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April 28, 2022

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Art exhibits on the North Shore

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Cold Spring Harbor High School Class of 2022 seniors Sarah Kiefer and Mathew Hastava are both recipients of the 2022 New York State Association of Health Outstanding Physical Education Student Award. Both students were chosen based upon their exemplary leadership, outstanding character, teamwork, commitment and achievement in physical education.

Sarah, who runs cross-country and winter and spring track, and Mathew, who participates in fencing, are among 114 Long Island students named winners of the Nassau Zone Awards by the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Each year, one male and one female senior student-athlete are recognized in each high school for being outstanding role models.

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Annual car show draws hundreds

East to West Classic Cars hosted its sixth annual Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. The car show and concert featured hundreds of cars of all varieties, live music, raffle prizes and more. The goal of the event is to raise awareness for PTSD and funds for Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit that provides comprehensive services that support the wellbeing of post- 9/11 veterans and active- duty,

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military families and caregivers and families of the fallen. “Each year, we’re blown away with the support of the East to West Classic Cars volunteers and the entire Long Island community,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president of the nonprofit organization in a statement. “Last year’s event was larger than ever coming off the heels of the pandemic, everyone was in great spirits.” — Photos by Cowboy Joe

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Elwood Middle School

Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School

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Magnificent ‘Mary Poppins’

In a show that was two years in the making, Elwood Middle School’s young actors put on a magnificent production of “Mary Poppins” on April 1 and 2. Starring Margarita Agrawal and Olivia LoBue on respective days, playing the title character, the musical was directed and produced by Lindsay Brady, Joanna Capitelli, Denise Crean, Karen

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Maggio, Alex Wightman and Carolyn Zielinski. “This show was first scheduled to be performed in March 2020, just six days after schools closed,” said Principal Christina Moran. “Some of our eighth graders were other characters two years ago as sixth graders, so it was so good to finally have them perform it in front of a live audience.”

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Tradition continues

On March 7, Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District renewed its time-honored tradition of hosting an in-person Fourth Grade Parent Band Night. The evening began with opening remarks from Superintendent Rory Manning and K-12 Music Department coordinator Dan Bilawsky. Fourth grade band director Courtney Kassinger then spoke about the outstanding work that these first-year student-musicians have been doing, shared a video featuring the students and provided information and strategies to help guide them down a path of continued success in music.

Band members from fifth to twelfth grade served as guest speakers, sharing their positive experiences in the program and offering different viewpoints about the many aspects of Harborfields’ band programs. “After being forced to cancel this event in 2020 and sharing a video in 2021, I was thrilled to be able to hold Fourth-Grade Parent Band Night in person this year,” Kassinger said. “It was wonderful to have the beginning band students and parents at TJL to discuss the incredible things in store for them both later in this year and in the future.”

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Winning question

Northport High School student Luke Frisoli is helping push the scientific community forward through a not so simple question for scientists and professors: “In your experience as educators, to what realistic extent does higher education propagate popular acceptance of scientific principles and remediation of anti-scientific sentiments?” “Celebrating Science in a Fractured Society,” an event from Stony Brook University in conjunction with the Della Pietra Family and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics, was held on April 12. To start a conversation of how science can bring about change and curiosity,

the event allowed high school students to submit questions for the speakers, which included some of the world’s most prominent scientists and pioneers in their fields — Neil deGrasse Tyson, S. James Gates, Jr., Brian Greene, David J. Gross, Clifford V. Johnson and the Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson. Several seniors in teacher Greg Guido’s IB Physics course submitted questions in the contest, with Luke Frisoli’s question being accepted. His selection earned him and his family VIP seats to the event along with a $100 prize. He was able to ask his question live during the event and was one of only two students selected.

