Port Washington News 9/06/23 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group

Town News: Local September 11th memorial services (See page 4)

Calendar: Annual Italian Festival returns (See page 10)

School News: Students get ready for back to school (See page 16)

Neighbors in the News: Annual Women in Government Luncheon (See page 18)

Plant a Row for

Harvest Celebration. (Photo from Marvin Makofsky)

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Harvest Garden Party

Plant a Row for the Hungry brings volunteers together to celebrate harvesting season

JULIE PRISCO

jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

On Thursday, Aug. 24, Plant a Row for the Hungry hosted a Harvest Celebration to bring the organization’s volunteers and members together to celebrate their hard work and dedication. The celebration was hosted at the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults in Port Washington. The Helen Keller National Center is home to one of the largest Plant A Row for the Hungry gardens that Helen Keller National Center members help manage.

Plant a Row for the Hungry supplies fresh organic produce for community food pantries grown by Port residents and at garden/ farming sites throughout Port Washington. For 12 years, Plant a Row has been working with schools, local non-profits and businesses to encourage home-grown gardening of fresh produce. The local partnerships have also helped create painted pots that are scattered throughout the community to grow some extra produce and spread Plant a Row’s message.

Plant a Row’s volunteers and students learn the art of gardening and the continuous message of why they’re doing it. In addition to providing pantries and families in need with fresh produce, Plant a Row’s mission is to mobilize the community to learn how home growing helps fight climate change and teaches kids the value of giving back. Going through the process of growing and delivering fresh produce is an enriching experience for all who participate.

Since its inception, Plant a Row has delivered more than 57,000 pounds of fresh produce to families in need, and over 250 residents have created more than 100 painted planters.

Despite the rainy weather, Plant A Row had about 70 volunteers and other supportive community members come to the Harvest Celebration. To celebrate, Plant a Row for the Hungry Founder Marvin Makofsky brought some of his festive fruit and vegetable hats for people to wear. Representatives and volunteers from The Nicholas Center Navigators, Helen Keller Services and ReWild Long Island joined the celebration.

“The Navigators from The Nicholas Center have painted pots for us and maintain a bunch of them,” said Makofsky. “They have about 25 large pots where they grow, maintain and harvest vegetables. They also take care of about 24 pots along lower Main Street.”

Plant a Row has had a strong relationship with the Helen Keller National Center for over six years now. They have expanded their gardens at the center twice in the past few years and students and seniors from the center have painted pots. ReWild Long Island has supported and collaborated with Plant a Row as well, having some of their students help out at the Plant A Row gardens.

“When we have an event like this, you see that there’s a lot of support that we get and I make a point of thanking our volunteers and the artists that do the work on the painted pots,” said Makofsky.

At the Harvest Celebration, Plant A Row for the Hungry presented portions of its exhibit from the Port Washington Public Library’s Community Gallery. Earlier this year, Plant A Row and the library worked together to present ‘Art Drives Social Action’ which features art and testimonials of Plant a Row’s impact on the community. To spread awareness and grow support for Plant a Row, Makofsky came up with the idea to create a gallery as a retrospective of the work and art the organization has done over the

years. Each poster in the exhibit is a collage of photos showing organizations planning and painting a planting pot or tending to a produce garden. In addition to the poster collages, rectangular signage of testimonials from 14 community leaders, organizations and elected officials are featured in the exhibit.

With the immense success and popularity of the exhibit, Makofsky and the library are working together again to enhance the gallery presentation. Makosfsky shared that they are looking into having an interactive audio/ visual presentation added to the displays.

“We’re planning to have students interview all the people who gave us testimonials and record it and have them on QR codes attached to the display; we’re still early on as far as the design phase,” said Makofsky.

Creating the video portion of the exhibit will show the public people working in the gardens and teach the public a bit more about what volunteering for Plant a Row entails.

“The big deal that we’re trying to deliver a message on is when you are volunteering

and doing work for people who especially are in need, you feel much more fulfilled,” said Makofsky. “A big part of our process this fall is to inspire the schools and the various religious institutions to step up even more than they already have. We want to inspire people to be involved in creating their own gardens and work with our programs.”

People at the Harvest Celebration saw the exhibit and met other Plant a Row volunteers. Previously, Plant a Row hosted a similar celebration in October, but this was the first year the event was hosted during the growing and harvest time.

“Everyone who is on the volunteer teams, many of whom haven’t met one another, have an opportunity to see that we are still in harvest time,” said Makofsky. “There’s still a lot of things growing, and they appreciate it even more when they see where it’s all coming from while it’s growing. It’s a great way to celebrate it. So we hopefully will do this every year.”

To learn more about Plant a Row for the Hungry and how to get involved, visit plantarowforthehungry.org

From the left: Marvin Makofsky; Stella Spanakos, co-founder of The Nicholas Center; and Bobby Keller, executive director of the Port Washington Community Chest. (Photo from Marvin Makofsky)

From the left: Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte; Marvin Makofsky; Town Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey; Dallan Ashdown, legislative aide to Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti; and Sean Parsons, long time volunteer student. (Photo from Marvin Makofsky)

Jonathan Gold, co-founder of “You Can Help Too”. (Photo from Marvin Makofsky)

Part of the Plant a Row for the Hungry exhibit from the Port Washington Library. (Photo from Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti’s Facebook)

Helen Keller National Center garden. (Photo from Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti’s Facebook)

September 11th Memorial Events

This year marks 22 years since the September 11th attacks in 2001. Below are some memorial events happening throughout the Town of North Hempstead where residents can pay their respects and remember those who lost their lives.

Thursday, Sept. 7

• At 7 p.m, the Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board invite residents to join them at the town’s Annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony at Tobay Beach. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com or contact the town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at 516-797-7925.

Saturday, Sept. 9

• At 8 p.m., the Sousa Memorial Bandshell is hosting the Red White and Blues Band. Visit sousamemorialbandshell.org for additional information.

Monday, Sept. 11

• At 8:15 a.m., the Town of North Hempstead will host a 9/11 Memorial Service at Manhasset Valley Park on East Shore Road and Northern Boulevard. All are welcome to the ceremony. 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.

• At 7 p.m., the community is invited to join the clergy of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck at the 9/11 Memorial Bridge (Bayview Avenue in Saddle Rock, next to the library). Standing on the bridge from which many in the community witnessed the towers fall, the community will join together, taking a few moments for memory and reflection, song and hope. For more information, visit www.tbegreatneck.org or call 516-487-0900.

• At 8 p.m., the Interfaith Candlelight Memorial Service will take place in Mary Jane Davies Park on Plandome Road in Manhasset. The service will be led by clergy from Manhasset’s synagogues and churches. A choir from Manhasset High School will sing. Members of the Manhasset/Lakeville Fire Department will hoist a large American flag behind the gazebo. The service is sponsored by the Manhasset Clergy Association. For further information, call Rev. Jimmy Only of The Congregational Church at 516-526-8391. In case of rain, the service will be held at St. Mary’s.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

Town Officials Thank FunDay

Monday Volunteers

Salute To Our Veterans

Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Veronica Lurvey and Mariann Dalimonte were proud to join the Town’s Department of Community Services to thank the student volunteers who worked throughout the summer to put on the weekly FunDay Monday events at North Hempstead Beach Park. Volunteers were presented citations to thank them for their commitment to the Town’s senior residents.

(Information and photo from the Town of North

In late August, the Town of North Hempstead hosted its final FunDay Monday of the season. FunDay Monday is a popular free program for seniors in the town. It is organized and hosted by the Town’s Department of Community Services. FunDay Monday offers hundreds of seniors from across the town the opportunity to gather for games, music, dancing, entertainment, and exercise.

On Aug. 21, the Town of North Hemp-

stead hosted its most popular FunDay Monday event, Hometown USA Salute to the Troops. The event was an exciting celebration of American traditions with crafts, hobbies, demos, musical performances, a classic car show and a special Salute to the Troops. Also performances by the Quatrain Barbershop Quartet and Bud & Linda as well as a vintage car show on the boardwalk.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

Senior veterans and the Town of North Hempstead board.

Veterans

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

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(Photos from Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte’s Facebook)

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Morning Service at 10AM (UMC)*

Family Service at 2PM (Growing Love Garden)

Tashlich Service at 3PM (Manorhaven Beach)

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Kol Nidre Service at 8PM (UMC*)

Monday, September 25, 2023

Morning Service at 10AM (UMC*)

Family Service at 2PM (PJC)

Afternoon, Yizkor & Neilah Service at 4PM (UMC*)

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Crumbl Cookies Receives Grants From Port Washington BID

The Port Washington Business Improvement District is proud to support business owners with grants for signage, façade upgrades and a bonus grant for new businesses.

Crumbl Cookies is one such recipient to be awarded grants for new signage and as a new business. Crumbl offers a treat for the tastebuds with its rotating menu of cookie flavors such as Strawberry Crumb Cake or Berries & Cream, all served in their distinctive pink box. The Port Washington location is one of only two sites on Long Island, bringing their highly popular and much-loved cookies to our community. Visit their bright and airy shop at 20 Soundview Marketplace for a full sensory experience and watch as each batch is mixed and baked on premises.

Co-owner Austin Dickens says, “We are so excited and grateful to bring Crumbl Cookies to Port Washington. I first moved here in 2016 and found Port Washington to be very community-oriented and family-friendly.

Crumbl’s mission is to bring friends and family together over a box of the best cookies in the world, and we felt that Crumbl would be a great addition to this amazing town. We prioritize enlightened hospitality and are excited to serve our community!”

Mayor Bob Weitzner, Village of Port Washington North and Port Washington BID Board member, commented, “I am so pleased for Crumbl Port Washington to join the vibrant, commercial district in Port Washington North. The owners and managers are clearly dedicated to our Village and community and have hired locally as well. Awarding this grant to Crumbl as a new tenant in the Business Improvement District and for new signage is yet another way we welcome businesses to Port.”

To learn more about Crumbl Cookies, view their site at www. Crumblcookie.com or visit in person at 20 Soundview Marketplace, Unit 7, Port Washington.

Eligible businesses in the Port

Washington Business Improvement District, both new and established, can apply for grants for funding to assist with costs of improvements to the façade of the place of business and/or signage. Guidelines and applications, along with additional resources for business owners, can be found on the Port Washington B.I.D. website under the Business Resource heading. Inquiries can also be directed to the Port Washington B.I.D. Office at 516-883-8890.

About the Port Washington Business Improvement District

The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District is committed to improving the economic and business health of the Port Washington commercial area through marketing, promotions, physical improvements and enhanced municipal services for all those who live, work and visit our community.

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CALENDAR

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7-

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

Italian Festival 2023

Thursday and Friday times: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday times: 2 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday times: 2:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (North Hempstead Beach Park) Great rides and games, delicious food, live entertainment, casino tent and vendors every night. Ample parking. Portion of proceeds donated to charity. One day wristbands are $25.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Medicaid Sign-Up Help

2:00 p.m. (Library North Study Room)

Free walk-in assistance from the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council. No registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Port Washington Farmers’ Market

8 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Port Washington Town

Dock) The Port Washington Farmers’

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

BBQ with Service Organizations

11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Manorhaven Beach Park) The Service Organizations of Port Washington and Manhasset are having a meet and greet to let attendees know who we are, what we do, why we do it. These organizations are looking for residents interested in volunteering and becoming a member. Complimentary food and refreshments are provided. Live music.

Teddy Bear Picnic

11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Landmark West Lawn, 232 Main St.) Annual family picnic with Storytime with the Port Washington Public Library, Music from Music for Aardvarks,

a craft with the Science Museum of Long Island, PRC craft tables, a bear vet station, face painting, and tattoos. You can bring your bear, blanket, chairs, and picnic. Visit parentresource.org/upcoming to get tickets

The Zen Tricksters

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater)

Unparalleled songwriting melds with lifetimes of music appreciation conjuring psychedelic originality spanning the outer reaches of jazz, the Grateful Dead, and beyond resulting in new and inventive magic. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

Growing Love Community Garden Class

2 p.m.-3 p.m. (Growing Love Community Garden is on Manorhaven Boulevard, directly behind Our Lady of Fatima’s parking lot) Join Beth Ricciardi for a fun and informative class. Advance registration required. Visit growinglovepw.com for details.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12

Hypertension Screenings

11 a.m. (Library Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room) St. Francis Blood Pressure screening. No registration required.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

Art Lecture with Thomas Germano

3:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room)

Join Professor Thomas Germano for a visual lecture about Johannes Vermeer and his rare yet well-known work, recent scholarship, and the unprecedented Dutch exhibition of 2023. Register at pwpl.org/ events

For the Record: Elton John’s Madman

Across the Water

7:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Join librarian Tony Traguardo as he moderates a conversation about this landmark album in this first installment of the “For the Record” series. Register at pwpl.org/events beginning 9/1.

