Optional - Let us know if you want to contribute giveaways for the other attendees. Visit pwcoc.org to register.

Community Spotlight with Roy Schneider

7 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Join Port

Washington resident, author, and photographer Roy Schneider as he discusses his book, Port Washington & the Gold Coast - Through My Lens. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This will be a hybrid event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at www. pwpl.org/events

FRIDAY, NOV. 18

SMLI Owl Prowl

7 p.m.-9 p.m. (Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N. Plandome Rd.)

Join us after dark as we seek the silent fliers of the night: owls! Learn about Long Island’s native owls, dissect owl pellets to discover what they eat, then journey into Leeds Pond Preserve to find them. We’ll visit our homemade owl nests and some other likely resting spots before settling down at our campsite for a campfire and some s’mores. It’s sure to be a fun night for the whole family! Visit smli.org for ticket information.

The Politics Of Intimidation

Review of: Antifascism: The Course Of A Crusade, by Paul Gottfried.

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

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In the post-Christian West, democracy is the reigning religion. Can the triumph of fascism be the end result of democratic elections?

For the Western left, the answer, according to Paul Gottfried, is a shocking ‘yes.”

For decades, the triumph of liberalism has been Gottfried’s main theme. His books focus on the lack of opposition from the right: a conservatism that conserves nothing. Antifascism analyzes the journey of a single word, one strong enough to take down entire nations and with it, an entire civilization.

Gottfried’s family were refugees from 1930s Germany and the author devotes much study to his ancestral land. By the 1950s, German guilt over World War II

had subsided. Konrad Adenauer had guided the nation to the front lines of the Cold War. That changed in the late 1960s. “The Sixty Eighters” were radicalized by the Vietnam War. The left deemed that American involvement in that war smacked of fascism. Hence, Germany’s support for American military action might resurrect the fascism of old. For America, rewriting history proved decisive. That meant one period, the Reconstruction Era of 1865-1877. Most Americans don’t care to read about the 12-year carnival in graft. For decades, the prime historian was W.A. Dunning, a liberal New Englander who took an even-handed approach: Both whites and blacks suffered terribly during that decade. The poverty extended into the 20th century. In Dunning’s day, reconciliation between the regions was in the national interest. That America has long ended. Gottfried singles out Eric Foner’s 1988 revisionist history, Reconstruction, as a turning point. Now only one race suffered. In fact, revisionism over

Reconstruction had taken place since the 1960s.

What to do? The Western left, having lost the working classes, now demonized such people as fascist and racist. On deck were re-education programs, jail

time for those who uttered hate speech, outlawing political parties and finally, replacing the working class with immigration from the Global South. It was time, in Berthold Brecht’s words, to elect a whole new people.

The left now had its 21st century constituency: College-educated cosmopolitans combined with the immigrant vote. Conservatives were stuck with a working-class that they don’t care about.

The smoke is clearing from the right populist reaction, one that hit stride in the 1990s and continues. Their platform boils down to an opposition to immigration and a definition of the family as solely a Mom, Pop, children arrangement. Gottfried asks us to slow down: These two items hardly constitute fascism in action. The populist right parties do not seek to nationalize industries, shut down the media, assassinate political opponents or invade neighboring countries. But if the media and academics say it is fascist, then the author’s defense faces tough sledding.

Paul Gottfried

Gottfried’s books usually involve a thorough study of the intellectuals: If conservatives had taken an unyielding stand, they would have paid a price in their professional lives, but they may have provided a language for feckless conservative parties in both North America and Western Europe to use on the stump.

This book contains a chapter on the political prospects of the populist right. The author is predictably gloomy. He acknowledges Donald Trump’s feisty appeal, namely the broadsides on the “fake news media.” However, the Republican Party, especially in the United States Senate, remains a George W. Bush party: Free trade, perpetual war, mass immigration.

Attempts to build populist politics in the United States around human propositions or a cult of democracy…may be an exercise in futility…Beliefs that all people “are created equal” and that everyone should speak English may not be enough to sustain such a force. “The mystic chords of memory” to which Abraham Lincoln appealed as a source of American togetherness may be now as frayed as they were on the eve of the Civil War.

Western Europe? Not much hope there, either. Gottfried acknowledges the progress made by right populists across the continent. A wave or a ripple? The author chooses the latter. The postwar

immigration has already occurred. Added onto that are immigrant fertility rates. The left will maintain a voting bloc to keep the populist right under wraps. That leaves us with Eastern Europe. Here is where Western civilization makes its last stand. Gottfried has maintained that the Iron Curtain served inadvertently as a “protective shield” during the Cold War. While Western Europe and North America indulged in various liberation movements, Eastern Europe was generally immune. The Cold War is long over. While the West stands for legalized abortion, same sex marriage, immigration and multiculturalism, Eastern Europe extends tax credits so that women can have more children. They also keep their borders closed.

Is it enough? As with all of Gottfried’s books, Antifascism is learned, exhaustive in scholarship, provocative, and readable. It also provokes many questions. Are the conclusions too pessimistic? The rise of the populist right has been impressive. In 2002, the Sweden Democrats scored all of two percent. Twenty years later, they are up to 21 percent and part of a ruling coalition. In 2001, Jean Marie Pen totaled only 18 percent in France’s presidential runoff. In 2021, his daughter, Marine, upped that to 42 percent. Why do freedom-loving peoples, not to mention”straight-talking” politicians, allow themselves to be intimidated by the media? Most of the surrender nations are nominally Protestants. Did guilt prevail?

In his 2002 book, Multiculturalism And The Politics of Guilt , Gottfried gets to the heart of the matter. In the Protestant religion, acknowledgment of guilt represents the road to salvation. And so, the West apologizes for its imperialist past by surrendering its borders, while exalting non-Western cultures and trashing its past by tearing down monuments and statues.

Finally, how can the nations of Eastern Europe withstand the onslaught from the West? Nations in Western Europe are more populous, wealthier, and more powerful within the European Union. They’ll keep the pressure on traditionalist-inclined Eastern Europe.

This book is slightly dated. Gottfried concentrates on Mario Salvini, leader of The League political party in Italy. In that country, it was Giogini Meloni’s Brothers of Italy that surpassed The League to win the recently completed national elections. Will Meloni succeed? Will the Sweden Democrats make a difference? Right populist parties have had real results in such countries as Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Norway. Numbers are of the essence. Meloni’s coalition, which included The League, scored 44 percent in a multi-party race. Compare that to Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party that swept the field in Hungary with 52 percent.

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“I learned the ability to excel in a lot of things from my hometown,” said Midgette. “This has helped me succeed both professionally and personally.”

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Since U.S.SLangley’s commissioning 100 years ago, the nation’s aircraft carriers and embarked carrier air wings have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.

“The aircraft carrier is our U.S. Navy’s centerpiece, our flagship and a constant reminder to the rest of the world of our enduring maritime presence and influence,” said Rear Adm. James P. Downey, USN, program executive officer of aircraft carriers. “These ships touch every part of our Navy’s

mission to project power, ensure sea control, and deter our adversaries.”

With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and Internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to ready sailors and a strong Navy.

“Maintaining the world’s best Navy is an investment in the security and prosperity of the United States, as well as the stability of our world,” said Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday. “The U.S. Navy— forward deployed and integrated with all elements of national power—deters conflict, strengthens our alliances and partnerships, and guarantees free and open access to the world’s oceans. As the United States responds to the security environment through integrated deterrence, our Navy must continue to deploy forward and campaign with a ready, capable, combat-credible fleet.”

Serving in the Navy means Midgette is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy can do things that other branches can not,” said Midgette. “The Navy has aircraft carriers and the ability to get closer to targets than any other branch.”

Midgette has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

“My biggest accomplishment is being commissioned as a naval officer,” said Midgette. “This was an example of my hard work ethic and dedication coming to fruition.”

As Midgette and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving means being a part of something bigger than myself,” Midgette added.

Ensign Daniel Midgette

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Long Island Rail Road Modernization Made Possible By Labor

The coming months mark the start of a new chapter for the Long Island Rail Road, one made possible by the men and women of labor. Projects once dismissed as pipe dreams, like Third Track and Grand Central Madison, are now becoming reality thanks to our members’ tireless work. They showed up day after day through a deadly pandemic to deliver progress for their fellow Long Islanders, and now we all get to reap the benefits.

The new 9.8-mile Third Track is fully operational between Floral Park and Hicksville. Every grade crossing along that stretch has either been eliminated or had its railroad bridge raised so riders will no longer be inconvenienced by delays due to over height trucks crashing into them. And without crossing gates that stop traffic multiple times each day, cars and trucks will no longer sit idling for extended periods of time, leading to cleaner air and quieter neighborhoods.

