Great Neck Record 6/28/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group

Community: Village displays new Pride banner (See page 4)

Independence Day: Library celebrates the Fourth of July (See page 4)

Calendar: Farmers Market on Sunday (See page 6)

School News: North High Thespian Troupe

new members ( See page

When Every Child is

to say goodbye.

We proudly present the Green Vale Class of 2023. Their high level of academic achievement combined with strength of character and commitment to their interests led to acceptances at many of the most selective secondary schools in the country. These graduates join generations of alumni committed to improving the world.

High Schools for 2023 Graduates

The American School in Switzerland

Berkshire School

Chaminade High School

Choate Rosemary Hall

Convent of the Sacred Heart

Deerfield Academy

Eaglebrook School

Episcopal High School

Friends Academy

The Hotchkiss School

Kent School

Locust Valley High School

The Nightingale-Bamford School

Paul Schreiber High School

Phillips Academy (Andover)

Portledge School

Sacred Heart Academy

Congratulations

to our graduates and their families:

Ashani Ahuja, Margaret Anderson, Lalla Lee Argenti, River Aryeh, LuElla Bacon, Halsey Beard, William Busconi, Leyla Casimir, Kento Cavallo, Penelope Chun, Henry Crofton, Clover Curry, Noah Daher, Paige D’Anna, Tristan Delacroix, Michael Dorrian, Sienna Edgar, Veronica Edwards, Luke Ferraro, Piper Fredericks, William Garcia, Elizabeth Gokey, Lauren Graham, Thomas Grant, JR Janedis, Samantha Jurim, Henry Kasouf, William Kelly, Abigail Lenehan, Hunter L’Esperance, Reese L’Esperance, Lilly McMillen, Caroline Myles, Chase O’Brien, Alastriona O’Donnell, Julian Otto, Isabella Panossian, Oggie Phipps, Leo Remsha, Scarlett Rueger, Marina Saravi, Michael Sharifov, Jack Sheehan, Etelle Silvera, Emma Slonim, Hutson Staniford, Helen Uffelman, Lachlan Vogel, Lucy Woodhouse, Davis Zarou, Taylor Zarou

St. Paul’s School

The Spence School

The Stony Brook School

The Taft School

Westminster School

Great Neck Plaza’s Summer Promenades Are Back

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With the summer just beginning, the Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the dates for this year’s Summer Promenades. The Great Neck Plaza Summer Promenades are taking place every Thursday evening from June 29 to Aug. 3. The BID has arranged for roads to be closed off starting at 5 p.m. for live musical entertainment, restaurants to expand into the streets and local shops to stay open a bit later for shoppers.

While many towns and villages began planning summer promenade events during the COVID-19 pandemic to accommodate social distancing regulations, Great Neck Plaza’s BID started its promenades in 2008.

“We’ve been doing this for years. We first started it on Bond Street because that block is easy to close off with the participating restaurants,” said Maria Montanez, BID events coordinator. “The event grew and grew and grew every year. Everybody would ask for it. So we continued to do it every year.

Now the promenades have expanded to the north side of Middle Neck Road from Grace Avenue to Maple Drive. This year, three nights will take place on Bond Street, and the other three will take place on Middle Neck Road.

“We decided to start these to do something that would be not only giving back to the community but also allowing the restaurants and all the merchants to participate,” said Montanez.

Bond Street has about five restaurants participating and Middle Neck Road has even more.

The merchants on the roads are encouraged to stay open till 8:30 p.m. or later to give patrons a chance to do some local shopping.

“They all enjoy doing this type of thing, and it’s a way also for us to have community relations, and it builds morale, especially after COVID-19,” said Montanez.

“We did one or two [promenades] during the pandemic, which were very socially distanced. But obviously, the pandemic has dwindled down and we’re trying to make them bigger, especially with many great new restaurants on Bond Street.”

On Bond Street, participating restaurants include Great Neck Diner, Paprika, Bee ORGANIC, Yahoo Asian Cuisine and Dagim.

June 29, July 6 and July 27 are promenades on Bond Street. Middle Neck Road has many participating restaurants, for example, Rothchilds, Grill Time Express,

T-Swirl Crepe, Ramen Totem and more.

July 13, July 20 and Aug. 3 are promenades on Middle Neck Road. Restaurants will set up extra tables on the streets during the promenades. If a participating restaurant in the promenade accepts reservations, securing a table is recommended, especially for parties with six or more people.

The BID has announced the entertainment lineup for the evening promenades

June 29: Roni Shalom

July 6: Gotcha Covered featuring David Lamm

July 13: The Beatles vs. The

Rolling Stones; who is your favorite?

Music by Liverpool Shuffle and Street Fighter.

July 20: Gathering Time (plus a rock climbing wall for kids)

July 27: Country Line Dancing

Aug. 3: Mr. Shabbos and White Shabbos Group

“I encourage people to come and eat early, then stick around for a great show,” said Montanez.

The BID has received some entertainment group names by resident recommendation. Some are long-time participants in Great Neck Plaza’s Summer Concert Series, such as David Lamm (performing on July 6). The performers

Summer Blood Drive

are set up under a nice tent with some lighting and space is cleared for people to dance.

On July 27, the BID has planned a special evening where residents can learn Country Line Dancing.

“We wanted to try something a little different. Years ago we decided to do a dance instruction night and this year, we decided to bring it back,” said Montanez. “This time around, we have a dance instructor named Nicole. She’s going to bring her own music and teach people how to country line dance.”

The Summer Promenades are great for date nights and family fun time, especially on July 20, when a rock climbing wall will be set up for children. The performances begin around 6:30 p.m. and go on till the end of the night, around 10 p.m.

For more details, visit shopgreatneck.com or visit the Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District’s Facebook page.

Great Neck Library to host a community blood drive

Let’s save lives! Get a pair of New York Mets tickets when you give.

The New York Blood Center is having a Summer Blood Drive at the Great Neck Library’s Main Building Community Room at 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY

11023, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm. You will be given a pair of NY Mets tickets when you give (while supplies last! Prizes hold no cash value and are non-transferable). To make an appointment, go to donate.

nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive schedule/304817 or call (800) 9332566. Appointments are preferred; however, walk-ins are welcome if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your ID with your name and photo.

For more information, please email csimeti@greatnecklibrary. org or call 516-466-8055 x259.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public Library

Great Neck residents enjoying the Summer Promenade.

The Summer Promenade begins around 5 p.m. and goes on till 10 p.m. (Photos from the Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District)

Children jamming out to live music.

Great Neck Plaza Unfurls Banner Celebrating Pride Month

The Village of Great Neck Plaza held a brief ceremony on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, to unfurl the Village’s banner celebrating Pride Month. The ceremony took place at the western wall of the Middle Neck Road Bridge across the LIRR train tracks in the heart of Great Neck Plaza. The Village’s banner was displayed on that wall. The banner contains the rainbow colors over which appear the words “The Village of Great Neck Plaza Celebrates Pride Month.”

Attending the ceremony were Mayor Ted Rosen, Deputy Mayor Pam Marksheid, Trustee Michael DeLuccia, Great Neck resident Robert Zimmerman, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman

Veronica Lurvey, members of the Village staff and a few residents of the Great Neck community.

In speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Rosen stated: “We are here this afternoon to unfurl Great Neck Plaza’s banner celebrating Pride Month. It is both appropriate and important that we do this. Great Neck Plaza is, and has been for some time, a highly diverse community. It is a village that celebrates its diversity. We welcome and embrace all. We treat everyone with equality, respect and dignity regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity or their sexual orientation... Almost 20 years ago, in November, 2003, almost 12 years before the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage ….

Great Neck Plaza was one of the first, perhaps the first, village to pass a local law providing for the registration of domestic partnerships which among other things provided a person who was not married the ability to obtain employment benefits coverage for his or her partner. It is important that we [support Pride because] in 2023, there are those in society who espouse hatred, bigotry and prejudice—including hatred, bigotry and prejudice toward the LGBTQ+ community.”

The banner will remain displayed on the wall adjacent to the Middle Neck Road Bridge through the end of June.

—Submitted by the Village of Great Neck Plaza

Celebrate The Fourth Of July

The Great Neck Public Library is hosting two events on Wednesday, July 5 to continue the celebration of Independence Day.

Fourth of July Celebration

(For children up to age 12)

11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Main Library, Large Multipurpose Room)

Celebrate Independence Day with stories and a simple craft. This program is suitable for children 0-12 years old with an accompany-

ing adult. Please use your child’s Library card to register. Contact the Main Building Children’s Department at 516-466-8055 (x247) or childrens@greatnecklibrary.org for more information.

The Road to Revolution presented by James Coll 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Virtual) Celebrate Independence Day with this virtual lecture by James Coll. The American Revolution was the

product of decades of grievances felt by many colonists to be originating from the seat of power of the British Empire. While most discussions about this time period focus on its military history, we will instead analyze the series of actions from both sides of the Atlantic that led to the declaration that “these united Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.” James Coll

is an adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College. He has written numerous articles for Politico, The Hill, City Journal and Newsday among other periodicals and is the founder of ChangeNYS. org, a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting honest, open, responsive and limited government in our state. In addition, James is a retired NYPD detective. Join

Zoom Meeting: https://us06web. zoom.us/j/81580420184?pwd=cVEvRUlYTUVqOFltbnFHQ3poWGVTUT09 (Meeting ID: 815 8042 0184 | Passcode: revolution) Contact Cindy Simeti at 516-466-8055 (x259) or csimeti@ greatnecklibrary.org) for more information.

