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

Calendar: Music on the Lawn continues Aug. 29 (See page 9)

Community: The PiT summer travel camp highlights (See page 10)

Town News: 11th Annual Car-Free Day (See page 14)

Port Washington North. (Photo by Alex Nunez)

Accessible Playground Plans In Port

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

The Village of Port Washington North recently released its August newsletter in which Mayor Bob Weitzner announced plans for a new playground. In addition to providing a safe space for children to have fun and socialize, the plans include accessibility for those with handicaps and on the autism spectrum. The playground proposal is called the “Port North Accessible Playground and Recreational Facility.”

Since the Village of Port Washington North completed the Bay Walk Park project in the past couple of years, the board was looking for a new project to focus on that residents could enjoy.

In May 2022, the Village of Port Washington North acquired 4.5 acres of open space along Channel Drive. Mayor Weitzner shared that the village has been monitoring this land for some time. The village’s original planning documents and analysis go back to 2004, and another analysis to around 2012. The analysis pinpointed that plot of land as something to watch since it was once an industrial zone.

“Myself and the board decided that the only thing we could do to ensure something would be done with this property to be the best fit and benefit residents in the community would be to put matters into our own hands,” said Mayor Weitzner.

The board discussed many ideas for development before deciding on a playground for the plot of land. They considered a village club with a pool, cabanas, tennis courts, and basketball courts. But once Manhorhaven redid its pool facilities, the Village of Port Washington North began thinking differently.

“The whole playground idea had been in the back of my mind going way back now, and I’ve been mayor now 19 years,” said Mayor Weitzner. “Over the years, I have heard people that have moved from Queens, the city, or Great Neck. And they say how it’s such a great community, but it would be so nice if we had a playground.”

While all three elementary schools have playgrounds, they can’t be used during school days. And although Bay Walk Park is a beautiful addition to the village, the board felt it doesn’t satisfy the 3,100 residents of Port North in providing a safe and secure place for people to bring children to play and socialize.

In the early talks of the playground, Mayor Weitzner remembered a friend who was an executive director of an organization called Let All the Children Play. The non-profit raised money to build playground systems

that include differently-abled children and kids on the autism spectrum.

“I just thought, if we’re not gonna disenfranchise kids that aren’t disabled, why not build a system that incorporates handicap accessibility and inclusion with kids on the autism spectrum?” said Mayor Weitzner. “The kids with autism and handicaps are gonna take advantage of it, where the kids that are not disabled aren’t going to notice a difference.”

Mayor Weitzner and the village board dove into researching accessible playgrounds. He shared that he visited some playgrounds to look at equipment and designs and contacted The Nicholas Center and the HARC to pick their brains.

“I got a hold of a playground company that does installations for kids both on the autism spectrum or handicapped,” said Mayor Weitzner. “I understood the complexities of what we would need and the fact that it is more expensive and you need more land. But my attitude is I wasn’t going to let money hold this up, and we have plenty of land. So removing those obstacles, I realized we could build something really special.”

In the first draft proposal, the 3D rendering of the proposed playground has an ocean and nautical theme. Some equipment highlighted includes wheelchair ramps, sensory play stations, an inclusive swingset, and other equipment for children with different needs, abilities, and age groups. The Mayor and village board are also looking into having a swingset that accommodates wheelchairs.

Surrounding the playground is a quarter-mile walking trail. The plan for the walking trail is to be ADA accessible with material such as crushed blue stone, which is less expensive, easy to maintain, compact and sturdy. Trees will be lining the trail, some hugging the trail and some more dispersed, and one side will be left open for exercise and sensory stations along part of the trail.

The village plans to create a nice sunshade area where tables and benches can be set up

for parents and families to sit. The walking trail and sunshade area also provide a nice space for children with sensory issues to take a break and get some quiet time.

When meeting with Stella Spanakos, co-founder of The Nicholas Center, Mayor Weitzner learned more about autism and how there is a larger population of people with autism than one might think.

“When you look at the connectivity and degrees of separation, you realize autism reaches a greater population. Because you have friends and their kids that you want to socialize with, but you can’t go to the same playgrounds they do,” said Mayor Weitzner. “I realized that this can draw people together of different abilities, but also their parents, grandparents and caregivers.”

While the playground proposal is still in the very early planning stages, the Mayor has started the request for funding.

“I have $1.2 million in right now for requests, a half million of the federal government, a half million of the state, and then $200,000 in member items for the county and our state Assemblywoman,” said Mayor Weitzner. “So I have the makings of making this happen right off the bat.”

Since the village is asking for federal and state money, the playground will be open to all. “While this is catering to the 3,100 residents of Port North, it’s also going to cater to the 30,000 residents of Port Washington and the 240,000 residents of North Hempstead,” said Mayor Weitzner.

To help plan the playground and address the needs of residents in the area, the village has formed a committee. Mayor Weitzner shared that the committee comprises some elected officials, representatives from the HARC and The Nicholas Center, a landscape architect, engineers, a playground specialist and two community members (to be selected soon).

Including Mayor Weitzner and a village trustee, the committee has about 13 people. When meetings begin in the fall, they plan to

bring in specialists to pick their brains and get pointers on amenities and equipment.

As for a timeline on the project, things depend on funding approvals. Mayor Weitzner expects to know more in the next month or two about federal funding and state funding in November or December and expects the county funding to take a bit longer.

“It is going to happen. It’s just a matter of when not if. I think we’ve got very strong submissions for funding,” said Mayor Weitzner. “If we don’t get the federal funding and wait to hear about state and get their half, the village has pledged to match it. So we’re going to make it happen anyway. That would push us to the spring or summer of next year, then ideally break ground in 2024.”

In addition to the playground and walking trail, the village is excited to use some of the property to build a village hall. Since the village was incorporated in 1932, the village has never owned its own property; they have been renting. Currently, the village has two trucks and they plan on adding a third golf cart-type vehicle to maneuver through the Bay Walk Park and the new park. The vehicles are stored in a parking lot, but having a village hall with a public works depot for storage is in the future.

Near the village hall will also be facilities for playground users to take advantage of, such as a bathroom and water fountains.

The village hall will be privately funded, while all the funding applications for the $1.2 million will focus solely on the playground.

As of now, the playground is the top priority. Then when that has a solid plan, the village will find a space where the village hall can go.

“I do think [the playground project] is going to have a positive impact on a larger part of the population than when I first thought,” said Mayor Weitzner. “I think it’s going to add to the property values here. I think it’s going to add to the allure of Port Washington. I think it’s going to show that we’re out there and thinking forward.”

Early stage rendering of the playground plans. (Photo from the Village of Port Washington North)

Aerial photo of land for playground proposal. (Photo from the Village of Port North)

Kyra’s Law Updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Compiled from Kyra’s Champions

Scholarship Awarded To Student And Volunteer Firefighter

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has awarded the 2023 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship to Christian Alexander of Port Washington, NY.

Christian received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500 for his volunteer service in the community from Jose DaRocha, member of the FASNY Board of Directors.

Christian is one of 25 students chosen for this scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an applicant’s volunteer service to his or her community, such as serving with a local fire department, scouting, church, school, work with senior citizens, fire prevention, and other projects. Additional criteria include consistent demonstration of good character and completion of a written essay.

According to the Protection Engine Company No. 1, Port Washington Fire Department, Christian willl be attending Nassau Community College and has joined the US Army ROTC through Hofstra University.

The Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship program is made possible each June through the generous donations of individuals, fire departments and auxiliaries. This year, Provident Agency Inc., the provider of the accidental death and dismemberment insurance for FASNY members, has again provided major underwriting support to help FASNY award scholarships to young volunteers. FASNY would also like to recognize the

support and coordination provided by the Association’s administrative team in their Albany headquarters for their help in processing the applications and awards, as well as the hard work of the volunteers of the FASNY Scholarship Committee in supporting the program throughout the year.

About FASNY:

Founded in 1872, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) represents the interests of the approximately 80,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in New York State. For more information, visit www.fasny.com.

—Submitted by The Firefighters Association of the State of New York, with additional reporting by Julie Prisco

(Graphic from Kyra’s Champions)

Christian Alexander receiving his scholarship from FASNY Trustee Jose DeRocha.

Six probationary firefighters graduated from Schreiber, Class of 2023. From the left: Robert Atkins, Cal Gober, Zac Silfin, Jesse Gennicoff, Christian Alexander and Matthew Guzzello. (Photos from Protection Engine Company No. 1, Port Washington Fire Department)

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Save The Date For Pride In Port

This year’s 34th Pride in Port activities will take place from Thursday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 23. The full day event, which showcases what pride in community is all about, takes place on the 23rd.

On Thursday, Sept. 21, Girls Volleyball is at 6:45 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 22, there will be the traditional Pride in Port pep rally at 2:00 p.m. on the Schreiber High School turf field. A girls Varsity Soccer game starts at 4:00 p.m. and the boys Varsity Soccer game is at 7:00 p.m. In addition, Boys Volleyball is at 6:45 p.m., and Girls Tennis is at 5:00 p.m.

To kick off Pride in Port Saturday events, the Annual Schreiber Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony & Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the lobby, followed by the Awards Ceremony in the auditorium at 9:00 a.m. Each year, Schreiber alumni who excelled in sports are honored. This year’s inductees are Patrick Badolato (Class of 1980), Patrick Doyle (Class of 1982), Jeff Froccaro (Class of 2009), John ‘Jack’ Gibbons (Class of 1960), Stephanie Joannon (for service, 1979-2022), and Angela Matinale (Class of 2007).

The Pride in Port parade, which involves dozens of organizations and participation by every public school, begins at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street near Belleview Avenue. This year’s Parade Grand Marshals will be the Nicholas Center Navigators. They are being

recognized for their outstanding partnerships with local non-profit agencies on various community service projects.

The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will ride in convertible cars and all of the schools will participate in multiple ways, including a parade favorite featuring beautiful floats that demonstrate each school’s Pride in Port.

The Parade ends at Campus Drive, followed by Family Fun Day at 12:30 p.m.

on the field inside the track. It features rides and activities (rides are free; there is a nominal fee for some activities), and, for the first time, a Food Court with food trucks and booths. The Food Court Village will be located in the parking lot between Weber’s multi-purpose room and the track from 12:00–6:00 p.m.

For senior citizens there is a free luncheon in the Schreiber cafeteria (call 883-6656 to reserve a space), followed by

free bingo. The Town of North Hempstead provides bus transportation for the senior citizens from the Port Washington Adult Activities Center parking lot at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. It will also stop at Landmark on Main Street to the parade, then to Schreiber for the luncheon. Schreiber’s homecoming football game starts at 2:00 p.m. versus Hempstead High School.

—Submitted by the Pride in Port Committee

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ANNUAL NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Port Washington School District today announced a free and reduced price meal (Free Milk) policy for the Port Washington School area school children. Local school o 1c1als have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility:

2023-2024 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK

$ 6,682 $ 557 $ 279 $ 257 $ 129 $ 9,509 $ 793 $ 397 $ 366 $ 183

*Students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals and snacks served through the Afterschool Snack Program at no charge.

SNAP/T ANF/FDPIR Households: Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certi cation Matching Process (DCMP), or households that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk,listing the child’s name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal bene ts based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be noti ed of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was noti ed by the SFA their children have been directly certi ed. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certi ed, the household should contact the school.

Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be noti ed of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as de ned by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, a foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible prekindergarten program.

Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may also be included as a member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for bene ts for other children. Including children in foster care as household members may help other children in the household qualify for bene ts. If non-foster children in a foster family are not eligible for free or reduced price meal bene ts, an eligible foster child will still receive free bene ts

If children or households receive bene ts under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not noti ed by the School Food Authority of their free meal bene ts, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application.

Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by completing the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal’s o ce in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to tvalls@portnet.org. Please contact T. Valls at 516-767-5990 with any questions regarding the application process.

Households noti ed of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free meal bene ts. Households may apply for bene ts at any time throughout the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a nancial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk at any point during the school year.

Children in households receiving Women, Infants and Children (WIC) bene ts may be eligible for free or reduced price meals through the application process.