These benefits, combined with the opening of Grand Central Madison later this year, will allow the LIRR to significantly increase service across all 11 branches —by 58 percent during the morning rush and by 62 percent in the evening peak. And reverse commuting is finally going to be a realistic

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alternative, with peak service from Manhattan increasing by a whopping 65 percent. This is huge for Long Island businesses, who will now have access to a much larger labor pool.

Meantime, commuters to East Midtown will be able to save up to 40 minutes a day on their trips by going straight to Grand Central, where they’ll find a beautiful new eight-track terminal—the first new rail facility of its size to be opened in the United States since the early 1950s. It’s a stunning space that proves the men and women of labor can deliver big things.

Look at what we’ve already done in Penn Station. The first phase of the new LIRR concourse opened last month to rave reviews. It’s practically unrecognizable: the corridors

are now double the width, illuminated ceilings have been raised to 18-feet high, and there are now multiple high-res displays with track information and new wayfinding signs. And by early next year, the concourse will have added four brand new elevators that increase accessibility and a new ventilation system to bring in more fresh air. Next up is the rest of existing Penn. Governor Hochul has

Enhancing Emotional Intimacy

People tend to equate intimacy with sex. While physical intimacy is an important part of relationships, emotional intimacy is different. Emotional intimacy involves feeling safe to share your innermost wants, thoughts, desires and fears with your partner. It both deepens the connection and enhances the relationship and without emotional intimacy, couples may drift apart over time. Below are some important steps to help you increase the emotional intimacy in your most treasured relationships.

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Spend time engaged in self-reflection.

Before sharing with your partner, it is important that you get in touch with yourself. How

are you feeling? What have been some of your recent successes and challenges? What new goals have you set for yourself? The more you know about yourself, your emotional experiences, and your desires, the better able you will be to share this information with

Share feelings, not just the facts.

Go beyond the details and explore depth to have meaningful conversations. When discussing your day, be sure to share how you feel about each of the events that occurred. Don’t just discuss an exchange you had with a coworker, but what that exchange meant to you, what emotions it stirred up and what your hopes are moving forward. By doing this you are giving your partner a look at your inner world and hopefully your partner will respond in kind.

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A New Year—A New Mindset—A Fresh Look At Faith

There are incidents in the Bible illustrating the power of mindset. In the Song of Songs, King Solomon describes the mindset of a virtuous woman: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.” The way we internalize our mindset may affect the actions we take and the expectations we set for ourselves.

What’s holding us back, many times, is our own thinking. If you think you’ve reached your limits, then you have. If you think the problem is too big, then it is. If you think you’ll never meet the right person, you probably won’t. Change your mindset. Start believing in the good, living life with hope and expecting better results. Remember that the Almighty can do anything. He took David, a shepherd boy from a low-income family and turned him into a king. He gave Abraham and Sarah a baby when they were nearing 100 years of age.

One’s mindset has the power to be an instrument of peace—or to cut like a knife. While leading the people toward the promised

land of Israel in his final days, Moses eloquently delivers one of the most stirring orations in the Torah, encouraging the people and guiding them towards the future. As a child, Moses developed a speech impediment. To spare him embarrassment, his brother, Aaron, delivered many of Moses’s discourses. But, for his farewell address, Moses spoke directly to the people. His words to the Israelites were fierce and poetic, to better ensure that they will remember their covenant with their Creator. As Moses

speaks, we retrace the steps of his personal life journey and witness his spiritual growth. Moses shows us that even the very end of life is not too late to improve ourselves and call on others to change.

From his early years as a stuttering toddler, to the moral tests of his youth in Pharaoh’s palace, to his trials as leader of a wandering people, to his ultimate, inspiring address to the nation at the threshold of the Holy Land, Moses demonstrates that a human being can overcome obstacles, and master fears. How is this accomplished? As Moses himself stresses in his final speech, one can exhibit patience, conquer hardships and achieve self-mastery simply by connecting to the Creator.

What we say and how we say

it matters. A new mindset — the right choice of words and inflection — inspires and unites others. But proper mindset can also be achieved without words. We can communicate non-verbally, using our hands, eyes, body language and tone of voice.

In today’s technological age, we communicate instantaneously through social media, e-mail, and our cell phones. We are never out of reach or out of touch.

All of us have gone through disappointments and suffered setbacks that have caused us to lower our expectations and water down our dreams. We’ve let what hasn’t worked out for us serve as an excuse to settle for where we are. Instead of allowing our troubles to stymie us, we must trust that the challenges

our Creator places before us are only temporary, and that they are ultimately for our own good. After all, our Creator wants what’s best for us. We know that, as long as we are receptive to it, “The Almighty will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings that [we] cannot contain.” Do you truly believe that will be the case, or is your thinking limiting your life?

Don’t go into this new year with low expectations. Have a bigger vision. Get your hopes up! When undesirable thoughts intrude, “It’s too late. It’s been too long. It’s never going to happen. It’s just going to be an average year, with nothing good in store,”— change your mindset. Tell yourself, “This is going to be a blessed year, a bountiful year, a favor-filled year. Something good is going to happen to me and I can’t wait to experience it.” Like the ancient Israelites, believe that the fetters that have held you back have now been broken. Meet life with great anticipation because you’re about to go into your Promised Land. Amen.

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How To Honor A Veteran

Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is a day set aside to remember and recognize veterans who have served or who are currently serving to protect our freedoms.

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) units will be hosting special events in their communities nationwide to honor veterans. In addition to attending these events, there are simple things people can do to make a big difference in a veteran’s life on this special day

Seek out Veterans Day events

Attend a ceremony, parade or other special event in your community.

Offer help

Do you have a relative, friend, or neighbor who’s a veteran? Offer to help with household chores or yardwork.

Thank a vet

Thank veterans for their service. Write a thank-you card to show your gratitude. Both are small gestures that can make a huge impact.

Ask about their service

Ask a veteran about their time in the military. Be sure to be an engaged listener.

Volunteer to serve

Volunteer with an American Legion Auxiliary unit in your community. Reach out to the local American Legion post home for ALA unit info, or visit www. ALAforVeterans.org for more information.

Donate

Donate to a cause that helps veterans. Every dollar helps. Even a small donation is money well spent to support our nation’s heroes. Consider donating to the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation to support veterans, military, and their families for generations to come.

Veterans Day originated in 1919 as Armistice Day to mark the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I. The date of Nov. 11 is significant because fighting between the Allied nations and Germany ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month in 1918. In 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day.

Not to be confused with Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all veterans— those who have served and are currently serving, along with those who have passed. To learn more and to volunteer, join, and donate, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.

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Westbury Native Serves With Next Generation Of Warfighters

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A Westbury native is serving in the U.S. Navy where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Patrick Simons, a 2016 Chaminade High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.

“I joined the Navy for a career full of leadership,” said Simons. “The Navy offers opportunities to lead in every command and at every rank.”

Skills and values learned in the Navy are similar to those found in Westbury.

“My hometown taught me to appreciate diversity with both respect and humility,” said Simons.

Simons serves as a student pilot with Training Squadron 21, a strike jet training squadron, located at Naval Air Station Kingsville, TX.

“I enjoy working with the instructors,

students and contractors at this command because we hold each other accountable,” said Simons. “Just like everyone here, I am a product of hundreds of people from every aspect of my life that provided me with positive examples and taught me countless lessons.”

Serving in the Navy means Simons is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

As Simons and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy is both an honor and a privilege,” added Simons. “I joined a long, storied line of great men and women who served and protected our country. It’s an honor to continue their mission.”

Lieutenant Junior Grade Patrick Simons

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Obesity Contributes To New Diabetes Cases

Reducing the prevalence of obesity may prevent up to half of new Type 2 diabetes cases in the United States, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association. Obesity is a major contributor to diabetes, and the new study suggests more tailored efforts are needed to reduce the incidence of obesity-related diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting more than 31 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include being overweight or having obesity; being over the age of 45; having an immediate family member diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes; being physically active less than three times per week; or a history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).

Type 2 diabetes is more common among people who are Black, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander or Asian American.

The number of deaths due to Type 2 diabetes in people younger than 65 is increasing along with serious complications of the condition, including amputations and hospitalizations. In addition, Type 2 diabetes impacts heart disease and stroke risk: adults with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people without diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or

delayed with healthy lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating healthy food and being physically active. According to the National Diabetes Prevention Program, behavior changes have been shown to help people with prediabetes lose five to seven percent of their body weight and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent (71 percent for people older than age 60). Researchers examined the prevalence and excess risk of Type 2 diabetes associated with obesity.

