Manhasset Press 8/02/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group

Port Washington Manhasset Bay

Kayak Run A Success

The Community Chest of Port Washington and the Town of North Hempstead hosted the annual Manhasset Bay Kayak Run on Saturday, July 22. Participants launched from the North Hempstead Town Dock or Manorhaven boat ramp in Port Washington and then proceeded for a leisurely paddle around the bay. The event is a fundraiser for the Community Chest of Port Washington, a non-profit grant making organization that provides funding to more than 25 charities that benefit Port Washington residents.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Community Chest

Manhasset Al Fresco Continues

North Plandome Road was closed to traffic from Hillside Avenue to Colonial Parkway on Sunday, July 23, from 4:30-9 p.m. so that residents could enjoy the weather and outdoor dining and activities. To add to the festivities, there was entertainment and appearances by local talent. The Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department provided a sprinkler truck, allowing people to cool off and extend their fun.

Recently Launched ToTUS Pet Food Participating In Local Events

ToTUS Pet Food, founded in South Strathmore Manhasset, will be out in the community this summer at several events in Manhasset and Roslyn to make it easy and convenient for dog owners to provide healthy fresh food for their dogs. Co-Founder Robert Collorafi who has a passion for his newly launched dog food is looking forward to the opportunity to participate in farmers markets and several local events. The community can learn about the benefits or purchase ToTUS Pet Food from co-founder Rob Collorafi at the following local events: the Farmers Market in Roslyn every Wednesday from 7 am to noon at Christopher Morley Park (500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn). “Manhasset Al Fresco 2023”(sponsored by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce): Saturday, August 12 at South Plandome from 6 pm to 9:30 pm and Sunday, September 10 at North Plandome from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

—Submitted by ToTUS pet food

UAlbany Announces Graduates Of 2023 Commencement

Marking the culmination of their hard work and success, the University at Albany celebrated more than 4,200 students who received their degrees at the University’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies. This includes summer, fall and winter semester recipients from the 2022-2023 academic year.

The following student has graduated from the University at Albany: Andrew Wang of Manhasset with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology.

—Submitted by the University of Albany

—From Shop Manhasset and the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Al Fresco is all about being outside in the neighborhood. (Photo from Manhasset Al Fresco on Facebook)

Kids enjoying the sprinkler truck. (Photo from Manhasset Al Fresco on Facebook)

ToTUS Co-Founder Rob Collorafi.

(Photo by ToTUS dog food)

Participants set their own pace in the kayak run. (Photo from the Community Chest of Port Washington Facebook)

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Don’t Get Exposed: Sun Safety Tips

Keeping skin protected pays dividends in the long run

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

With summer in full swing, most people plan to spend time outside at the pool or beach. Being outside is a great way to relax, get some exercise, and take in a little vitamin D. While being exposed to too much sun does raise the risk of developing skin cancer, with some simple precautions you can protect your skin from the sun.

Skin cancer is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. This light comes from the sun, tanning beds and sunlamps. Ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths than visible light, making them invisible to the human eye. The CDC states that protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow.

The precautions to mitigate UV exposure are common-sense measures for the most part. First, avoid being outside when the sun is strongest. In the continental United States, UV rays tend to be strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time). “If you stay out of the sun during those hours as much as possible, stay in shaded areas, that’s ideal if you’re outside,” said Dr. Richard Carvajal, MD, a leader in rare melanoma research at Northwell Health.

Second, make sure your clothing blocks the sun’s rays. Clothing is available with an SPF rating, which measures how well it protects your skin from the harmful radiation. “There’s sun-safe clothing that you can wear that has kind of SPF protection in it. Which is really great, particularly for the kids, you know, who may not be wearing sunscreen

as much as you want them to,” Dr. Carvajal said. He also recommends a broad-brimmed hat that shields the eyes and covers the back of the neck.

When it comes to sunscreen, the best option is the one you are most likely to use, whether a spray or a lotion. According to Dr. Carvajal, “Apply it, apply a lot and apply it often. I think the issue with sunscreen is people sometimes forget to use it altogether. So you have to remember to put it on, but also remember to reapply every couple of hours. After you go in the pool or something, make sure to reapply at that point as well.”

There are a few key areas of the body that are often overlooked. These include ears and feet.

“People always forget behind the ears. People always forget the top of their feet, right so if you’re wearing sandals, those feet will always get burned. With the sprays, always make sure that it’s coating the entire body.” One advantage of mineral-based sunscreens is that they need to be rubbed in, forcing a little extra attention to parts that might otherwise get overlooked.

Because of awareness campaigns, sunscreen has become ubiquitous at some public areas. “There’s been so much awareness of this if you go to the public pools and stuff, they’ll frequently have just

canisters of sunscreen there for public use. More and more you’re seeing sunscreen in public places as well,” said Dr. Carvajal. Still, making sunscreen a regular part of the family’s routine helps them remember to use it. Adding a bottle of sunscreen to the kids’ school bag will make sure they always have it on hand.

Right now, there is not enough evidence to support a recommendation for an annual skin exam by a dermatologist. The CDC states that “Checking your skin for moles regularly will help you find any suspicious changes. Be sure to check less visible areas of your skin like the soles of your feet. Tell your doctor about any unusual moles or changes in your skin. Also talk to your doctor if you are at increased risk of skin cancer.” Based on this, it makes sense to do a once a month skin check to become familiar with your particular moles and other concerns. Dr Carvajal agrees. “Look at your skin, have your partner look at your back, and just do that periodically. I say, just look once a month. It’s easy, and it’s free. If you’re at higher risk, or if there’s something weird, then it might be more frequent with that.” A person with fair skin and blue eyes is most high-risk, as is a person with a history of childhood sunburn or a family history of melanoma. Freckles are another risk factor. Additionally, people with a suppressed

immune system, whether from a medical condition or medication, also need to pay extra attention.

An easy way to keep track of skin changes is the alphabet mnemonic- ABCDE. This stands for asymmetric, border, color, diameter, and evolving. Dr. Carvajal explained that “If it’s asymmetric or if the borders are irregular, if the color is a little bit kind of patchy, if the diameter is bigger than the size of the pencil eraser, or if it is changing. And those are the features that make us think, ‘this is something we should probably bring to the attention of the dermatologist.’”

Even in the worst case scenario, most skin cancers are treatable and have very good outcomes. Dr. Carvajal presented an optimistic picture: “Bottom line is that all of these skin cancers are easier to cure when they’re caught early. You know, when we talk about our skin cancers, and the most common ones that we see are these basal cell cancers and the Squamish cell cancers, are almost always cured by surgery. And even with the melanomas, the small ones they’re less than a millimeter thick, really thin. but as they get deeper, even two or three millimeters, the likelihood of those spreading and causing problems increases. So you really do want to catch, particularly the melanomas, as early as possible. And those are those moles, the funny little moles, you want to catch them early, when they’re easier to cure. When you catch them in the early stage, the likelihood of cure is 99 98%. It’s not 100, but it’s pretty good. So let’s catch these early.”