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Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space.

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

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(Cheers to that.)

While Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, it is actually a holiday to recognize the contribution of the American worker to our collective prosperity. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states –Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade, Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.”

Funnily enough, two labor activists named Maguire, both from the 19th century, lay claim to the founding of Labor Day. The Department of Labor states that “Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a ‘general holiday for the laboring classes’ to honor those ‘who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.’”

However, more recent research supports the claim of Matthew Maguire, an unrelated machinist from Paterson, NJ, who proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York.

The first proposal for the holiday suggested that the day should be celebrated with a parade to display “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations”, followed by parties and festivities.

The effort to organize is actually as old as the nation itself. According to History.com, “The origins of the labor movement lay in the formative years of the American nation, when a free wage-labor market emerged in the artisan trades late in the colonial period. The earliest recorded strike occurred in 1768

when New York journeymen tailors protested a wage reduction. The formation of the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers (shoemakers) in Philadelphia in 1794 marks the beginning of sustained trade union organization among American workers.”

Celebrating labor was not always in fashion, however. It is worth remembering that people literally fought and died for the right to organize and collectively bargain for better working conditions.

One notable strike is the Colorado Labor Wars, where the laborers of the Western Federation of Miners were pitted against the mine owners, who were backed by the state government. This dispute went on for two years, from 1903 to 1905. During that time, martial law was imposed and the National Guard was brought in to put down the strike.

Another strike that involved military conflict is the Battle for Blair Mountain, which was also a mining dispute. More than 100 people died in this conflict, which took place in 1921 and was part of the Coal Wars. It is the largest labor uprising in US history. The conflict ended when the Army arrived on the scene, as many of the miners were veterans themselves and would not fire on the soldiers.

Many of the rules and regulations workers enjoy today owe their passage to these conflicts, such as the eight hour work day and the 40 hour week, overtime pay and retirement benefits. The labor movement also led efforts to end child labor, provide health benefits and support workers who were injured on the job.

While membership in labor unions has declined since their heyday in the 1950s, organized labor has seen a resurgence in recent years. Amazon, Starbucks, and Verizon have all experienced attempts at organization, with varying degrees of success, Unions remain a force for labor, both

in the field and in government. “Unions continue to be the driving force behind higher wages, safer working conditions and better benefits, while providing unmatched job security for workers and their families. Now more than ever, we rely on our unions to protect and raise up the middle class against the various forces in society that continue to chip away at that stability and peace of mind.” Ron Gurrieri, CSEA Local 830 President, said in an email.

So as the summer ends and the focus shifts from fun to fall, it is worth remembering how many of the current work benefits are owed to these brave pioneers. Happy Labor Day.

(Photo by DPL.gov)

A Blair Mountain miner. (Public Domain)

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The Local Melee Over Migrants, Part I

One journalist’s brief journey through recent political hotspots

known and admired the world over. Others were simply passing through after a long journey on foot and by bus or boat, trying to get to Chicago, or Canada, or back to Texas, or willing to accept whatever bus or plane ticket that officials in New York, Texas, Florida, Arizona, or other places were offering to new arrivals at the time.

Regardless of one’s stance in the voting booth, it’s apparent that our region has recently been rocked by the ongoing migrant crisis, wherein millions of people around the world are travelling far from home to seek better economic, environmental, and/or sociopolitical ground for themselves and their families. In New York State, migrants and frequently asylum-seekers from places like Ukraine, West Africa, South and Central America, and the Carribbean have been arriving in our cities and towns, and in many cases struggling to access the legal or even day-to-day resources they need to start a life here.

In some cases migrants have been bussed or flown to New York under false pretenses or against their will by other states, but most that I’ve spoken to in the past year or so seemed to be feeling happy and inspired about arriving in New York, a place that is

In Nassau County, the public and political tensions, conflicts, and confusion surrounding this reality have recently come to a head where Queens County borders New Hyde Park and Floral Park, at the massive and historical Creedmoor Psychiatric Center. The Creedmoor campus includes not only the Creedmoor Psychiatric Hospital to the north, just across from Alley Pond Park, but more than 50 acres of mostly green space dotted with brick buildings that house numerous rehab and long-term care facilities, a childcare center, and various other public services. On the southern edge of the Creedmoor community campus, in a parking lot off Hillside Avenue, several large tents were erected recently to feed, bathe, and provide cots to up to 1000 single male migrants. The Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) also provides some services on site, such as phone access, and registration for basic

medical services, and has reportedly filled up quickly. The Creedmoor campus is also where a plan to develop housing, with 3000 units to start, was put forth with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and Queens Boro President Donovan Richards earlier this year.

When I visited Creedmoor and the HERRC there, it was in the days following multiple protests and press conferences there, where embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos declared that we should close our

borders, and where Curtis Sliwa, a Guardian Angels founder who was formerly both a candidate for NYC mayor and married to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, planned and executed his own arrest (which he has done two more times in other locations in the week since, in addition to holding a rally outside a Brooklyn Toys ‘R Us against the proposed HERRC at isolated Floyd Bennett Field).

It was very quiet at Creedmoor campus

(Photos by Janet Burns)

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on Thursday, August 24 as the sun shone for a while before the late-afternoon rains came. A few older men and women walked in paths across its wide, slightly overgrown lawns, or sat on porches of pre- or post-war group homes. Down on Hillside Ave., two women sat in chairs to check shelter residents’ lanyard IDs at the entrance to the HERRC, with a few scattered NYPD cruisers parked nearby. A handful of residents boarded city buses that came and went, or walked slowly toward Jamaica.

Across the street, in a small area of benches north of Detective William T. Gunn Playground, around ten people, mostly younger men from Africa, sat or chatted quietly with each other or with Healthfirst representatives to register for basic health check-ups or care from the state (such as bloodwork, or some free acetominophen). Two young people, a high schooler volunteering for a credit and a medical student planning to apply for residency soon, sat at a mostly bare folding table and smiled in welcome. They explained their role, and the high-schooler noted that neither of them spoke Spanish or French, so there had been a language barrier.

Shortly after, two men walked up with a few questions in Spanish, for which the medical student brought out his phone with a live translation app, which proved to be pretty slow. I get by in Spanish, having learned it in school, so I asked, “What’s going on, guys?” and proceeded to translate back and forth for several minutes about how to receive the free medical check-up, whether a referral could be made for optometry (to replace one of the men’s thick, three-year old lenses; “three years,” he tried out carefully and successfully in English), and whether the Healthfirst intake specialist on site, who was helping a group of three young men in French, would be there doing enrollments for a while longer (the men speaking in Spanish had just gotten off work, were

hungry, and wanted to go eat quickly at the HERRC). In English I asked the specialist, whose eye I’d caught with my press badge and then again with my minutes of translation, and she nodded.

At one point, the medical student asked me how old one man was; he was 51. That meant he was also entitled to an endoscopy, the student said, which I explained for a bit, with decent success, before the man’s friend added, “Tu colon.” I joked, “Bienvenido a los Estados, cómo está su colon?”

Before the men left to eat lunch, the Healthfirst specialist called to and nodded again at the volunteers, who produced an almost-finished box of a dozen Dunkin Donuts, and the doctor smiled toward the three of us to take one. The men hesitated then took them appreciatively. I declined, but was assured, “We have lots.” So I accepted the last one in that box, having missed lunch myself. It was chocolate.

As I headed back north to where I’d parked, a saw a pair of young men in their late teens or early 20s walking excitedly in the same direction. They quietly said “Good morning” as they passed me, a bit shyly.

As I continued walking slowly, taking in the green campus and lawns around me, another pair of young men passed, one with his arm around the other. As I rounded the corner, I saw that they were heading into a gleaming mosque across the street from Creedmoor, and then they were gone.

There you are, standing in the kitchen, and your son reaches into the cabinet for yet another Oreo. inside your stomach sinks and once again you tell little Johnny “enough with the cookies.” Has mom suddenly turned into the “FOOD POLICE”? This scenario is all too common. I had one mom tell me she started secretly marking the boxes and jars to keep track of what was missing. Keeping our families healthy is crucial, it’s important to teach our children good fundamentals of healthy eating habits. The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. Some people think exercise and good eating require lots of effort or planning. But that’s not true. In fact, the best way to work them into our lives is by making small changes that gradually become part of our routine. Below are tips for keeping our teens healthy.

TIPS:

• Budget your time—and money—by creating a planner that will detail the daily school-day lunches for that month. Make use

COLUMNS

Healthy Back To School Ideas

BY AMANDA OLSEN

September 15 - New Moon. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This is the best time to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight.

September 19 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will

ALL ARROWS POINT BACK TO NUTRITION

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of Sunday leftovers and use fresh produce as soon as you buy it. Create a weekly shopping list to reduce trips to the store and allocate healthy prepackaged snacks for days without fresh fruit.

• The way food is presented affects how a diner perceives flavor; this is true even for kids. Make an effort to keep dishes looking attractive, wrapped and served in cool containers, and packed in lunchboxes that reflect the personality of your child.

• Before you plan the weekly lunch

menu, ask your child to identify five favorite food items that he or she would like to see in the lunchbox. Then encourage your kid to participate in the planning, preparing, and packing of the rest of the meals, creating a balanced menu of protein and complex carbs. Including them in the decision—and preparation—improves the chances that the lunch will actually get eaten.

• Even if he or she requests the same ham and cheese sandwich every day, it’s important to provide at least one or two different items in the lunchbox to expand a picky eater’s palate. However, throwing in a food your young food critic claims to hate will backfire, as they are likely to throw it out before trying it. Introduce those new or controversial foods at dinnertime, when your kid is presumably hungry and under your watchful eye.

• No matter how old your child is, include a sweet, encouraging note, a cartoon, a picture of the family pet, or even just a silly drawing to make them smile and be reminded of how much you

Look Up

be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Neptune. Due to its extreme distance from Earth, it will only appear as a tiny blue dot.

September 22 - Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

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COLUMNS Confusing Fall Warblers

I was a beginning birder when I retired 21 years ago and went on bird walks often with North Shore Audubon Society. I wasn’t familiar at all with warblers. I previously had backyard bird feeders but warblers are not usually seed or suet eaters. Warblers can eat fruit but usually they prefer insects. So the best way to view warblers and learn about them is to go out in natural areas, parks and preserves such as Sands Point Preserve, Leeds Pond Preserve, Clark Botanical Garden, Roslyn Gerry Park, Welwyn, Garvies Point, Planting Fields Arboretum and nearby in Queens, Alley Pond Park. Three years ago I stood by two trees right by the bathrooms near the ball fields at Alley Pond Park for an hour observing several varieties of warblers feeding on insects during Spring or Fall migration. I don’t remember whether it was Fall or Spring but it had to be one or the other. I have numerous photos and fond memories from seeing migrating warblers at Jones Beach West End Median and the hedge row at the Jones

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Beach Coast Guard Station. Yellow rump warblers will migrate through Long Island but sometimes they stay for winter. Breeding warblers, which are here in summer, include yellow warblers, redstarts and common yellowthroats. For the most part, Spring and Fall migration is when you can can observe warblers. The ones I mentioned so far are some of the easiest to identify in every season. However, in the Fall, identifying many types of warblers becomes difficult. There are a group that

look very similar and are called confusing Fall warblers. During the Fall migration, late August through October, these warblers lose their breeding plumage. The Warbler Guide app can help and there is a book by the same name. If you look up the following warblers’ Fall appearance you will see how alike they are: Chestnutsided, Blackburnian, Blackpoll, Bay breasted, Cape May, Pine and Palm. It also helps to take photographs to look at later and study. There are 38 species of

warblers that can be seen in the Northeast.

Experienced bird watchers wait excitedly for migration because they so enjoy seeing warblers probably more than other birds. They send excited messages to each other. When experienced bird watchers see a confusing Fall warbler they may spend some time debating which bird they are viewing using multiple books and apps. During Spring migration, which starts near the end of March and runs through late May, it’s different

because birds are vocal and can be identified by their calls and also their distinctive breeding plumage.