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Musical knowledge

Fresh off their performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center the previous evening, the Stamps Jazz Quintet and Frost Septet from the University of Miami came to Harborfields High School on March 22 to perform for the school’s band students and share some wisdom about college life. Working under esteemed director Chuck Bergeron, these ensembles, played original music, fielded different questions from students and brought some Harborfields High School Jazz

Band members up for a celebratory jam session to conclude their presentation. “Experiences like this enrich the lives of our students by expanding their knowledge and understanding of music, broadening their interests and opening their eyes to different possibilities,” said K-12 Music Department Coordinator and Jazz Band Director Dan Bilawsky. “I’m so pleased that we were able to bring these bands out here and create this experience for our students.”

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Suozzi announces more than $33M for LI Sound

On April 21, representatives from local environmental groups joined U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) at Sea Cliff Municipal Beach for an announcement affecting the Long Island Sound. Suozzi said he helped deliver more than $33 million of federal funds that will be allocated for the Sound and environmental cleanup projects across the Island and Northeast Queens. Out of this allocation, $300,000 will be used for shellfish seeding of Hempstead Harbor, Oyster Bay and Huntington Harbor to purchase approximately 10 million seed clams to be placed in the three harbors. The clams will be strategically placed in areas where they will not only filter the water, but also produce sufficient larvae to greatly expand those populations well into the future. “Community Project Funding allows members of Congress to request funding to support specific community projects that will have the most real-life impacts in their districts,” Suozzi said. “Of the eight projects that I secured in the federal budget, five of them are environmental cleanup and restoration projects. I have devoted a significant part of my past 25 years in public service to cleaning up the pollution, dramatically reducing nitrogen, modernizing sewage treatment plants, and restoring shellfishing in our local waters. Since coming to Congress in 2017, I have fought for and successfully helped increase federal funding by 900% to clean up and restore the

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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was joined by representatives from local environmental groups on April 21. The congressman announced millions in funds for Long Island Sound cleanup projects. Photo from Suozzi’s office

Long Island Sound. This $33 million, one of the largest single federal investments in environmental cleanup and restoration across Long Island and Northeast Queens, will go a long way in restoring and improving the Long Island Sound for generations to come.” The funding is part of the federal budget signed into law last month. It represents one of the largest single federal investments in

environmental cleanup and restoration across Long Island and Northeast Queens. Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, at the press conference, called the funding a reason to celebrate. “Long Island Sound is a natural treasure that offers all segments of society the opportunity to enjoy fishing, swimming, beach-filled days,

and water-based family activities,” she said. “Restoration efforts are working and the Sound is getting cleaner. Increased funding will help us continue progress on reducing nitrogen pollution, filtering stormwater runoff and restoring wetlands. It will also help us address new challenges to the Sound including impacts from climate change, invasive species and plastic pollution.” — Rita J. Egan

County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi reflects on her first few months in office BY STEPHANIE BONTEMPI It is truly an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to represent the people of the 18th Legislative District in Suffolk County. The 18th District is an absolute jewel, with a diverse population, vibrant businesses, great schools and natural beauty — essentially a great place to live, work and recreate. When I was sworn into office just a few short months ago, I knew that the responsibility attached to the job was enormous, but I was — and remain — hopeful that by listening to the residents and by working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, great things are possible. From the very start, I have made the protection of our environment — particularly water quality — and its attendant fragile ecosystems a priority. For this very reason, as soon as I had the opportunity, I met with officials and various environmental groups to

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determine the most environmentally sensitive areas in my district and what could be done to protect and/or improve them. In this same vein, I began the process of acquiring an enormous piece of open space currently owned by the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Open space is vitally important to all of us for a number of reasons. Chief among the benefits are the preservation of flora and fauna. However, another benefit of public open space is its ability to instill an appreciation of nature in all of us and provide a place to disconnect from an increasingly hectic world healthily. Another issue important to me, and I believe to everyone, is transparency in government. This should not just be a “buzz word” but something that we facilitate in real terms. For example, sometimes, our laws are written in a manner that obscures their true intent. Case in point, is our county’s law concerning term limits. As you may recall, there was quite a stir not too long ago concerning the gray

