The Roslyn News 8/02/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group

Keeping The Time For The Symbol Of Roslyn

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com

The Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower is the symbol of Roslyn. You couldn’t imagine the village without it.

Over the decades, the board of trustees has worked diligently to keep the Clock Tower in top shape. They even added a time capsule to the structure.

Recently, more upgrades were made. The BOT has ensured that the Tower performs its most practical duty: Keeping the right time.

The village hired Essence of Time of Lockport to restore and repair the Tower with new electric movements and auto-controller. Installation, village officials said, included a state-of-the-art electric controller which will self-correct the time in case of power failure and seasonal time change.

The Clock Tower is about more than time. It pays homage to Ellen E. Ward, a Roslyn patriot who over the years performed many acts of public service. These include dedicating a window in Trinity Church in memory of her husband, and donating, in 1885, the Roslyn Watering Trough which is located on the triangle at the intersection of Old Northern Boulevard and Bryant Avenue. Her children donated a litany desk and Brass Eagle Lectern to Trinity Church in their mother’s memory.

The Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower was commissioned by her children and dedicated to her memory in 1895. According to the Roslyn Landmark Society, “Ellen Eliza Cairnes Ward was born in 1826 and grew up in Roslyn Harbor at “Clifton” now known as “Willowmere”. She married Midshipman Robert Stuart, USN in 1848. The couple had three children and resided in Roslyn harbor at “Locust Knoll” now known as “Mayknoll” Lt. Stuart resigned his commission in 1857 and died in 1863. Three years later, Ellen married Elijah Ward who had been Judge Advocate General of New York State. He died in 1882.”

The construction of the Clock Tower took only 10 months, beginning in March 1895 and ending in December of that year.

The Tower underwent extensive restoration in 1995 and again in 1999. In 1995, Morris Welte, stepfather of then-trustee and future mayor, Janet Galante, did major work to get the clocks working. A descendant

of the Ward family, Marshall Ward volunteered interior carpentry restoration in 1995. Above the entrance door is the memorial which reads:

“In Loving Memory of Ellen E. Ward A.D. 1895: To Whom Roslyn and Its People Were Dear She Fell Asleep January 18, 1893.”

In other village news, Mayor John Durkin has announced that “after what seemed like forever,” the village will have brick crosswalks on Old Northern Boulevard.

“They [the sidewalks] not only enhance the landscape but provide an additional layer of pedestrian safety,” Durkin said.

“I do apologize for the inconvenience the work caused. Traffic control during the project was not always as good as it could have been. But we are past that now, and our downtown with its new benches and crosswalks is greatly improved.”

The mayor also kept village residents posted on the village’s legal dealings with local fire departments over an annual contract payment, one that allows for the fire companies to provide fire protection and EMS services for the Roslyn community.

At issue are the allocated fees that flow from the village to the fire companies.

Earlier, Durkin said that significant increases in the fire service bill are because

Nassau County changed its assessment formula. From 2017 to 2023, the village’s fire services bill increased by 48.2 percent.

Durkin added that the village did not shirk its responsibilities, paying, in both 2022 and 2023, the amount due to the companies. Durkin also noted that the Executive Board of the fire companies has filed a lawsuit against the village.

The fire companies maintained that the village has not paid their full portion of the allocated bills for 2022 nor have the fire companies received a completed 2023 contract.

The fire companies added that such actions have caused severe distress to their ability to operate.

“They [the fire companies] have stated their case and we have stated ours,” Durkin said. “When we came to an impasse early on in the discussion, I suggested a mediator to help resolve the issues, but the fire department adamantly refused and chose to initiate a lawsuit instead. After over a year of refusing this idea, they have finally agreed to sitting down with a mediator in an effort to resolve the dispute. They have not abandoned the lawsuit, but I am hopeful that after our meeting we will be able to

come to a satisfactory solution.”

As noted in a recent issue of The Roslyn News, the impasse is over the allocated fees that flow from the village to the fire companies.

