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Preparing For Back To School

Fountain of Kindness helps children in the community get ready for school

School Supply Drive

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

Fountain of Kindness, a local organization, has begun its annual School Supply Drive to help give necessary school supplies to children in need.

In 2018, Fountain of Kindness was formed to address the needs of the rapidly growing Jewish community in Great Neck. The founder of Fountain of Kindness, Melody Aziz had a vision to spread kindness and encourage others to do the same.

Since its start in 2018, Fountain of Kindness has made a difference in the Jewish community and beyond. With the help of volunteers and supporters, the organization has created gift baskets for hospitalized children, supplied meals to hospitalized patients and their families, helped fulfill the wishes of sick children, and more.

“We like to bring the community together to spread kindness to people going through hardship. So whether it’s people in the hospital, someone who passed away, people that need help paying for fertility treatment and families in financial need,” said Aziz. “Whatever the hardship is, we try to help in any capacity that we can.”

Aziz shared that Fountain of Kindness started with three people and has expanded to about 600 dedicated volunteers. While Great Neck is where the organization began and grew, it has expanded to helping people all over New York.

“We’ve helped families in Queens, Brooklyn, New York City, Far Rockaway, West Hempstead, Plainview, Port Washington, and Roslyn,” Aziz said, listing just some of the places Fountain of Kindness has reached.

With families getting ready for the school year, Fountain of Kindness has announced its annual School Supply Drive. The drive has a variety of ways for people and families to participate. People can sponsor a backpack, receive a list of supplies, and organize a backpack full of new supplies for a child in need. Some donate money

specifically for school supplies that Fountain of Kindness volunteers will use to fill a backpack, and some people or groups can organize a drive to support Fountain of Kindness.

“If someone wants to host a drive where they invite their friends to come and bring stuff, that would be wonderful,” said Aziz. “The more we get, the more the families benefit.”

Supplies such as notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, erasers and supply boxes are just some of the necessities children need for school. Although donations at the start of the school year are helpful, supplies must be restocked throughout the school year.

“Even during the school year, we’re collecting because people always need to replenish their supplies. We’re constantly collecting,” said Aziz.

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip (District 10) is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive with support of the Fountain of Kindness, open now through Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Fountain of Kindness will distribute the donations to all students who are in need.

Donation locations include Great Neck House (14 Arrandale Ave.), Parkwood Sports Complex (65 Arrandale Ave.), the Manhasset Public Library (30 Onderdonk Ave.), the Great Neck Library (Main Building, 159 Bayview Ave.) and the Great Neck Library (Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Rd.)

New and unused items are accepted. Some in-need items include:

• Five composition notebook wide

• Five composition notebook regular

• Loose leaf paper

• Marble notebooks

• Number 2 pencils

• Markers

• Crayons

• Colored pencils

• Glue sticks

• Elmers glue

• Index cards

• Sticky notes

• Erasers

• Pencil sharpeners

• Supply box holder

• Bookbags

—Information compiled from the Great Neck Library website (greatnecklibrary.org) and the Fountain of Kindness website (fountainofkindness.org)

To receive additional support to provide services, meals and products to families in need, Fountain of Kindness hosts fundraisers throughout the year, such as Sweat Box Teens and CPR Classes.

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, Fountain of Kindness is hosting its third annual Sweat Box Teens, a teen outdoor workout class led by an instructor. And on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the organization is hosting a CPR Class, where an instructor will teach infant, child and adult CPR.

With the money received from the Fountain of Kindness fundraisers, the volunteers are able to purchase meals for families, toys for children, and care packages for people in the hospital.

When you browse the Fountain of Kindness on Facebook or Instagram, you see a lot of pictures of children putting baskets and packages together to donate. Fountain

of Kindness helps teach children the importance of giving to those in need.

Foutain of Kindness thanks Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip (District 10) for her continued support and her partnerships to host drives for

the community.

To learn more about Fountain of Kindness or to get involved, visit fountainnofkindness.org or follow them on Facebook (Fountain of Kindness) or Instagram (@ fountainofkindness)

Volunteers organizing back to school supplies.

Toys and games donated to a hospital by Fountain of Kindess. (Photos from Fountain of Kindness’s Facebook)

Care package of necessities for hospital patients.

A volunteer’s car packed with groceries for Great Neck families in need.

Town Releases Quails At Hempstead Harbor Trail To Combat Ticks

Officials from the Town of North Hempstead joined with Ranger Eric Powers last week at the Hempstead Harbor Trail for the Town’s seventh annual quail release, during which 150 Northern Bobwhite Quail were released into the forest to combat ticks.

The Town has raised Northern Bobwhite Quail for the past seven years to help several of the Town’s parks combat ticks without the use of pesticides. The quail release is part of the Town’s broader environmental initiative to use natural methods to control invasive species and disease-carrying pests.

This year, the Town raised approximately 50 quail in the Clark Botanic Garden quail flight pen, while the remaining quail were raised in Smithtown. The flight pen was built by Eagle Scout Daniel Reilly of Troop

Grand Opening Event For New Pickleball Courts At Tully Park

423 from Plainview-Old Bethpage as part of his Eagle Scout project.

The North Hempstead quail program is led by Ranger Eric Powers of the Center for Environmental Education & Discovery (CEED) and host of the Town’s nature program “Off the Trail.” Mr. Powers also works with dozens of schools across Long Island who set up incubators in their classrooms and raise the quail as part of their animal life cycle studies that teaches science, environmental studies and responsible stewardship. Residents can help support Mr. Powers and CEED by visiting www.CEEDLI.org

To watch a video from the release: www. youtube.com/townofnorthhempstead. For more information call the Town’s 311 Call Center.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

The Town of North Hempstead and the Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation were proud to host a grand opening event for the new pickleball courts at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park on July 27. Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Members Robert Troiano, Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, David Adhami along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava helped cut the ribbon and joined in on the festivities by playing the first inaugural game on the courts.

The event included refreshments and giveaways from Athleta and Lisa Ferraro from Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Real Estate.

Hempstead residents only. No guests will be allowed at this time. A North Hempstead issued Tully pickleball ID card is required.

The Tully Park pickleball ID cards are required to participate in pickleball at the park. The cards are complementary and available at the Tully Park Aquatic Activities Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three proofs of residency are required to obtain an ID card including: property tax bill, deed or current lease; current utility bill; driver’s license, non-driver’s ID, or birth certificate.

Town Hosts

Free Citizen Preparedness Training Program

Town of North Hempstead is proud to announce that they will be partnering with New York State to present a Citizen Preparedness Training Program on Wednesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, located at 1801 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park.

The two-hour training session is being offered by New York State so that residents can have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. It is open to any age. Any family who participates will receive a free NYS Disaster Preparedness Kit which will contain key items to assist individuals in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

(Contributed graphic)

—Submitted

The new pickleball courts at Tully Park feature 14 lighted courts that are open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last court assignments at 8 p.m.). The courts are open to North

For more information on obtaining an ID card or for court rules please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

All participants must register in advance

at https://www.dhses.ny.gov/citizen-pre-

paredness-training-calendar. For more information, please call 311.

by the Town of North Hempstead

From the left: Councilmember Robert Troiano, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember David Adhami, Councilmember Peter Zuckerman, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Kelly Gillen, and Councilmember Dennis Walsh at the grand opening event for the new pickleball courts at Tully Park.

Town electeds join with children from the “Yes We Can” summer program to help release Northern Bobwhite Quail to naturally combat the tick population. (Contributed photo)

The new pickleball courts at Tully Park feature 14 lighted courts. (Contributed photos)

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FRIDAY,

AUG. 18

Temple Beth-El’s Open House Shabbat

5:30 p.m. (Temple Beth-El of Great Neck)

The greater community can join temple members and clergy to experience all that Temple Beth-El has to offer. Weather permitting, little ones can enjoy the spectacular playground and guests of all ages can cool off with a sweet treat from the

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

MONDAY, AUG. 21

11 a.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park)

A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Hometown USA Salute to the Troops. Call 311 for more information.

Jr. Levels Sampler Pack

5:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Library, Levels Teen Center) From participating in your own Olympic Games to cracking the code of the Egg Drop Challenge, we will explore, create and experience a different workshop every week! For rising fifthand sixth-graders only.

6 p.m. (Steppingstone Park) The Great Neck Park District’s summer events for kids and families. Monday Event:

Marshmallow roast. Visit gnparks.org for more information.