areas here. I will be clarifying the language of the law to ensure that its true intent is realized — to put limitations on elected officials and keep power in the hands of the people. In addition to working on the abovereferenced priorities, I have met with a variety of civic groups, school officials and local nonprofits to get the best overview of existing and developing issues that need attention. For example, one civic group indicated a need for public education on the process of the public effectuating changes pertaining to our roadways. Therefore, I have set up an upcoming presentation at a local public library with state, county and town officials who will provide an overview of the process and take questions. From Huntington Station to the very tips of Lloyd Harbor and Eaton’s Neck, from Cold Spring Harbor to East Northport, I want to hear from everyone and make sure their voice is heard in county government. I want to stress

Stephanie Bontempi is Suffolk County Legislator in the 18th District. Photo from Bontempi’s office

that my office has an open door policy, and I look forward to the weeks and months ahead.

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port called the police to report that a wallet containing credit cards was removed from a vehicle parked in front of the home on April 20. Charges were later made on the card.

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■ Four women entered Dick’s Sporting Goods on Jericho Turnpike in Commack on April 22 and allegedly stole numerous Nike clothing worth approximately $2,000.

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Road in Commack on April 17, broke a lock on the video game case and allegedly stole 12 SONY PS4 video games worth $586.

■ Two women entered Dick’s Sporting Goods

on Jericho Turnpike in Commack on April 22, allegedly removed two backpacks from the shelf, and stuffed them with clothing before walking out of the store. The merchandise was valued at approximately $500.

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■ Ulta Beauty, Veterans Memorial Highway,

Commack called the police on April 17 to report that a man entered the store, removed 10 Chanel women fragrances from the shelf and allegedly walked out without paying. The merchandise was valued at $1064.

■ Shoprite on Garet Place in Commack called the police on April 18 to report that a woman allegedly stole 5 Zyrtec and 3 Allegra bottles worth $344.

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■ A woman shopping at BJ’s Wholesale Club on Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack on April 20 reported that a man allegedly stole her wallet from an unattended shopping cart.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly used stolen credit cards. A wallet containing credit cards was stolen from Au Bon Pain in Melville on April 7 at approximately 12:30 p.m. The cards were later used by a man to purchase an Apple Watch at Wireless Shack, located at 1167 Deer Park Ave. in North Babylon. April 18 and allegedly stole Wi-Fi routers worth $1,679.

■ Target on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station called the police on April 21 to report a shoplifter. A woman allegedly stole 16 market items, 5 pharmacy items and one bedding item worth $188. Kings Park ■ A resident on Main Street in Kings Park

called the police on April 20 to report that someone stole their dirt bike from their property on April 20. The vehicle, a yellow 2014 Suzuki DR-Z, was valued at $3,000.

Huntington Station Smithtown ■ Target on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington ■ A resident on Ledgewood Drive in

Station reported a shoplifter on April 19. A woman allegedly stole clothing and groceries and cleaning supplies worth approximately $120.

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Commack reported a shoplifter on April 22. A woman allegedly attempted to steal 44 assorted home goods valued at $828. She was arrested at the door.

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Centerport ■ A resident on Lakeside Drive in Center-

Smithtown called the police to report that his 2017 Nissan Ultima with multiple tools inside was stolen on April 19. The vehicle, which was unlocked and had the keys inside, was valued at $20,000.The tools were valued at $2,000. — COMPILED BY HEIDI SUTTON

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Councilmembers host Earth Day event

Huntington councilmembers Joan Cergol and Sal Ferro, shown above on the right, hosted free Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23 along with co-sponsors the Town of Huntington, Covanta and not-for-profit Starflower Experiences. It was the first time the event was held at the park and included hands-on activities, raffles and giveaways. Activities included a marine touch tank operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County; an exhibit of formerly wild animals hosted by Volunteers for Wildlife; water chemistry and conservation demonstrations by the Town of Huntington Maritime Department; garden planting, composting, and beekeeping demonstrations by Starflower Experiences, and face painting and arts and crafts booths

