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May Was Filled With Fun For Locust Valley Garden Club

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May was a great month for members of the Locust Valley Garden Club, with lots of ways to have fun. First came the Raynham Hall Museum Ball at the Muttontown Club where LVGC President Dean Yoder sponsored a table. Attending were Dean, Jonathan Grimm, LucyDeVito, Kassie Miller Roth, Pat Sullivan, Eileen Keating and Jackie Bartley.

The meeting, on May 17, let members show their creativity with tablescapes of a favorite meal. A People’s Choice Award for first place went to Kassie Miller Roth.

Kassie created an Indian afternoon tea. It featured tea coming out like a waterfall from a cup, falling into a floral display. It was magical, and was created by using a hidden bent fork to hold the cup upright.

Josie Bliss tied with Jonathan Grimm for second prize. Josie created “A Breakfast Served in Bed” by her husband using her mother-in-law’s vintage linens, antique white china and an antique Chinese vase with white hyacinths along with a book to read in bed.

Jonathan celebrated the Fourth of July with his red, white and blue table setting, featuring an American flag and a selection, “Of the flowers I love, picked from the garden this morning”.

Third place was shared by Lucy DeVito and Eileen Keating. Lucy’s tablesetting was for a Bridal Tea with fine china, a napkin circled with a ring of brass Gingko leaves and a vase of Lilies of the Valley.

Eileen Keating showed off her Irish heritage with a bonanza of shamrocks and greenery. Added to that, her shirt said

“IRISH”. It was an exuberant display. Other entries included: a Gatsby era afternoon tea with teapot and crystal bell to call for refills, by Marcy Meyer. Dean chose Mother’s Day and showcased a bouquet of yellow tulips and fragrant roses from his garden. The plates were antique and one featured a cut-out border. A gold candle sat in a ceramic flowered holder. The highlight was an amber goblet that he found in the Dollar store. “It shows creativity beats cost,” said Dean.

Sallie McNeill Rynd recreated a tea from her college days in Vermont, to mark the kindness of her mother’s friend Mrs. Reed who invited her to a Christmas tea featuring donut holes and Christmas cookies over the holidays. Other tablescapes included: the Fourth of July by Lorraine Tassis; A Sunday Brunch by Allyn Swenson Adams recalling when she was first married; a pretty rose themed tea by Bettty Madden.

The month was finished with Lucy and Kassie working in Barbara’s Garden adding flags for Memorial Day as they got it ready for the season. Members marched in the Locust Valley Memorial Day Parade and Bill Finlayson decorated the library’s display case. (More on that later.) The next meeting is the Installation Luncheon at Barney’s Restaurant. The July 16 meeting features a talk on Perennial Gardens. New members are always welcome. Meetings are held in the Locust Valley Library Community Room, starting at 10 a.m., donation $15. For information contact President Yoder at dyinteriors@yahoo.com.

At Old Westbury Gardens

Friday and Saturday evenings, June 23 and 24 ‘Midsummer Nights’

Midsummer is the longest day of the year and was long considered a magical night. Midsummer celebrations always involve plants—especially flowering ones. So, what better place than to celebrate these stars of nature than in a garden?

Join Old Westbury Gardens for two enchanted evenings of gardens decorated and illuminated with lanterns, wreaths and floral arrangements. Stroll, relax, and enjoy ambient music and extended hours. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food

and beverages onsite from Café in the Woods, operated by Polka Dot Poundcake of Rockville Centre.

Gates open 6 p.m. $20 Adults/$16 Members. $8 Kids/$6 member child 7-17. Children 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets at www.oldwestburygardens.org.

—Submitted by Old Westbury Gardens

Join Old Westbury Gardens for an illuminated lights.

(Photo courtesy Old Westbury Gardens)

—Submitted by the Locust Valley Garden Club

Kassie Miller Roth holding her winning Indian Tea with a waterfall design.

Josie Bliss’ Breakfast in Bed tablesetting.

Jonathan Grimm holding his Fourth of July presentation on a silver tray.

(Photos courtesy the Locust Valley Garden Club)

Taking Fitness To A New Level In Glen Cove

Fitness enthusiasts considering joining a gym have a new option in downtown Glen Cove. Level Up Glen Cove opened on May 1, with a grand opening celebration on May 20 to welcome the latest fitness and wellness studio to the community. Co-owned by Glen Cove residents Nicole Robinson-Helmus and Christopher Salka, Level Up, a fitness and wellness studio, arose organically after the closing of a beloved local gym that many people relied on to keep them motivated.

Late last year, the Max Challenge closed its Glen Cove doors after five years. Robinson-Helmus and Salka both taught classes there, and, according to Robinson-Helmus, members were asking, “what’s next?” The pair decided to work together and offer classes to those devoted members, subleasing Garcia Muay Thai on School Street for early morning classes several days a week starting in January. As the popularity of the classes grew, the two decided to go bigger and look for something permanent. This spring, the trainers took over the space at 10 School Street, transforming it into a studio where they have made it their own.

Robinson-Helmus worked in finance for about 20 years before discovering her calling as a fitness trainer. The company she previously worked for would periodically have someone come in and hold corporate wellness programs for employees. “I kind of gravitated towards it,” she said, noting that it inspired her to get certified as a fitness trainer. “Now I can correctly teach people the benefits of wellness and how I benefited from it. My job was stressful and

demanding, and people don’t always realize how much fitness can help you relieve that stress.”

Similarly, Salka, who formerly worked in construction, also gravitated towards fitness and got his certifications.

Both ended up teaching at the Max Challenge. Though the gym had many loyal members, it unfortunately struggled due to the pandemic. When it went under, so

Oyster Bay Native Is Promoted While Serving Aboard USS Boxer

many people who trained with Salka and Robinson-Helmus asked what they were going to do, Robinson-Helmus said, so they decided to keep the training going. They subleased from Anthony Garcia at Garcia Muay Thai for four months but soon outgrew the space because the classes were so popular and they could not hold them every day, Robinson-Helmus said, noting that the program started with about 20 people and grew to more than 50 five months later.

“I’m very grateful for Matilda [Tysz of the Max Challenge], and Tony Garcia, but now we have our space where we can offer the classes at all times, plus have wellness workshops,” Robinson-Helmus said. “We’re very happy we’re able to do this and our members have been so supportive.”

The name, she said, came from the members, who would motivate each other by saying “level up” while working out. “The name resonated with everyone,” Robinson-Helmus said.

Robinson-Helmus stressed that Level Up is a fitness and wellness studio that focuses on the mind, body and spirit, offering a variety of classes including yoga, meditation, cardio, strength training, boxing, and mixed martial arts, and aim to incorporate more wellness, such as a holistic nutrition seminar. Classes are held Monday through Friday at 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9

a.m., and 5:30 p.m., with personal training sessions offered in the middle of the day.

Level Up also has a Saturday class at 8 a.m., Thursday yoga class at 6:30 p.m. and martial arts classes at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Though a new business, the partners have already been giving back to the community.

“We’ve been doing a lot of charity work,” Robinson-Helmus said. “That’s important to us, especially since we live in Glen Cove, to give back to local charities and to serve them. We try to do as much as we can for the community.

This includes serving dinner to the men at the North Shore Sheltering Program and raising donations for Boys & Girls Club of Glen Cove. This summer, Level Up will hold a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. The obstacle course will take place on Aug. 12 at City Stadium.

“I’m happy to welcome this new business into the downtown, especially one that focuses on health and wellness,” said Jill Nossa, executive director of the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District. “It’s impressive to see that the studio has such a strong member base right from the start, and I wish them much success.”

—Submitted by the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District

CRIME & SAFETY

Glen Cove Crime Watch

May 31,

park violation highway on Douglas Drive.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove Police Department

On

a 38-year-old Glen Cove male was arrested for DWI and stop/stand/

Lt. j.g. Kevin Duke, a native of Oyster Bay, New York, is pinned with his new rank by Chief Engineman Patrick Moynihan, a native of Bronx, New York, and Lt. Cmdr. Leslie Alvarez, a native of Delano, California, during a ceremony in the hangar bay aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is a Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship home ported in San Diego. (Photo courtesy U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney)

Christopher Salka and Nicole Robinson-Helmus, co-owners of Level Up Glen Cove, cut the ribbon at the grand opening celebration on May 20. (Photo courtesy Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22

Oyster Bay Railroad Museum’s Summer Solstice Fundraiser

The museum’s major fundraising event of the year will be held at 7 p.m. at Sagamore Yacht Club on Head of Bay Ave in Oyster Bay. Support the museum by attending, donating goods or services to the evening’s auctions or becoming an event sponsor. For more information, visit obrm.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Pickleball Tournament

The Glen Cove Rotary, in benefit of DressA-Child-In-Need/”Project Warmth,” will host a pickleball tournament at Stanco Park, 109 Lattingtown Road in Glen Cove. There will be two “Change Partner” tournaments in one day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. There will also be a clinic

from 9 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Come and play, win prizes and watch and cheer. For more information, email Trish McCauley at trishmccauley36@gmail.com or Pam Monfort at pmonfort8@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Movies By Moonlight: Lilo & Stitch

Ohana means family! The movie Lilo & Stitch is going to be shown at sundown at Tappen Beach Marina on Shore Road in Glenwood Landing. Get there early for pre-movie activities beginning at 6 p.m. For your comfort, bring blankets or chairs. There are no rain facilities. Events will be held outdoors weather permitting. Schedule may be subject to change. This event is held by the Town of Oyster Bay.

Gold Coast Cruisers Waterfront Car Show at Glen Cove Morgan Park

Come on down to the annual Gold Coast Cruisers’ Waterfront Car Show at Morgan Park in Glen Cove, Germaine St #30, at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $25 for cars. Spectators are free. Come for the cars, come for the vendors, come for the trophies, come for the give-aways, come for the great food and come for the live music. Register at goldcoastcruisers.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 7

Paint Late Adult Night

Enjoy an open studio for adults at ClayNation, 38 Forest Ave., in Glen Cove from 6 to 10 p.m. There is an $8 studio fee, plus the cost of your project. This event is for people over the age of 18, and attendees will enjoy a tranquil, creative and alternative to the bar scene. There will be a variety of art projects to choose from, including pottery, mosaic, glass fusion or canvas painting. Everything is provided to complete your project. Feel free to bring your own snacks, drinks and anything else to get those creative juices flowing., Sign up at claynationonline.com.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Oyster Bay Cruise Night Car Show

Cruise Night from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce is back. Every Tuesday evening during the summer, the streets of Oyster Bay are lled with show cars of all types and spectators. e event will run through Sept. 5, and it goes from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, check out

Oyster Bay Market

Enjoy this food driven market that also supports local small business, nonprofits and community organizations. Starting June 4, this event will take place on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town of Oyster Bay Hall, 74 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay. There are food, drinks, crafts, music and much more. For guest vendor opportunities, email the team at oysterbaymarket@gmail.com

Deep Roots Farmers Market

On Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garvies Point Park on Garvies Point Road in Glen Cove, the Deep Roots Farmers Market will be open. Enjoy a great selection of fresh and local goods from Long Island.

COSMETIC SURGERY TODAY

Several recent enhancements in technology have made cosmetic plastic surgery procedures safer and easier for the patient with a more natural outcome.