A melanoma on a patient’s skin. (Photo by the National Cancer Institute)

Wearing protective clothing helps kids stay safe in the sun. (Photo by Amanda Olsen)

A hat helps keep the sun off the face, even on cloudy days.

(Photo by Amanda Olsen)

Dr. Richard Carvajal. (Photo by Northwell Health)

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LIRR Manhasset Viaduct Lost Opportunities

There is more to your excellent story concerning opening of the Long Island Rail Road Manhasset Viaduct in 1898. (July 29). This facilitated extending Port Washington branch service east of Great Neck to Port Washington. LIRR President Catherine Rinaldi’s announcement last year that work for the extension of the pocket track east of the Great Neck Station is now complete did not tell the whole story. A $49 million dollar contract was awarded by the MTA in October 2014 to Railroad Construction Company for construction of a pocket track east of the LIRR Great Neck Station and replacement of the old Colonial Road Bridge. The project was scheduled for completion in 2017. The pocket track cost estimate was $25.2 million and a new Colonial Road bridge $19.9 million for a total estimated cost of $45.1 million. There was also work to be performed by LIRR employees in the construction of the pocket track including utility relocation, power, signal, and switch installation.

Completion of the new pocket track extended an existing storage track to accommodate a second 12 car train. This provides the LIRR with opportunity to increase the number of trains it can turn at Great Neck for additional return trips to Penn Station and start of service to East Side Access to Grand Central Madison. It provided additional rush hour service and Increase seat availability from Great Neck and stations west of Great Neck in Queens. It also affords the ability to operate extra service from Mets-Willets Pt. It did little to improve service for those who use the Port Washington, Plandome and Manhasset stations.

What Rinaldi missed was that construction was basically completed several years ago. This included rebuilding the new Colonial Road Bridge overpass, a new 1100 foot extension enabling the storage of a second 12 car train, new drainage system at track level to eliminate previous periodic flooding problem, new retaining wall and landscaping. These combined offer a sound barrier between the LIRR Right of Way and the local neighborhood. The critical component not completed several years ago was installation of third rail to provide the necessary power. Without this, LIRR trains could not utilize the new pocket track extension. Since 2018, Port Washington branch riders could only look out the window and wonder why there was no live third rail to go with the new pocket track. If the third rail was installed and live, commuters could have reaped the benefits Rinaldi talked about as a result of this investment several years earlier. You have to wonder who dropped the ball within the LIRR that allowed the second storage track to sit unused for

several years.

What continues to also missing was any updates concerning the planning study previous LIRR President Phil Eng promised from several years ago. It was to look into either electrification of existing diesel branches or in the case of the Port Washington branch double tracking between Great Neck and Port Washington?

Is LIRR President Catherine Renaldi even aware of this study and commitment from her predecessor? .

Utilization of the Great Neck pocket track extension fails to add any capacity improvements for service east of Great Neck to Port Washington. Extending the second track beyond the pocket track including a second trestle over East Shore Road would have afforded the LIRR an opportunity to double track up to just west of the Manhasset Station. Continue double tracking and/or adding passing sidings between Manhasset and Port Washington would have provided ample opportunity to improve service on the current single track between Great Neck and Port Washington. .

There continues to remain a major service gap between Great Neck and Port Washington due to the single track operation during portions of rush hour service. There is no morning AM peak reverse service from Great Neck to Port Washington between 6:27 AM to 7:31 AM and 7:31 AM to 8:57 AM. There is a similar evening PM reverse service gap from Port Washington to Great Neck between 5:27 PM to 6:10 PM and 6:10 PM to 7:11 PM in the evening reverse peak. Construction of a second Manhasset Viaduct, passing sidings or double tracking could have supported significant increases in reverse peak service opportunities east of Great Neck.

Adding passing sidings or double tracking is a better option than expansion of the Port Washington LIRR Yard. Even with expansion of the Port Washington Yard, you eventually run out of trains for west bound in the AM peak to both Penn Station and East Side Access to Grand Central Madison. Any additional Port Washington Yard capacity won’t deal with insufficient bi-directional service in reverse peak services between Great Neck and Port Washington to and from both Penn Station and Grand Central Madison. Double tracking between Great Neck and Port Washington would go a long way to support the MTA’s promised 40% increase in reverse rush hour service as well These additional capital investments would have provided far superior operational benefits than just doubling the pocket track adjacent to the Great Neck LIRR Station.

Sincerely,

Larry Penner

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TUESDAY, AUG. 8

Mediterranean Cooking

Demonstration & Tasting Lunch

Chef Naela Zeidan returns to the Manhasset Public Library from 12-2 pm for another tasty demonstration of classic Mediterranean dishes in the 3rd Floor multi-use room. The menu will include stuffed grape leaves, vegan rice and sauteed veggies, tzatziki sauce with cucumbers, sour cream and garlic served with pita bread followed by date dessert cookies. Space is limited. Priority will be given to Manhasset Library cardholders.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9

Skin Cancer Screening

11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Manorhaven Beach Park) Town of North Hempstead Wellness

Wednesday. Skin Cancer Screenings. Call 311 for more information.

Afternoon T.E.A.

2 p.m. (Landmark on Main Street)

Afternoon T.E.A., an event for seniors, is funded by the Manhasset Community Fund’s Greentree Foundation and sponsored by The Bristal Living. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for more information.

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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.

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Wednesday Movies in the Park

8:30 p.m. (Whitney Pond Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. The feature is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Call 311 for more information.

SATURDAY, AUG 12

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.

South Plandome Road will be closed to traffic from Park Avenue to Dennis Street/ Northern Blvd:

Saturday August 12, 6-9:30 p.m. Movie Night (Rain Date August 13)

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 of starting your Polish family research. Explore using Polish online databases, communicating with archives, and working with Polish researchers.

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Let‛s Get Crafty: Acorn Jewels

One of the most common trees we have here on our Island are oak trees. They are very tall and have lobed leaves. All oak trees have rough bark. Did you know oak trees make a fruit? It’s not a fruit like an apple or a pear, or even an orange. The fruit of the oak tree is a nut called an acorn. Many animals eat acorns, like deer, squirrels and opossums. They only eat the nut part, leaving the caps behind. A fun craft that uses these woody stems is acorn jewels.

Supplies:

Acorn caps

Toothbrush (or some other gentle cleaning brush)

Use the toothbrush to gently clean the acorn caps. Next, color the inside of the caps with the markers. Be creative! You can use different colors in the same cap or one solid color. Once the caps are all colored, coat the inside

Washable markers

White school glue

Glitter (optional)

small paintbrush (optional)

with the white glue. You can squirt it directly inside and then turn the cap to spread it evenly, or use a small paintbrush. If you want to add glitter, sprinkle now. Then, leave to dry for 24 hours. When they are finished, the caps will be filled with a glossy layer of color.