—Information gathered from the Great Neck Public Library website (greatnecklibrary.org)

From the left: Clerk-Treasurer Patricia O’Byrne, Village of Thomaston Deputy Mayor Burton Weston, Great Neck resident Robert Zimmerman, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, Trustee Michael DeLuccia, Deputy Mayor Pamela Marksheid, Mayor Ted Rosen, Nancy Rosen and Code Enforcement Officers Farid Huezo, Alexis Barriera and Terence O’Connor at the pride banner unfurling on June 13. (Contributed photo)

Dear Water Authority of Great Neck North Customer,

Do you have lead water pipes? To protect our community, we want to make sure your water remains safe. We are asking everyone to provide us informa�on about their household water pipes. Water pipes are usually made of copper, galvanized steel or lead. We are doing this now because the Environmental Protec�on Agency (EPA) has required us to iden�fy all homes with lead pipes no later than October 16, 2024. If you have a lead water service, you may be eligible for grant funds from the Town of North Hempstead to help pay for new pipes.* If you are unable to iden�fy and report your type of pipe, you can hire a licensed/insured plumber to inspect your pipes for lead.

The Town of North Hempstead required copper pipes for homes built a�er 1939. The Water Authority of Great Neck North owns the part of the pipe from the water main to the curb stop valve, usually near the property line. We’re asking you to provide informa�on on your por�on of the water pipe, located in your home so we can make sure your water remains safe.

This is what you will need to iden�fy the type of water pipe you have in your home:

• A key or coin

• A magnet

• Sandpaper

• A cell phone to take photos of your water pipe

Use your cell phone camera to scan the QR code, then follow the steps:

1. Find the water meter in your basement. Look at the pipe that comes through the outside wall of your home and connects to your water meter. If pipe is painted, use sandpaper to expose the metal first.

2. Gently scratch the pipe with a key or a coin. Do NOT use a knife or sharp tool. Do not make a hole in the pipe. If the scratch turns a shiny silver color, it could be lead or steel.

3. Place the magnet on the pipe. If a magnet sticks, it is a steel pipe.

4. Use your cell phone to take up to 3 pictures of your water pipe to upload onto the Water Authority of Great Neck North website.

You may also use your computer and go to: www.waterauthorityofgreatnecknorth.com

Click on the red “Lead and Copper Inventory” banner.

If you need helpiden�fying what type of water pipe you have in your home, call: 516-487-7973 or email: customerservice@wagnn.org.

*To learn more about grant funding for lead pipe replacement, call the Town of North Hempstead Community Development Agency at 516-869-2480.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Plant the Seedlings

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Levels Teen Center)

Kick off our summer planting project by planting some sprouting seedlings in our all-new planting bed. For teens who’ll be in grades seven and up. Levels Teen Center events are drop-in events.

Red White and Blues Band

8 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell, Sunset Park in Port Washington) Celebrate Independence Day weekend with the Red, White, And Blues. The band first got together in 2005, molding together decades of musical experience

SUNDAY, JULY 4

Great Neck Farmers Market

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Firefighters Park) Deep Roots Farmers Market, in collaboration with the Great Neck Park District. Twenty plus vendors featuring locally grown vegetables, fresh baked breads and sweets, artisan cheeses, fresh seafood, honey, prepared foods, jams, coffees, and much

more. Weekly guest art and craft vendors. Social media: @greatneckfarmersmarket | www.deeprootsfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Womenspace

1 p.m.-2 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center)

These seasoned ladies have gathered for a number of years, tuned in to what active folks think about. When this group hears about something on the local, state, national or global scene they select an expert from their various contacts to come talk about it. For new ideas and friends, see how stimulating and entertaining these active ladies are. Call 516-487-0025 for more information.

Beach Stamped Bags

2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (Station Branch Community Room) Design the ultimate summer 2023 go-to beach bag using fabric paint, permanent markers, fabric, stamps and stencils. Create interesting patterns, drawings and sketches with distinctive arrangements. This program is for children entering grades K-5. Register at greatnecklibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Blood Pressure Screening

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (Station Branch Small Room) Blood Pressure Screenings with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.” Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse, free of charge. Healthcare proxy information is also available.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Sing Along

12:30 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) Sing

Along with Mindye and Phoebe. While music is proven to help with memory, actively participating in music has been shown to have many health benefits for seniors. Songs are age appropriate and seniors can request songs. This class is no cost to

Nassau County residents. Please call 516-487-0025 to reserve your spot.

Project Independence

1 p.m.-2 p.m. (Port Washington Library)

A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. This Life of Mine: Sharing and creating new memories through journaling. Call 311 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 7

Community Mural

11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Station Branch Small Room) Join the Station Branch community to help create a unique mural using various art media. Bring your creative talents to our Children’s Room and help us design a spectacular summer panorama.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

German-American Sommerfest

12 p.m. (Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Tpke.) An afternon of fun with German bands, Bavarian dancers, live music, German beer and food, and games for all. Miss Plattduetsche Queen and Princess contests. Church service at 10:30 a.m. Adults $10 admission; Chuldren 16 and under are free.

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Not A Fit Roadway For Bike Or Feet

Long Island’s roads among the most dangerous for non-vehicular traffic

Long Island’s system of roads is often unsafe for both pedestrians and cyclists. There were 738 total accidents involving pedestrians and 356 involving cyclists in Nassau County in 2021, the most recent data available on the Institute for Traffic Safety, Management, and Research website. As development has advanced, infrastructure was engineered around the automobile and not other forms of transportation, creating a network of dangerous roadways that force walkers and cyclists into dangerous spaces.

According to national and state data, the Long Island region has one of the highest rates of pedestrian injury/fatality in the state with many roads deemed “death corridors.” Teens and young adults are among the more vulnerable demographics when it comes to pedestrian/traffic safety.

A recent NYCTS survey found that speeding cars, lack of sidewalks and marked bicycle lanes instilled the greatest fear among Long Islanders surveyed. These local findings correlate to much larger studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Governors Traffic Safety Committee. These surveys all point to the same reasons for road users’ unease.

Cindy Brown, executive director of the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, stressed a three pronged approach to combatting these types of accidents. “It’s engineering, education and enforcement that keeps the roads safe. Better roadway design that forces cars to slow down and, of course, arming pedestrians and cyclists with knowledge about laws designed to keep them safe are just some of the tactics safety advocates employ,” said Brown. “It is a multi-faceted problem and requires a multi-faceted approach.”

For the engineering component, it can be challenging to adapt existing infrastructure towards a more pedestrian/cyclist friendly arrangement. Crossing multi-lane roads is a challenge, especially for handicapped or elderly people. One way of accommodating people is adding a median with enough space to allow them to take the crossing in stages. Installing signals that show how many seconds remain to cross safely helps people to plan. Flashing signs and lights embedded around crosswalks prevent drivers from being surprised by pedestrians.

Another change is a practice dubbed “daylighting”, which as Janine Logan of the

Long Island Health Collaborative describes it, is where “you take out a parking space that would go closest to the to the corner, at the end of the road. There is some striping and stanchions, that avoids a car being parked there and obstructing any views of a person who’s riding a bike or walking.”

There is also something called a “road diet”, where the size of roads is reduced to slow traffic in more populated areas. Logan stated, “the smaller the narrower the lanes and the fewer lanes you have, there is documentation that drivers drive slower because there’s not this expanse(of roadway) .”

A key factor in reducing injuries is to raise awareness about the dangers of unsafe roads and unsafe pedestrian/ motorist behavior through New York State

law-based education. Brown often goes to speak to groups about how to help people walk or bike more safely in their communities. She suggests making the same sort of alert choices you should be making while driving. “You’ve heard of defensive driving. Well, we do defensive walking and bicycling… where can you cross in a crosswalk, where do you ride your bike? How much time do you have to get across the street? What does the law allow? Do the cars stop for you? What kind of a risk would you take if you were going? Is the route safe to walk? Can you see when you have to walk home after dark?” Making both drivers and pedestrians aware of how to proceed safely makes travel safer for everyone.

Speeding is especially problematic. Government statistics show that for more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities, and in 2020 was a contributing factor in crashes that resulted in 11,258 fatalities. The best ways to combat this are enforcement from local authorities and cameras. “Speed cameras do slow down traffic at known intersections where there were a lot of crashes,” said Brown.

While about 60 percent of the survey respondents said overall they felt safe walking in their neighborhoods, 100 percent said they would feel even safer due to the knowledge gained during the educational program that highlighted New York State pedestrian/bicycle laws. They also noted that roadway design factors, such as marked crosswalks, crossing signals, and protected and marked bicycle lanes, would make them feel safer.

It’s important for the public to see traffic accidents as a problem that can be solved rather than a part of life to simply be accepted. Federal funding is available for communities that apply in order to make the necessary changes. According to Brown, “traffic fatalities are almost taken for granted. That’s why we’ve referred to it as an epidemic because it really is an epidemic. If it was a disease, we throw things at it to try to wipe it out. At the federal level, they really have recognized how difficult this is. A lot more money is now coming down and it’s going to be made available to local communities that apply for it.”

An example of “Daylighting,” where space adjacent to crosswalks is blocked off from parking. This increases visability.

(Photo by Chris Robbins)

Left to right: Brooke Oliveri, Liz Lee, Cynthia Brown, Janine Logan, and Dr. Christopher Atalla at a Walk With a Doc awareness event. (Photo by Long Island Health Collaborative)

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TD Bank Donates $25,000 To Art League For Queer Art Initiatives

JUNE 3

JULY 16

JUNE 10

JULY 18

In a significant show of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and their artistic endeavors, TD Bank has generously donated $25,000 to the Art League of Long Island (ALLI). The funds will be directed towards the expansion of ALLI’s Queer Art Initiatives, aimed at promoting equal rights, inclusion, and creative expression within the visual art community. The LGBTQIA+ community has long been at the forefront of the fight for equality, and ALLI is proud to celebrate and champion queer artists and artwork. By fostering a safe and inclusive space, ALLI aims to uplift and embrace the LGBTQIA+ community in their artistic journey. TD Bank will make a formal announcement of the donation at the reception for our recent Queer Art Workshops on June 22nd at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

achievements and celebrate their artwork, an exhibition reception will be held on June 22. TD Bank will make a formal announcement of its support at this reception. This event will bring together the instructor, participants, and the wider ALLI community to engage in conversations with the artists and instructor, and to appreciate the creative expressions on display.