For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes rst) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same School Food Authority. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is noti ed that their children are directly certi ed or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the School Food Authority is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

The information provided on the application will be con dential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not speci cally authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian.

The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/ children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals (free milk).

Under the provisions of the policy, the designated o cial will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatis ed with the ruling of the designated o cial, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Dr. Michael Hynes, Superintendent, whose address is 100 Campus Dr, Pt Washington, NY 11050 has been designated as the Hearing O cial. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and o cial to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing.

Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true aild correct.

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Athlete Of The Month: Shai Altman

BY JULIE PRISCO

Shai Altman is a basketball player beginning his senior year at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School.

Altman has been playing basketball since he could remember. “I grew up on the basketball court and I still love to play with the same kids from preschool,” he said. While growing up, Altman played basketball for fun with friends and competitively on community leagues.

“I played for the best coaches on community leagues and AAU teams (Amateur Athletic Union),” he said. Being a fan of the sport and an avid player, Altman appreciates the strategy and mechanics involved in the game. As a player, he feels a good coach is the best inspiration. “They teach leadership, confidence and sportsmanship,” said Altman.

Although this was Coach Shalom Babayev’s first season coaching Altman on the North Shore Hebrew Academy basketball team, he recognized Altman’s commitment to the game and his teammates.

“Shai is a hardworker who brings leadership and grit to the team,” said Coach Babayev. “He really stepped in when a few guys were injured.”

When thinking back on his basketball career so far, Altman recalls when the North Shore Hebrew Academy basketball team won the junior varsity championship in his sophomore year of high school.

“It was a big responsibility to be the starting point guard of the team,” said Altman. “The entire team was dedicated to winning. It was an amazing experience with my teammates.”

Similar to Altman’s own fond

memories of the championship basketball game, North Shore Hebrew Academy Basketball Coach Billy Muir recalled that season as his greatest memory of Altman’s high school basketball career.

“My greatest memory is of Shai playing as point guard throughout the 2021-22 championship season. He played with calm determination and never let the pressure get to him,” said Coach Muir.

With senior year just beginning for Altman, he is starting to think about the next academic and athletic steps. While contemplating future plans, Altman is sure basketball will always be a constant.

“I will always play basketball. I will always be a fan,” said Altman. “I love the strategy and mechanics involved. I would love to become a coach one day and make a difference in someone’s life.”

Shai Altman

(Photo from North Shore Hebrew Academy High School)

MTA Fare Increases Resume Riders will pay more

railroad zones, Monthly ticket fares will not exceed $500.

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

After a pause to ride out the tumultuous pandemic years, the MTA is once again implementing scheduled fare increases to keep up with operating costs, ridership deficits, and inflation. In addition to raising the cost per ride, the MTA is also eliminating some pilot programs, while modifying or creating others.

Larry Penner, former Director for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management, provided some insight into these changes. This information has been edited for length and clarity.

History of the fare increase

“Fare increases for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, along with Long Island Rail Road and Metro North Rail Road, were already assumed in 2019 as part of the approval process for the $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the New York State Legislature and New York City Council were all in on this financial arrangement before signing on board. This included 4 percent increase in 2021 and 2023.”

Additional Funding

“Albany provides the MTA significant annual funding under the Statewide Transportation Operating Assistance (STOA) program. Washington via Federal Transit Administration grants, riders via farebox and motorists via tolls continue to pay their fair share. In 2023, the Federal Transit Administration will provide the MTA with annual $1.8 billion in formula funding under various grant programs. This will grow by several hundred million more annually in coming years.”

Reason for the increase

“Fare hikes are periodically required if the MTA and operating agencies such as the NYC Transit bus and subway, MTA Bus, LIRR and Metro North are to provide the services millions of New Yorkers count on daily. They are inevitable, due to increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies, materials, routine safety, state of good repair, replacement of worn-out rolling stock, upgrades to stations, yards and shops as well as system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system and inflation.”

Pandemic pause

“Receipt of $16 billion in CARE COVID-19 funding from Washington under Federal Transit Administration grants was never intended to support cancellation of

future fare increases. It was made available to make up for lost revenues during this period and maintain service levels. In any case, most of these funds have already been spent.”

Affordability of the service

“MTA services continue to be one of the best bargains in town. Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding either the bus, subway or commuter rail has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The Metro Card introduced in 1996 affords a free transfer between bus and subway. Prior to this, riders had to pay two full fares. Many residents purchase either a weekly or monthly NYC Transit bus/subway Metro or OMNY Card, LIRR or Metro North ticket to further reduces the cost per ride.”

Eliminating 20-ride pass

“The MTA made a mistake in abolishing the 20 ticket pass. In a post COVID-19 era, fewer people need a full-blown monthly

pass when they are only going into the city three times a week.”

The bottom line

“In the end, quality and frequency of service is dependent upon secure revenue streams. We all will have to contribute — be it at the fare box or tax revenues generated by different levels of government redistributed back to the MTA. Like it or not, MTA fare increases are justified in 2023.”

Changes to MTA fares in 2023

Changes to LIRR fares

• Monthly and Weekly tickets will increase by up to 4.5 percent.

• Thanks to the additional 10 percent discount implemented in March 2022, monthly fares will remain lower than they were pre-COVID.

• Recognizing the high fares in the farthest

• The discount for traveling off-peak will be standardized to 26 percent across both railroads. (Until now, LIRR’s discount was 27.5 percent.)

• This will lead to slightly higher increases of 6 to 7 percent on LIRR Off-Peak tickets and slightly lower increases of 2 to 3 percent on Metro-North Off-Peak tickets.

• All other ticket types will increase by as much as 10 percent; however, any ticket increase greater than 6 percent will be held to a maximum increase of $0.50 per trip.

• LIRR and Metro-North will continue to offer UniTicket fares to travel on both commuter rail and connecting bus and ferry services. Changes in those fares will be based in part on changes to weekly and monthly transit fares. One-way tickets for MTA-managed connecting services will also change.

• Policies regarding the calculation of onboard fares and refunds will remain unchanged.

• All tickets purchased at the old fare will continue to be valid through their stated expiration dates.

Changes to NYCT, LIRR, and Metro-North fare pilots

A more flexible fare-capping pilot with OMNY

OMNY customers will continue to get the best weekly fare. Your first tap starts a new 7-day cap. If you spend $34 (or $17 for Reduced-Fare customers) within a seven-day period, you ride free for the rest of that week. If you spend less, you only pay for the rides you take. The cap resets every seven days. Group trips, express bus taps, and transfers do not count toward the weekly cap.

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CityTicket pilot options

CityTicket currently offers customers a $5 flat-fare ticket to travel within New York City limits during all off-peak hours. MTA is introducing a Peak CityTicket for travel during weekday peak hours for $7.

MTA is also introducing a special ticket for customers traveling to Far Rockaway on the LIRR at the same price as the typical CityTicket.

Atlantic Ticket and 20-Trip Peak ticket pilots discontinued

As the MTA adopts new CityTicket pilots, and in the interest of standardizing and simplifying commuter railroad fares, both the $5 One-Way Atlantic Ticket and $60 Weekly Atlantic Ticket will be discontinued. The 20-Trip Peak ticket, introduced in 2022 to encourage infrequent customers to commute more regularly, will be discontinued as post-COVID travel patterns continue to return to normal.

—Information compiled by Amanda Olsen

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Hochul Announces NY State Parks Centennial Celebration

Governor Kathy Hochul recently previewed a year-long celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of New York’s statewide park and historic site system to take place in 2024. The celebration will both highlight and build upon one of New York State’s greatest environmental legacies. In 1924, Governor Alfred E. Smith and the State Legislature created the New York State Council of Parks while voters approved a $15 million bond act to build and enlarge a network of State parks, forging the New York State park and historic site system that New York State residents and visitors know and cherish today.

“New York State led the nation in creating a State park system for our citizens 100 years ago,” Governor Hochul said. “As we celebrate through next year, New York will continue to invest in our park system to support the State’s outdoor recreation economy, expand access to underserved communities, address the impacts of climate change, and position New York State as a top recreation destination.”

Across the state through 2024, New York will commemorate the state park centennial with hundreds of community celebrations, performances and special events led by the state park and historic site staff, the State Council of Parks and Park and Historic Site Friends Groups. There will be a new Centennial Challenge to encourage visitors to try a variety of new activities as they enjoy the parks and historic sites, special discounts on park admission fees and new opportunities to volunteer and promote park stewardship. A traveling exhibit on the history of New York State parks will go on display at parks and historic sites throughout the state. State parks will collect and share stories and photographs from the public to celebrate the memories made during the last century, as well as a new line of Centennial-themed New York State Parks merchandise from the parks store. New Yorkers can visit parks.ny.gov/100 to learn more about the Centennial.

While New York State had established a number of state parks and historic sites prior to 1924 to protect scenic and

historic resources – such as Niagara Falls, George Washington’s Revolutionary War Headquarters, and Bear Mountain – the State Park Act was intended to directly connect citizens to outdoor recreation. When these limited preserves proved to be overwhelmingly popular, state leaders recognized the need to create more parks in proximity to urban centers. In 1923, Governor Alfred E. Smith endorsed an ambitious plan for a statewide system of parks connected by scenic parkways and boulevards. In 1924, New York State established the State Council of Parks and voters approved a $15 million bond to put the plan in action. Over the next decade, 55 new state parks were established.

In addition, New York State will prioritize investments and programs to preserve the park system as a model for the nation in the next century by restoring and expanding visitor capacity. State parks will continue the ongoing transformation of New York’s flagship parks and embark on critical infrastructure improvement projects. The state budget includes $200 million for capital improvement projects annually for five years, for a total of $1 billion through fiscal year 2028. The funding will help improve parks and restore facilities at such heavily visited parks as Bear Mountain, Heckscher, Jones Beach, and Riverbank State Park.

—Submitted by the office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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What Is The Right Age To Give Your Kid An iPhone?

My second grader comes home from school, and says a girl in his class has an iPhone, and can he have one. At first, I was in shock, why does an 8-year-old kid have an iPhone at school?

Then my reaction went to “absolutely not, no way.”

This is not the only person in my son’s second grade class last year that had their own iPhone. It’s surprising and yet not, as devices are so prevalent in our lives, it’s hard to keep them away from kids.

And as we approach Tween-age years, having a phone is almost a given, and not having a phone can be viewed as socially awkward, or create feelings of being left out.

Many kids these days communicate and coordinate on their phones to get together, share stories, and connect. I’ve heard from many mothers who worry about this, especially when it comes to kids feeling left out. As a parent of elementary age kids, I know I am going to soon reach a point where it will be harder and harder to say no to giving my kids a phone.

Our kids have had access to phones, whether it’s Facetime with

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grandparents, watching videos, or even playing games, since they were toddlers. Living in a digital age, smartphones and being online have become an integral part of our lives. The big question is when is the right time to give them the device.

According to a study by Common Sense Media in 2021, 53 percent of children aged 11 and under have their own smartphone, and by the age of 12, that percentage jumps to 69 percent. Among

teenagers between aged 13-18, a staggering 84 percent have a smartphone.

“It can be a wonderful learning tool,” says Jill Garfunkel, parent of an eight-year-old daughter and also teaches high school students. “And during COVID, kids were able to Facetime with friends, so it combat loneliness.”

Garfunkel would prefer to delay for her elementary school-aged daughter. “I’m worried about kids becoming addicted, and not learning important social skills or being in the moment at school, because they are distracted by their phone.”

When COVID hit, having an iPhone for a kid in school almost became a necessity, as kids had to stay with their class and were often not allowed to go to the school office to call their parents.

“Many parents are using phones as tracking devices,” said Marissa Gregorio, mother of a second, sixth, seventh and tenth grader. “They are in sports, on buses going everywhere….things happen, the buses come early or later, they need a phone to get in touch with

us.”

For Falguni Patel, giving her 11-year-old a phone was a necessity, even though she would rather have waited. “We moved to a new area in COVID, and there was no way for me to get in touch with him,” she said. “It made me feel safer for him to have a phone, and know his GPS location.”

