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The beach where the bottle was found.

(Photo provided by John Thomson III)

Letter’s Long Distance Travels

Released in The Bahamas and found in Florida, this message in a bottle has several connections to Manhasset OLIVIA RAINSON

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John Thomson III was on a trip with friends in Abaco, Bahamas when he decided to throw a message in a bottle into the ocean. A tradition from when he was a kid on his parent’s boat, Thomson and his friends signed a note, and dropped the bottle in the ocean.

What he was not expecting was for someone to find it. Twice.

Thomson described the incredible story and the journey of the message he sent out to sea:

“In March, I was on a bareboat charter with seven friends in Abaco, Bahamas. On March 7, we sailed South in the ocean off Abaco and the idea popped into my head to launch a message in a bottle. I made up a note, had the whole crew sign it, and put it in a bottle along with my business card. I had done this numerous times as a kid and never had one returned.

Then on June 20, Patrick Callan came into my store asking for me. He tells me his daughter Melissa C. Donaldson found my message in a bottle on June 4 while walking her dog on the beach near her home in Jupiter, Florida. When she saw the note, she recognized my name. It turns out that her

father knew my grandparents and my aunt from Manhasset and we were all members of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. It also turns out his sister lives three houses down from me in Manhasset. A crazy coincidence.

The odds of someone finding my bottle and then the odds of being from the same home town and actually knowing each other is astounding. It turns out that someone else found the bottle while walking on the beach in the Bahamas. On March 30, Elizabeth Handwerker was walking on the beach, pickup up debris, when she came across my bottle. She opened it, added her own note and then she and her husband

dropped it off their boat off the coast of Florida. The odds of a message in a bottle being found twice is astonishing.”

The note that Thomson had put in with his business card included the date, signatures and a promise for a “drink on them” if the finder is ever in New York.

When Elizabeth Handwerker found the bottle on the beach, she added her and her husband’s information and re-launched it while traveling to Stuart, FL. This was how Melissa Donaldson came across the bottle on the shore of Jupiter Island, Florida.

Thomson and Donaldson got in contact, and Donaldson sent an email recapping her

experience of finding the bottle.

“My dog walk (we live in Hobe Sound, Florida on Jupiter Island) was literally the day before I was leaving to head North for the summer, so it was a quick last visit to the beach for the dog and I. I do walk on the beach often with the dog, and have never seen a note in a bottle before. I found the large, clear, very thick bottle with your note inside. It was secured with black electrical tape that I could not open on the beach, so I took the bottle home. My husband, Craig, could sort of see the note through the bottle, and knew it was from a fisherman. He suggested we wait to open the bottle until our son (who, as you now know, is a salmon fishing guide in Iceland) returned home.

Charles opened the bottle and, upon reading it, I recognized your name, as our families were members of MBYC “back in the day”. The bottle had been opened once before I found it, in Abaco by Elizabeth Handweker.”

Donaldson calculated that the bottle traveled about 85 nautical miles before it arrived at Jupiter from Abaco.

An astonishing series of events, this message in a bottle had an incredible journey to end up in the hands of someone with connections to Manhasset. The odds of the bottle being found in the first place were slim, and it is incredible how it ended up with someone with roots in Manhasset.

Next time you find yourself by the ocean, throw a note in — you never know who may find it!

A scan of the notes showing each entry. (Photos provided by John Thomson III)

A social media post from Elizabeth Handwerker about the bottle.

The bottle traveled a total of around 180 miles from where it was dropped to its last destination.

Captain Ken Tokar, John Thomson III, Peter Pabon, Ryan Tokar, Frank Castelli, Jimmy “Dinghy” Carcheitta, Joe Oliveri, and Phil Romano. Not present for the photo Rob Monch.

(Photo provided by John Thomson III)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Manhasset Al Fresco

Manhasset Al Fresco is back for its last event on North Plandome this Sunday, Sept. 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with outdoor dining and a movie night. Events in North Plandome take place from Webster Ave/ Colonial Pkwy to Maple Pl/ Hillside Ave. Street parking is available and additional free parking is available at the Town Hall parking lot on Andrew Street.

