Port Washington News 8/02/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group

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Port Summer Show returns for 2023 (See page 4)

Calendar: Bruce Springsteen tribute band (See page 8)

Entertainment:

Music on the Lawn returns (See page 14)

Main Street Theater: An evening of golden oldies (See page 12)

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)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Garden Club Presents Tasting Event

For Helen Keller National Center

The Sands Point Garden Club members planted herbs at the Helen Keller National Center Sensory Garden, to provide the clients with useful and flavorful experiences. A tasting event for HKNC clients was held. The garden club is open to residents of Sands Point who have an interest in horticulture, gardening, and conservation of our natural resources. For further information about the club, visit https://sandspointgardenclub.blogspot.com/ or email sandspointgardenclub@gmail.com

—Submitted by the Sands Point Garden Club

Port Summer Show 2023

For the past 51 summers, the Port Summer Show has put on incredible productions featuring local teens dedicated to theater. The Port Summer Show is a not-for-profit organization that offers middle school and high school students the opportunity to get more involved in their community and provides a safe space for theatrical expression as well. The organization has been operating since 1972, and although the staff and board members have changed throughout the years, its mission and dedication have proven persistent.

This summer, the Port Summer Show will be putting on a production of Wonderful Town at Schreiber High School on Aug. 4 and 5 at 7 :30 p.m. and on Aug. 5 and 6 at 2 p.m.

All participants in the Port Summer Show feel a strong sense of community that has proven to be consistent throughout the organization’s different productions. Despite the length of time between each summer, as students return, their bond with each other, the artistic staff and board members, is something that is unchanging.

Visit portsummershow.org for updates on the upcoming show.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco from the Port Summer Show website (portsummershow.org)

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D-Glen Cove) and New York State are partnering to host a New York State Emergency Preparedness Workshop at the Glen Cove Senior Center at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28.

Presented by the State’s Citizens Preparedness Corps, the workshops are designed to equip residents with the tools and resources to prepare for any type of natural or man-made disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster

conditions —especially as severe weather events become more frequent and more extreme. Each family participating will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit.

Pre-registration is required. For additional information and to register, visit www.prepare.ny.gov. Once there, click on the link for the training calendar, and then scroll down to the link for the Aug. 28 session in Glen Cove.

Pickleball For Kids

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton.

(Contributed photo)

—Submitted by the office of Nassau County Legislator

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

The Port Washington Public Library hosted its first Pickleball for Kids workshop. Children entering second to fifth grade were able to learn the basics of Pickleball from a Pickleball enthusiast. The next Pickleball for Kids workshop is on Aug. 7 at 2:30 p.m. As of now the workshop is full, but visit the Port Washington Public Library website to stay updated on other fun events for kids (pwpl.org). (Photo from the Port Washington Public Library Facebook)

The Sands Point Garden Club.

Observing the herbs. Treats with the fresh-grown herbs for tasting. (Contributed photo)

(Graphic from The Port Summer Show Facebook)

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Memorial Day, The VFW And Buddy Poppies

Memorial Day honors and memorializes all those who lost their lives while defending our country and, this year we observed this national holiday on May 29. The origin of Memorial Day dates to the end of the Civil War (1865) when there was a great need to honor those soldiers who died in the war. According to the National Park Service, “On May 30, 1868, a crowd of more than 5,000 gathered at Arlington National Cemetery for the first Decoration Day (now known as Memorial Day) exercises.” On that same day “…James Abram Garfield (1831– 81) [future president of the United States], …in this first of such annual addresses at Arlington National Cemetery and across the nation, set a standard by explaining what Decoration Day all is about and why it should be commemorated.”

Before this year’s holiday, many of you may have encountered members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at various places around our town, distributing Buddy Poppies and receiving donations from the public. The giving and wearing of the poppy is intrinsically connected to the Memorial Day commemoration. The official VFW website, vfw.org, tells us that after WWI, “The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, as it is today.” Donations to the “…VFW Buddy Poppy program provides compensation to those [disabled veterans] who assemble the poppies, but also provides

financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans’ rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home.”

So do the funds collected during the Buddy Poppy distribution by the VFW posts cover the expenses of this financial assistance given by the VFW? The answer is surprisingly no—financial support for these VFW programs comes directly from individual VFW posts who, at their own expense, yearly purchase the Buddy Poppies from the VFW, which in turn, distributes those dollars to the organizations outlined above.