Implementing a healthy plan including diet and exercise will help to achieve both a beautiful and realistic result. There are a variety of procedures available today to help you achieve the look that you desire, including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, fat transfer, cellulite reduction, full body lift, facelift and eyelid lift. Combining surgical with non-surgical procedures can produce amazing and significant improvements to your appearance.

Utilizing the latest technology, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology offers rapid recovery breast augmentation and liposuction packages where you can be back to your daily routine in 24-48 hours.

Mommy Makeover, a very popular plan specifically designed to target the areas of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Combining a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift or breast augmentation, fat transfer or cellulite reduction treatment significantly transforms your look.

Another avenue to consider is the new non-invasive body sculpting treatment, Emsculpt which reduces fat and increases muscle mass in the abdomen and buttocks within 2 weeks without spending hours in the gym. Coolsculpting reduces fat in the treated area by 25%, without surgery!

Combine these two for a fit and toned silhouette this summer! For a quick refresh this Summer, injectable fillers are effective in reducing lines and wrinkles on the face without surgery. Exciting products like Botox, and the New Jeuveau smooth crow’s feet and frown lines while Juvéderm and Restylane restore volume and facial contour resulting in a rejuvenated look.

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Patients experience minimal swelling and bruising with a notably decreased recovery time. Recognizing the need for patients to quickly return to their normal activities, a Greenberg Rapid Recovery Procedure ensures both excellent results with a faster recovery period. In addition, there is a continued increase in the number of women having children at a later age who are seeking to obtain pre-pregnancy figure. New mothers can take advantage of the Greenberg Modern

For over 30 years, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology has been providing the proper mix of these procedures to provide the most successful improvements in appearance with a significant reduction in the signs of aging. Using the most state-of-the-art technology to obtain the best and most natural results, you can turn back the hands of time in a caring, safe and supportive environment. Remember, the perfect cosmetic package can create the perfect you!

To schedule an appointment, or request additional information, call 516-364-4200 or visit www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com

Party with Stitch at Tappen Beach Marina.

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From June 6 to 9, large swaths of the U.S. East Coast were blanketed in wildfire smoke originating in Eastern Canada, where climate change and related environmental factors (e.g. longer summers, shorter winters, less rain, and invasive bark-boring beetles, to name a few) have led to wildfires of increasing intensity and scope in recent years.

Seeing a red sun blotted out in a sky full of woodsmoke is not an uncommon occurrence on the West Coast of North America, where worsening wildfires have ravaged large parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia in the past decade.

Here on the East Coast, however, the sight was shocking to many, as was the pervasive smell of woodsmoke and the irritation of particulate matter in our regional air. As a result, perhaps, reactions to the conditions were mixed and somewhat staggered among state and municipal authorities.

School districts and municipalities in lower New York State were mostly left to make their own decisions about the smoke, which is generally a difficult condition to predict, and moved into our area quickly on June 6 after weeks of ongoing fires in Canada.

For example, on June 7th, during the worst of the haze, Port Washington Superintendent Dr. Michael Hynes moved all after-school activities indoors and continued this precaution to the next day. However, most sports had already finished their seasons, so only a few activities remained.

“We prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff,” Dr. Hynes said in a letter to the community, where he promised to “continue to monitor the situation” closely.

Meanwhile, the majority of schools in that district cancelled their outdoor events entirely, and Port Youth Activities, which runs all throughout the summer, did the same. As the smoke gradually appeared to be behind (rather, above) us, after-school activities quickly re-opened to their fullest capacity, with administrators planning on finishing the school year without any more bumps in the road.

On June 7, City of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck also posted on Facebook: “due to the diminished air quality, to protect the health and safety of our DPW workers and our parks’ employees, garbage will not be picked up tomorrow, Thursday, June 8. Tomorrow’s garbage and recycling will be picked up on Friday, June 9. If your usual pick up is Friday, this week, garbage and recycling will be picked up on Saturday, June 10. Pascucci Soccer Field and Maccarone Stadium will also be closed. All

Lessons From Haze Week

What should we know for next time?

While the early-June smoke that blanketed our region may have been the first such instance in recent memory, it won’t be the last.

Fire season continues through early October in most parts of North America, and numerous recent studies and climate models suggest that things are going to continue getting worse on this front.

With that in mind, Anton Media Group recently spoke to Dr. Kenneth Spaeth, Chief of Occupational and Environmental Medicine for Northwell Health, about the potential health effects of smoky skies in our area.

“I have not seen any definitive data on this. It usually takes a while to tabulate such things,” Spaeth noted. “I think the effects were certainly demonstrable, and, anecdotally, a lot of people were noting a burning sensation in their eyes and throat, even if it wasn’t enough to send them to get care.”

“Of course, there are people for whom heightened sensitivity and heightened vulnerability could be an issue, typically people who have underlying respiratory or cardiac issues, including some elderly populations.”

“During such high levels of air pollution and periods of poor air quality, those folks are certainly at higher risk for health events,” he explained. “But there’s not likely to be lingering consequences for most people. For those with underlying respiratory conditions that were triggered by the smoke, it may take them a little while to get back to their baseline.”

“Of course, there are long-term consequences for exposure chronically to air pollution,” Spaeth continued. “Meaning, living for extended periods in settings where there’s air pollution has been shown to have a variety of chronic effects. The longer term issues are more a consequence of chronic, persistent exposure over extended periods, such as years.”

other city departments will be open.”

She cautioned residents against any outdoor activities.

Similarly, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino posted on Facebook that “due to deteriorating air quality, there will be no sanitation or recycling collection tomorrow, Thursday, June 8th. Again, there will be no sanitation or recycling collection on Thursday due to air quality concerns and its impact on workers.”

One Westbury resident told Anton Media Group that, on June 7, he put on a mask and took his dog for a walk outside, where he encountered a USPS employee wearing a mask who was still delivering mail, as instructed, despite the strikingly poor air quality.

Over in New York City, all after-school activities were cancelled on June 7, and after a day or two of uncertainty, the

Department of Education announced that all classes would be remote on Friday, June 9. One person who works for a private company on a line of boat tours for tourists told Anton Media Group that, on June 7, when visibility dropped severely in Manhattan and around NYC, boat operators simply refused to ‘sail’ during the worst of the smoke for safety reasons, despite what their bosses had told them.

In the subsequent days, news outlets reported a spike in breathing-related hospital visits in New York City for ailments such as asthma. The New York Times also reported that a substantial number of people were experiencing headaches or other ailments as a result of the smoke.

For her part, Governor Kathy Hochul called the yellowed skies that week “hard to miss.”

When asked whether masking up can keep us safe from smoke outdoors, Spaeth commented, “I wouldn’t say it does nothing, but it’s not full protection. Even with an N95 mask that has a proper fit, many of the contaminants in the air for the past few weeks are small enough that they could go through the mask. So, it’s worth wearing something to try to reduce the exposure, but it’s good to remember that it’s not enough.”

Dr. Spaeth also emphasized, “As long as those wild fires are burning, it’s useful to pay attention to what the air levels and the air quality are because the extent to which our area is affected is really going to be at a function of the weather and meteorological conditions. Those, as we all know, can change pretty quickly.

“There’s some good resources, like airnow.gov, where you can check real-time levels in the Long Island and New York City areas just to keep an eye on it. And if the levels start to get into the orange and red zones, then depending on someone’s health status and how high the levels are, it may be worth trying to stay indoors more and avoiding exercising or exertion outside.”

Though it’s been almost two weeks since wildfire haze brought aspects of Nassau County life to a standstill, residents are still processing the impacts and future implications of the smoky days we saw in early June.

Though the sky itself was a powerful yellow-orange, the sun was just a bright dot on Wednesday, June 7. (Photos by Alex Nuñez)

The sky was yellowed and the streets were nearly empty on the afternoon of June 7 in Westbury.

Summer Art Lab

Art and Atmosphere

Learn about the history of “earthworks” and “site-specific” art, while creating your masterpieces. Engage with the outdoor sculptures and explore weathering, erosion, conservation, geology and more.

Week 2: July 17-21

Creative Creatures

A creative process where students explore our relationship to wildlife and invent new ways of representing different critters in their habitats, connecting to the history of the property and the family who lived here with their unique collection of pets.

Week 3: July 24-28

Picturing Portraits

Travel through the history of portraiture from about 5,000 years ago to modern times, while discovering your artistic voice. Learn not only the fundamentals of creating a likeness, but also find inspiration in the inner qualities of your subjects. This week will include an exploration of the exhibition, Modigliani and the Modern Portrait (on view 7/22-11/5).

Week 4: July 31-August 4

Action and Abstraction

Discover the interactions of line, form, color, shape, and texture. Focusing on the creative process with an emphasis in abstract styles. You will have the opportunity to explore new modes of visual expression and communication.

Spider-Man:AcrossTheSpider-Verse

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, was released earlier this month. This is the latest comic-book movie associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While Marvel movies are usually live-action, this film series is animated. The movie follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), two teenage spider-people from different universes.

In the first movie, fans got the classic Spider-Man origins story. Miles was bitten by a radioactive spider which causes him to develop mysterious powers that transform him into Brooklyn’s only Spider-Man. The movie follows Miles’ journey of self-discovery as he learns about his abilities and meets strange spider-people that have been sucked into his universe by accident. Miles and his new spider-people friends have to develop a plan to defeat the villain Kingpin and his accomplice Doc Ock, who have been working on opening a portal to another universe that will swallow the universe whole. After defeating the villain, Miles’s friends get sent back to their universes, and he gets back to being Brooklyn’s one and only neighborhood Spider-man.

In the newest movie, Miles and Gwen reunite. Miles gets introduced to the Spider-Verse, where he meets hundreds and thousand of Spider-Man variants from the multiverses, including Spider-Woman

and Spider-Punk. These spider-people have teamed up to protect their very existence across universes. Although all these spider-people have similar lives and backstories, they begin to clash on handling a new villain, Spot. Miles realizes he is set against the other spiders and must reinvent what it means to be a hero to save his loved ones. While animated films are often seen as children’s movies, this film quickly became wildly popular with Marvel fans of all ages. The film’s quick wit, incredible graphics, star-studded soundtrack, intricate storyline and plot twists all added up to create a cult favorite.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse incorporates classic comic book aesthetics with animation to make stunning, vivid visuals of new cities, worlds and characters. In one of the opening scenes, Gwen has to fight a version of an old Spider-Man villain who is drawn in the style of ink on parchment paper. While this villain is not only from a different

universe, he’s from a different artistic style, which we often see throughout the film. The Spider-Man variants are drawn in different styles to portray the other universes they are from. We see a whole Lego world, with little Lego people and large Lego buildings. We see Pavitr Prabhakar (Spider-Man India) swing through his city of Mumbattan filled with bright summer colors and unique architecture. We see Miguel O’Hara (SpiderMan 2099) shaped with clean lines and neon colors to appear futuristic. Even a grainy-animated Spider-Man looks like he popped in from a ‘90s cartoon.

Another factor of these animated films that makes them so widely popular is that Miles is the first black Spider-Man in the Marvel films. The late Stan Lee has said that the reason Spider-Man was so widely popular is because anyone could be under the mask. Regardless of race, age and gender, fans can imagine themselves as the famously masked hero.

In addition to being artistically groundbreaking, the film deals with struggles such as grief, self-discovery and acceptance. Throughout the film, we see character grieving loved ones, such as the classic Uncle Ben character, and face backlash from family members when trying to lead a secret double-life as a superhero.