Ensuring connection and communication with parents are just a few benefits, giving us a sense of security, especially during emergencies.

“When our kids reached middle-school, we made an agreement with the parents of their friends to hold off until seventh grade in giving them iPhones,” said Tatiana Zarmehr, who has twins going into 7th grade and a daughter in high school. “That really helped our girls not feel they were missing out, as their friends didn’t have a phone either.”

Gregorio, who has one boy, and three girls, says they use their phones differently. “Boys are mostly into playing games and looking up sports, while girls want

Artificial Intelligence and the Jewish Perspective

It’s been a well established fact that human beings are the smartest creatures on earth– so smart, in fact, that they have now created an apparatus that’s just as smart as themselves. Computers that emit artificial intelligence (AI) have been in the works for a few years now, but they have gotten really refined in recent months, prompting concern from technological experts. AI bots are superintelligent and capable of writing in a highly convincing manner. Because of that, there’s no telling just how far-reaching their influence will be.

We see this already with the manipulative influence of web search and advertising directed to your preferences. It is now very plausible that AI technology will come to manipulate public opinion in a way that’s all-consuming, to the extent that it will control human behavior through its words. In the recent past, AI’s show absorbed bias, based on suggesting feelings e.g. connoted preferences for specific political candidates that entirely usurp the efforts of human beings. How long before these effects of AI become malignant and – disruptive rather than assistive? With the rate that AI is developing, it may soon morph into a force that determines

the future of the digital world, not to mention our national security and society as we know it.

For this reason, many professionals who are deeply immersed in the field believe that we should be cautious in regards to AI and ensure that there is continual government oversight of the concept. Only if we monitor the consequences of AI, take continuous stock of just how influential it is in altering human behaviors, do we have any hope of channeling AI’s benefits. AI has the potential to be productive or destructive.

AI has only come about because we’ve become such an affluent society, accumulating wealth

which can be a wonderful force for good, but it also can very quickly distort, disrupt, and denigrate the people under its sway. Access to bountiful opportunity has given Americans the ability to become technologically sophisticated and efficient. However, with this ease comes greed, complacency, and a lack of empathy. Affluent people are so accustomed to luxury and achieving their own ends that they become detached from the needs of others. This is precisely the sort of social slide that Judaism warns against.

Judaism is all for enjoying the fruits of this world but we strongly discourage chasing after the newest technological fads just to keep up with the Jones’. On the contrary, Jews are encouraged by their religion to remain grounded, centered, and beholden to a divine power which is more ethereal and benevolent than any accommodating computer. Because of AI, we are currently on the verge of a national crisis, but those adhering to Jewish principles know how to reign themselves in, distance themselves from a construct while

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Let’s get on board with those pushing for the making of a security system that would protect and defend our foreseeable future. We must be frank with ourselves and acknowledge that AI, unchecked, could be dangerous. Civilians concerned with how it can help them may very well forget to help others. Let’s guard the fiber of our moral character and remember that there is much that the Creator enabled us to do for ourselves. Judaism wants us to use these gifts and employ our creativity, rather than leaving it all for a computer with AI to execute on our behalf. Under those parameters, just how genuine is our accomplishment? How far have we really advanced? How much of ourselves have we truly imprinted upon this world? Not very much – only as far as our voice can carry in instructing this computer to display its capabilities.

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to be interacting with their friends 24-7,” she said.

Experts say to begin with the basics with your kids and educate them on the pros and cons, no matter what age you decide to give them a phone.

Teaching your kids about the potential risks and dangers of the internet, including cyberbullying, online predators, and the importance of protecting personal information is crucial. Apps like Bark monitor text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns.

“I locked several things on the phone, as well as ensured we were screening how my son was using the phone,” said Patel. Setting clear rules and boundaries by establishing guidelines regarding usage is key, say parents.

For any screen time, my kids have to earn it after they do their chores at home, and we try to limit usage during the school week. We regularly communicate and reinforce the rules to ensure they know the boundaries.

Gregorio puts restrictions on when her kids can have their phones, and the apps they use, with shared passwords. “As a parent, you need to be tech savvy, and if you don’t know, you need to talk to someone that will teach you.”

Monitoring online activity by regularly checking your child’s phone is important. This helps ensure their safety, allows you to address any concerns immediately, and provides an opportunity to have ongoing conversations about responsible digital behavior.

We try to teach our kids to never share their

personal information online, never interact with anyone they don’t know or we haven’t approved, and why doing so can be harmful.

“I tell my girls I don’t want them to post about themselves on social media for security reasons,” said Gregorio.

You may know your followers, but you don’t know their followers, who they are and they could be strangers, and these days everyone is trackable, she said. Gregorio goes so far as to check all their followers and who they are following every few weeks.

“We always communicate about what he is looking at,” said Patel. “He comes to me with questions, we discuss things and we also have watched things together on TikTok and had a laugh.”

Patel said, by showing an interest in what her son was looking at really helped communication between them. Now her son is very comfortable going to her with questions about what he is seeing online, and social media, regardless of how controversial it might be. “It helps him not feel like he has to hide something from me,” said Patel.

As parents, we can help our children navigate the increasingly connected world they are growing up in. By developing healthy relationships with their smartphones, with regular communication, guidance,, and monitoring, we can ensure a safe and balanced smartphone experience for kids.

“Technology is here to stay and kids cannot be shielded from it, they, (as well as parents), have to learn to embrace it,” says Garfunkel. “Just being aware of what your kids are doing online, and educating them is what you can do.”

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How Much For The Keys To Barbie’s DreamHouse?

Anew report by Malibu brokerage, RubyHome, reveals the price tag attached to Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse.

For the valuation, RubyHome compared the average sale price for comparable Malibu homes with similar amenities, plus an additional premium of 10 percent to estimate the market price for the one-of-a-kind residence.

The DreamHouse is a real 3,500-square-foot, all-pink, single-family home featuring a swimming pool, Pacific Ocean views, and an interior designed by Jonathan Adler, complete with Barbie furniture.

According to Consolidated Multiple Listing (CMLS) data compiled by RubyHome, comparable homes in the area, such as those with a similar location, pool, and views, fetch $9.1 million.

“Barbie’s marketing has been everywhere this summer,” Tony Mariotti, CEO of RubyHome said. “This unique property appeared on Airbnb, leading eager

fans to rush to glimpse the real-life dollhouse, complete with a maximalist Barbie-themed interior. While it certainly won’t be to everyone’s taste, the views of the Pacific Ocean, private pool, and totally unique design result in a hefty price tag for the property.”

Considering the mansion’s iconic design and Barbie’s cultural value, it could bump the price of the doll’s DreamHouse to an eye-watering $10 million— almost three times the average home value in Malibu—or $2,880 per square foot.

If Barbie became a landlord, leasing the property would fetch an estimated $77,412 per month.

If sold, Barbie can expect to pay an estimated $780,000 in closing costs.

With a 20 percent down payment, Americans need to make a minimum of $2 million a year to afford the home.

Airbnb recently opened limited bookings of the home. Lucky guests got to experience a one-night stay at the property.

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This gated luxury waterfront compound at 357 Centre Island Rd. in Centre Island sold on Aug. 2 for $8,330,000. It is the epitome of Centre Island living and was designed by the renowned architects, Austin Patterson Disston, custom-built in 2005. This home offers every possible amenity, including 16 rooms, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It has a luxurious pool, spa and pool house with its own bathroom and outdoor shower. There is a tennis court and pavillion on the nearly four-acre property. Centre Island is a unique community surrounded by water. The property entrance is only gained as you pass Centre Island police headquarters. This fabulous shingle-style colonial home is ideally situated on a knoll overlooking Oyster Bay and Cold Spring harbors. It is a direct-waterfront estate with more than 228-feet of sandy beach. The morning tide is enchanting, seductive and sublime.

This completely renovated “California-split” nestled on a private quarter-acre at 8 Sagamore Rd. in sought after East Norwich sold on Aug. 11 for $905,000. Everything is new in this spacious three-level open floor plan home. It has vaulted ceilings, four bedrooms and three full bathrooms with many upgrades. The home has hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace that adds to the ambiance of this lovely home. The primary bedroom features en-suite bath with a huge custom shower and a marble

countertop. The lower level is an ideal guest suite or home office. The home has updated electric and new Andersen 400 series windows throughout. The washer and dryer are new and are

WiFi-equipped. The whole house is connected to the alarm system. This home is near the waterfront in the historic Oyster Bay hamlet. It is served by the Oyster Bay School District.

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

JETHRO TULL: FAR FROM LIVING IN THE PAST

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

Currently enjoying its seventh decade of an existence that finds the progfolk elder statesmen continuing to tour the globe and still releasing fulllength albums in the face of Spotify and iTunes (this year’s Rökflöte is the band’s 23rd studio album and follows on the heels of 2022’s Zealot Gene), Tull is making up for lost time coming out of the pandemic. Tours have been booked and re-booked (the band finally played Finland late last year after canceling three prior times. Some fans were using tickets purchased in 2019 for the originally scheduled shows) and ever since getting back on the road in August 2021, the current line-up, consisting of Dave Goodier (bass), John O’Hara (piano/keyboards/Hammond B-3 organ), Scott Hammond (drums) and Joe Parrish-James (electric and acoustic guitars/mandolin), has been criss-crossing Europe. Among the stops they’ve made are Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Iceland, Monaco, France, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Poland, Sweden, Portugal and Greece with dates in Ukraine and Russia being canceled for obvious reasons. For Anderson, maintaining momentum is crucial, whether it’s in the studio or on the road.

“My inspiration primarily these days, like everything I do when I wake up in the morning, is to pack it all in because I may not have long to go,” he said quite candidly. “And we often just get used to the idea that continuity is everything and it will be the same tomorrow as it was today and it will be the same next year as it was this year. I have to be realistic. So making a new album—and I have another new album in the works for 2024— that’s really just mostly a question of not letting things go by and finding yourself in a position where it’s too late. And the things you had planned to do, you can no longer do. That applies to booking tours, doing concerts and deciding where I’m going to have lunch tomorrow night when I get into a small German town at 10 o’clock at night. It’s that kind of thinking ahead, but realistically trying to take care of business as soon as you can.”

Ever the intellectual seeker, Anderson’s curiosity led to Tull’s latest albums being steeped in religion and mythology. And while The Zealot Gene features biblical references throughout and has each song starting with a passage from the Bible, Anderson turned his attention to Norse mythology for Rökflöte

It’s a creative turn he took quite seriously given the connections it’s had with fascist and far right movements in recent times.

“I thought it would be interesting to write something based on the texts about polytheistic beliefs,” he said. “I considered various Far Eastern beliefs and the possibility of Greek and Roman mythology. Then I thought, where did all that dissipate to? It was clear that it traveled through northwestern Europe and finally petered out in the

Norse religions—mostly around the eleventh and twelfth centuries when Christianity, which had been around for a while, supplanting the belief in the multitude of gods that in many cases do have some very close parallels in Roman and Greek mythology. It seemed like a fertile ground and something I would do with a light touch because Norse mythology has given rise to some dark fascinations by a number of people in not too-distant periods of history. Nowadays, it still holds a fascination for some Nordic heavy metal bands that fool around with that kind of a thing. But most worrisome, it was part of the inspiration in the dark and quite satanic activities of one Heinrich Himmler.”

“My inspiration primarily these days, like everything I do when I wake up in the morning, is to pack it all in because I may not have long to go. We often just get used to the idea that continuity is everything and it will be the same tomorrow as it was today and it will be the same next year as it was this year. I have to be realistic. So making a new album—and I have another new album in the works for 2024—that’s really just mostly a question of not letting things go by and finding yourself in a position where it’s too late.”

music of the church. Suddenly, I encountered the syncopated music of jazz, the flattened fifth and the scale, which was something which made a very easy attraction later as a teenager into black American folk music, which we call the blues.”

For Anderson, creatively pushing himself has been a constant dating back to early childhood memories of singing church hymns and folk songs in school. Yet it was not rock and roll that proved to be the musical disruptor for the young Anderson but rather the sway of his father’s own tastes.