It is a regulation of the VFW that all donations received during the distribution of Buddy Poppies be placed into the posts’ Relief Fund and then distributed to organizations that support veterans. This year, VFW

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Post 1819 will send checks from its relief fund to the following not-for-profit corporations: United Veterans Beacon House, Bravo Foxtrot United Veterans, Inc., Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Folds of Honor, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Are you interested in helping veterans and their families in need? If you are an honorably discharged veteran who has served in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters please consider joining our non-partisan VFW Post 1819. Once enrolled, you can enjoy extensive membership benefits, help to continue our good work through the Buddy Poppy program, share in a brother- and sisterhood with others who have fought in defense of our country and enjoy activities at our newly renovated post (soon to be available for rentals). Here are some reasons why

the others have joined our Post:

“My decision to join VFW Post 1819 accelerated my becoming a citizen of Port Washington. Immediately, I participated in veteran fundraising, holiday parades and the cooperative activities that maintain our VFW Post. Almost immediately I became a member of my wider community on the North Shore of Long Island. Over time, my comrades became close friends; our common experience as veterans was the beginning of a fuller life as a part of my new home.” —Mel Gagliano, Operation Desert Storm

“I joined VFW Post 1819 because of my desire to be in the company of other individuals who have shared similar military experiences to mine. In addition to companionship, my membership with the VFW has offered me great deal of satisfaction in raising money to aid disabled and homeless veterans and their families and performing community services with other non-profit organizations in our area.” —Jerald H. Tedeschi, Vietnam War

If you would like to become a member of our VFW Post, or simply donate by check to support it; please use our below address, or directly contact: Fred Blumlein Quartermaster, Henderson-Marino VFW Post 1819, 29 Mohegan Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050. Email: fblumlei@ Pratt.edu Cell: 516-382-6588

—Submitted by the Members of VFW Post 1819

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CALENDAR

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

Band of Long Island

8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell, Sunset Park) Band of Long Island.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Port Washington Farmers’ Market

8 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Port Washington Town Dock) The Port Washington Farmers’ Market is a local project managed by Port Washington-based non-profit Grassroots Environmental Education, every Saturday, rain or shine. Freshly picked local produce, flowers grown without pesticides, cups of organic coffee and homemade bakery goods. Visit pwfarmersmarket.org to learn more.

August Concert

7:30 p.m. (Manorhaven Beach Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. Street Fighter (Rolling Stone Tribute Band). Call 311 for more information.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6

August Concert

6 p.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. Fleetwood Macked (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band). Call 311 for more information.

MONDAY, AUG. 7

Funday Monday

11 a.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park)

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THURSDAY, AUG. 10

Tramps Like Us (Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band)

7 p.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park) Town of North Hempstead free summer event. Tramps Like Us (Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band). Call 311 for more information.

The Roues Brothers: A Special “Roues-Rock” SoundSwap Event

Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Dance Aloha and Elvis Tribute. Call 311 for more information.

TUESDAY, AUG. 8

Blood Pressure Screenings

11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Library Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room) St. Francis Blood Pressure Screenings. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

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. Copperline Duo, David Lamm and Danielle Gatto “James Taylor & Friends”. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for more information.

Weekly Game Night

6 p.m.-8 p.m. (Library Mezzanine Meeting Room) Come in and play a variety of board and card games. Visit pwpl.org

Wednesday Movies in the Park

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

7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) The Library is proud to present a SoundSwap event featuring The Roues Brothers quartet, featuring Billy Roues, Steven ‘Muddy’ Roues, Gary Solomon and Ed Steinberg. Visit pwpl.org to register.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

Sandwiched In with Max Alvarez

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Akira Kurosawa: Samurai of the Cinema. Join film historian Max Alvarez for this sweeping tribute to the life and art of the great Japanese storyteller and stylist whose work put Asian cinema on the world map and inspired generations of Hollywood filmmakers. Visit pwpl.org to register.

North Shore Pops

8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell, Sunset Park) North Shore Pops.

John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band Shell, Port Wasdhington

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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.

Question:

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?

Answer: Your name.

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

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

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.”