JUNE 23

JULY 22

AUGUST 8

AUG 18 Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

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 12Buddy Guy

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 28Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

LiveNation.com

JUNE 24

JULY 18

AUGUST 9

OCT 29Aqui Esta La Salsa

NOV 1Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

NOV 4Almost Queen - A Tribute to Queen

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11 Paul Anka

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

NOV 19Howie Mandel

NOV 30 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

As part of the Queer Art Initiatives, ALLI recently organized a series of three workshops, conducted by queer artist Liv Cocozza, exploring LGBTQIA+ art and literature from the past to the future. These workshops culminate with an exhibition of the artworks created during the program, which will be on display in the Art League’s Strolling Gallery from June 17 to July 29. The artist received support through a grant from the Huntington Arts Council, while ALLI provided various in-kind services such as marketing, web hosting, facilities, exhibition supplies, and preparator fees.

To commemorate the participants’

The impact of TD Bank’s generous funding is immense. It empowers queer youth from Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens by providing them with a safe space to create art, collaborate with professional artists and mentors, receive unencumbered support from the artistic community, and exhibit their artwork in a professional setting. While there are numerous nonprofit organizations providing social services to the queer community, there are none on Long Island that provide this type of safe and supportive artistic outlet and expression. By providing an opportunity to celebrate this community, the ALLI will poise itself as the leading artistic center on Long Island, raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues, fostering community support, and encouraging acceptance through various artistic outlets.

For more information about ALLI’s Queer Art Initiatives and upcoming events, please visit www.artleagueli.org

—Submitted by the Art League of Long Island

Participants at this year’s workshops.(Photo by Art League Long Island)

DA Donnelly Announces $55,000 Grant Funding For Summer DWI Enforcement

Nassau County District Attorney

Anne

T. Donnelly, Freeport Police

Department

Chief of Police Michael Smith, and Long Beach Police Department

Commissioner

Ronald

J. Walsh, Jr., announced today $55,000 in grants provided by NCDA that will fund enhanced DWI enforcement through the summer.

“Long Island is a summer destination. We have great beaches and nightlife, but unfortunately, we also have drunk drivers. These grants will allow the Freeport and Long Beach Police Departments to enhance their DWI patrols during this busy holiday season, taking proactive steps to combat drunk or drugged driving and save lives,” said DA Donnelly. “To those heading out to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, remember it’s just not worth it to drink and drive. If you do, you’ll be arrested and prosecuted. You will also endanger the lives of countless people in our communities. Take a rideshare or grab a cab and always think before you drink.”

“I thank District Attorney Donnelly for her assistance in providing funding for

enhanced DWI patrols throughout the Village of Freeport during the summer months,” said Freeport Chief of Police Michael Smith. “These additional officers on patrol will be assigned to enforce DWI related offenses at strategic times and locations.

Additionally, the increased visibility of police officers should serve as a deterrent to those motorists who would consider getting behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol.”

“In law enforcement, we often refer to the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the 100 deadliest days of the year,” said Long Beach Police Commissioner Ronald J. Walsh, Jr. “We have already made 20 DWI arrests this year. These stepped-up patrols help us keep our

residents and visitors safe. We cannot thank District Attorney Donnelly enough for her support. It is truly saving lives.”

From 2021 to 2022, the Freeport Police Department doubled the number of arrests made for people driving under the influence. The Department made 60 DWI arrests in 2022. As the COVID-19 pandemic eased, the department has seen an increase in offenses as drivers returned to work and to their pre-pandemic lifestyles.

In Freeport, on March 1, 2023, a 24-year-old pedestrian was tragically killed on Babylon Turnpike by an individual who was allegedly driving while more than twice the legal limit for alcohol.

Over the past eight years, the Long Beach Police Department has made 976 DWI

arrests, including 262 drug-related DWI arrests.

The grants, fully funded by criminal asset forfeiture funds provided by NCDA, will be used to fund dedicated manpower to combat DWI during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which are some of the deadliest days on Nassau County’s roads.

The stepped-up enforcement efforts will be staffed entirely by officers who are specially trained in field sobriety tests, breath analysis, and drug recognition. Roving patrols will focus on strategic times, including weekends and holidays, and locations, including bars, waterfront areas, and outdoor restaurants, where DWIs are most likely to take place.

In addition to pulling over drivers suspected of drunk or drugged driving, police will also be observing patrons leaving these establishments for signs of possible impairment and warning them of the consequences of drunk driving or boating.

—Submitted by the office of the Nassau County District Attorney

When Abraham Lincoln ran for Congress in 1848, he first listened to his opponent, Stephen A. Douglas, who, as the keynote speaker, spoke for nearly 90 minutes. Then it was Lincoln’s turn. He spoke for only one minute, saying simply: “Until now I always suspected that my opponent was a fool. Now, he has confirmed that beyond doubt.” With that, he sat down. Rather than engage with this man to his own detriment, Lincoln opted for silence, thereby preserving his dignity and limiting his capacity for negative speech.

These days, we focus so much on improving our appearance – on camouflaging, correcting, or enhancing our bodies. While the Jewish way of life encourages health and self-preservation, our efforts to beautify ourselves should go beyond the physical. After all, it’s what goes on inside of us – the thoughts and attitudes that predict our future speech and behavior –that really matters.

For a bit of spiritual perspective, let’s revisit biblical times and examine how inner character work was encouraged then. In the Torah it is written that a person who has contracted the skin condition tzara’at -- loosely translated as “leprosy, -- is considered “impure” and should be sent to live outside of the main camp until the kohen,

COLUMNS

Guard Your Tongue!

As this past legislative session drew to a close the long-awaited Clean Slate Act passed in both the Senate and Assembly in New York State. The bill, expected to be signed into law by Governor Hochul, will automatically seal most felony convictions eight years after the completion of a sentence and three years after the completion of a misdemeanor conviction.

As the executive director of New Hour for Women and Children, a non-profit dedicated to empowering justice-impacted women and their children, we worked hard to advocate for the passage of this act. The Clean Slate Act is a common-sense reform which will positively impact women and children and most importantly, will allow for more than 2.3 million people nationwide a fair chance to join our growing economy.

Justice-impacted women and mothers are very often the sole providers for their families and

RABBI MOSHE WEISBLUM

priest, declares him “pure” again. The ancient sages link the contracting of tzara’at to lashon ha-ra – the dissemination of evil speech – because the prophetess Miriam was stricken with leprosy after she spoke ill of her brother, Moses. And indeed many of the people affected with tzara’at during biblical times had spoken badly of others.

While in isolation, the afflicted person was ordered to examine his behavior, because the tzara’at that presented itself upon a person’s body back then, was a symptom of something deeper – the Creator’s way of alerting someone that inner work needed to be done. Often, the area that needed to be rectified had to do with the words that

came off that person’s tongue. So, in particular, he was expected to examine his speech and work to eliminate the practice of speaking lashon ha-ra, damaging speech, about another person. This push towards self-improved was always felt to be worthwhile – because once the individual in question did the work necessary to correct his speech, his tzara’at would disappear. The kohen would then declare him ready to immerse in the purifying waters of the mikveh, ritual bath, and rejoin the community.

A modern-day reader may find this phenomena hard to relate to. But all of the episodes in the Torah are timeless. So, how might we apply the leprosy narrative to our own lives? Our skin is the permeable barrier between our internal organs and external flesh – our inside and outside, if you will. It represents our boundaries, our choices about what to let in and what to let out. The faculty of speech is the channel through which we bring our inner thoughts into the outside world. Consciously choosing to use positive speech has a beneficial effect on human beings and

The Case For Clean Slate OPED

are habitually denied housing and employment as a result of incarceration. The Clean Slate Act will allow the over 9,000 Long Island women New Hour has helped since our creation in 2015, to build their financial stability for themselves and their families. This bill was carefully crafted by lawmakers, domestic violence survivors and advocates like myself. While most convictions will be sealed, all sex offenses, A1 and A2 felonies will remain unsealed. These records will remain accessible to the courts, law enforcement agencies, the New York State Department of Education, the Department of Motor Vehicles, all private transportation companies and any employers that work with vulnerable populations such as children. This bill will allow formerly incarcerated parents and community members the opportunity to secure gainful employment, while still balancing public safety.

Opponents of this measure have created bad-faith narratives placing a negative spin on its intention. Those opposed to the passage of Clean Slate seem to seek perpetual punishment for individuals who have been incarcerated. What hard data proves is that perpetual punishment leads to sky-high recidivism rates, astronomical risks of poverty, homelessness and a culture that prioritizes prisons over people. Recidivism rates decrease dramatically when people have the opportunity to work and can access stable housing and support. In fact, New Hour members have a recidivism rate of 2 percent, opposed to the Long Island-wide 65 percent rate of recidivism. Denying housing and employment to those who have taken accountability for their actions and have finished serving their time doesn’t make our community stronger, it makes us weaker. The Clean Slate Act will

enhances interpersonal relationships. Our great rabbis have said that adherence to proper speech is the single most important factor in determining our portion in the World to Come. It also empowers our prayer, validates our Torah learning, and invokes blessings and divine protection.

The preventative against speaking lashon ha-ra is to spend time improving ourselves on the inside, diligently working to correct our thoughts, speech, and actions. By exercising self-control, we can achieve a spiritual transformation—an inner makeover that will reflect outward, through our skin and our entire being. When we sincerely work to eradicate our faults, we become liberated from our bad habits and self-imposed limitations. We can then look outside of ourselves, connecting more deeply with our families, friends, and communities. And before we know it, our obsession with external appearance will be a thing of the past. Instead of being scrupulous about what we put into our mouths, we’ll find ourselves being vigilant about what comes out of our mouths! May our internal efforts to improve merit us seeing miraculous transformations in our own lives and may the world shine with beauty, truth, and lasting peace as a result.

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The recovery efforts for prisoners of war (POWs) and missing in action (MIA) personnel by the United States government have undergone significant developments. These efforts reflect the commitment to bring closure to families and honor the sacrifice of those who have served in the Armed Forces. While the recovery process is complex and challenging, the U.S. government remains dedicated to accounting for and repatriating its missing personnel.