Because these birds are in constant motion, they can be challenging to see. But with practice it is possible to learn to identify them. Remember there are many opportunities to go with experienced bird leaders at Audubon Societies on Long Island. Now, after 21 years, I am one of many bird walk leaders. If you have any questions you can contact me at nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com.

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Yellow Warbler

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Blackburnian Warbler Redstart Warbler

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From the many reviews of this book, one aspect of it was made abundantly clear, this book is a fun page turner.

“It’s Gothic fiction, it’s romantic suspense, it’s historical fiction, it’s a mystery,” James said. “It’s just all of the things I really like to read.”

James provided a summary of the book on her website, kelseyjamesauthor.com:

“Rome, 1965: Aspiring actress Silvia Whitford arrives at Rome’s famed Cinecittà Studios from Los Angeles, ready for her big break and a taste of la dolce vita. Instead, she learns that the movie in which she was cast has been canceled. Desperate for money, Silvia has only one choice: seek out the Italian aunt she has never met.

Gabriella Conti lives in a crumbling castello. Silvia’s mother refuses to explain the rift that drove the sisters apart, but Silvia is fascinated by Gabriella, a once-famous actress. And the eerie castle becomes the location for a new horror movie—and she lands a starring role.

Silvia immerses herself in the part of an ingenue tormented by the ghost of her beautiful, seductive ancestor. But when Gabriella abruptly vanishes, the movie’s make-believe terrors seep into reality. No one else on set seems to share Silvia’s suspicions. Yet as she delves into Gabriella’s disappearance, she triggers a chain of events that illuminate dark secrets in the past—and a growing menace in the present.”

James was connected with the Syosset Public Library through her publisher and publicist. Coincidentally, she was very

The Woman In The Castello Author Visits Long Island

1960s,

It was a night characterized by what happens when the community comes together to make something great.

The Syosset Public Library, Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay and Mongo’s Coffee on Aug. 29 teamed up to put together a book talk with author Kelsey James, who The Woman In The Castello.

book talk with author Kelsey James, who The Woman In The Castello

familiar with the area because her husband is from Cold Spring Harbor.

husband her book

But James’s journey to getting her book published, and onto readers’ book shelves, was no easy feat.

and closer. Even when my plate became fuller, I was able to be more efficient with the time I had. You find those spare minutes when you can.”

Another hurdle in her journey was being laid off the day she submitted her first draft of The Woman In The Castello.

Hollywood Classic written by film producer Walter Wagner and columnist Joe Hyams, to explore the beginning of the paparazzi and the obsession with Hollywood actors in light of the affair between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, as well as Italy as a popular movie set.

pandemic

Much of James’s writing process took place during the height of the pandemic while working from home and taking care of her two-year-old. Prior to the pandemic, she did much of her writing on subways and New Jersey Transit.

“I’ve been working towards this goal for a really long time,” James said. “I’ve been doing creative writing my whole life, and becoming a published author has always been the dream. So I think having practiced my craft for so many years, you just get closer

“It definitely was one of those life is stranger than fiction moments, where it was a confirmation of sorts that something needed to change,” said James, who now works as the senior content marketing manager for Door Dash. “It’s interesting because in the first pages of my novel, the heroine gets fired from the movie that she’s casted in.”

James spilled many aspects of her real life onto the page; exploring motherhood and family, as well as her love of history. She also took inspiration from the non-fiction book, My Life with Cleopatra: The Making of a

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“One of my majors was classical studies, and so I was studying ancient history, where you really had to put together stories from the past without a lot of information,” James said, later adding during her book talk that “one of the first trips I ever took in my life was to Italy. I spent three months there in college... I had this dream trip where I got to travel all over the country, exploring archaeological sites and museums.”

To purchase a copy of The Woman In The Castello, visit kelseyjamesauthor.com or stop by Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay.

Kelsey James, author of The Woman In The Castello, during her book talk at Mongo’s Coffee in Syosset.

(Photos by Jennifer Corr)

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Ms. New York Senior America Presents Fall Fashion Show

BY JULIE PRISCO jprisco@antonmediagroup.com

On Thursday, Sept. 14, the New York Chapter of Senior America. Inc. is hosting its annual Fall Fashion Show with entertainment and a luncheon. About 30 women from the New York chapter will participate in the Cameo Club’s Fashion Show to display gorgeous gowns, ready-to-wear outfits and provide wonderful musical entertainment. Senior America. Inc. works to ensure seniors have a better outlook on aging. The New York chapter of Ms. Senior America started in 1972 and works to promote a positive image of aging for seniors in New York.

Senior America is a non-profit organization designed to enrich the lives of seniors and work together to spread positive energy to the lives of others. The organization engages in programs and activities to enhance the lives of senior Americans. The current New York Chapter Cameo Club president, Doloros Hoffman, and other chapter members organize monthly luncheon meetings for Cameo Club members. The Cameo Club consists of close to 100 members, with about 30 regularly attending meetings.

In addition to club meetings, the organization hosts entertainment showcases, the spring Pageant and the fall fashion show. The fall fashion show has been going on for at least 20 years and is at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

The fall fashion show is one of the biggest annual fundraising events the New York chapter hosts. Senior America New York Chapter State Director Virginia Werner, pageant queen in 2013, said, “A lot of work goes into the show, and it’s a lot of fun for everyone.”

Starting last year, chapter member Carol D’Amato has been organizing the fashion show portion of the show along with long-time members Assistant State Director Elisabeth Zamarilli and State Director Marleen Schuss. D’Amato owns a clothing store, All Dazzle, and helps style and accessorize the models.

“We always have gowns, and we call it the ‘extravaGOWNza’ part of the show,” said Werner. “They are usually gowns from our own closets that we accessorize. Then there is the ready-to-wear part, and we have a theme each year. Last year, it was contemporary ready-to-wear, and this year, it is glam disco. We’re not talking ’70s and bell bottoms, but disco is having a bit of a revival, so this is a modern version.”

In addition to the fashion portion of the show, there is entertainment. New York chapter members Edna Kaufmann and Pat Tropea help facilitate and choreograph the entertainment. Kaufmann is a 90-year-old woman with a powerful voice who spent years designing costumes and sets for theaters. Now, she uses her talents to help create magical entertainment for the fall fashion show.

The entertainment is themed after popular Broadway shows. In previous years, they sang songs from The Wizard of Oz and South Pacific.

“This year’s theme is a secret,” said Werner. “But it’s a very big, very well-known show, and they have several songs prepared to perform. Our fall fashion show just keeps getting better and better every year.”

In addition to the live performances, New York Senior America has DJ Curtis Maxwell play upbeat and fun music for all to enjoy.

Kaufmann puts together beautiful raffle baskets to raise money for New York Senior America. The baskets are made up of donations from shops and organizations that are friendly with the New York chapter. Chapter member Mary Ann Smith helps organize the fundraiser portion and runs the ticket sales for the 50/50 raffle.

Some of the 30 ladies participating are in every aspect of the fashion show. The ladies run back and forth, modeling, performing and putting on a fantastic show.

This year’s Ms. New York Senior Mae Caime, 65, is participating in the show. “She’s just amazing,” said Werner. “She’s

been on missions to Ethiopia and is a nurse. She is involved in quite a number of civic organizations.”

Each year, each chapter of Senior America hosts a Pageant to select a woman over the age of 60 to represent the chapter in the Ms. Senior America Pageant. Queen Caime will represent New York State at the Ms. Senior America Pageant this year in Atlantic City. “I can tell you, it’s hard work,” said Werner. Werner was crowned Ms. New York Senior in 2013 and participated in the Ms. Senior America Pageant. “There are two days of preliminaries and then one day of finals. The woman who wins represents the nation, Senior America, and seniors.”

Werner shared that in the last few years, at least four Ms. New York Seniors were top 10 finalists, and two of those were in the top five. “New York is well represented with many really talented ladies,” said Werner. “We are about inner beauty. And some of our top ladies aren’t skinny models; they are mature women.”

The kindness, generosity and talent of the New York Queens make them stand out in the pageant. Werner said, “one woman can really sing; she would give Kelly Clarkson a run for her money. And another lady is a comedian; she is one of those people that when she walks in a room, you just start to laugh with her.”

Ms. New York Senior and the Senior America organization work to inspire confidence and help friendships blossom.

The Fall Fashion Luncheon/ Entertainment will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Tickets are $75. The New York Chapter of Senior America is currently recruiting for its 2024 pageant. Visit www. newyorksenioramerica.org to learn more.

Ready-to-wear fashion, 2022

South Pacific themed outfits (Photos from Ms. New York Senior America)

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PRIDE IN PORT

2023 Pride in Port Schedule

Of Events

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

The Annual Schreiber Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony and Breakfast

A continental breakfast in the lobby of Schreiber High School, 8:30 a.m.

The Awards Ceremony

Schreiber High School auditorium, 9:00 a.m.

Pride in Port Parade

Belleview Avenue up Schreiber High School, 11:30 a.m.

Grand Marshal: The Nicholas Navigators

(See page 6 to learn more)

Expanded Family Fun Day

Schreiber High School eld inside the track, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Luncheon

Schreiber High School cafeteria,12:30 p.m.

Homecoming Football Game

Port Washington Vikings vs Hempstead High School, 2:00 p.m.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction at Halftime: 2023 Inductees

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)

Angela Matinale (Class of 2007)

The Food Court Village

Located in the parking lot between Weber’s multi-purpose room and the track, 12:00–6:00 p.m.

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

Highlights From The 2022 Pride In Port Parade

Port Washington Police Department Officer. (Photo by James Maguire-Skybox Images)

Port Washington VFW 1819.

(Photo by James Maguire-Skybox Images)

The Portettes.

(Photo by James Maguire-Skybox Images)

Guggenheim Elementary School’s parade float. (Photo by James Maguire-Skybox Images)

Sousa Elementary School. (Photo by Pam Monfort)

Pride in Port Committee 2023. (Contributed photo)

The Nicholas Center Navigators Pride in Port Grand Marshals

One of the favorite events that will take place during this year’s Pride in Port celebration is the Parade. Aside from participation by all Port Washington schools, Police and Fire Departments and dozens of organizations, is the selection of a Grand Marshal chosen to lead the Parade. The Grand Marshals for the 34th Pride in Port Parade will be The Nicholas Center Navigators.

The Nicholas Center’s core values include community service—The Nicholas Center Navigators assist, support and volunteer with local non-profit organizations by engaging in community service projects. This serves to achieve their mission of “being woven into the fabric of the community.”

Currently, the Navigators volunteer with more than 25 local organizations, including the Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, North Shore Animal League, the Business Improvement District, and Plant a Row for the Hungry.

“The Nicholas Center is honored to be recognized as an integral part of the Port Washington community as Grand Marshals for Pride in Port 2023,” The Nicholas Center’s Co-Founder Stella L. Spanakos said. “For a population facing 85 percent unemployment and under-engagement, marching in a

parade means acceptance and inclusion..it means the world! We are thrilled!”

While this is the first year The Nicholas Navigators will march as Grand Marshals, they are cheered on as they march the parade route each year along with their peers from The Nicholas Center and Spectrum Designs Foundation.

Founded in 2011, The Nicholas Center

has revolutionized the way autistic adults learn, live and work by offering vocational training, supported employment, meaningful community-based projects and vital peer connections. Visit tncnewyork.org to learn more about this vibrant and important organization.

The Nicholas Center Navigators volunteering in the community through food pantry distribution, Port Provides, Powered by The Nicholas Center.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

Volunteering at the Growing Love Community Garden. (Photos courtesy of The Nicholas Center)

The History Of Pride In Port

BY DANIEL GREILSHEIMER editors@antonmediagroup.com

In 1990, within the former Port Washington News building on lower Main Street, a grand community tradition was born.

One afternoon, Roy Smitheimer, the President of the Chamber of Commerce at the time, strolled into Andrea Mastrocinqe-Martone’s office, then the Editor in Chief of the Port Washington News, with the idea of the two organizations partnering to create a one-day festival centered around celebrating Port Washington. Through several rounds of brainstorming, the concept of Pride in Port was formed.

From the beginning, the goal of the event was to unify the town, much like Mastrocinque-Martone’s aim when taking over the newspaper.

“When I got the job at the Port News I wanted to take the paper into a whole new direction. I wanted it to be the people’s paper,” said MastrocinqueMartone. “I wanted it to be read by every group in Port Washington. And how do you do that? Well, by including every faction of society in Port, which includes the senior citizens, the school district, the fire department, the police department, the Chamber of Commerce, the schools, anybody who lives in Port Washington who cares about its history and retaining its hometown climate.”