“Our study highlights the meaningful impact that reducing obesity could have on Type 2 diabetes prevention in the United States. Decreasing obesity needs to be a priority. Public health efforts that support healthy lifestyles, such as increasing access to nutritious foods, promoting physical activity and developing community programs to prevent obesity, could substantially reduce new cases of Type 2 diabetes,” said the study’s first author Natalie A. Cameron,

M.D., a resident physician of internal medicine at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago.

Researchers used information from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and four pooled cycles (20012016) of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). MESA is an ongoing, longitudinal study of 45 to 84-year-olds who did not have cardiovascular disease upon recruitment.

contribute to new cases of Type 2 diabetes in addition to obesity,” said Cameron.

For this analysis, authors limited data to participants ages 45 to 79 years old. They included only those who were non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black or Mexican American and who did not have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes at the beginning of the study. Researchers calculated both the prevalence of obesity and the excess risk of Type 2 diabetes associated with obesity.

Obesity is a major contributor to diabetes.

MESA data included in this study was collected during five visits from 2000 to 2017 at six centers across the U.S. NHANES is a cross-sectional study of the American population that takes place every other year using patient questionnaires and examination data.

“Our study confirms there is a higher prevalence of obesity among non-Hispanic Black adults and Mexican-American adults compared to non-Hispanic White adults. We suspect these differences may point to important social determinants of health that

“Additionally, the obesity epidemic has collided with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., M.Sc., the study’s senior author and an assistant professor of medicine and preventive medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. “The greater severity of COVID-19 infection in individuals with obesity is concerning because of the growing burden of adverse health consequences they could experience in the coming years; therefore, further efforts are needed to help more adults adopt healthier lifestyles and hopefully reduce the prevalence of obesity.”

This analysis included only middle-aged to older adults without cardiovascular disease who were non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black or Mexican-American, so results may not be generalizable to the entire U.S. population. Future research is required to assess the burden of obesity on new cases of Type 2 diabetes in other age groups and racial and ethnic groups.

—American Heart Association

Edmond Hakimi Tapped As Wellbridge Medical Director

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research (Wellbridge), a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval recipient for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation, recently announced that Dr. Edmond Hakimi has been appointed medical director at Wellbridge. He brings invaluable expertise to the Wellbridge team and will be a trusted resource for patients and staff.

“Dr. Hakimi brings a passion and desire to provide an unparalleled level of care to those with substance-use disorders, and we welcome him to Wellbridge,” said Dr. Christopher Yadron, CEO of Wellbridge. “His experience and innovation in addiction treatment, coupled with an already robust staff of caring, dedicated professionals, create a new dynamic of hope and success for the patients we treat.”

Hakimi, a resident of Old Bethpage,

is a highly renowned board-certified Internal Medicine physician with fellowship training in Addiction Medicine from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, where he currently serves as Part Time Faculty. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University, in New York, with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Hakimi earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He specializes in treating patients with substance-use disorders and concurrent psychiatric diagnoses while conducting clinical research to develop novel treatments for these disorders.

As Wellbridge’s Medical Director, Hakimi’s goal will be to provide exceptional care to those with substance-use

disorders and wrap-around services, including Medication for Addiction Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

In addition to his clinical work, Hakimi dedicates his time to improving the lives of people in recovery or seeking recovery, from substance-use disorder, including by helping establish Nassau County’s first Mobile Addiction Recovery Treatment program. He also serves as the president of the Long Island Recovery Association, a nonprofit organization that, through education and advocacy, aims to eliminate the negative public perception of addiction and achieve full parity for treatment and recovery support services on demand. For additional information, visit www. wellbridge.org.

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Pregnancy And Your Liver

Liver test abnormalities are not uncommon in pregnancy and even minor test elevations should be addressed. Liver test abnormalities during pregnancy can create significant anxiety in both the pregnant woman and the expectant father. This anxiety is made worse by the simple fact that liver disease in pregnancy is poorly understood by many medical practitioners. The good news is that most liver test abnormalities seen in pregnancy resolve on their own with no effect on either the mother or newborn child/children. Many times, the cause is unknown and tends to not recur with subsequent pregnancies. Despite this reassuring fact, a physician must evaluate liver test abnormalities found during pregnancy as significant liver disease can occur during this period. The most common cause of abnormal liver tests in pregnancy are not specific for pregnancy and are mostly due to viral infections or medication use. There are, however, several important conditions specific for pregnancy that need to be

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addressed.

Nausea and vomiting are quite common during the first trimester of pregnancy. So common, in fact, that morning sickness is thought to be one of the first signs of pregnancy. Most morning sickness either is easily managed or goes away on its own. Occasionally, the nausea and vomiting will become protracted requiring hospitalization for intravenous fluids. At this stage, morning sickness has evolved into a condition

called hyperemesis gravidarum. Abnormalities in liver tests are common in this condition. The development of hyperemesis gravidarum is associated with the first pregnancy, young age, smoking and obesity. The cause is unknown. If severe and the mother has difficulty maintaining their weight while pregnant, the fetus is at increased risk of intrauterine growth retardation. This condition, however, is not associated with any long-term liver disease.

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is another condition unique to both pregnancy and tends to occur in otherwise healthy women. This condition occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy and is marked by the development of severe itching. Liver test abnormalities are common. Many patients develop jaundice. The cause is unknown although hormonal changes are felt to play a role in its development. It occurs more commonly amongst people of Latin American or Scandinavian descent. If mild, the itching is

treatable with bile-acid resin binders such as cholestyramine. Ursodeoxycholic acid and phenobarbitol have been successfully used to treat itching. The only definitive therapy, however, is delivery. With delivery, itching usually resolves within days and liver test abnormalities usually normalize within several weeks. This is a benign but frequently recurrent condition for the mother. Patients who develop this need to be followed in the future for the development of primary biliary cholangitis or PBC. This condition, however, is not benign for the fetus, as it is associated with an increased rate of fetal distress, premature births and stillbirths.

Two other conditions that are unique to pregnancy are worthy of mention. The HEELP syndrome (hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets) and acute fatty of liver of pregnancy are conditions which occur in the third trimester. The causes of these disorders are also unknown but a growing body of research suggests that acute fatty liver of pregnancy may be an inherited

disorder. People with these conditions usually complain of fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, nausea or vomiting. Once diagnosed, these conditions need to be treated immediately with delivery as both conditions can rapidly progress to coma and maternal death. Rarely, patients with acute fatty liver of pregnancy may require a liver transplantation. Within two weeks of delivery, symptoms generally resolve as the event is self-limited. If delivery goes well, there are no long-term sequelae associated with either condition. Both conditions, however, are associated with an increased risk of maternal death, fetal intrauterine growth retardation and fetal death.

The important take home point is that all liver test abnormalities during pregnancy must be evaluated by a doctor. While there is no need to panic when these abnormalities are discovered, it is prudent that the pregnant mother seek appropriate medical care.

—David Bernstein, MD, MACG, FAASLD, AGAF, FACP

National Family Caregivers Month Caregiving in BIPOC communities

Family caregivers exist across all demographics—people providing care to their loved ones come from every age, gender, socioeconomic status, and race/ ethnicity. However, not all identities are represented among caregivers at rates proportional to the general population and they don’t all share the same experiences. For a long time, caregiving research and media portrayals centered around White caregivers—mostly White, middle-aged, middle-class women. Currently, nearly 40 percent of caregivers identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Within each BIPOC racial/ethnic group, the rates of caregiving are higher than in White demographics.

While BIPOC caregivers tend to receive more support from family and friends than White caregivers do, they face a lot of challenges that White caregivers don’t experience. On average, BIPOC caregivers have lower socioeconomic status. Studies have found that Black and Hispanic caregivers often feel ignored in medical settings and left out of crucial care discussions by staff. Asian-American caregivers don’t utilize professional

support services as often as others, likely because of limited culturally relevant services.

While most caregivers feel as though caregiving is the “right” thing to do, BIPOC individuals often see it as an expected part of life that each generation participates in at some point. For many, there’s no decision to be made about whether to be a caregiver—it is just a role they assume without much conscious thought. In some cultures, the role of caregiving is based on gender and birth order. While White individuals tend to take on the caregiving role due to feelings of personal responsibility, caregiving is a cultural expectation in many BIPOC communities and families.