All participants received a raffle ticket with the chance to win electric-powered landscaping equipment courtesy of a $2,500 donation from Covanta, including a string trimmer/leaf blower combo kit, a compost tumbler with a cart, a lawn mower, and a pressure washer. Several event attendees also took home a birdhouse courtesy of Love of Learning Montessori School in Centerport. The town’s Planning Department distributed bare root tree saplings, provided by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, to everyone in attendance, and volunteers from the Robert M. Kubecka Memorial Town Garden gave away vegetable and flower seedlings. The event also provided free paper shredding, e-waste and medical pill disposal services. — Photos by Media Origin

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Harborﬁelds falls to Panthers

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After trailing Harborfields by two goals in the opening quarter the Miller Place Panthers clawed their way back and traded the lead for a 7-7 tie at the end of the third quarter. Miller place senior Anthony Bartolotto scored his fourth goal of the game in the final 12 minutes of play to hold off Harborfields, for the 9-8 victory in a Div II matchup at home April 26. Harborfields senior Luke DeRosa led his team with 3 goals, Hunter Droskoski stretched the net twice and teammates

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Ethan Radecki, Dylan Wolf and Brendan Hohner each scored. Anthony Bartolotto topped the scoring chart for the Panthers with four goals, seniors Devon Duchnokski and Jack Davis both scored and teammates Robby Cunningham, Nick Oliva and Scotty Seymour had one goal each. The win lifts the Panthers to 6-3 in their division while the loss drops Harborﬁelds to 3-6. The Tornadoes retake the ﬁeld with a match up against West Islip April 30 at noon and the Panthers host Comsewogue May 3 at 4:30 p.m. Photos by Bill Landon

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Pictured clockwise from above, Harborfields senior Carmine Pittelli drives on Miller Place senior James Sternberg; Harborfields senior Ethan Radecki scoops up a loose ball in front of the net in a road game against Miller Place; Miller Place co-captain Anthony Bartolotto (L) forces a turnover.

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Kathleen Cavanagh

Kathleen Cavanagh died peacefully at her home in Alameda, California. on Nov. 18, 2021, at the age of 78. She was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Northport, the daughter of Kathleen O’Connor Cavanagh and Raymond Cavanagh. A graduate of Northport High School, Kath, as she wished to be called, graduated from the New York State University at Delhi, New York. Upon moving to California, she became a food service supervisor for San Francisco State College and then The Western Region’s Greyhound Post Houses where her love for travel and her independently Obituaries lifestyle were honed by her career responsibilities. She enjoyed her work at the Community Connection in Santa Cruz, California, and later at the Alameda One Stop Career/AJCC in Alameda, California. Kath visited Texas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Vermont, Canada, Mexico, Iceland and recently, France. When she was younger, she wanted to learn to fly, but was told that she could not because she had diabetes. She then bought a snazzy red sports car and drove it with the top down as often as possible. She learned to throw pots and became a fine potter. She also loved music. Kath leaves many friends and family members who remember her as a creative, kind and courageous person. She is survived by her children, Mathew Cavan Cossman and Michael Connor Cossman and his wife Theresa. She is also survived by Tameka Beadreau, friend and mother of three of her grandchildren. Kath took great pleasure in the lives of her four grandchildren and her great grandchild. Left to honor her life are her siblings Patricia A. Cavanagh Kowalsky (Roger), Thomas R. Cavanagh, Irene M. Cavanagh Katz (Barry), Raymond Michael Cavanagh

(Mary), Joseph P. Cavanagh and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her sister Mary Margaret Cavanagh Drake died on April 2. Family will receive friends Sunday, May 1, at Nolan Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave, Northport, from 3 to 6 p.m. A graveside service will follow on Monday, May 2, at St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East Northport at noon.