Preparing for Financial Independence

7-8 p.m. (Main Library, Large Multipurpose Room 34) A workshop for teens. Learn financial fundamentals including setting goals, making a budget, paying bills and other real-world skills to help prepare you for financial independence. Presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

TUESDAY, AUG. 22

Jeopardy

10:30-11:30 a.m. (Great Neck Social Center) Join the Great Neck Social Center for an exciting game of Jeopardy. Trivia is a great exercise for your brain. Registration required, call 516-487-0025.

Bingo Night

7 p.m. (Temple Isaiah) Temple Isaiah will hold an Italian-themed Bingo night and everyone is invited.

A $30 admission fee includes pizza, wine and soda, ice cream dessert and one free Bingo card. RSVPs

are required; call the office at 487-5373 or email to isaiahgn@yahoo.com.

Summer Concert Series

8 p.m. (Firefighters Park) The Village of Great Neck Plaza’s summer concert series. Manhattan Skyline: All-Star group with former members of The Capris, The Chimes, The Salutations and Lou Christine.

THURSDAY, AUG. 24

Treasures of the Rainforest

11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Station Branch Community Room) Join the Sweetbriar Nature Center to learn about tropical rain forests and meet a python, a tree frog, a tarantula, a hissing cockroach, and more. This program is suitable for children ages 7-12 years. Visit greatnecklibrary.org to register.

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ReWild: Sparking Sustainability Across Long Island

LAUREN FELDMAN

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It starts with the very ground of our being, the Earth we all live on.”

Rooted in the soil we grow, ReWild Long Island has helped create more than 10 sustainable gardens and 4 chapters dedicated to creating earth-friendly habitats in their yards. The mission of ReWild Long Island is to work with communities on Long Island to protect and improve the biodiversity, resilience and health of regional ecosystems by adopting sustainable landscaping practices centered around native plants. This is achieved through practical and positive demonstrations.

Over the last few months, ReWild’s Summer internship program has participants hard at work in their communities. Collaborating with a variety of groups from the Science Museum of Long Island to the Sands Point Preserve, these young, eco-conscious individuals are planting Oysters, re-establishing local bio systems, and showing the strength of Long Island preservation. The internship program has grown substantially since its launch in 2020. Once only 16 eco-superheroes were ready to make an impact; now about 40 have signed up to work with ReWild into the month of October.

Raju Rajan, founder and Board President

of ReWild Long Island, credits growing eco-awareness as a source of the program’s success. “[There is] a growing awareness of climate change and bio-diversity loss. As people come in to the suburbs, they are realizing that a lot of green spaces are being taken for granted. Lightning bugs are dissappearing, moths are dissappearing... As a community, we are becoming more aware of what is happening. Especially younger people who have a sense of climate anxiety about all this. But the fact that you can turn [climate anxiety] into action, in your own backyard — in your own community spaces

— and actually help change those things... that is very powerful.”

Rajan also adds that putting one’s hands to the soil can be a very rewarding process for those willing to give it a try. “It doesn’t take very long to grow tomatoes or corn, or pull out invasives. This is happening in a matter of weeks, and you are able to see the changes you are directly making.”

The organization takes action through a variety of means. One is education, providing the community with information about the value of sustainable landscaping together with in-depth information on how

to accomplish this. Such information includes, for instance, plant selection, design, composting, water use, vendor selection and other practical advice on implementation in private and public spaces. Educational resources include their website, blogs, zoom sessions, social media and in-person meetings.

Another aim of the organization is enablement. This includes procuring and making available the resources for sustainable landscaping so that they are cost-affordable and locally relevant. Enablement actions include ReWild’s native plant sales, where they obtain hard-to-find native plants from specialized nurseries at wholesale prices and make them available to the general public. ReWild also contracts with native plant experts to create and customize garden designs based on native plants, and makes affordable consulting services available.

Finally, there are eco-system development efforts. Conventional landscaping is a $100 billion business annually. A sustainable future requires multiple facets of this industry to move towards sustainability. This includes landscapers, architects, garden centers, nurseries/growers, real estate developers, landscape equipment manufacturers, chain stores, chemical manufacturers etc., that are invested in conventional chemical-based monocultures. ReWild forms alliances and partnerships to bring conventional landscaping industry from extractive and monocultural practices to regenerative and resilient practices. This

(Images courtesy of ReWild Long Island)

The Ethical Humanist Society’s Green Committee hard at work.

sustainable system is an essential tool to realizing ReWild’s mission. A big aspect of ReWild’s ecosystem is partnership with other community organizations that work towards similar goals with, perhaps, differences in emphasis. ReWild believes in actively seeking and creating linkages so that duplicative efforts are minimized while impact is maximized. ReWild also believes in engaging our political representatives to educate them and improve the quality of laws that impact the environment.

So what does this mean for the every day home (or garden) owner? What can we all do to work towards a more sustainable ecosystem on Long Island?

The organization names five practices as key to sustainability:

Compost: Our yards and kitchens produce a steady stream of organic waste that can be turned into fertile soil that sequesters carbon and creates habitat under ground. Soil is the foundation of all civilization. ReWild promotes practices such as composting, vermiculture and bokashi fermentation to turn organic waste streams into valuable fertilizer for our gardens.

Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: Sustainable gardening should not become yet another excuse for buying stuff we don’t really need. Planting perennials reduces the carbon footprint associated with annual plants

purchased from box stores each year. Our yards and kitchens produce a steady stream of organic and plastic waste that should be reduced and recycled with creative “second uses” for things that would otherwise be junked.

Organic Gardening: ReWild also believes that locally grown healthy food enhances our health and our connection to the land. They encourage residents to grow food alongside their native plants that attract pollinators and use composted yard waste to mulch and fertilize gardens. We need to stop spraying chemicals that hurt pollinators and devastate the ecosystem. ReWild has also created strong partnerships with local organizations that focus on issues of food security and sustainability to help mitigate hunger in our community.

Water Wisely: Long Island’s aquifers, streams and ocean waters need to be protected from pollution and recharged as part of the water cycle. The use of rain barrels, biospheres, rain gardens and smart irrigation systems, coupled with native plantings, provide an feasible pathway towards landscaping that protects rather than degrades our waters.

Plant Natives: ReWild works to introduce native plant based gardens in public and private spaces, transforming them into thriving micro-habitats for a variety of insects, bees, birds and butterflies. In

addition, their mission is to educate the public at large in the value of ReWilding, as well as to advocate for change in community practices and regulations. They seek to achieve the benefits of conserving water, using fewer chemicals & pesticides, as well as bringing more bees/birds/butterflies to our neighborhoods.

It only takes a handful of like-minded people to raise the awareness and inspire

repair and restoration. ReWild aims to shift the cultural narrative away from perfectly maintained spaces that are barren of pollinators, towards responsibility and dedication to life-sustaining habits. It is also paramount to engage our political representatives and work together to refine laws to better protect our environment.

—Information also provided by rewildlongisland.org

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With No End To Scorching Temps In Sight, Boaters Must Be Prepared

Five tips for boating in severe heat

As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone’s safety as temperatures climb.

1. Create shade. Direct sunlight can make the air feel 10- to 15 degrees warmer. Reduce the time you spend in it. If you don’t have a cabin or bimini top that offers sun protection, use wide-brimmed hats; loose fitting, moisture-wicking clothing (try a UPF-rated long sleeve shirt); or fishing neck gaiters are next best. Of course, reef-friendly sunblock is a must for burn prevention.

2. Keep extra water aboard. Yeah, that’s a no-brainer. However, you’d be surprised

like out of a firehose on super hot days! (Good boating housekeeping tip: Keep a supply of bottled water in a locker or dry bilge area next to the hull, below the waterline. The water will stay cooler than the air temperature, and it makes it easy

3. Know how to stay cool, safely. Of course, boaters can take advantage of the best way to stay cool: jump in! Just don’t jump off a moving vessel. Find a safe, out-the-way anchorage, drop the hook

4. Know the signs of heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body is unable to cool down. It can happen either gradually or suddenly. Telltale signs are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, fainting, skin hot to the touch, nausea or vomiting. Infants and children are especially susceptible. Immediately moving the victim to a cooler environment and providing lots of fluids can help buy time for a heatstroke victim until you reach first responders.

5. Have a way to communicate. If you have an unexpected breakdown or other issue, this is not the time of year to be stuck out on the water. Not only is the temperature a significant stressor, atmospheric conditions, especially in the afternoon hours, can bring sudden and powerful storms. Ensure your VHF is operational, and bring your cellphone, keeping it dry and charged.

—Submitted by BoatUS

(Photo credit Alex Nuñez)

Hamburgers vs. Hot Dogs

Ahh, the great outdoor barbeque season is in full swing on Long Island.