North Hempstead NY’s website provides a description of Manhasset Al Fresco:

“This is part of the Town’s “Lift Up Local” initiative, which was designed by North Hempstead’s internal Business Recovery Response Workgroup. The group’s goal is to find ways to help businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Workgroup, which includes members of the Town Board, have helped establish dining in local parks, expanded outdoor dining

North Shore University Hospital Receives Top Marks

Seven Northwell Health hospitals have received four-star or better ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – led by three five-star hospitals on Long Island – as part of its 2023 Five-Star Quality Rating System, which were announced today.

the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which spotlights excellence in nursing. CMS gave North Shore high ratings for mortality and safety of care.

programs, created a “parklet” sidewalk dining extension program as well as facilitated street closures to help attract customers.”

For more information and rain date information, please call 311.

—Information compiled by Olivia Rainson

Upcoming Live At Five

The Science Museum of Long Island is hosting its third annual Live at Five outdoor concert series on Sept.7 from 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring live music, food trucks, science activities, and local vendors, the concert tickets are $15.

A statement from the Science Museum website describes the event:

“The joy in the air is palpable as guests of all ages come together on the Great Lawn of the Leeds Pond Preserve to enjoy live music, tasty food and drinks, explore our walking trails, connect with nature, and engage in experiential science activities with SMLI’s friendly and energetic staff who bring science to life for hundreds of children each day. All while partaking in some good old-fashioned fun while watching the sun set over Manhasset Bay.”

The schedule is as follows:

5 p.m.: Doors open

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Opening entertainment and activities

5-8 p.m.: Food court is open

8 p.m.: Doors close

7-9 p.m.: Headliner act performs

The lead performer is the Allmost Brothers. Online ticket sales close at 4:30 on the day of the event, but tickets can be purchased for an additional $5 at the door.

—Information compiled from the Science Museum of Long Island (smli.org)

“Northwell Health analyzes the results of each hospital’s CMS report each year, internalizes them, course corrects where needed and strives to reach higher,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell’s president and CEO. “I’m proud to say this was our best showing yet as a health system. Three CMS five-star hospitals on Long Island alone proves our commitment to quality care and excellent outcomes, from the environmental service workers and cooks to our nurses and clinicians.”

North Shore University Hospital, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2023, is a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital that treats more than 90,000 patients each year. It is home to the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, the Katz Women’s Hospital, neurosurgery, multi-organ transplant services and one of the busiest emergency departments in the New York Metropolitan area. It is a Magnet-recognized hospital by

Overall, four Northwell hospitals improved their CMS rating: Mather and North Shore moved up while Staten Island University Hospital jumped from three to four stars and Plainview improved to three stars.

“Quality remains job No. 1 for all Northwell Health team members, so it’s gratifying to see seven hospitals perform so strongly across the board,” said Peter Silver, MD, senior vice president and chief quality officer at Northwell Health. “We take patient care outcomes and safety, efficient processes and patient experience seriously. The latest CMS star ratings bear that out, but it’s a never-ending journey toward excellence.”

The health system’s initiatives to improve quality at its hospitals include a focus on infection prevention, efforts to improve recognition and treatment of sepsis, growing the flu vaccination rate among employees as well as transforming dining services and environmental enhancements.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Speed Limit Change In Munsey Park

The Village of Munsey Park has recently changed the speed limit in the neighborhood to 25 miles per hour instead of 30 miles per hour. Amending the 188-4 Village Code of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, the limit has been changed in a new law filing.

The law was put into effect on June 12, 2023, but many citizens are still concerned about the speed of traffic moving through their neighborhood. However, many have reported police using an unmarked car on Manhasset Woods Road and neighboring streets in attempts to enforce this law.

—Information compiled by Olivia Rainson

Live performance at Al Fresco.

Residents dining out doors at Manhasset Al Fresco. (Photos from Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s Facebook)

(Graphic from the Science Museum of Long Island)

Speed limit change in the Village of Munsey Park. (Photo from Alice Guariglia’s Facebook)

(Photo from Anton Media Group archives)

July Market Report

Kyra’s Law Updates

Kyra Franchetti was 28 months old when she was shot to death in her sleep by her father during an unsupervised, court-approved visit, despite warnings and eyewitness accounts of threatening, abusive, and concerning behavior. What happened to Kyra can happen to a child you know and love, unless legislative changes are made.

Kyra’s child custody case is the inspiration for seven new bills in the New York State legislature, including “Kyra’s Law” (A.3346A/S.3170-A), to better protect children from abusive parents. One of our landmark bills - mandating training for child custody evaluators - was just signed into law in December.