Mary Margaret Elizabeth Cavanagh

Mary Margaret Elizabeth Cavanagh passed away April 2 in her Evanston, Illinois, home with her children by her bedside. Mary Margaret, or MM, was born in 1952 in Catskill, New York, to Raymond and Kathleen (née O’Connor) Cavanagh and grew up in Northport. A lifelong reader who knew the poetry in everyday life, her gentle wit was surpassed only by her kindness and generosity. A loyal friend and a fixture on the Evanston lakefront, her smile will be dearly missed by a long list of friends, neighbors, and loved ones. MM was the beloved mother of David, Marjorie and Daniel Drake; cherished sister of Patricia K o w a l s k y (Roger), Thomas Cavanagh (the late Ruth “Sandy” Rosenberg), the late Kathleen Cavanagh, Irene Katz (Barry), Raymond Michael Cavanagh (Mary), and Joseph Cavanagh; doting aunt of Matthew, Michael, Max, Sean, Eric, Ryan, Andrew, Bridget, and Peter; and steadfast friend to many more. Family will receive friends Sunday, May 1, at Nolan Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave, Northport, from 3 to 6 p.m. A graveside service will follow on Monday, May 2, at St. Philip Neri Cemetery, East Northport at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Brandon Free Public Library in Brandon, Vermont. Donations can be mailed to: BFPL, 4 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT 05733 or made online at www.brandonpubliclibrary.org.

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“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed.” — William Faulkner The founding of this nation would have been impossible without letters to the press. In 1776, Thomas Paine had captured the spirit of his times and wrote the most influential pamphlet of the American Revolution, “Common Sense.” Paine was not writing to the powers that be. Rather, he addressed his essay “to the inhabitants of America.” The Revolution was fought and won because ordinary Americans — people like Paine — had ideas they believed were worth reading. They wrote down their grievances of British rule and shared them with their countrymen. Through these revolutionary writings, a common folk resurrected an ancient principle: unearthing democracy from the ashes of antiquity. So what happened? Why have we lost touch with this uniquely American tradition? In this Information Age, we find that access to information has become, paradoxically, severely limited. With the introduction of the internet, we were sold the hope that new technologies would educate the masses, that instant messaging and social media would create a wider forum for democratic participation. While this has happened, our era also is marked by censorship and misinformation. Americans no longer trust their institutions. Everywhere we look, we find politicians who disregard our interests and tech executives who monitor and monetize our activity online. Globally, powerful interests invest billions every year to restrict access to information and keep the people in the dark. Our technologies have become the instruments of autocrats, used to subvert democracy rather than promote it. To the readers of TBR News Media and the people throughout this community, do not put your faith in tech moguls to represent you fairly. Regular people are left not knowing what to believe and what are the facts. This is why letters to the editor in newspapers are so crucial. Democracy depends on ordinary Americans speaking truth to power. We must remember the example of Paine and be unafraid to let our opinions be heard. We must present our own unique ideas to our fellow Americans, reopening the robust political exchanges of the past. The staff of TBR News Media welcomes letters. Write to us because our democracy requires it.