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According to the Alaska Wildlife Alliance, ermines, also known as the short-tailed weasel or stoat, are Alaska‛s cute, color-changing weasel. They weigh just under half a pound, and they may be one of the best pound-for-pound predators in Alaska, taking down rabbits twice their size. They are highly adaptable and can be found in nearly every corner of Alaska. In the summer their fur is a brownish red color, and in the winter they have pure white fur. Their nests are usually a former burrow of a small rodent and are typically lined with rodent hair. They also

settle down in a rock pile, hollow log, under brush piles or trees. For ermines further north, snow provides vital insulation against the extreme air temperatures. They are carnivores who mainly eat small mammals like voles and mice. They occasionally eat shrews and rabbits and other small vertebrates and insects. Sometimes they also eat fish in nearby rivers.

Challenges facing the ermine include being hunted for their pelts that are often used to trim coats and other clothing, getting caught in traps meant for other small species, losing their preferred homes to logging and increased competition with other animals for food. Did you know that they dig a special storage area in their dens for excess food?

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A Mustela erminea in its winter coat.

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Every-body Cover Up: Ten Years Since Nude Beach Crackdown

Naturists will pay a high price to let it all out

One slightly obscure consequence of Superstorm Sandy is that Fire Island beaches that were once traditionally clothing optional were no longer open to nude recreation. Ten years ago this February, a decision was made to begin enforcing the 1984 state statute prohibiting the clothing optional status. This law states that a person is guilty of exposure if he appears in a public place in such a manner that the private or intimate parts of his body are unclothed or exposed. This section shall not apply to the breastfeeding of infants or to any person entertaining or performing in a play, exhibition, show or entertainment. It is important to note that since 1992 it has been legal in New York State for a woman to be topless anywhere a man can also be shirtless.

Up until 2013, the National Park Service, who oversees the beaches, tolerated the activity, going so far as allowing locals to put up signs warning people that they might encounter naturists in these designated areas. (Naturist is the term preferred by most people who enjoy nude recreation and advocate for its acceptance. “Nudist” is an outdated term and usually carries a negative connotation.)

According to Susan Rothberg, a member of the board of directors of the Naturist Action Committee (NAC), there is anecdotal evidence of nude recreation at Lighthouse Beach dating back at least to World War II, if not earlier. “There’s a story that the first lighthouse keeper’s daughter wrote that people went nude on Lighthouse Beach. I do know for a fact that a friend of mine, who has since passed away, sat on Lighthouse Beach during WWII and saw people sunbathing nude,” Rothberg said in an email.

For people who participate in naturist activities, there is a sense of community and acceptance that comes with being nude. It is more about experiencing nature fully than being seen naked. Rothberg said “to me, a social nude setting is about body acceptance. No one judges your looks. I found that men on a nude beach looked me in the eye…when we were speaking to each other, more so than in the textile

world. We were a family, went to weddings and funerals, and socialized off the beach.”

All of this came to a halt after Sandy. Part of the reason is because the storm flattened the dunes, making the naturist part of the beach visible from Lighthouse Road. Compounding that is the fact that Lighthouse Beach is located in one of the busiest parts of the park. Alexcy Romero, Superintendent of the Fire Island National Seashore, said that “Fifty percent of our visitors do come through Lighthouse Beach, and they come from the west, walking east. We receive close to 100,000 visitors at the lighthouse. So there have been complicated incidents between those who are for it and those who are against it. And so, you have families, you have school groups, you have a variety of different users coming through that area, and we noticed an increase in visitor conflict and concern.”

Additionally, there were people who took the clothing optional status as free rein to indulge in other recreational activities. Both Superintendent Romero and Rothberg acknowledged this as a problem.

“There was a lot of lewd and lascivious activity occurring there… a prostitution ring was suspected to be operating on the beach,” said Romero. Because of the small number of rangers available, he stated that they were spending a disproportionate amount of time dealing with behavior and conflicts on this part of the beach. “It was taking away from visitor safety in other areas of the park; our guys are patrolling up and down the 26 miles of shoreline.”

Rothberg also said there were people being lewd in the naturist portion of the beach, but pushed back against the idea that it was worse there than other sections. “It wasn’t a day at church; sadly some miscreants thought it was an appropriate location for open sex and weed. But it was really no worse than any other beach in the area.”

Romero cited heavy use and people using the dunes as additional reasons for the decision. “Because it is a remote location, we don’t have the public facilities that are needed. So we did see activities of human waste and an increase of garbage up there. Again, we don’t have the staffing

to manage that. It had been documented that that heavy recreational use did disturb the threatened Endangered Species Program that we closely monitor here at Fire Island National Seashore.” It is unclear if restricting the beach to clothed-only has impacted the level of use.

The dunes have begun to re-form, but the beaches remain closed to naturist activities. Romero said their approach with people using the beach unclothed is to educate them about the rules. “When we see nude people out there we will educate, we will advise accordingly. So we will approach and share that you know, this is not a clothing optional beach, please dress. it’s usually a warning followed up by what would then be a citation for lewd conduct, something along those lines.”

The consequences for this citation may result in a fine as high as $5,000 and six months in jail.

For those who would like to see the beaches return to clothing optional, the best course is to contact your state representatives.

The sign at the Smith Point ranger station.

(Photo by Cory Olsen)

The old sign from Lighthouse Beach, alerting people to its clothing optional status.

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Class Action Seeks Language-Access Compliance

JANET BURNS

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In July, a group of Nassau County residents and advocates filed suit against the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) to force the agency to comply with current laws by providing language-access accommodations.

Filed in the Eastern District of New York, the suit is being brought by affected community members in Nassau County, legal representatives from LatinoJustice PRLDEF, organizational plaintiff CARECEN.

In a press release, the plaintiffs stated that CARECEN et al. v. Nassau County seeks to compel NCPD to meet their civil rights obligations.

“to provide timely, meaningful and competent language assistance to limited English proficient community members.”

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SEP 16Long Island Latin Music Fest.

SEP 17The Wiggles Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour

SEP 23Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone

SEP 28YES: Classic Tales of YES

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OCT 12Buddy Guy

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 28 Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

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OCT 29Aqui Esta La Salsa

NOV 1Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

NOV 4Almost Queen - A Tribute to Queen

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11 Paul Anka

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

NOV 19Howie Mandel

NOV 30 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

In the decade that has passed since Nassau County agreed it would comply with these requirements, little has in fact changed, according to plaintiffs.

services, Oberdick said, Miss A was unable to get assistance and was also unable to file a civilian complaint against the officers, which she tried to do multiple times, by going to her precinct.

The lawsuit also raises the case of Miss C, who called police on two separate occasions to seek emergency assistance with domestic violence, Oberdick said.

As a result of being denied language access services on those occasion, Oberdick said, “Her seven-year-old daughter was forced to translate, which can be incredibly traumatic, and also lead to inaccuracies in reporting [by police], which is exactly what happened to Miss C. The ultimate report she got was incorrect, and didn’t accurately document the injuries sustained ... and she wasn’t ultimately successful in getting a restraining order because of this.

Overall, Oberdick said, “We are seeking systemic reform.”