Kyra’s Law is common sense legislation that makes the child’s safety the top priority in child custody adjudications, mandates our judges are properly trained in child abuse and family violence prior to overseeing these life or death cases, and addresses critical shortcomings in child custody cases that result in children being abused at epidemic rates. This bill has generated widespread support from both Democratic and Republican legislators.

Our mission is to protect children from being harmed by family violence. Kyra’s Champions advocates for policy and legislative changes that promote and protect at-risk children. We have passed legislative measures in multiple states and on the federal level, and we raise awareness about the dangers to children, inside and outside of our divorce/family court system, and

seek changes in the way family violence and child abuse are addressed in child custody cases. Our focus today is on advancing seven bills in New York, including “Kyra’s Law,” that are inspired by the custody case of 2-year-old Kyra Franchetti, who was murdered by her father in an entirely preventable murder-suicide.

Thursday marked 7 years since Kyra’s murder, and this was a very different “anniversary.”

A day typically marked with unbearable grief and flowers placed at her grave, was instead spent standing in partnership with some of New York’s most renowned advocates of child safety.

On Thursday, July 27th, in New York City, we hosted a press conference with top domestic violence influencer Robbie Harvey. We drew awareness on how our “justice” system fails to protect family violence victims and their children from dangerous abusers who are often not held accountable by our courts for their actions.

There was widespread media coverage highlighting the dire need for reform, and calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to join our efforts from PIX11, News 12, and Authority Magazine

I’m so proud and grateful for the relentless support of Senator Skoufis, Senator Harckham, Assemblymember Dinowitz, Crime Victims Treatment Center, Safe Horizon, Safe & Together Institute, and Sanctuary for Families who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me on Thursday.

—Compiled from Kyra’s Champions

(Graphic from Kyra’s Champions)

Introducing 77 Stuart Place | Munsey Park

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Back To School Supply Drive

Nassau County Legisltaor

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:

• 5 composition notebook wide

• 5 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

• Book bags

About Fountain of Kindness: Started within our own Great Neck Community, with

a vision to spread kindness and encourage others to do so as well. We are a diverse group of individuals from many different communities who are united in our goal of spreading kindness throughout the Jewish community and beyond. From a small group of volunteers we have grown to a team of over 500 interested and active participants. Through word of mouth we have assisted families with their needs during difficult

times. This rapid growth and flood of interest confirmed to us that it was time to formalize our team. On 4/16/18, Fountain of Kindness was formed so that we can be ready at any time to address the needs of our rapidly growing Jewish community.

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

Adoption Of Contract For ‘Text To 911’ Implementation

On Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, the Rules Committee of the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to approve a $106,417 purchase order with the Intergraph Corporation for a custom interface textto-911 interface.

The move follows Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s July 31 filing of legislation which would mandate the implementation of text-to-911 in Nassau County. Not only is the service already live in numerous New

York State counties, including Suffolk, Ulster, Niagara, and Putnam Counties, Nassau County must implement a program by Sept. 15, 2023 under the terms of a May 2023 settlement in a case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Following today’s action, Nassau County Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) issued the following statement:

“The implementation of text-to-911 capabilities is an important step toward

modernizing our emergency response capabilities and providing life-saving resources anyone who needs to reach authorities discreetly, such as in an active shooter, hostage, or domestic violence crisis,” Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) said. “Today’s action will also place us on a path toward compliance with a looming court mandate. I am hopeful that Nassau will ensure the service is equipped with robust language access capabilities so that every

Nassau resident can reap the benefits of a worthwhile endeavor that can make all of us safer.”

—Submitted by the Nassau County Legislature

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (Contributed photo)

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TUESDAY, AUG. 15

Researching Polish Genealogy Records from Home

Join the President of the Polish Genealogical Society of America at 7 pm on Zoom to learn the best methods to start your Polish family research. Explore using Polish online databases, communicating with archives, and working with Polish researchers. Register at https://manhassetlibrary.org/program-news/.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

Play Hooray

Join Play Hooray in the Community Room at Manhasset Public Library from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for lots of movement, singing, and fun. Recommended for children ages 6 months - 5 years. In order to accommodate more families, please choose only one session of Play Hooray per day. This program is limited to one caregiver per child. Contact the Children’s Room at (516) 627-2300 or mplkids@manhassetlibrary.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 28