With this in mind, Smitheimer and Mastrocinque-Martone worked together to plan the first Pride in Port. A parade was quickly selected as the centerpiece of the fall festival. However, as discussions progressed, they saw the possibility of Pride in Port evolving into more than just a parade. Ideas began to form—from a float competition between the district’s elementary schools during the parade and a field day at Weber Middle School to a senior citizens luncheon to an athletic Hall of Fame induction and an Adult Dance, both held at the high school—and the day of events began to take shape.

“In other words, all these different components spawned just from a conversation between two Schreiber [High School] graduates of 1972 who had prominent positions in the community, the Chamber of Commerce president and the Port Washington News editor,” said Mastrocinque-Martone.

With the framework for Pride in Port set, a committee was put together to further plan the event. Representatives from the Police Department, the Fire Department and all three branches of Port Washington’s schools were included, as well as the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the Town of

North Hempstead for permitting purposes. Importantly, Barbara Faticone, who would later be the chairwoman for the event, was heavily involved from the start.

“[She] was a Schreiber graduate from I’m going to say 1940 something, and she’s just a wonderful community leader, and we knew that her presence would be instrumental,”

said Mastrocinque-Martone. The planning continued and a date was set for October.

“It [the committee] was a large, diverse group of community people, who all could lend their ideas and brainstorm their ideas to make the first Pride in Port the most amazing thing,” said

Mastrocinque-Martone. “We did that throughout the year, and we earmarked the fall to have it because it was shortly after school started and the weather was perfect.”

Mastrocinque-Martone devoted pages

see HISTORY on page 10C

One of the original founding members of Pride in Port. (Photos from Andrea Mastrocinqe-Martone)

One of the first Pride in Port school floats.

El Salvador representation in the parade.

HISTORY from page 8C

in her newspaper each week to promote Pride in Port and its schedule of events. She recalls a conversation with Karl Anton, the founder of Anton Media Group, regarding the sponsorship of the parade.

“I sat down with him and had coffee with him, and I said, ’Look, I’m asking you to give me space in this paper because this is big.’ I said, ‘If you give me the space, I guarantee you’re going to have advertisements, you know, 10 times the amount of advertisements because they’re going to see the merit of this newspaper,’” said MastrocinqueMartone. “And as it turns out, at the time, he had 26 newspapers in the chain. Do you know that the Port Washington News in one year turned out to be the largest circulation of all the papers and the most financially lucrative?”

Coincidentally, the first Pride in Port coincided with the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Port Washington News, so both were celebrated.

As word spread in the Port Washington News regarding Pride in Port, excitement in the community grew palpable.

“I started to get all kinds of calls and talking with people saying, ‘Hey, this is a great idea,’” said Mastrocinque-Martone. “This was a way to bring everyone together. This was a way to be unified in Port Washington, which is something that had never been done.”

The first Pride in Port began on a beautiful fall morning. Leading the parade was Bob Bartels, the first Grand Marshal and a member of the original committee for the event. Bartels was well-known in the community as an Assistant Principal at Schreiber for 45 years. There have since been grand marshals at every Pride in Port.

As the floats moved down Main Street, the sidewalks overflowed with spectators. At the Port Washington train station, Town of North Hempstead elected officials stood on a platform,

overlooking the event.

Participants and dignitaries alike wore Pride in Port T-shirts. The design was selected through a contest organized by Mastrocinque-Martone, and the shirts were available to purchase with proceeds going toward funding the event.

“We got a local graphic artist who designed the first logo which was fantastic, and everybody had those T-shirts and subsequently, every year there’s been a different logo,” said Mastrocinque-Martone.

The day continued with the senior citizens luncheon, which brought together several unique senior groups. The field activities at Weber and the Hall of Fame presentation at Schreiber followed. The alcohol-free Adult Dance in the Schreiber gymnasium capped the day. A local band was hired and around 120 people purchased tickets. The goal was to show Port Washington’s youth that one could have a great time without illicit substances.

“We thought it was going to be the best idea. Well, let me tell you, one hour later, we were at local bars,” said Mastrocinque-Martone. “And subsequent to that, we ended up having it at the Polish Hall with alcohol and food. There were 500 people that came the next year, and it turned out to be one of the best yearly parties of its time, and it was always held on Pride in Port day.”

Pride in Port has only grown since its founding, astounding MastrocinqueMartone each year.

“My mouth drops when I think that we’re in our 34th year of perpetuating a tradition that was from the ‘90s that we thought was, you know, it could have taken off or it couldn’t have taken off, but it took off big time,” said MastrocinqueMartone. “And these are the memories that will be instilled in our kids when they go off to college and into adult life… They remember the parades, they remember the camaraderie, the love and the feeling of unity.”

Port Washington News 100th Anniversary celebration in Pride in Port. (Photo from the Port Washington Public Library)

Andrea Mastrocinqe-Martone and Alicia McCarvill at one of the first Pride in Port parades. (Photo from Andrea Mastrocinqe-Martone)

First year of Pride in Port. (Photo from the Port Washington Public Library) Pride in Port committee, 1990. (Photo from the Port Washington Public Library)

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Pride In Port Awards Presented To 2023 Graduates

Schreiber High School graduates’ awards ceremony included Pride in Port awards and a scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on their high level of “Pride in Port.”

The Barbara Faticone Pride in Port Scholarship is given to a senior who best demonstrates the same volunteer qualities of the Pride in Port committee’s beloved cochair, Barbara Faticone. A lifelong resident of Port Washington, Barbara’s community involvement spans nearly 60 years with dozens of organizations.

Based on her dedication to our community, Emily Gross was chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Barbara Faticone Pride in Port Scholarship.

Emily’s extensive volunteerism includes performing in the orchestra for Port Summer Show, serving as Vice President of the PIT Youth Council, helping the Port Washington Children’s Center and KidsPort summer camp, volunteering as a tutor for the Port Washington Public Library ESOL program, performing with the Port Washington Summer Community Band,

and serving as a volunteer usher at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater.

“It was very impressive and heartwarming to learn how many things the students volunteer for while still in school,” Barbara Faticone said. “Emily truly exemplifies what Pride in Port is all about. We are very proud to honor her!”

The Pride in Port Community Service Awards are given to seniors who have made significant contributions to the Pride in Port event, such as the pep rally, parade, etc. The 2023 Community Service Award recipients are Michael Capobianco, Matthew Hillman, and David Silverstein. The Pride in Port committee extends thanks and appreciation to these students for their exceptional dedication to the community.

This year’s Pride in Port celebration will take place on Saturday, September 23. The day’s events begin at 9:00 a.m. The homecoming football game begins at 2:00 p.m.

Visit Pride in Port’s Facebook page for details.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

From the left: Pride in Port (PIP) Co-Chair Barbara Faticone, 2023 Barbara Faticone PIP Scholarship recipient Emily Gross and PIP Co-Chair Fred Pollack. (Contributed photo)

Athletic Hall Of Fame

Michael Levine ‘75

Jack Leyden ’29Mary Helen(Lipton)Hill ‘52

Edwin “Lem” Lovejoy ’28 *

Joseph Lynch ‘76

Michael Madura ‘79

Bruce MacDonald, Service

“Doc” Mace, Service *

Erin (Maguire) Alley ‘85

Nora (Maguire) White ‘88

Stan Makover, Service

Nina (Mandel) Atkinson ‘99

Margaret Mamet Schaulis-Zion‘57

Jennifer Marra ‘86

Joseph Marra ‘49

Richard Marra ‘56

Torr Marro ‘89

Angela Matinale ‘07

Michael McCargo ‘87

Charles “Chet” McDonough ‘47

James McKenna ‘75

Diane McLoughlin ‘87

Roberta Meo ‘98

Robert Mesch ‘44

Kevin Meyran ‘97

Barry Milhaven ‘85

Loraine “Dusty” Miller ‘22

Ellen (Minkow) Metelka ‘73

Pamela (Monfort) McDonough ‘74

Robert Dennis Moore ‘67

Aldo Muratore ‘50 *

James Murchie ‘75

Thomas Murray, ‘02

Susanne (Murray) Masi, ‘67

Scott Nagell ‘75

John Nahas ‘79

Rita (Natale)Corte ‘47

Dr. William Navin, Supporter

Elizabeth (Nicholson) Delan ‘51

Michael Nuzzolese ‘78

Todd Okun ‘67

Timothy O’Leary ‘75

Keith Owens ‘83

William Thomas Owens ‘79

Mark Pasquali ‘77

Ray Patten ‘36

Mariquita (Patterson) Gordon ‘81

Dominic Pedone ‘78

Lynn (Porter) Schnepper ‘60

Peter Prudente ‘38

Michael Ragusa, Jr. ‘75

Dr. Ames D. Ressa Jr. ‘72

Harold Rogers ‘61

Thomas Romeo, Service

Linda (Rose) Hickey ‘83

Anne (Ross)Fairbanks ‘41

Anthony Saccone ‘95

Erin Salisbury ‘81

Laney Salisbury ‘84

Anthony Schettino Jr. ‘90

Jill (Schreiber) Kleinman ‘77

G. Carl Seeber, Service *

Roger N. Sexauer II ‘76

Beth (Shackel) Scott ‘95

Kristina (Shackel) Wood ‘94

Stephen Shackel, Service

Christine Shea ‘78

Karen (Skinner) Reid ‘83

Paul “Strap” Smith ‘30

Raymond L. Smith ‘30

Stan Smith ‘37 *

Henry Stanziale ‘93

Thomas Stanziale ‘88

Lisa (Stern) Lax ‘82

Nancy (Stern) Winters ‘82

Sandy Stoddard ‘65

Norman Taylor ‘56

Dr. Joseph M. Teta ‘30

Elsie Imperial Tobin ‘48

Brian Tomeo ‘90

Joseph Vascellaro, Service

Dimitris “Jimmy” Vattes ‘97

Dr. Vija(Vuskalns)Rubans ‘57

Lisa Vogeley, ‘03

John Wade ‘86

Alice (Wallace) O’Leary ‘50

Sarah (Walsh) Kenyon ‘02

Alfred Whitney, Service

Raquel (Wilson) Piraino ‘91

Dr. Edward Wing ‘63

Roger Winter, Service

Sergeant W. Wise ‘41

Wolfgang”Wolfie” Woischke ‘66

Cathy Wood ‘84

Lawrence Zaccherio, Jr. ‘67

Marilyn (Zahn) Veritzan, ‘85

Charles W. Zahn ‘51 *

Katharine (Zebroski) Boiko, ‘02

Megan Zebroski, ‘04

Michael Zirpolo, Service

Lewis “Lou” Zwirlein ‘48

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Patrick Doyle, Class of 1982

As Pat Doyle was growing up, his love of sports, particularly football and lacrosse, began at the age of 8 on Port’s PYA fields, coached by his father Pat, Sr. and the legendary Harvey Cohen.

As a football standout playing fullback and linebacker, Pat was a 3x Varsity letter winner. Playing for Coach Dan Biro, the team may not have been outstanding, but the personal success Pat had in that sport led him to the success that he achieved in lacrosse. He was a 2x captain during his junior and senior years, and named to the Grid Iron 51 team (All-County).

It wasn’t until he was 10 that he was recruited to play goalie. It was said that his coach ‘needed someone who could handle the stick, was fearless and had excellent reflexes’.

As a sophomore, Pat was granted AllDivision honors. As a junior, he had a season high of 250 saves. He was named All-Division and All-County. Senior year, the team finished 14-4, with Pat being named All-Division, All-County and All-American. He was the only goal keeper among 10 other NC players to receive that honor, and the first All-American named for Port Washington for several years, and only goalkeeper to receive such high honors. Pat indicated that he learned to channel his aggression and discipline himself through his participation in sports and particularly in the goal. The fearlessness, skill, determination, fortitude and drive to excel helped shape Pat’s life.

Pat went on to the Naval Academy and then to Cornell University, where as a sophomore, he appeared in all 12 games. As situations presented themselves, Pat then transferred to CW Post, where he was a standout and

Patrick Badolato, Class of 1980

As a football and lacrosse standout, Pat Badalato was one of the most respected athletes to participate on the fields of Port Washington. He proved that team camaraderie, the passion of the competition, and the willingness to dedicate himself to the sports he loved would lead to personal success.