Officer:

we speak English in the United States...so.”

In an interview with Anton Media Group, attorney Meena Roldan Oberdick of LatinoJustice PRLDEF, who’s also part of the social services-spanning Long Island Language Advocates Coalition (LILAC), explained that the suit has been brought by one organizational plaintiff and two individual class representatives.

“The organizational plaintiff, CARECEN, is the largest immigration legal services provider on Long Island, and their staff frequently have to deal with the host of problems that arise from language access denial,” Oberdick said. “They are constantly having to problem-solve with clients.”

The two individual plaintiffs live in Nassau County and are identified in court documents as Miss A and Miss C. For the purposes of the suit, the two women are representatives “for all individuals who have been or will be denied language access assistance by the NCPD,” Oberdick said.

In 2022, Miss A attempted to seek assistance from the NCPD to get help with an illegal eviction, Oberdick explained. “The landlord had been unlawfully entering the apartment and changing the locks. When the NCPD arrived on the scene, [Miss A] was well aware she has the right to an interpreter, and she asked for one. The officer’s response, which she caught on film, was ‘This is the United States of America, we speak English in the United States.’”

As a result of being denied language access

“We are not seeking monetary damages, only injunctive relief,” she pointed out. “We are asking the court to issue an order requiring the NCPD to implement appropriate training on the provision of language access, and to develop adequate supervisory procedures.”

“Nassau County has a ‘paper policy,’ and they’re just not following it. There are no repercussions for officers who don’t follow it.”

“It’s been ten years, and the small improvements that have been made have not been enough to comply with the law.”

Meanwhile, Oberdick said, there’s also a greater need for record-keeping as to how the county’s ‘language line,’ which NCPD officers may call for translation assistance at any time, is being utilized, or not. “The only data they collect is that time that it was used.”

In response to the lawsuit, NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder released the following statement:

“The Nassau County Police Department continues to work with our Language Access Line to ensure that all individuals with limited English proficiency are able to communicate with the Police Department should the need arise. From January 1 to July 18, 2023, the department’s language access line successfully interacted with over 6,997 individuals for a total of over 41,439 minutes of duration.”

“The Police Department conducts audits on the program to ensure that we are compliant under federal standards and we have a department policy regarding guidelines and usage of Language Line ... To date, I have not been personally contacted by any members from LILAC with regard to the Language Access Line.”

“This is the United States of America,

3 STEPS TO HANDLE MARKET VOLATILITY AS YOU APPROACH RETIREMENT

No one likes to watch their investments lose money, but downward market volatility can feel particularly scary for people who plan to retire in the near future. Their anxiety is understandable. They’ve spent their careers building their nest eggs and now – at a time when they plan to give up their income-producing jobs – they face the prospect of living off less money than they had envisioned. Fortunately, it’s rarely as simple as that. As with all things nancial, it’s important to look at the big picture. If you’re nearing retirement and worried about market volatility, keep these factors in mind:

1. Concentrate on your financial goals. No one can say with certainty what will happen to stocks over the next week, month, year or decade. But what may be more certain is your nancial goals for those timeframes. Ensure your portfolio is designed to help you achieve your key priorities, rather than to hit a speci c market outcome. Remember that timing the markets is rarely successful because there are so many unknown factors in uencing how stocks move.

2. Keep your emotions in check. Market corrections, dips and swings are inevitable for investors in the short term, so it’s important to look beyond the daily hype and headlines. Instead, watch for broad, persistent trends that could provide opportunities or challenges for your

overall nancial situation. As you ponder adjustments to your portfolio, remember that while you can’t control the market, you can control your reaction to it.

3. Reassess your portfolio according to your retirement date and risk tolerance. Two items that are more in your control are your risk tolerance and retirement date. Keep in mind that each person has an individual comfort level with taking risks. You may nd that your ability to handle market swings varies over time, particularly if you’ve experienced volatility in the past. Big market moves or dips may be a good time to step back and evaluate your portfolio according to when you anticipate needing to generate income from your investments:

• If you have a decade or more before retirement, prioritize building your investments using a diversi ed asset mix. Investing regularly in the market could help volatility work to your bene t, as you have more time to ride out shortterm turbulence and overcome potential losses. As you re ne your retirement plans, calculate how much money you need to live the lifestyle you want, while also preparing for unexpected expenses such as healthcare. Knowing how much you need to retire can help you stay con dent in your nancial strategy amid market uncertainty.

• If you are within a few years of retirement, you likely are more sensitive to short-term market moves. At this

point, you may consider gradually adjusting your portfolio to reduce your level of risk. If you wait until retirement to adjust your investment mix, you could be surprised by untimely market volatility or a downturn. If this happens, it could leave you with less money in retirement compared to your plans, forcing you to modify your goals or lifestyle. If the market is experiencing a correction, you may want to wait for it to rebound (as it historically has) before making adjustments. Making changes immediately amid volatility could lock in possible losses.

• If you are already retired, be patient and maintain your diversi ed investment strategy. If the potential for a downturn or increased volatility makes you nervous, consider reallocating your portfolio accordingly. Keep in mind that even in retirement it may make sense to have part of your investment mix focused on growth. Today’s longlife expectancies mean that you need to be prepared for the likelihood that living costs, particularly healthcare, will be higher in the later decades of your retirement.

If you have concerns about the effect of market volatility on your investments, you are not alone. If you want additional support, consider consulting a nancial advisor who can review the details of your unique nancial situation. Together you can determine if your portfolio is on track to reach your goals.

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I recently listened to a shorter than usual Douglas Tallamy talk “What’s the Hurry,” where he mentions that moths and their caterpillars are bird food, but it doesn’t help to attract them to your yard with native plants if then you use white night lights which draw them to their deaths. Yellow lights are not near as attractive and you will save a lot of moths by using them.

Here is how to help baby birds who fall out of their nests: Ask yourself several questions: Is the bird injured? If the answer is yes you can contact a local wildlife rehabilitator -Volunteers for Wildlife at (516) 674-0982, volunteersforwildlife.org. They will treat only native wildlife, so not house sparrows. Bobby Horvath - (516) 987-3961 is a private rehabilitator who accepts donations to help him with the costs. Several years ago he rescued two owlets which

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had fallen out of the nest during a storm. They had some injuries and needed veterinary care. He constructed a new nest which he installed and the owl family was eventually reunited.

If the answer to the first question is, there are no injuries, then ask yourself, “Does the bird have feathers?” If the answer is yes- then it’s probably a fledgling

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who tried to fly and failed but will fly soon. The parents still need to feed it so make sure there are no dogs, cats or predators and people in the area. If the answer is- it has no or very few feathers then it needs to be returned to the nest. So then ask yourself another question - Can you find the nest intact? If the answer is yes- then put the baby in the nest and observe for one hour. If the answer is no-make a nest close to the original nest location and observe for one hour. The last question is -Are parents returning and attentive? If yes you can leave the area and know the bird is safe. If the answer is no then you need

to call a wildlife rehabiliator. You can learn much more about helping birds from the Nassau County Audubon Societies. Check their easy-to-find websites for many other activities that they sponsor to help birds including supporting legislation and conservation activities.