Mayor Durkin said that significant increases in the fire service bill are because Nassau County changed its assessment formula. From 2017 to 2023, the village’s fire services bill increased by 48.2 percent.

Finally, the mayor addressed the tragic deaths of Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, two 14-year-old Roslyn Middle School students and tennis stars, who died in a July automobile accident in Syosset. Two other teens in the car were also injured in the crash. The victims were on the way home from getting food following a local tennis event.

“We all here wanted to do something for the families of the two young men who were so tragically taken from us,” Durkin said. “At our last BOT meeting we agreed unanimously to place yellow ribbons, fixed with tennis balls, on the downtown light poles. We are hoping that in some small way this keeps their memory alive and we honor these two young athletes.”

The ribbons will be a symbol of support for a community still in mourning.

Girl pioneers, a precursor to the Girl Scouts, parading past the Clock Tower in 1914. (Photos courtesy of The Roslyn Landmark Society)

New Headquarters For Land Alliance

The North Shore Land Alliance was joined by local officials to celebrate the opening of their new headquarters located in the historic Tavern House at the 30-acre Humes Preserve in Mill Neck. In the Land Alliance’s 20 years of protecting local open spaces, this is the first time they have been located on land they own and have conserved.

Renovation of the Tavern House, which dates to the late 1700’s, began last summer and was recently completed. In keeping with the integrity of the historic structure, the exterior looks much like it did before, but the inside is now filled with light and brightness thanks to the talent of architect Eduardo LaCroze and builder RAF Development Corporation. The organization incorporated environmentally friendly elements such as geothermal heating and cooling and a low nitrogen septic system. The landscape, when completed, will incorporate native plants and low mow grasses.

The construction of the new headquarters was made possible through the generosity of a number of local foundations including the William C. and Joyce C. O’Neil Charitable Trust, the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation, the Gerry

Charitable Trust, the Oliver R. Grace Charitable Foundation, the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation and the New York State Environmental

Protection Fund.

The Land Alliance hosts walks, informative lectures about the importance of protecting the environment and other

events. See events at northshorelandalliance.org.

—Submitted by the North Shore Land Alliance

BY THE ROSLYN NEWS STAFF roslyn@antonmediagroup.com

At a recent meeting, the Town of North Hempstead Council addressed several issues concerning villages in the Roslyn area.

The council approved holding a public hearing to consider the application of Bolla EM Realty and Willis Avenue Properties East for a special use permit for the premises located at 225-255 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights.

The proposed action is the redevelopment of a 55,733 sq. ft. parcel (1.28 acres) with a new 4,175 sq. ft. convenience store with drive-through and gasoline service station with canopy, including improvements to drainage, lighting, and landscaping.

The council also approved an Aug. 8 hearing date to consider the application of Sterling Astoria for a special use permit for premises located 114 Northern Blvd., Greenvale.

The proposed action is the construction of a 1,325 sq. ft. one-story, drive-through coffee shop on a 19,560 sq. ft. (0.45-acre) parcel

with associated improvements to drainage, lighting, and landscaping.

Town Of North Hempstead News Federal Funding For Long Island Greenway-East Trail

Also in Greenvale, the council approved another Aug. 8 hearing date for a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Chesnut Street in Greenvale. The adoption of these ordinances will establish a school zone speed limit on Chesnut Street, Walnut Street and Locust Street.

Back to Roslyn, the council approved a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Roslyn Union Free School District for the use of parking spaces at North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington.

Finally, the council approved a resolution authorizing the North Shore Audubon Society to include Gerry Pond Park and the Clark Botanic Garden trail on the “I Love NY” bird trail map.

Gerry Pond Park is named for Roger and Peggy Gerry, the Roslyn couple who played a major role in the village’s restoration efforts, which over the years, has earned the village national recognition.

—Information by the Town of North Hempstead

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have secured $3,815,000 in federal funding for the Long Island Greenway-East trail. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s highly competitive Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will be used to plan and design the 50-mile Long Island Greenway-East trail with maximum protection for bicyclists and pedestrians.