Needle Arts

Quilting, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Crocheting, Knitting and more...Enjoy this

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friendly, sharing and socializing community circle of people who enjoy Needle Arts in the Community room of the Manhasset Public Library from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring along a current project, ideas for a group project, and share your skills with others. This informal group will meet bi-monthly. All levels of skill are welcome but formal lessons are not included. Contact Connie Knies at (516)365-9029 or cdknies@optonlne.net.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

Manhasset Al Fresco

The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce will host its third Manhasset Al Fresco series of evenings out on the town for outdoor dining, shopping and live entertainment on Plandome Road. The event will allow for road closures for pedestrians and outdoor dining on Plandome Road and is scheduled to take place throughout the summer. North Plandome Road will be closed to traffic from Hillside Avenue to Colonial Parkway: Sunday September 10, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

UPCOMING

District 3 Boating Courses

Squadron: Captree - America’s Boating

Course Contact: Eugene Johnson Phone: 631-921-3403

Email: pwrbtr@aol.com

Location: Zoom

City: Babylon, NY 11702

Start Date: SEP 26, 2023 Time: 07:00PM

Cost: $60.00

Squadron: Port Washington - America’s Boating Course

Contact: Mary Anne Mccoy

Phone: 516-680-8636

Email: mmcnp@aol.com

Location: Virtual Classroom

City: Port Washington, NY 11050

Start Date: OCT 18, 2023 Time: 07:30PM

Cost: $60.00

ONGOING

Art at Manhasset Public Library

Compositional Inventions will feature paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. The exhibition runs from April 16 through September 29. Curated by Thomas Germano and Juliette Vaissiere, this exhibition presents works by artists who visually compose in a variety of mediums. Each has been asked to articulate in a short

written statement their approaches to composition specifically found in the works on display.

Senior Talk Radio

Every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Listen to the Project Independence Radio Show at 88.1FM and WCWP.org. Tune in to hear the latest information from medical experts, elected officials, community organizations and many more! Learn what events and programs are happening around town in the Talk of the Town segment.

You Are Not Alone

If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, call the Long Island Crisis Center 24/7 hotline: (516)679-1111. The 988 Suicide and Crisis line is also available 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

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ReWild: Sparking Sustainability Across Long Island

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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

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

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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.

THE SPIRIT OF OUR TOWN

Fr. Ralph Sommer

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.

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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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see SCHOOL LUNCH on page 5B

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

Photos supplied by Jane’s Addiction Organization. (should your school not provide) and organizers for your supplies to be placed inside drawers and on desktop are an organizational must.

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

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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.”

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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.

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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.

Karen Vergata.

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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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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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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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On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Town of North Hempstead hosted its August town board meeting. The meeting lasted over four hours, and the town board members listened to concerned residents, discussing new traffic signs and updates to local laws.

This article will overview important resolutions and discussions regarding Manhasset and greater town news. Information has been gathered from the town board meeting, which can be viewed at any time on the town website (www. northhempsteadny.gov/livestream).

Resolution 6. A public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law amending Chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations.” The purpose of the local law is to require that fiscal impact statements for certain actions by the Town Board be provided in advance of decision-making.

The motion was adopted.

Res. 7. A public hearing to consider

the adoption of a Local Law amending Chapter 38a of the Town Code entitled “Landscaping and Gardening.” The purpose of this local law is to require the posting of a list of Landscaping Companies licensed by the Town of North Hempstead on the Town’s website.

The motion was adopted.

Res. 9. A public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law amending chapter 24 of the Town Code entitled “Governmental Operations.” The purpose of the proposed local law is to prohibit an elected official, any employee of his or hers, or any person appointed to or employed by any public office or agency from the use or authorization of the use of any facilities of a public office or agency, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for the promotion

of or opposition to any ballot proposition. A motion was made by Jennifer DeSena to continue to Sept. 5. The motion passed.

Res. 15. A resolution setting a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law establishing chapter 58 of the Town Code to be entitled “Governmental Transparency.” The purpose of the local law is to require the publication of certain documents and/ or information on the Town’s website, in a manner that is searchable, in order to increase governmental openness and transparency by facilitating public access to Town records, documents and information that is legally available, with a goal towards bringing about greater awareness, input and public participation in the conduct of the affairs of Town government.