The United States government operates several agencies and organizations that are primarily responsible for POW/ MIA recovery efforts. The Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is at the forefront of these endeavors. Established in 2015, the DPAA consolidates and centralizes the efforts of several agencies, including the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) and the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO).

One of the primary objectives of the DPAA is the investigation, recovery, identification, and return of the remains of missing personnel from past conflicts. This includes World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and other conflicts. The agency collaborates with various partners, including foreign governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other U.S. government agencies, to achieve these goals.

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research, field investigations, archaeological surveys, forensic analysis and DNA testing.

The DPAA deploys teams of professionals, including historians, anthropologists, forensic scientists and recovery specialists to locate and excavate potential burial sites, crash sites, or other locations where missing personnel may be located.

Advancements in technology and scientific techniques have significantly aided the recovery efforts. Forensic anthropology and DNA analysis have become powerful tools in the identification process. DNA samples from family members are collected and compared with remains to establish positive identifications. The use of satellite imagery, remote sensing technologies, and GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping has enhanced the ability to locate and assess potential recovery sites.

The United States government has also made efforts to strengthen cooperation and information sharing with foreign governments. This collaboration is crucial, especially in cases where missing personnel might have been buried or located in other countries. Agreements and partnerships established with nations involved in past conflicts, allow for joint investigations, data

sharing, and repatriation efforts.

Our government also supports the families of missing personnel. The Next-OfKin program, managed by the DPAA (www. dpaa.mil), provides information on the progress of investigations, access to counseling services, and assistance in obtaining military benefits and entitlements.

I am presently working with the family of Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley of Mineola, whose body has never been recovered. Bromley was an engineer of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps, that was flying a mission in the North Atlantic in July of 1943 when it was reported missing. The government has released its findings to Bromley’s family, all ending without resolution. As the 80th anniversary of

Bromley’s disappearance approaches, the family, several generations later, continues to gather clues and holds high hope that technological advances will bring their Staff Sergeant home for good.

The recovery and identification process remains challenging. The passage of time, logistical constraints, and the complexity of locating and identifying remains pose significant obstacles. Some recovery efforts are hampered by political, geographical, or security considerations in certain regions of the world.

I recently assisted the Army and their professional forensic geneaologists on a hunt for the next-of-kin of a World War II soldier whose remains were recently recovered on foreign soil and positively identified. The family, who had originally lived in Great Neck, has since either moved away, passed away or disappeared from Long Island over the course of nearly eight decades. Sadly, our efforts to locate a next-of-kin for this particular soldier were unsuccessful.

Through ongoing research, technological advancements, international cooperation, and dedicated personnel, the efforts to recover POWs and MIAs continue to make progress. The ultimate goal is to provide answers and closure to families, to honor the memory of those who served, and to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

–Christy Hinko, managing editor at Anton Media Group and U.S. Navy veteran

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In the 60-plus years that George Benson has been a professional musician, the Montreal International Jazz Festival has always held a special place in his heart dating back to the event’s humble origins in 1980.

“I’ll be seeing musicians I haven’t seen in a long time because they’re coming from all over the world,” he said. “I’ve seen it grow from a nice event to an enormous event. One of my favorite photos is one of myself and Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin. I love playing there very much.”

Having just turned 80 back in March, Benson shows no signs of slowing down. With 10 Grammys to his name starting back in 1977 with a trio for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Record of the Year, the octogenarian musician has always straddled the jazz and pop worlds. His multi-generational appeal even found English virtual band Gorillaz seeking out his services for their 2018 cut “Humility.” It wasn’t necessarily an easy sell for Benson, who initially declined to participate when his manager forwarded the group’s request.

“I thought it was an African-American group and I told her there was no way I was going to be on a record with some cats called The Gorillas because it sounded so ridiculous,” he recalled. “When I found out they were a Caucasian group from England, I had no idea what was going on so I told her to send me the music. I didn’t hear anything I could shine on or make sound better so I didn’t want to waste any body’s time. I said I couldn’t do it because I couldn’t find anything that meant anything. They asked her to have Mr. Benson put anything on there because they just wanted my sound. They sent me another song that sounded worse than the first song to me, so I went back to the first song. I went into the studio and

George Benson Will Be Breezin’ At The Montreal International Jazz Festival

told my engineer, ‘Turn it up man. I want to feel it live with the band.’ I reached over and turned the knob up myself and I knew exactly what to do then because I put myself in the band and played it as if we were all live. I think that’s what worked.”

A former child prodigy whose earliest musical memory was hearing holiday music in a local Pittsburgh department store when his mom took him Christmas shopping when he was around five, Benson picked up a ukulele when he was about seven before switching to guitar the following year. By the age of 21 he was a hired hand in jazz organist Jack McDuff’s band before recording 1964’s The New Boss Guitar, Benson’s debut as a leader. And while he always had a foot in both the pop and jazz camps, it wasn’t until 1976’s Breezin’ where he had

a commercial breakthrough. Benson’s fifteenth studio outing topped the jazz, pop and R&B charts, was certified triple platinum and became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. And while hard-core jazzbos might sniff at Benson allegedly selling out, he has no regrets and is happy to indulge his fans when he hits the stage.

“I learned a long time ago that if you don’t want to play hits, don’t record them, because you’re going to have to play them,” he said with a laugh. “I remember the years when we didn’t have any hits, we were playing to very small audiences in nightclubs. There’s a great difference. When I saw my friends like Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith and some others that had hits in one case, the place where you had musicians say they weren’t going to play one hit or another ever

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Ever the consummate jazz fan, the Pennsylvania native was more than happy to share a trio of his favorite string-benders.

Charlie Christian

(July 29, 1916 to March 2, 1942)

“I like Charlie Christian. He didn’t play like any guitar players I’d heard before—he was completely different. He had a great sound and he was very original. And he could swing hard. I loved that about him.”

Grant Green (June 6, 1935 to January 31, 1979)

“No matter what he played, it had a bluesy effect that gave it a good grounding and it sounded like it came from the streets. That’s where the people lived— on the streets.”

Wes Montgomery (March 6, 1923 to June 15, 1968)

“I love Wes Montgomery. He played with a certain sophistication and he was a true jazz guitar player but he made everything sound good. His pop music sounded excellent too.”

again. I thought to myself that if I ever had a hit, I’d play it because that’s what the people are coming to hear—I knew that for certain. ‘This Masquerade’ changed my whole life. It won Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards. From that moment on, my life has not been the same. I didn’t imagine that I would have any more hits after that. I got one hit and that was good. Twenty-six hits later—our lives are pretty solid and we have a great place in history.”

George Benson will be appearing on June 29 at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Visit www.montrealjazzfest.com for more information.

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Ms. New York Senior America

BY JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

Getting older can be scary. But Senior America, Inc. works to ensure seniors have a better outlook on aging. The New York chapter of Ms. Senior America started in 1972 and works to promote a positive image of aging for seniors in New York.

Senior America is a non-profit organization designed to enrich the lives of seniors and work together to spread positive energy to the lives of others. The organization engages in programs and activities to enhance the lives of senior Americans. Each year, each chapter of Senior America hosts a pageant to select a woman over the age of 60 to represent the chapter in the Ms. Senior America Pageant. The current New York Chapter Cameo Club President, Doloros Hoffman, is Ms. New York Senior from 2016.

The New York chapter encompasses all of New York, with a majority of its members and pageant contestants from Long Island.

“It’s such an inspirational group, and each of us try and do inspire other women of all ages,” said Hoffman.

The organization has members ranging from 60 to just over 100. Hoffman shared that she has close friends who are turning 90 this year.

“One lady was a semi-professional swimmer, she swam every day of her life, and she just turned 102. There’s some good juice in

this organization,” said Hoffman.

Hoffman and other chapter members organize monthly luncheon meetings for Cameo Club members. Hoffman enjoys planning these meetings with a touch of sparkle to add to the fun. The February meeting was Valentine’s Day-themed and this June, the meeting welcomes Summer, so ladies are encouraged to wear fashionable hats. The Cameo Club consists of close to 100 members, with about 30 members that regularly attend meetings.

In addition to club meetings, the organization hosts a fall fashion show, entertainment showcases and the spring pageant.

The New York chapter’s Seasoned Steppers

have been around since the ‘70s to perform dance numbers in glittering costumes at their showcases.

“We have showcases where the girls entertain at various hospitals and nursing homes,” said Hoffman. “The Seasoned Steppers put on shows as well as a lot of the other ladies who have a talent, which all of us have a talent of one way or another.”

Toward the end of May, The Seasoned Steppers and the New York chapter members visited The Village of Great Neck Plaza to perform for Older Americans Month. State Administrator Marleen Schuss

organized the event and received many wonderful compliments.

“The Seasoned Steppers is one of our major attractions,” said Schuss. “But we also have had a combination of comedians, monologues, vocalists, and some belly dancers before at our showcases. Senior America is a true variety of talents.”

The Ms. New York Senior Pageant that takes place every spring is one of the organization’s largest events. Women over 60 can apply to participate in the pageant, which

From the left: Marleen Schuss (NY Senior America State Administrator), Queen Mae Caime (Ms NY Senior America 2023), Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Ted Rosen, and Tina Hanley (NY Senior America 1st Runner Up 2022). (Photo by Nancy Rosen)

see MS. SENIOR AMERICA on page 5B

The Seasoned Steppers. (Photo from the Ms. New York Senior America website | newyorksenioramerica.org)

The Seasoned Steppers kickline.

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Elder Fraud Targets Seniors

Elder fraud is where fraudsters target your parents, grandparents and those from the elderly community. Fraudsters often take advantage of those who aren’t tech-savvy, so familiarizing yourself with scams can lead to preventing the fraudsters from being successful. Cybersecurity expert Brandon King from Home Security Heroes has compiled a list of tips to spot and prevent fraud.

What is elder fraud and who are the targets?

Fraudsters target seniors in elder fraud by tricking them into giving sensitive information or offering fake financial benefits. Perpetrators could be strangers or known to the elderly, like family, friends or colleagues, and victims can lose their savings and suffer devastating consequences. For example, American seniors aged 60 and above lost over $1.6 billion to fraudsters in 2021 alone.