“In terms of modern music and the days of pop music and rock and roll, the music that gave rise in its way to what eventually became the latter was what intrigued me,” he said. “It was the music of the big bands of the World War II era from people like Duke Ellington and so on who my father listened to and were the perpetrators of swing. It was far away from the very strict

In those early formative days, the now-septuagenarian rocker and classmates Jeffrey Hammond and John Evan started out as a five-piece blues and soul band, along with future Tull drummer Barriemore Barlow. The loose group evolved into becoming a blue-eyed soul sextet before eventually settling into the four-piece line-up that recorded the band’s 1968 debut This Was and was rounded out by guitarist Mick Abrahams (who left afterwards to form Blodwyn Pig), bassist Glenn Cornick and drummer Clive Bunker. Of course, part of Tull’s singularity is Anderson’s musical weapon of choice, a major pivot he made leading up to the band’s debut when he decided

Ian Anderson could have been a cop. Or a member of the Third Estate. This is what the erudite Scotsman would have you believe was his lot in life versus his current role as the longstanding frontman of Jethro Tull.

—Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson in the studio. (All photos courtesy of Anne Leighton unless otherwise noted)

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Jethro Tull live in Hamburg in 1973

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Ian Anderson performing with Jethro Tull at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada in March 1977

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to swap guitar for flute as his go-to instrument.

“I wanted to do something a bit more idiosyncratic,” he said.

“So in the summer of 1967, I quit playing electric guitar and exchanged my guitar for a flute and a Shure microphone made in Chicago.”

Fast forward to 2023 and Anderson is the sole founding member left. The current tour, “The Seven Decades,” marks the band’s return to American shores for the first time since 2019. Fans can expect a healthy cross-section from Jethro Tull’s extensive canon.

“The U.S. tour is very much pinned on the idea of how Jethro Tull have performed in seven decades,” Anderson said. “That doesn’t mean we’ve been playing for 70 years, but we started in the late ‘60s and now we’re in the 2020’s. We feature something from each one of those decades and there are a few songs that are among the heavy hitters that people will recognize. There are a few that our fans will know quite well. And there are a few that people won’t know because they are less well-visited, perhaps never played on stage before or in the case of the last two albums, two songs from Zealotry [The Zealot Gene] and two songs from Rökflöte, which is the new album. It’s a smattering really of this and that.”

With so much mileage under his belt, it’s hard to envision Anderson as being anything but the international rock star he jokingly refers to

himself as given how much music has always meant to him. It’s a mistress he counsels younger performers to always keep close.

“I’ve frequently said to young fiery musicians, particularly those in classical music, is to not ever be afraid to become an amateur musician because the word amateur comes from a Latin root that means ‘to love,’” he explained. “If you love music, it can be something that rewards you through your life, even if you’re not fortunate enough to be able to make a living out of it. So after a few years of study and learning to play the

While Anderson’s most known for singing and serenading fans with his flute playing as a member of Jethro Tull, he’s also been a longtime patron of smaller wild cats.

Ian Anderson playing with Jethro Tull in Jacksonville, FL circa 2007.

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e are in the midst of the dog days of summer, everyone seeking refuge on the island’s pristine beaches and coastal areas, soaking up the sun and taking full advantage of the sights, sounds and good food that our region offers. We are fortunate to have the best of everything right here on Long Island, especially throughout Nassau County, the perfect blend of location and conditions for surfing, swimming, picnics and sightseeing; quite literally, something for everyone.

In this edition, we open with an exclusive interview with Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, perfectly crafted by award-winning writer Dave Gil de Rubio. Enjoy a late-summer cocktail with some delicious recipes from Cantera Negra Tequila.This year, Hicks Nurseries celebrates its anniversary. Take a walk through regional business history with the gardening mainstay.

One of our summer interns, Olivia Rainson, a St. John’s University English major, has compiled a visually appealing look at the latest in popular menswear fashion. Equally visually appealing, the Nassau County Museum of Art held its opening gala in honor of the newest exhibit, “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait”. Art lovers and donors gathered for the celebration.

In Section II of BLVD, TV chef Nick Stellino pays tribute to his mother in a heartfelt testament to his upbringing and inspiration. To follow in the heels of the noted chef, Anton’s Special Sections Managing Editor Christy Hinko recaps her recent dining experience at the long-time culinary gem, La Piccola Liguria in Port Washington. Christy recently had the chance to speak with Port Washington native Jeanine Tesori, the award-winning composer of the current Broadway smash hit, Kimberly Akimbo. Read about Jeanine’s musical journey and her newest achievement, a Tony award. And to round out the special, Christy also spoke with local artist Cori Forster, whose work is currently on display at the Barnes Gallery in Garden City.

Locals and tourists flock to renowned spots such as Jones Beach and Montauk for relaxation and cooling off. Ice cream parlors and seaside restaurants thrive during this time, offering sweet relief from the heat. Despite the recent hot weather, Long Island’s natural beauty and vibrant culture make it an inviting destination to savor the summer season to its fullest. And in the blink of an eye, we will soon be piling on the layers, enjoying soul-warming beverages and settling in with the brisk Long Island autumn.

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that is very arboreal. It has a very long tail. It’s a small, threatened species with big eyes. It’s like a smaller version of the ocelot. The margay is not limited to, but particularly found in South America in lush, relatively jungle environments.” (Photo courtesy of Anderson Christiano Hendgen/CC BY-SA 2.0) Caracal “The caracal is found from India through North Africa and the Middle East as an animal with a relatively short tail, but tufted ears, much bigger than a margay. It’s a savanna kind of cat. It’s a cat that lives in the

Serval “The serval is a short-tailed African small- to medium-sized wild cat that leaps into the air to catch birds particularly. For a savanna wild cat, a long tail is of no use because they don’t climb trees. They run through the grasslands.” (Photo courtesy of Big Cat Rescue/CC BY-SA 3.0) Margay

margay is a small wild cat species

hunts,

The Aqualung-era line-up of Jethro Tull.

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SUMMER COCKTAILS

Still in time to round-out the summer, Cantera Negra Tequila is sharing new delicious cocktails. The premium Cantera Negra portfolio includes Silver, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo and Café, with no additives (aside from the Café, of course) and with Reposado and Añejo aged longer than standard.

Approximately 40 years ago, Don Alberto Becherano began making tequila as a hobby, and he spent more than a decade perfecting his proprietary method for making what might be among the best tasting tequilas in the world.

Cantera Negra means “Black

Quarry,” inspired by the rich volcanic soil from where our agaves grow. Cantera Negra tequila is handcrafted in small-batch quantities using 100 percent fully mature Blue Weber agave.

The company does not believe in cutting corners and permits only time-honored tra-

ditional production methods, and unlike other brands, never adds sugars or colorings. Because of its proven approach, the outstanding quality of Cantera Negra’s all-natural product speaks for itself.

Check out these delicious cocktail recipes from Cantera Negra.

CANTERA SIESTA

Every sip of Cantera Siesta is a delicious escape into summer. This cocktail is a delightful blend of Campari, tangy grapefruit juice, and zesty lime juice, mixed with simple syrup for the perfect touch of sweetness.

Ingredients:

1.5oz Cantera Negra Reposado Tequila

.75oz Fresh lime juice

.75oz Simple syrup

.5oz Fresh grapefruit juice

.25oz Campari

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish.

EL SOL

Let El Sol transport you to a sunny paradise. This drink has everything. A bit of sweetness, a bit of spiciness, and delicious fruit notes.

Ingredients:

1.5oz Cantera Negra Silver Tequila

.75oz Passion fruit liqueur

.75oz Fresh lime juice

.25oz Ancho chile liqueur

.25oz Agave syrup

Rim a chilled coupe glass with Tajín seasoning. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain into prepped glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

NOCHE NEGRA

Let the Noche Negra take you to a world of sophisticated indulgence. The carefully balanced flavors of rich espresso and Cantera Negra Café Liqueur create a cocktail that is both bold and satisfying.

Ingredients:

1oz Cantera Negra Silver Tequila

1oz Espresso (or cold brew concentrate)

.75oz Cantera Negra Café

Coffee Liqueur

.25oz Simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. —Cantera Negra Tequila

El Sol—Cantera

A Remarkable Milestone

Get ready for the unveiling of a sensational transformation, Long Island. Hicks Nurseries, the region’s unrivaled haven for garden enthusiasts, has been busy this summer undergoing an extensive store renovation to mark its momentous 170th anniversary. Throughout this process, Hicks Nurseries remained fully operational, providing uninterrupted service to its loyal customers.

In a world where trends come and go, and businesses rise and fall, there are rare gems that stand the test of time. The journey for Hicks Nurseries began in 1853, when Isaac Hicks began selling trees to his neighbors in Westbury. Since that first sale, across each succeeding generation, Hicks Nurseries has maintained its reputation for top-quality while helping transform the landscape of Long Island through continuous innovation and evolution.

At the turn of the century, Hicks Nurseries invented and patented the equipment for moving big trees that were desired by Long Island’s new Gold Coast estate owners. Many of

those trees still flourish today on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion, JP Morgan Estate and Phipps Estate, which is currently Old Westbury Gardens. Photo and catalog archives from as early as 1900 can be viewed on the Hicks Nurseries website.

In another innovative move in the 1930s, Hicks Nurseries made pre-dug plants available for customers, marking the beginning of what is now called a retail garden center. After western Long Island shifted from a rural to a suburban community in the 1960s, they refocused the business in order to keep pace with the new generation of Long Island-

ers. Over the next ten years, the nursery was converted into a family-oriented retailing and growing operation that served hundreds of thousands of people each year. Seasonal experiences were introduced such as the Fall Festival and the Flower & Garden Show, which are now highly anticipated annual events. Today, the sixth-generation business is operated by siblings Stephen Hicks, president, and Karen Hicks Courts, vice president of human sesources. Hicks Nurseries has overcome many obstacles such as the Civil War, Great Depression, two World Wars and a global pandemic. It has been

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170 YEARS OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE AND CONTINUED INNOVATION

able to not only survive but thrive.

“From the very beginning, we’ve built our reputation on offering the best products along with expert advice and service,” said Stephen Hicks. “We’ve also been committed to elevating our customers’ shopping experience and have continuously reinvested back into the business.

In 2018 we transformed the nursery yard with paved walkways, so our customers didn’t have to walk in mud to select trees and shrubs. Last year we added a newly expanded 20,000-square foot greenhouse for additional products and wider aisle space. And in this 170th milestone year, we are undergoing the most extensive renovation to date by creating an entirely new store experience. We continue to evolve and improve to ensure customer satisfaction and the future of the next generation.”

In fact, the stunning glass façade of the new storefront is a showstopper as you enter from Jericho Turnpike bringing a fresh, modern look to the legacy that is Hicks Nurseries. The revitalized interior will feature a seamless fl ow, making it easier than ever to explore their vast section of plants, fl owers, gardening tools, seasonal décor, and outdoor living essentials. Shoppers can also look forward to updated fi xtures, improved signage and lighting, and an all-new checkout for effi ciency and convenience. Amidst the modern transformations, a piece of history remains preserved. Behind one of the walls, the original storefront stands as a testament to the past, kept for posterity.

“We often hear from our customers that we are their happy place. We think that feeling will translate to an entirely new level of happiness once they come through the doors on opening day,” said Karen Hicks Courts. “As we embark on this new chapter in the history of Hicks Nurseries, we embrace the future knowing our legacy that began 170 years ago will continue to fl ourish for generations to come.”

—Written by Eleni Roselli, director of marketing for Hicks Nurseries.

Herbert L. Pratt estate, c. 1925, also known as the Braes, is currently the campus of the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Here, workers from Hicks Nurseries plant trees on the estate. (Photos courtesy of Hicks Nurseries)

Fashion

Trending Men’s Fashion

Top five summer fashion trends for men

New research reveals this summer’s most sought-after menswear items in America.