It starts on Memorial Day weekend and ends sometime in October. Long Islanders of all shapes and sizes, regardless of financial status, gather with friends and family in backyards to charbroil just about anything.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer the carcinogenic fumes of charcoal or the inherent danger of propane; we gather to watch the host’s grill master work their flame-broiled magic on many different culinary delights. Some grates contain chicken or tightly wound reels of sausage. Others have taken the time to create skewers combining shrimp with pearl onions and squares of bell peppers. Don’t forget the grill masters that use wooden planks to cook salmon or grill baskets for sliced vegetables. It takes a seasoned professional to properly cook steak on a grill, like my friend Billy Taylor or my son Kevin. Many have tried, but few have succeeded.

Regardless of the chef’s menu (or ability), these gatherings offer hot dogs and hamburgers.

Of course, there have been endless debates about which of

Summer is a time of pure bliss and joy. The sun shines brightly, casting its warm and golden rays upon us, enveloping us in a comforting and soothing embrace. The world comes alive with vibrant colors and fragrant scents. The gentle breeze carries the laughter of children playing and the sweet aroma of blooming flowers. It is a season of endless possibilities and adventures, where time seems to slow down. The days are longer, allowing us to bask in the beauty of nature and indulge in various outdoor activities. From beach trips to barbecues, picnics to pool parties, summer brings people closer together, fostering a sense of community and connection. It is a time to create unforgettable memories with loved ones, to rejuvenate and recharge our spirits. In the enchanting realm of summer, the worries and stresses of everyday life fade away, leaving only a sense of freedom, happiness, and pure bliss.

Summer, oh how it frustrates and drains me! The scorching heat is unbearable, making it impossible to step foot outside without immediately breaking into a sweat. The air feels heavy and suffocating, leaving me longing for a breath of

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these grilling staples is healthier for you. Studies indicate hot dogs have fewer calories, but hamburgers can be a better choice, especially when made from lean meat. You can hand-craft hamburgers with whatever ground meat you desire, whereas hot dogs are pretty much out of the package, so their sodium level is higher. For those of you who can make your own hot dogs, more power to you.

Enjoying hot dogs and hamburgers at a barbeque is not about eating healthy; it never has been. You can eat healthy the other six days of the week. This day is about eating whatever comes off that grill, right?

Which one do you prefer?

Hamburgers are obviously more popular than almost any other food when considering the proliferation of fast food and specialty places every 500 feet. The only place I can think of that specializes in hot dogs is Nathans, and they are few and far between. Besides the occasional food truck on the side of the road, getting two hot dogs and a soda for lunch is hard to find.

It’s no mystery that I love a good hamburger and prefer Burger King over McDonald’s when making fast food decisions. A good backyard BBQ should provide a robust platter of burger accessories like pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomato. However, I’m happy if I have cheese and ketchup.

But I secretly love a good, crisp, snappy hot dog.

Nothing against those plump Ballpark franks, but give me a long, hanging-over-the-bun dog any day. I’ll put almost anything on a hot dog – except ketchup. I love those dirty-water dogs from the cart with sauerkraut or onions. I was never a fan of relish, but give me squeeze cheese and smother it in chili!

Once in Baltimore, just outside of Camden Yards before a ballgame, Kevin and I had to try

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days of fall.

Truth be told, I didn’t write one word of the paragraph in praise of summer or the lament about summer. Nor did I plagiarize from some other author. No, I asked “AI” (an artificial intelligence app) to write me a positive and a negative paragraph about summer.

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fresh, cool air. The sun’s relentless rays beat down on me, leaving me exhausted and fatigued. My once favorite outdoor activities become unbearable as the intense heat drains every ounce of energy from my body. The mosquitoes seem to thrive during this time, invading my personal space and leaving me covered in itchy bites. And let’s not forget the never-ending chorus of lawnmowers and construction work that constantly disturbs any attempt at peace and tranquility. Summer, you are a season of discomfort and inconvenience, testing my patience and leaving me yearning for the crisp, refreshing

an “Oriole” dog – cream cheese, peanut butter, and jelly before a ballgame. Disgusting, right? Wrong! It was actually much better than I thought. While on vacation in Denver, Kevin and his wife Arielle visited a place called “Biker Jim’s Gourmet Hot Dogs,” where you can sample dogs made from elk, wild boar, ostrich, or a combination of rattlesnake and pheasant. Arielle had the wild boar with cream cheese and caramelized onions, while Kevin tried the elk dog. The official report was that they were fantastic.

So, as the calendar turns into August and we celebrate the last few weeks of summer, enjoy your fancy grilled shish-kabob, salmon, or sausage and peppers while fighting off the yellowjackets and sipping mojitos. There is still plenty of room on the barbeque for grilled chicken and steak. Wrap those baking potatoes in foil and put them on the top rack. Don’t forget the corn-on-the-cob!

Me? I’ll pick at the chips and dip as everyone scrambles for the burnt chicken and makes a plate with salad. I’ll bide my time until you clear the grate and start lining up the dogs and burgers.

And don’t forget the cream cheese.

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What do you think? Did “AI” get it right? Do I need to write anymore? As I waited the less than two seconds for “AI” to honor my request to write these paragraphs, I was filled with anticipation to see if I would be moved, enlightened, amused, or disturbed by what I’d see on my computer screen. My ultimate reaction was: “well duh!” “AI” produced a list of summertime realties which any of us could put together in couple of minutes. Yes “ai” was faster, but not really insightful. It wasn’t wrong in what it wrote, but so what? Beaches and barbecues, mosquitos and muggy weather. Yes. Those things happen in summer.

But what about the firsts and lasts of summer? These are the things that claim us more than a hot dog or sunscreen: Youngest child finally has courage to jump off diving board. Eldest child hangs

out in backyard with friends, about to disperse off to a dozen colleges, never to be together in the same way again. Elderly mom complains of being cold even though the temperature is 95 degrees – might she be gone by Labor Day? Car screeching…seemingly endless pause…crash! Sirens. Is it anyone I know? Even if not, someone is bleeding August blood. Best friends selling their lakeside place. We won’t ever be back there again. Carnival goldfish gone – surprised it lasted this long. Braces in…braces off. Last baseball game before outgrowing the league.

All of these moments mark lives moving on through the summer and there is a haunting realization that we will not pass this way again. Our kids are growing up too fast. We are losing treasured people and treasured moments. For sure there will be new joys in the summers to come, but neither we nor “AI” can be sure of what awaits us.

So for now, until “AI” takes over the world, let us each take some time and look at the summer we are now living and breathe it all in, really taste it, let the warmth penetrate our souls, and let us be grateful for these remaining days.

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Proactive Measures Taken To Ensure Safety At Amusement Parks And Fairs Statewide

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and Department of State today remind New Yorkers of proactive measures taken to ensure a fun, safe amusement park and fair season for families and visitors statewide. NYSDOL inspects all rides at stationary parks outside of New York City at least once a year and inspects rides at traveling carnivals or fairs every time the rides are set up at a new location. A ride cannot legally operate without a permit from NYSDOL. In 2022, the Department inspected nearly 7,000 rides across New York State.

“Our inspectors work diligently and thoroughly to ensure that every piece of equipment functions properly before anyone boards these rides,” said New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. “When you see the NYSDOL inspection tag, you know that the ride has been thoroughly inspected and is safe to board.”

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 24,013 injuries caused by mobile amusement park attractions were seen by hospital emergency departments in 2022 alone. Many injuries that occur on amusement park and fair rides are preventable by following simple safety guidelines.

“Amusement parks, fairs and carnivals are an exciting way to spend time with your family during the summer, but a fun day can quickly turn into a bad experience if the proper safety procedures are not followed,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “Before heading to one of these attractions, parents and children alike should be aware of the rules that are in place to keep everyone safe and know the warning signs of a potentially unsafe ride.”

NYSDOL Inspections Are a Three-Step Process:

1. As rides are brought into a fair or festival location, each individual part and component of each individual ride is inspected for defects.

2. The ride is assembled and inspected again to ensure that all components have been assembled and are properly secured.

3. The operator of the ride is required to run the ride, and it is inspected once more while operating. The person operating the ride is also observed to ensure that they are operating the ride correctly. NYSDOL places dated inspection tags on each ride after it has passed inspection. No ride that fails an inspection is permitted to operate, but these tags allow families to see plainly that the ride has been inspected and deemed safe. Information on the tag includes the name of the ride, the name of the inspector, the date it was inspected, and

whether it passed or failed.