Pat played for Coach Biro for three years as a linebacker and half back. He was a not only just a team member of the varsity team for three years with season records of sophomore (5-3) and junior (5-2-1 and 4-4), but served as a captain his senior year. He finished his career with All-County honors and was the recipient of the Leo Costello Award. His football career only aided in his tenacity, skill, aggressiveness, and all around love of the game of lacrosse. As an Attack/Midfield player, Pat was an outstanding player and was described as one of the ‘best’ lacrosse greats of his time. Pat played his sophomore

captain of his team. It was fitting that the ‘end’ of his local playing career was with the North Hempstead Lacrosse Club, back with his adored Coach Cohen.

Upon starting his family in the Delray Beach area of Florida, Pat became frustrated with the miles and time traveled to provide a great lacrosse program for his kids. Initially, involved with the Boca Jets, he asked fellow Port Washington Hall of Famer Chris Kane to help him start a youth program for their area. It was an automatic success, as the program dedicated itself to some 300-400 boys and girls. Initially it started as a youth program, partially modeled after Port’s PYA, however it grew immediately from just a ‘recreational’ program to providing tournament teams named ‘Riptide’. As a great feeder program to the large high schools in the area, ‘Riptide’ soon became a premier lacrosse program for southern Florida.

Pat still lives in the Delray area and has been the President and Vice-President of the Delray Beach Athletic Club for 10 years.

through senior years, each year enjoyed playoff appearances. He was named captain his senior year, and was honored with the MVP award, All-County and Honorable Mention All-American distinction.

Pat started his love of the game as a PYA member of a team full of great athletes and

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teammates. Actually undefeated for three years running, lacrosse names include, Marty Bergin, Clint Rowland, Billy Owens, Mark Mauro, Nick Kelly, Timmy O’Connell and many more. His coaches along the way were the many dads who gave their time, knowledge and patience to develop these players into the feeder program for the High School. There were no ‘travel clubs’ then, just hard working fanatics of the game. Coach Case knew that through the years, he didn’t have to teach basics; he was able to bring the team immediately to a higher level.

Pat went on to play locally for Adelphi University, where he was awarded a four year scholarship. During his freshman year, he was part of an exciting starting freshmen midfield line made up of 2 freshmen and 1 sophomore. Adelphi won the DII Championship that year.

He continued to play post collegiately with Harvey’s Lax Club, where he was part of a Championship team, competing with some of the best players in the country, yet playing on an all Port Washington team, and was an All-Club selection.

Stephanie Joannon, Service 42 years

Whether known as Ms. Joannon, ‘Coach Jo’, or Stephanie, it is more than clear that Stephanie Joannon has been an unwavering part of the Port Washington Physical Education and Athletics Department for a lifetime. She excelled every year, with pride, determination and achievement. Her prowess in the fields of physical education and athletics has shaped the individual that she has been, and continues to be today.

In 1979, Stephanie entered the Port Washington School District and quickly initiated girls’ Varsity soccer. She led her teams over 28 years to 289 wins. Four time conference championships, ‘Coach of the Year’, ‘team sportsmanship awardees’, and served as the Nassau County Girls’ Sports Coordinator.

For 25 years, Stephanie coached girls’ basketball, and under her leadership, the team qualified for the Nassau County playoffs every year, and was the first female basketball coach in the county to win 300 games, a true incredible feat! She had a total career record of 326-180, winning four conference titles. Her dedication, commitment, and efforts for the entire County afforded her 2016 Induction in to the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame.

In her 21 years as the Varsity softball coach, and the FIRST varsity softball coach, Stephanie led her teams to 2 conference titles and a career record of 204-136. She was selected four times as ‘Conference Softball Coach of the Year’.

She said of her coaching career, “The most rewarding aspects of coaching are the relationships with players and the sharing of emotions that come with a varsity season. Coaching enriched my life every day.”

Stephanie became the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics of the

Jeff Froccaro, Class of 2009

Jeff Froccaro was one of the most decorated lacrosse players of his time, and actually in the history of Port Washington, however, also played football earning two Varsity letters and was a letter winner in wrestling.

As a freshman wrestler he was a standout

Port Washington School District in 2008. In that time, she oversaw the construction of the sunken turf field, bleachers, creation of the upper field and lower turf fields, the transition of the baseball field, and other initiatives. It truly is a monumental job that is never appreciated, as popular and tough decisions are always made. In 2014, she was named “Physical Education Director of the Year” by the NYSAHPERD.

There are numerous other achievements that Stephanie has in her portal. In 2006, she was honored by the NS Sports Commission with its Lifetime Achievement Award. She was honored in the NYSAHPERD as the 2014 ‘Physical Education Director of the Year’, and was honored with the prestigious induction into the Nassau County High School Athletic Hall of Fame, as an administrator and a Coach. Today, we honor Stephanie, not only for her many years of service, but for the love of the game, to honor the coach that changed lives of players in the district, and most of all to show our appreciation for all Stephanie has done for athletics in our community.

at the 152 lb. weight class. During football, he was a two-way player, as a sophomore, led the team as a running back and a linebacker. An MVP that year, and a member of the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team, sadly, his football career ended with a sidelining injury.

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‘One of the most dynamic and high achieving lacrosse players to have graced these fields. He paved the way not only for other family members, but for other lacrosse greats that idolized him and his excellent ability’. His career at Schreiber broke ground for his achievements that took him to Princeton University, where he continued to enjoy amazing success. As a freshman for Port, he immediately achieved Honorable All-County honors and was granted All-County the following year.

Jeff was selected by Inside Lacrosse Magazine as one of the nation’s top 25 rising juniors. He received All-County honors, Honorable Mention All-American, and was also on the Long Island gold medal team at the NYS Empire games.

Jeff’s strength, fortitude and ability took him far beyond expectations, finishing his high school career with 139 goals, 65 assists, 469 ground balls and a 71 face-off win percentage; his superior work ethic created a remarkable destiny. He was awarded All-American honors from US Lacrosse and Under Armour, won the John Driscoll Award as the County’s Most Outstanding Midfielder, was named to the Newsday All-Long Island team and was also titled All-County. He was again selected by Inside Lacrosse as one of the nation’s Top 50

Incoming College Freshman.

His academics were an integral part of his lacrosse journey, he was awarded Academic All-County by NCLCA, was a part of the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete team, 3x NCLCA Academic All-Conference, one-time NCLCA Academic All-County award winner, 2x NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete team, as well as a NYS Science Honor Society Winner.

No doubt, he went on to be a 3-year starter for Princeton University, yet, playing in every game of his college career, where he achieved top 5 on the team of scoring every year. He was a USILA HM All-American his sophomore year, First team All-Ivy Selection his junior year, a 2x Second team All-Ivy selection during his freshman and senior years, and

as the 2010 and 2012 Ivy League Champions, had NCAA Tournament appearances. He was named Ivy League player of the week, during his junior year, and Ivy League Rookie of the Week each of the first two weeks of the season. He ended his career with 87 goals, 36

Angela Matinale, Class of 2007

Earning 13 Varsity letters through her career, Angela ranks at the top of achievement while at Schreiber. It is also fitting that she be inducted today, as she embodied a strong work ethic, determination to succeed and team effort, no matter the position.

In the fall, playing soccer for 4 years, she earned All-Class as the starting goalkeeper during her sophomore year, finished undefeated in regular season play, and won the Conference V title. She went on to accumulate All-County honors in her junior year, and the team’s MVP award with a total of 117 saves. During her senior year, she was awarded All Class, and a position on the Exceptional Senior Team. In addition, she was the recipient of the Tyler Rauzon Memorial Award.

Basketball was her sport for the winter, and her favorite. As a player since 5, she was the first eighth-grader brought up for the JV team. A participant for 4 Varsity seasons, her

assists, 142 ground balls, and a 47.9 face-off percentage.

The drive and determination is truly remarkable. The principle of hard work is something that has taught him the motivation that he possesses today.

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She had easily established her athletic ability during basketball, so when encouraged to play on the Varsity team as an eighth-grader, there was no question. As a freshman, she won All-Conference honors, and Nassau County Conference II Champions. As a sophomore, she was awarded All-County honors and junior and senior years repeated AllConference nods. She also won the Steadfast Award for her exceptional leadership on the team, and unwavering commitment. Upon graduation, Angela was bestowed the Schreiber Athletic Achievement Award and the Tom Romeo Excellence in Physical Education award.

She went on to play Soccer at Adelphi University, and kept involved with the PW Soccer Club, the Fire and Ice Softball Club and LI Extreme Basketball.

It is obvious that athletics and being a team

John ‘Jack’ Gibbons, Class of 1960

Before there were awards of All-County or All-American, there was participation and pride with the meaning of being on a team, and what it meant to wear your ‘Varsity Jacket’. Such was the experience of Jack Gibbons.

Jack was a frontrunner and decisive player on the football and basketball teams while at Schreiber. As a ’55-’56 freshman, Jack played

member and leader are important aspects of Angela’s life. She majored in Physical Education and has been the Varsity Softball Coach at Oyster Bay, where in 2014, won the NC Class B Championship. She ‘gave back’ to Port, as a volunteer Softball Coach in 2008 and 2009, and served as the JV Coach in 2010. Angela is presently the newly appointed Athletic Director at Lawrence School District. While working on her Administrative Degree, she served as an intern in the Schreiber Athletic Office last summer.

Induction into the Paul D Schreiber High School Hall of Fame certainly recognizes the most honored and skilled athletes. Angela’s commitment to her teammates, the sport, her willingness to help others, her desire to promote athletics and her leadership amongst many athletes only adds to her enormous qualifications for this honor.

on the JV football team. During his sophomore year his leadership was recognized, as he was named captain of both JV football and basketball.

As a junior, Jack excelled in football, earning his first varsity letter and duplicated it with his participation in basketball. As a senior, Jack rose to earning the same letters for both sports, but also served as captain for both teams. Upon graduation, he received the prestigious Chet McDonough Award.

Sports and academics took Jack initially to University of Colorado and then on to Colby College; graduating in 1964, he participated his junior and senior years playing basketball, earning Varsity letters both years.

In 1964, Jack entered the Navy; his leadership, with the title of Captain, was a Vietnam Veteran. His passion for sports, allowed him to participate while in the military, as he was named captain of the basketball team at the US Navy Base in Sasebo, Japan. It was there that he received his first honors as a team member, besides a ‘letter’, as he was named to play in the All-Armed Forces Japan

Basketball Tournament in 1965. They were Team Champions, he was named Tournament MVP, as the Tournament scoring leader.

Post-Navy, Jack was hired by the Port Washington School District as a Social Studies Teacher at Weber Jr. High. As a treasured teacher, he taught from 1971-1974 before moving ‘out east’ to Cutchogue, where he was hired at the Mattituck Junior Senior High School.

Although a gifted and well-liked teacher in Mattituck, his passion for sports returned, as he became a coach in 1982 for all four seasons at the school; Jr. High boys’ soccer and basketball, girls’ basketball and co-ed track. He said that his career as an athlete “meant so much more than just playing sports. It was an educational experience that taught me about self-discipline, team work, the value of pushing oneself to excel, sportsmanship, and so many other values that we all should value. Coaching was an opportunity to move student learning from the classroom to the athletic field, as a means to enhance character development.”

Jack retired from teaching in 2002, and became an adjunct Professor for Long Island University. He has written and published a book, a primer on climate change entitled Human-Caused Global Warming and Climate Change: Understanding the Science, where he has taken the science of this difficult, yet pertinent issue, and made it accessible to teachers, students and policy-makers.

Senior Citizens Invited To Pride In Port Luncheon

One of the favorite events that take place each year during Pride in Port is a luncheon honoring the community’s senior citizens. This year’s Pride in Port celebration will be held on Saturday, September 23. The senior luncheon, which will be held in the Schreiber High School cafeteria, begins at 12:30 p.m. immediately following the parade.

Schreiber High School cheerleaders have graciously volunteered to serve lunch to the senior citizens who attend the luncheon.

For the first time, in lieu of live entertainment, the Pride in Port committee has instead decided to offer free bingo with great prizes to the seniors attending the luncheon.

Schreiber High School is located at 101 Campus Drive and the cafeteria is to the left of the main entrance to the building. Reservations required. Luncheon limited to 100 people. Please call 516-883-6656 to reserve a spot for lunch and with questions.

The Pride in Port committee thanks Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International

Realty, S.F. Falconer’s Florist and The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for generously sponsoring the senior luncheon.