The study, conducted by clothing experts boohooMAN, analyzed Google search data to determine the most in-demand menswear items across the country.

Classic men’s fashion trends over the past few years have included distressed vintage T-shirts

and clean stylish sneakers. This summer, funky shorts to dress up a simple T-shirt and classic accessories are on the rise to add a bit of flare to the effortless look. Below are some examples of men’s fashion trends to try out this season.

—Compiled by Olivia Rainson

Bracelets

Men’s bracelets are the second most searched for menswear item. The accessory has 15,0893 average monthly searches across America. Illinois is searching for this item 6,567 times a month, New Jersey 5,708 times a month, and Pennsylvania 5,608 times a month. A simple chain bracelet is the perfect accessory for men of any age. (Men’s 7.2mm Solid Cuban Curb Chain Bracelet in Sterling Silver | $329 | Zales)

Men’s sunglasses are the third most in-demand menswear item, with 14,4597 average monthly searches nationally. Georgia, Michigan, and Arizona show some of the highest interest in men’s sunglasses—with 5,208 monthly searches in Georgia, 4,058 monthly searches in Michigan, and 3,050 monthly searches in Arizona. The hexagonal shape of these glasses is the new trending shape and the lenses come in 13 colors. (Hexagonal Flat Lenses, polished gold frame with blue lenses | $186 | Ray-Ban)

Sandals

Men’s sandals are the fifth most searched for menswear item. This summertime shoe has 10,2978 average monthly searches across America. Massachusetts, Washington, and Tennessee are among the states searching for men’s bracelets the most—with 2,773 monthly searches in Massachusetts, 2,050 monthly searches in Washington, and 1,992 monthly searches in Tennessee. Classic, velvety suede gives the laid-back look that every season, any style appeal. (Arizona, suede leather in taupe | $130 | Birkenstock)

Earrings

Men’s shorts have been named this summer’s most sought-after menswear item, with 17,7442 average monthly searches across the country. California, New York, and Florida are searching for men’s shorts the most—with 21,958 searches in California, 15,508 in New York, and 12,233 in Florida per month. Wear them with a patterned button-down for a cool warm-weather look.

(5 1/2” Corduroy Everywear Shorts | $75 | Madewell)

Men’s earrings are this summer’s fourth most sought-after menswear item. This accessory is searched for 13,9767 times per month. Among the states looking up men’s earrings the most, Ohio has 4,208 monthly searches, North Carolina has 4,067 monthly searches, and Virginia has 3,458 monthly searches. A simple hoop that sits close to the ear is subtle and stylish. (Hex Sterling Silver Hoop Earring | $39 | AllSaints)

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Modigliani Blockbuster Opening

The champagne corks were flying (but not near the multi-million dollar paintings) and the live music was jumping as a select group of invitees celebrated the opening of Modigliani and the Modern Portrait, the spectacular new show on view at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor.

The stylish crowd, which included several prominent art world figures who had loaned their valuable works not just by Modigliani but Picasso, Matisse, Hockney and others, sipped cocktails and enjoyed a sumptuous spread. They were addressed by Angela Susan Anton as well as Juliana Terian, chairman of Rallye Motor Company, the exhibition sponsor.

Among the high-profile attendees were James Watson, who discovered DNA and loaned works from his art collection, as well as Rick Friedman, who runs the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and Carol Wolowitz, one of the premier art collectors in the nation.

The show, which is on view until Nov. 5, is a major coup for the museum, bringing together masterpieces by Modigliani, including one of Greta Garbo’s favorite paintings, on loan from her family.

— Nassau County Museum of Art

Lydia Duanmu, Charles Riley, Emma Liu, Cui Qiao

Museum president Angela Susan Anton and Charles Riley, director

Arthur and Arlene Levine, Juliana Terian of Rallye Motor Company, Jack Donohue and Charles Riley

Charles Riley, Trustee Harvey Manes and his Picasso, Meryl Dee

Maurice Sedaka, CJ Bennett and Jeryl Sletteland

Artist Marybeth Rothman and family toast her Nassau Museum debut.

Mark Simone and Angela Susan Anton

Natalie Comfort, Letitia Thayer, CJ and Fernanda Bennett, Deputy Director

Charles Riley with Arlene and Arthur Levine

Liana Xu, Kathy Yang, Keming Liu-Riley, Rita Castagna, Theresia Lian, Charles Riley

Rey Castillo, Kate Weseley-Jones, Alex Maccaro, Galen Deane and Fernanda Bennett

Nassau Museum hosted a gala preview party for Modigliani, showcasing

Rallye Motor cars anking the red carpet. Photos by Tab Hauser

Jasmine and Martin Rios

The Secret Ingredient To A Great Meal… Is In You!

BY NICK STELLINO

For more than three decades, Nick Stellino has been one of public television’s most popular celebrity chefs and is an accomplished cookbook author with an exciting new edition coming soon. Stellino’s secret ingredient? See below about the passion and encouragement he was raised with that you too can discover to help you prepare meals for your friends and loved ones to enjoy...a mother’s love and her zest for life.

Massimiliana, my mother, like my dad, came from a family of farmers. She met my father in Rome where he attended university, and she was pursuing fame and fortune with a modeling career.

My mom possessed an inherent elegance. She could make a dish rag look like a couture piece from Dior. She was adventurous and the fi ercest of warriors. She protected me and my brother Mario from all evils, and she groomed us into the men we are today.

I know that being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. I suspect being my parent was especially diffi cult. I was enthusiastic about life, unafraid and often irresponsible. To my mother’s chagrin, I seldom backed down from a fi ght. I always welcomed a tussle, no matter how physical it got. She might have looked like a refined star of the silver screen, but Massimiliana was no prima donna. She got things done; she was the glue that held the Stellino

family together and she did so looking like a goddess descending from a heavenly fashion runway.

My mother singlehandedly engineered the historic reunion of my dad and his father after years of being estranged over matters long since forgotten. She did it so gracefully and skillfully, to this very day it’s still regarded as a feat of logistics that are still considered legendary within the Stellino family.

She once told me I looked like my paternal grandfather, my namesake, which she confi rmed to be fi tting because I also inherited his attitude, resilience, and rebelliousness.

What I inherited from my mother was a love for food and a zest for life. She taught me how to peel potatoes and make pasta. She constantly had me in the kitchen with her because, unlike the other boys my age, the kitchen was way better than the football (soccer) fi eld. I’ve always honored my mother’s gifts because they remain with me to this very day, deep within my soul and all throughout my heart.

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In my early years in business, through a series of missteps, I found myself in fi nancial trouble, worried and, even worse, discouraged. I was in my mid-twenties and on my knees crying like a little boy because I didn’t know what my next move was going to be. I lost all my money, I put myself and my wife Nanci at severe fi nancial risk, and even worse, I was ready to give up.

Of course, never the slouch, my mother’s approach was, simply, tough love. Massimiliana gave me a stern reminder of who I was and the promises I made to her when I begged to go to America to seek my fortune.

Yet, despite her steely resolve, instead of petting me like a baby, she sat me down and told me stories I had never heard. At the end of it all, she chose to punctuate it with such incredible encouragement. I’ll never forget her words to me:

“…and when you are dead, then it is over. You are young, strong and my son, this crying thing you are doing is not who we are. This is not what we do. You are a Stellino. Do you understand? There is a way, you will fi nd the purpose, and you will face up to whatever needs doing. If you run away from this now, you will always be running away. When trouble comes, you run right into it and fi ght. We do not cower, and we do not beg. Capisce?”

I take very little credit for my successes. This was my training—I just didn’t know it at the time. I suppose love

comes in many forms, some created as a result of making diffi cult choices. In her refusal to be pushed around, my mother always made the diffi cult choices. She was the general leading the charge—while decked out in a Dior dress.

I often wonder how I might’ve turned out had she not given me those stern reminders; if she had coddled me like a baby my entire life. What would I be today?

I am, first and foremost, the byproduct of my family who was instrumental in shaping my mindset, ultimately to become a far better version of myself.

One day, just like me, you’ll happen upon a dusty old box of old photographs. You’ll open it up and be transported back in time. Then you’ll realize how far you progressed despite your worries.

Don’t let today’s troubles trump your tomorrow. Give your mom a hug or a call. Do it today and tomorrow because the day will come when all you have left is a yellowed photo from a box and the wish that you had done more.

To all the mothers in the world—especially Massimiliana, my mom, I love you!

Old World Values Are Time-Tested Secret Of Port Restaurateur

Food and service done right at La Piccola Liguria

BY CHRISTY HINKO

Old-fashioned restaurant ownership and management hold significant value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. These traditional approaches emphasize personalized customer service, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Owners actively engage with patrons, creating a sense of community and loyalty. Time-tested management styles prioritize quality and consistency in food and service, ensuring customer satisfaction. The personal touch and attention to detail set these establishments apart, attracting customers seeking genuine experiences.

All of this and more is what you will get at La Piccola Liguria Restaurant on the famed waterfront in Port Washington. Its intimate and unassuming, yet upscale locale packs a mighty punch, satisfying any true foodie.

The owner, Victor Raimondo, is originally from Liguria, in Northern Italy on the Riviera. La Piccola Liguria has been a mainstay in Port for 33 years. Many of the kitchen and waitstaff have been with the restaurant since it opened.

Start your experience off with refreshing Aperol, an Italian bitter apéritif, and Prosecco wine spritzer, or any cocktail of your choice. The polenta in a creamy tomato sauce is complimentary, but you should consider several of the appetizers to entice your taste buds.

Some of the appetizers are seasonal and on the specials menu, but are equally delicious, such as the ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers, tripe stew, antipasto and fresh

sardines. The soups are varied and satisfying, such as lobster bisque, gazpacho and asparagus cream.

The pasta doubles as a meal itself such as orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage; gnocchi with ricotta and spinach; tortellini with peas and prosciutto in a cream sauce; and pappardelle with wild mushrooms and grated summer truffles. You will be wowed with choices, but it does not stop at the pasta.

Choose from dinner specials such as the roasted leg of pork in a mushroom and au jus, whole, from the oven and sliced fresh to order. Some of the menu entree favorites

include veal osso buco, veal or chicken scaloppine, breast of chicken, cacciatore, soft shell crabs (seasonal), halibut with clams and mussels and roasted branzino.

You will already be dreaming of dessert before you finish your appetizer. Throughout the meal, as other guests are nearing the end of their meal, the dessert cart will be passed through the dining room, enticing you, leading you to a tougher choice to make than selecting an entree from the menu earlier.

On the cart, choose from cheesecake, fresh fruit, tarts, red velvet cake, lemon layer cake and gelato. It is dessert heaven. And no Italian meal would be complete without a refreshing shot of limoncello, Italian moonshine.

The dining room is calm, intimate and a little reminiscent of Northern Italy. The staff is impeccably attentive with oldschool service values. You will feel welcome and well-tend-

ed to from the moment you pass through the doors. Old-fashioned methods often embrace family recipes and culinary traditions, preserving cultural heritage. In an era of constant change, these restaurants offer a nostalgic and comforting haven, proving that timeless values remain vital in the hospitality industry.

Reservations are highly encouraged at La Piccola Liguria, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Regular hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. On Thursdays and Fridays the restaurant is open from noon to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 4 to 9 p.m.

La Piccola Liguria is located at 47 Shore Rd. in Port Washington. Valet service is available at the restaurant. Call 516-767-6490 for seating and more information.

Fresh mussels and clams in pesto sauce Photos by Christy Hinko

Tripe done right, in a creamy peas and carrot sauce

Polenta in a creamy tomato sauce Tender, fall-off-the-bone osso buco over mashed potatoes

The owner, Victor, shaves fresh truf es over the pasta.

Bringing Kimberly Akimbo To Life With Music

Composer Jeanine Tesori shares her journey

BY CHRISTY HINKO

Kimberly Akimbo is the newest musical from Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire and composer Jeanine Tesori that follows Kim, a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.

Jeanine Tesori, a graduate of Paul D. Schreiber High School, has written a diverse catalog for Broadway, opera, film, and television. Leading up to the Tony

nominations, which were to be announced on May 2, we had a chance to speak with Tesori about her musical journey with the show.