New York State is home to more than 50 county and youth fairs that operate from July through the middle of September, with the Long Island Fair closing out the season. Local fairs allow visitors a chance to sample locally grown food. These events also provide an opportunity to learn about local agriculture, including where our food comes from, and how it is grown, harvested, and marketed to the public.

Tips for Safe Visits to Amusement Parks and Fairs

Ride Safe:

Respect the rules: Obey listed age, height, weight, and health restrictions, and follow all directions posted on signs, given by ride operators, or announced through recorded messages. These rules were created for everyone’s safety.

1. Don’t pressure anybody to ride: Never force anyone, especially children, to get on attractions they don’t want to ride.

2. Buckle up: Always use all safety equipment provided on rides and never attempt to get free or loosen restraints or other safety devices. Keep hands, arms, legs, and feet inside rides at all times.

3. Keep loose items off rides: Don’t carry loose items like wallets, glasses, cell phones, or hats with you on any ride. Taking photos or video on a ride is dangerous.

4. Stay seated: Remain seated in the ride until it comes to a complete stop and you

are instructed to exit.

5. Pace yourself: Take frequent breaks if you’re riding high g-force rides, such as roller coasters. Repeated high g-force rides can result in the loss of consciousness, which can lead to serious injury.

6. Stay alert: If you are injured or see any unsafe behavior or conditions on a ride, report it to an employee at the venue immediately.

Beat the Heat:

1. Take breaks: Summer temperatures get hot, and you can end up walking or standing in the sun more than usual at amusements parks or fairs. Take breaks from back-to-back rides like roller coasters to avoid feeling ill. Sit down and grab a beverage if you start to feel tired.

2. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, but don’t drink alcohol and get on rides. Getting on rides while impaired puts yourself and others at risk.

3. Find first aid stations: It’s smart to know where first aid stations are located in case of an emergency.

Child Safety:

1. Know the rules: Make sure children can understand and follow safe behavior for the day, especially when on rides. If you don’t think your child will be able to follow the rules for a ride, do not let them get on. Never sneak children onto rides if they are below the posted height, weight,

or age limits.

2. Watch before you ride: Watch any rides with your child so you both know what to expect before getting on. You can also read any instruction signs aloud with your child and point out the ride operator, exit locations, and entrance locations.

3. Make sure children are seated safely: Make sure children know they must use all safety equipment on rides. Don’t assume a ride is safe for children if you hold on to them. If you hold on to your child, you can’t look after yourself, and you may both be at risk of injury.

4. Have a plan in case your child gets lost: Teach children what to do if they get separated from you. Point out uniformed park employees who can help them and designate a conspicuous spot as a meeting place if your child gets lost. NYSDOL enforces amusement ride safety throughout the state, except in New York City. Labor Department employees inspect all rides at stationary amusement parks at least once a year, and rides at traveling fairs or carnivals are inspected every time the ride is set up in a new location. A ride cannot be operated without a permit from the Department of Labor. More information is available at dol.ny.gov/ride-safe-ny.

All amusement rides that pass inspection and are safe to ride will have a DOL inspection tag that is visible at the ride’s point of entry. If you do not see the tag, please ask the operator to show it to you.

—Submitted by Ride Safe NY

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Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley: Bring Him Home

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The anguish that envelops families when a soldier is declared missing-in-action is an emotional ordeal that defies easy description. The heartbreak is profound, a unique blend of uncertainty, hope, and despair that stretches their emotional resilience to its limits.

Families caught in this agonizing limbo grapple with myriad emotions. Hope initially prevails, clinging to the possibility that their loved one will return, safe and sound. They imagine scenarios where their soldier is still alive, surviving against the odds. Yet, as time stretches on, the emotional toll becomes heavier. The uncertainty chips away at hope, and the weight of not knowing becomes an unbearable burden.

Every news update, every unopened letter and every knock on the door become moments of intense anticipation and dread. Each glimmer of hope that their soldier might be found contrasts sharply with the growing fear that they may never see them again. The absence of closure amplifies the pain, as families are unable to fully mourn or find solace.

The impact on families’ lives is multifaceted. The emotional rollercoaster strains relationships, testing bonds as family members cope differently with the uncertainty. The daily routine becomes a reminder of the absence, leaving a void that seems impossible to fill. Celebrations lose their joy, and even the mundane becomes a reminder of the soldier’s absence.

The heartbreak of missing-in-action is not just an individual struggle—it reverberates through communities and affects the broader support network. The community rallies to provide comfort, but the ache remains. It’s a shared burden of pain and waiting.

Several months ago, I received the following letter at the news desk, which not only piqued my curiosity, but then initiated my research into the other soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines who remain missing-in-action, whose names and stories you can read about here in the following months.

“My name is Jacob Woodward. I am the great nephew of Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley who lived in Mineola prior to the outbreak of World War II. My great uncle lived at 180 Ferncroft Road with his wife and was the manager of the Long Island estate of the [then] secretary of war, Henry Stimson, while his wife worked in the office of the general in charge of Mitchel Air Force Base.

“Originally my great uncle was from Plattsburgh, New York where his family still resides today.

“When the war broke out, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps as an aerial engineer aboard a B-24 Liberator.

“The unit he served in was the 19th Anti-Submarine Squadron.

“On July 20th, 1943, his plane was lost in combat over the Bay Of Biscay after engaging a German U-boat.

“His wife, my great aunt, became a widow but held out hope, hope shared by my great grandparents that he might return.

“He has been missing in action for 79 years, and it will be 80 years this July.

“I am trying to generate interest in his story of service to our country and to renew efforts to locate the wreckage of the plane given advances in undersea mapping.

“Please help bring attention to this forgotten American hero who’s final resting place upon the Earth needs to be found.

As a reporter of all things Long Island and more specifically of our hometowns here in Nassau County, I recognized that this is a story that needed to be heard. As a military veteran, I connected immediately with this plea for help.

I had a chance to speak with Woodward exclusively about his quest to bring his great uncle home. Over the course of many years, he has been successful in gathering many analysis reports and correspondence with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), the government’s office where records of those who are missing in

action and those who are prisoners of war are maintained.

Through my own research following my interview with Woodward, I found several newspaper articles in The New York Times and The Brooklyn Eagle of the initial reports in the days following Bromley’s disappearance along with his crew and the historical account of Bromley’s wife sharing with the newspapers in her days of confusion and despair that she remained hopeful in his, not recovery, but in his rescue.

Woodward’s mission to bring his great uncle home is admirable.

Despite the emotional turmoil, families often find strength in one another and their soldier’s memory. They advocate for answers, searching for closure and

the truth, not just for themselves but for their missing loved one. The heartbreak is transformed into a determination to honor their soldier’s sacrifice and ensure that their memory is preserved.

In these moments of heartbreak, families of missing soldiers demonstrate incredible resilience, strength and unity. Their ability to persevere through such unimaginable pain is a testament to the depth of human emotions and the unwavering love they hold for those who serve.

You can read more about my exclusive interview with Woodward and about Bromley and his entire crew, all who remain unaccounted for on Anton Media Group’s news website Long Island Weekly (www.longislandweekly.com).

Staff Sergeant Benjamin Bromley Courtesy of the Bromley and Woodward families.

A B-24 bomber, similar to the one that Bromley and his crew went missing with

Bromley and his crew with their first mission plane, the B-17

A Step In The Right Direction For Free School Lunch

BY JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonnews.com

On July 26 at Clear Stream Avenue School, an elementary school of Valley Stream District 30, a message was made clear by state and school officials, community food advocates and other members of the community: student hunger needs to be eradicated in New York.

“Despite the abundance of resources on our planet, more than 34 million people in the United States are experiencing food insecurity,” said Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France, the superintendent of Valley Stream District 30. “Unfortunately, this is a risk that some American families have become accustomed to living in. In Valley Stream District 30, approximately half of the students receive free and reduced meals. This pressing reality of food insecurity has necessitated the board of education, our administrators, our teachers and staff, students and families and our local community, which are here today, to step up our advocacy efforts for policy changes at both the local and state levels.”

The press conference, held with Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, New

York State United Teachers (NYSUT), Island Harvest, community food advocates, PTAs, and other local residents, encouraged school districts to opt into the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The CEP guarantees that all meals are provided free of charge, regardless

of a student’s family income level. Aug. 31 is the deadline to opt into the program. González-Rojas, with the support of Senator Michelle Hinchey and the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus, chaired by Solages, sponsored a bill calling for

universal school breakfast and lunch, which would require that all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the students.