Older adults are a prime target for fraudsters. They normally target victims in retirement or close to retirement as they have a steady income, excellent credit history and more savings than younger people.

Here are some of the most common scams to be on the lookout for:

Grandparent scams

Scammers often pose as the victim’s grandchild to dupe seniors into sending

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money urgently for emergency expenses like overdue rent or car repairs. They often ask for secrecy, and in one case, an elderly woman in Ohio was scammed of $20,000 by someone posing as law enforcement in 2019.

Romance scams

Romance scams often target women 50 and above, but men can be victims too. Scammers will usually target seniors who

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have lost their spouses and are looking for companionship. An example of would-be perpetrators requesting money transfers or gift card vouchers sent to an email address.

False charity scams

Fraudsters may pose as representatives from a real charity or create fictitious charity organizations. They can make calls, text, or send emails. In some cases, they may even

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visit seniors in person. False charity schemes commonly happen after a significant event, like a health crisis, global socio-political campaigns, or a natural disaster.

Medical scams

Seniors may feel overwhelmed by Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and the recurring complexity of the healthcare system. This can make them vulnerable to criminals. Scammers may impersonate Medicare representatives to entice seniors into disclosing personal information like Social Security numbers.

What are some other common types of elder fraud?

Protecting seniors from scams is crucial, as scammers use various methods to steal personal information and money. Elder scams include fake medical schemes, investment scams, and phishing emails, taking advantage of the complexity of the healthcare system and seniors’ fixed income. To avoid falling victim, seniors and their loved ones should research charities, verify emails and phone calls, and be cautious of unsolicited requests for money or personal information. Additionally, seniors should beware of insurance coverage scams, romance scams, government impersonation, sweepstakes and lottery scams, identity theft, and tech support scams. Taking precautions and being aware of these scams can help prevent them.

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Tips to prevent seniors from being scammed

• Stay connected to your loved ones to prevent isolation, which makes them more vulnerable to scams.

• Warn them never to share sensitive information and explain why.

• Help them create strong, unique passwords and avoid reusing them.

• Limit online shopping to trusted retailers and check for secure websites.

• Never click on suspicious links in emails, social media messages, texts, or take calls from fake caller IDs.

• Monitor monthly banking statements for

signs of identity theft or unauthorized accounts. Shred statements before disposing of them.

• Protect social media accounts by only accepting friend requests from people they know, updating privacy settings, and using multi-factor authentication. Delete messages from strangers and avoid odd payment types.

• Encourage your parents to name you as a Trusted Contact Person to speak with their financial advisors if there are concerns.

• Warn other family and friends if one of your loved ones has experienced a scam attempt. Discuss how to prevent fraudulent attempts.

What to do if a senior has been a victim of elder fraud

If an elderly person you know has been scammed, it’s important not to panic and to stay calm. Document everything that has happened, including phone call logs, text messages, and emails, and report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the person’s bank and credit card providers. File a report with the local police and change all passwords to stronger ones, including social media accounts and investment profiles, setting different passwords for each site and enabling 2-Factor Authentication.

Elders can often be vulnerable and isolated, they may not be as tech-savvy therefore are targeted by fraudsters. —Home Security Heroes (www.homesecurityheroes.com)

consists of an interview, a talent portion and an evening gown display.

“Twenty percent [of the pageant] is based on a five-minute interview with me and usually three to five other judges,” explained Hoffman. “And it’s based on the application that the contestants submit. And it’s not a beauty pageant; it’s about inner beauty.”

Another 20 percent of the pageant is based on the two-and-a-half-minute talent portion. While Hoffman had never been in a pageant before, she created a dance routine for her talent portion that landed her in the top 10 in Atlantic City for the Ms. Senior America pageant in 2016 after winning her Ms. New York Senior title. While many talents brought to the stage consist of dancing or singing, Hoffman explained that there are many other unique talents ladies have presented.

“Some gals will say, I’d really love to enter, but I don’t have a talent,” said Hoffman. “So I tell them about how we have had artists come up and do a quick painting. We’ve had an author come up and act out a portion of her book. My first runner-up did yoga to music because she’s a yoga instructor.”

Another big component the judges look at during the pageant is how the contestant carries themselves in

an evening gown. While presenting themselves in an evening gown, the contestant has 35 seconds to debrief their philosophy of life.

“We look for someone who would be able to speak in public, that can properly represent the organization,” said Hoffman. “So that is really what they’re looking for; it’s not physical beauty.”

This year’s Ms. New York Senior is Mae Caime. Hoffman shared that Queen Caime is 64 years old and her inner beauty is just as great as her outer beauty. According to the New York Senior America website, Queen Caime’s personal statement is, “A smile is the best thing you can wear. It’s a universal language of love, kindness and peace. Never leave home without it.”

Ms. New York Senior and the Senior America organization works to inspire confidence and help friendships blossom.

“I’ve met so many like-minded women and have become close friends with so many of these women,” said Hoffman.

The organization is working on its next big event, the fall fashion show, which will be held in mid-September. To learn more about Ms. New York Senior, visit newyorksenioramerica.org. There may be a crown in your future.

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Seven Things Empty Nesters Should Think About

For parents whose kids have moved out of the house for good, life can feel very different. They’re embarking on a new phase of life, with different considerations and possibilities. Here are seven things for empty nesters to keep in mind as they navigate this new stage of life.

Budget

Parents often find that their spending habits change after their children move out. With fewer people in the house, they may find that they’re spending less on food and other household items. Additionally, kids’ activities and expenses—from sports to college tuition—are no longer a part of the budget. As a result, empty nesters may have more money available to save or to spend on things they enjoy.

Lifestyle

Without kids at home, parents may find that they have more free time and less structure in their lives. This can be both good and bad. On the one hand, it’s a chance to pursue hobbies and interests that they didn’t have time for before. On the other hand, it can be easy to become isolated without the regular routine of school and extracurricular activities.

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Retirement living

Retirement planning often includes a discussion of where couples want to spend their golden years. For empty nesters, this can be a time to downsize, simplify, and start having that conversation. It might also be time to move to a new location or closer to family.

Health

As people age, their health needs change. Empty nesters may want to consider their risk factors for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and cancer, and get up-to-date on screenings.

Empty nesters may need to make a conscious effort to connect with friends and loved ones.

Travel

For many parents, their children’s activities and schedules dictated when and where they could travel. With an empty nest, they suddenly have the freedom to travel when and where they want. This

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The 2nd Annual Celebration Of The Arts At Cedarmere

Harborside residents and local student poets made intergenerational magic happen

Poet reader Maxine Berlin read her poem, Summer Memories, at the Celebration of the Arts event at Cedarmere Estate, Roslyn. Also present were, Harborside residents: Chelly Dorfman, Judy Schmertz, Lisa Miller, Weber Middle School poet, Sofia Leder, teaching artist/actor coach, Karen DeMauro, and Tracy Warzer.

On Sunday, June 4, the 2nd Annual Summer Celebration of the Arts featured contemporary dance, live music, sculpture, and poetry. The event, at Cedarmere Estate in Roslyn, was presented by Friends of Cedarmere and N/N Dance Collaborative and featured over 20 musicians and dancers performing within a sculptural stage set in the rose gardens of Cedarmere. Spoken word poetry was woven throughout the performances, featuring Carl Safina, renowned poet/author, professor and recipient of MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, and a poem written and presented by Harborside resident Maxine Berlin. Teaching artist and actor coach Karen DeMauro provided

performance coaching for Maxine who presented her “Summer Memories” poem with confidence and flair to the audience from the porch of William Cullen Bryant’s former home.

This was the second time The Harborside residents were invited to collaborate with the artists for this event, and it was the first time that high school students were also invited to perform

their poems alongside the seniors. Sofia Leder from Weber Middle School and Chloe Lin from Herricks High School read their beautiful poems, which reflected the themes of the event- to honor the legacy of

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The Harborside residents at the 2nd Annual Celebration Of The Arts. Poet reader Maxine Berlin.

residents and a local student poet.

William Cullen Bryant, deriving inspiration from nature.

The crowd appreciated the intergenerational aspect of the poetry readings, which helped convey the importance of all ages sharing the arts together at gatherings in nature. It was indeed a day of celebration of the arts, to connect with others, honor the past, reflect on the present, and imagine what’s to come. Despite the cool temperature of the day, it was a gorgeous setting to reflect and enjoy a great experience!

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Summer Memories

By Harborside resident Maxine Berlin

The Ocean is a huge coffer

With some amazing things to offer

There are plants, mammals and fish

Coral and pearls if you wish

Specks of garnets in beach sand

Look for the telltale reddish band

We’re even mining the ocean floor

For what’s erupted from our planet’s core

What I collect from the remarkable sea

Are what others might just call “debris” Things washed up by receding tide

Are what I searched for far and wide

Sea glass in colors of myriad hue

Shards of beer, coke and Noxema too

These did no damage to my hand

Smoothed by churning water and sand

All kinds of shells I would take

For the simple jewelry I’d make Driftwood from a discarded tree

Original sculpture it seemed to be I still keep many treasures of the sea

These hold wonderful memories for me

Maxine Berlin reading her poem, Summer Memories. (Contributed photos)

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Running Club Benefits Senior Center

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola and members of the Town Board recognized the Greater Long Island Running Club for raising $2,500 in charitable funds to benefit the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, a senior center that provides vital services to help older adults stay active, healthy and engaged. Through the Supervisor’s 5K Run hosted each October in Oyster Bay, proceeds are donated to a selected charity. Life Enrichment Center Executive Director Judy Palumbo accepted the donation from Greater Long Island Running Club Corporate Secretary Tracey Epstein of Plainview. (Courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay)

HOMES

Recently Sold

This home at 15 Aron Dr. in Woodbury is in a quiet, yet convenient location. It sold on June 16 for $1,080,000. The property has so much space for your own taste and imagination. There are well-maintained hardwood floors throughout the entire house. The basement has an unusual ceiling height for you to add your own entertaining quarter. This property also has an ample backyard for outdoor living. The home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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Rental Ruff

Having a pet and renting a property poses challenges. Landlors are often reluctant to allow them—barking, shredded cushions, scratched furniture being some of the reasons. A survey of 3,000 pet-owning tenants by AgentAdvice.com has revealed the extent to which they are prepared to pay to live with their pets.