“I work each and every day in Washington to bring resources back to Long Island, and thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs law that I shepherded through the Senate, over $3.8 million in federal dollars will flow to Suffolk County and the Trust for Public Land to plan, design, and engineer 50 miles of the exciting Long Island Greenway – a new kind of network for biking, walking and jogging. I was proud to

secure $2.5 million for a previous phase of the LI Greenway project, and I will continue to advocate for more pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for Long Islanders,” said U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer.

“I’m thrilled to be announcing that the Long Island Greenway-East trail will receive $3,815,000 in federal funding as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This funding will ensure that the necessary resources are available to plan and design the Long Island Greenway-East trail so residents and visitors can enjoy Long Island’s beauty safely. I am proud to have worked to secure the funding for this project and will continue to advocate for Long Island to receive the federal resources it needs to thrive.”

Earlier this year, Gillibrand wrote a letter to Secretary Buttigieg advocating for funding of this project.

—Submitted by the office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

The North Shore Land Alliance celebrates opening of new headquarters with local officials.

(Photo courtesy the North Shore Land Alliance)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY, AUG. 3

Bryant in Stitches

Join Bryant Staff and community members as they knit, crochet and share projects, patterns, ideas and yarn. The event takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. Join the Zoom meeting at www.bryantlibrary.org.

Art Talk: Michelangelo

Explore the life and work of the leading sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Pieta, the David, the Sistine Chapel frescoes, and more. The event takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Crowned Cat Pressed Flower Art

Spend the afternoon making a crowned cat. The event will be using watercolor paints, pressed flowers and a simple collage method to create

adorable cat heads. Have some fun and go home with beautiful art to frame and decorate your room. For grades 6-12. From 1 to 2 p.m. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

ONGOING EVENTS

Quilting Class: English Paper Piecing Fridays: August 4, 11, 18, 25, & September 1, 8, 15, 22, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. This is a beginner friendly quilting class. The patchwork technique of English Paper Piecing is done by hand; no sewing machine required. Learn a few simple stitches and watch the patterns come together as we stitch through the summer. Students will work through techniques from Jessica’s book, Quilting on the Go, completing a laptop/tablet sleeve. A supply list will be emailed prior to class. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Docent Exhibition Tours Are Back Tuesday to Sunday. Embark on an hour-long tour of Nassau County Museum of Art’s

(NCMA) current exhibitions with an museum trained Docents. Share a memorable afternoon with other art lovers as you learn about an array of artists, their inspiration, artistic process, and their place in the history of art. Public tours are free with museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations. For information about group visits and private guided tours, see Private Docent Led Tours. The museum is at One Museum Drive. Call 516-484-9338.

Abstract Botanical Painting in Acrylic or Oil

Art Class with Jim Minet. For beginner to intermediate levels. Adults and Teens 16+. Location: The Manes Art & Education Center. Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. This summer on Tuesdays throughput August, the NCMA offers a painting class which explores the technique of abstracting botanicals and other nature subjects into a semi-representational

LEGAL NOTICES

ROSLYN

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company.

Name: BRONX PRESERVATION DEVELOPERS LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 12, 2022. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Liability Company, 1044 Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 8-16-9-2; 7-26-19-12-20236T-#241759-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Limited Partnership. Name: UNION HOUSING PRESERVATION L.P. (“LP”). Certificate of Limited Partnership filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 19, 2022. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Partnership, 1044 Northern Boulevard, Floor 2, Roslyn, NY 11579. The latest date upon which the LP shall dissolve is 12/31/2199 unless sooner dissolved by mutual consent of the partners or by operation of the law.

Name/ address of each general partner available from SSNY.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

8-16-9-2; 7-26-19-12-20236T-#241760-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: SADA BRONX PRESERVATION LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 12, 2022. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Liability Company, 1044 Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576.

Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

8-16-9-2; 7-26-19-12-20236T-#241761-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: SADA OZ FUND II LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 12, 2022. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Liability Company, 1044 Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor, Roslyn, NY 11576. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

8-16-9-2; 7-26-19-12-20236T-#241762-ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS of the INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS has scheduled a meeting and public hearings for August 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, NY 11576 to consider the following: ROSARIO DIMARCO requests TWO VARIANCES for the property known as 38 HUMMINGBIRD DRIVE designated as Section 19

Block 27 Lot 32 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map and in the R1 District of the Village. Pursuant to East Hills Code §271-30, Lot coverage, all buildings, including accessory buildings and structures shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the area of the lot or 5,149.5 sf for this property. The existing lot coverage is 7,257 sf, meaning your existing lot coverage is already in variance of 2,107.5 sf. The application proposes an additional 299.2 sf of lot coverage. Therefore, a variance is requested for either a) 2,406.7 sf of total lot coverage or b) 299.2 sf of total lot coverage in addition to the pre-existing non-conforming lot coverage of 2,107.5 sf. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code §271-230(A) (3), Projection of Buildings, one story open porches shall project into the front yard not more than 5 feet. The proposal indicates a front yard porch projecting eight feet into the front yard minimum setback. Therefore, a variance is requested for 2 feet 11 inches of front yard setback.

GHIAS BHUIYAN requests SIXTEEN VARIANCES for the property known as 150 MIMOSA DRIVE designated as Section 7 Block 299 Lot 78 on the Nassau County land

form (or painting in a way that is not quite abstract but not quite representational.) Somewhere in between lies interesting shapes and colors that are recognizable as botanical or natural subjects but are not fully defined or fully representational. Use color, design, and tone to create visually interesting representations of natural subjects with attention to color mixing and composition. Choose your medium, either oils or acrylics, for this class. Through observing demonstrations and practice, hone your skills to bring your painting to the next level with artist and instructor Jim Minet. Reference photos will be provided, and you are welcome to suggest your own source images as well. Pre-registration is required for this class. Participants must have materials for the first day of class. For questions regarding this class or registration, email artclasses@nassaumuseum. org. The museum is at One Museum Drive. Call 516-484-9338.

and Tax Map and in the R1 District of the Village. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code §271-32(A), Yards, the minimum front yard for the R-1 Residential District is 35 feet. The proposal indicates a two story front yard addition that is 19.8 feet from the front property line. Therefore, a variance is requested for 15.2 feet of front yard setback. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code §271-228(A), Building height, the maximum height of buildings in the R-1 Residential District is 30 feet. The proposal indicates a building height of 30 feet 9 inches. However, a calculation of the average grade surrounding the property indicates an actual height of 33 feet 9 inches above grade. Therefore, a variance is requested for 3 feet 9 inches of building height. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code § 271-232, Front yard limitations, the front yard height setback rules require a 0.6:1 factor. The proposal indicates two (2) violations of this code in the front yard. The height-setback for the main roof is in violation by 13 feet 3 inches and the roof over the two story portico is in violation by 12 feet 6 inches. Therefore, two (2) variances are requested for front yard

height setback ratio of 13 feet 3 inches and 12 feet 6 inches, respectively. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code § 271233, Side yard limitations, the side yard height setback rules require a 1.2:1 factor. The proposal indicates a violation of this code on the right side. Therefore, a variance is requested for 3 feet 3 inches of side yard height setback. Pursuant to Village of East Hills Code § 271-233, Side yard limitations, the side yard height setback rules require a 1.2:1 factor. The proposal indicates a violation of this code on the left side. Therefore, a variance is requested for 6 feet 3 inches of side yard height setback. Village of East Hills Code §271-236(D), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that at least 10% of every exterior wall shall be comprised of fenestrations.