The film ends on a cliffhanger. Miles is trapped in a different universe, held hostage by villains. We see his friends, some from the first movie and new ones from the latest film, teaming up to find him, and just when you think we will get a wild final action scene, the screen goes black and reads “To Be Continued…”

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the first movie in a two-part series of Miles’ incredible storyline. The third movie is set to be released in March of 2024, and fans are already taking to social media to share their theories and speculate how Miles and his friends save the world again.

Controversy Stirred During Belmont Stakes

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This year’s Belmont Stakes portion of the 155th running of the Triple Crown came with notable accomplishments, such as groundbreaking female trainer Jena Antonucci’s win with Arcangelo, but also substantial challenges, including hazy track conditions and the tragic deaths of two horses.

The horses, named Excursionniste and Mashnee Girl, were euthanized following consecutive races on Saturday and Sunday of the Stakes. Both horses had the same trainer, Mark Hennig, and some organizations and officials have called for an investigation into the incidents.

Fatalities on and off the tracks are not

new to the sport of horse racing, particularly in the U.S. According to Salon’s Rae Hodge, “We overbreed them for fleetness at the cost of hardiness, run them far too young at punishing speeds on poorly surfaced tracks and dope them until they can’t feel the lacework of fractures

sprawling across their lightweight bones nor the arrest seizing their engorged hearts. And when they fall, rather than be inconvenienced by expensive medical treatment and unprofitable recovery time, we kill them.”

In an interview with NPR, The New York Times’ Joe Drape pointed out that the U.S. fatality rate is 2 ½ to 5 times greater than in the rest of the racing world. Drape also accredits that to our abuse of medications and drugs, which put horses back on the tracks before they’re ready. “You know, [in other countries] if your horse is sore, you’re not going to give him a corticosteroid to get him to the track to race.”

John Di Leonardo, an executive director of Humane Long Island, also commented, “Even those horses who survive are confined to tiny stalls 23 hours per day and often butchered at career’s end. It is clear that the public no longer supports this

cruel industry that killed dozens of horses at the Belmont last year and kills 2,000 every year at racetracks across the U.S.”

So, as controversy swells, what measures are being put in place to protect these racehorses? Primarily, there is a mechanism called the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority. HISA’s Racetrack Safety Program requires, among other standards; surface maintenance and measurement standards, collection and analysis of medication. While invaluable, HISA is still a relatively juvenile program. In general, horse deaths are down, but not out.

Janice L. Blake, a former Belmont jockey, commented in a statement, “Every year, the state of New York robs taxpayers and school children of hundreds of millions of dollars as horses like Mashnee and Excursionniste are run to their deaths. It is always the horses who lose when people bet.”

Horse at Belmont Park. (Photo credit: nakashi / CC BY-SA 2.0)

Miles Morales, Spider-Man

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The 2023 Nassau Library Road Trip Has Begun

Na ssau’s public libraries have a groovy challenge for you: How many libraries can you visit this summer? Find out by cruisin’ on the Nassau Library Tour. Each one is a gateway into a new community. Visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. Plus, tour participants can collect prizes and invaluable memories along the way.

Open to all ages, this self-paced jour ney takes place from June 12 to August 12. Prizes are earned for visiting 5, 15, 30, and 50 of the participating public libraries in Nassau County. Anyone who visits all 58 participating locations will also be entered to win a fabulous grand prize raffle. Start the journey by picking up a Nassau Library Tour map at any participating public library in Nassau County. Participants can begin at any of the 58 libraries and go in any order. Taking photos of the library adventure and sharing them on social media with the hashtag #NassauLibraryTour is encouraged. The tour is an opportunity to explore Nassau’s public libraries and discover all they have to offer, such as books, technology, and events. Be sure to bring the map and have it updated with a sticker to get credit for that library. Visit the tour website at https:// tour. nassaulibrary.org to plan which library to hit next, and learn about nearby places.

“(Having the tour)coming out of COVID is the perfect time to get people. Most people, if they do visit their library at all, they only see their own libraries. They probably don’t know anything about all of the other libraries in the county. So this is a really great way for people to spend the summer visiting different libraries. It’s a bit of a launchpad into all of the different communities in the county and it’s open to everybody,” said Lisa Zuena, Communications & Marketing Specialist for the Nassau Library System.

Taking photos of the library adventure and sharing them on social media with the hashtag #NassauLibraryTour is encouraged. The tour is an opportunity to explore Nassau’s public libraries and discover all they have to offer, such as books, technology, and events. “A lot of people may have a little bit of an outdated view of what a library is. They don’t realize that we have things like museum passes. Many libraries have

“libraries of things” where you can come in and and check out power tools, and lawn games and things like that. You can download ebooks and audio books from home. (The staff) was hoping people would see all see the physical buildings, of course, but then also see what all of these libraries have in common that

people may not even realize,” Zuena said.

“More and more, Nassau’s libraries deliver rich experiences - in addition to books and media. What better way to enjoy the uniqueness of every Nassau public library and every Nassau community than to set out on a fun challenge

this summer? We’re proud to sponsor the Nassau Library Tour, highlighting the best of what Nassau has to offer,” said Caroline Ashby, Director of the Nassau Library System.

The Nassau Library Tour debuted in 2019 with the idea of exploring the libraries in Nassau County. Back then there were 53 participating libraries to visit, so for those who were among the 22,000 people who participated in the inaugural tour, there are even more new libraries to see this time around. “The library tour gave us the opportunity to explore all the other Nassau County Libraries as a family,” said Jessica Katz, who was the first to finish the original Nassau Library Tour with her family in 2019. “We loved showing up at some of the libraries and having staff already know who we were!”

While this event happens every three to four years, there are plans in the works for a separate puzzle-game mystery event. “During the summer we would give out clues, and people would have to do some some traveling. But they could do some things maybe in a digital format. They could solve a puzzle or a mystery and also learn about the libraries that way. We don’t have anything official yet, But we really are looking forward to doing something like that in future summers,” said Zuena.

For the list of participating libraries and more information, see https://tour. nassaulibrary.org. Grab your map and get ready to hit the road. Be sure to bring the map and have it updated with a sticker to get credit for that library. Visit the tour website at https://tour.nassaulibrary.org to plan which library to hit next, and learn about nearby places.

— Submitted by Nassau Library System with additonal reporting by Amanda Olsen

One of the groups participating in this year’s tour is the Illiterate Iguanas, a group of college age friends who are documenting their journey on Instagram. The friends have completed half the tour as of June 14.

(Photo by Illiterate Iguanas via Instagram)

COLUMNS

Conflict: It Isn’t All Bad

Psychologist Donald Peterson defines conflict as an interpersonal process that occurs whenever the actions of one person interfere with the actions of another. He shares that conflict can be described in three ways: destructive, adequate, and constructive. In connecting this to relationships, a destructive ending to conflict could lead to separation, an adequate ending could result in compromise, and constructive conflict would lead to improvements within the relationship. Therefore, all conflict is not bad.

Let’s examine a scenario involving hypothetical couple Paula and Dennis regarding quality time spent as a couple. Dennis was invited to play basketball with his friends who he hadn’t seen in quite some time and told Paula that he planned on joining them. Paula was hoping to spend time with him since they both have very busy schedules and don’t have much time for connection. Dennis felt as if they spent time together during the week watching

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TV after they finished work, so didn’t think a couple of hours out with his friends on a weekend would lead to any discord. Paula wanted to make it clear to Dennis that she was happy for him to spend time with his friends, but also wants him to prioritize time spent as a couple. During their exchange about their plans, which at times became heated, she shared, “Dennis, when you make last minute plans with your friends without scheduling time as a couple or talking to me about

it in advance, I feel hurt. While we see each other during the week, it often feels rushed and as if we are both distracted. I value spending quality time with you.” This shifted the tone of the conversation and they agreed to make planning time together during the weekends more of a priority going forward. Below are a couple of tips, highlighted by the scenario, to help ensure that heated exchanges remain productive. Using these approaches will lead to a better understanding of your partner rather than damage the relationship.

Articulate your feelings and goals

Avoid only articulating your frustrations (or exaggerations of the facts) such as “You always choose seeing your friends over spending time with me.” Instead, share your feelings. Paula indicated that she felt hurt and insecure. She clearly shared that she would like Dennis to prioritize their time together going forward, and for him to let her know when he wants to see friends in advance.

This communicates to him that she values his desire to spend time with friends, but also wants to be sure that they are intentional when it comes to their connection.

Use “I” Language

When you use I language, you are focusing on the behavior, rather than on attacking your partner. Communicating this way lets your partner know what you are thinking in a non-confrontational manner. Paula was able share what upset her (the last minute plans with friends) and why it stirred that emotion up for her. The alternative to this may be, “You don’t care about me!” The latter would make Dennis much more defensive, as Paula would be making assumptions about him that are not true. In the scenario, she shared her feelings as well as her needs.

Remember conflict is inevitable. Don’t try to avoid it, but rather make it constructive. If you can, you may learn something valuable about your partner and strengthen your relationship.

The Psychological Impacts Of Climate Change On Our Kids

Climate change has been an enormous challenge for our communities, our country, and our world. Locally, in the last 10 years, we’ve experienced severe flooding, home/property damages and lives lost from Super Storm Sandy. Most recently, the Canadian Wildfires turned our skies along the East Coast to a sickly yellow, bringing alarming air quality alerts. We were confronted by those same daunting instructions we thought were eliminated: remain indoors and wear masks. While natural disasters may seem part of a natural order, they can have long lasting psychological effects on our children.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the health effects of these disruptions include increased respiratory and cardiovascular disease, injuries and premature deaths related to extreme weather events, changes in the prevalence and geographical distribution of food- and water-borne illnesses and other infectious diseases, and threats to mental health.

The environmental impact of climate change has been attributed to increases in anxiety, depression, social withdrawal, changes in self-esteem and increased aggression levels. These

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psychological conditions interact with our physical health.

Often, climate change alters residential and natural landscapes, which can create feelings of loss to places that are important. It can alter the perception of being surrounded by a safe and secure environment, surfacing emotions in the form of fear, anger or exhaustion.

As constant exposure to unwanted change in one’s environment continues to occur, an increase in worrying about the future for oneself, our children and community may result. Feelings of helplessness, fatalism and a reduced sense of control over one’s own life can also emerge.

At the Guidance Center, we have seen more illustrations of anxiety and depression in response to climate change. In our younger population, we treat children who refuse to go outside, to school and hide when there is significant rainfall or thunderstorms. In our older adolescent population, there are reported concerns about having children in the future as they do not trust that natural resources will be available.

Luckily, not all individuals and communities will experience climate change in the same way so it’s important to understand where your child’s comfort level sits. Engage in a conversation with your child to determine their level of insight and any emotional responses they may have.

Here are some tips parents can use to support their children to prepare and withstand these impacts.

1) Acknowledge their emotions. Help your child name their fears and other emotions, showing empathy which paves the way to teach healthy coping skills.

2) Make sure to communicate that being scared, anxious, depressed is a normal response, not something to fight against, ignore, downplay, or suppress.

3) Build belief in their own

resilience. Have a post-disaster plan or household emergency plan that is routinely practiced.

4) Assess and strengthen social networks with families, friends, neighbors and other groups.

5) Expand everyone’s knowledge on climate change to learn about specific, actionable ideas toward solutions.

6) Explore or research a local community project focused on ways to improve the environment.