Lastly, North Shore Audubon Society has helped Boy and Girl Scouts by having them help birds. Scouts have planted hundreds of native plants to help birds at public locations such as Science Museum of Long Island and Sands Point Preserve. Contact me at nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com. for any questions.

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• August 10 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

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Moving in with a partner is a big step. Besides the logistics, the planning process often involves multiple discussions about your preferences and each of your unique needs. Once this has been completed, you may realize that you’ve forgotten to have a discussion about what happens once you’re together in the new space and how it may impact your relationship. Even if you have been with your partner for a while, you may be surprised at how your relationship can shift when cohabitating, so opening up a conversation is key. Below are a few suggestions.

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by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. Though there will be a crescent moon, skies should still be dark enough for a good show. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.

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to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

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leading to tension between you and your partner.

Create a joint calendar.

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as such, have your own habits and routines. Being able to have open and honest discussions about your needs, as well as what works (or doesn’t) is important. For example, one person may feel as if they don’t have enough personal space or time to themselves. If this is kept secret, it can fester, creating a bigger problem down the road and

Planning is extremely helpful for people who have just moved in together. It is easy for people to get set in their routines. Even if you are in a long-term relationship, when not living together, you may not have checked in with your partner prior to making plans. This checking in is not about permission, but rather determining if there are scheduling conflicts and letting your partner know that you’re thinking about them/ their needs. Many couples find it helpful to create a joint calendar so that they know when the other person is available for meeting up with family or friends.

Schedule date nights.

Schedule time together as a couple. You may think this naturally happens once you are living

to see Saturn’s rings and a few of its brightest moons.

• August 31 - Full Moon, Supermoon, Blue Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This is the third of four supermoons for 2023. Since this is the second full moon in a single month, it is sometimes referred to as a blue moon.

together, but keeping up with your schedule and commitments may prevent you from prioritizing quality time. It is important to have some time in which you can be fully present with your partner and leave work or outside stresses behind.

Limit distractions when together.

Many couples find it helpful to have a no-technology or limited technology night, although this can certainly be a challenge. Again, just because you live with your partner doesn’t necessarily mean you are spending quality time together. You may have relied on technology to stay connected with your partner prior to the move, but by removing technology from the equation, you eliminate distractions and can be fully present with one another during your time together.

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Investigators Wrap Search Of Accused Long Island Serial Killer’s Home

After Heuermann’s arrest in Manhattan, his home became a crime scene and the center of what has become a national news story.

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At the corner of Michigan Avenue and First Avenue in Massapequa Park, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, on July 25, visited the home of Rex Heuermann, who was arrested July 13 in the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Lynn Costello. He is the prime suspect in the death and disappearance of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.

“Investigation is continuing in regards to Maureen Brainard-Barnes as well as other aspects of the case,” Tierney said. “That’s being done in the grand jury, or through the grand jury process.”

An arrest in the case, which has been known as the “Gilgo Beach Murders”, is a long time coming. The investigation, sparked by a discovery along Ocean Parkway of 11 sets of human remains, began in 2010.

Reporters asked Tierney during a press conference in front of the home if there was any indication that the victims were murdered in the home.

“I don’t believe at this time we could say one way or the other,” Tierney said. “I would say we have obtained a massive amount of material, all of which has to be catalogued and analyzed.”

This process will take time, Tierney said.

Another reporter asked Tierney to elaborate on a comment made by Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison,

“I think what he’s referring to is the amount of evidence, which is quite a lot,” Tierney said. “Now its up to the job of the task force to go through that evidence. That’s a process. And we need to do that process. We won’t know exactly what we have for quite some time, just giving the sheer volume of evidence that was taken.”

Tierney discussed how ground piercing technology used in the backyard did not turn up any human remains.

“There is a trace analysis we have to go through with the house, with regards to hair fibers, DNA, blood,” Tierney said. “The house in general was cluttered and there were a lot of guns taken from the house. The defendant had 92 hand gun permits. In addition to hand guns, he had quite a few long guns as well.”

In total, Tierney said, approximately 279 weapons were recovered from the home. Police searched a number of properties in addition to the home, Tierney said. Police were seen searching a storage unit

in Amityville and seizing a Chevrolet Avalanche, which was described by a witness early on in the investigation, from South Carolina.

A reporter also asked if Heuermann’s DNA was entered into a database and related to any other unsolved crimes, as investigators are looking into his ties with Atlantic City, Las Vegas and South Carolina, and unsolved cases there.

“With regards to state and national DNA databases, there are specific rules with that under New York and federal law,” Tierney said. “Usually, that only happens when a person is convicted of a crime. As far as specifically the database, the DNA has not been entered in that database.”

In regards to Heuermann’s family; his wife and two adult children, Tierney said there’s no indication that they had any knowledge of Heuermann’s alleged double life. During the commission of three of the murders, the family was out of state. Reportedly, Heuermann’s wife has filed for divorce. Tierney said the family is represented by council.

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When asked to think of a maritime tragedy, most likely called to mind is the Titanic, which sank amongst the North Atlantic waves in April of 1912. Yet this tragedy was preceded by another, which for 70 years had been considered the worst disaster in maritime history. This was the steamboat Lexington, which ignited and then sank into the Long Island Sound in January of 1840. The Lexington catastrophe caused the deaths of 140 passengers and crew, leaving only four survivors. Despite these chilling numbers, it seems much of the Lexington’s story has been lost in the modern day, as fewer and fewer people know of the ship and the devastation it left behind.

Notorious LI Tragedy Explored In New Book By Bill Bleyer

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One author — Bayville’s Bill Bleyer — is trying to change this, revitalizing the history of the Lexington in his new book, The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound.

Bleyer has published five previous works with History Press. His books have explored Long Island and its history, ranging from the Fire Island Lighthouse to George Washington’s Setauket spy ring during the Revolutionary War. In this latest book, he is back again to bring readers the story of the Lexington from its conception and construction to its sinking, the subsequent legal cases which ensued, as well as modern day efforts to research and rescue remains of the ship — which still sits nestled along the floor of the Sound. Considering that Long Island is rampant with boats used for transportation, business and enjoyment alike, many locals are unaware of the maritime travel around Long Island and the rocky waves of its past. The Lexington was a paddlewheel steamboat, commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, that transported both passengers and cargo across the Long Island Sound

between 1835 and 1840. Sailing the Sound was actually quite difficult at the time, as Bleyer explains, because the body of water — about 100 miles long and up to 20 miles wide — could become quite rough. Another complication was fog, a constant companion to travelers on these temperamental waters.

Bleyer’s work is incredibly thorough in its coverage of the four survivors of the Lexington; Chester Hillard, Stephen Manchester, Charles Buckingham Smith, and David Crowley. Each of these men receives a riveting recounting of their stories, from escaping the boat to their subsequent journey on the Sound, as well as when and how they were finally rescued. Bleyer, true to his historian lens, does not make heroes or villains of these men, and instead provides intimate detail which makes a reader feel as though they are being rescued alongside each victim.