“We were able to galvanize tons of support,” González-Rojas said. “It was a bipartisan bill. This was a very unifying bill and we were able to get the language into the budget and dedicate [approximately] $134.5 million towards this program. It’s not full universal. That’s our goal.”

During the pandemic, Solages explained, universal breakfast and lunch were provided to students.

“Many parents said that was a big help,” Solages said. “This bill, this budget item, is really attacking the affordability crisis, especially here on Long Island where it’s so expensive to live and every little bit helps. Even if a parent is deemed middle class, the middle class is shrinking. This is really uplifting children and providing them not only with the tools needed for educational learning, but also helping families survive in New York.”

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Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, joined by school officials and advocates, called on districts to enroll in the Community Eligibility Provision, which would provide students with free school lunch.

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Dorm Room Prep

BY RISA WALTOS specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Going off to college is an exciting time and preparing for dorm life can be overwhelming. The key to making an easier transition is to be organized. From creating a shopping checklist to building the perfect bed and everything in between, here are some essentials for getting the dorm room ready.

Getting Started

Create a checklist (most schools provide a suggested supply list) and as items arrive, assemble them in a designated college bound area so you can access and assess inventory easily. Whether you are heading off to school by car or plane, one of the first items to purchase is a soft duffel, which makes packing a breeze.

To complement dorm furniture provided, adding extra storage and items that are multi-functional is important. Students/parents should look for items that are durable, easy to assemble and cost effective. After product research, testing and experience with my own college student, here are expert recommended and student approved essentials.

Store More Under The Bed

Under the bed storage pieces are one of my top picks. These pieces can house everything from clothing to extra bedding and towels. Depending on how high you raise the bed, you can stack them.

Smart Packing Tip

These can be packed beforehand and put right into place upon arrival.

I’m a big fan of products that do double duty such as a three-drawer cart on wheels. It’s the perfect height to double as a nightstand, creates additional storage and even comes with a charging station.

Make It Cozy But With A Vibe

What’s your dorm personality? Try creating a mood board to visualize your dorm vibe. Build your bed with soft fabrics in your favorite colors and remember to add lots of accent pillows and a cozy throw for those chillier nights.

If you’re unsure of how everything will look, try dressing up a spare bed at home to better visualize. An ottoman storage cube is another versatile piece to add as it can be the stool to get up to a raised bed, an extra seat plus even more storage. I also recommend personalizing your dorm decor. Add colorful art, a poster of your favorite sports team or memory-wall filled with pictures of your family and besties.

Study Time

Having a neat and well thought out workspace will keep you more focused during long study hours. Consider purchasing an over the desk bookshelf

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Here’s to a wonderful school year.

Need last-minute help with the process? Jane’s Addiction Organization offers clients a concierge approach to guarantee a stress-free move-in and can assist with getting your student organized including packing the car. Call Jane’s Addiction Organization at 917-592-0054 for more details or to schedule a consultation.

—Risa Waltos is the lead organizer and team college expert at Jane’s Addiction Organization, based in Port Washington.

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liaison for Island Harvest, can speak to the increase of food insecurity since the pandemic. Island Harvest distributed more than 16 million pounds of food last year, slightly less than the food distributed during the pandemic, but more than the food distributed before the pandemic.

“The new normal, unfortunately, is more need for food on Long Island,” May said. “These kinds of investments [universal school lunch] is what we need to ease the strain on our food banks and to feed our kids.”

According to Healthy School Meals For All, a policy proposal endorsed by a diverse coalition of organizations and associations, free school meals save families an estimated $140 per child in grocery spending each month.

Saving on a grocery bill is important, especially as prices continue to rise.

Currently, students can receive free or discounted lunch if their household income meets a certain criteria. However, the goal of universal lunch is to remove the stigma of feeling singled out on the lunch line, as well as provide lunch to all students, including those who may come from immigrant families who are hesitant to fill out the paper work, attend wealthy districts as part of the working class or who may even come from a home that is neglectful.

According to the New York State Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance, a family of four must make, approximately, under $55,500 to qualify

for free or reduced lunch. According to an ALICE 2023 report released by United Way of New York State, however, the average household survival budget for a family of four in Nassau and Suffolk counties is $78,300.

“It does not account for all the financial realities faced such as debt, medical bills, expensive housing costs in urban and suburban districts, language barriers and discomfort when sharing personal details,” Garcia-France said of the current free and reduced lunch program. “These challenges in the paid school meal system impede students access to food and it impacts the school’s budget.”

Healthy School Meals For All states that access to these meals advance child health, educational and racial equality.

“Across all income levels kids receive their healthiest meals at school; children receiving school lunches consume more milk, fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers,” the Healthy School Meals For All website stated. “Healthy school meals for all supports learning, boosts test scores, and improves attendance and classroom behavior. Establishing statewide free meals can reduce longstanding and widening racial disparities in nutrition, health, education

and achievement.”

James Daye, a NYSUT political action committee coordinator for Senate District 8 and fourth grade teacher, said he knows all too well the impact nutrition has on educating a student. He believes eliminating the stigma that comes with receiving free or reduced lunch will be the most effective way to make sure each student is well nourished.

“As a kid in the ’70s, I was one of those kids that had a card for free or reduced lunch, because my father, who was a construction worker, was out of work for four years, with six kids,” said Bob Vecchio, the executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Association.

“School meals were a big deal in our household, but I’ll tell you what, if I forgot that card, if I lost that card, you were embarrassed to say ‘hey I’m on the program.’ The stigma is real. It’s been real forever. Take the stigma away and give free meals to every student, regardless of zip code, regardless of income, regardless of household. It does make a difference. It makes learning better. I believe it’s part of a sound basic education, which is the constitutional right of every child in New York State.”

Vecchio added that when he was president of the William Floyd Union Free School

District Board of Education, 65 percent of students received free or reduced meals.

“That number should have been 70, because we had a hard time getting applications filled out by those that were eligible,” Vecchio said. “We are a CEP program out of William Floyd and it made a world of difference. Participation, the number of meals delivered within our schools, has gone up dramatically. It gives us greater options for the meal offerings as well because you’re driving cost down with higher volume.”

Before the district became a CEP school, Vecchio said, Fridays were the worst days.

“Kids were getting anxious,” Vecchio said. “Because they knew they weren’t going to eat over the weekend. Maybe they wouldn’t have heat in their homes. They came in Monday hungry. Some kids would have two or three breakfasts. My wife is a teacher’s aide in a kindergarten class. My grocery bill goes up exponentially because she’s bringing extra food in the classroom for those kids. That shouldn’t be. Not in this state. Not in this country.”

While the current call is for eligible districts to enroll in the CEP program, the fight does not stop there to make sure all students are well fed when attending school.

“We start our new session in January, the budget is due April 1,” González-Rojas said. “Pretty much right away in January we’ll be starting discussions around budget priorities...and we certainly will make this continue to be one of the budget priorities.”

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Control Or Be Controlled

Tips for planning and navigating your college admissions prep work

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Preparing for the college admissions process is a pivotal journey that demands careful planning and dedication. Students should start early by exploring potential colleges, assessing their academic strengths and aligning their interests with suitable majors.

We spoke with Dr. Robert A. Browne, owner of RAB College Admissions Consulting in Port Washington, who shared some of his top advice for planning a higher education journey.

“One of the things I focus on particularly are the clubs that a student chooses to participate in and which one could set them apart in college admissions,” Browne said. “Pick out the things you might be interested in so you can start the school year off with a game plan.”

Browne, a dentist by trade for more than 30 years, has has a long tie to the college admissions process through his work with the alumni interview process for University of Pennsylvania, on the admissions committee for Northwell Health’s general practice dental residency and with the office of admissions at Virginia Commonwealth University. He also holds a college admissions counseling certificate from the University of California Riverside.

“For high school students, when they have free time, I think it’s a great idea for them to journal and read memoirs,” Browne said. “It helps them understand themselves a little bit better and will help in the writing process when they eventually do their personal statement for college applications.”

He added, “I think it’s great when students realize that they not only have to be good students but they have to be really engaged students when they are thinking about letters of recommendation.”

He said it is advisable to focus on the core subjects (math, English, social studies, world language) when considering soliciting recommendations letters.

“Think about which teacher you would like to have a recommendation from,” Browne said. “Start to build that relationship, not just being a good student, but an engaged classmate.”

Extracurriculars

“Be as involved as possible in extracurricular activities and give it your all,” Browne said. “Even if someone is not an official leader they can certainly be in charge and lead.”