The survey found that 82 percent of pet owners would be willing to pay an additional fee to keep their furry friend in the rental property with them. The average New York pet-owning renter would be prepared to pay a whopping $6,223 annually to live with their pet.

In New York, 14 percent of pet-owning renters admit to not disclosing this to their landlords (equating to 456,703 illegal pets)—that’s a lot of barking to cough over, or scratched table legs to cover up.

The research also revealed that two thirds thought it was fair for landlords to ask tenants to leave the property if it turned out they had pets which were not permitted. But sadly, the challenge of finding a rental property which allows pets discourages 58 percent of people from getting a pet if they are renters.

1Talk to Your Landlord

tenants who are positive contributors to the rental community.

2Be Flexible

To convince your landlord to allow a pet, it’s important to be flexible with your pet choices. Many landlords have restrictions on the type or size of pets allowed due to noise or potential damage. If your landlord approves a pet with certain restrictions, consider being more selective in your choice of pet. However, if you have a good relationship with your landlord, it’s possible they will make exceptions for a responsible and reliable tenant. So don’t be afraid to have a conversation about bringing in a larger pet.

3Providing Documentation

If you’re looking to move into a new rental property, providing additional documentation can help show your landlord that you’re a responsible pet owner. This may include a letter from your current landlord, vet records, training records, and spay/neuter records. By demonstrating that your pet is well-behaved and non-disruptive, you can alleviate any concerns your landlord may have about potential property damage or disturbance to other renters.

4Offer to Pay More

This center hall Colonial home at 14 Jan Ln. in Woodbury sold for $950,000 on June 16. It features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an entry foyer, formal dining and living rooms and a den with a woodburning fireplace. It has an eat-in-kitchen, gas cooking and heat throughout. The large area in the back of the living room can be used for additional living space. The master suite has one of the full bathrooms. The basement is full and unfinished. The home has an attached two-car garage, an inground sprinkler system and central air conditioning. It is located within the Syosset School District (Baylis Elementary). Taxes are presently without a STAR exemption.

Getting permission to have a pet as a renter can be difficult. Landlords may include a “No Pets” clause in the lease to maintain control over how many pets are in their properties. If you have a good relationship with your landlord and are a responsible tenant, you may be able to persuade them to allow a pet. Providing documentation on your prospective pet’s health history and training plans can strengthen your case. Many landlords will make exceptions for excellent

To convince your landlord to allow a pet, offering to pay extra in the form of a deposit or monthly charge can show that you are committed to being responsible. While some pet-friendly rentals have upfront policies regarding deposits or rent surcharges, it’s possible to convince some landlords who don’t allow pets to make exceptions if you offer to pay extra. Pet deposits can be expensive, so be sure to have the necessary budget before making the offer.

—AgentAdvice.com

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.

WE LOVE OUR PETS Bad Air Affects Animals, Too

While it might seem like the haze has lifted, many experts are pointing to an active, severe wildfire season this year. One of the consequences of climate change is more frequent, more intense fire events, not just in Canada, but the American west as well. With the right conditions, this could continue to affect the Long Island area throughout the summer.

Poor air quality affects not only people, but also animals, including pets and livestock. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, animals with cardiovascular or respiratory disease are especially at risk from smoke and should be closely watched during all periods of poor air quality. Look for the following signs of possible smoke or dust irritation in animals.

If any of your animals are experiencing any of these signs, consult your veterinarian.

• Coughing or gagging

• Difficulty breathing, including open mouth breathing and increased noise when breathing

• Eye irritation and excessive watering

• Inflammation of throat or mouth

• Nasal discharge

• Asthma-like symptoms

• Increased breathing rate

• Fatigue or weakness

• Disorientation or stumbling

• Reduced appetite and/or thirst

Dog and cat breeds with a shortened muzzle, also known as brachycephaly, need extra care. Pay special attention to breathing difficulties and consult your vet if you notice any changes in your pet’s behavior.

Take steps to protect your pets; keep them indoors with the windows shut as much as possible. Birds are especially vulnerable and should be kept indoors and away from windows when air quality alerts are in place. Only allow dogs and cats outside for brief bathroom breaks. Do not exercise pets

outdoors and generally avoid excessive activity until particulate matter has settled. If you must spend time outside, be sure to wipe down your pet’s fur when you come

back inside, especially around the mouth and eyes, to remove smoke and ash.

For outdoor pets and livestock, avoid exercise and activity. Provide dust-free feed and

wet down dusty areas like pens and holding areas. If you can, temporarily secure animals in an enclosed room with ventilation, like a utility room or garage. Allow extra recovery time, up to 6 weeks, after an extreme air quality event before resuming strenuous activity. Monitor the animal’s breathing closely to prevent further trauma.

Even inside, it is important not to contribute to poor air quality. Avoid burning candles, smoking and frying food. It is better to skip vacuuming as well, as this can recirculate pollutants. If you have an air purifier, use it, especially in the rooms where you and your pet sleep.

It is always a good idea to have a disaster plan. Include your pets in your planning, and have an evacuation kit for their needs, including medications. Know your evacuation route. If you have large animals, keep your trailer in travel condition, even if you don’t use it regularly. If you do not have a trailer, make an arrangement with someone to transport your animals if necessary.

Remember, if the air quality is poor for people, it is poor for pets, too.

Bailey’s reaction to the smoke-filled days.

Photo by Sal Massa

Gavin was sad that he couldn’t go out for his walk during the smokey days.

Photo by Alex Nuñez

Photo by Alex Nuñez

Paul Park joined the Varsity Track and Field team at Manhasset as a cautious, shy eighth-grader with a quiet but fierce inner motivation to become the best student-athlete he could possibly be. Over time Paul began to take great pride in his role, consistently exemplifying our program’s ideals. Paul’s compassion for others in need became more acute after he himself battled depression and anxiety throughout the early stages of the pandemic, when he nearly made a decision to

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leave the sport. Fortunately, after spending a few months away Paul was able to heal his mind and spirit and returned with a renewed enthusiasm to the sport and to life more generally.

While his leadership to the cross country team proved pivotal, track and field is where Paul, now a five time TEAM MVP l, has truly made his mark. Last year was a banner year for Paul, who earned All-Division, AllCounty, All-State and All-Federation honors in both the Long & Triple Jump during the indoor season (the only underclassman to achieve such a feat!) and qualified for the New Balance Indoor National Championships. Paul successfully carried this momentum into the spring season, replicating his success as an All-County, All-State, and All-Federation performer and National qualifier, while continuing to set one personal best after another.

In the 4x400m relay (51.24 split) he took a Millrose Games medal and set a new school record time, and very nearly broke our

school record in the 200m (23.59). Along the way, Paul scored invitational victories at the Nassau Coaches, North Shore HS Invitational, HCBU Showcase, Stanner Games, and the North Shore Pre-National meets while becoming a triple Conference (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump) and triple County Champion (Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x400).

Paul culminated his indoor season as the New York State Public School and Federation Champion in the Triple Jump, soaring nearly 47’ on his first and only jump of the competition to secure his first ever State title- with an injured heel.

Paul continued his dominance this spring, becoming a three time County Champion once again this spring, setting outdoor personal best marks in TJ (46-7.5) and LJ (22-11.5) along the way. Paul helped lead our 4x400 to a Penn Relays heat victory and the fastest time in Nassau County to date - 3:25.46.

These assets, alongside his genuine

caring and concern for others, will help him to reach new heights as he continues his studies and athletic pursuits next fall at the University of Pennsylvania.

—from Coach Steve Steiner

Paul Park with one of his trophies.

(Photo courtesy of Coach Steve Steiner)

Paul Park.

(Photo courtesy of Coach Steve Steiner)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). People feel playful around you because of the example you set. e enemy of play is pressure and performance anxiety. You have a remedy for such things. You create a safe, relaxed place for people to be themselves, or experiment in that regard without fearing judgment. You bring out the best in others and then bene t from their bright e orts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Small preferences and irritations aren’t worth fussing over. You may nd yourself agreeing to what’s o ered because that’s the easiest thing to do. Conventional wisdom balks. On the other hand, since most su ering comes from ghting the ow of life, surrendering to the ride is your ticket to adventure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Familiarity can dull the features of a place, draining the scenery of color. To avoid letting this happen to your current environs, you’ll make sure to put something exciting on the books: an adventure elsewhere to take you out of your routine and refresh your perspective. You’ll come back with new eyes.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll use intuition and keep it strong. is week features a breakthrough conversation between you and you. Consider changing up your method of communication. ere are so many ways to relate to yourself -- meditation, journaling, mirror work, walking or driving while thinking out loud. Fortune favors experimentation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whether you identify as introverted or extroverted, a peaceful type of solitude will fortify your soul this week. It’s not just about being alone in a tranquil environment. e energizing e ect will have more to do with meeting yourself with complete and compassionate acceptance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not so sure how to approach the game of tug of war presenting itself in the middle of your week. Do you exert yourself the most at the top, or test things out a while? Do you let go early, never or at the optimum time to see the opposition fall? e bottom line is this: It’s a game. If a game is not fun, it’s not worth playing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Like most beings, you do what doesn’t hurt. e trouble comes with the role of time. Some things that hurt in the short term bring long-term pleasure, enjoyment or ease. is week, you’ll often tinker with the scale that weighs pain against pleasure. Time is the beam in the center. Adjust your plan accordingly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may as well be an appraiser this week because your valuation of things will have a big in uence on sales outcomes both personally and professionally. e rst thing to estimate is your own e orts. All else will ow from how you value what you do. e world will take the price you set as the going rate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Instead of expecting to get what you wish, you wisely expect to get what people have and are willing to give. e maturity of this choice requires you to tune in carefully and observe the behavioral patterns for clues. Getting what you want is a function of nding the people and circumstances where that’s served and trading the local tender.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Whether at home or work, it’s a political atmosphere as people position themselves and make power moves to execute a strategy. e plot changes come quick. As each development happens, you’ll try to gure out the underlying emotion. “Why” will be more important to know than “what.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When things get hectic, you must think ahead to make time for the people who are important to you. It’s worth it to you to plan for and protect those hours you’ll devote to those in your inner circle. You don’t have to do much to make it special either. Just being together is wonderful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll have instances of certainty and pockets of bewilderment, curiosity and questioning, too. ese various states can be attributed to your well-developed sense of self. You’re not so involved in your own ego that you would assume to be constantly right. And your sophisticated mind is always open to learning more.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You were lucky enough to come into this world with abundant talent, and this year you’ll apply your talent to get lucky. With new connections and a di erent way of presenting your skills, exciting projects come together. You’ll discover a need, and serving it will take you on an adventure that will include travel, expanded networks and experiencing much beauty. More highlights: the adoration of the loyal, learning a language or culture and helping with a move that puts powerful people in position to make a change in the world.