Race Breakdown

Among caregivers in the United States, the race breakdown is as follows:

62% identify as White

17% identify as Hispanic (nonWhite, non-Black)

13% identify as Black

6% identify as Asian-American Within each of these demographics, the prevalence of caregiving varies:

Hispanic: 21%

Black: 20.3%

Asian-American: 19.7%

White: 16.9%

Caregiver Age

On average, BIPOC caregivers are younger than White

caregivers. The average age of caregivers by racial/ethnic group are:

White: 53.5 years old

Asian-American: 46.6 years old

Black: 44.2 years old

Hispanic: 42.7 years old

Sixty-two percent of White caregivers are over the age of 50, while it’s more common for BIPOC to be caregivers in early adulthood. The largest age demographic among each racial/ ethnic group are:

Hispanic: 18-34 (38% of Hispanic caregivers fall in that age range)

Black: 50+ (38%)

Asian-American: 50+ (44%)

White: 50+ (62%)

In both the 18-34 and 35-49 age brackets, there is a higher percentage of Hispanic, Black, and Asian-American caregivers (individually) than White caregivers.

Time Spent Caregiving

Hispanic and White caregivers spend the most time providing care:

Hispanic: 80 hours per month

White: 50 hours per month

Black: 45 hours per month

Asian-American: 45 hours per month

Employment

Across ethnicities, approximately 4 in 10 caregivers are unemployed:

Hispanic: 43% unemployed

White: 40% unemployed

Black: 40% unemployed

Asian-American: 35% unemployed

Caregiving can disrupt an individual’s employment, and many caregivers across ethnicities have needed to adjust their workload or schedule to accommodate their other duties. In some cases, this leads to retiring early or quitting:

Black: 19% retire early/quit

White: 15% retire early/quit

Hispanic: 13% retire early/quit

Asian-American: 6% retire early/ quit

Many employed caregivers have told their supervisor about their caregiving role, but a number of people across ethnicities have not told anyone at work:

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Black: 36%

Hispanic: 31%

Asian-American: 23%

White: 20%

Financial Impact

While far greater percentages of caregivers in all groups describe their financial well-being as good or excellent versus poor, the self-described financial well-being of caregivers varies substantially among racial/ethnic groups:

Asian-American: 61% excellent/good, 15% poor

White: 59% excellent/good, 14% poor

Hispanic: 46% excellent/good, 17% poor

Black: 41% excellent/good, 19% poor

While most caregivers across all ethnicities report that their financial situation did not change upon becoming a caregiver, around 1 in 5 say it worsened. Of those who reported a worsening financial situation, the racial/ethnic breakdown is:

Asian-American: 22%

White: 19%

Black: 19%

Hispanic: 16%

General Health

People caring for a close relative are at a greater risk of declining health as a result of caregiving than those caring for distant relatives

or unrelated individuals. Among racial/ethnic groups, White and Asian-American caregivers are more likely to say caregiving has negatively impacted their health: White: 26%

Asian-American: 24%

Hispanic: 15%

Black: 14%

Mental Health Impact

The emotional burden of caregiving is significant across racial/ethnic groups, though White and Hispanic caregivers report higher rates of distress:

White: 56% report feelings of isolation or loneliness; 32% report feelings of anxiety

Hispanic: 52% report feelings of isolation or loneliness; 34% report feelings of anxiety

Black: 43% report feelings of isolation or loneliness; 23% report feelings of anxiety

Asian-American: not reported Many people find caregiving to be rewarding, but it isn’t without challenges. If you’re providing care for a loved one and feel like your mental health is worsening, you aren’t alone. Take a free online screening (www. mhascreening.com) to determine if what you’re experiencing may be a sign of a mental health condition.

—Mental Health America (MHA)

New Yorkers Have Among The Best Levels Of Lung Health

The Lung Institute, a source for pulmonary information for better lung health, including disease prevention and management, commissioned a national study to establish a ranking of lung health across America, over a five-year period. This data analysis factored the following statistics from the last five years: the change in smoking rate in each state, as well as the change in pollution level (measured in PM2.5, which is the average daily density of fine particulate matter in micrograms per cubic meter).

This ranking determined that Virginia placed in position #1. Virginia was the state with the best lung health improvement over five years, experiencing a five percent decreased smoking rate, as well as a decreased volume of air pollution over this time (PM2.5 decreased by five).

New Yorkers emerged as having among the best lung health in America. They experienced a one percent decrease in smoking rates more than five years, and a decline in PM2.5 (-5.1), placing in #17 position overall.

On the other hand, at the opposite end of the rankings, Texas emerged in last place (#50) with the least healthy lung health trend over five years. The Lone Star State had a one percent decrease in smoking rates, and a 2.3 decrease in air pollution.

It’s no secret the severe damage that cigarette smoking causes to human health (both the tobacco user, and those around them), as well as the surrounding environment. Smoking increases the risk of developing conditions, such as lung cancer, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—not only for the tobacco user themselves, but for those around them as well. Non-smokers who are involuntarily exposed to secondhand smoke are inhaling many of the same toxins and chemicals as tobacco users directly. Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can have immediate adverse effects on blood vessels, increasing the risk of having a heart attack.

Cigarettes are also the biggest contributing factor to litter on the planet, leeching more than 7,000 toxic chemicals into the environment when discarded. Tobacco smoke is also a big contributor of air pollution particles. However, when it comes to kicking the habit of smoking, it’s never too late. Quitting could add as much as a decade onto your life, compared to if you continued the smoking habit. In addition, it contributes positively to a decreased overall smoking rate, which improves the health of people, as well as the health of the surrounding environment.

—The Lung Institute

HOMES

Recently Sold

This beautiful and spacious Colonial in the Restoration Section of Old Bethpage at 4 Lucille Lane sold on Oct. 31 for $855,000. It is located within the highly sought-after Plainview-Old Bethpage school district. This home has four large bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its floors are gleaming hardwood and it has storage space galore for everyone and everything. The home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac and is near schools, shopping, highways and so much more. The roof was replaced two years ago and only has one layer of shingles. The home has a house humidifer, dehumidifier, gas grill with hookup, a Nest thermostat and a home safe. This home also has new central air conditioning.

HOME & DESIGN Winter Heating Season Is Near

As winter heating season approaches, PSEG Long Island recognizes that many households are facing challenging times and wants to remind its customers that programs exist to help people struggling with utility bills. There are also many ways they can lower their bills by using energy wisely. The costs associated with purchasing fuel for electric power supply are directly passed through to the customers.

A hedging program is in place to reduce the volatility of power supply costs for customers. Hedging provides price stability in case of unforeseen commodity market and weather events that drive up prices.

The most effective thing customers can to do lower their bills is to use electricity more efficiently. Here are some helpful tips:

• Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs

• Install timers and motion detectors to automatically manage indoor and outdoor lighting and help ensure lights are not on when they’re not needed.

• Setting a ceiling fan to rotate clockwise on low pulls cool air toward the ceiling, pushing warm air down into a room.

• Seal windows and doorframes with weather stripping or caulk, and remove or cover window air conditioners to help to prevent drafts that waste energy and money.

This home at 5 Prescott Place in Old Bethpage is the definition of curb appeal. It sold on Oct. 17 for $780,000. This four bedroom and two bathroom expanded cape is loaded with charm. It has large entertaining areas including an expanded eat-in-kitchen and a formal dining room. The formal living room has parquet floors. A separate family room offers a lovely stone wall with a wood burning fireplace. The home has a newer roof, windows, heating unit, central air conditioning and radiant heat in the designer bathroom. There is a private office space and an enclosed sunroom. This home is nestled in the heart of the Seton Hills neighborhood and is close to schools, walking trails, parkways and great shopping.

• Use a programmable thermostat to automatically manage your home’s heating and cooling needs. ENERGY STAR estimates that properly used programmable thermostats can save the average American household about $180 a year. In addition, PSEG offers rebates on smart thermostats.

• Lower your thermostat by just one degree to potentially reduce your heating bill.

• Reduce “phantom power” by using energy efficient power strips or unplugging electronic devices when they’re not in use.

• Install a high efficiency air source heat pump to lower energy usage, save money and provide greater comfort in cold and hot months. More money-saving ideas and rebate information are available at https://www.psegliny. com/saveenergyandmoney/ energystarrebates.

—PSEG Long Island

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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Jane Monheit’s Three Fave Vocalists

DAVE GIL de RUBIO

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Jane Monheit is crazy about the holidays. The self-described “obsessed Christmas lady” admits that she, husband Rick Montalbano, Jr. and son Jack watched their first Christmas movie on Nov. 1 with the tree going up that Friday, Nov. 4. So it should come as no surprise that she’s just released her second holiday album, The Merriest, the holiday follow-up to 2005’s The Season and the latest project since 2021’s pandemic-influenced Come What May

“I have seriously wanted to make a second Christmas album since the first one came out,” she said with a laugh. “Part of the reason behind that is artists like me, who sing the Great American Songbook or deal with traditional pop, jazz, cabaret and all of these genres that I’m involved with, tend to make multiple holiday albums.”