When it comes to extracurriculars and clubs, not all are created equally.

“Back when we were kids, if you took a hard schedule and you did well on an SAT test, maybe joined a few clubs, you could

feel very confident that you would get into one of the more selective schools in the country,” Browne shared. “Now, it’s a little more involved. The key now is the idea of being intentional and flexible. Going in with a game plan, similar to a business person, a physician, an athlete, having a game plan is the key. Being flexible in case your interests change or the results are not

to help them along the way.”

When parents take control, it adds to the pressure.

“Kids will do well in life; their future is based on them, not the name of the school on the diploma,” Browne said. “Support them. Give them guidance. Encourage them. It’s their process. You can encourage them and lead them, but ultimately it’s their decision.”

Do not control the situation.

Clubs: All Are Not Equal

“From the college standpoint, the most important clubs and organizations are the ones that are directed toward your academic and career interests,” Browne said. “Then, after that comes the community and diversity involvement. Knowing who they are helps pinpoint some of the more beneficial community and diversity opportunities (religion, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic, health-related, gender identity, etc.).”

He said that it is important for a student to figure out what their “community” is; learn as much about the group that they identify with and then put the things they have learned into practice.

“The third group of things to be involved in are more the things you do for fun, the things you do to be with your friends or the things you do to clear your head a little bit, like sports, arts, regular volunteer activities at school,” Browne said. “If you are a recruited athlete or a theatre/music major, those activities would move up to the most important things to be involved in because these things are your career interests, but for people who are not being recruited into a career, the activities and clubs are in the third level of importance for college admissions.”

Prioritizing extracurricular activities, volunteering and leadership roles can enhance their profiles.

Browne has been a direct counselor for three years, especially working with students going through their dental residency.

“I am a parent; I see the stress that these kids are under,” Browne said. “As schools become more highly selective, I want to help parents and students take away the stress and help them control the process. If you don’t control the process, it will control you. When that happens it increases stress and can increase the chances of a lot of money unnecessarily being spent on education.”

Be Supportive

“My advice to parents during this time is to be supportive,” Browne said. “It is the student’s journey ultimately and our job is

Browne in an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Visit www.rabcollegeconsulting.com to learn more and to book a free consultation.

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what you were hoping for, just make sure you can pivot; giving yourself the freedom to make that change is certainly critical to understand.”

Harry Chapin Food Bank Sponsors Kids’ Food Insecurity Program

Sixty-five thousand Long Island children experience food insecurity. Therefore, one of Long Island Cares’ primary responsibilities is to ensure that they receive a basic human right: nutritious food.

To combat childhood hunger, the Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank of Long Island Cares, Inc. sponsors children-focused programs at Long Island schools; before-and aftercare programs; daycare centers; and private homes.

Among them is Aspara-Gus’ Mobile Breakfast Food Truck, which provides nutritious grab-and-go breakfasts to children in need when school is not in session. The program—supported by allied partners and providers—serves children primarily on weekends.

The organization’s Kids Cafe program provides meals and snacks to kids attending after-school programs. Pack It Up for Kids provides emergency weekend bags containing nutritious meals and snacks. Backpacks are distributed bi-weekly to 25 school districts that have identified children who need food to take home for the weekend.

The Summer Food Service Program operates for eight weeks during the summer, where the food bank works with allied programs and provides on-site

meals (breakfast and lunch) to needy children. Lastly, the Mobile School Pantry supports monthly food distributions in the Brentwood and Riverhead Central School

Districts. Distributions are open to families with children.

In 2022, these programs provided 248,419 meals. There is a correlation between learning and poor nutrition, and without proper nourishment, children have a harder time focusing and learning. It is imperative they have the support they need for the best future possible. And so, as children return to school with new duds, new school supplies, and eager to learn and make new friends, please consider the families with children who need a bit more help.

Long Island Cares is committed to serving communities and ensuring that the futures of Long Island’s children are as fulfilling as possible. Visit licares.org for more information.

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BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

Long Island’s splendor comes with a side of unpredictable weather, including the looming threat of hurricanes. As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, preparation becomes paramount for all residents of this coastal paradise.

stay connected even if separated during the storm.

Regular drills, community outreach and the dissemination of evacuation orders help keep residents informed and ready to act. Coastal communities work hand in hand with emergency services to minimize damage and safeguard lives.

Welcome to this charming Farm Ranch situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, at 5 Raymond Ct. in Sea Cliff. This home sold on Aug. 2 for $700,000. It offers the opportunity add a personal touch to make it a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Boasting three bedrooms and one bathroom, this home offers ample space for comfortable living. The primary bedroom on the main floor ensures convenience and ease of access. The spacious living room features a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxation and entertainment. The den overlooks a private backyard, providing a serene setting for outdoor gatherings and leisure activities. With an oversized 1 car garage and full basement, storage space is not an issue in this home. In addition, the property features both oil and gas heat options, offering flexibility and convenience for any heating options. This home is located close to Sea Cliff village shops, restaurants, and the village beach, providing easy access to all the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. Public transportation is just minutes away, making commuting a breeze.

This remarkably renovated and restored Tudor on one of Sea Cliff’s most sought after streets, at 5 Tanglewood Ln. sold on Aug. 8 for $1,950,000. Situated on a serenely landscaped half-acre parcel and backing up to a preserve and North Shore Country Club, this special home features all of today’s modern amenities. First floor entryway welcomes you to wood tiled floors and an expansive eat-in kitchen with stone countertops, walnut cabinetry, high-end appliances, center island, wet bar, dining area and sliders to rear trex deck and views of yard. Separate den with dual-sided fireplace to outside, first floor

ensuite, laundry, mud room and home office/bedroom. Upstairs master suite with gas fireplace and water views, dressing room and master bath. Whole house security system and SONOS surround

system. Fully finished basement with media room, yoga room, storage and sliders to back patio and greenhouse. Fully fenced back yard with in-ground sprinkler system. Attached three-car garage.

Long Islanders have learned that readiness is key. From Montauk to Queens, the importance of having a well-thoughtout hurricane plan cannot be overstated. This plan involves several essential steps.

Staying informed is crucial. Monitoring weather forecasts, official advisories and local news updates keeps residents ahead of the curve, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Stocking up on emergency supplies is the next step. Non-perishable food, bottled water, medications, flashlights, batteries and a battery-powered weather radio are essential items. As the storm approaches, securing outdoor items, like patio furniture and loose debris, helps prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles.

For those residing in floodprone areas, understanding evacuation routes and shelters is vital. Long Island’s intricate roadways require careful navigation, especially when evacuation becomes necessary. Having a family communication plan ensures that loved ones can

Long Island’s unique geography, with both north and south shores, adds complexity to hurricane preparation. The southern coast is more susceptible to storm surges, while the northern coast experiences strong winds and potential flooding from heavy rainfall. This duality necessitates adaptable plans that consider specific risks based on location.

Long Island has witnessed the power of hurricanes like Sandy, a stark reminder of the need for preparation.

Homeowners are encouraged to fortify structures against high winds and flooding and municipalities continually refine their disaster response strategies.

Hurricane preparation on Long Island is a collaborative effort. Individuals, families, communities and local authorities must work toward ensuring the safety of all residents. While the beauty of Long Island’s shores draws people in, the knowledge that storms can arise underscores the importance of being ready for whatever Mother Nature may bring.

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

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Fire Island Jane Doe Identified

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The human remains previously known as “Fire Island Jane Doe” and “Jane Doe Seven” have been identified as Karen Vergata, a 34-yearold escort who went missing sometime around Valentine’s Day of 1996. There was no missing persons report filed at the time. This break in the Gilgo beach murder case was the result of a genealogical analysis of her remains, the review giving a “presumptive match” for Vergata to Fire Island Jane Doe, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Vergata’s then unidentified remains were found first in 1996, consisting of what are now known to be the legs of Vergata on Fire Island, with her skull being found 15 years later at Tobay Beach in Nassau County, several miles and a county away. “I think it’s important that we remember and honor not only Ms. Vergata, but all the victims on Gilgo Beach.” said Raymond Tierney at a press conference before stating there would be no public comment on the Gilgo Beach case. The killing of Vergata has not been linked to the prime suspect Rex Heuermann.

Latest Against Rex Heuermann Newsday reported on Aug. 8 that the lawyer representing Heuermann has opposed the prosecution’s request to take a DNA swab, arguing in court papers that the prosecutors have failed to demonstrate probable cause that he killed three women.