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Happy 188th anniversary Long Island Rail Road Let us all wish a happy 188th federal taxpayer-generated dollars anniversary to the Long Island Rail have subsidized both the capital and Road. operating costs for the LIRR. This On April 24, 1834, the Long Island included paying for many capital Rail Road was officially chartered by the State of New York. In 1900, the Pennsylvania Railroad bought a controlling interest as part of its plan for direct access to Manhattan which began on Sept. 8, 1910. The Pennsylvania Railroad subsidized the LIRR into the late 1940s. This provided the financial basis for support of expansion and upgrades to service and infrastructure. At the end of World War II, there began a decline of our LIRR with a corresponding loss of farebox revenues. The Pennsylvania Railroad began to reduce financial support as well. This played a part in the LIRR going into receivership in 1949. In recognition of the role the LIRR played in the economy of both Larry Penner Long Island and New York City, New York State began providing financial assistance to the LIRR in improvements on the Port Jefferson the 1950s and 1960s. Branch. In 1970, electrification The Line of Dashing Dan was was extended from Mineola to officially chartered on April 24, 1965, by the State of New York. Prior to 1965, the LIRR derived almost 100% of its funding for both capital and operating expenses from fares. Chartered by the state Legislature in 1965 as the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority, it was created to purchase and operate the bankrupt LIRR. In 1966, New York State bought the railroad’s controlling stock from the Pennsylvania Railroad and put it under the newly formed MCTA, which changed its name to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 1968 when it took over operations of the New York City Transit Authority. With MTA subsidies, the LIRR modernized further and grew into the busiest commuter railroad in the United States. Over the past 50 years, several billion dollars in combined county, city, state and File photo

Huntington which benefited riders through to Port Jefferson. Riders must remember that fare hikes are periodically required if the MTA is to provide the services millions of New Yorkers use daily. These ticket increases are inevitable due to inflation, along with increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies, materials, routine safety, state of good repair, replacement of worn-out rolling stock, upgrades to stations, yards and shops along with system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system. In the end, quality and frequency of service is dependent upon secure revenue streams. We all have to contribute, be it at the fare box or tax revenues generated by different levels of government redistributed back to the MTA. TANSTAAFL (“there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”) — or in this case, a free ride. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York office.

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Opinion The ‘Piano Man’ brings unity and welcome normalcy

inally, two years later, we were going to see Billy Joel. We had bought tickets to a concert in April of 2020, which was canceled because of the pandemic. The rescheduled event last year was also delayed. An anticipation had been building that reminded me of the seemingly endless three years between the end of the Star Wars film “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” Within a few blocks D. None of the stadium, we ran into the heaviest traffic of the above we’d experienced BY DANIEL DUNAIEF in Charlotte, North Carolina since we arrived four years ago. My wife asked if I wanted her to park the car so I could make sure I was in our seats on time. I

declined, knowing I didn’t want to experience any part of the evening without her. While we sat in our car, waiting for the slow line to move, we watched as many of the people heading to the stadium were our age or older. We were either being nostalgic or hoping Billy Joel’s music could be our musical time machine. We arrived at the stadium well before the 8 pm start time, where every seat gradually filled. When Joel started the concert at 8:30 with “My Life,” the packed crowd roared its heartfelt approval. The weight of time — the two years anticipating this concert and the decades that passed since I first enjoyed the song’s lyrics and melody — quickly slipped off my shoulders. Flashing lights from the stage and enlarged images of Billy Joel’s 72-year old fingers dancing across the piano keys created a visual spectacle. Accompanied by saxophone and trumpet players who would have blown the roof off the building if there were one, Joel thanked the crowd for coming after a long delay.

With songs from several albums through the 70s and 80s, Joel shared some of his biggest hits. People in the crowd played their own version of the show “Name that tune,” shouting out the song’s title as quickly as possible. Thanks to Linda Ronstadt, who Joel said encouraged him to play “Just the Way You Are,” he included that love song. Joel said he and his wife, for whom he wrote that song, got divorced, so people shouldn’t listen to him. But listen to him and his music we did. When the lights were off, the packed crowd swayed back and forth, holding up cell phones with lit camera lights, the way previous generations of concertgoers held up their lighters. As he’s done at other concerts I attended, Joel stopped singing and the band stopped playing during “Piano Man” while the audience sang the chorus, “Sing us a song you’re the piano man. Sing us a song tonight. Well, we’re all in the mood for a melody and you’ve got us feeling alright.” I’m sure I wasn’t the only one with a smirk and goosebumps.