Q. What’s the process for developing music around a Broadway show?

“David [Lindsay-Abaire] and I had written another musical together; we wrote Shrek

the Musical. We meet all the time to come up with ideas. I suggested to him that we do one of his own plays. We knew Kimberly Akimbo was the one and immediately began writing the music for it.

“We [David and I] were inspired by our wonderful dysfunctional families, holiday dinners and everyone has an Aunt Deborah who says the wrong thing at the wrong time or has done some time in jail. We put all our ideas up on a giant board and we start planning, this scene and song might go together here and what would this song sound

like, it could go here.

“It takes years of meetings and then you have to put it before an audience, does anyone relate to this. Is it funny enough? Is it moving enough. Our first meeting for Kimberly Akimbo was in 2012. We opened in 2022.

“For me they take that long because I think it’s how you make something that lasts.

“My nona lived with us on Long Island. She was, forever for me, like a 12-year-old because that was the age she was pulled from school in Italy before she came here to the United States. She came here

when she was in her 20s. She always had this incredible twinkle in her eye and a playful spirit. She told me something once, she said she would look in the mirror and be so surprised to see someone in their 80s; she always thought she would see a 12-year-old looking back at her. That always stayed with me.

“When David and I were talking about things once, about how life is. Life can be short or long, but it has a timeline. You’re born, you live and the then you are no longer alive, and people go on after you, but the joy that

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you can be who you were even who you were as a kid even as you mature, you can keep that spirit alive even though the world sees you as an older person.”

Q. How do you create something that accurately complements a screenplay?

“I think I liken it to parenting a kid. The kid is born and then you think, huh…it doesn’t come with any operating instructions, let’s see what this kid needs. Oh, this kid is shy; this kid needs braces. What are the bones of this play? What is this play about? What has happened in our own lives that is like this?

“My job is to find out why they [the audience] are bored in that spot. Is it the cut? Is the song in the wrong place?”

My father was a doctor on Long Island; he was a scientist, so we used to talk about science a lot. It’s sort of the method of [deduction] and figuring things out. I listen for the queues that the audience is not connecting with the scene, shifting in their chairs, coughing, things like that.”

Q. How did you get involved in composing?

“I started playing piano when I was three. Long Island is a center for the arts. I studied with this incredible music teacher, Richard Benda (of Long Island). I did not even see a real musical until maybe high school, but certainly when I attended Weber. I went to Barnard to study science and medicine. I discovered theater by working at a theater camp.”

When she was 19, she answered an ad in the local newspaper for John Philip Sousa Elementary School for a musical director for the school’s play, Bye Bye Birdie. “I got the job. It paid $300. I thought my ship had come in. That started everything for me.”

Q. Who has influenced your career?

“There are two women that

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were incredible influences on my career as a musician.“ Joe Popoleo was my fifth and sixth grade music teacher at Flower Hill School (approximately 1971). She was a strong teacher. I did the Sound of Music with her and I remember that I didn’t like turning pages so I memorized the score; I had it in my head. Nick Denver wrote a review of Bye Bye Birdie for the Port Washington News back then (approximately 1981) and I remember him remarking about that. She said then it didn’t seem like such a big deal, but now in hindsight it confirms her talent for the craft.

“There was also another music teacher at Flower Hill who I would love to find. I cannot remember her name off the top of my head right now, but she was there around 1968 or 1969. [Lee] Aschenbrenner was the principal then. I would love to find her and acknowledge the gift that she gave me; she was one of the most gifted music teachers ever.”

Q. What’s the best part of composing?

“It’s a doorway, walking in the shoes of others. I don’t write words, that’s not my gift. Because of my training and it’s been passed down through my family, my grandfather was a composer. I love it to try to make people feel something. It sounds so simple minded. It’s one thing to read something and to have words with it; as soon as you put it to music you hear a chord and it makes you cry. There’s a scientific reason behind it. You can translate what’s happening in the world. As soon as you put strings underneath someone talking and you instantly feel sad. It’s very powerful.

“I did not know that you could do music for anything other than doing it just to do it.” It never occurred to her that you could make a living playing music, even as she began entering the career field.

“My dad said, ‘my gift to you is to is to graduate debt-free, but now you are on your own and you have to make your own way,’ and I did.”

Q. How are you feeling leading up to the Tony nominations?

“Awards are incredibly helpful, but they are not a reflection. It’s all very subjective, but the awards help us get the word out.

“I come from a family that values humility above all, and civic duty, decency, owning up to your own stuff.

“My dad used to say, ‘You look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and you have to reckon with that.’”

Jeanine credits her father’s work ethic to his upbringing and working for his father who owned a fruit store in Great Neck in the 1960s.

Q. What do you hope for in the audience take-away?

South Boston and comes from a working-class family. The characters reflect the people he knew. The story feels very true.”

Tesori is one of the first female composers commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera. Her musicals include Fun Home (Tony Award, Pulitzer finalist); Soft Power (Pulitzer finalist); Caroline, or Change (Olivier Award); Violet; Shrek; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Twelfth Night. Her operas include Blue (Libretto, Tazewell Thompson); A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck (Tony Kushner); The Lion, The Unicorn and Me (J.D. McClatchy); and the upcoming Grounded (George Brant).

In addition to her work as a composer, Tesori is the founding artistic director of New York City Center’s Encores! Off Center Series, a lecturer at Yale University, and most recently the supervising vocal producer for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story

“My parents were completely supportive of my decision to leave pre-med and pursue music.

Kimberly Akimbo is like the experience of having a great full meal; it’s great big belly laughs; it’s a cry; it’s a full experience.

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FROM BLANK CANVAS EMERGES A WORLD OF IMAGINATION

BY CHRISTY HINKO

For many, like local artist Cori Forster, it is a lifelong devotion to creativity and self-expression. We recently had an opportunity to chat with Forster about her talent and creations. Here’s what she had to share.

Q. Describe your work.

A I mainly paint in oils, focusing on traditional representational techniques. I devote most of my time to painting landscapes, nature, still life and portraiture.

Q. What inspires your work?

A My passion for painting is greatly inspired by the world around me. When I am intrigued by an image, I feel compelled to express it on canvas. It may be to provoke an emotion, or it could be to capture a moment in time. I am fascinated with color, texture, and how shapes interact with each other. The subject matter is equally important to me; the composition and how light falls against the subject all play a role in my creative process. Whether I’m painting a landscape, still life, figure or portrait, I am always revealing the beauty and awe of nature.

Q. What makes your work unique?

A. My uniqueness is revealed by people who have appreciated my work over the years. Searching through my social media archives, I found testimonials that depict the individualism of my paintings.

“Your paintings are fantastic. You share your emotions funneled directly into your paintbrush. You speak a language of love and happiness.”

“Your eyes and your hand are like a camera. Absolutely amazing!”

“Looks like if you touch it, it will move. Unbelievable.”

“They make you feel like you are actually sitting right there.”

“It’s the way you catch the light. I have seen Monets in every country in Europe, and you catch the light the way he did, in the moment.”

“Many artists find inspiration by focusing on their memories and sense of values. Those personal statements can make an artist’s paintbrush paint something

serious and dramatic, but you paint beautiful, serene, sometimes playful, and fun scenes...a reflection of you.”

Q. Why do you create art?

A. Everyone is born with an innate talent. Getting in touch with that inner knowing and realizing that it is part of one’s purpose is where the magic happens.

Q. How did you get started creating?

A. I began my journey as an undergraduate student at Queens College, majoring in fine art. I then transferred to the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I majored in fashion Illustration, to complete my degree. Over the years I earned my living as a freelance artist, where I worked in various design houses and companies. Taking time off to raise a family, and a change of career, I eventually found my way back to my true love—art. Once moving to Long Island, I changed my focus from illustration to fine art. I have taken art classes all over Long Island, as well as workshops and Zoom classes with instructors internationally.

Q. Is art learned or instinct?

A. Art always comes from within. It starts off instinctually and then gets developed through learning and countless hours of doing.

Q. Where can we see more of your work?

A. My paintings have been juried and exhibited all over Long Island and New York City; The Salmagundi Club, NYC, The Art Guild of Port Washington, Huntington Arts Council, Mills Pond Gallery, Trapani Art, Planting Fields Arboretum, and featured in Newsday, and The Observer In 2019, I had my first solo exhibition at Yasha Gallery, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and this past May, a two woman show, at Barnes Gallery. Currently, you can view my work at Barnes Gallery, and the Firefly Artist Gallery, Northport. I am excited to announce that I just became a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club. Forster is a member of the Art League of Nassau County, with work currently on display at Barnes Galley through August. The gallery is located at 2 Nassau Blvd. in Garden City South and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.barnesgalleryframing.com or call 516-538-4503 for details about the art show. Visit www.coriforsterart.com to check out more of Forster’s work or on her social media pages (@CoriForster_Art on Facebook and Instagram).

Being a painter is an exhilarating journey of pursuing a passion. With every brushstroke, emotions come alive and colors dance in harmony. The canvas becomes a sacred space where ideas flow freely, transcending boundaries.

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The Lemon Twigs Return Home

BY ROY ABRAMS editors@antonnews.com

Elton John raves about them. Todd Rundgren raves, writes, and records with them. The list of musical luminaries who sing their praises seems to grow by the day.

The Lemon Twigs, fronted by Hicksville’s own Brian and Michael D’Addario, are preparing for their long-awaited return to Long Island at The Space at Westbury on October 13th.Their journey has been a long and winding one since the time of their humble live debut at the Hicksville Street Fair in 2014. The Lemon Twigs have become one of the torchbearers of writing, recording, and performing song-based pop/rock music in the tradition of their iconic influences (think Beatles, Beach Boys, The Byrds, Big Star) with a quirky, refreshing originality, and have gained a devoted international following in the process.

Having last crossed paths with the D’Addario brothers in 2019, a recent phone call with Brian and Michael offered the opportunity to catch up. I wondered what was behind the wait to do a homecoming gig until now. According to Brian, ”Most of our fan base, when we started out, was in Brooklyn. Those were our first shows where anybody really came, it wasn’t just [those who were] invited. So it always seemed a little bit scary to play on Long Island because we thought most of our fan base in this area was from the city.”

were practicing. [We were working on] a very delicate-sounding album, and we were hitting our heads against the wall trying to figure out how to do this record. Brian’s trying to do good guitar takes and there’s sirens ruining takes. We finally reached a point where we said we had to take the album somewhere else. We took it to a studio in San Francisco that was a pretty decent rate and some really legendary albums and recordings were made there; they did Spirit in the Sky and American Beauty.”

Brian discussed his journey as a songwriter during the past few years. “I was really able to work with my strengths on this album. I’ve always found it easier to write a ballad than a faster song. (With) “Ghosts Run Free,” it came about very spontaneously and I was very influenced by songs that Michael was writing at the time like “In My Head,” which was written before “Ghosts Run Free.” It was cool, because I knew that I could write ballads well for years, but I was never able to put a lot on a record, and then, I didn’t know that I could write a fun, sort of flippant thing! It’s nice to know that you’re not just bound by whatever your influences are. You can choose to write any kind of song you want to write.”

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The band’s fourth album, Everything Harmony, was released in May and has since charted internationally, garnering fans exponentially and earning wide critical acclaim. The journey wasn’t easy, as Michael explained. ”When the album started, we moved out of our parents’ house to the city, and we got space in Manhattan right at the height of Covid; it was getting a lot cheaper. We were in a space in midtown called the Music Building and it was so raucous and loud [with] all of the sirens and metal bands that

The upcoming Long Island show is sure to be a special event. Fans and critics alike say that the band has never sounded better onstage. To this regard, longtime followers of The Lemon Twigs will welcome the return of Danny Ayala to the touring band lineup. A Hicksville native and close friend of the brothers, Danny’s formidable abilities as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist are a perfect addition to the mix. His voice blends seamlessly with the other two, creating pitch-perfect three-part harmonies that can send chills up the spine.