“The assertions contained the people’s moving papers might be construed as rising to the level of a reasonable suspicion, but that is a far cry from the standard of probable cause required to justify granting the order sought by the people,” wrote Danielle Coysh, an attorney for Heuermann.

The Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney Michelle Haddad requested that State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei ordered Heuermann to submit a

cheek swab test to see if he matches DNA obtained from a discarded napkin and pizza crust.

“Should the defendant’s DNA from the [cheek swab] not match the DNA profile from the pizza crusts and napkin submitted for Rex Heuermann … the defense would be presented with a potential trial defense,” Haddad wrote. “Thus, there is a clear indication that material and relevant evidence will be found and is crucial for trial.”

But, Coysh argued that the prosecution has failed to establish that Heuermann touched the pizza crust and napkin. On Aug. 9, a Suffolk judge ruled that he must submit the fcheek swab to prosecutors, Newsday reported.

During Heuermann’s first court appearance in Riverhead on Aug. 1, it was revealed that thousands of pages and documents were turned over to Heuermann’s defense team, including crime scene photos, autopsy reports, DNA evidence and video surveillance.

He is due back in court on Sept. 27.

Since the arrest of Heuermann, it’s been speculated that the case may be tied to other cases out of state. However, a New Jersey prosecutor told the Associated Press on Aug. 1 that the case does not appear to be related to the unsolved killings of four sex workers near Atlantic City in 2006.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Notice how you have so much of what you once dearly desired! Now you want di erent things, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate this moment and acknowledge the capable person who got you to this place. You had help, sure, but you were the one smart and humble enough to accept it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your overarching aim for the week is simple, and yet massive in scope. You want a good experience for as many as possible. Don’t be too quick to decide what people need. It may not be right to ask them directly, but your keen powers of observation will teach you well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You cannot control how quickly you learn, change or build yourself, but you do have control over the behavior that will lead to your development. Focus on creating a better routine. Systems and schedules are the practical logistics that later make it seem that something magical has occurred.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your powers of imagination, combined with great emotional range, will let you project yourself into a di erent kind of life. You’ll relate to people who are very di erent from you. Knowing your supertalent for empathy can either bring you up or down, you’ll be careful what and whom you align with and aim strictly for an elevated experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). New habits form quite by accident. Whether or not you mean to repeat an action, each recurrence strengthens the neural pathways in your brain, making the next round easier. It works the same for good and bad habits alike. So before you get too far into a behavior, consider what life will be like when this is a regular thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t let responsibility scare you. You’re more quali ed and capable than you know. You’re imagining those who went before you were gifted, but if you only knew how untrue this was, you would be far more con dent. No one is expecting you to have answers. For now, just being available and open to learning is enough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). ere’s a great bene t to being able to hold the attention of others. You apply what you know about fun and entertainment to persuade people to your cause and add to your team. What’s new is fascinating, but each exposure to a thing makes it a little less interesting. is is why you change up the energy -- a twist keeps it fresh.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Limitations are like the rails that keep your engine headed to the destination. Staying on track is easy when the rules are enforced and the systems are maintained. is week, there will be plenty of rules that seem unnecessary, but if you follow the program, you’ll get where you intend to go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). ere is nothing sel sh about learning yourself well. Take the time to gure out what you like and want and you’ll actually be doing everyone else a favor. You’ll be better able to provide things like opportunities, boundaries and meaningful contributions as you get in touch with your delights.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s so easy to honor those around you with your words and actions because your heart holds deep respect and admiration. When you don’t feel this way about someone, it’s possible that you just don’t know enough about them yet. You’ll become lighter and brighter by either learning more or focusing elsewhere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’d like to know that you made a di erence in the experience of others. But something about asking for feedback diminishes the e ect. It’s much cooler to do what you do with con dence and then walk away, leaving the others to make up their own minds. It’s a move of trust. It’s a way of honoring the intelligence and soulfulness of others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s harder to x things from the place where they got broken. It takes a brave and adventurous person to set out seeking help from faraway realms, and an even bolder person to start anew. e latter approach will be the most expedient route to your goal and the luckiest for your social life, too.

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A surge of inner determination comes on with your solar return. You’ll rush forward feeling free and light, then lift o . On the relationship front, a true supporter emerges and your life becomes entwined with another to a greater degree. You’ll have the means to cater to your exceptional taste and give yourself the things you want. More highlights: A shift at work gives you new aims to aspire to, and you’ll pick up skills to serve the position. Novel entertainment plus easygoing companionship equals inspired fun.

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The slam-double convention

chance of defeating an enemy slam. One of the most important of these understandings is that when a defender not on lead doubles a slam voluntarily reached by the opposition, he is asking partner to lead, or sometimes not to lead, a specific suit.

The advantage of this convention can be seen in the accompanying deal. South makes the slam if West leads a heart, the suit East has bid. But East’s double forbids the normal heart lead and calls instead for an unusual lead.

When a small slam is bid, the difference between making it and losing it ranges roughly from 1,000 to 1,500 points, depending mostly on vulnerability. Slams are therefore deemed worthy of the closest possible attention by both sides.

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In this case, it is not difficult for West, holding six cards in the suit North opened, to deduce that East’s reason for forbidding a heart lead is that he can ruff a club. So West leads a club, and East ruffs and cashes a heart to put the contract down one — 200 points. With a heart lead, South would score 1,660 points at Chicago or duplicate scoring.

It must be granted that on some occasions, declarer might make the doubled slam despite the opening lead (if North or South were void in hearts in the actual deal, for example). But this occasional small loss is a very cheap price to pay for bringing about the defeat of some slams that would otherwise succeed.

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In early August, Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company members joined together with the USCG, Sector New York for a joint training reviewing EMS skills and going over interagency communications regarding incidents that involve boats and other watercraft.

The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company Facebook wrote, “Though it doesn’t happen too often, our members are always training on various scenarios to better protect our community and its residents to always be ready for the call, whatever the call may be.”

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

Ne-Yo Coming To Great Neck

The Great Neck Park District has recently annoucned Ne-Yo as their second national act for the summer Concert Series. The park district first special performer of the season was Flo Rida. The Flo Rida concert on Saturday, July 29 drew a huge crowd to enjoy his lively music.

Ne-Yo will be performing on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Steppingstone Park at 9 p.m. Ne-Yo is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Some of his most popular songs are Time of Our Lives, So Sick, Miss Independent, She Knows and more

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PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 8:00 PM at the Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck NY 11023, under Town Law Section 215.9-a, to consider the proposed annual budget for the District’s fiscal year starting January 1, 2024. Persons with a disability affecting their participation in the hearing should notify Dorina Bradley, Secretary to the Board, by mail to 5 Beach Road, Great Neck, NY, 11023 or via email at dbradley@ greatneckparks.org, in time to permit arrangements to enable their participation. Copies of the Park District draft Budget will be available after September 1st, 2023 at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Road, Great Neck, NY, 11023

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Great Neck Park District

Frank S. Cilluffo, Chairperson

Tina M. Stellato, Treasurer

Vanessa Tamari, Secretary

8-16-2023-1T-#242192-GN

OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public meeting will be held by the Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2023, at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, New York, at which time the Board will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to permit dogs unleashed within confined and fenced areas in the Park District’s Village Green Park, located on Middle Neck Road, Village of Great Neck. At the hearing, all parties expressing an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Any person desiring to participate who requires accommodation to attend should notify Dorina Bradley at the Great Neck Park District (516) 482-0181 in sufficient time to permit such reasonable accommodations enabling participation to be made.

Dated: Great Neck, New York August 17, 2023

By Order of the Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Park District Frank Cilluffo Tina Stellato

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The Great Neck Park District is encouraging park district residents to regester for tickets as soon as possible at gnparks.org

The next park district concert at Steppingstone Park is on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. and features

Bobby Wilson and The Chiclettes. Visit gnparks.org for more information.

—Information from the Great Neck Park District website

LEGAL NOTICES

Vanessa Tamari

8-16-2023-1T-#242193-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

AUDIT PROPOSALS

The Village of Great Neck Housing Authority (VOG NHA) is a 75 unit, senior and disabled HUD housing authority located in Great Neck, NY. The VOGNHA invites proposals from auditors to complete a HUD audit for FYE 2023. Please contact VOGNHA at 516-482-2727 for proposal guidelines. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, August 25th at 2pm. 8-16-2023-1T-#242195-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on the 7th day of September 2023 at 8:00 P.M. at Village Hall, located at 6 Tain Drive, Great Neck, New York.