Bus transportation is available to and from the parade and luncheon. The bus will leave the Port Washington Adult Activities Center located at 80 Manorhaven Boulevard at 10:30 a.m. There is ample parking in the Center lot. The bus will make a stop at the bus stop in front of Landmark on Main Street at 10:45 a.m. and arrive at the LIRR Station at 11 a.m., where there will be special seating to view the Pride in Port parade. When the parade ends, the bus will bring seniors to the Schreiber cafeteria for the luncheon. Afterwards, the bus will take the seniors back to the railroad station, the Landmark building, and the Senior Center. In the event of inclement weather, call 516-883-6656 for a revised bus schedule directly to Schreiber High School for the luncheon.

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Senior citizens enjoy a wonderful free luncheon and music during the 2022 Pride in Port Senior Luncheon. (Contributed photo)

Something For Everyone At Pride In Port’s Expanded Family Fun Day

Immediately following the Pride in Port parade on Saturday, September 23, Campus Drive will host a Homecoming Football Game on the turf field and Family Fun Day inside of and surrounding the track.

A new Food Court Village featuring food trucks and booths will be located in the parking lot between Weber and the track from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. The delicious choices include All-American Wonton, The Boss, No Good Burger Joint, Philly Pretzel Factory, Rosie’s Grilled Cheese, Smusht, Sweet Love Company, Yummy Gyro, and possibly more!

Starting at 12:30 p.m., Family Fun Day’s traditional rides and activities will be expanded from previous years. Rides are free; there is a nominal fee for some activities.

For senior citizens, there is a free luncheon in the Schreiber cafeteria, followed by free bingo. Call 883-6656 to reserve a space and inquire about a free Town of North Hempstead bus.

Schreiber’s homecoming football game starts at 2:00 p.m. versus Hempstead High School. Also new this year, the Pride in Port committee has organized a cornhole tournament and square dancing. Starting at 3:00 p.m., the cornhole tournament will take place on the field between Schreiber and Weber, challenging teams of children or adults and children to play for their elementary school, middle school house, or high school team/club activity. Each game is $10 per team. The winning elementary school, middle school house and high school club/team will win five cornhole sets.

At 5:15 p.m., after cornhole has ended, the field will be the site of free line dancing and square dancing. Everyone can participate regardless of age. Come with a partner or by yourself and get matched up!

Go Port!

—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

Bounce houses. (Photo by Pam Monfort)

Face painting. (Photo from Debbie Greco)

Enjoying the bounce house. (Photo by Pam Monfort)

Port Athletic Upgrades

BY DANIEL GREILSHEIMER editors@antonmediagroup.com

This summer, several athletics facilities within the Port Washington school district have seen major improvements.

One of the projects centered around the track. Long in need of repairs due its heavy use across all three high school athletic seasons—cross country in the fall and track and field in the winter and spring, the track was completely resurfaced and relined.

The second large-scale renovation revamped the tennis courts, filling in the cracks on the playing surface.

“That [the tennis court renovation] was made in anticipation of having the courts

completely ripped up and redone as a capital project next summer, so this was a temporary repair that will help the courts last for the upcoming school year,” said Nick Schratwieser, the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics in the district.

As opposed to the track restoration, which had been planned for several years, the tennis courts fix came together more quickly.

“The tennis courts [project] was something that kind of developed over the course of the last two years. As the school district plans for future projects, the district understood that in order to be able to play on the courts in the current state

that they are prior to a complete redo of the courts, they needed to be professionally, temporarily fixed,” said Schratwieser.

Aside from the facility upgrades at the track and tennis courts, new wrestling mats were installed in the Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School fitness room, Rogue Fitness jump boxes were purchased for the Paul D. Schreiber High School weight room and new championship banners are being hung in the Schreiber gym.

“So we’re updating all the old felt banners that were hanging. They’re going to be updated to some really exciting, innovative vinyl banners, so it’s going to give an updated look to the Schreiber gym,” said Shratwieser. “And then we’re going to

be celebrating all of our teams that have won either a Long Island championship or a state championship. [They are] going to have an individual banner that’s going to get hung in the Schreiber gym to really commemorate that accomplishment.”

“I’m really just excited about seeing all the student athletes back out on campus. It feels like the school year just ended but, you know, it’s been a while since we’ve seen our fall teams,” said Schratwieser. “I love the fall season because it’s the start of a new year, and I think the teams that we have on campus, we expect to do really well, building on the success that we’ve had in previous seasons.”

New wrestling mats for the fitness room. New track lines. New Rogue Fitness jump boxes added to the weight room. (Photos from the Offiicial Instagram account of the Port Washington School Athletic Department | @portwashad)

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23

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Travel Planning

covers medical emergencies and trip cancellations ensures peace of mind throughout your journeys. Look for policies that are tailored to seniors and consider your specific health requirements when making your selection.

When planning for travel after retirement, consider the mode of transportation that aligns with your preferences and physical abilities. Cruises, for instance, offer a relaxed way to explore multiple destinations without the hassle of frequent packing and unpacking.

Train journeys can provide scenic and leisurely travel experiences, while air travel remains a convenient option for reaching far-flung corners of the world.

Integrating a sense of purpose into your travel plans can add a meaningful dimension to your post-retirement adventures. Consider incorporating volunteer opportunities or educational experiences into your itinerary. Engaging with local communities through volunteering can provide a deep sense

of fulfillment, while participating in workshops or cultural exchanges can enrich your understanding of the places you visit.

As you plan for travel during retirement, also think about how your trips can strengthen connections with loved ones. Invite family members or friends to join you on specific journeys, creating opportunities for shared memories and quality time together. Multigenerational travel can bridge generational gaps and provide a unique

way for family members to bond.

Planning for travel after retirement involves a blend of preparation, flexibility, and purpose. With careful financial planning, a sense of adventure, and the willingness to adapt to unexpected twists, your post-retirement travels can become some of the most rewarding and cherished experiences of your life. From fulfilling lifelong dreams to embracing new cultures, the world is yours to explore and savor at your own pace.

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The Benefits Of Being A Social Butterfly

your physical health. The camaraderie and shared goals in these activities make exercising more enjoyable and sustainable.

5. Emotional Support

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Retirement opens the door to a new chapter of life, one that offers the freedom to explore new activities, pursue passions, and spend quality time on your own terms. Among the many enriching opportunities that retirement brings, staying socially active stands out as a vital aspect with a plethora of benefits. Engaging in social interactions and maintaining connections with others can contribute significantly to your overall well-being and enhance the quality of your post-retirement years.

1. Enhanced Mental Health

Socializing after retirement has a positive impact on mental well-being. Engaging in conversations, sharing experiences, and participating in group activities stimulate your mind and keep it active. Regular social interactions can help prevent feelings of isolation, loneliness, and depression, which sometimes accompany major life changes like retirement.

2. Sense of Purpose

Staying social provides a sense of purpose and belonging. When you’re part of a community, whether it’s through clubs, volunteer work, or social gatherings, you feel valued and needed. Contributing your time, skills, and knowledge to others can give your life a renewed sense of meaning and fulfillment.

3.

Lifelong Learning

Being social often involves learning from others. Engaging in conversations with diverse individuals exposes you to different perspectives, new ideas, and a wealth of knowledge. Whether you’re discussing books, world events, or personal experiences, each interaction presents an opportunity to learn and grow.

4. Physical Well-being

Social engagement encourages physical activity and a healthier lifestyle. Participating in group exercises, dance classes, or outdoor activities with friends can motivate you to stay active and maintain

Retirement can bring its share of adjustments and challenges. Having a strong social network provides a support system to lean on during times of stress or uncertainty. Friends, family members, and social acquaintances can offer encouragement, empathy, and practical advice when needed.

6. Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline

Regular social interactions have been linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. Engaging in conversations and social activities that require mental effort can help keep your brain sharp and functioning optimally.

7. Increased Happiness

The company of others often leads to increased feelings of happiness and contentment. Laughter, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging contribute to a positive emotional state. Building and maintaining friendships in retirement can lead to a more joyful and fulfilling life.

8. Expansion of Social Circle

Retirement offers the time and freedom to meet new people and expand your social circle. Joining clubs, hobby groups, or taking classes exposes you to individuals who share your interests, making it easier to form meaningful connections.

9.

Opportunities for Adventure

Social connections can open doors to exciting adventures and new experiences. Friends may invite you to travel, explore new places, or try activities you’ve never considered. These opportunities can add a sense of excitement and exploration to your retirement years.

10.

Longevity

Research has shown that individuals who maintain strong social connections tend to live longer and enjoy a higher quality of life. The emotional and physical benefits of being social can contribute to an overall healthier and more fulfilling retirement journey.

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Senior Citizen Clubs, Centers And Recreational Programs

There are more than 250 clubs and centers located throughout the County which provide programs that offer opportunities for productive and satisfying use of leisure hours. Information on meeting time and place of groups in local communities can be obtained from:

Nassau County Office For The Aging (516) 227-8959

Nassau County Senior Center Network

Funded by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, and operated by voluntary non-profit agencies, these Centers provide nutritious lunches, transportation, social, educational and recreational programs. Learn more.

Nassau County Office For The Aging— Wellness Programs

The Nassau County Office for the Aging funds varied recreational and wellness programs at some clubs and centers in the County.

For information on activities and schedules, contact: (516) 539-0150

Nassau County Department Of Parks, Recreation And Museums

This department coordinates special

programs and facilities for senior citizens at many Nassau County parks. For information, call:

Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums

Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (516) 572-0200

Town And City Recreation Programs

Each town and city conducts recreation

programs, trips and various other services and activities for their residents. For further details, contact:

Town of Hempstead

Department of Senior Enrichment

200 North Franklin Street, Hempstead (516) 485-8100

Town of North Hempstead

Department of Community Services

1601 Marcus Avenue, Manhasset (516) 869-6311

Town of Oyster Bay

Department of Community Services

Division of Senior Citizen Services

977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa (516) 797-7900

City of Glen Cove

Office of Senior Services

130 Glen Street, Glen Cove (516) 759-9610

Long Beach Recreation Department Magnolia Boulevard and West Bay Drive, Long Beach (516) 431-3890

Catholic Charities

Recreational Services

For Senior Citizens

Staff provides assistance to interested individuals in the organization and development of Senior Adult Clubs and refers individuals to clubs for membership. For further information, contact:

Bi-County Alliance of Senior Clubs

90 Cherry Lane, Hicksville (516) 733-7051

Visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/3293/ for-seniors for more services, programs and resources in Nassau County.

—Information compiled by Chrisy Hinko

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Managing Your Expenses

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Retirement marks a significant shift in one’s financial landscape. The transition from a regular paycheck to relying on savings and investments can be both liberating and challenging. Managing expenses after retirement requires careful planning, prudent decision-making, and a clear understanding of your financial goals and limitations. By adopting a proactive approach and implementing effective strategies, you can navigate your post-retirement finances with confidence and security.

Assess Your Financial Situation

The first step in managing expenses after retirement is to assess your financial situation comprehensively. Take stock of your retirement savings, pensions, Social Security benefits, and any other sources of income. Factor in your regular expenses

such as housing costs, healthcare, insurance premiums, utilities, and daily living expenses. By understanding the inflows and outflows of your finances, you can create a clear picture of your financial standing.

Create a Realistic Budget

Crafting a detailed budget tailored to your post-retirement life is paramount. This budget should align with your financial goals and reflect your changing priorities. Start by categorizing your expenses into fixed and discretionary categories. Fixed expenses encompass necessities like housing, healthcare, and utilities, while discretionary expenses cover leisure activities, travel, and entertainment. Creating a budget ensures that you allocate funds wisely and avoid overspending, helping your retirement savings last longer.

Prioritize Essential Expenses

As you manage expenses after retirement, it’s crucial to prioritize essential expenses. Healthcare costs often increase with age, so ensure you have adequate coverage

and understand the terms of your health insurance. Additionally, prioritize housing costs, as your living situation can significantly impact your financial stability. Consider downsizing or relocating if it aligns with your financial goals and lifestyle.

Reduce Debt

Entering retirement with outstanding debts can put unnecessary strain on your finances. Focus on reducing high-interest debts such as credit card balances and personal loans. By paying off debts before retirement or developing a repayment plan, you can free up funds for other essential expenses and activities you’ve been looking forward to enjoying during retirement.

Diversify Your Investments

Investment diversification is a key strategy for managing expenses after retirement. While you may have shifted to a more conservative investment portfolio, it’s essential to strike a balance between risk and return. Diversifying your investments across various asset classes can help protect your savings from market volatility while providing the

potential for growth.