A motion was made by Veronica Lurvey, to continue to Sept. 5. The motion passed.

Res. 16. A resolution setting a date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Local Law amending chapter 19 of the Town Code entitled “Explosives”. The purpose of the local law is to modify the regulations related to fireworks to ensure that firework displays are undertaken in a manner that promotes safety consistent with the provisions of New York State Penal Law Article 405, to establish the minimum requirements that must be met by permit applicants and to provide certain notification procedures.

A motion was made by Mariann Dalimonte, to continue to Sept. 5. The motion passed.

Res. 31. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to an agreement with H2M Architects & Engineers for professional engineering services related to Town Hall and Town Hall II windows and façade. DPW project no. 18-14.

A motion was made by Veronica Lurvey, Resolution 475-2023. The motion passed. Res. 39. A resolution amending resolution no. 428-2023, adopted July 11, authorizing the use of a contract between the town of Islip and American Recreational Products, Inc. for the installation of a shade structure at Whitney Pond Park. A motion was made by Veronica Lurvey, Resolution 482-2023. The motion passed.

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Pickleball: A Passtime In Manhasset

win by two, creating a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Despite the smaller court size and relatively simple rules, injuries are still common, especially among older crowds.

With more than 36 million players nationwide, pickleball has raced across the U.S., quickly becoming its fastest growing sport. In Manhasset, the sport can be played at Whitney Pond Park.

The game, which is a combination of badminton, tennis and ping pong, is uniquely accessible for people of all ages and skill levels. The small dimensions of a pickleball court — one-fourth the size of a tennis court — are appealing to older crowds.

“See the beauty of pickleball, people can pick it up quickly. Now certain people aren’t so good and some people are better, but there’s always people to play at your level. As opposed to tennis, you know, tennis physically, big court, it’s about power,” said David Radisch, the Director of Pickleball at SPORTIME Port Washington. “Pickleball is almost more like ping pong. And it’s more about angles and strategies, not necessarily about how hard you can hit the ball. So that’s why older people can play competitively against some younger people because they understand the angling and everything.”

In addition, paddles are affordable — the cheapest wooden options are $10 — and wiffle balls can be used, furthering the game’s inclusivity. The most expensive professional paddles can sell for more than $150. The sport can be enjoyed in a singles or doubles format.

The social aspects of the sport are especially appealing.

“You can go to any public court, basically by yourself, and you can just put your paddle into what they have the waiting bucket, it’s called the Bucket and when people come off, the next four people go,” said Radisch. “The culture of pickleball as opposed to tennis is you can just go and you mix in and play with

people, as opposed to tennis where you go with your four people and you play your game with the four people and leave… You can go down to the courts for an hour and a half and literally play with 12, 13 different people of all different ages.”

At Whitney Pond Park, located off of Community Drive, there are lines taped over existing tennis courts to allow for pickleball play. This site is free to use by the public.

Pickleball was invented by congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell in Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1965. Following a summer golf outing, the two men returned to Pritchard’s house, only to find their families with nothing to do. There was an old badminton court on the property, but with no available badminton equipment, they instead played with ping pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball. They initially played with the net at the standard badminton height of 60 inches. However, the net was lowered to 36 inches, with the ball bouncing nicely over it on the asphalt. The following weekend, Barney McCallum was introduced to pickleball at Pritchard’s house, and the three men created the rules for the game.

Since then, pickleball has exploded in popularity. Membership in USA Pickleball, the governing body for the sport founded in 2013, grew to 70,000 people in only 10 years.

“I watched this sport originally, it was known as the senior citizens sport and was

basically played in retirement communities. As other younger people started playing, it started to catch on,” said Radisch. “But over [the] years, as people started playing it, everyone that plays it almost becomes addicted to it… The last two and a half years, I have never seen a demand and an explosion in almost anything like this.”

The rules are fairly simple, making the game easy to learn for beginners and very exciting at high levels. On each side of the court, there is a non-volley zone — known as the kitchen — which is closest to the net. The remaining parts of the court are divided vertically into a left and right service area — known as the odd and even courts.

To start each point, the ball is served diagonally into the opponent’s service court. The serve must be underhand. Here, the first major rule comes into play: the double bounce rule — following a serve, each side must hit one groundstroke before volleying the ball. As the point plays out, the other notable rule becomes important: balls cannot be vollied — hit out of the air without bouncing on the ground — when the player is standing in the non-volley zone.