Recorded during a quick three-and-ahalf stint back in August, Monheit emerged with a nine-song set that includes such Christmas classics as “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” “Winter Wonderland” and not surprisingly, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Add in a number of gems from The Season that include Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas,” the Irving Berlin medley “I Love the Winter Weather/I’ve Got to Keep My Love to Keep Me Warm” and Johnny Marks’ “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” and you have a good idea of the process the Long Island native went through that reflect the Oakdale native’s wide-ranging tastes.

“A lot of [figuring these choices out] was really figuring out what Christmas songs I haven’t recorded yet, so there was a lot of that, because I’ve done Christmas projects

with other people as well,” Monheit explained. “I did repeat a few songs I’ve recorded before, but that’s because I wanted to do them differently or I had an idea for a different arrangement.

I picked a lot of my favorites and I think that’s important. There has to be a good reason behind it—you’ve got to be telling the truth.”

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased, Monheit is eager to play live performances, although her drummer/accompanist husband Montalbano, Jr. will be staying home in Los Angles with their son, a newly minted high school freshman. And while she’ll be coming to the East Coast at some point, the 44-year-old vocalist admits she doesn’t play Long Island nearly enough. She did not rule out a future date not too far from her Oakdale homestead, where her family still lives.

“You know, I don’t get to do that too often because I’m always playing clubs the city,” she said. “I only play on Long Island rarely. I would be thrilled to come home.”

And while Cooder’s 1980 outing Borderline was a childhood favorite (“That’s my record man. What a great album”), Monheit was eager to share a triumvirate of vocalists she’s loved over the years.

Visit www.janemonheitonline.com for more information about Jane Monheit.

Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 to June 15, 1996)

“[Ella] had insane musicianship. But was even more special about Ella was the warmth and joy with which she sang and the way she treated people. Ella was known for her kindness and incredibly loving heart and that inspires me as a human being. It’s more than just her singing for me. It’s Ella’s whole self and presence in the world.”

Bernadette Peters

(February 28, 1948 to present)

“Talk about lyrical interpretation. That’s where I learned a lot about how to sing in a way that was honest and soul-bearing. You listen to Bernadette Peters sing any song and your heart is bleeding on the floor. She was a huge influence on me in that regard. I also love her vibrato, technique and everything about the way she sings. I’ve been obsessed since I was very small.”

Bonnie Raitt (November 8, 1949 to present)

“Bonnie Raitt comes more out of my love for bluegrass, Americana and all that kind of music I was raised on by my dad. She is the great natural—nothing that ever comes out of her mouth sounds anything but incredibly sincere. And just the natural beauty of her instrument is absolutely insane. She never sounds like she’s trying either. She never sounds like she had a voice lesson in her life. She just sounds like what she’s doing is just a completely natural gift from the universe and that’s kind of amazing to me.”

Bernadette Peters

(Photo by Nonobadkitty/ CC BY 2.0)

Bonnie Raitt (Photo by C. Elliot)

Ella Fitzgerald

(Photo by Ben van Meerendonk/AHF/CC

Jane Monheit

(Photo by Matthew Holler)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Pay attention to the way you feel around people. Whether you feel bigger, smaller, funnier, duller or sharper, it’s what you’re making of their response, not a re ection of who you actually are. Even so, these feelings matter and will sway your decisions. Make e orts to be near those you feel good around.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Destiny takes no pleasure in tripping us up, though her path is rich with rocky paths. Treacherous stretches are opportunities to be a little more careful or skillful. Stay upright and keep moving forward. e secret to success in both these aims is sturdy shoes and steady company.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even though there are many welcoming souls around you, you may still feel like an outsider at times this week. One reason is that there’s so much on your mind that you don’t quite know how to share. Once you sort it through and accept all the di erent parts of you, it will be much easier to connect with others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s fantastic to be able to control where you go and love it when you get there. But when you have to be somewhere you don’t prefer, that’s when it gets interesting. is week brings a chance to become clever, solve problems and develop coping mechanisms. You’ll meet good people in unexpected places.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Do you really want something or do you just think you want it? Maybe it’s too early to tell. Either way, a bit of acting will be involved in this acquisition. You won’t know what you can pull o until you try. One theme that runs throughout the week: What you pretend for an extended period of time will become real.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can accomplish much on your own, though sometimes it’s better to be part of a team. You’ll have choices in this regard. Directing a group can include a lot of extra work you don’t need to deal with when you’re working solo. Seize the opportunity to experiment with di erent styles to nd your success zone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll serve the ones you love, and your love is part of what makes you a servant. When you adore a person or believe in an institution, a position of helping is a great joy. Be sure to let others take care of you, too. And if there is a relationship imbalance, it can be righted this week before it becomes a problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People go to great lengths to avoid feeling afraid. You can save yourself the trouble by opting to be brave. Working through uncomfortable emotions is a skill that opens your horizons. ere’s so much more for you to experience when you’re not running from the possibility of an unpleasant emotion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll act out of a desire to bene t others, and your eyes will be opened to the opportunities in the situation. You will witness tenderness and give it. Your heart will soften, not just for your main people but for the whole world. You’ll be generous with attention, forgiveness and a ection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Just because there are obvious issues on this path doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong one. Every road has features and obstacles, and the problems are a normal part of every life. You’ll get the ones that make you better, and you never have to worry about making any more than would naturally occur.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may seek advice knowing full well that each opinion is but one way of looking at things -- each fact, each rule a mere drop in an ocean of information. In the end, you’ll be enriched by what others have to say, but you’ll follow your gut instinct, which is as good an indication of what to do as any could be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). ere are people who would love to be by your side, cheering you on, though it does take work and time to nd them. In the meantime, self-encouragement is a worthy skill to develop. Con dence is a habit, and you welcome the chance to practice positive self-talk and cultivate your strong, can-do attitude.

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After a club lead, he would have ruffed, played a diamond to the jack, continued with the K-A of diamonds and ruffed a diamond in dummy to produce his 12th trick. His only loser would have been a trump.

West challenged this statement, claiming he could stop the slam by leading the ace and another trump. But South stuck to his guns, insisting he would have made the slam even with a trump lead and offered to back his opinion by betting the traditional old family homestead.

Further analysis led to the conclusion that South was right. Declarer wins the second trump lead with dummy’s six and returns the king of hearts, forcing East to cover with the ace. South ruffs, leads a diamond to the jack and returns the jack of hearts.

Consider this deal played in a national championship. East opened five clubs, vulnerable, and carried on to six after South bid five spades. North doubled, and East finished down one after South led the ace and another diamond.

South was unhappy with the outcome, contending he could have made a slam in spades — worth 980 points — against any defense.

When East covers with the queen, South ruffs and then cashes all his remaining trumps, reducing his own hand to the A-7-4 of diamonds. On the last trump, West must choose a discard from the Q-8-6 of diamonds and ten of hearts in front of dummy’s K-5 of diamonds and 9-7 of hearts. West can’t discard successfully, and declarer makes the slam.

All of which explains why South is still living happily on his old family homestead.

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Police and Water District Team Up For “Shed the Meds”

Twice a year, the Port Washington Police Department and the Port Washington Water District conduct “Shed the Meds” events where residents can drop off any kind of unwanted medication with the exception of hypodermic needles. The event was very successful with thousands of pills, liquid medication and COVID-19 test kits collected that might have otherwise been put in the trash where it could have potentially been abused or leach into our drinking water.

If you missed the Oct. 22 drop off event,

no worries – the Port Washington Police Department has a medication drop off box at Police Headquarters that is available for drop off any time of the day or night. Note that only medication in pill or powder form can be brought to the Police Station; no liquids, needles or COVID-19 test kits can be accepted.

Contact the Port Washington Police Department at 516-883-0500 for more information.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Police Department

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County Celebrates Italian Heritage and Culture Month

In recognition of Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America representative Joseph Sciame presented the members of the Nassau County Legislature with a poster acknowledging the many accomplishments and contributions made by Italian and Italian-American Nobel Prize Laureates.

Mr. Sciame is currently the President of the Sons of Italy Foundation and is Past National President of Order Sons of Italy in America. According to the latest U.S. Census data, nearly 5 percent of the U.S. population reported being of Italian ancestry. About 15 percent of those Italian-Americans, or approximately 2.6 million people, call the greater New York area home.