7) Foster optimism by reminding them that people recover and grow after disasters, creating a new world of safety, calm, and hope.

It’s important for caregivers to maintain awareness of climate-related effects on their children. Through constant monitoring, prevention, preparedness, and education on these issues, we will be able to better respond to their psychological needs.

Kathy Rivera, LCSW, is the Executive Director/CEO of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Long Island’s leading non-profit children’s mental health organization. To get help for your child or to support the Guidance Center’s life-saving work, call (516) 626-1971 or visit www.northshorechildguidance.org.

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Peonies And Orange Skies

I rarely think of Canada, our benign neighbor to the north. We’re blessed with their exports of natural gas, lumber products, maple syrup, bacon, hockey and comedians. But recently none of us could escape thinking about Canada as we were unwilling recipients of smoke from Canadian forest fires.

Our daytime skies turned orange and we reached for our masks again. Activities were curtailed or cancelled and we got a bit of a flashback to covid days when our lives were disturbed by a threatening airborne attack.

Both events remind us how interconnected we are as we share the planet, our one common home. The “Vegas rule” doesn’t really apply. What happens in one place doesn’t stay there. Our actions affect more folks than we can ever imagine.

This is also true of word we

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speak and attitudes we express. In the past, hurtful words polluted families and relationships. Can you think of a time when you were pained by what someone at home, at school or at work said? Many times people have the ability to forgive a hurt or injustice and they move on. But sometimes unloving words disturb

people for a long time and sometimes this is passed on to new generations. Consider how prejudice infects our young people.

Today our own unkind words can reach hundreds, if not thousands, of people because of social media. I feel great sadness when I see some of my Facebook “friends” re-posting cruel and insulting things on their Facebook page. It’s as if they are spreading orange choking smoke further and further. I hold myself back from calling them out by publicly posting, “Which part of ‘Do unto others as you would have them do to you?’ are you following?” Or “Love your neighbor?” Or “Turn the other cheek.?” Or “Forgive, they do not know what they are doing?”

The flames of hate and hurt and being fanned by otherwise kind and faithful people. And once they get in the habit of

Everybody Needs A Weekly Newspaper

Periodically, I try to remind my readers about the value of the weekly newspaper. I must confess I am biased because long before I entered politics I was writing columns for a weekly paper and helping put together the paper days in advance of publication.

Weekly papers have a great history. The first weekly papers were Hamed Relation and Advise . They were published at the beginning of the 17th Century. Both were distributed in Germany.

Weekly papers have had their ups and downs. Many years ago, they were fortunate to be blessed with national advertising. You could see advertisements for Coca-Cola, Cheerios and many national airlines. Those were the glory days.

Once the national advertising slowed down the papers were faced with the challenge to stay alive. They found many ways to stay afloat. Some were fortunate to get designated as a place for legal notices. Others had to work especially hard to get the local advertising to stay in business.

The Covid-19 pandemic was another challenge. If people are confined to their homes, getting information from the weeklies

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was not a high priority. But publishers like Angela Anton persisted and this great newspaper chain survived.

These are still tough days for any publishing business and new ideas are always needed. Today, many readers get their local news on line and do not pick up the paper at some local store. But their weekly paper is full of important local news, features, articles on interesting topics and opinion columns.

I know the only way I can stay informed on local politics and learn about serious issues is by reading my weekly newspaper.

If I have schoolchildren and am

posting negative things online, this kind of pollution creeps into their speech at home and at work. And like me, few people want to get into an argument so they just breathe in the polluted talk and inwardly cough .

In the 1940’s Walt Disney’s anti-fire campaign featured Bambi saying, “Please Mister, don’t be careless. Prevent Forest Fires!” Word pollution often begins with carelessness. I know few people who aim to cause hurt and distress in the course of their day. One way to do a personal “fire-check” is to pray at the end of the day and recall all the people you encountered. First thank God for those encounters. Second try to replay some of what you said (or posted) and see if those words and attitudes are blessings for others or not. Our good words and deeds also spread, but alas, not necessarily as quickly or as

far as our destructive words. On the first evening after the Canadian smoke had lifted, I sat in the coolness of my garden and breathed in the aroma of peonies. While the fragrance permeated the garden (and later the house when I cut some to bring inside), it didn’t drift much further than that. This intimate, beautiful moment was shared by only a few but it was a treasure to remember.

I suggest that we bring the sweet fragrance of kind, affirming, forgiving and loving words to folks near us. (For example why not write something spontaneously affirming the next time you’re texting or posting?) And even if you’re not using the virtual world to express your loving character, take some time in the real world to show care for another.

I prefer peonies over orange skies. How about you?

interested in sports teams, game results and look for a photo involving their children or friends, the weeklies are the source. One team photo can attract multiple viewers all of whom heard about the pictures by word of mouth.

If you are a political candidate experience tells you that your advertisement will be seen by countless numbers of people. A favorable article can bring positive comments from your neighbors who notice the activities of their elected officials. No politician interested in good press should forget to send his or her press releases to your favorite weekly.

There is only one source for in-depth news about your local school board, county legislator and town board. If you didn’t hear about some action taken by your elected officials chances are you failed to buy the local weekly. The weekly newspaper is the place to learn about government actions and reading them is a must.

So, it is time to salute your weekly newspaper and above all support it. Encourage local merchants to take advertisements and tell your friends and neighbors to make the weekly paper part of their required reading.

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PCLI Media Award, pictured here with his wife at the ceremony. Not pictured are contributors Dave Gil de Rubio and Paul DiSclafani, who also took home awards this year. The PCLI Media Awards took place on June 15 at Fox Hollow in Woodbury.

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The Governors Ball Music Festival

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park typically serves as a recreational hub for barbecues, sports or a stroll through the park.

And while the Governors Ball Music Festival, held at the park, did not interrupt all the family fun from June 9 to 11, it certainly changed the landscape quite a bit.

From far away, you could hear the bass blaring and a crowd singing along or applauding. You could see singles, couples or groups walking in all kinds of different styles; baggy cargo pants, knit shrugs, bucket or cowboy hats, cowboy boots, tube or crop tops, paisley designs and sundresses being some of the most popular. And along the way, festival-goers could buy scalped tickets, liquor shots and margaritas and replicas of Gov Ball merchandise.

The first day, June 9, was held just two days after New York was covered in an orange tint and bad air quality due to wildfires in Canada. But besides all that, the weather was great all weekend, except for an about 10-minute downpour that did not seem to take away from the fun. In some cases, it actually added to the fun.

The Governors Ball Music Festival is arguably one of New York’s most popular music festivals. The first one was held 12 years ago at Governors Island.

This is the first time the festival has been held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and besides it being a little difficult to navigate at first, especially if you’re not familiar with the area, it provided ample space to provide a wide array of food options, plenty of space for sponsored experiences (brands like M&M, RedBull and Coca Cola set up stations to hand out free products and provide interactive experiences), art installations and for putting down blankets to relax or watch performances from afar (which plenty of people did).

Over 60 artists were hosted by Governors Ball between three stages. And this year’s headliners were pop singer Lizzo, DJ act Odesza and hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar. What makes Governors Ball so unique is that it does not stick with just one type of music genre. There is truly something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of R&B, pop, electronic music, alternative music, rock or hip hop.

Festival-goer Brenden Gregory, who has been to Gov Ball for one day before, said this was his first weekend going all three days.

He was convinced to go for the weekend because he loved all three headliners. He said on Sunday, as he was entering the festival, that so far he was having a good experience.

“Especially here in New York, for a New York City based festival, [what stands out] is not only the music diversity, but the amount of different types of people, types of taste,” Gregory said. “It’s been nothing but good energy and welcoming vibes, which is what I love to see in New York.”

Fellow festival-goers Thomas Pittau and Iris Nenu shared the sentiment. They flew in from France.

“It’s a great atmosphere,” Pittau said. “It’s a great energy. Everything starts on time. Whereas in France, that’s not the case at all.” Nenu said that in coming here, she noticed that a lot of people are free to be themselves.

“It’s really nice seeing all these people being dressed how they want to,” she said.

And festival-goer Carissa Aekins, right before seeing artist Pink Pantheress, who sings on the very popular track Pt. 2 featuring Ice Spice, said it was her first time here. She said she enjoyed browsing the sponsored experiences, including one by Dunkin’ Donuts, that were handing out merchandise, food and drinks and photo opportunities.

“The artists that were invited here come from a large range of genres,” Aekins said. “I guess it’s kind of representative of us now. It’s more diverse. Whoever wants to do anything can, and it doesn’t matter who you are.”

It’s impossible to reflect on the impact music festivals have on culture, style and music without looking at one of the United State’s original music festivals, Woodstock. It took place between Aug. 15 and 18 in 1969 in Bethel, New York, about a two-hour drive away from where Gov Ball was held. Headliners included Jimi Hendrix; Crosby, Stills and Nash; Janis Joplin; The Grateful Dead and many more

endary acts.

Woodstock attendee Adrienne Kitaeff told Long Island Weekly that she believes another Woodstock could never happen again.

Kitaeff went to Woodstock in her 20s with two friends. They stayed at a motel in Pennsylvania, which allowed them to bring food to the event and share it with the lots of hungry people there. She doesn’t quite remember the performances she saw, but she could remember setting up a picnic and hanging out with the people there. She said that everyone was friendly, and that she did not encounter any negativity. She also shared in the beliefs of everyone there which were against the war in Vietnam, and for liberations such as women’s rights.

“It was quite an experience,” Kitaeff said. “I was never a person who liked being around crowds, but it was like being with thousands of your best friends.”

While Gov Ball is not very politicized, there’s certainly many political issues that

In describing my experience at Gov Ball with Kitaeff, we could draw a few parallels between the two, including the fact that a lot of people were smoking weed and that there was a sense of freedom.

Although, there are certainly differences.

“It sounds much more sophisticated than Woodstock,” Kitaeff said of Gov Ball. “Now it’s more of a business. Woodstock was more of a happening... I think that makes a difference. Maybe not. I haven’t been to anything like that since Woodstock... If you’re in the audience, that’s the price you have to pay, the commercialization of it. And maybe that’s okay. Nobody is going to be able to pull off anything like they did at Woodstock again between insurance and all kinds of things, and what the acts would get paid today versus what they’d get paid then.”

Though there’s business in music festivals nowadays, unlike Woodstock, festivals still provide a way for newer artists to be discovered, to embrace art and creativity, to

How music festivals serve as a snapshot of the cultural, generational moment

Lizzo performing at Governors Ball on June 9.

(Photo courtesy Taylor Baldaeus for Long Island Weekly)

Summertime!

SUMMER EVENTS Flying

Swinging Through The Air Over Eisenhower Park

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While it may fill many people with awe and fear, there are an intrepid few who dream of flying the trapeze. For those brave individuals, there is I.Fly Trapeze. Located in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, this training facility was founded in 2006 by brothers Marco and Anthony Rosamilia.

Invented by the French acrobat Jules Léotard in 1859, a trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a ceiling support. Trapeze acts may be static, swinging or flying, and may be performed solo or as a group act. The name trapeze reflects the trapezoid shape made by the horizontal bar, ropes and ceiling support.

For the trapeze curious, I.Fly offers classes for ages 4 and up. There are no height or weight restrictions; as long as you are able to hold yourself up by the arms, you can participate. It is not necessary to be able to do a pull-up. The routines are all based on timing and physics. Because the facility is outdoors, classes are not conducted in steady rain. Otherwise, the show must go on. If it does rain on the scheduled day, participants are notified and rescheduled.