Points can only be won by the serving player or team and are earned when the opposing side fails to return a ball or hits it out of play. After each point won on serve, the server switches between the odd and even courts. Pickleball matches are played to 11,

“Pickleball is an easy game to pick up, and people just take it for granted. People just get out of the car and they start playing and if you’re not in good shape and you’re running around on the court, it’s very easy to strain a muscle,” said Roger Gerland, the Senior Director of Rehabilitation Services at Northwell Health STARS across their outpatient network and the team physical therapist at Hofstra University.

Gerland has seen injuries ranging from calf and hamstring pulls to wrist and hip fractures as a result of the sport. In fact, pickleball injuries are expected to cost Americans between $250 million and $500 million this year.

“One of the things that we do as a health system is identify needs in the community. One of the needs that we have just recently seen over the last couple years is an influx of pickleball injuries, not just in our physical therapy offices, but in our emergency rooms, as well as our physician offices,” said Gerland. “And as a result of this initiative, we felt the need to increase awareness of pickleball injury prevention, proper warm-up, proper training and conditioning.”

A full-body, active warm-up is important. To begin, Gerland recommends jogging around the court several times. Next, partaking in a series of active stretches, such as squats, leg swings, walking lunges with rotations and overhead arm movements, may help to reduce injury.

Nonetheless, pickleball offers certain advantages over other racket sports.

“From a physical standpoint, I think it’s less physically challenging on your joints if we’re comparing it to racquetball… And if I’m comparing it to tennis, I think it’s less demanding on the shoulder than tennis is,” said Gerland.

As pickleball continues to explode — and shows no signs of stopping, remember to stretch before playing and to have fun.

Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead website)

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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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

—Submitted 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)

Modigliani Modern Por trait AND

July 22 -

November 5

Modigliani changed art history. This blockbuster show, curated by the world's leading expert, includes Greta Garbo's Modigliani painting, loaned by her heirs.

Summer Art Lab July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-August 4

Monday-Friday: 9 am-12 pm

The Manes Art Center For more info or to register scan code

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am-4:45 pm

Physics Educator From Manhasset Recognized As Teacher Of The Year

Robert Krakehl, a physics teacher from Manhasset High School in the Manhasset Public Schools, was recently recognized as a 2023 Local Teacher of the Year by the Physics Teacher Education Coalition. The PhysTEC Teacher of the Year program honors high school educators who demonstrate exemplary physics teaching and attended a PhysTEC member institution.

Due to the extreme shortage of physics teachers across the United States, many schools do not offer physics. PhysTEC aims to reduce this shortage and provide recognition to those currently teaching and the institutions they graduated from, who make an impact in the field.

Krakehl is one of seven physics teachers to receive the Local Teacher of the Year award this year. As a graduate of Stony Brook University (a PhysTEC institution), he was nominated by his Ph.D. advisor, mentor and his co-author on several publications, Dr. Angela Kelly. Dr. Kelly is a professor of science education and physics, and the associate director of science education for the Institute of STEM Education at Stony Brook University. At Stony Brook University, Krakehl earned his Bachelor of Science and his Master in the Art of Teaching in physics and his Ph.D. in science education with a focus on physics access and equity, under the advisement of Dr. Kelly. He is about to enter his seventh year as a teacher in the Manhasset Public Schools.

“I am extremely fortunate to work in a district

that supports making physics fun and accessible and allowing me to be the best teacher that I can, regardless of what the day holds,” said Krakehl. “From the administrative teams to the science department and the physics department, everyone is always supportive and willing to try new things.”

Krakehl added that he strives to make physics his students’ favorite class every day.

High School Fall Sports 2023

Fall Sports:

Cheerleading (Varsity & JV)

Boys Cross Country (Varsity & JV)

Girls Cross Country (Varsity & JV)

Field Hockey (Varsity & JV)

Football (Varsity & JV)

Boys Soccer (Varsity, JV)

Girls Soccer (Varsity, JV)

Girls Swimming (Varsity)

Girls Tennis (Varsity & JV)

Manhasset High School physics teacher Robert Krakehl was recognized as a 2023 Local Teacher of the Year by the Physics Teacher Education Coalition.