Monitor Withdrawal Rates

Determining a sustainable withdrawal rate from your retirement savings is a critical aspect of managing expenses. The four percent rule, which suggests withdrawing four percent of your initial

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retirement portfolio and adjusting for inflation annually, is a common guideline. However, personal circumstances and market conditions can influence this rate. Regularly review your portfolio’s performance and adjust your withdrawal rate accordingly to ensure your funds endure through your retirement years.

Be Mindful of Tax Implications

Understanding the tax implications of your financial decisions is essential in managing expenses after retirement. Different income sources, such as Social Security benefits, pensions, and withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts, can be taxed differently. Explore strategies to minimize your tax burden, such as Roth conversions or timing withdrawals strategically.

Embrace Frugality Wisely

While frugality can be a valuable approach to managing expenses, it’s essential to strike a balance between enjoying your retirement and being mindful of spending. Evaluate each expense to

determine if it aligns with your priorities and brings you joy. Making conscious spending choices can help you derive more satisfaction from your expenses and ensure you’re allocating funds to experiences that matter most to you.

Stay Adaptable

Flexibility is key in managing expenses after retirement. Unexpected events, market fluctuations, and evolving priorities can impact your financial situation. Regularly review your budget, investment portfolio, and financial goals. Adjust your plans as needed to accommodate changes and ensure your financial security remains intact.

Managing expenses after retirement requires careful planning, disciplined budgeting, and a proactive mindset. By assessing your financial situation, creating a realistic budget, prioritizing essential expenses, and making informed financial decisions, you can enjoy your retirement years with confidence and peace of mind. Remember that your retirement journey is unique, and by tailoring your strategies to your individual circumstances, you can create a fulfilling and financially stable post-work life.

The Over 50 Fair will amaze the large crowd of Long Island Baby Boomers and seniors who will attend this year’s event. The Over 50 Fair returns to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More than 25 classes will be presented, including some very unusual offerings:

• Dream interpretation

• Ghost hunting

• “Manage your money without your honey”

• How to improve your dating and sex life after 50

• “How my positive attitude helped me beat breast cancer”

Additional classes will include Social Security, stress reduction, a comedy show, a dance demonstration, Medicare, and yoga.

In addition to the classes, there will be more than 80 businesses and organizations promoting a diverse assortment of local products and services, including health and wellness, travel, attorneys, jewelry, and assisted living options.

Local beauty queens from the Ms. New York Senior America pageant, including 2023 winner Mae Caime, RN, 2015 winner CJ Marie, and 2010 winner Elisabeth Zamarelli, Ph.D. will be in attendance.

This year’s event will feature a blackjack table with “funny money” where attendees can play the popular casino game.

In the Singles Lounge, singles can

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relax, mingle, win a free matchmaking membership and maybe meet their “special someone.” A free photo booth with props will also be available.

Admission tickets, which include access to all classes, exhibitors, and attractions are $5 online, $7 at the door, and free for Veterans with ID. Those who pre-pay will receive a special raffle ticket at registration. The Hilton Long Island/Huntington is located at 598 Broadhollow Road (Rt. 110), Melville, just south of the Long Island Expressway. Free valet parking will be available at the rear (Grand Ballroom) entrance. Visit www.Over50Fair.com for more information on this and future events. —Submitted by the Over 50 Fair

The Carpenter’s Superstition

The story of the upside-down spindle in staircase construction

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Not long ago, my cat, Alice, more affectionately known as “the marshmallow,” was taunting the dog and leading her on a chase through the house. She ran to her favorite “safe base” when they normally play this game, to the stairs leading up to the second floor, on her favorite step that puts her just above the dog’s eye level. These two continued to do battle for a few minutes longer until Alice realized she was losing and the game was not fun anymore. She knocked one of the spindles out of the railing trying to fit her fluffy body through the opening between spindles where she had made dozens of escapes from previously.

As I examined the destruction and wondering if it would be an easy fix, I noticed that all of the spindles along the handrail were not identical. The design carved along the length of each one was just slightly different, not obvious at a simple glance. I began asking a few carpenter friends about this inconsistency and was intrigued to learn that it is not a mistake or a show of poor carpentry skills.

In the realm of construction, where precision and skill meet innovation, traditions and superstitions have managed to find their place, often adding a touch of mystique to the practical art of building. One such intriguing belief is the carpenter’s superstition of turning one spindle upside down when constructing a staircase. This seemingly whimsical practice is steeped in history, symbolism and a touch of the supernatural.

Origins And Symbolism

The origins of the superstition are thought to date back centuries to a time when architecture and spirituality were

intricately intertwined. Staircases, serving as connectors between different levels of a structure, were believed to bridge the earthly realm with the spiritual or ethereal one. In this context, staircases were seen as potential pathways for spirits—both benevolent and malevolent—to traverse between worlds.

To counteract the perceived threat posed by evil spirits, carpenters began the practice of incorporating an upside-down spindle amidst the regular ones in a staircase’s balustrade. This solitary inversion was thought to disrupt the smooth progression of spirits, confusing and warding them off. The spindle, often placed inconspicuously, carried with it a protective significance, aligning the construction with spiritual beliefs.

Superstition and Warding Off Evil

The superstition of the upside-down spindle in staircase construction was based on the belief that evil spirits could only move in straight lines. The disrupted pattern created by the inverted spindle served as a deterrent, preventing these entities from navigating the staircase and infiltrating the living spaces above. In this

way, carpenters sought to create not just functional structures, but ones that offered spiritual security as well.

Duality and Balance

Beyond its supernatural connotations, the superstition also touches on themes of duality and balance. The staircase itself represents a transition between two different states—ascending and descending, going from one level to another. By introducing an element of asymmetry through the upside-down spindle, a balance is created. This balance mirrors the equilibrium desired in both the physical structure and the spiritual protection it offers.

A Fusion of Craftsmanship and Belief

The superstition encapsulates the intersection of craftsmanship and belief, reminding us that construction, though a technical pursuit, is also an art form with cultural and spiritual dimensions. Even in the face of modern skepticism, the tradition persists, showcasing the resilience of folklore and the human tendency to imbue the mundane with meaning.

I spoke to a couple of carpenters and learned three things about this oddity.

Some carpenters told me that, while they know of carpentry superstitions, their clients prefer consistency instead of seemingly errored or mismatched shapes, sizes and out-of-order. Several carpenters had never heard of this homebuilding superstition.

One carpenter told me that his reasoning for installing one spindle upside-down or purposely adding inconsistencies in his work is rooted in his personal religious beliefs. He said Jesus was a carpenter and only Jesus is perfect.

Enduring Traditions

As construction practices have evolved over time, the superstition of the upside-down spindle has endured, often passed down through generations of carpenters. In an age where science and technology dominate the construction industry, this tradition stands as a testament to the enduring power of cultural beliefs. While some may view it as a mere curiosity, others continue to uphold it, recognizing its historical and symbolic importance.

Cultural Variations

It’s worth noting that this superstition, li ke many others, can have variations across different cultures and regions. While the core concept of using an inverted spindle for protection remains consistent, the specific reasons, rituals and beliefs associated with it may differ.

The superstition of turning one spindle upside down when building a staircase is a example of how cultural beliefs and practical craftsmanship can merge. This practice, rooted in ancient spirituality and protective symbolism, offers a glimpse into the connection of the physical and spiritual worlds.

Check out Anton Media Group’s special section, Design & Decor, inside your local hometown paper next week for more homebuilding superstitions.

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KIDS CORNER!

A fun craft for this time of year is branch weaving. This craft works best with branches that were freshly trimmed from a tree, but you can do it with ones you find on the ground too, as long as they aren’t rotten.

Materials:

A branch in the shape of the letter “y”

String

Yarn or fabric scraps

Scissors

Glue

A scrub brush (optional; for cleaning)

Take the branch and clean it up a little by rubbing off any dirt or loose bark. You can do this with your hand or a stiff brush. Once your branch is clean, take the string and loop it over the top part of the “y” so it makes lines like a ladder. You can tie off each wrap to keep them tight. When you reach the end of the “y” make a knot around one side and cut off your string.

Next, take your yarn scraps and weave them through your string. Go over and under the strings from one end to the other. Don’t worry too much about getting every string. Just make a pattern that pleases you. If you want, you can push your scraps up to make them tight. This will make the pattern more noticeable.

Once the space between the branches is full of scraps, tuck in all your ends. You can put a dot of glue on each end to make sure they don’t come unraveled.

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Smithsonian‛s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, Gila monsters are one of the few species of venomous lizards on the planet. Rather than injecting venom through hollow fangs like venomous snakes, Gilas have enlarged grooved teeth in the lower jaw. When they bite, their powerful jaws chew the venom in through capillary action along the grooves in these teeth. They are black, patterned along their backs with contrasting pink and orange. The largest lizard in the United States, Gila monsters can measure up to 22 inches in total length. They are desert dwellers, living primarily in Arizona and Mexico, the extreme southeastern corner of California, the southern tip of Nevada and the southwestern corners of Utah and New

Mexico. Their name comes from the Gila River, where the lizards are common. They most often raid nests to prey on small birds and eggs. They can also catch mammals, lizards, frogs, insects and carrion. They can eat up to one-third of their body weight in one meal. They can live 20 or more years in human care, though the record is 36 years. They are most active in the morning, but they spend most of their lives underground. Most of their above ground activity is in

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re not surprised when answers elude you or prizes play hide and seek, but you don’t expect to play such games with your own feelings. Perhaps this week you’ll be stymied about what you’re going through, unable to give it a name, and this is only because it’s new. Stay curious and keep coming back until you know what this is about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your mood: candid. With your lters down, you may reveal things you didn’t mean to, but since you’re living to your own code, the shared information can only liberate you. at’s the bene t of accepting yourself in all honesty. You don’t prefer publicity, but when it happens, it’s no big deal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s perfectly normal to feel unmotivated at times and therefore a silly thing to ght. Get rest when you can because a shining focal point enters your scene this week, which will be wonderfully disruptive. Everything aligns to draw you toward it. You’ll then stop thinking things should be di erent and start living your best life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re so good at prioritizing. You’ll think about what’s actionable, relevant and necessary. ere are things you’re still waiting for, but only with a sliver of your attention. What you put on the front burner needs stirring. e rest you can check in on from time to time with but a glance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be letting go of a problem. is is not the same as solving it. Solving isn’t always required. Dissolving will work better. e issue dissipates and loses meaning. You no longer see it as a negative if you can see it at all. ere’s a promising new place to focus your mind, and it’s exciting to see di erent things take shape in your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). More logical people may think it’s a waste to spend so many hours fantasizing, but they just don’t get it. Your creativity is boundless, and fantasizing unreasonably gives you access to stratospheric ideas. Shoot for the sun. You could hit the moon, or you could hit the oor. But that’s better than shooting for the garbage can and hitting the oor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you don’t feel you can say no to someone, how can you be sure you’re ever really saying yes? Maybe what you’re saying is, “Sure, it’s easier just to do things your way.” You’ll work toward healthy relationships, which include the freedom to thrash out di erences and establish mutually acceptable boundaries.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Consider going easy on yourself and giving yourself participation points instead of only rewarding yourself if you win. Internal harshness creates an energy drain you don’t need this week. Instead, go for a little sugar and self-care to encourage your next incarnation into being.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Emojis can be perceived di erently, not only by di erent people but on di erent platforms and devices. e same will go for other kinds of communication this week. You will prevent misunderstandings by checking in to get clarity about what other people perceive and experience. You’ll bring harmony to your scene.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve expected a lot from yourself and now it’s time to ease up on the demands. Take the break; avoid burnout and injury. Who said you have to be the best at everything? It’s not necessary (and could be detrimental) to always be doing something. Bonus: Someone is very attracted to the way you kick back and have fun.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be presented with a group challenge and may feel a pressure to belong, t in, in uence and the like. Avoid looking at the group as though it’s one entity. Instead, see each person as a separate individual to get to know. And remember, with individuals, everything is negotiable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). ere’s something exciting and attractive about unpredictable people, but ultimately, they could distract you from this opportune moment to make real progress toward your goals. Seek stability. Focus on what you know and can control. In predictable circumstances, you will create brilliant systems and excel.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Pleasure is gratitude and gratitude is pleasure. With these states as one, you’ll continuously live in joy and appreciation. You already have all you need, and once you realize this, you’re unstoppable. You’ll work your talents and they’ll multiply. Polish those and an exponential process kicks in. Whatever shows up, you will use, help or enjoy it. You don’t have to covet, cling to or hoard anything. Relationships get easy; life becomes tidy. You’re somehow both powerful and free.