Visit osia.org to learn about the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.

—Submitted by the office of Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and President of the Sons of Italy Foundation Joseph Sciame during a recent meeting at the County Legislature. (Photo credit Peter M. Budraitis)

From the left; Police Commissioner Angela Mullins, Police Officer Emma Nadel, and a representative from the Port Washington Water District collect unused and expired medications during the Oct. 22 “Shed the Meds” event. (Photos by Debbie Greco Cohen)

$1 Million Public Safety Initiative For Police Departments

North Shore Nassau County Police Departments receive funding for new license plate reading devices

In late October, Senator Anna Kaplan launched a $1,050,000 Public Safety Initiative to provide grants to Nassau County Police Departments on the North Shore. Improving public safety and preventing crime is a priority of local officials and police departments to keep residents safe.

With a recent increase in auto thefts in North Shore communities, the grants given to the police departments will fund the purchase of license plate readers to help combat crime and solve cases.

Bigger police departments in Nassau County have been able to invest in license plate readers. The expensive technology has been difficult to obtain for many local police departments on the North Shore.

The goal of Senator Kaplan’s Public Safety Initiative is to help the smaller departments on the North Shore get license plate readers to increase the safety of communities by preventing and solving crimes.

A press release from the office of Senator Kaplan provided a list of the seven local police departments receiving the grants.

• Kensington

• Kings Point

• Lake Success

• Great Neck Estates

• Port Washington

• Sands Point

• Old Westbury

The devices are high-tech computer-controlled camera systems that can be mounted on patrol vehicles or fixed locations such as busy street corners. According to a press release from the office of Senator Kaplan, the devices “read the license plates of passing vehicles and immediately cross-reference them with State DMV records and law enforcement databases to detect a vehicle that is stolen or was recently involved in a crime, as well as individuals wanted for outstanding criminal offenses.”

“Our police deserve to have the best tools and resources at their disposal to fight crime and keep our communities safe, and I’m proud to always stand with them and provide them with the funding they need to do their jobs well,” said Senator Kaplan in a press release. “License plate readers are a cutting-edge tool that our law enforcement can use to catch criminals and solve crimes, and thanks to my new Public Safety Initiative, every local police department on

the North Shore of my district will now have access to this vital equipment.”

Each of the seven North Shore police departments will receive a $150,000 grant to purchase the license plate reading device to install and help prevent auto thefts and other crimes in their communities.

Mayor of the Village of Sands Point and the Sands Point Police Commissioner Peter Forman said, “Sands Point is grateful for a grant to allow us to continue to build out our public safety infrastructure, including enhancing our license plate readers (LPRs) especially with mobile LPRs in our patrol cars and with other progressive policing technologies.”

Great Neck Estates Mayor William D. Warner, DDS, said, “My goal is always to ensure that our Police have the best tools to keep our community safe. Thanks to the new million-dollar Public Safety Initiative, which will provide our Village with $150,000 for public safety improvements, we have another tool

in our kit to fight crime here in the Village of Great Neck Estates and across the North Shore without asking local taxpayers to foot the bill. I’m grateful for Senator Kaplan’s leadership to bring license plate readers to our area, and I’m eager to work with her to get them up and running here in our Village.”

On the Village of Great Neck Estates website, Chief Ricardo Moreno of the Great Neck Estates police department posted an advisory to make residents aware of the increase in car thefts. Luxury cars, SUVs and other vehicles with push start buttons and keyfobs have been the main target of auto thefts in Nassau County.

“The thefts are occurring at all times of the day and night in which the car has been left unlocked and the key fob left in a vehicle equipped with a push button start,” reads the Great Neck Estates Police Department advisory.

The Sands Point Police Department

shared on its website that “according to an independent research study, there are an average of 209 cars stolen each day with one common cause: the keys or key fobs were left inside the vehicle.”

The Great Neck Estates Police Department shared some tips to avoid car thefts, listed below:

• Never leave or hide a smart key, valet key, or spare key anywhere in or on your vehicle, no matter where you park it.

• Always take your keys or fob with you.

• Do not leave your car running with the keys in the ignition

• If possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage.

• Keep the exterior of homes and driveways well-illuminated.

• Close all your vehicle windows completely when parked.

• Secure your garage door opener to prevent access to your home.

Senator Kaplan presents a ceremonial check to Great Neck Estates Village Mayor William D. Warner, DDS.

(Photo from the Office of Senator Kaplan)

The Port Washington Police Department. (Photo from the Port Washington Police Department website)

Lake Success Police Department vehicles.

(Photo from the Lake Success Police Department Facebook)

Example of a license plate reader mounted on the top of a police car.

(Photo from Wikimedia Commons)

HONOR TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED

Each year on Veterans Day, our communities pay special tribute to those who served in the armed forces. Their fierce camaraderie is contagious and their experiences inspiring. The Bristal salutes the many men and women among our ranks who dedicated themselves to the cause of freedom. Our thanks should be felt and heard, especially at this time of year.

Port Washington’s First Town-Wide Hispanic Heritage Celebration A Success

Over 200 guests dance, make crafts and celebrate diversity on Main Street

Over 200 people celebrated Hispanic Heritage at Port Washington’s first town-wide event this Oct. 9 at Blumenfeld Park on Main Street, an event brought to you by the Parent Resource Center in partnership with Landmark on Main Street and the Port Washington Public Library.

The celebration began with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting where New York State Assemblyperson Gina Sillitti performed the honors. Other honored guests at the festival included Betsy Golan, District Representative for Senator Anna Kaplan; North Hempstead Councilperson Mariann Dalimonte and Port Washington Police Commissioner Frank Scobbo.

The festival began as a way to celebrate Latin American heritage and promote pride among our children of Latin American background.

“We wanted to create an event that would celebrate our beautifully diverse Latin American cultures through food, music and language,” said PRC Executive Board Member and event CoChair Diana Delgado Kollar. “We wanted this event to be a community-wide event, where everyone was welcome to celebrate.”

The Fiesta in the Park delivered. Festival-goers enjoyed delicious food options like empanadas, arepas and tacos by Cochinita Porky food truck and Puerto Rican pastries by Abuelitas Desserts, a new addition to the Port Washington community by Isaac Santiago, a new resident of Puerto Rican background previously in the food truck business. Smusht worked hard in the weeks leading up to the event perfecting ice cream with a Latin American twist - their churro infused ice cream was a huge hit on this warm October day.

A 9-piece orchestra, Los 9 del Sabor, kept guests of all ages moving to the beats of classic salsa, cumbia and merengue hits. Port mom Yolotzin Terrazas, owner of Language by Yoli, a language and dance school, led her students in a 3-part performance featuring Encanto songs. Elementary school kids from Sousa, Manorhaven and others stole the show during this recital. During the second intermission, Ms. Yoli coordinated a runway show of typical Mexican dresses, while event MCs, and Port parents, Ana Agon Diaferia, mom of two and Diana Delgado Kollar, mom of three, provided details about their make, design and meaning. Modeling these dresses were 3 Schreiber High School students, one student from St. Mary’s of Manhasset and two local moms. The colorful displays and choreography were breathtaking.

Amazing nonprofits offered quality crafts and entertainment for kids. Event partner PWPL had a passport for children that was stamped at each of its tables which represented 6 different Latin American countries. Marcie Zack of Laffey Realty had yo-yo crafts and balloon animals, Jordan Wolf and the Audubon Society had bird masks and a photo exhibition of his Amazon travels. Other organizations included the Be the Rainbow, Manorhaven PTA and its Diversity Committee, Long Island Together and NY Hope offering things from bracelets and puppets to facepainting and self-portraits.

The event concluded with a poetry reading in Spanish by Port resident Josslyn Portillo titled “Las disculpas” (“Apologies”) which was read in English and Spanish.

This is the first time three major nonprofits, the PRC, Landmark on Main and PWPL joined together to deliver a community event. The PWPL through its executive director Keith Klang, created a program in the month leading up to the event that celebrated Hispanic Heritage. In addition, funds provided allowed for quality crafts occupying 6 full-size tables and staff dressed in traditional garb. Landmark on Main Street hosted the panel discussion on Oct. 2 that featured notable guest NY State Secretary Richard Rodriguez and NY State Chief Diversity Officer Julissa Gutierrez in a candid interview with Port resident and communications industry veteran, Liz Blacker. Landmark on Main also provided the stage and sound support for the festival.

Plans are already in the works for a second annual HHC in Port Washington. The details will be finalized next year, but if anyone is interested in participating or sponsoring they should reach out to hispanicheritagepw@gmail.com now.