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CONTRACT BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER FOR RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023

CONTRACT BRIDGE

By Steve Becker

There’s a big difference

declarer of 620 points and by scoring 100 points for your side instead. Regardless of which philosophy you adopt, or what form of scoring you are using, the fact remains that there’s still a big difference between a contract that’s made and a contract that’s defeated.

All of which serves as an introduction to today’s deal, where if you defend correctly against four hearts, you defeat the contract, while if you misdefend, declarer gets home safely.

Let’s

Now let’s suppose you defeat the contract. In that event, you’d be either 100 or 720 points richer, depending on how you view such matters. For example, you could argue that the only actual gain is the 100 points you entered on your scorecard. Alternatively, you could argue that you had improved your position 720 points by depriving

Two hurdles must be surmounted. One arises at trick one, when East should overtake the spade king with the ace in order to continue with the queen. This is not a very challenging play, since East can easily afford to play the ace at trick one regardless of whether South has one spade, two spades or even no spades at all.

The second hurdle arises when East plays a third spade at trick three. If South ruffs with the queen, West must be careful not to overruff with the king. If he does, declarer will have no trouble taking the rest of the tricks. Instead, West should discard a club or a diamond in the hope that East was dealt either the jack or ten of hearts, in which case West will eventually score the nine of hearts as well as the king to defeat the contract.

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Available for Landscaping Trucks, RV’s, and Cars Parking spaces are available on the corner of Route 110 and Route 109 in Farmingdale for Landscaping Trucks, Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, RVs, and Cars.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Motivated Seller: 44 Mohawk Way, Elizabethtown, NY Adirondack Mountain Home overlooking village.Stunning attention to details, blazing internet, close to I-87 and Ferry to Vermont. Christine Benedict, 518-593-0533 or Christine. adkrealtor@gmail.com

Temple Beth-El Welcomes New Assistant Rabbi

Temple Beth-El of Great Neck welcomes Rabbi Megan Brumer as assistant rabbi on July 1, and all are welcome to meet Rabbi Megan at her first Erev Shabbat service, followed by a catered congregational dinner, on Friday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m.

As a member of the synagogue’s collaborative clergy team, Rabbi Megan will work closely with Rabbi A. Brian Stoller and Cantor Adam Davis to serve the full range of congregants’ spiritual and pastoral needs, lead services, teach Torah study, expand youth and family programming, partner in social-justice work and support the temple’s small-groups initiative.

A Reform Jew deeply passionate about Jewish experiential education, Jewish identity and Jewish community, Rabbi Megan hopes to help congregants discover or rediscover their connection to Judaism and guide them along their Jewish journey.

“There is no one way to connect to Judaism, and every individual deserves to find the way that they personally connect, whether it’s through text, music, arts, sports or social action,” explains Rabbi Megan.

Growing up in Bellevue, Washington, Rabbi Megan had a strong Jewish upbringing in the greater Seattle area’s sizable Jewish community. Attending Jewish day school and being immersed in both Jewish

summer camp and her synagogue’s youth group influenced her to pursue a career in the rabbinate and as a Jewish educator.

“Involvement in Jewish summer camp and my synagogue were such transformative experiences, and I want to ensure that every person has their own similar opportunity,” notes Rabbi Megan. “One way I hope to do this is through education.”

The Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion ordained rabbi is enthusiastic about inspiring children and teens to love Judaism, build strong Jewish identity and find joy in Jewish life. She will add another dimension to the current clergy team.

“In addition to rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Megan comes to us with an advanced degree in Jewish education, positioning her well to lead the important work of educating and engaging Temple Beth-El’s youth and young families,” says Rabbi Stoller.

Growing up with a love of Jewish music ignited her love for song leading, leading communities in music and prayer.

“Rabbi Megan’s song-leading and summer camp experience are sure to win over the hearts of congregants, young and old,” adds Cantor Davis.

What drew Rabbi Megan to Temple Beth-El was the focus on education and the chance to learn from and be mentored by Rabbi Stoller. She looks forward to getting to

know the Great Neck community, which has a similar feel to the suburban Seattle area where she was raised.

“I hope to help strengthen youth and teen education at Temple Beth-El, bringing in new programming and continuing what has already been successful,” beams Rabbi Megan. “I am excited to share my love and passion for Judaism, for Jewish music and for Jewish education.”

The community is welcome to meet Rabbi Megan at her first Erev Shabbat service, which will be followed by a delicious congregational dinner catered by W Kosher Events, on Friday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. To register for the dinner, which costs $10 a person, click bit.ly/3IWR8aP.

Temple Beth-El, Great Neck’s oldest synagogue, which has been serving the community for more than 90 years, is located at 5 Old Mill Road. For more information, call 516-487-0900, visit www.tbegreatneck.org or email info@tbegreatneck.org.

—Submitted by Temple Beth-El of Great Neck

Rabbi Megan Brumer joins Temple Beth-El as assistant rabbi on July 1.

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Tous Les Jours Opens In Great Neck

Growing French-Asian bakery franchise proudly expands in Nassau County ANTON MEDIA GROUP STAFF

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Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has opened its ninth New York State outpost in Great Neck. The new bakery is owned and operated by New York residents Jinxia Li, Yi Chen and Yao Chen, who plan to open additional Tous les Jours locations in Nassau County to continue expanding the brand’s presence on Long Island.

“As Tous les Jours’s worldwide footprint continues to grow, we are highly motivated to expand its popularity on Long Island with the opening of our Great Neck location,” said Li. “The Great Neck neighborhood is teeming with families eager to support businesses in their community. I have ten years of restaurant experience, so when I learned about Tous les Jours and began communicating with the company, it was immediately evident to me that the bakery would be a success in my neighborhood. I

am honored to bring Tous les Jours to the community and invite our fellow residents to experience the reasons we fell in love with this concept.”

With a brand promise to provide freshly baked goods and unique coffee and beverage options every day, Tous les Jours takes great pride in dreaming up delicious pastries, cakes and desserts, which are artfully designed to provide the most memorable experience for every guest, or anyone who receives a Tous les Jours creation. While there is certainly something for everyone at Tous les Jours, one of the brand’s bestselling items is its signature Cloud Cake, which consists of a fluffy, delicate sponge cake filled with freshly made whipped Cloud cream flavors like milk, chocolate, strawberry and green tea. Tous les Jours serves many authentic French-Asian baked goods, such as milk bread, macarons, loaves, and croissants, along with its own unique creations and innovative seasonal offerings.

With more than 20 years of franchising experience, Tous les Jours franchises more than 80 stores in the U.S. and more than 1,650 bakeries all around the world. Due to its extensive franchising knowledge, unique positioning and cultivated leadership team,

the brand continues to attract franchise partners who are interested in diversifying their portfolios with a proven concept in the popular bakery market.

LEGAL NOTICES

GREAT NECK

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC AUCTION NO-

TICE OF SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT

SECURITY BY VIRTUE

OF DEFAULT in a security agreement executed on August 19, 2010 by Marilyn Kach, and in accordance with its rights as holder of the security, NATIONSTAR

MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A

MR. COOPER, by Kim Carrino Auctioneer License 1004275, Auctioneer, will conduct a public sale of the security consisting of 400 shares of common stock in 58 Grace Avenue Corp. and all rights title and interest in and to a proprietary lease between corporation and debtor for UNIT 1E in a building known as and by the street address, 58 Grace Avenue, UNIT 1E, GREAT NECK, NY 11021 together with fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with UNIT 1E on July 14, 2023 at 9:00AM North Side Steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, in satisfaction of an indebtedness in the principal amount of $63,766.94 plus interest from July 01,

2018 and costs, subject to open maintenance charges.

The secured party reserves the right to bid. Ten percent (10%) deposit by bank or certified funds required at Auction, payable to the attorneys for the secured party. Closing within 30 days. Such sale shall be subject to the terms of sale. GROSS POLOWY, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 204-1700 AT-

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Mehdi Gabyzadeh a/k/a Mehdi Gabayzadeh; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 21, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 27, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 5 Pheasant Run, Kings Point, NY 11024. All that

certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Kings Point, New York, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 1 Block 178 Lot 48. Approximate amount of judgment $2,848,401.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003161/2007. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

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Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard

Rochester, New York 14624

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Dated: May 18, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

The North Hempstead Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) formally

known as Senior Housing (for individuals over 62 years of age and/or disabled adults as determined by the Social Security Administration) from Monday, July 17, 2023 through Friday, August 4, 2023.