Following the disaster was also a lengthy court case, and Bleyer gives this part of the story its due time and attention. For as sensational as the sinking itself has been in other forms of media, not as much focus has been turned to the confusion and suspicions which surrounded the early weeks of the sinking. Several chapters are devoted to unraveling this mystery, including statement records and court logs directly from the trial.

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Lexington was the role of the media. Conflicting reports left many people confused on what was happening at the time, and for a while afterwards. This conflict is a central focus in Bleyer’s book, and offers not just a commentary on the disaster, but a meta-commentary on the role news plays in reporting on disaster, and how disparate reports impeded the case and finding answers for those impacted. This theme coincides with the lithograph of the sinking, which sensationalized the story — both for good and bad — and rocketed the public imagination into even more gruesome territory. Bleyer features nearly 20 pages of photographs, including the original lithograph which sparked such controversy at the time of the disaster. Also included are scan images of the wreck in the modern day, as recovery efforts of the ship have now resumed since the tragedy.

This book is not for the faint of heart; it requires a passion for Long Island’s history, and a knowledge of — or an excitement to learn — the terminology of steamboats. Patient readers will be rewarded, however, with a fascinating exploration of a long-underappreciated, life-changing moment in Long Island’s history. Bleyer truly provides an all-encompassing work on this tragedy and the legacy it left behind.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You take hold of your mood and send it up and up. ough every emotion has its purpose, some are best experienced ever so brie y. Some feelings are like kryptonite to your superpowers. You’ll note the e ect and move from the source to process the information -- or lesson, if there is one -- from a distance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Many wouldn’t think to work on their own attitude because they assume their own reactions are correct. You have the awareness that there are many ways to see and respond to life beyond what might come naturally to you. You’ll pause to select a perspective that empowers aligning your attitude with your aspirations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Other people cannot write your dreams for you, but how they will try this week! As much as they assign you their own ambitions, the only one who can sing your soul is you. It requires the trying of new things until you nd the match that makes your mind quick and your spirit bright.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What would you do for your beloved? ink about the level of support, understanding and compassion you would extend. Are you o ering this to yourself? It’s not enough to allow yourself room to grow. Give yourself the resources, too, and while you’re at it, a ord yourself the grace to make mistakes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). e end of an option isn’t necessarily a loss. ough it may have been something you really wanted, do not grasp at the door as it closes -- you’ll only get pinched ngers. Instead, trust life and set your gaze to higher, more interesting and exciting views. New opportunity is imminent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Inside you is a shy child and a bold explorer and they are equally able to e ectively navigate the world, one with the caution that has kept the species alive for hundreds of thousands of years and the other with the verve that has done the same. ere is no wrong way to be this week. Embrace your polarities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s a funny thing about humans. We tend to attribute other people’s behavior to their disposition, and yet we believe our own behavior springs from the circumstances at hand. You’ll take full responsibility for your perspective this week as you nd the attitude that lifts you above the obstacles in play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to be a people-pleaser categorically to recognize that giving people what they want is often the easiest, smartest and all-around most satisfying way to go. You’re exceedingly clever and yet it will still be hard to deduce what the others are expecting. is is a good week to, instead of guessing, just ask.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re at the point in a project when no one else can gure it out like you can, so it’s better not to ask for feedback yet. If you got praise, it might hinder your progress, causing you to relax. And if you got criticism, it could be discouraging. Trust what you’re learning from the work itself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People like you and want to impress you or in uence you, so they o er their advice. You bene t from being receptive and appreciative in the moment, and then doing whatever you want. ey are looking for your approval, not your follow-through. e most exceptional ideas will emerge from your own creative mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). ough moods, like weather, are out of your control, you’ll be brilliant at positioning yourself to make the most of them. When it’s emotionally sunny, you get out and enjoy it. With worse climates you suit up, shelter or escape accordingly. You keep getting better at navigating shifts of state.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Self-esteem is dynamic and you’ll experience its complex wobble in the di erent groups and environments you roll through this week. You can accept and like yourself fundamentally and still feel unsuited for certain tasks and situations. Be brave, advocate for yourself and believe in your resilience.

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your last trump, and discards his deuce of hearts on the jack of clubs to make the contract.

You might go on to the next deal without giving the matter further thought, but the fact remains that you could have stopped South from making his game. Instead of discarding a heart on the third round of diamonds, you should have ruffed your partner’s ace and returned a trump!

Had you done this, South would have found it impossible to make the contract. Your trump return would have killed one of dummy’s vital entries before declarer could cash his A-K of clubs, and he eventually would have lost a heart trick to go down one.

Assume you hold the West hand and lead your singleton diamond against four spades. East wins with the jack and continues with the K-A, on which you discard first the seven and then the four of hearts.

East obediently returns a low heart, but declarer goes up with the ace, cashes the A-K of clubs, leads a trump to dummy’s eight, ruffs a club, leads a trump to dummy’s queen and ruffs another club. South then crosses to the ace of spades, simultaneously drawing

Trumping partner’s ace is, of course, a spectacular and unusual play, but it makes a lot of sense here — if you stop to think about it. To begin with, it’s a play that can’t cost you a thing, since the trump you are wasting is of no earthly use to you.

More important than that is the 100% certainty that if South has a heart or club loser in his hand, it will be utterly impossible for him to avoid losing that trick — provided you trump your partner’s ace at trick three and return a trump at trick four to guard against the hand South actually has.

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Sixth Squad Detectives report the arrests of two (2) Queens men for Grand Larceny (Attempted) that occurred on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 10:30 am in Manhasset.

According to detectives, on Thursday, July 13, 2023 the female victim, 73, received an e-mail from what she believed to be PayPal. The e-mail instructed her to contact the provided phone number regarding a fraudulent deposit. The victim complied and was

Grand Larceny Arrest In Manhasset

advised she owed $39,000 dollars. She was instructed to withdraw $39,000 dollars and a representative from the U.S. Department of Justice would meet her and collect the funds. The victim met with an unknown male and gave him an envelope containing the money.

A few days later the victim contacted police.

During the investigation an unknown

male again directed the victim to withdraw an additional $10,000 dollars. The subject arraigned to meet with the victim. Upon the subjects’ arrival, the victim gave them an envelope.

Yisheng Zhang, 29, of 144-40 Sanford Avenue, and Bai Lun Wu, 29, of 45-35 Francis Lewis Boulevard, were arrested without incident.

A substance believed to be Ketamine was

Robbery / Manhasset

Sixth Squad Detectives are investigating a Robbery that occurred on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:30 pm in Manhasset.

According to detectives, an unknown female entered Macy’s located at 1100

Northern Boulevard and proceeded to place store merchandise into a black tote bag. The subject attempted to exit the store without paying for the merchandise. A store employee questioned her conduct and the

subject pushed the employee before fleeing in an unknown direction.