JUNE 23

AUGUST 18

SEP 8Anthony Hamilton

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

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

OCT 1The Price is Right

OCT 12Buddy Guy

OCT 15Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

OCT 19+20 Lee Brice

OCT 21Monsters of Freestyle

OCT 28 Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton

AUGUST 9

OCT 29Aqui Esta La Salsa

NOV 1Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

NOV 4Almost Queen - A Tribute to Queen

NOV 10Masters of Illusion

NOV 11 Paul Anka

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

NOV 19Howie Mandel

NOV 30 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

DEC 8Engelbert Humperdinck

DEC 9Daniel O’Donnell

DEC 12An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

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.”

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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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Communication is such an important part of relationships, especially when you go through a major transition such as moving in together. Remember, you each come from your own spaces, and

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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This warm and inviting ranch highlighted by a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops at 693 Franklin Ave. in Massapequa sold on July 24 for $665,000. It has a formal dining room and living room. There are five skylights allowing natural light throughout the home. There are four well-appointed bedrooms offering ample space. The bathroom is newly remodeled and tastefully designed with modern fixtures. The full basement provides additional storage, plenty of closet space, and a Murphy bed for guests to sleep on. Situated on a corner lot, the well-maintained property offers added privacy and a lovely yard

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Tiny black and white spotted insects are emerging from the egg masses laid by spotted lanternflies (SLF) last fall.

Spotted lanternflies (SLF) are invasive insects that feed on grapes, hops, maple trees, and other woody plants, posing a severe threat to our natural resources. Visit agriculture.ny.gov/spottedlanternfly for more information.

In New York, SLF is most common downstate, but one potential pathway for spread is SLF’s preferred host plant, tree-of-heaven (ToH), which is found in many locations across New York. A network of volunteers and professionals across the state are working together to monitor the spread of SLF and ToH. Through the “Claim a Grid Square” program, dozens of volunteers conducted hundreds of surveys

across the state last year. The Claim a Grid Square program has been re-launched for continued monitoring. All are welcome to join.

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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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Increased Funding For Sands Point Repairs

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) applauded the committee passage of capital plan amendments that will deliver crucial resources for repairs to the Sands Point Bridge

Members of the Public Works, Finance, and Rules committees voted unanimously on Monday, July 17 to approve $200,000 in

additional bonding and increase the overall capital authorization for the project to $2.4 million. Final approval could come as soon as the Aug. 7 meeting of the full Legislature.

The scope of the project includes rehabilitation along the length of the bridge and its approaches; cleaning of the historic stone fascia arches and retaining walls; repointing the stone masonry; repairing the damaged

stone parapets; and repairing the architectural trim; and roadway rehabilitation including the excavation of the roadway, replacement of the sub-grades and asphalt riding surface; and upgrading the drainage system.

“These long-awaited repairs to the Sands Point Bridge are crucial for giving our entire community the comfort of knowing that this

LEGAL NOTICES

PORT WASHINGTON

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Robin A. Liddle, Jeannine E. Liddle a/k/a Jeannine Elizabeth Liddle, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 12 Sands Court, Unit E-5, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Manorhaven, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 04, BLOCK: 059, LOT: 0681. Approximate amount of judgment $577,522.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004200/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County

historic structure will be safe and secure for motorists to drive on for many years to come,” Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton said.

“I thank my colleagues for supporting this important investment in our community and look forward to its approval by the full Legislature in the coming weeks.”

—Submitted by the office of Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted.

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 1, 2023, I, Malachy P. Lyons, Jr., Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 30, 2023 at Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr. North Side Steps, County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

Rochester, NY 14604

Tel.: 855-227-5072

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

vii. Article IV, Section 17625A to allow Parcel 2 to have a habitable floor area of 8,582 square feet, where 8,328.67 is the maximum square footage permitted;

viii. Article IV, Section 17621 to allow Parcel 2 to maintain a two-family dwelling, where a single-family dwelling is permitted;

Lisa Segal

Poczik, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080179-F00 76929

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST NA-

TIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, v. PETRA GOLLONG, ET AL. Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of

26 Linwood Road South Port Washington, NY 11050 SBL No.: 00404065 00330

ALL THAT certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Manor Haven, County of Nassau and State of New York. Road;

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 008879/2014 in the amount of $631,054.77 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch Lomb Place

THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications:

New Cases:

1. Application of E&S Realty for Variances of Chapter 176 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point related to an application to subdivide property owned by it in a Residence B District and located at 33 Barkers Point Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 4, Block C, Lot 56 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The Applicant is requesting variances from the following sections of Chapter 176 the Code of the Village of Sands Point:

i. Article IV, Section 176-28 to allow Parcel 1 to have a street frontage of 25.25 feet, where a minimum of 150 feet is required;

ii. Article IV, Section 17627A(1) to allow Parcel 2 to have a front yard setback of 59 feet, where a minimum of 60 feet is required;

iii. Article IV, Section 27A(2) to allow Parcel 2 to have side yard setbacks of 38.4 feet and 35.5 feet, where a minimum of 40 feet is required;

iv. Article IV Section 17632(A) to allow Parcel 2 to have a rear yard lot coverage of 18.06%, where 15% is the maximum permitted;

v. Article IV, Section 17625(B) to allow Parcel 2 to have a lot coverage of 21.14%, where 20% is the maximum permitted;

vi. Article III, Section 17633 to allow Parcel 2 to have two curb cuts, where only one curb cut is permitted;

ix. Article IV, Section 17627A(1) to allow Parcel 2 to violate the required front yard sky plane by approximately 1.7 feet; and

x. Article IV, Section 17627A(2) to allow Parcel 2 to violate the required side yard sky plane by approximately 1.8 feet on one side.

2 Application of Andrew Carol Marcell for a Variances of Chapter 176, Article III Section 176-18(A) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point, to (i) construct a pickleball sports court in the rear yard resulting in a rear yard lot coverage of 17.7%, where 15% is the maximum permitted and (ii) to construct a pickleball sports court partially in the side yard, where accessory structures are only permitted in the rear yard, on property owned by them in a Residence A District and located at 20 Harbor Acres Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, also known as Section 5, Block 73, Lot 529 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

The applications, plans, and specifications are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk, 26 Tibbits Lane, Sands Point. At said time and place of Hearing as aforesaid stated all persons who wish to be heard will be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

F. WILLIAM SCHMERGEL, CHAIRMAN LIZ GAYNOR, VILLAGE CLERK 8-2-2023-1T-#242024-PORT

Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, 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 #21419 - David Poon; 23 Prospect Avenue, Port Washington; Section 5, Block 51, Lot 112; Zoned: Residence-C

Special exception under 70231 and variance from 70208.F to legalize and expand a finished attic, resulting in an increase in the non-conformity of a home.

APPEAL #21420 Angela Ferrante; 112 Huntington Rd., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 60, Lot 31; Zoned Residence-A Variances from 70-32.7 and 70-208.F to legalize an extension to a shed dormer with the eave height being too high on a non-conforming building.

APPEAL #21421 Nicholas Evangelia Romeo; 5 Andover Rd., Port Washington, Section 6, Block 61, Lot 34; Zoned Residence-B Variance from 70-41.A to construct additions to a home that would not have large enough total (aggregate) side yards.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 2:30pm.

APPEAL #21414 Port Washington Center, LLC (Uncle Giuseppe’s); 364 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, Section 5, Block J, Lot 17; Zoned Business-A/Parking District Conditional Use 70-126(F) and Variances from 70132(A), 70-133, 70-202.1(C), 70-202.1(D), 70-203(G) for an expansion of a retail gro-

cery (a conditional use), with a transformer too close to the street, concrete stairs too close to a side property line, a smaller-than-required landscaped buffer and a retaining wall that is too high within 50’ of a residential zoning district and with not enough distance between steps.

APPEAL #21430 - Lifestyle Café (James Gurrieri); 14 Main Street, Port Washington; Section 5, Block 126, Lot 225; Zoned: Business-B Conditional Use §70-139(A)/ 70-126(F) to convert a retail space to a retail food use.

APPEAL #21431 - Louie’s Port Washington (Louie’s Real Estate Main Street, LLC); 395 Main Street, Port Washington; Section 5, Block C, Lot 2; Zoned: Waterfront Business (B-W) Variances from §§70103.A(1), 70-148.12(A) and 70-148.7(D) to legalize additions to a restaurant and to construct additions to a restaurant which will exceed the permitted height (too tall), with not enough parking and with a proposed second floor deck/gathering area which is not permitted.