Classes are between 60 and 90 minutes, have between four and 10 fliers, and cost from $65 to $75. Comfortable clothing that fits close to the skin is required. No footwear is allowed during the lesson, so wear socks. The classes are conducted in a safety harness, with a net, and attached to safety lines held by the instructor. Staff also assist on the take-off platform. Spectators are welcome at no charge and even have their own designated seating area.

First-timers are given instruction

on the ground, a demo on the trapeze, and step-by-step instruction as they’re flying. There is a low practice bar to help students perfect their positions. The instructors create a safe, no-pressure, encouraging environment. The instructors have seen it all, so they are ready to help anyone overcome their hesitation or fear.

I.Fly trapeze has the only circusfocused, intensive summer camp. They have three two-week sessions where campers learn flying trapeze and a number of other circus acts. At the end of each two-week session, the campers put on a full show for family and friends. They also hold professional flying trapeze and circus performances on a monthly basis.

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La Cassandra singing at last year’s Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series. Her new album can be found on Spotify and all music streaming platforms.

This year’s Westbury Arts Summer Concert line-up:

July 1 and 2 Blowhole, two performances of a staged reading by Long Island playwright, Aly Kantor (July 1 at 7 p.m. and July 2 at 3 p.m.)

July 6—The Hambones (country, American folk rock)

July 9—Westbury’s Got Talent/Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m.

July 13—Hitman Blues Band (blues, rock)

July 20—Sabori the Salsa and Latin Jazz Band (Salsa, Latin jazz)

July 27—Andre Phillips Steel Band (Island, Soul)

Aug. 3—Paige Patterson (Standards, Blues, Soul)

Aug. 10—Quintrepid (original Jazz)

Aug. 17—Way Back When Band (60s, 70s, 80s classic rock & pop)

Aug. 24—Bachatu with Gissele Garcia (Bachata, Latin)

Aug. 31—Bells 2.0 (Soul, Funk)

Summer Concert Series shows are from 7 to 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

A previous trapeze class (Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

Aerial ring lessons are also available. (Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

There is a space for observers to watch the action.

(Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

Flying through the air at I.Fly Trapeze.

(Photo by I.Fly Trapeze)

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Week-long Camps Featured At Science Museum Of Long Island

Kids get outside, hands-on learning opportunities

For kids ages 4-12 with a CIT program for children 12+, SMLI Science Summer Camp delivers hands-on ways to explore the world of science while discovering how much fun the world of science can be. In the summer, the woods, pond, beach, and streams are our main laboratories and children will be spending much of their time outdoors. Students observe, study, learn, and apply knowledge gained in the natural environment. Enrichment in science is provided by the “Discovery” method, where science comes alive through hands-on contact. Camp offers hands-on ways to explore the world of science in a fun and camp-like atmosphere. Children spend the week performing weird and fun experiments and unraveling the mysteries behind some scientific basics.

Camp hours are 10-3pm. Early Drop off and Late Pick up options are available for parents who need them.

The Camp runs for eight weeks from June 28th to August 25th. Topics range from: chemistry, physics, paleontology, astronomy, marine biology, zoology, environmental science, survival skills, engineering, and forensic science.

Thanks to a grant from the Community Chest of Port Washington we are able to offer Summer Camp scholarships to Port Washington residents through the LI Summer Together program. New this year, thanks to the Chris Holmes Memorial Fund, they are able to offer scholarships to children outside of Port Washington.

Parents should know that the Science Museum’s highly qualified and engaging teaching staff are all college graduates with degrees in science. Parents are allowed to register for one week at a time. SMLI members receive a 10 percent discount per week/per child. Additional

discounts include $15 off per week if registering for ALL 8 weeks of camp, $10 off per week if registering for at least four weeks of camp. Campers are split into groups based on their age and grade they’ll be entering the following school year. Each group has their own unique, age-appropriate activities related to the week’s theme.

Whether joining camp for the entire summer or just one week of scientific fun, every Friday is Fun Friday at SMLI. This extra fun day features different activities like dress up days such as wacky hair day, superhero day, etc; a giant slip n’ slide (be sure to bring a bathing suit) and specialty sprinklers; pizza lunch and ice cream; special guests and activities based on that week’s theme; fun stations including temporary tattoos and more.

Visit www.smli.org/summercamp for more information.

—From the Science Museum of Long Island with additional reporting by Amanda Olsen

Learners get outside and apply the lessons while having fun.

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All of the camp activities are hands-on.

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How to prevent injury during your next round of golf

Whether you are hitting the course for Father’s Day or an upcoming summer outing, you might consider golf to be a low-impact sport, but a good game can put big demands on your body. Golf requires a lot of physical coordination—which can easily lead to injuries.

From back pain and injury to golfer’s elbow and shoulder pain—sports health expert Dr. Justen Elbayar from NYU Langone Health has some quick tips on how to avoid injuries while out on the green.

Use a golf cart or bag roller

The avid golfer often loves to walk the course and just carry the golf bag on his or her back. That extra weight only increases the risk of a back injury. Get help carrying that heavy load with a bag cart or a golf cart.

Stay hydrated

When summer temps go up, so does the humidity and the risk of dehydration. This can lead to muscle cramping and back pain. Drink plenty of fluids including water and sports drinks.

Good form

It is important to have good form not only to deliver an effective swing, but to also prevent back injuries. Have a friend video your swing so you can see if your form is good. New players often do not have the proper training needed to perfect their swing and prevent injury. Dr. Elbayar emphasizes the need for participants to learn proper form, especially for those with pre-existing conditions like osteoarthritis or other joint-related injuries.

Have fun

Stress can lead to tense muscles and the risk of spraining your back. Enjoy being outdoors and amongst friends.

Dr. Elbayar specializes in sports orthopedic surgery and in shoulder and elbow surgery for NYU Langone Health.

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—NYU Langone Health

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Get Out There And Celebrate The Summer

BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

The summertime is a great time to get out there and experience life at its fullest. The summer is my favorite time of year because it feels like everyone is truly celebrating life; that despite the fact that people are still working, they are on some type of vacation. People go out dancing at outdoor concerts on weeknights, spend all day at the beach on weekends and enjoy barbecues and pool parties with their friends and families.

And in that spirit, I have compiled a list of fairs, festivals, outdoor movies, plays and concerts near you so that you can go out there and share in the fun.

Town of Oyster Bay

If you live in the Town of Oyster Bay, you’re in luck. For a complete list of summer events, visit oysterbaytown.com. But here is a round-up of what the town has planned for you this summer:

• Salute to America:

On July 11 at 7:30 p.m. at TOBAY Beach in Massapequa, the town will be hosting a free concert from Any Way You Want It, a Journey tribute, and fireworks show by Grucci. The rain date will be on July 12.

• Movies By the Moonlight:

On Thursdays from July 6 to Aug. 10, family-friendly movies will be shown at various parks throughout the town. Movies include Lilo & Stitch and Toy Story. Pre-movie activities, including meet & greets with characters and playing on inflatables, will begin at 6 p.m. The movie will begin at sundown. See oysterbaytown.com for details.

• Music Under the Stars: Get your dancing shoes on and head to your local town park, because the Town of Oyster Bay is hosting concerts throughout the summer. Concerts, including Country Fest and Dr. K’s Motown Revue, are taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 5 to Aug. 12. See oysterbaytown.com for details.

Town of North Hempstead

Summer in the Town of North Hempstead is packed with events, including concerts, Shakespeare in the Park , movies in the park and more. For a complete list, visit northhempsteadny. gov/parks and click on the “2023 Summer Events” pdf.

• Concerts:

Throughout the months of July and August, the town is hosting many concerts at parks around the town. Acts include the Billy Joel Tribute Band, Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra and Half-Step (a Grateful Dead Tribute band). See northhempsteadny.gov for more details.

• Shakespeare in the Park: On dates through June and July at 6 p.m., The Shakespeare play The Merry Wives of Windsor, will be performed. The performance will take place on June 24 at Clark Botanic Garden, July 14 at Gerry Pond Park and July 29 at Mary Jane Davies Green.

• Wednesday Movies in the Park: On July 12 at 8:45 p.m., Jurassic World Dominion will be playing at Clark Botanic Garden. On July 19 at 8:45 p.m., Puss in Boots: The Last Wish will be playing at Caemmerer Park. On Aug. 9 at 8:30 p.m., Black Panther: Wakanda

Forever will be playing at Whitney Pond Park. On Aug. 16 at 8:15 p.m., DC League of Super-Pets will be playing at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park.

Town of Hempstead

It’s an exciting summer for the kids of the Town of Hempstead, all the town will be hosting performances that are sure to entertain your little one all summer long. For a complete list of event dates, times and locations, visit hempsteadny.gov/342/ Childrens-Shows.

• The Kerboom Circus: Enjoy exciting entertainment from circus industry professionals. The audience will have a chance to be a part of the show, learn circus tricks, and have unforgettable fun. Performances will take place from July 17 through July 21 at parks throughout the town. Visit hempsteadny.gov/342/ChildrensShows for more details.

• Darlene Graham’s “Singing at the Beach!” show: Enjoy an interactive summer show with summer songs, complete with volunteers playing beach bucket drums and demonstrating swim strokes and large beach balls that will be tossed into the audience. Be sure to bring good shoes because this show will have you on your feet. Performances will be taking place at town parks throughout June and July. Visit hempsteadny.gov/342/ Childrens-Shows for more details.

• KerboomKidz:

Students are invited to enjoy this energetic and challenging dance program. Have fun while gaining rhythm and confidence. The program will take place at town parks from July 31 to Aug. 4. Visit hempsteadny.gov/342/Childrens-Shows for more details.

Carnivals

Nothing says summertime like a carnival. Dreamland Amusements is bringing carnivals to communities across Long Island. Enjoy endless carnival food, games and rides. Visit dreamlandamusements.

com for details.

• Westbury Carnival: Samanea New York Mall, 1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury from June 15 to 25.

• Hicksville Summer Carnival: Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway, Hicksville from June 28 to July 3.

• Empire State Fair: Nassau Live Center, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale from June 30 to July 16.

• Lynbrook Titans Carnival: Greis Park, 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook from July 6 to 9.

Other Events

• Live at Five: The Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N. Plandome Rd., Manhasset, is hosting events on their beautiful property on July 13 and Aug. 10. Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors and science and nature activities.

• Long Island Retro Gaming Expo: From Aug. 11 to 13 at the Cradle of Aviation, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, there will be endless retro games to try, as well as retro gaming vendors to browse. Attendees are invited to wear cosplay and listen in on panels. There will also be tournaments complete with prizes. For more information, visit cradleofaviation.org.

• Jones Beach Bandshell: At Field 4 at Jones Beach, the bandshell will be the scene of many concerts and events throughout June, July, August and September. Events include Latin night, movies, line dancing, and performances from cover bands like Last Exit, a Pearl Jam tribute, and Misty Mountain, a Led Zeppelin tribute. These events are presented by Catholic Health. Visit facebook. com/JonesBeachBandshell for more information and event dates.

• Glen Cove Downtown Sounds: Hosted by the Glen Cove Downtown Improvement District, Glen Cove’s downtown will be closed to cars and open for music, dancing and chilling.