The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to call

Public Lewdness / Manhasset

Sixth Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Port Washington man for Public Lewdness that occurred on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:50 pm in Manhasset.

According to detectives, two (2) female juveniles, 14, were sitting on a bench located at 27 Manhasset Avenue when an unknown male approached them. The male exposed himself to the juveniles. The victims immediately fled the scene and notified their parents about the incident.

A thorough investigation was conducted and Christian Sarmiento, 22, of 51 S. Bayles Avenue was arrested without incident.

During the investigation it was determined Sarmiento was responsible for inappropriately grabbing a female juvenile, 16, that occurred on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Great Neck Estates.

Defendant Sarmiento is charged with two (2) counts of Public Lewdness, three (3) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Forcible

recovered from the subject’s white 2016 BMW X5.

Defendants Zhang and Wu are charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree. They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at First District Court, Hempstead.

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Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Touching, and Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at First District Court, Hempstead. Detective’s request anyone who feels they may have been a victim of a similar incident, to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

LEGAL NOTICES

MANHASSET

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Barbara Albinder, LCSW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/05/23. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the PLLC to: The PLLC 17 Wenwood Drive, Glen Head, NY 11545. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8-2; 7-26-19-12-5; 6-282023-6T-#241610-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE

MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 MEMORIAL PLACE

MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID FOR 2023-2024 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY OPERATIONS

Notice is hereby given that a Bid For 2023-2024 Food Service Management Company Operations will be received and publicly opened and read aloud by the Board of Education, Manhasset Union Free School District, Town of North Hempstead, Nassau

County, New York at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 in the Business Office – Administration Building at 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York, 11030.

Detailed specifications can be obtained by calling Dr. Sam Gergis, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, Manhasset Union Free School District at 516267-7724.

All bids must be submitted on or before the date and time of the opening. Two complete original copies of your bid are to be submitted in a single sealed envelope or package marked “2023-2024” Food Service Management Company Operations” on the outside, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid in the lower left-hand corner.

Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Teeja Thomas, Purchasing Agent, Manhasset Union Free School District, Business Office, Administration Building, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, New York 11030. Bids will be received and publicly read by the Manhasset UFSD, Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023

in the conference room of the Administrative Offices at 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 11030.

The Manhasset Union Free School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid.

The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Manhasset Union Free School District, as well as improper hand delivery.

The Board of Education, Manhasset Union Free School District, reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid which, in its judgment, are in the best interests of the school district.

Dated: July 25, 2023

By Order of: Board of Education

Manhasset Union Free School District

Manhasset, New York 11030

Town of North Hempstead Nassau County, New York 8-2-2023-1T-#241997-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North Hempstead -

Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

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

APPEAL #21418 Lindsay Hill & Mehdi Elofir; 46 Stonehenge Rd., Manhasset, Section 3, Block 86, Lot 146; Zoned Residence-B Variances from 70-40(C) and 70-208.F to construct a second-story addition that is too close to the street on a non-conforming building. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 2:30pm.

APPEAL #21429 8-22 Park Avenue, LLC (Strength in Mobility, LLC); 14 Park Ave., Manhasset, Section 3, Block 79, Lot 230; Zoned Business-B Variance from 70-103(A) to construct interior alterations

for a new personal training facility with not enough parking.

APPEAL #21382 - Guillermo Ortiz; 55 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset; Section 3, Block 138-02, Lots 101-104 & 805; Zoned: Business-B Appeal for determination or in the alternative, variances from §70-138 and §70-103.B to legalize the conversion of an automobile service station to an auto body repair shop (not a permitted use within the Business-B district) with

parking stalls that are too small.

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

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

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

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals 8-2-2023-1T-#242027-MAN

Christian Sarmiento.

(Photo courtesy Nassau County Police)

SPORTS & RECREATION

Q and A With Manhasset Crew

HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

(1) HS Fall 2023 Pre-Season Bootcamp

(Mon, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 25) = $375

DANIEL GREILSHEIMER

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QGive us an overview of the crew program.

AThe program is open and available to any middle school and/or high school students (grades 7-12). You do not have to be a Manhasset resident to enroll. The Manhasset boathouse address is: 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington.

QWhat type of programs do you offer?

High intensity ERG training to condition, build stamina and improve performance for the upcoming Fall season.

• Location: P10 Fitness: 102 Harbor Rd, Port Wash

• Practice Times: 7:00AM - 9:00AM

(2) HS Fall 2023 Season (Mon, Aug 28 - Mon, Nov 6) = $1425*

• Location: Manhasset Boathouse: 175 W Shore Rd, Port Wash

• Practice Days: 5 days weekly (Mon-Fri)

• Practice Times: 4:00PM - 6:30PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 7-8)

(1) MS Fall 2023 Season

(Fri, Sept 6 - Mon, Nov 6) = $1,025*

• Location: Manhasset Boathouse: 175 W Shore Rd, Port Wash

QWhat are the benefits of rowing?

ARowing is a team sport which encourages the kids to work together, increasing team building, confidence, and leadership skills.

QHow does the crew program differ seasonally (work-outs on or off the water, regattas etc.)?

AFall, Spring and Summer is more condusive to have the boats on the water with athletes doing land practice on the ERG when weather doesn’t permit water days. Winter is indoor ERG and core training to help build more stamina, increase performance.

Manhasset Crew

in June. From this year’s senior class of eight student-athletes three were recruited to continue.

QAny recent successes (States, Nationals, D1 athletes etc.)?

A

We have year round programs for each season. Registration for the fall season is now open.

• Practice Days: 3 days weekly

(Mon / Weds / Fri)

• Practice Times: 4:15PM - 6:15PM

AManhasset Crew was recently crowned Long Island Champions for a third consecutive time. They also won their 44th State Championship this May. Finally, the team placed 3rd at the National Championships

QIf a person wants to get involved, how should they reach out?

Acheck out our website for more info: www.manhassetcrew.org. You can also register to join the organization from our website.

REGISTRATION Is NOW OPEN!

Crew team members on the water.

(Photo by Manhasset Crew)

Being on the water is a great way to get exercise.

(Photo by Manhasset Crew)

Medals from last year’s season.

(Photo by Manhasset Crew)

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

Moth Week Draws Attention To Another

According to NationalMothWeek.org, a recent study showed that some moth species are better pollinators than some butterflies. Just as with native butterflies, you can help our native moths by growing plants native to Long Island. Plants such as Virginia Creeper, milkweeds, grasses and any plant that you use to attract bees and butterflies help to support moths.

National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. National Moth Week is held, worldwide, during the last full week of July. NMW offers everyone, everywhere, a unique opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute scientific data about moths. Through partnerships with major online biological data depositories, NMW participants can help map moth distribution and provide needed information on other life history aspects around the globe.

Why is the last full week of July designated as National Moth Week?