—Submitted by the Parent Rescource Center

Children doing arts and crafts. (Contributed photos)

Young girls performing.

Performers dancing at the celebration.

Local officials and event organizers kicking off the celebration.

Women dressed in various Hispanic culture’s traditional clothing.

Guatemala table displaying cultural items.

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7:00 p.m. services, oneg to follow (no registration required)

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the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), we are a community rich in history and promise for the future.

—Submitted by Temple Beth-El of Great Neck

Town Hosts Howl-O-Ween Celebration For Dogs

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, along with Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman, Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte joined residents and their dogs for the Town’s annual Howl-O-Ween event on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Michael J. Tully Dog Park. Hundreds of residents from across the Town attended the event and competed to win the title of best dog costume and best dog/ owner duo. The event included local vendors, live music, a photobooth, and of course, dog treats.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

LEGAL NOTICES

PORT WASHINGTON

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE FOR FORMA-

TION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is PIPPIN PURSUITS

LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 30, 2022. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 1 Laurel Lane, Sands Point, New York 11050. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York.

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LEGAL NOTICE

At a Term, Part 46, of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Nassau, at 100 Su-

preme Court Drive, Mineola, NY On the 3rd day of June, 2022

Present: Hon. Catherine Rizzo, Justice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

In the Matter of the Application of GARY P. POON for an Order pursuant to Article 15 of the New York State Notfor-Profit Corporation Law to transfer ownership of cemetery plots 146 and 147 in the Chimes Hill Section at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, New York, from the estate of ELLA F. SOLANA to GARY P. POON, Petitioner, -against-

THE NASSAU CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, a/k/a NASSAU KNOLLS CEMETERY, and GORDON M. POON, Respondents.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Index No.:607158/2022

Upon the Verified Petition of Gary Poon, duly verified the 31st day of May, 2022, and the exhibits annexed thereto, let the NASSAU CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, d/b/a NASSAU KNOLLS CEMETERY and GORDON POON show cause before this Court at a Term, Part 46 thereof to be held at the Courthouse at 100 Supreme Court Drive,

Mineola, New York, on the 19th day of December, 2022, on submission, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be granted, allowing, permitting and directing that THE NASSAU CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, a/k/a NASSAU KNOLLS CEMETERY, 500 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, County of Nassau, prepare and execute the necessary Plot Deeds, and any related necessary paperwork, to transfer via Plot Deeds ownership of plot numbers 146 and 147, Chimes Hill Section, from the estate of ELLA F. SOLANA to GARY P. POON, and finding that GORDON M. POON has no interest in said plots.

Dated: Mineola, New York June 2, 2022

By: Hon. Catherine Rizzo, A.J.S.C. TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS:

TAKE NOTICE THAT a Verified Petition was filed in the above entitled proceeding and that you need to serve a copy of your Answer to the petition on the attorneys for the Petitioner on or before December 19, 2022, and file same with the Court. Failing to serve and file an answer within the required time will result in a default judgment against you

for the relief demanded in the petition and as requested above.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF PROCEEDING AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned proceeding is to allow and direct the NASSAU KNOLLS CEMETERY to transfer by Plot Deed the ownership of plot numbers 146 and 147, Chimes Hill Section, NASSAU KNOLLS CEMETERY, 500 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY, from the Estate of ELLA F. SOLANA to GARY P. POON, and to find that GORDON M. POON has no interest in said plots.

MAHON, MAHON, KERINS O’BRIEN, LLC, BY: ROBERT P. O’BRIEN, ESQ., Attorneys for Petitioner, 254 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, NY 11530, robrien@mmkolaw.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Steven Grossman, Gail Grossman a/k/a Gail R. Grossman, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered

November 12, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 33 Soundview Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Port Washington, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 4, BLOCK: 116, LOT: 20. Approximate amount of judgment $559,918.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605498/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or

there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Melvyn Roth, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-087262-F00 73760 11-30-23-16-9-2022-4T#235674-PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY

FIRST GUARANTY

MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against GAIL M. DIMICCOCAMPBELL, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

known as 76 Graywood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050. Sec 4 Block 80 Lot 95 96. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Manorhaven, Township of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $741,791.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007861/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Su-

Premises

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM.

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Councilmember Veronica Lurvey and Council Member Peter Zuckerman.

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte with her dog Blue.

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena with her dog Sandy.

Residents attend the Town’s Howl-O-Ween event. (Contributed photos)

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preme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee NY-362.000007-16

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LEGAL NOTICE

Formation of Geller Productions, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/2022. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to 59 Sands Point Rd., Unit B, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose:

Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will hold a

Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York to consider the adoption of the following proposed Local Laws:

New:

1) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 176, “Zoning” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

2) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 121, “Private Roads and Streets, Maintenance of” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

3) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 100, “Historic Preservation” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

Continued:

4) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 1, “General Provisions” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

5) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 85, “Filming” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

6) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 132, “Site Plan Review”; Chapter 145, “Subdivision of Land”; and Chapter 176 entitled, “Zoning” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

7) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 155, “Telecommunication Sites” and any other related chapters re small cell regulations of the Code of the Village of Sands

Point

8) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 84, “Filling, Excavation Grading” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

9) Proposed Local Law

Creating an Architectural Review Committee of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

10) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 82, “Fees Deposits” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

11) Proposed Local Law to Regulate High Nitrogen Fertilizer of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

12) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapter 131, “Signs” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

13) Proposed Local Law

Amending Chapters 101, “Irrigation” and Chapter 168, “Water” of the Code of the Village of Sands Point

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that at said time and place of Public Hearing all interested persons who wish to be heard will be heard. A copy of the proposed local laws is available to the public at the Village Office during business hours, Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

B ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF

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Elizabeth M. McCaul

Elizabeth M. McCaul passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 1, 2022, age 84, of Bellmore, NY. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of Elizabeth McCaul (Frank Ingrassia), Coleen Kanavos (Christos), MaryK Kiger (Eric), and the late Philip Jr. Cherished grandmother of Carole Bates (Andrew, MD), Peter Ingrassia (Rochelle), Dr. Katie Kiger, Jake Ingrassia, Timothy Ingrassia, Theodore Ingrassia, Sarah Kanavos, Owen Ingrassia, Lizzie Ingrassia, and Gabrielle Kanavos. Proud great grandmother of Liam Bates, Henry Bates, and Annaleigh Bates. Devoted companion of the late Thomas J. Clarke and survived by his children Thomas, Timothy and their families. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visiting was at Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, Friday, November 4, 5-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Barnabas The Apostle RC Church, Bellmore, NY was Saturday, November 5th at 10 a.m. Interment was at Holy Rood Cemetery. Memorial donations in her name can be made to the Institute for Healthy Aging and Hospice Care, Northwell Health Foundation, 2000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11042. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com

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SANDS POINT PETER A. FORMAN, MAYOR LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 11-9-2022-1T-#235751PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT 2022 CORNWELLS BEACH ROAD

DRAINAGE CONTRACT

Sealed Bids for the 2022 Cornwells Beach Road Drainage Contract will be received at the Village Clerk’s Office, at the Village Hall of the Village of Sands Point, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, until 10:30 a.m. (Local Time), on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Drawings, Division 1, Technical Specifications, and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. 330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015

All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained beginning 11:00 a.m. (Local Time) on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the office of D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. for the non-refundable sum of $50.00 for each set of documents, paid for by check made out to the Incorporated Village of Sands Point.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/ her bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must com-

plete and submit with his/ her Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the OWNER proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the OWNER decides to be for the best interest of the OWNER.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PETER A. FORMAN, MAYOR LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK

Date: November 9, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AT GOVERNORS LANE

Sealed Bids for the Administration Building Generator

Replacement at Governors Lane will be received by the Inc. Village of Sands Point, Village Hall office, located at 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point, New York, until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of a single contract and generally consists of demolishing the existing diesel generator with associated piping, valves and other materials; installation of new concrete pads for a load bank, generator, and day tank; installation of a new diesel generator; installation of a new diesel day tank; and connection of proposed generator to existing diesel tank and to site electric.

The Contract Documents,

consisting

of Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Checklist, Bid, Bid Bond, Statement of Surety’s Intent, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Maintenance Bond, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations:

D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C.

330 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797-2015

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, will be available on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, and may be obtained online as a download at the following website: dbea.biddyhq.com under ‘public projects.’ Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of the Contract Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing office. All bidders must obtain a set of the Contract Documents and all Addenda.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Warwick, New York 10990, Tel: 1 877272-0216, as a download upon payment of a $100.00 non-refundable bid fee. Any bidder requiring hard copies of the documents shall make arrangements directly with Biddy/REV and shall bear all reproduction, packaging, and shipping costs.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the Bid submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” provided in the Bid Form in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.