Swaying and singing in our seats, we were active participants in this long-awaited evening out, allowing ourselves to enjoy moments of unity. Not as spry as he’d been decades ago, Joel moved more gingerly. He still shared his storytelling and lyrical voice, captivating an appreciative crowd. In between tunes, he noodled at the piano, as if he weren’t in an enormous football stadium in North Carolina below the image of a ferocious panther but was, rather, in a piano bar somewhere in New York City. He said the “key” to his longevity was “not dying.” When the nighttime air got too hot for us, a light wind, which is uncharacteristic for Charlotte, washed over our skin. Leaning in, my wife smiled and whispered, “cue the breeze.” The music itself reached much deeper than the wind, refreshing our souls and allowing us to revisit people like Sergeant O’Leary, the old man making love to his tonic and gin, and the “Big Shot.”

I imagine this is exactly what Olmsted envisioned for his park

man I never met had a profound effect on my early life. Indeed, I could not have met him since his 200th birthday was this past Tuesday. There are millions of others whose lives he has touched and continue to touch all over the country. His name is Frederick Law Olmsted, and along with a colleague, Calvert Vaux, he designed Central Park in the late 1850s. He went on to design many Between other parks and public you and me spaces, but Central BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF Park was his first. Olmsted was more than a landscape architect, and his philosophy and appreciation of community and human nature were built into his designs. Proving that I am not the only one who feels his importance, I was pleased to notice a special section about Olmsted

published in Tuesday’s New York Times. All subsequent quotes are from that section, written by Audra D.S. Burch, with sayings from essays of Frederick Law Olmsted. “In plots of earth and green, Olmsted saw something more: freedom, human connection, public health…Olmsted’s vision is as essential today as it was more than a century ago. His parks helped sustain Americans’ mental and physical health and social connections during the darkest days of the pandemic. As COVID-19 lockdowns unlaced nearly every familiar aspect of life, parks were reaffirmed as respite, an escape from quarantine.” And this from Olmsted: “The park should, as far as possible, complement the town. Openness is the one thing you cannot get in buildings… The enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue and yet exercises it, tranquilizes it and yet enlivens it; and thus through the influence of the mind over the body, gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration to the whole system… We want a ground to which people may easily go after their day’s work is done, and where they may stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing,

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and feeling nothing of the bustle and jar of the streets, where they shall, in effect, find the city put far away from them.” When people ask me where I grew up, I answer, “New York City,” but I should answer “Central Park.” Almost every Sunday without inclement weather, my dad would take us to the park for the day, giving my mom time for herself. It worked out splendidly for him because he grew up on a farm and never liked the urban surroundings in which we lived. It also gave him some uninterrupted time with us since we didn’t see much of him during the work week. And of course it was welcomed by my mother, who then had a chance to sleep in and tend to her own needs. Dad would awaken early, make us a creative breakfast that always involved eggs and braised onions plus whatever other ingredients happened to be in the fridge. Never were two Sunday breakfasts the same. Then we would go off, my younger sister and I with him, to “The Park.” There were many different destinations once we left the street and stepped into the

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greenery. We roamed along countless paved paths, over charming bridges and through tunnels (always yodeling for the echo effect), climbed rocks, crossed meadows, watched baseball games on several ballfields, played “21” on the basketball courts (if we had remembered to bring a basketball), watched older men competitively play quoits (pitching horseshoes) and munched on crackerjacks — my dad limiting the three of us to one box. I usually got the prize since my sister wasn’t interested. On beautiful days, when longer walks beckoned, we would visit the merry-goround and ride until we were dizzy. Or we would spend the afternoon at the small zoo. My dad taught me to row on the Central Park lake. And always the air was fresh, the seasons would debut around us, the birds would sing and the squirrels would play tag through the trees. By pre-arrangement, my mom would appear with a pot of supper, some paper plates, forks and a blanket, and we would eat in a copse or a thicket of brush. Then, as the sun was setting, we would walk home together.

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