PLEASE TAKE FUR-

THER NOTICE that the Board of Trustees will hold the Public Hearing to consider Local Law (2-2023) to amend Russell Gardens Code Chapter 36 entitled “Property Maintenance; Litter and Graffiti”, subsection 2 entitled “Property to be kept free of litter; maintenance of prem-

ises”. To be amended by the addition of a new subsection F. §36-2(F) The owner, lessee or person in control of any property shall maintain the landscaping in the front yard of their property on a regular basis. Grass and brush shall be trimmed and cut to a height not to exceed six inches. Vegetable gardens are not permitted in a front yard and shall only be maintained in a rear yard. All other landscaping must be cultivated and manicured to preserve and promote the character and appearance of the Village.

And on the proposal of Local Law (3-2023) to amend Russell Gardens Code Chapter 16A entitled “Design Review Board” subsection 2 entitled “Definitions” subsection A (3) under “Minor Application” to be amended as follows. Air conditioning units shall not be permitted on the side of a building or through a window. The removal of said units shall require approval by the Board and shall constitute a minor application when like materials are used to repair the building after the air conditioning unit is removed. All people interested in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at said public hearing. A transcript will be provided at a lat-

er date. Copies of the law described above are on file in the Clerk’s office and are available for inspection during regular village office hours. Please check the Village website for updates.

Dated: 8/16/2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of Russell Gardens David M. Miller, Mayor Danielle Pennise, Village Clerk Treasurer 8-16-2023-1T-#242196-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

That the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District will conduct a Public Hearing at the District office, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, N.Y. 11023, to consider the proposed annual budget of the District for the year 2023, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

Copies of a draft of the Water District budget will be available on the Water District website (www.MLWD.net) after August 31, 2022. They can also be picked up at the Water District Office, 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, N.Y. 11023

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would pre-

vent them from participating in said hearing should notify Hilary Grossman by mail at 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, N.Y. 11023 or by telephone (516) 466-4416 X711, in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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WATER/FIRE DISTRICTS

Mark S. Sauvigne, Chairman

Brian J. Morris, Treasurer Steven L. Flynn, Secretary 8-16-2023-1T-#242199-GN

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District will conduct a Public Hearing at Belgrave Water Pollution Control District, 34-01 255th Street, Little Neck NY 11363, to consider the proposed annual budget and related assessment roll of the District for the year 2023, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify

Brian Wirta, Superintendent, 34-01 255th Street, Little Neck, New York 11363, or by telephone (516) 487-2759, in sufficient time to permit arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

Copies of a draft of the proposed budget and related assessment roll are available at the District office at 3401 255th Street, Little Neck, New York 11363.

Board of Commissioners, Belgrave Water Pollution Control District Brian J. Levings Francis A. Bridges James M. Pitzer 8-16-2023-1T-#242204-GN

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Great Neck Vigilant Fire company members practicing for emergency situations involving boats.

Practicing EMS skills on the docks. (Photos from the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company Facebook)

Baseball Earns NCAA Statistical Championship For Triple Per Game

The USMMA baseball team earned an NCAA Statistical Championship award after leading all NCAA Division III programs in the country in triples per game this past 2023 season. The Mariners belted 0.76 triples per game over their 41 games played this past spring, finishing ahead of second place Hamilton (0.73 triples per game) and third place Western New England (0.69).

Merchant Marine also led the nation in total triples hit with 31. WNEU hit 29 to place second and four other schools tied for third with 26 triples apiece – Illinois Wesleyan, UMass Boston, Grove City and Concordia Wisconsin.

Individually, the Mariners had three players in the top-25 in the country in triples—Joey Zanetti ’23 and Tyler Reistetter (Dickinson, Texas) were tied for 12th with seven triples each and Jared Chambers ’23 ranked 25th with six.

Nine different players got in on the action with at least one triple, including eight of the Mariners’ everyday players, six of whom had multiple triples throughout the year.

Additionally, the Mariners ranked in the top-40 in the country in three other categories – fourth with seven shutouts, 24th with a .505 team slugging percentage and 37th with a .328 team batting average.

To view USMMA’s final national statistical rankings among all DIII teams in all categories, visit usmmasports.com

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SCHOOL NEWS

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS ON GNPS/TV

Tune in to GNPS/TV to view the June 2023 Great Neck Public Schools commencement ceremonies for North High School, South High School, and the Village School.

GNPS/TV programs are available on demand, 24/7, on the school district website at www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/tv. Programs can also be viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Optimum Channel 75 and on Verizon Fios Channel 32. Airing times in program descriptions below are for Optimum and Verizon viewing.

The North High commencement ceremony airs at 7 a.m., and 1 and 7 p.m.

The South High ceremony airs at 9:30 a.m., and 3:30 and 9:30 p.m.

The Village School ceremony airs at 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 and 11:30 p.m.

GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs are student-produced. For further information, please contact Robert Zahn, director of educational television and broadcast media, by e-mail at rzahn@ greatneck.k12.ny.us.

—Submitted by the Great Neck Public Schools District

GREAT NECK HIGH SCHOOLS FALL 2023 SPORTS INFORMATION

John L. Miller Great Neck North High School’s Department of Physical Education and Athletics announced the fall sports registration deadline is Aug. 21. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Visit https://www.greatneck. k12.ny.us/domain/2131 to view the forms needed to register. Season tryout tades will be annoucnced at a later time.

William A. Shine Great Neck South High School’s Department of Physical Education and Athletics has annouced the fall sports

tryout date is Monday, Aug. 28. Fall sports include girls tennis, boys badminton, cross country (boys and girls), girls swimming, field hockey, soccer (boys and girls), volleyball (boys and girls) and cheerleading.

Visit https://www.greatneck.k12. ny.us/domain/2168 to learn more about fall sports at South High.

Visit greatneck.k12.ny.us for more information on North and South High school athletics.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

A LETTER FROM GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Great Neck Community Members,

As I begin my tenure as Superintendent of Schools for the district, I would first like to thank the many students, parents, staff members and residents who have taken the time to introduce themselves and warmly welcomed me to the school community. The kind words that have been thoughtfully shared have been greatly appreciated. Since the time I was announced as the district’s new leader, I have met with the Board of Education, administrators and other members of the district team. While August 1 is my “official” first day as Superintendent of Schools, my interactions with various stakeholders over the past several weeks have provided me with a solid foundation regarding the district and community on which to build.

I join all residents of Great Neck in mourning the loss of Dr. Prendergast. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those

who knew her. I deeply regret that I was unable to partner with her during this transitional process, but am extremely thankful for the opportunity to continue the outstanding work she helped to foster within the district. I am committed to continuing her legacy of making certain that all decisions are made in the best interest of our students and the Great Neck community.

The community’s approval of the 2023-24 operating budget will allow the district to continue to provide an extremely diverse learning environment for students at all levels. The variety of instructional designs, technology resources as well as extra-curricular, co-curricular, and athletic activities is nothing short of outstanding. I was pleased to learn that so many students in this district take advantage of these opportunities, as I believe they contribute greatly to the educational experience offered in any district. After only a surface review of district offerings,

there is little mystery as to why Niche Magazine recently ranked Great Neck Public Schools as number one in New York State and number three in the nation. I am overjoyed to be joining such a successful team.

While it is summer and the schools are quiet, please be assured that our work continues.

We are refining certain areas of the curriculum, planning for professional development to be offered to staff, and finalizing course schedules and class assignments. Our facilities and grounds crew are also already hard at work preparing our buildings for the start of school in early September, inclusive of some extensive capital improvements that we look forward to sharing.

In the coming days I will be posting my 100 Day Entry Plan to the district website. You will note that part of this plan will be to become better acquainted with as many stakeholders as possible in order

to gain perspectives on various aspects of the district and community. If you would like the opportunity to meet with me, please contact my assistant, Kuniko Langel, at (516) 441-4006 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Again, thank you for your sincere welcome to this wonderful

school community. I look forward to meeting many stakeholders throughout the summer and as school resumes in September.

Best wishes for a safe and happy month of August, full of memories with family and friends.

—Sincerely, Kenneth R. Bossert, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

The GNPS/TV crew filmed the commencement ceremonies for North High, South High, and Village School in June 2023. (Contribute photo)

Kenneth R. Bossert, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools (Contributed photos)

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Thank you Great Neck! It was a truly amazing experience spending the Summer Great Neck Plaza Concerts and Promenades with our community.

When people spend time together, incredible things can happen.

Families grow closer, neighbors become friends and the community can flourish.

I am grateful to be a part of this incredible town, and I am delighted that I was able to support our local businesses by organizing a variety of attractive Raffles, all while getting to know everyone.

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