Please Note: Applications will be available to the public online (24 hours per day) beginning on Monday, July 17, 2023 @ 9am through Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 4pm (Eastern Standard Time) at: https://northhempstead.housingmanager.com/application/ landing Staff will be available for applicants needing assistance from Monday-Friday July 17, 2023 through August 4, 2023 between the hours of 10am and 12pm at: North Hempstead Housing Authority, 899 Broadway, Ste. 121 Westbury, NY 11590 For eligible households 62 older and /or disabled. The North Hempstead Housing Authority does business in accordance with the Federal Housing Law.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Vil-

lage Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use

Permit for Huiting Abreu, to operate an Eyelash Extension salon to be known Miu Miu’s Eyelash Extension located at 46c Middle Neck Rd.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA

Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 6-28-2023-1T-#241538-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Great Neck Plaza will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Village Hall, Two Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, New York to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Jonathan Shaoulian , to operate a Pizzeria to be known as Bravo Pizza located at 25 Cuttermill Rd.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA

Ted Rosen, Mayor Patricia O’Byrne, Clerk-Treasurer 6-28-2023-1T-#241539-GN

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Water Authority of Great Neck North will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall of the Village of Kings Point, 32 Steppingstone Lane, Kings Point, New York 11024, with regard to proposed changes to the rates and charges for the use of the facilities of, the services rendered by, and the commodities furnished by the Water Authority. Copies of the proposed changes are on file and can be examined at the Offices of the Water Authority, 50 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, New York 11021, during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding weekends and public holidays, and are posted on the Authority’s website: http://www.waterauthorityofgreatnecknorth. com.

At the time and place of the public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

If anyone who wishes to at-

tend the hearing requires special accommodations because of a disability, please contact Debra Ray at the Water Authority office, 516-487-7973, at least two full business days before the day of the hearing.

Dated: June 21, 2023

By resolution of the Board of Directors Water Authority of Great Neck North Michael C. Kalnick, Chairperson 6-28-2023-1T-#241543-GN

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Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Treatment Building at Campbell Station H2M Project No.: MLWD2201 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District (Owner) at the office of the Water District, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, until 4:00 p.m., prevailing time on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Thursday, June 29, 2023 from the following website: melville.h2mplanroom.com as an

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The Tous les Jours Great Neck store is

located at 41 Great Neck Road and can be reached at 516-570-6204. The location is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit www. tljus.com for more information, to view the full menu and find your nearest location.

Tous les Jours is located at 41 Great Neck Rd. (Photos by Christy Hinko) Case of sweet treats and breads.

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online download for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), paid by credit card. Bidders that download the digital Bidding Documents will be automatically added to the bidder’s list. Questions shall be directed to REVplans, Tel: 1-877272-0216, Email: support@ revplans.com. Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit #7, Warwick, New York 10990, upon deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents.

Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects engineers. Mail the deposit to the office of the District’s Engineer, H2M architects engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, New York 11747, attn: Melissa Ames. Please simultaneously email a scanned copy of the deposit check to the following: mames@h2m. com and jtodaro@h2m.com. Upon electronic receipt of the scanned check, H2M will forward a copy to REVplans to initiate the addition of the bidder to the bidder’s list, and release the printing of hard copy Bidding Documents. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. If a

hardcopy of the deposit is not received by H2M, the District reserves the right to reject the bid submission. Deposits for the plans and specifications will be completely refunded to bidders and non-bidders who make a request to H2M to get the deposit check back and return the hard copy plans and specifications in good condition to H2M architects engineers within ten (10) days (Weekends Holidays excepted) following the bid date. No deposit will be refunded after ten (10) days following the bid opening. Please note REVplans and melville.h2mplanroom.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with H2M for hard copies of addenda to be issued.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by certified chec , ban chec , or bid bond, made payable to the Manhasset-Lakeville Water

District, in an amount not less than five percent 5 of the total bid price. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked only with the names and address of the bidder, the project title and the contract number. The Bid Deposit will serve as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Said security to be forfeited to the District as liquidated damages in case of failure of the successful bidder to enter into a contract for the execution of the work within ten (10) days (Weekends Holidays excepted) after written notice from the Board to do so has been mailed to the bidder’s address as stated in its proposal. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner. No bid may be withdrawn after its acceptance or for a period of forty-five (45) days after being publicly opened and read.

Interested parties are strongly recommended to attend the pre-bid site visit, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Campbell

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Case of baked goods.

Strawberries and cream on a croissant.

Prepped sandwiches.

Case of beautifully decorated cakes.

Single slice of the Green Tea Cream Cake. Macarons.

Chocolate Cloud Cake.

Sausage bread.

Almond bakery goods.

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SCHOOL NEWS

In late May, North High School Thespian Troupe 201 inducted 20 students into the International Thespian Society. In addition to welcoming new members, the Thespian Awards and Induction Ceremony also celebrated a successful year of theatre productions and student achievement on the North High stage.

“In my first year as the theatre director at North High, it’s been a pleasure to know this work has been recognized with praise by our Great Neck Community for its entertainment and the theatrical excellence achieved through our productions,” said Christopher Giordano, troupe director. “This excellence will continue through the dedication of our new troupe members, an establishment of our troupe constitution and bylaws, and the continued pursuit of professionalism and respect for the craft.”

Requirements for initiation into the North High Thespian Troupe include participation in two Junior Players productions plus the accrual of 10 points, with each point representing approximately 10 hours in either performance, stage crew, house management, and/or playing in the orchestra for a production.

This year’s Thespian inductees, recognized for earning at least 10 points, are William Benjamin, Gabe Bergman, Owen Flood, Rachel Gabo, Antonio Kawai, Sabrina Livian, Shai Shoshani, and Maverick Williams. Inductees who achieved the title

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of Honor Thespians by accumulating 60 or more points are Dean Campodonico, Samuel Friedmann, Anna Goldman, Clara Goldman, Kylie Hoffman, Joy Huang, Emily Hyman, Talia Lana Elyaho, Owen Roubeni, Emely Renteria, and Daliah Segal. Inductees who achieved the title of National Honor Thespians by accumulating 120 or more points are Ava Hoffman and Nina Zar.

The highest award of the evening, “Thespian of the Year,” went to senior Jack Brenner, as he made significant contributions to North High’s theatre department both on and off stage his entire high school career.

North High Thespian Troupe 201 has been a proud member of the International Thespian Society for several decades. Executive board members for the 2022–23 school year are president Jack Brenner,

vice president Maverick Williams, secretary Anna Goldman, treasurer Clara Goldman, events coordinator Emely Renteria, and technical theatre coordinator Emily Hyman. The troupe director is Christopher Giordano, North High’s Drama and Theatre director.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public Schools District

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Station at 500 Gosling Hill Dr, Roslyn, NY 11576. Project scope, contractual obligations, construction guidelines, contractor coordination, addendums, site usage, and construction timelines will be discussed, in addition to any contractor concerns.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MANHASSETLAKEVILLE

WATER DISTRICT

Mark S. Sauvigne, Chairman

Brian J. Morris, Treasurer Steven Flynn, Secretary

DATED: JUNE 29, 2023

6-28-2023-1T-#241556-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

RESTAURANT LICENSE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Great Neck Estates

Date: July 10, 2023

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York

Subject: Application of lnkaFe LLC, 91 South Covert Avenue, Elmont, New York for a restaurant license pursuant to Village Code 17 4-1, for premises located at 178 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Estates, New York

At the said time and place,

all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

The proposed restaurant license is a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: June 22, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kathleen L. Santelli, Village Administrato 6-28-2023-1T-#241570-GN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 to con-

sider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

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

APPEAL #21406 - Jenelle Balk; 80 Station Road, Great Neck; Section 1, Block 104, Lot 72; Zoned: Residence-A Variances from §§70100.2(A)(2) and 70-100.2(A) (4)[a] to legalize fencing located in the front yard that is too tall.

APPEAL #21407 Ok Ja

Kim; 72 Tobin Ave., Great Neck, Section 2, Block 284, Lot 405; Zoned Residence-B Variances from 70-39.B and 70-40.A to construct additions that would make the house too big and would be located too close to the street.

APPEAL #21412 Plymouth Realty Co, LLC (Kenetic Physical Therapy P.C.); 489 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck, Section 2, Block 51, Lot 209; Zoned Business-A

Variance from 70-103(A) (1) to construct interior alterations for a new physical therapy office with not enough parking.

APPEAL #21413 Leonard Sessa (Leonard’s Palazzo); 555 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, Section 2, Block 359, Lot 20; Zoned Business-A

Variance from 70-202.1(C) to construct a retaining wall that is too high.

Plans are available for public viewing at https://northhempsteadny.gov/bzs. Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail at BZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.

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

Any member of the public is able to attend and participate in a BZA hearing by appearing on the scheduled date and time. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments are accepted by email up to 60 minutes prior to the hearing. Timely comment submissions will be made part of the record.

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 6-28-2023-1T-#241573-GN

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NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on the 11th day of July, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the adoption of

the following ordinance: BROOK LANE, GREAT NECK, NEW YORK

l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following:

PROPOSAL:

ADOPT:

1. BROOK LANE EAST SIDE NO PARKING ANYTIME

From the south curbline of Old Mill Road, south, to the north curbline of Road on the Hill.

2. ROAD ON THE HILL NORTH SIDE NO PARKING ANYTIME

From the east curbline of Brook Lane, east, to its terminus.

3. ROAD ON THE HILL SOUTH SIDE NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER

From the east curbline of Brook Lane, east, for a distance of 40 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not in excess of Thirty ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant to Section 133 of the Town

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Law of the State of New York. Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of North Hempstead.

Dated: June 6, 2023

Manhasset, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD RAGINI SRIVASTAVA TOWN CLERK 6-28-2023-1T-#241579-GN

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, State of New York, will meet at the Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on July 11, 2023, at 7 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding the increase and improvement of facilities of the Great Neck Park District, consisting of the acquisition of certain real property to permit the District to increase its existing Steppingstone Park, at an estimated maximum cost of $3,250,000; and all of the foregoing to include any ancillary or related work required in connection therewith. The amount of bonds to be authorized by the Town for the acquisition of said

parcels is $2,750,000 with the $500,000 balance of the cost to be paid from available funds of the District. At said public hearing, the Town Board will hear all persons interested in said subject matter thereof.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Ragini Srivastava Town Clerk 6-28-2023-1T-#241580-GN

North High theatre director Christopher Giordano and Thespian Troupe 201 president Jack Brenner (left) join inductees on stage as they recite the Thespian Pledge. (Contributed photo)

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