The proposal indicates the front section of the right side wall to be 303.5 sf, requiring 30.35 sf of fenestration, but only 16 sf is proposed. Therefore, a variance is requested for 14.35 sf of fenestration on the front section of the right wall. Village of East Hills Code §271-236(D), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that at least 10% of every exterior wall shall be comprised of fenestrations. The

proposal indicates the rear section of the right side wall to be 553.5 sf, requiring 55.35 sf of fenestration, but only 16 sf is proposed. Therefore, a variance is requested for 39.35 sf of fenestration on the rear section of the right wall. Village of East Hills Code §271-236(D), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that at least 10% of every exterior wall shall be comprised of fenestrations. The proposal indicates the left side wall to be 516.75 sf, requiring 51.68 sf of fenestration, but none is proposed. Therefore, a variance is requested for 51.68 sf of fenestration on the left side wall. Village of East Hills Code §271-236(B), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that new construction of buildings shall require a front building wall to not extend more than 30 feet of horizontal length without a change or break of at least 2 feet. The proposal shows a front building wall of 34 feet without such a break. Therefore, a variance is requested for 4 feet of front exterior wall without a break. Village of East Hills Code §271-236(C), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that no more than 75% of a two story front or

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Michelangelo’s David.

(Photo courtesy Jörg Bittner Unna via Wikimedia Commons)

Nassau Art Museum (Photo credit Alex Nunez)

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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.

(Photo courtesy Steven Hint via Wikimedia Commons)

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.”

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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.

Set aside time to communicate!

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 home is a boater’s paradise with 120 feet of Navy bulkhead at the top of the canal at 10 Canal Rd. in Massapequa. It sold on July 24 for $900,000. It is a spacious ranch that has been completely updated since Hurricane Sandy. The primary bedroom has a full bathroom and walk-in closet. The other three bedrooms are perfect sizes. The home has multiple closets and a storage room, which could be used as an office. The home has beautiful moldings and flooring throughout. The kitchen and bathrooms are updated. There is a separate laundry room, a den with a fireplace and a three-season room that makes this a perfect home to entertain in. It has a spectacular water view.

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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with lush greenery in a park-like setting, separate deck and patio for entertaining, pavers, attached garage with separate door, and a front porch for relaxing. The driveway has been updated with

new pavers allowing for additional vehicle parking adding to the home’s overall curb appeal. This home combines comfort, style and convenience for an ideal living space.

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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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On Wednesday, Aug. 10, internationally acclaimed yoga teacher Sarah Platt-Finger will be coming to Trinity Church in Roslyn to talk about her newly released book, Living in the Light , which she has co-authored with Dr. Deepak Chopra. The free event will be held on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

Come with a curious mind and an open heart to this session that delves into these ancient teachings through an expanded lens. The evening will begin with some gentle chair yoga and breathing exercises for centering, followed by a discussion with a Q+A.

Platt-Finger is the Director of Chopra Yoga at IIN, and the co-founder of ISHTA Yoga. Deepak Chopra has called her “an extraordinary teacher of yoga who has contributed enormously to my well-being.”

According to Platt-Finger, “When we understand the nature of our existence, we realize what it means to live in the light, which is to live in harmony with

ourselves and each other,” the author said. “Understanding these codes gives us a map of how to navigate through the world with peace and integrity.”

Platt-Finger, will explore the codes of social and emotional intelli gences known as the yamas and niyamas. Drawing insight from her book, she will discuss the intersec tion between these codes and the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament of the Bible. The light has been a metaphor for religious, philosophical, and mys tical practices all over the world millennia.

Much of the modern Western world knows yoga to be a physical practice that promotes strength,

flexibility, and overall wellness, the author observed. Although these benefits are distinct by-products of the practice, the traditional science of yoga comprises much more than just the physical poses. It is a full spectrum of living that includes codes of social and emotional intelligences, postures, breath work, sense-withdrawal, and enhanced levels of awareness that lead to a state of union, known as samadhi, Platt-Finger

The workshop will be held in Trinity’s fireplace Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1579 Northern Blvd.

—Submitted by Trinity Episcopal Church

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side wall shall be constructed in one vertical plane and must be separated by at least two feet. The proposal indicates a front wall with a break in the vertical plane of 5 inches. Therefore, a variance is requested for 1 foot 7 inches of vertical plane violation.

Village of East Hills Code §271-236(C), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that no more than 75% of a two story front or side wall shall be constructed in one vertical plane and must be separated by at least two feet. The proposal indicates the front and rear sections of the right side wall with breaks in the vertical plane of 5 inches. Therefore, variances are requested for 1 foot 7 inches of vertical plane violation for the front and rear sections of the right side wall.