Michael agreed, stating, “We felt like we had a lot of different members who were so talented in different areas but we never had anybody who was able to do a third harmony quite so well as Danny had when we first started out.” Signing off, Brian added, “We’re really happy about this band, too. We’re really excited to get back on the road and play!”

The Lemon Twigs are fronted by Hicksville’s own Brian and Michael D’Addario.

(Photo by Stephanie Pia)

Album cover art for The Lemon Twigs’ Everything Harmony. (Image courtesy of the Lemon Twigs)

Furby Returns For 25th Anniversary

Interactive toy gets a new look, features

a variation of Furby models being sold with new patterns, more personality and higher resolution eyes.

However, when the personalities are titled “angry” or “crazy,” it certainly leads people to wonder what kind of toy their

child is playing with.

Conspiracies surrounding the toy were a large part of its rise to fame. Being a toy without an off button raised many concerns for consumers and led to a variety of horror stories circulating the internet.

Due to the rumors of Furbies listening to conversations and understanding commands, the NSA banned them from being in their premises.

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Arguably one of the most controversial and unique toys of the 2000s, the Furby has been rebranded and is returning with a new look.

Furby is an interactive animatronic toy that makes various facial expressions and communicates in a gibberish language called “Furbish.”

The original Furby, produced by Tiger Electronics, was sold from 1998 through 2002 — then Hasbro bought the rights of Furby and the other toys of Tiger Electronics. The first edition of the Furby was quite basic, and its main kitsch was a tilt sensor and light-sensored, realistic eyes.

Furby was revamped from there, with Hasbro releasing an advanced version of the toy in 2005 with emotions and voice recognition. Since then, there has been

The U.S. National Security Agency, for example, banned the toy from its headquarters in 1999. Photography and audio-visual recording equipment are prohibited in NSA headquarters, and the agency was worried that the toy might unintentionally record and repeat classified information.

This only increased fascination with the toy and led Tiger Electronics to affirm that their toy is simply a toy — not a spy. In a statement released by Hasbro about the new version of Furby, the questionable past of the toy was mentioned:

“It sparked a collector craze which drove auction prices above retail prices and was even banned from the National Security Agency (NSA) premises in Maryland. Furby was cool, cute, and loveably weird – a combination that kids and the world needed. Over the years, Furby has remained a unique symbol of self-expression for fans across the globe due to the immense and growing fandom

New Furbies in Purple and Coral. (Photo by Business Wire)

that has taken Furby from just a toy to an imaginative brand and lifestyle. Early reads from consumers and retailers on this newest iteration of Furby are very positive and show us that fans are just as excited as we are!”

Many consumers also questioned if Furby was based on the film series Gremlins . Director Joe Dante raised

the comparison of Gizmo to the Furby, and this actually led to the creation of a Gizmo Furby. Warner Bros. sued Hasbro for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, but after reaching the settlement, both parties joined forces to create the limited edition Gizmo toy — which was voiced by Howie Mandell, Gizmo’s actor. Featuring a completely new look

— along with new safety features — the newest Furby has been on the shelves for about a month. Whether or not the toy will be a success is still largely unknown, but at a steep $69.99, is it worth it?

Many customers leaving reviews about the revamped toy are actually collectors or parents, not kids. Is the Furby for this generation’s children or is it a nostalgic collectible for previous owners of the original model? Being a collectable toy, the new edition is being marketed to not just kids but their parents as well in an attempt to stir up nostalgia.

This Furby comes in only two colors, purple and coral, but it has far more features than the original. With 600 phrases, five voice activated modes and new dance moves, the new Furby is largely upgraded. The most exciting new feature, however, is the off switch.

Starting as one of the first few animatronic toys to later becoming a national security threat, Furbies have come a long way

since their debut in 1998. Whether the world needs a new Furby edition is still up for debate, especially in a world full of artificial intelligence and newer robotic toys. Will this new version of Furby cause more horror stories being posted on Reddit threads? Or does Furby deserve a second chance despite its creepy past? There is only one way to find out!

The five new modes for Furby in 2023. (Photo by Hasbro)

WORD FIND

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 22 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). e heart-sore nd their way to the balm of your attention. You do not have to do much more than be a loving presence. Listening will be better than talking. Silence will be better than stories. Short visits that include hugs are better than long ones that don’t.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll go out of your way for someone this week and you’ll never be sorry you made the e ort. It ts your creed to deliver beyond expectation. Endeavors of generosity will release a rush of feel-good serotonin to your brain -- an unexpected perk, and one of many reasons you don’t care if kindness is ever repaid. Giving is getting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An interest strikes a deep but unresolved chord in you that you aim to bring into better harmony. ere’s a tendency to obsess, ruminate or think in loops. e persistent thoughts are a sign that you care. Don’t try to manage thoughts too much; let action order them instead. ey will sort themselves as you keep moving forward.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Love is not a game you can watch and learn. No simulation can do it justice. No study will improve you. You might nd out what works for others, but to know what works for you, you must be the one in the game. Also, know that what you do to guard or share your heart will be unpredictable. e only way to play is to play.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Deliberate action isn’t always slow, but it will be this week. You’ll avoid mistakes by taking things one step at a time, then checking your work after every 10 steps. You may talk to yourself as you carry out the actions to be extra mindful of staying on track. Your careful, methodical approach will deliver you far beyond your goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Emotional labor is the work you do to appear appropriate and serviceable on the outside when your insides have di erent suggestions, such as: run, hide, shout, cry, spill your guts or take a nap. It’s a week to acknowledge the di erent ways you work and give yourself credit, reward and rest when you need it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). ere’s a price to pay for everything you want, and the big wishes require not just what you can easily a ord but also some kind of meaningful sacri ce. Maybe it’s sugar or television or spending money one place that could be applied to your dream. It’s a week to determine what you’re willing to give up that will make the di erence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you’ve even the slightest suspicion that there might be a better way to do what you’re doing, go ahead and ask around. New insights will amaze you or, at the very least, make your life easier. ose from a di erent background and/or generation will approach your problems di erently than you would.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). For some reason you will hesitate to dive into your joy. Maybe there’s an inequality to shore up, or an issue of timing or responsibility. Ultimately, living by your own standards of character will be the most satisfying choice in the end. And any delay in grati cation will only serve to increase your enjoyment later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve been known to be logical, sometimes to a fault, but this week brings a di erent mood. When the voice of reason rings out, you won’t necessarily feel like responding. e heart answers to destiny, not logic. ere are many in uences a ecting your scene, but you only feel like bending to one -- the sway of your heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Remember that you’re not wrong to feel as you do -- and you’re not right either. Feelings are involuntary responses that don’t adhere to a moral code. ey are signals that call for a response. Which response is up to you. is week, you’ll respond di erently to what you feel. Your emotions will inform you instead of command you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You thought a promotion or rise in status would make you feel more con dent, but it did the opposite because now you’re charged with meeting a higher expectation. ere are skills and knowledge you lack, but this will always be the case. e trick is to get comfortable with what you lack. en you’ll be unstoppable.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

An intriguing option becomes available with the luck of your solar return. You’ll take the small step that puts you on a scenic and breezy path. e climb is a slow and roundabout grade, so you hardly notice the e ort it takes to get to the top. Sometimes you’ll hold hands, sometimes you’ll love the freedom of running solo. More highlights: You’ll prioritize your physical strength and be inspired to reach your goals. You’ll be a part of an exciting joint venture; friends share the risks and rewards.

It’s a digital world

Solution: 22 Letters

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 22 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

It’s a digital world

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CONTRACT BRIDGE

Date: 8/23/23

By Steve Becker

A question of probabilities

intentions, be guilty of an error in judgment rather than one of percentages.

In the present case, it might be argued that South made the wrong percentage bid in undertaking a slam after his partner had shown a very weak hand initially. But South had no way of determining whether his partner had the queen of hearts, which was all he needed to make the slam.

When dummy appeared, South realized he had misjudged, but this did not stop him from making the contract. He won the opening diamond lead and, after just a brief pause for thought, returned the king of trump! When East turned up with the singleton queen, declarer was home.

*strong, artificial **negative Opening lead — ten of diamonds.

Bridge is a game of percentages. The player who makes the best percentage bid or play at every turn will come out ahead in the long run, even though some of those bids or plays might not produce the best result.

Of course, the best percentage bid or play is sometimes strictly a matter of judgment, and the player who thinks he is making the right bid or play might, despite his good

The king play was eminently correct. With no entry in dummy to lead toward his hand, South had no chance for the slam if the trumps were divided 2-2 or 4-0. In either case, he would lose two trump tricks no matter how he played. His only hope was to find the trumps divided 3-1, with the singleton specifically the queen — about a 13% chance. The king play was therefore right for the best of all reasons — it was the only play that could make the contract, and at the same time could not be the cause of losing it.

Tomorrow: Bidding quiz. ©2023

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

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THURSDAY, AUG. 24

PWPL Blood Drive

1:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Donate blood and give the “Gift of Life.” As an extra incentive, all donors will receive a voucher for 2 free Mets tickets! Schedule an appointment, at pwpl.org/ events

FRIDAY, AUG. 25 County Line

8 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell, Sunset Park) Sousa Bandshell summer concert series: County Line.

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

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 Washingtonbased 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.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Geology Walk

10 a.m.-11 a.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) Join us for a day filled with exploration, discovery, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Sands Point Preserve’s unique geological story with expert geological guide, David Jakim. Through immersive exploration, we’ll trace the footsteps of ancient geological processes and witness the remarkable formations that bear witness to the passage of time. Visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org to purchase tickets.

4 Way Street

2:30 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell, Sunset Park) Sousa Bandshell summer concert series: 4 Way Street (Crosby Stills Nash Young Tribute Band)

Daves Matthews Tribute Band

7:30 p.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park) Town of North Hempstead summer concert series: Daves Matthews Tribute Band. Call 311 for more information.

TUESDAY, AUG. 29

Music on the Lawn

6 p.m.-8 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) Yacht Lobsters. Fused with stellar vocals and a full horn section, the group has the unique elements of NOLA funk, classic rock and jazz improvisation to keep things bouncy. Grab dinner from The

Big Cheese food fruck, ice cream or dessert from The Milk and Sugar truck and enjoy beer or wine from La Morena Mobile Bar truck. Visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org to purchase tickets.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

Introduction to 3D Design

6 p.m. (Library, Hagedorn Meeting Room) Learn how to design simple 3D printable objects using Tinkercad. All designs will be printed using the Library’s 3D printer after the workshop. You’re welcome to bring your own laptops, but Chromebooks will also be available for participants to

Re-discover their

use. Anyone 8 and up is welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. Register at pwpl.org/events

Wednesday Western

7 p.m. (Library, Lapham Meeting Room) Rough Night in Jericho (1967104 min.) Former lawman Alex Flood (Dean Martin) is now the ruthless boss of Jericho, a town he once helped to clean up. Stagecoach owner Molly Lang (Jean Simmons) turns to former Deputy U.S. Marshal Dolan (George Peppard) for help.

And more...

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The PiT Teen Center Summer Travel Camp

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The PiT Teen Center of Port Washington, located at Landmark on Main Street, recently held a teen travel camp during the last two weeks in July. The age requirements for the camp are 12-14, targeting the middle school transitioning into high school range.

The beauty of this travel camp is that it doesn’t entail overnight stays. The schedule is devised completely for the

purpose of a day trip. Each day’s adventure was different from the last, going to places such as Six Flags, the Long Island Aquarium, Coney Island, and much more. The teen travel camp was created thanks to donations from the Community Chest and Peter and Jeri Dejana Foundation.

The kids arrive anywhere from 8:15 to 8:45 in the morning, which is perfect for parents day jobs. The itinerary after that varied depending on the destination. The day typically starts off calm, allowing the teens to play sports in the gym, or just hang out in the lounge area. The PiT Lounge area has something for everyone to do, including video games, arts and crafts, pool, table tennis, and more. The campers and counselors

would then go on their designated trips and return early or late, depending on location.