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-#242026-PORT

Final approval for the funding could come as early as Aug. 7.

Port Day Camp 2023

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Port Day Camp, the summer branch of the Port Washington Children’s Center’s programming, has returned.

Camp began on Monday, July 3 and runs for six weeks until Friday, Aug. 11. The summer is divided into two, 3-week sessions, with themed dress-up and event days planned on the calendar. Each day starts at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until 3:30 p.m.; extended hours are available pre- and

The camp is based out of Manorhaven Elementary School and features two age groups: the Sound Sailors—pre-K through third grade — and the Bay Buccaneers—fourth to sixth grade. All campers participate in activities ranging from art and drama to science and sports to instructional and free swim. In addition, water play is held everyday both onsite and at the Manorhaven Pool. The Bay Buccaneers enjoy additional, out-of-camp experiences at Gold Coast Table Tennis, Blue Moon TaeKwonDo and Kostal Paddle, all located in Port.

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An Evening Of Golden Oldies At The Landmark On Main Street

Revisit the Golden Oldies with Peter Lemongello Jr: An Evening to Remember with The Fabulous Acchords, The Tribunes, and Teresa McClean, at the Landmark on Main Street Theater in Port Washington, NY. Showtime is August 4th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at www. landmarkonmainstreet.org

Join us as we celebrate the music from the carefree days of yesteryear.

This spectacular concert features the region’s best artists who will take you on a journey to some of the best music of our time. This energetic show is pure nostalgia! With their polished vocal skills and dynamic stage presence, these artists will deliver a night of unforgettable entertainment that is sure to

leave the crowd cheering for more.

Featuring Peter Lemongello Jr., who is the most explosive and exciting Doo Wop performer to appear on the scene in 40 years! Widely known as the son of singer Peter Lemongello, Peter Jr, has appeared on American Idol, PBS My Music Special Doo Wop Generations and performed with The Four Tops, The Temptations, Chubby Checker, and Lloyd Price, to name a few of the legendary artists.

Hailing from Long Island, The Tribunes are one of the most talented and entertaining acapella groups of its kind. The Tribunes are renowned for their authentic New York-bred street-corner harmonies that are treasured by their audiences. Along with The Fabulous

Acchords, who are known for their impeccable harmonies and energetic performances, this talented group of singers is renowned for their ability to captivate audiences with their unique blend of classic and contemporary songs, spanning multiple genres and eras.

There will also be a special appearance with Teresa McClean, who takes her audiences on an enthusiastic musical journey with her signature moving vocals and lush orchestration. Teresa’s experience on many of the major stages throughout the country has instilled in her the ability to tell the stories of songs penned by some of the greatest songwriters of our generation. Get ready to experience the magic at the Landmark!

—Submitted by the Landmark on Main Street

PSEG Long Island Awards $25,000 Grant To Smusht

PSEG Long Island recently presented Port Washington’s newest shop, Smusht, with a $25,000 Main Street Revitalization Grant. The homemade ice cream and cookie shop is located in the heart of Port Washington’s downtown business district.

“We congratulate Smusht on its grand opening and are proud to support Steve’s ice cream dreams,” said Michael Presti, director of Customer Experience and Marketing for PSEG Long Island. “We created these economic development programs to help the owners of small and medium-sized businesses save money, while also revitalizing and reviving vacant spaces and creating places for the community to enjoy. That’s a sweet win for everyone.”

For the past five years, PSEG Long Island has been providing small and medium-sized businesses with grants and bill credits to support their success. PSEG Long Island’s Main Street Revitalization grants are available for businesses that complete projects to help improve the economic stability and growth of a municipality. Since 2018, the grants have supported renovation projects for nearly 50

local businesses with more than a million dollars given out. These new businesses have also created more than 900 jobs, further enhancing the local economy.

Smusht also qualified for another PSEG Long Island small business incentive because its owner renovated a commercial space that had been vacant for more than a year. PSEG Long Island’s Vacant Space Revival program provides up to $10,000 in electric bill discounts for a new business’ first year, which is often financially difficult. Since 2018, more than $225,000 has been provided to 110 new businesses under this program.