Village of East Hills Code §271-236(C), Exterior Wall Interruptions, requires that no more than 75% of a two story front or side wall shall be constructed in one vertical plane and must be separated by at least two feet. The proposal indicates a left side wall with a break in the vertical plane of 5 inches. Therefore, a variance is requested for 1 foot 7 inches of vertical plane violation for the left side wall. Pursuant to East Hills Code §271-32(B), Yards, the minimum side yard setback for the R-1 residential district is

15 feet. The proposal indicates new air conditioning condensers in the side yard 12 feet 6 inches from the property line. Therefore, a variance is requested for 2 feet 6 inches of side yard setback for the air conditioning equipment location. Pursuant to East Hills Code §271-32(B), Yards, the minimum side yard setback for the R-1 residential district is 15 feet. The proposal indicates a new generator in the side yard 12 feet 6 inches from the property line. Therefore, a variance is requested for 2 feet 6 inches of side yard setback for the generator location.

Maps and plans regarding the above applications are available for inspection on the Village’s website at www.villageofeasthills.org/meetings.

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Michael Kosinski, Chairman

Dated: August 2, 2023

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TICE 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 #21422 Richard Braunstein; 34 Belmont Dr., Roslyn Heights, Section Block 168, Lot 49; Zoned Residence-AA

Variance from § 70-19(B) to legalize additions that make the house too big.

APPEAL #21423 Fawad Awan; 76 Dogleg Ln., Roslyn Heights, Section Block 175, Lot 3; Zoned Residence-AA

Variances from §§ 70100.1.A, 70-102.C(1) 70100.2.A(2) to construct a pool in a side yard and to erect a pool barrier fence/pool enclosure forward of the front building line for a new home.

APPEAL #21360 Angel Villalona; 110 Yale St., Roslyn Heights, Section Block 311, Lot 40; Zoned Residence-B

Variance from §§ 70-41.A(1) and 70-100.2C(1) to legalize a raised terrace and to construct a roof over a raised terrace that are too close to the side property line.

The following cases will be called at said public hearing

starting at 2:30pm.

APPEAL #21433 Twenty Five Restaurant Group, LLC; 388 Willis Ave, Roslyn Heights, Section Block 147, Lots 105, 110, 111, 112; Zoned Business-A Residence-B Conditional Use § 70-126.A for a renewal of a conditional use permit to continue to use the premises as a restaurant.

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

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Harbor Links Anniversary Celebration

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This year, Harbor Links golf course is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

On Thursday, Aug. 10, from 7 to 8 p.m., the Roslyn Landmark Society will host a talk by Phil Carlucci on the history of that golf course and Long Island’s longtime standing as a golfer’s paradise.

The event will take place at Harbor Links, located at 1 W. Fairway Drive, Port Washington.

In addition to Carlucci, North Hempstead engineer Jill Guiney and North Hempstead town historian Ross Lumpkin, will also be speaking about the course’s construction and legacy.

Carlucci is a local golf writer and editor, as well as the creator of Golf On Long Island, a website covering Long Island’s public courses since 2008. The images in this book were collected from libraries, historical societies, museums, and clubs across the region to trace the history of Long Island golf from its 19th-century roots to the present.

He is also the author of Long Island Golf, a publication in the popular Images of America series. The dust jacket for that book states:

“When the European sport of golf found its way to Long Island and took root in the Hamptons at Shinnecock Hills in 1891, its journey across the Atlantic served as the opening drive of a recreational era that now spans three centuries. Home to more than 130 golf courses, the area boasts prestigious American clubs overlooking picturesque Atlantic bays and inlets, along with public layouts climbing and descending the region’s sloping terrain. Long Island is home to the most popular municipal golf facility in the country, the centerpiece of which is Bethpage Black, “the People’s Country Club.” Celebrated architects like A.W. Tillinghast, Devereux Emmet, Seth Raynor, and C.B. Macdonald built many of Long Island’s famous courses, which have

challenged the brightest of golf’s stars. International tournaments and star-studded exhibitions have all been decided on Long Island turf, helping it grow into one of the world’s most prominent golf settings.”