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might be divided 3-3 and, failing that, the spade finesse might work.

All these possibilities added together make South a huge favorite for the contract. Yet, as the cards lie, he would go down one by pursuing this line of play, since both finesses fail and the clubs break 4-2.

However, South can improve his chances of getting home safely by altering his play slightly. After drawing trump, he should cash the A-K of clubs, in that order, to guard against the possibility that East has the doubleton queen. In the actual case, this safety play succeeds, and South makes the contract.

depends solely on

favorable distribution of a suit or the success of a finesse, all you can do is hope that the Fates will be kind to you. However, some hands that may seem to depend on luck can be salvaged by finding a way to reduce the luck element.

Consider this deal where South is in five diamonds and West leads a heart. East wins and plays another heart, ruffed by South.

There’s no denying that after this start, declarer has an excellent shot at the contract. He can draw trump, play the K-x of clubs and finesse the jack. If the jack wins, he is home free. But even if it loses, the clubs

Note that rejecting the club finesse doesn’t hurt declarer’s chances one bit. If the queen doesn’t appear, South simply leads his remaining club toward the J-6. If West has the queen, or the suit divides 3-3, the contract is home since dummy’s fourth club becomes declarer’s 11th trick.

By playing in this fashion, South makes the contract not only when West has the queen of clubs or the suit breaks 3-3, but also when East has the Q-x. The club finesse should therefore not be attempted.

Note also that if an extra trick cannot be produced in the club suit because East started with four or more clubs to the queen, South still has the spade finesse in reserve.

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Port Washington, NY – This elegant 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Brick Colonial, is gracefully situated adjacent to the Plandome Country Club Golf Course in the enclave of Manhasset Bay Estates which includes beach and mooring rights (with fee). Thoughtfully designed and well appointed, this property epitomizes timeless sophistication and modern comfort. The main level boasts a formal living room, elegant dining room, well-appointed kitchen, powder room, mudroom and an extra room that can be used as a den or an office. The second level features a luxurious primary bedroom with en suite bath. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share another beautifully renovated bath. In addition, there is a large, full basement and detached garage.

The backyard features a graceful brick patio and landscaped grounds overlooking the golf course. This exceptional property marries classic design elements with contemporary amenities, offering a lifestyle of comfort and refinement. Convenient to town and train. MLS# 3500875. $1,399.000.

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On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Manhasset Bay Sportsman’s Club held the annual Richard Peneski Sr. Snapper Derby. All in attendance enjoyed a beautiful morning on Manhasset Bay at the Port Washington Town Dock.

The Snappers were biting this year and lots of kids caught fish. Matthew Russo had the first Snapper for the boys and Sophia Capogna had the first catch for the girls and both were awarded new Rod & Reel Combos. Jacob Scheinberg, Jake Rogowsky, John Franco Capogna, Chase Bria, Nico Biancoviso, Miller Roth, Asher Beatus, Patrick Schuler, Anthony Capogna and Francesca Capogna all registered some nice fish! Ryder Seid registered the most Snappers caught, with six.

All the kids really enjoyed fishing off the dock with their family and friends. Manhasset Bay Sportsman Club provided rods, bait, snacks and drinks that were enjoyed by everybody. Boys and Girls 16 and under received raffle prizes and each participant received a Manhasset Bay Sportsman Club water bottle.

The Manhasset Bay Sportsman’s Club would like to thank the Town of North Hempstead and Duffy’s Bait and Tackle for their contributions and assistance and all the members who assisted with the derby.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Bay Sportsman Club

Snapper Derby at the Port Washington Town Dock. (Contributed photos)

Allen C. Schwab

OBITUARIES

Allen C. Schwab of Manhasset, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 71, following a courageous and private battle with esophageal cancer.

Allen grew up in Plandome Manor, NY and attended Paul D. Schreiber High School. He was a graduate of Villanova University’s School of Business and worked as a technician at Verizon. After 32 years with Verizon, he retired in 2010. In his retirement, he volunteered for the INN Soup Kitchen and worked part-time at the Great Neck Park District’s pool and ice rink.

Allen’s survivors include his wife Cheryl; his daughter Madeleine; his brother Richard (Sharon); his nephew Taylor; and friends from all chapters of his life. A memorial will be held Saturday, September 23rd, 2 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset.

—Submitted by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home

Antonio J Cianciulli

We are saddened to announce the passing of Antonio J Cianciulli, beloved father, husband, and nonno, on August 19, 2023. He fought hard the past year through a difficult battle with cancer. He was 61 years old.

Tony was such a selfless and good hearted soul. He raised his family of two daughters, Nicole and Gina, with his wife Maria. He was the proud owner of Soundview Landscaping in Port Washington with his brother. He loved spending time with all of his family, going to his cabin upstate with his friends and traveling to Italy. He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.

—Submitted by Maria Cianciulli

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

NORTH HEMPSTEAD NEEDS A CAT SHELTER

Cat lovers in the Town of North Hempstead are facing a dire situation. We are the only town on Long Island with no cat shelter; the Town Animal Shelter only admits dogs. We also have the worst program for fixing cats (Trap, Neuter, Release | TNR) of any town. As a basis of comparison, North Hempstead has a once a month program for residents whereas Hempstead fixes cats on a daily basis.

The tragic result of this is huge amounts of cats starving and dying on the streets. The situation started while Jon Kaiman was Supervisor about 15 years prior. Construction on a cat shelter had started when for some reason he stopped it. The contractor sued the town, forcing the town to pay a 130K settlement.

A dedicated group of activists, of which I proudly identify myself, have spoken about this at every town board meeting for quite some time as well as staging protests in front of town hall. North Hempstead is a wealthy town and we are simply asking for humane conditions for cats on the streets. It is crucial to note that residents who don’t turn a blind eye to their suffering are forced to incur large medical costs and TNR costs out of their already overtaxed pockets. We humbly ask all animal lovers to call their representatives and urge them to rectify this situation in an expeditious manner. Too much time has passed and a change in leadership can only help.

—Stuart Kroll, resident of North Hempstead

LEGAL NOTICES

PORT WASHINGTON

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST PATRICIA SALMON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF PETER C. SALMON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 111 Fairfield Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Port Washington, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 4, Block 007, Lot 26-28. Approximate amount of judgment $645,545.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment

Index #603466/2020. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-007629 77083

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Notice of formation of LEARN IT. LIVE IT. LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/15/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 28 Park Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR CIM TRUST 2015-3AG

MORTGAGE-BACKED

NOTES, SERIES 20153AG, Plaintiff AGAINST DOUGLAS HUGH SPADARO, CAROLE A. SCHMIDT-SPADARO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 3, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 49 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 6, Block 5304, Lot 520. Approximate amount of judgment $310,672.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment

Index #000881/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-005470 77371

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

NASSAU COUNTY FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against GAIL M. DIMICCO-CAMPBELL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2018, I will

sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 76 Graywood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050. Sec 4 Block 80 Lot 95 96. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Manorhaven, Township of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $741,791.87 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007861/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders

are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee NY-362.000007-16

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2024 BUDGET HEARING

The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police District will hold the Year 2024 Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at Port Washington Police Headquarters, 500 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, New York 11050

BY ORDER OF POLICE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

JB MEYER

ANGELA LAWLOR MULLINS

BRIAN G. STALEY SR.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Unclaimed Property

A report of Unclaimed amounts of money or other property will be made to the State Comptroller, and that a listing of names of persons appearing to be entitled is on file and open to public inspection at The Port Washington Federal Credit Union (PWFCU), 157 Main St. PW NY 11050.

Such held amounts of money or other property will be paid or delivered to proven entitled parties by PWFCU through September 29, 2023. On or before September 9, 2023, any remaining unclaimed monies or other properties will be paid or delivered to the State Comptroller.

List of Individuals with unclaimed property at PWFCU: Athea Goodman- 100 Shonnard Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 Luisa Inga- 2307 29th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102 Gonzalo Garcia- 30 Makofske Ave, Elmont, NY 11003 9-6-2023-1T-#242495-PORT

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Astrid, a former feral cat, at home in the garden.

(Photo by Amanda Olsen)

JEWISH LIVING CELEBRATED. TOGETHER.

Back To School

Kindergarten Bus Practice

At the end of August, kindergarteners in the Port Washington School District took a ride on the school bus in preparation for the first day of school. Children were greeted by some school staff, then went back on the bus to go home. The school distrct’s first day of school was Tuesday, Sept. 5. (Information and photos from the Port Washington Union Free School District’s Facebook)

Weber Welcomes Incoming Students

Weber Middle School welcomed sixth-graders and new students. The students visited their new school and did a practice run of their schedule in preparation for the first day. Entering middle school means changing classes and using lockers. Having a day to map out the most efficient route to get to classes on time and learn how to open your locker helps take away some first day jitters. The school distrct’s first day of school was Tuesday, Sept. 5. (Information and photos from the Port Washington Union Free School District’s Facebook)

Incoming kindergarteners getting back on the bus.

Excited students.

Students getting off the bus to look at their new school.

Weber teacher helping students and parents find their way around the school.

Student being led to one of their classrooms. Students opening their locker for the first time.

Weber faculty exctied to greet new students.

Children being greeted before getting on the bus.

IN THE NEWS

Mayor Haagenson Hosts Annual Women In Government Luncheon

In mid-August, Village of Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson held her annual Women in Government Luncheon at the Village Hall in Port Washington. Mayor Haagenson started this luncheon in 2019, with the goal of bringing together women in leadership positions throughout Nassau County, in a non-partisan environment. Since then, the luncheon has grown to include women serving in government across Long Island and New York State.

Present at this year’s luncheon were Mary Carter Flanagan, Mayor of Garden City; Barbara Donno, Mayor of Plandome Manor; Sandy Quentzel, Mayor of Roslyn Harbor; Veronica Lurvey, Town of North

Hempstead Councilwoman, Susan Lopatkin, Mayor of Kensington; Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Comptroller; Nyakya Brown, Mayor of South Floral Park; Bonnie Parente, Mayor of East Williston; Pam Panzenbeck, Mayor of Glen Cove; Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislator; Jean Thatcher, Mayor of Huntington; Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor; Nora Haagenson, Mayor of Baxter Estates; Marianne Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman; and Gina Sillitti, New York State Assemblywoman.

—Submitted by the office of Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips

Flamingo Sighting

This summer, Steve Brody was walking his dog, Sasha, right across the water from where the nature walk is on Manhasset Isle in Port Washington when he spotted pink flamingos. “Without exaggeration, it was breathtaking, I just stood there stunned,” Brody said. “I hope they plan to make another visit.”

(Information and photo from Steve Brody, Manhasset Isle)

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Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates will hold a public hearing at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 6, 2023, at the Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050, with respect to: Bill No. 3 of 2023, a proposed local law establishing a new Village Code Chapter 145, “Public Places, Regulation of,” to prohibit certain unsanitary conduct in public places.

The full text of Bill No. 3 of 2023, is available on-line, at the Village website, www. baxterestates.org, and at Village Hall, 315 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050, between 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m., during business days.

Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Meghan Kelly, Village Clerk-Treasurer, at (51 ) 7 7-00 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing.

Dated: Port Washington, New York

August 29, 2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates Meghan Kelly,

Village Clerk-Treasurer

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of North Hempstead - Board of Zoning Appeals

Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals.

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

APPEAL #21420 Angela Ferrante; 112 Huntington Rd., Port Washington, Section 5, Block 60, Lot 31; Zoned Residence-A Variances from 70-32.7, 70-26.A and and 70-208.F to legalize an extension to a shed dormer which is too high and with an eave height that is too high on a non-conforming building. Plans are available for public viewing athttps:// northhempsteadny.gov/bzs Persons interested in viewing the full file may do so by

any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail atBZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov. Additionally, the public may view the live stream of this meeting athttps:// northhempsteadny.gov/ townboardlive.

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

DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals

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Landmark Summerfest

On Sunday, Aug. 27, Landmark on Main Street hosted its free Landmark Summerfest Outdoor Concert at the Sousa Memorial Bandshell.

The concert combined talent from New Orleans and Long Island, featuring members of the New Orleans based Brass-A-Holics in addition to Lil’ Sammy and the Funked Up Daddies, a band local to Port Washington.

More than 300 attendees came to the concert.

Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org to see the schedule for upcoming concerts and shows.

—Information compiled by Julie Prisco

Crowd at Sousa Bandshell. (Photo from the Landmark on Main Street’s Facebook)

Women in Government Luncheon. (Contributed photo)