Mid-summer is a good time for finding moths in most of the northern hemisphere. It was decided to keep the date constant from year to year to help organizations who

A bioindicator is a species or taxon that tells us about the health of an ecosystem. A greater diversity of moths typically means there is a greater diversity of plant species, which leads to a greater diversity of other species as well. They can help us monitor food plant populations and they are important food sources for many nocturnal AND diurnal organisms. Also, moths typically have a reputation of being drab, dull pests. However, that is certainly not the case. An extreme minority of moth species can cause trouble to humans, but most moths either have no impact on our lives or may serve important ecosystem functions such as pollination. Many moths are actually very interestingly patterned and colored. Moths are a world of sphinxes, hawks, owls, tigers, and scary eyes, all waiting for you outside your door, or perhaps in your home. What equipment is used to observe moths?

The very most basic thing you need is an outdoor light source to attract moths next to a surface for them to rest on. Your light source can be as simple as a porch light over a wall or a door.

More advanced moth-ers hang sheets between trees or poles or use stand-alone mothing sheets and mercury vapor or UV lights. More information on how to attract

Dark-spotted Palthis Moth.

(Photo by Mike Boone via Wikimedia Commons)

Important Pollinator

moths can be found here.

What if it isn’t possible to buy equipment?

All you need to attract moths is an outdoor light and a surface for the moths to rest on. The light over your house front door can be your mothing setup.

What is baiting?

Baiting is the practice of using a fermented mixture (usually containing brown sugar, molasses, beer and semi-rotten fruit) to attract moths. This is a good way to see moths that aren’t necessarily attracted to lights, but will be drawn to the bait. The bait can go almost anywhere. Use a paintbrush to apply the bait to trees a short distance from the lighting set up. Baiting can be done in both summer and winter months.

What about urban areas?

Urban areas are often home to a surprising amount of biodiversity. There are a couple of options for urban mothing. The first, and easiest, is to travel to a nearby open space or nature center to participate in a mothing event there. If that’s not an option, you can simply use a light on your apartment balcony or on walls outside of your building.

Can kids moth? Will they hate it?

Pre-schoolers through teenagers usually love mothing for many reasons. It’s a fun

activity for a warm night (and kids love being outdoors at night). It’s generally a family activity involving parents and siblings. Moths are gentle and harmless. They’ll sit on your hand or the brim of your hat. Kids love watching and holding them. Children can learn about the beauty and variety of moths up close.

—From NationalMothWeek.org via Long Island Native Plant Initiative

Ailanthus Webworm Moth.

(Photo by Greg Hume via Wikimedia Commons)

A moth trap setup.

(Photo by Nolie Schneider via nationalmothweek.org)

Town Of North Hempstead’s Second Season Of Oyster Reintroduction

On July 18, new spat-on-shell baby oysters were introduced to Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor. Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonete has advocated for oyster reintroduction since 2020 when she started exploring the idea of reintroducing oysters into Manhasset Bay as a means of helping the environment.

Oysters feed by pumping water through their bodies, filtering phytoplankton, bacteria, and other small particles, improving the surrounding water quality. Oysters also grow in clusters to form reefs, which provide habitat and protection for many other species, helping to support marine biodiversity.

Councilmember Dalimonte has been working with officials from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, Bay Constable Mal Nathan and his team to welcome spat-on-shell oysters to Manhasset Bay while also working with the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor to expand oyster gardening to North Hempstead Beach Park.

At the April 28, 2022, town board meeting, Councilmember Dalimonte offered the resolution to embark on this project in Manhasset Bay, which was unanimously approved. In August of 2022, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Dalimonte and the rest of the Town Board, along with officials from the DEC and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, welcomed the spat-on-shell oysters to the bay.

According to the Town of North Hempstead, in the fall of 2022, Councilmember Dalimonte, North Hempstead Bay Constables, Associate Marine Program Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Lorne Brousseau, and a diver took a boat out into Manhasset Bay to assess the reintroduced oyster population. They noted that the oysters were alive and had grown since they were planted in the summer of 2022. The positive status report allowed the town to decide to move forward with reintroducing an additional one million oysters, which took place on July 18.

“Words cannot express how thrilled I am that we have planted another million oysters in Manhasset Bay,” said Councilmember Dalimonte. “We have worked extraordinarily hard over the last couple of years to turn this program into a reality, and I am so pleased that it has been such a success thus far. I am immensely grateful for the hard work of Lorne Brousseau, Christopher Pickerell, and the entire team at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. They have been wonderful partners throughout this entire project, and I look forward to continuing our work together.”

At the March 2023 town board meeting, Councilmember Dalimonte proposed adding oyster garden cages in North Hempstead Beach Park with the help of the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor. This resolution

added to the initiative aimed at revitalizing and restoring shellfish populations in the region. In June of this year, Councilmember Dalimonte, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey and Bay Constable Nathan joined with Martha Braun, project manager of the Oyster Gardening and Restoration at the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, to learn more about oyster gardening cages, including how to build them.

The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor’s community oyster gardening program had oysters distributed to cages in Tappen Marina and at the Hempstead Harbour Club, Sea Cliff Yacht Club, and the newest site at North Hempstead Beach Park.

“The outlook for this year is very exciting because we know that the oysters we released last year are thriving in designated conservation management areas,” said project manager Braun. “We’re expanding this program to reestablish an invaluable ecological resource in Hempstead Harbor, and community members continue to step

up to be directly involved in this work.”

According to the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, they expanded the program in 2023 to raise double the number of oysters and include adding a fourth site at North Hempstead Beach Park. The CSHH community oyster gardening program is now harborwide.

“I could not be more excited for this oyster gardening initiative in Hempstead Harbor,” said Councilmember Dalimonte. “The presence and maintenance of a flourishing oyster population will contribute to the reestablishment of marine habitats, the improvement of water quality, and ultimately the enhancement of a destination cherished by residents across the greater North Hempstead community.”

Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor volunteers work in teams at each location throughout the summer to keep the cages clean and track the oysters’ growth until they are mature enough to be released into the water. Once released, the oysters grown

through this program can reproduce in a protected area and continue to increase their population.

Councilmember Dalimonte and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County team will continue to assess the oyster population in the coming months as the program progresses in Manhasset Bay.

“It is imperative that government leaders do all that they can to enhance green spaces and create healthier ecosystems both on land and in the water,” added Councilmember Dalimonte. “Nitrogen pollution has posed a great threat to the water quality in Manhasset Bay, but studies have shown that oysters have an impressive role to play in restoring the water quality due to their filter-feeding capabilities. This has been a practical and innovative initiative that is very much in line with many of the town’s past environmental projects.”

—Information from the Town of North Hempstead and the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, compiled by Julie Prisco

The first oyster reintroduction to Manhasset Bay in 2022.

(Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)

Oyster cages filled and in place at North Hempstead Beach Park (Photo from the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor)

Councilmember Dalimonte releasing spat-on-shell oysters into Manhasset Bay. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)

Spat-on-shell oysters received by Cornell Cooperative Extension. (Photo from the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor)

North Hempstead Bay Constable Mal Nathan and Councilmember Dalimonte after releasing spat-on-shell oysters into Manhasset Bay. (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)