Online reviews were positive. “Great, informative book if you are from Long Island,” said one Amazon customer. Another customer was more effusive. “I enjoyed this book a lot. It’s a great

photo-history collection covering the development of Long Island and its golf courses.

“What I liked most was that it covered the well-known Long Island clubs as well as the lesser-known public courses and the clubs that disappeared long ago. I grew up near Lido Beach and didn’t realize the Lido Club had such an interesting backstory. I also have family near Timber Point and wasn’t aware that public course used to be a very exclusive private club. It also goes into detail about courses like Bethpage, Montauk Downs, Eisenhower Park, Shinnecock and others. Some cool aerial photos too, like one showing Mitchel Field surrounded by golf courses.”

“I’d recommend it to anyone interested in golf history, whether from Long Island or not. And if you play on Long Island, there’s plenty in there about today’s popular courses.”

—Information by the Roslyn Landmark Society

All-American Honors For Lacrosse Stars

Roslyn High School seniors Alex Siegel and Alex Gatto earned All-Academic awards from USA Lacrosse.

The two were recently honored at the luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club.

The Roslyn School District issued a statement on their achievement.

“Aside of being outstanding lacrosse players, they are extraordinarily well-rounded and have put an enormous amount of time into their academics,” it read. “The two of them were honored as Academic All-Americans. In order to be eligible for the award, you must also be

an All-County player. Then the association selects nine students that had the best unweighted GPA, the most rigorous course load, APs, and ACT/SAT scores. This is a very prestigious award. We are all very proud of them.”

Siegel will be attending Cornell University and Gatto will be attending the University of Michigan and will be a member of their Division I Men’s Lacrosse team.

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

Alex Siegel, left, and Alex Gatto. (Courtesy of the Roslyn School District)

The flyer for the event. (Courtesy of The Roslyn Landmark Society)

Roslyn Board Of Education Members Sworn In

Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy and newly elected trustee Leigh Minsky were officially sworn in to the Roslyn School District Board of Education on Thursday, July 13.

Waxman Ben-Levy was appointed board president and Michael Levine was appointed board vice president. The full board now consists of President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, Vice President Michael Levine, and trustees David Dubner, Alison Gilbert, Robert Koonin, Leigh Minsky, and David Seinfeld. Also sworn in for the 23-24 school year were Superintendent Allison Brown, District Clerk Nancy Carney Jones, Treasurer Winsome Ware, and Assistant Treasurer Ed Joyce.

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

Summer Science Institute Walsh Honors Scouts Of Troop 195 In Glen Head For Eagle Scout Achievement

Roslyn High School introduced a new program this year called the Summer Science Institute. It’s being held weekdays through Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are eligible to attend. The curriculum was designed by RHS science chair Gary

Ramonetti and science teacher Vincent Kreyling.

Students will have the opportunity to work with Drosophilia and Brine Shrimp, play Mind Benders, build balsa wood bridges, and discover how organisms work.

—Submitted by the Roslyn School District

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh honored Matthew Arboleda and Luke James Peterson of Troop 195, Boy Scouts of America Glen Head, New York for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

To earn this prestigious award, Matthew designed and built a bocce ball court for the Veterans of American Legion Post 336 to utilize, and Luke built a split rail fence at AHRC Nassau in Brookville to create separation between the outdoor classroom and the parking lot.

Councilwoman Walsh congratulated Matthew and Luke for their tireless efforts and dedication in earning the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve, which only about 6 percent of Boy Scouts attain.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy sworn in.

(Photos courtesy the Roslyn School District)

Leigh Minsky was sworn in.

Luke James Peterson and Councilwoman Walsh.

Matthew Arboleda and Councilwoman Walsh. (Photos courtesy Town of Oyster Bay)

Pictured here are students at work. (Photos courtesy of the Roslyn School District)