Live at Five: The Science Museum of Long Island

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Staller Center To Host Stony Brook Film Festival

This summer, join on an unforgettable adventure and experience the best of the best in film from all corners of the world.

The Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Island Federal, is in its 28th year at the Staller Center for the Arts. This year’s festival will run from Thursday, July 20, through Saturday, July 29, offering 36 feature and short films from 26 countries.

For movie lovers and festivalgoers alike, the Stony Brook Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience at an affordable rate. Festival attendees will see world premieres and films from many different countries and cultures they cannot see anywhere else.

“For almost all of the films we screen, this will be the only chance anyone here will have to see them,” said Stony Brook

Film Festival and Staller Center Director Alan Inkles. “For many of the filmmakers, it’s one of their most unique experiences too, as we’re one of the festivals with the biggest screen and most engaged audience participating in the Q&A sessions following the screenings.”

Pass options include a VIP gold pass and a regular pass, granting access to all 10 days of the festival, and the New Flex Pass.

“Our content editor calls the Flex Pass the ‘fear of commitment’ pass for those who aren’t sure about purchasing a pass for a 10-day festival,” Inkles said. “It’s the perfect balance for discovering a film festival while giving you the one-time shot at seeing these movies from all over the world that you’ll never ever be able to watch anywhere else.”

The Flex Pass grants access to any five days of the festival and is the perfect opportunity for film fest discovery with the added benefit of flexibility at an

affordable price.

“For me, the best part of the film festival is getting to meet and interact with the filmmakers, directors, and cast and crew from all over the world,” said Kent Marks, festival coordinator and co-programmer. “The all-encompassing storylines in these films are so powerful they stay with you forever.”

Film is the ultimate journey. It can pluck you out of your seat and envelop you in its story in one moment. This year’s Stony Brook Film Festival offers a grand adventure across all corners of the world, with perks and much more for festival passholders.

All passholders receive guaranteed priority seating, Q&As with filmmakers, voting eligibility for the Audience Choice Awards, discounts at partner locations, and a festival gift. Each pass has added perks at different levels. Visit stonybrookfilmfestival. com for details.

—Staller Center for the Arts

This year’s festival will run from July 20 through 29, offering 36 feature and short films. (Amanda; courtesy of Staller Center)

Martha (Courtesy of Staller Center for the Arts)

Safety Tips For A Safe 4th Of July

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds New Yorkers to keep safe while celebrating Independence Day. As we celebrate this annual tradition with festivities ranging from fireworks, picnics, parades, family gatherings and barbecues, let’s also remember basic safety tips that apply to everyone.

“I know many New Yorkers are eager to celebrate Independence Day this year, but we must ensure our celebrations are safe and fun,” said New York State, Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez who oversees the NYS Division of Consumer Protection. “Around this holiday, the biggest threats to safety are very close to home. The 4th of July is one of the holidays with the highest number of accidents. We want to make sure the time-honored holiday tradition of fireworks is done safely by following basic tips.”

“Summertime, and especially the Fourth of July, are times of celebration and togetherness, but when fireworks and sparkling devices are added to the party, it can lead to very serious injuries for those involved,” New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said. “The best way to stay safe this Fourth of July is to leave the fireworks to the professionals, but if you plan on using sparkling devices, please make sure you

do so as safely as possible.”

Around the 4th of July, there are a lot of fire-related accidents. Every year, thousands of people—most of them children, teens and young adults—are injured while using fireworks. Most of these injuries happen in the month around the 4th of July. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found that, nationally, nearly half of the fireworks-related injuries were to people younger than 20 years of age.

Additionally, the 4th of July is one of the most dangerous holidays to be on the road. According to the National Traffic Safety Administration, dates around this holiday, sadly, often see an increase in impaired driving crashes. Drunk driving isn’t the only risky behavior causing crashes on our roads; drug-impaired and distracted driving are issues too. Many people recognize that driving under the influence is dangerous. However, many people fail to recognize the danger of driving while distracted, especially if they try to talk or text on a cell phone.

Fireworks—What’s Legal

The sale of sparkling devices by registered sellers is authorized from June 1 until July 5 annually. Sparkling devices are ground-based or handheld sparking devices that produce a shower of colored sparks or colored flame, crackling or

whistling noise and smoke. They do not launch into the air. Users must be 18 years or older to use sparkling devices.

Fireworks—What’s Not Legal

Sparkling devices are illegal in New York City and the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange (prohibited in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh only), Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren and Westchester. The list of counties that prohibit the sale and possession of sparkling devices is ever changing, thus to be sure you are compliant, check with your local county sheriff’s office.

Any other types of fireworks including firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners, and aerial devices are illegal statewide.

Using Sparkling Devices Safely

• Children and sparklers are a dangerous combination. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees fahrenheit. This is hot enough to melt some metals.

• Never throw or point fireworks toward

people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.

• Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.

• Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.

• Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.”

• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

• If you are impaired by alcohol, don’t use fireworks.

Driving Safely

• Avoid driving while impaired. If you are driving this July 4th, make sure to watch out for others as they may not be sober.

• If you plan to drink, make a plan ahead of time for a sober ride home.

• A sober driver is one who does not drink at all, not the one who has had the least to drink from a group of people. Even if you’ve had only one drink, let someone who hasn’t been drinking take you home.

• If you’re hosting a 4th of July gathering, help the designated drivers out by making sure there are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages.

To learn more about consumer safety, or to file a marketplace consumer complaint against a business or individual, please contact the Division’s Consumer Helpline at (800) 697-1220 or visit its website at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. Follow the Division of Consumer Protection on social media at Twitter: @NYSConsumer and Facebook: www.facebook.com/nysconsumer.

—State Division of Consumer Protection

4th of July weekend typically sees a rise in fireworksrelated injuries and an increase in drunk driving cases

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The time has come for the current owners to pass their beloved four bedroom Colonial home on to new homeowners to make it their own. This home at 255 Walnut Rd. in Glen Cove has a preferred layout featuring spacious rooms. It sold on June 8 for $715,000. It has a formal entry foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen, a family room, a powder room and laundry area on the main level. The second level has a large primary bedroom, an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The home has three additional good-sized bedrooms and a hall bathroom. There is a two-car, attached garage and a long driveway. This home is beautifully landscaped and has a fenced-in half-acre of property. The home has a gas burner and a hot water heater that is three years old. The driveway and electrical panel are two years old.

This stunning colonial home at 17 Branding Iron Ln. is situated in the desirable Strathmore Glen area of Glen Cove. It sold on June 9 for $860,000. Boasting five spacious bedrooms and three baths, this home has plenty of room. The grand open concept living room features vaulted ceilings, creating a bright and welcoming area to entertain while the finished basement provides additional living space. The home is filled with natural light and features an abundance of storage options throughout. The two-car garage is perfect for keeping vehicles out of the elements, and the fenced-in yard is ideal for pets and privacy. The windows were replaced in 2015, and the kitchen was updated in 2017. A 40-year rated roof was also installed in 2017, providing peace of mind for years to come. This home is located within minutes of schools, shopping, transportation, tennis courts, golf courses and the beach.

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Lifecycle Of A Ladybug

Ladybugs are fascinating insects that go through different stages of life just like we do. They start as tiny eggs and then transform into colorful beetles that we often see in gardens. Let’s learn about the lifecycle of a ladybug step-by-step.

EGG

A ladybug’s life begins when its mother lays eggs. These eggs are tiny and usually found on the underside of leaves. They are oval-shaped and can be yellow or orange. The eggs are carefully protected by the mother until they hatch.

LARVA

Once the eggs hatch, tiny ladybug larvae emerge. They look like tiny, long insects with six legs. Ladybug larvae have an insatiable appetite and love to eat pests like aphids. They grow quickly and shed their skin several times as they develop.

PUPA

After going through several stages of growth, the ladybug larvae enter the pupa stage. In this stage, they attach themselves to a leaf or stem and form a protective casing called a pupa. Inside the pupa, the larvae transform into adult ladybugs. It’s like a cozy little house where they undergo a magical change.

ADULT LADYBUG

Once the transformation is complete, the adult ladybug

You might not recognize this ugly little alligator-looking thing, but it is ladybug larva, the mid-stage of a ladybug’s life, which is super beneficial to your garden, eating dozens of aphids.

breaks free from the pupa and emerges with colorful wings. Now, it has a hard red or orange shell with black spots. Ladybugs are famous for their bright colors, and they use their wings to fly from one place to another in search of food and mates.

The lifecycle of a ladybug is truly remarkable. From a tiny egg to a crawling larva, then a pupa, and finally transforming into a beautiful adult beetle, they go through incredible changes. Ladybugs are not only beautiful but also helpful in our gardens as they eat harmful pests. So, next time you see a ladybug, remember the amazing journey it has gone through in its lifecycle.

—Compiled by Christy Hinko

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.

Death Of A Craftsman: How Building Your Own Furniture Tricks Your Brain

LAUREN FELDMAN

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The production of standardized furniture has grown in popularity over recent decades. It seems like one-ofa-kind, labor-intensive pieces are fading out of the market, replaced instead by quick and easy, mass-produced items. On the one hand, customers can spend less money and have a wider selection of goods to choose from. At all different tax brackets, you can enter a gallery or store and know that you do not have to buy up an item before it’s gone… because there are hundreds – if not thousands – of that piece stored in warehouses across the globe. With so much ease and convenience provided by technology, the most difficult decision consumers will make is which item(s) they want for their home.

On the other hand, these changes in consumerism have undermined our satisfaction with the power of our dollars.

Historically, mankind has had to create his environment. We delved from other species when we started using our hands to construct our own societies. If you had a hole in your clothes, you’d mend it. If you wanted some eggs, you’d raise a chicken. Prior to the Industrial Revolution during the mid-1700s to the mid-1800s, labor was localized and laborious, but also very personal to the producer.

Following revolutionary developments in technology, factory production quickly emerged as the new standard. Workers, shut up inside factories for 12-hour shifts, labored away at machines which would put products in stores, catalogues, and warehouses. While these developments helped to standardize, quicken, and ease production, they also created a rift between the producer and the consumer. People became, literally, separated from labor.

It seems counterintuitive at first. Are we not happier that, instead of having to craft our homes from scratch, we can just click “order” on Amazon and be done with it? Apparently not. German intellectual Karl Marx warned, at that time of the revolution, about the dangers of this separation. His theory of alienation encapsulates the estrangement of people from aspects of their human nature as a consequence of the division of labor. He stressed that Laborers not owning the products they labor to create would create a loss of self. It seems in many ways his warnings have proven valid.

The solution, it would seem, is a return

to the roots of our labor by building our own environment once again. And some companies have forefronted this consumer-producer model. This brings us back to IKEA, and what I would call the “Myth of Modern Labor”. IKEA has separated itself from other furniture warehouses not only through cheap product costs, but also the expectation that the consumer will be building the product themselves. There is a sort of satisfaction from the experience. I will regularly point out to guests, “See that desk, I put it together myself!”

But all of this is really just a shadow of labor, a ghost of what used to be the norm. And it came about, not really to reconnect consumers with their products, but as a way to save money.