(Photo by Manhasset Public Schools)

“To be recognized for your teaching and to receive an award for your work is an amazing feeling,” he said. “It also means that people are watching and listening and most of all, somewhere along the dayto-day things I do, I’m making a difference to people, both students, parents and other physics teachers.”

The Manhasset Public Schools congratulates Krakehl on this well-deserved award.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Boys Volleyball (Varsity)

Girls Volleyball (Varsity & JV)

Boys Badminton (Varsity)

Boys Crew

Girlrs Crew

2023 Start Dates: Monday, August 28, 2023

(Football starts on Monday, August 21, 2023)

Athletic Form Information: The Manhasset Secondary School Athletic Department utilizes online athletic registration through Family ID (www.familyid.com).

Online athletic registration for all athletic seasons opens up thirty (30) days prior to the first day of each season’s start date and closes four days before the season’s start date.

Paper registration will no longer be accepted.

Family ID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user friendly way to register for athletics, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through Family ID, the system keeps track of your information in your Family ID profile. You enter your information only once for each family member.

At the time of registration, you must provide a current physical. Please upload the physical form to your FamilyID account or mail, fax (516-267-7524) or bring a copy to the Health office. Physicals expire 12 months after the date of health exam. No athlete will be permitted to play or try out with an expired physical.

Additional athletic information can be found on the Manhasset School District website, www. manhassetschools.org/Page/4624

—Information gathered from the Manhasset School District website

Manhasset Students Go Full STEAM Ahead This Summer

Students in grades K-6 from the Manhasset Public Schools kept their minds and bodies active this summer through STEAM Camp, sponsored by SCOPE Education Services. Held at Munsey Park Elementary School, students had the option to attend one week, two weeks or all three weeks of the summer enrichment

program from July 17 to Aug. 4. The half-day camp ran five days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and contained interactive activities for all students. Those enrolled in grades K-2, participated in baking and chocolate-making, nature science, robotics, storybook cooking, storybook STEM and watercolor painting.

Students in grades 3-6 engaged in artificial intelligence coding, canvas painting, chocolateering, comic book and graphic novel design, video game design and movie making, short circuit robotics and rocketry, and pottery. All students also participated in edible science, origami and crafts, sculpting and sports.

These hands-on experiences encouraged collaboration, creativity and problem solving. The program was also a great way for the Manhasset students to make new friends and learn something new during the summer break.

The Manhasset School District Is Taking Mascot Suggestions

On August 1, the Manhasset Superintendent, Dr. Gaurav Passi, released a statement in regards to the change of the Manhasset mascot from the “Indians” to a new name. New Commissioner regulations prohibit the use of Indigenous names, logos and mascots.

“Dear Manhasset School Community,

As you know, over recent months, the Board of Education has extensively discussed Part 123 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. These regulations prohibit the use of Indigenous names, logos, or mascots. In accordance with the regulation, the Board passed a resolution at its meeting on June 21 to eliminate the use of the name “Indians” and associated imagery. The Board also resolved that legacy or memorial items, considered to be historical artifacts, will not be removed or changed. Our traditional school colors of blue and orange will remain unchanged.

Consequently, the new regulations

require us to develop a process to change our team’s name. We are committed to involving our school community in this endeavor to envision a team name that will inspire passion and pride throughout the District. Our objective is to create a team name that encapsulates Manhasset’s distinctive character, culture, traditions, and history and symbolizes our strive toward excellence while projecting a positive image for the Manhasset Public Schools. Our new team name should be one all community members can proudly associate with.

As an initial step, we invite all members of the school community to contribute their ideas and suggestions for a new team name. Suggestions can be shared via Google form, which will be open until September 15.

We are also opening an application for those who may be interested in participating on a committee tasked with reviewing the suggestions and recommending a

process for selecting a new team name. The committee’s responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing the team name suggestions from the school community.

• Defining the characteristics and qualities of the new team name, including factors such as appropriateness, uniqueness, relatability, creativity, and the mascot’s ability to resonate with our school community.

• Ensuring that the new team name recommendations align with our District’s values, mission, and vision.

• Develop a list of recommendations for a team name and recommend a voting and

selection process.