Each Bidder must complete and submit with their Bid the “Certification of Compliance with New York State Labor Law Section Two Hundred One-G” provided in the Bid Form regarding the implementation of a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace.

The Bidder to whom the Village of Sands Point pro-

poses to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts.

Bidders are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.

The Village of Sands Point reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to readvertise for Bids, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the Village of Sands Point decides to be for the best interest of the Village of Sands Point.

Note: All questions must be submitted, in writing, to Kurt Dirr, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022. Questions must be sent via email to kdirr@db-eng.com.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT LIZ GAYNOR VILLAGE CLERK

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Flower Hill will be held on the 16th day of November, 2022 at 7:00 PM, at Village Hall, 1 Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030.

1. Application of Stuart Hayim, 104 Woodhill Lane, Manhasset, NY 11030 also known as Section 3, Block 194, Lot 7 for variances of §240-8 (I)(1)(a) and (c) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to legalize and maintain (1) a concrete block shed where the side-yard set-back is 6.5’ and the required minimum is 15’ ; (2) a pond with waterfall where the side-yard set-back is 9.4 and the required minimum is 15’; (3) a PVC shed where the sideyard set-back is 5.8’ where the required minimum is 15’ and the rear-yard setback is 3.8 and the required minimum is 10’; (4) four (4) CAC units in the side yard where the set-back is 8.3’ and 15’ is required; (5) a waterfall with a side-yard set-back of 6.5’ where the required minimum is 15’; (6) pool equipment with a

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates Village Election will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and that the official polling place will be Village Hall, located at 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY and said polling place shall be opened at Noon of said day and shall close at 9:00P.M.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Offices to be filled at said Election, pursuant to Election Law § 15-104(3)(a), are:

OFFICE TERM

Mayor – Two Year Term (April 1, 2023 -March 31, 2025)

Trustee – Two Year Term (April 1, 2023 -March 31, 2025)

Trustee – Two Year Term (April 1, 2023 -March 31, 2025)

Dated: November 3, 2022

Port Washington, NY

BY ORDER OF THE ELECTION OFFICER

VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES

Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer

AVISO LEGAL

TENGA EN CUENTA que se llevarán a cabo las elecciones de la Villa de Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates el martes 21 de marzo de 2023 y que el centro de votación oficial será Village Hall, ubicado en 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY. El centro de votación mencionado estará disponible a partir del mediodía del día indicado y cerrará a las 9:00P.M.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los cargos para los que se votará en las elecciones mencionadas, conforme a la Ley Electoral § 15-104(3)(a), son los siguientes:

CARGO MANDATO

Alcalde – Mandato de dos años (desde el 1 de abril de 2023 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025) Fideicomisario – Mandato de dos años (desde el 1 de abril de 2023 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025) Fideicomisario – Mandato de dos años (desde el 1 de abril de 2023 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025)

Fecha: 3 de noviembre de 2022

Port Washington, NY

POR ORDEN DEL FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL VILLAGE OF BAXTER ESTATES

Meghan Kelly, Secretaria-Tesorera de la Villa 11-9-2022-1T-#235761-PORT

side-yard set-back of 14.2’ where the required minimum is 15’; (7) a generator with a side-yard set-back of 13.9’ where the required minimum is 15’.

2. Application of Arthur Isakov, 110 Peachtree Lane, Roslyn, NY 11576 also known as Section 6, Block 5318, Lot 18 for variances of §240-96(N) of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill. The applicant seeks to maintain an existing retaining wall where the eastern side yard setback is 1.9’ and the rear yard setback is 2.1’ when the minimum permitted is 4’.

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Michael Sahn, Chairperson Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator

Flower Hill, New York

Dated: November 9, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL

PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on its own motion the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill has identified certain properties within the Village to be considered for designation as landmarks. The Commission will hold public hearings in the Village Hall located at 1 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, New York 11030 in said Village on November 10, 2022, at 7:30 PM to determine whether these sites as identified below shall be designated as landmarked properties within the Village: FHLPC 1/22: Sands Barn, 336 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050 S-5, B-156, L-41.

FHLPC 2/22: The Flower Hill Cemetery, Country Club Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050, S-6, B-05306, L-210.

FHLPC 3/22: Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030, S-3, B-193, L-23.

FHLPC 4/22: The Frederick M. Eastman Carriage House, West Shore Road, Roslyn, NY 11576, S-6, B-076, L-50.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this meeting will be open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

RONNIE SHATZKAMER

Village Administrator, Inc. Village of Flower Hill Dated: November 2, 2022 Manhasset, New York. 11-9-2022-1T-#235787PORT

John Philip Sousa Elementary School Leads The Way With First Annual Family RULER Night

RULER approach founder teaches families about social and emotional learning during night of activities

Families of students at John Philip Sousa Elementary School, in the Port Washington School District, recently explored emotions and feelings through several activities using the RULER approach with its First Annual Family RULER Night.

Sousa Elementary School hosted a family engagement night that included dance moves, guessing games, meditation techniques and other fun ways to navigate the psychological approach to social and emotional learning.

“Port Washington values the importance of students identifying and understanding their feelings in order to help them learn how to create a positive environment for themselves and empathize with one another,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Hynes. “Our family engagement night is an excellent and fun way for

families to learn about the RULER approach to social and emotional learning.”

Dr. Marc Brackett, the Co-Founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and creator of the RULER approach, spoke with parents about the importance of understanding emotions and before families visited several stations of fun activities using the RULER approach.

“This school has been working with our center for about eight or nine years and it’s pretty remarkable when you see something that you’ve worked on for so long be done so well in another place,” said Dr. Marc Brackett.

“I didn’t go to a school that cared about feelings, I didn’t go to a school where teachers built classroom charts that asked me how I feel and I certainly didn’t go to a school where people taught me anything about how to deal with my feelings. I’m

just blown away by how much dedication

Principal Meg Sheehan, Counselor Jenn Biblowitz, and everyone in the District puts into this.”

Students danced to the moods of different songs in one station and another asked students to pick an emotion and act it out for their parents to guess. Another station included a giant mood meter, used in the RULER approach, and asked students to fill it in with different emotions in different languages.

Meanwhile, at the regulation station, students explored different ways to alleviate stress and tension using meditation and other sensory tools. Before leaving, students visited the selfie station, where they expressed themselves in front of a green screen for a photo with friends.

RULER is an acronym for the five skills of emotional intelligence (recognizing,

understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating).

Earlier in 2022, Sousa Elementary School was named one of six schools internationally to become a RULER mentor school by the Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence. “RULER Mentor Schools are recognized for their expertise and their ingenuity with RULER implementation. These are schools who we would say have infused the principles of RULER, emotional intelligence and social, emotional learning into their DNA or immune system of their school,” said Dr. Marc Brackett.

For more information about the Port Washington Union Free School District, please visit the district’s website at www. portnet.org and ‘like’ our Facebook page: @PortWashSchools

—Submitted by the Port Washington Union Free School District

The Port Washington School District hosted a family engagement night that included several stations exploring emotions, including a dance station.

Another station asked students to pick an emotion and act it out for their parents to guess.

Students explored different ways to alleviate stress and tension using meditation and other sensory tools.

The regulation station included a coloring section.

Before leaving, students visited the selfie station, where they expressed themselves in front of a green screen for a photo with friends.

(Contributed photos)

Halloween On Main

BY JULIE PRISCO

On Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30 the Port Washington Business Improvement District and the Port Washington Public Library hosted Halloween On Main.

Children dressed in their Halloween costumes picked up goodie bags from the Port Washington Public Library. Parents could download a game card from the Port Washington Business Improvement District website or pick up a scavenger hunt game card from the library. The scavenger hunt game card had images printed on it that children could find hanging in windows of businesses around Port. Children took the card around town and marked down where they saw the spooky pictures, and then took their game card back to the library for a prize. Many businesses up and down Main Street participated in the scavenger hunt and handed out candy to the kids that came by.

Families dressed up in coordinating costumes.

On the left is the Children’s Services Agency Head, Rachel Fox, dressed as a character from the book, A Bad Case Of Stripes. On the right is Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti.

Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte (center) at Halloween on Main. (Photos provided by the Port Washington Public Library)

Children came by the library in creative costumes.

Port Washington Police Commissioner Angela Lawlor Mullins (In stripped sweatshirt) came by to check out the fun.