In 1956, a chance encounter between two men would begin IKEA’s path of deconstruction. Gillis Lundgren was delivering a table to Ingvar Kamprad, son of a local farmer in Almhult, Sweden. After realizing the table would not fit in his car, he disassembled parts of the piece and rebuilt it upon his arrival. This sparked an idea in Kamprad, who saw the potential of what he would later call flat-packing, or the selling of goods as “flat” boxed items, to be constructed at a later date. According to author Ellen Ruppel Shell in her book, Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture, “In addition to minimizing shipping costs, flat packing deftly unloaded the time consuming and expensive chores of delivering and assembling furniture onto the one person reliably willing to do it for free: the customer… Without knowing it,

Lundgren had laid the groundwork for one of the great marketing gambits of the 20th century: the discrete transfer of costs from seller to buyer.”

It was in this way that IKEA reframed consumer perceptions of buying furniture. The expectation for consumers to construct their own products was new and stood out in the market. And many people did – and still do – appreciate this process. In some ways, it is easier to load a box and build it at home, instead of figuring out how to ship a piece or place something fully constructed in your car. And there is satisfaction in putting together an item for one’s home. However, let us not be disillusioned with the construction of modern standardized furniture. This method, pitched as a way to return to your roots, save space, and feel satisfaction, is also a means by which companies place the burden of construction, cost-free, onto you. It is a midway between the convenience of purchasing an item already made, and the fulfillment of making something yourself, and as such, really does not fully deliver in either category.

—Lauren Feldman

Airborne Litter, Kites And Drones Can Cause Outages

June is the time of year when outdoor spaces get crowded with drones, kites and metallic foil balloons. PSEG Long Island reminds customers that any of these objects can become entangled in overhead electric equipment and cause a host of problems.

To mitigate these risks, PSEG Long Island encourages the public to follow these safety guidelines:

• Fly your drone at or below 400 feet.

• Stay at least 200 feet away from power lines or other electrical equipment.

• Do not fly in dark, stormy or windy conditions

• Read and follow the drone manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the safety of your drone and people around you.

• Never fly kites or balloons in the rain or during an electrical storm.

• Never cross a road or street while flying a kite or holding a balloon.

• Kites and Mylar balloons should be kept away from overhead power lines and equipment, and never purposely released into the air.

• All balloons with helium should be secured to weights that prevent them from floating away.

• To properly dispose of a Mylar balloon, safely puncture it in several places to release the helium, and discard it in the trash.

• NEVER touch a power line. Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon, kite, drone or anything caught in an overhead power line. Report it by contacting PSEG Long Island at 800-490-0075 so a specially trained crew can safely address the issue.

—Submitted by PSEGLI

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Local Beauty Destination Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

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In 1973, Best & Co. department store, a landmark building on Northern Boulevard, sat empty. Michael Mazzei reimagined the space as a “department store of beauty” and set out to make it a one-stop shop for every beauty need. This vision became nuBest Salon and Spa. The business is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Mazzei is one of the most beloved and well-respected individuals in the professional hair care industry. His vision of beauty and avantgarde approach to style has inspired stylists from all over the world. He has been instrumental in defining modern hair for men and women. Mazzei and his collaborator Leland Hirsch also developed ARTEC worldwide, a global hair care brand that was purchased by L’Oréal in 2002.

Michael Mazzei’s son, Jamie Mazzei, grew up in the salon watching his father at his craft. “I was born here pretty much. nuBest was created when I was four years old. I spent my entire life in the salon. My father, I consider him a creative genius, he had a vision unlike anybody else and was a talent in the industry. Second to none. He came to the U.S. with an eighth-grade education and lives the American dream unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. And I’m truly proud to be his son.”

Jamie isn’t the only family member to join the staff. Michael Mazzei’s nephews Vincent and Christian Mazzei have also played an integral part in its continued success. In addition, Marco Mazzei, Jamie’s son, has recently joined the nuBest team after completing his training and obtaining his license while still in high school.

Part of what makes nuBest so special is that they have developed their own training system that keeps the level of service consistent, no matter which staff member is providing it. “We have a very specific way of cutting and coloring hair here. So the whole idea was to create a system that the entire salon could do, along with their own creativity. But the idea is that if you came into the salon, and your operator wasn’t here that day, you could go to someone else and be confident that you would get the same thing. We tried to drive across (to the staff) consistency, I think that’s really been a big part of our success,” said Mazzei.

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Long time clients give insight into what keeps them coming back year after year:

“The incredible team at nuBest has been providing my family and I with the best salon services for over a decade. The entire experience is always top notch. The beautiful seasonal decor always creates a relaxing environment and the multi-talented stylists never disappoint. They are beyond friendly, skilled and always eager to create looks that leave you feeling fresh and fabulous. nuBest is truly the best!” —Diana

Minuta (nuBest client)

“Three generations of our family have enjoyed the beauty of nuBest that goes far beyond the services they provide. For decades they have become a part of the fabric of our lives…Beautifying us in our special moments and lifting us up in our harder times. We feel honored to be part of the nuBest family! Happy 50th Anniversary!”

—The Minieri and Cartolano Families

“What can I say about nuBest and the nuBest team? Always ahead of the times! The best caring and accommodating team. I’ve been a client for 50 years! My children have been clients as well! Congratulations on your milestone anniversary!” —Joanne Kaye (nuBest client)

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AUG 8Richard Marx

AUG 9The Concer t: A Tribute to Abba

AUG 18 Elvis Tribute

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AUG 19The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

SEP 8Anthony Hamilton

SEP 9Lar Enterprises Presents: Oh What A Night of Rock & Roll

SEP 17The Wiggles Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

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OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 21Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

NOV 4Almost Queen - A Tribute to Queen

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11Paul Anka

NOV 12Celebrating David Bowie featuring Peter Murphy, Adriant Belew, Scrote & more

NOV 19Howie Mandel

NOV 30Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

(From the left) Jamie Mazzei, Vincent Cascio, Michael Mazzei and Christian Fleres.

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WORD FIND

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By Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 19 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

ARIES (March 21-April 19). What you tell yourself can take your mood from “meh” to “yeah!” or from “bleh” to “oh, no!” If you’re having trouble nding the right verbiage for your self-talk, think about what is working for you in a situation and focus there. is week, the key to improvement of anything and everything is gratitude.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Even a groovy week like this has its tensions, mostly caused by expectations that do not align with reality. ough you can’t always control the experience, there’s much you can adjust in what you think will happen, or what you hope to gain or lose in an interaction. You’ll be very adaptable this week and you’ll shine.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll need to work smarter this week to get it all done, and this means you cannot do it all yourself. Be like the honeybee. Send out scouts in every direction. Let them come back and tell you where the owers are. en you can y to the places that are open and inviting and focus your e orts where the air is the sweetest.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). ree interrelated concepts will keep coming up this week: intelligence, humility and self-awareness. e work of becoming self-aware requires bouncing ideas o others and being receptive to what comes back. Many will love to be your mirror. Your modesty makes you everyone’s favorite person to talk to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can learn anything you want to. In many ways, deciding what to learn is the act that alters fate. You can a ord to be bold about it this week. Consider that it will take just as long to learn something basic and general as it will to learn something speci c and fascinating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You haven’t always known what to pay attention to, but through trial and error, you learned. Now you spot potential complications and distractions from a mile away. Now you can focus on the things that pay o for you. You’ll have a clear idea of where you’re going, and this is why people start to line up behind you and do what you do.

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 19 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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of diamonds, East playing the 8-2-7 in that order, and shifts to the deuce of spades.

It is clear that if East has the A-Q of spades, it makes no difference whether declarer plays the jack or king from dummy — the contract goes down in either case. It is also clear that if West has the ace, the king is the winning play, while if West has the queen, the jack is the winning play.

How does South resolve such a problem? Superficially, which card to play seems to be a tossup, but it is at this point that declarer calls upon his analytical ability.

He sees that he cannot make the contract, whatever he does, if the trump finesse he plans to take fails. South therefore assigns the king of hearts to West. To assume otherwise would be conceding defeat.

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It is said that a fine declarer plays as though he can see through the backs of the cards. This is, of course, not so. The truth is that a fine declarer does well over the long haul because he reasons well, and not because he has magical powers beyond the reach of ordinary folks.

Consider this deal where South winds up in three hearts on the bidding shown. West leads the K-Q-J

Declarer then says to himself that if West had started with the K-Q-J of diamonds, the king of hearts and the ace of spades, he would surely have opened the bidding as dealer.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Pltf. vs. RONI JENKINS, et al, Defts. Index #603719/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 16, 2022, I will sell at public auction on July 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a 11 Doxey Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542 a/k/a Section 0021, Block 00245-00, Lot 00008. Said property located in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau and State of New York, known as and by Lot 8 in Block 245 as shown on a certain map entitled, “Map of Applyby Hill, Section No. 1, situated in the City of Glen Cove, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, owned by Colonial Estates, Inc., Robertson Avenue, Glen Cove, New York, surveyed by Teas and Steinbrenner, Surveyors, October 7, 1957; and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on Jan. 23, 1958, under File Number 6987. Approximate amount of judgment is $512,730.03 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

MELVYN K. ROTH, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #100420

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. AVAIL HOLDING LLC, Pltf., vs. THOMAS BELLIDORA

A/K/A THOMAS J. BELLIDORA A/K/A THOMAS JOSEPH BELLIDORA, et al, Defts. Index #606467/2018.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Nov. 14, 2022 and order appointing substitute referee entered January 9, 2023 I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 65 East Avenue, Glen Cove, NY a/k/a Section 23, Block 31, Lot 5. Approx. amt. of judgment is $460,262.02 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. . Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be

maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

JANINE LYNAM, Referee.

MARGOLIN, WEINREB NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #100442 6-28-21-14-7-2023-4T#241116-GCOB/RP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST,

Plaintiff against ELIZABETH C. LORING, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 3, 2019, 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 July 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Premises known as 115 Duck Pond Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. Sec 23 Block H Lot 528 529. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,306,687.88 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008459/2016.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. 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.”

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee AYSN391 7-5; 6-28-21 14-2023-4T#241285-GCOB/RP

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education, North Shore Central School District, 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, 11579, for Installation of Self Climbing Lighting

Hoist Theatrical electrical and lighting work. The bids shall be in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and Terms of the Proposed Contract. These proposals will be received by John Hall, Director of Facilities at:

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North Shore Central School District

Administration Office

112 Franklin Avenue Sea Cliff, New York 11579 (516) 277-7835

until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on Tuesday July 11th 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid opening will take place in the conference room at the Administration Office.

OBTAINING

DOCUMENTS:

The Documents, including specifications, may be obtained at the North Shore Central School District, 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, 11579, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning Wednesday, June 21st, 2023.

BID SUBMISSIONS

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in any proposals, or to reject any or all proposals and to advertise for new proposals.

Elizabeth Ciampi District Clerk 6-21-2023-1T-#241464GCOB/RP

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against ADAM SAMODULSKI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 2, 2022, 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 July 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 203 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Sec 24 Block A Lot 142. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oyster Bay, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $558,563.42 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613793/2020. 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 Supreme 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.”

Jerry Merola, Esq., Referee NY202000000681-1 7-5; 6-28-21-14-2023-4T#241286-GCOB/OB

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW B-2023

INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF OLD BROOKVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before and by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville, Nassau County, New York on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m at the Village Hall located at 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York 11545.

The hearing will be on whether to enact proposed Local Law B-2023, entitled Nonconforming Buildings and Uses,” which will amend Subsection G of Section 30010, Nonconforming Buildings and Uses of Chapter 300, Zoning,” of the Code of the Village of Old Brookville to remove the authority to change a nonconforming use to another nonconforming use of the same or higher classification.