If you are interested in an opportunity to serve on the committee, please complete the attached interest form and return it to the District Clerk via email (districtclerk@ manhassetschools.org) by September 15. We thank you for your active participation and valued input. Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful and safe rest of your summer.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gaurav Passi Superintendent of Schools” —Information compiled form

Manhasset student Bennett Gulbenkian showed off his pottery-making skills.

Campers (L-R) Sienna Bradley, Remi Connolly, Poppy Morrison worked together on an art project during STEAM Camp. (Photos by Manhasset Public Schools)

Campers Ignacio Vazquez (left) and Jonathan Salazar (right) honed their art skills with a canvas painting workshop.

—Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

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On Tuesday, Aug. 1, Manhasset hosted its third National Night Out (NNO) at Whitney Pond Park. The national campaign is meant to cultivate relationships between the residents, police forces and elected officials. At NNO, residents have the opportunity to learn more about local organizations and meet the faces behind them.

National Night Out is 39 years in the making, reaching 38 million neighbors in 17 thousand communities, according to the National Night Out website (natw.org). In New York, more than 150 cities host a National Night Out with local law enforcement support.

The Nassau County Police Department participated in the event to meet Manhasset families. The Town of North Hempstead Community Services and Parks Departments, the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and other participating vendors also came to show support.

The Nassau County Police Department brought police vehicles, police horses and dogs to National Night Out for families and children to learn more about.

“National Night Out provides children with a fun interaction with our local police officers, allowing them to connect on a personal level. It’s so important for them to see that police are our friends,” said New York State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (Assembly District 16). “It was such a special evening and I want to thank everyone who helped put these events together. We are so lucky here to have such community-oriented police departments. “

“Happy to have celebrated National Night out with our neighbors and to thank our law enforcement for putting their own lives on the line every day to ensure our safety. Not only are they heroes, but they’re also our neighbors,” wrote Senator Jack Martins on Facebook. “National Night Out is celebrated every first Tuesday in August to build police and community relations. We had a great turnout at Whitney Pond Park.”

“National Night Out helps build better police-community partnerships and makes our neighborhoods safer and better places to live,” Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “This annual event helps foster a true sense of community, and I want to thank all of our Town departments that worked so hard to pull off this fantastic event, not just in Manhasset, but Port Washington and Westbury as well. The brave men and women of our law enforcement play a critical role in preserving our quality of life and we thank them all for their hard work and dedication, especially in making this event a huge success.”

National Night Out

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti with two Nassau County Police Department officers. (Photo from NYS Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti’s office)

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti’s booth at Whitney Pond Park for Manhasset’s National Night Out. (Photo from Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti’s Facebook)

Nassau County Police Officers and police horses. (Photo from Joyce Malament-Poupko’s Facebook)

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena with Nassau County Police Department members and supporters. (Photo from Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s Facebook)

Senator Jack Martins with Nassau County Police Officers at Manhasset National Night Out. (Photo from Senator Jack Martins’ Facebook)

National Night Out at Whitney Pond Park. (Photo from Joyce Malament-Poupko’s Facebook)

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Consider enrolling in the ACTiVION-I study. This study will look at how well an investigational study therapy works in adults 40 years of age or older who have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Other study requirements apply. Investigational means the study therapy has not been approved by any regulatory agency.

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• Possible access to a new study therapy

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• One-third of participants will receive placebo, which has no active ingredients

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AN EXCITING MOVE!

Roseanne Smith Has Joined Compass.

Welcome Roseanne To The Traci Conway Clinton Team.

Roseanne’s career experiences include education, where she was an elementary school reading specialist in the NYC school system; finance, where her focus was on commercial banking and as an entrepreneur, founder & owner of a sought after tutoring company. In each of her endeavors Roseanne has taken great pride in the art of attentive listening to her clients’ preferences & translating them into tangible results. Driven to exceed expectations, Roseanne brings a unique combination of recognizing market trends & the understanding of each of her client’s needs. Roseanne lives in Manhasset with her family & has always believed in giving back to the community. She serves as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, a role she cherishes because it allows her to foster growth and instill the importance of leadership & cultivate self confidence in young girls. Additionally, Roseanne actively participates on the Board of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer. As a survivor herself, this is a cause close to her heart.

Wishing Roseanne continued success with her real estate endeavors.

ROSEANNE SMITH

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

M: 415.341.6767 | O: 516.517.4751

roseanne.smith@compass.com

Roseanne Smith is a real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.