“When I was designing the store, I always seemed to be over budget,” said Steve Edelson, owner of Smusht. “The grant from PSEG Long Island allowed me to put the aesthetic finishes on the store that I wanted. The bill credits will allow me to reinvest in my business in its infancy and help it grow. I’m grateful for the support and proud to provide sweet treats to our community and put smiles on my neighbors’ faces. Everyone loves ice cream and cookies!”

“A vibrant Main Street makes for a much

better neighborhood. Smusht is already a great addition to our town,” said North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte. “We need to support entrepreneurs like Steve Edelson however we can, which in turn helps our local economy thrive. I am grateful to PSEG Long Island for

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• Developing various motor skills and movement patterns

• Offering a structured environment to learn about oneself and others

• Developing students’ cognitive skills

• Gaining rhythm, building self-esteem and confidence

• Mentally building positive affirmations and

build students mental and emotional state KerboomKidz accesses all of Long Island, Queens and parts of New Jersey and it is based out of Port Washington. Port children often enjoy Kerboom Kidz’s high-energy activities at local events such as HarborFest. We created KerboomKidz because the founder, Kershel Anthony, saw the lack of movement and engagement that was occurring with students today. He was determined to create a program that not only helped kids become more active but helped them become more motivated as individuals as well. Kershel saw the importance of building student’s social emotional health in and out of the classroom. Within a 45-minute gym

period, we work with students on learning a dance routine that teaches them coordination, focus, and how to work together as a unit.

In just New York State alone, we have worked with over 300,000 students and over 300 different schools, libraries and after-school programs. We hope that one day, Kerboomkidz will be spread across the world to help kids learn how powerful and great their bodies and minds can be when they dance.

To learn more about KerboomKidz, visit kerboomkidz.com

—Information supplied by KerboomKidz and compiled by Julie Prisco

awarding Smusht this generous grant.”

For additional information on how PSEG Long Island helps local businesses, visit: https://www.psegliny.com/ inthecommunity/revitalization.

—Submitted by PSEG Long Island

(Contributed photo)

From the left: Christine Bryson and Alex Nyilas of PSEG Long Island; Steve Edelson, Smusht owner; Bobbie Polay, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor; Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman; Holly Byrne and Nadine Delmonte, Port Washington Business Improvement District; and Debbie Greco Cohen, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. (Contributed photo)

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Music On The Lawn Summer Series

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Starting August 8th and running through the 29th, the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is hosting a series of concerts on its very own Great Lawn.

Every Tuesday, residents and non-residents alike can enjoy a wide range of music from multiple talented musicians. Tickets, regardless of the show, are priced at $35 for members and $40 for non-members, and are by the car, not person. Thus, one ticket could cover more

than five people, depending on what type of vehicle you bring. Of course, that also covers parking, and in the event of rain, the concert will be moved inside and not rescheduled. Tickets for all but one of the days are purchased at the gate. For the finale concert, tickets can be purchased online (in advance) or at the gate. Ticket sales will start around 6:00 pm, when the gate opens, and the concert itself will start at 6:30 pm and go on until 8:00 pm.

As for the musicians, Flutissimo! will be the first to fill the air with, you guessed it, flutes. These four Long Island women have been playing for 20 years now and are truly one (or four) of a kind.

Next up, is the Port Jazz Project, which features a large group of Long Islanders.

With hundreds of performances under their belt, there’s no doubt these musicians will be putting on a great show, regardless if you’re a fan of jazz. For a more family-friendly event, Hopalong Andrew will deliver some cowboy-inspired music that’s great for kids and those who grew up watching cowboys in the ‘50s. He’ll be performing on August 22nd, and in conjunction with the performance, the Preserve will be opening its Woodland Playground.

And finally, there are the Yacht Lobsters, who plan on bringing a full and talented ensemble. Their music touches on the Soft Rock of both the ‘70s and early ‘80s while also incorporating some outof-genre funk to keep the boat rocking.

Even better, Music on the Lawn will feature a number of food trucks and a spectacular sunset, so you might want to bring a blanket or two, and of course, your own food if that’s what you desire.

Sands Point is proud to host its Summer Series, Music on the Lawn! (Images courtesy of Sands Point Preserve Conservancy website)

Flutissimo!

Port Jazz Project (Image courtesy of Port Jazz Project on Facebook)

Hopalong Andrew

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