Mike Donnolly, director of the PiT Teen Center, has been working with the PiT and Port Washington Children’s Center since 2001. After recently turning his attention solely to the PiT, Donnolly has worked to make sure the PiT has something for everyone in all age groups.

“My analogy is that I like to give the teens the keys to the car while I’m the passenger,” Donnolly said. “I want to empower them to be able to come up with what they want to see.”

The PiT has a youth council which meets on Monday nights and is in charge of creating and setting up activities for

members. During the school year, themes vary from middle school only, to video game tournaments, to basketball night. Donnolly explained how “it’s a good opportunity to get the kids doing something in a supervised, safe environment.” The PiT is not only beneficial to children, but to the parents as well. It allows them to go to work stress-free and know that their children are having a great time in a supervised environment

For inquiries on how to join next summer’s camp or any PiT related activities, please visit ThePiTatLandmark. org or visit @ThePiTatLandmark on Instagram.

PIT camper caught a fish. Fishing trip.

Visiting the city. Six Flags Great Adventure trip.

Checking out a rock in the city.

Adventure course.

Adventure Park trip.

Rock wall climbing. (Photos from The PiT’s Instagram | @thepitlandmark)

Season-Ending Variety Show At Camp Helen Keller

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a Long Island-based non-profit offering programs and services for the DeafBlind Community, hosted its annual season-ending show for its Camp Helen Keller campers at the campus of Long Island University in Greenvale.

The variety show included singing, dancing and instrumental performances, and a rousing and emotional choral musical number at the beginning and end of the show. Parents and families were also on hand.

“For the children, it’s an opportunity to shine, have fun with their peers and

express themselves,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services. “They are discovering how talented they truly are and what joy they can bring to the audience here today.”

Camp Helen Keller is a summer program created more than 60 years ago for children ages five to 15 who are blind or visually impaired. Its main goal is to improve participants’ self-esteem, self-confidence, and socialization skills. It is held at the LIU Post campus in Brookville and admits campers from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, who receive free door-to-door transportation. Campers participate in traditional

activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, and field trips and technology classes that have been adapted for visually impaired people.

“He is excited to get on the bus every day,” said Denise Hayden, of Floral Park, who’s 13 year old son Joe is a camper. “He’s with kids who are just like him. He’s not the person on the outside looking in, he’s part of a group. I am so appreciative of that.”

Every year, the camp organizes a show on the last day of the one-month program to celebrate the campers’ achievements, show parents and friends what campers have been doing and to say goodbye to old

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About Helen Keller Services: Helen Keller Services’mission is to enable individuals who are blind, deaf-blind and/or have combined hearing-vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice. HKS offers services and programs through two divisions: Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults and Helen Keller Services for the Blind. HKS is located at 141 Middle Neck Rd. in Port Washington. For more information, please visit www.helenkeller.org.

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Preservation Commission

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will be held on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset. For more information, contact landmarks@ northhempsteadny.gov.

The Commission will consider the following application: Certificate of Appropriateness at 48 Reid Avenue (Section 5, Block 61, Lot 101) in the Port Washington Historic District to construct a rear covered deck with skylights, wall, siding, railing and the replacement of the rear fence. 8-23-2023-1T-#242327PORT

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead on the 5th day of September, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering the adoption of the following ordinance:

GUILFORD ROAD, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK

l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall comply with the following:

PROPOSAL ADOPT:

1. GUILFORD ROAD LYNN ROAD DO NOT ENTER- 8:15 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M - SCHOOL DAYS

All Traffic on Guilford Road shall be prohibited from traveling eastbound beyond its intersection with Lynn Road from 8:15 A.M to 9:00 A.M. on School Days.

2. GUILFORD ROAD – ONE-WAY – WESTBOUND- 8:15 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M - SCHOOL DAYS

All Traffic on Guilford Road, between Newbury Road and Lynn Road, shall travel one-way westbound from 8:15A.M to 9:00 A.M. on School Days.

3. GUILFORD ROAD NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE- SCHOOL SPEED ZONE 20 MPH 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 PM - SCHOOL DAYS

From the east curbline of Lowell Road, east, to the north curbline of Wakefield Avenue.

4. WAKEFIELD AVENUE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE- SCHOOL SPEED ZONE 20 MPH 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 PM - SCHOOL DAYS

From the east curbline of

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Dance routine.

Campers dancing to the ‘Totally Awesome ‘80s Mix.’ Group of campers dancing at the end of the season variety show.

(Photos by Helen Keller Services)

Port Washington Garden Club

The Port Washington Garden Club attended a Daylily tour and educational program at Pat Sayers “Whispering Hills Garden”, located on the north shore of Long Island up in the hills of Huntington. The club had a delightful walking tour, admiring the daylilies along a maze leading to secret garden rooms. A delicious, full English tea followed and was enjoyed by all. This garden is only available for garden clubs and plant societies.

—Submitted by Pat DeBari, President

The Port Washington Tide Wins Championship Title

The Port Washington Tide won the Stan Musial Mens League Championship with a 6-5 comeback win to knock off the Lindenhurst Nationals. After a 14-2-2 regular season the tide took 2 of a Best of 3 Championship series to capture their Second Stan Musial League Title. Coming back from a 5-1 deficit in the sixth inning to walk it off in the bottom of the seventh for the championship.

The Tide has been around for 15 years with 10 Schreiber High School Alums on the team. Nick Innella, Sammy Santora, Chris Carillo, Will Chu, Michael Weiss, James Lubanksi, John Harris, Thomas Burrows, Danny Alexander, Lee Schwartz, Mitch Schwartz, Danny Kaminsky, Dustin Noto, Jared Toby and Jared Baiman will look to repeat next year for their third title.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Tide

New DIY Clean-Up Stations Installed

Residents Forward is thrilled to announce the opening of their fourth Brett Friedberg DIY Cleanup Station, located at the west end of Mill Pond in Port Washington. This station empowers passersby to make a positive impact on our environment by picking up litter anytime they wish.

“We couldn’t have achieved this without the generous support of Marlene Friedberg & Family, who sponsored this incredible initiative. Their commitment to a greener community is truly inspiring,” wrote Residents Forward on Facebook. “A big shoutout goes to Kelly Gillen, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, and Joseph Iannotti, Superintendent of Parks, for their hard work in setting up the post for our station. Their dedication to environmental preservation is commendable! Special thanks

to Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte for always championing our efforts to make Port Washington cleaner and greener. Together, we can create a sustainable future for our beautiful town. Let’s keep working hand in hand for a cleaner, healthier environment!”

Residents Forward’s project began last year to help keep litter off walkways, away from beaches and out of the waters. Port resident Marlene Friedberg approached Residents Forward with the clean-up station idea to honor her son Brett, who passed at 22 in 2018.

Residents Forward is a non-profit organization based in Port Washington that supports projects that make the Port Washington area more sustainable, resilient and beautiful.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES

Lynn Road, east, to its terminus.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore e ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fi e e e f ($30.00) Dollars, plus any surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant e f e f e e f e York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the f ffi e f e f e e

Dated: August 8, 2023 e e TOWN BOARD OF RAGINI SRIVASTAVA 8-23-2023-1T-#242335PORT

u l e ll e el e f e f estead on the 5th day of

September, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening for the purpose of considering e f e f lling ordinance: SEAVIEW BOULEVARD,

l. All motor or other vehicles of any kind shall coml e f ll

PROPOSAL:

ADOPT:

1. SEAVIEW BOULEVARD SOUTH SIDE NO PARKING COMMERICAL VEHICLES ANY TIME

From a point 295 feet opposite of the west curbline of Osprey court, west, for a distance of 107 feet.

2. SEAVIEW BOULEVARD SOUTH SIDE NO STOPPING ANYTIME–From a point 402 feet opposite of the west curbline of Osprey court, west, for a distance of 30 feet.

3. SEAVIEW BOULEVARD SOUTH SIDE NO STOPPING ANYTIME–From a point 465 feet opposite of the west curbline of Osprey court, west, for a distance of 57 feet.

Section 2. All ordinances or regulations heretofore e ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3. PENALTIES: “A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fi e e e f ($30.00) Dollars, plus any

surcharge payable to other governmental entities.”

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten days from the date of its publication and posting pursuant e f e f e e f e York.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be incorporated in the f ffi e f e f e e

Dated: August 8, 2023 e e

TOWN BOARD OF

RAGINI SRIVASTAVA

8-23-2023-1T-#242336PORT

The Port Washington Tide (Contributed photo)

The Port Washington Garden Club at Whispering Hills Garden.

Yellow Daylilies. (Contributed photos)

(Graphic from Resident Forward’s Facebook)

FunDay Monday

North Hempstead Town Council Member Peter Zuckerman recently attended FunDay Monday at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington on Monday, Aug. 1.

FunDay Monday is an exciting summer program that provides entertainment and fitness classes to seniors for free. Hundreds of senior residents attended the most recent event, which featured an exciting performance by Beat-A-Likes, a Beatles tribute band.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

11th Annual Car-Free Day Long Island

The 11th Annual Car-Free Day Long Island will take place on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. The Town’s participation in the daylong global initiative is part of the Town’s effort to go green and to reduce its carbon footprint.

Over recent years, the Town has provided information and infrastructure to make walking, biking and transit more accessible. North Hempstead has a bike rack outside of Town Hall to encourage the use of bicycle transportation. The rack is not only for Town employees to use, but it can be used by anyone needing to lock up their bike for a trip into town or to the railroad station. The rack is located near the side door of Town Hall on Andrew Street.

In 2021, the Town partnered with PedalShare for a bike share program in Port Washington. PedalShare is a bike share program on Long Island with over 200 bikes and 50 stations across the Island. As part of the program in North Hempstead, stations are located at Town Dock, Manorhaven Beach Park, and the Port Washington Long Island Rail Road Station. PedalShare maintains the bikes and the program will be offered at no cost to the Town.

The Town also hosted a presentation of local transit options and created five, ten and fifteen-minute shop, dine and stroll routes to help residents to experience downtowns by foot. All of this information can be found at northhempsteadny.gov/climateeducation

Town officials hope that Car-Free Day will inspire residents to try out a more sustain-

able mode of travel than single-occupancy vehicles. Last year, North Hempstead employees took the pledge and earned the gold award for the highest number of pledges of any town on Long Island. This resulted in resulting in the avoidance of 59,536 miles of driving and 30 tons of CO2 emissions. The Town encourages residents to take the pledge so we can make an even larger impact.

To participate in this event, all you have to do is pledge to be car free or car-light on Sept. 22, 2023 by filling out the pledge form on www.CarFreeDayLI.com. Those who take the pledge will automatically be entered for a chance to win great prizes.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Of North Hempstead September 11th Memorial Service

On Monday, September 11th, 2023, the Town of North Hempstead will host a 9/11 Memorial Service at 8:15 a.m. at Manhasset Valley Park, located on East Shore Road and Northern Blvd. All are welcome to the ceremony.

“This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of these tragic attacks on America, and we will once again commemorate the day and honor those we have lost with this special ceremony at the Town’s 9/11 Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena stated. “56 North Hempstead residents lost their lives in the attacks, so it is especially significant that we come together as a community each year to honor their memory. The passage of time does not diminish the tragedy that our nation suffered, so please join us as we remember these loved ones and the brave heroism of

our first responders who answered the call that day.”

“Once again we gather to commemorate those we lost in the tragic events of September 11th twenty-two years ago. Our somber reflection may be a public expression, a celebration and tribute or an immensely private and personal moment of grief and resolution. May we continue to heal and rededicate ourselves to a better world and share in the promise to “Never Forget”, said Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava.

The Town of North Hempstead September 11th Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park features a stately 19-foot-long steel beam from the World Trade Center.

If you have any questions, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at 516-869-7610.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

(Contributed graphic)

Councilmember Peter Zuckerman joins the Beat-A-Likes ahead of their performance at FunDay Monday.

Councilmember Peter Zuckerman with residents at FunDay Monday. (Contributed photo)

A 19-foot-long steel beam from the World Trade Center at the Town’s September 11th memorial located at Manhasset Valley Park. (Contributed photo)

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