A copy of the proposed Local Law B-2023 is on file at the Village Hall located at 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, New York 11545, where it may be reviewed between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. during usual business days until the time of the hearing.

All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: June 14, 2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees Sandy Albro Village Clerk/Treasurer 6-21-2023-1T-#241447GCOB/OB

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall, 299 Lattingtown Road in said Village, on July 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Colleen and Aaron Dupuis, owners of a 2.0059 acre parcel of land located at 16 Fox Lane in the Village, designated as Section 30, Block B, Lot 698 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-2A (2-acre.) zoning district. The Appellants seek to construct additions and alterations to the existing dwelling, which will require the following variances:

1. To permit the construction of a 1 story, two-car garage with habitable space above addition to the easterly side of the existing dwelling which would have an easterly side yard setback of 20 feet rather than the required 50 feet and an easterly side yard height-setback ratio of 1.13 rather than the maximum permitted 0.48 (11’11 vertical encroachment);

2. To permit all proposed additions and alterations to increase the gross floor area of the dwelling to 8,737.4 square feet rather than the maximum permitted 6,670 square feet as permitted by Board of Zoning Appeals decision dated August 5, 2008;

3. To permit all proposed additions and alterations to increase the principal building area of the dwelling to 5,456.7 square feet (6.24% of lot area) rather than the maximum permitted 5,242.8 square feet (6% of lot area).

4. To permit existing air-conditioning units to be relocated to have an easterly side yard setback of 23.4 feet rather than the required 42 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes & Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Paul L. Bentel, Ph.D. Chairman

June 21, 2023

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299 Lattingtown Road in said Village, on July 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Heather and Christopher Imperiale, owners of a parcel of land located at 29 Wood Lane in the Village, designated as Section 30, Block 66, Lot on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-15 (15,000 square foot) zoning district. The Appellants seek to construct an in-ground pool with patio and roofed pool pavilion, which will require the following variances:

1. To allow the proposed inground pool to have a rear yard setback of 13 feet rather than the required 30 feet;

2. To allow the proposed pool patio to have a rear yard setback of 11 feet rather than the required 30 feet;

3. To allow the proposed roofed pool pavilion to have a rear yard setback of 14 feet rather than the required 30 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes & Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Paul L. Bentel, Ph.D. Chairman June 21, 2023 6-21-2023-1T-#241450GCOB/OB

LEGAL

NOTICE

VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall,

299 Lattingtown Road in said Village, on July 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

The hearing will be on the application of Andrew Francis, owner of a parcel of land located at 19 Factory Pond Road in the Village, designated as Section 29, Block 78, Lot 11 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and located in the Village’s R-4A (4-acre) zoning district.

The Appellant seek to permit the installation of a generator which would have a northerly side yard setback of 42.6 feet rather than the required 72 feet.

The above application is on file at Humes & Wagner, LLP, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560, where it may be seen by appointment only, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until the time of the hearing.

If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

Paul L. Bentel, Ph.D. Chairman June 21, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notice

Oyster Bay Water District Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Article 7 of the Public Officers’ Law (Open Meeting Law) that the regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Oyster Bay Water District which would otherwise be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., will instead be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 9:00 am at the office of Oyster Bay Water District, 45 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay.

By order of the Board of Water Commissioners:

Robert J. McEvoy

Richard P. Niznik

Michael F. Rich III

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A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, Nassau County, New York, at the Village Hall,

Town Launches Building Permit Amnesty Program To Provide Financial Relief

Property owners invited to legalize building improvements, avoid late fees and penalties

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announces that the Town Board recently approved a Building Permit Amnesty Program to provide for a six-month period for homeowners and commercial property owners to obtain the necessary permits required on building improvements previously completed, without incurring late fees and penalties. This Building Permit Amnesty Program is open now through the end of 2023.

“This Building Permit Amnesty Program allows residents and business owners with unpermitted and previously-completed improvement projects to legalize their property and avoid costly fines and penalties,” said Supervisor Saladino. “All towns require building permits on home and business improvements to ensure work is completed in accordance with workmanship and safety standards.”

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Building Permit Amnesty Program applies to all permits,

including fence, decking, plumbing and all aspects of construction. Residents can call the Town’s Department of Planning and Development for additional information on their specific project.

During the amnesty period, standard fees will cover the entire building application process. To begin the process for a building permit, call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Planning and Development’s Building Division at 516-624-6200 or visit the department at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay (74 Audrey Avenue) or at Town Hall South in Massapequa (977 Hicksville Road). For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Avoid late fees and penalties on your home in Oyster Bay.

(Photo courtesy the Town of Oyster Bay)

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announce that the town will soon upgrade playing fields at Centre Island Beach. As part of park improvements throughout the town, the full artificial turf field will be replaced, which includes setup for football, soccer and lacrosse for various age groups.

“These important upgrades will enhance the overall playing experience for young athletes and others who use the field at Centre Island, against the beautiful backdrop of our harbor,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The Town Board and I have continued to make field improvements a top priority throughout all communities, while keeping a watchful eye on our bottom line.”

Artificial turf fields have a general useful life of up to 10 years, however they are

Town To Upgrade Sports Fields At Centre Island Beach In Bayville Community Pools Open Daily Beginning Saturday June 24th

Supervisor Joseph Saladino has announced that all Town of Oyster Bay community pools will open for the season beginning on Saturday, June 24. The Town of Oyster Bay operates five pool facilities, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and a saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.

“The warm, sunny days of summer are nearly upon us and all residents may start visiting our pools daily beginning Saturday, June 24th,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Town Pool memberships offer families and senior citizens access to many great amenities, including upgraded restrooms, pool deck furniture, picnic benches and sunshades.”

Pool hours from Saturday, June 24 through Labor Day, Monday, September 4 will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Additionally, extended hours until 8 p.m., will be offered as follows (weather permitting) at the following locations on the following schedule:

Monday: Syosset-Woodbury

Tuesday: Plainview-Old Bethpage

Wednesday: Bethpage

Thursday: Marjorie R. Post

Fridays: ALL pools open late including Tappen

Pool memberships can be obtained at each park location. Memberships are available at community park pools for both park district residents and non-park district residents. Daily admission rates, nanny memberships and group access are also available. In addition to the great new amenities at our facilities, the Town is offering swimming lessons at local pools to residents age five and older. Applications to register for swimming lessons are available online at oysterbaytown.com/portal, with four swim lesson sessions available to choose from.

The Town will also offer a swim team this summer at outdoor pools located in Syosset-Woodbury Community Park and Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa. Town of Oyster Bay residents aged 6 to 16 are eligible to register for the swim program. Practices will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, June 29. Swim meets will be held Saturday mornings and class meets will be held Tuesday afternoons. Schedules will be distributed the first week of practice.

For more information, including mem-

less expensive than the long-term cost of maintaining natural grass and a dirt surface. Turf fields also provide the potential for fewer cancellations of games due to inclement weather, as the field is able to absorb rain storms in a manner that is not possible on a fully-dirt infield.

“We are pleased to be replacing the field at this beautiful facility, helping to improve playtime for all children who play sports here,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “These enhancements beautify the community and are being achieved in the most cost-effective way possible.”

For more information about town parks, including local programs and events, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com/parks.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

bership rates, and schedules for swim lessons, please visit www.oysterbaytown. com/pools.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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Glen Cove High School Visual Art Students Move On To The Junk Kouture World Finals In London

Glen Cove High School Visual Art Students are Junk Kouture World Finalists

Team Pavonine, a group of talented young designers, have made it to the Junk Kouture world finals in London this fall. This is a huge achievement for the team, as they beat out thousands of other contestants from around the world to secure their place in the finals.

Junk Kouture is a global fashion competition that challenges young designers to create high-fashion looks using only recycled materials. Team Pavonine’s entry, titled “Reborn Phoenix,” is a stunning creation made entirely out of discarded feathers, plastic bags, and other recycled materials. The Pavonine Design Team is Natalia Monsale (Designer), Jeymee Gutierrez (Assistant and Makeup), and Betzy Mejia (Assistant Designer). The team put in countless hours of hard work and dedication to bring their vision to life.

The Junk Kouture world finals in London will be a once-in-alifetime opportunity for Team Pavonine to showcase their talents and compete against some of the best young designers in the world. The team is excited to represent their school and their country on the global stage, and they are determined to bring home the top prize.

“As we look ahead to the fall,

we can’t wait to see what Team Pavonine has in store for us at the Junk Kouture world finals. Their creativity, passion, and commitment to sustainability are an inspiration to us all, and we wish them the best of luck as they prepare for this exciting event. A special thank you to Mrs. Melissa Johnides for the photographs of the team,” said LeeAnn Palazzo, High School Fashion Teacher.

“We are very proud of our fashion students and what they have achieved under the guidance of Ms. LeeAnn Palazzo. They continue to explore and embrace opportunities in order to advance themselves and their arts learning each and every day,” said Lawrence Nadel. “We wish Team Pavonine lots of luck as they advance in the Junk Kouture competition. I am sure that they will continue to make Glen Cove proud as they continue to embark on this wonderful journey.”

For more information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the District’s website at www.glencoveschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/glencovecityschools.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove City School District

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Student Among Winners Of PSEG Long Island’s Energy Conservation PSA Contest

PSEG Long Island announced the 11 student winners, including James Vernon Elementary School fifth-grader Georgina Placella, of its annual I Am EM-Powered Energy Conservation Video Public Service Announcement Contest. Two hundred seventy-three videos were submitted by creative, local schoolchildren, and 11 made the final cut. Dozens of students and teachers who participated in the program watched the announcement live via webinar hosted by the company.

Over the past two and a half months, nearly 4,000 students in grades 4-8 across Long Island and the Rockaways engaged

in PSEG Long Island’s I Am EM-Powered program. They learned concepts of conserving energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, the benefits of renewable energy and tackling pollution – concepts they put into action in their video public service announcements.

“It was an honor to announce the winners and share the first look at the winning videos,” said Michael Presti, PSEG Long Island’s director of Customer Experience and Marketing, who also co-hosted the event. “It was great to see how the students took concepts about saving the planet they were given and put them into creative, information-

—Michael Presti, PSEG Long Island’s director of Customer Experience and Marketing

al videos. They did such great work!”

Sponsored by PSEG Long

Island, the I AM EM-Powered program was provided free to students in the company’s service area – Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaways.

Created by educational consultants, D. Barrett Associates, the STEM-related coursework provided lessons on energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy in alignment with current educational standards on these topics. Teachers could select and submit their favorite three videos to be judged by a strict grading rubric.

The 11 award-winning videos will be on display at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City in late June through

July. The 11 PSAs and a recording of the winners announcement are also available on YouTube. Visit youtube.com/psegli and select the “I Am EM-powered PSA contest winners 2023” playlist.

PSEG Long Island provides educational resources through its robust Community Partnership Program, which includes educational programs for children of all ages at schools, after-school and camp programs. Tens of thousands of young learners have been educated on energy conservation and electric safety through these programs.

—Submitted by PSEG Long Island

It was great to see how the students took concepts about saving the planet they were given and put them into creative, informational videos. They did such great work!”

The Pavonine Design Team: Natalia Monsale (Designer and Model), Jeymee Gutierrez (Assistant and Makeup), and Betzy Mejia (Assistant Designer). (Photos by Melissa Johnides)