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Gold Coast reports water main fix Zimmerman victorious in CD3 Great Neck buisnessman calls race after receiving 36% of votes with 95% of ballots reported

BY STEVEN KEEHNER

The arts center, Glickman continued, values the eﬀorts of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Ted Rosen and Building Commissioner Richard Belziti in ensuring a speedy resolution.

The businessman referred to numerous pieces of legislation in state governments aimed at compromising voting, abortion

BY ROBERT PELAEZ

“This campaign is defined by our commitment to stand up for our democracy, to stand up for affordability for the middle class of America,” Zimmerman said. “What holds us and brings us together are the ideals and commitment that gives us the strength, that gives us the fight, that gives us the purpose and the mission, that strength that brought us to this victory, it’s going to bring us to victory in November.” If elected, Zimmerman would become the first openly gay member of Congress from Long Island and Queens as would Santos.Zimmerman previously worked as a congressional aide on Capitol Hill for Congressmen Lester Wolff, James Scheuer and GaryHisAckerman.advocacy has also led to his being nominated by President Bill Clinton to serve on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Presidential Commission on the Arts and by President Barack Obama to serve on the National Council on the Humanities.Zimmerman said it will be his job to find issues where common ground can be shared and bipartisanship can thrive, despite what he calls dangerous rhetoric from the other side.

Great Neck businessman Robert Zimmerman declared himself victorious in the 3rd Congressional District’s Democratic Primary on Zimmerman,Tuesday. as of Wednesday morning had received 9,482, or 36%, of the votes, with 95% of the ballots reported. Former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman was in second place as of Wednesday morning, with 6,884 votes for 26%. Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan was in third place with 5,296 votes, Melanie D’Arrigo received 4,197 votes and Reema Rasool received 661 votes. The candidates ran for the seat left vacant by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) who ran in the state’s gubernatorial primary race in June, only to lose to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Zimmerman will face Republican George Santos in the district’s November general Zimmerman,election.67, is co-president of ZE Creative Communications on Bond Street in Great Neck, a public relations ﬁrm he started 33 years ago with Ron Edelson and a Democratic national committeeman.

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The chairman of the Gold Coast Arts Center said Friday that a broken water main that forced the closing of the organization’s oﬃces at 113 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck and the temporary move of summer arts camp programs to other locations had been ﬁxed.

“We have been informed that the break in the pipe has been fixed,” Michael Glickman said. “And restoration to the lower level of the building, two floors below art center occupied space, will soon begin.” Glickman said he is very grateful for the support and offers of help from the community since the water main break on Aug. 11. He said the arts center has maintained constant contact with representatives from the various government departments. He said they are working to make sure that the facility is fully functional as soon as possible. He also thanked Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Deputy Town Supervisor Joseph Scalero, Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey and Councilman David Adhami for their “continued concern and thoughtful attention to this unfortunate event.”

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Great Neck’s Robert Zimmerman declared himself victorious in the 3rd Congressional District’s Democratic primary last night.

Starbucks Workers United, a group aiding in the unionization of the company’s stores, has fled more than 280 unfair labor practice charg es with the NLRB BY ROBERT PELAEZ

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Gross is the founder of Conver sations New York, a volunteer group that hosts various meet-ups through out Bryant Park in Manhattan and now Great Neck, encouraging people to partake in lively discussions. Gross said the beneft of starting this group and having it run for so long is not only the connections made, but how the world becomes a more interesting place.The conversations, he said, range from structured discussions on litera ture, arts, music, and politics to casual sidewalk talk over a cup of cofee.

WHEN I GO OUT, I SMILE AT EACH PERSON WHO I WALK PAST AND IT’S GREAT TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE LOOK BACK AND HAVE A SMILE ON THEIR FACE Ronald Gross GREAT NECK RESIDENT

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Albanesi said once a petition is fled to the Labor Relations Board, local managers make themselves available to answer questions about collective bargaining and how the unionization process will work.

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“If there’s somebody passing by who would like to have a conversation or make arrangements with friends to come and meet at one of these loca tions and know they have a place for a friendly talk, they can do so,” Gross told Blank Slate Media. The Great Neck conversation sta tions, marked by bright green signs, are located on Bond Street, Grace Av enue, Station Plaza, Maple Road and Middle Neck Road. Gross jokingly said people may view him as the “local nut talking when he isn’t talked to,” but he expressed a sincere desire for learning and conversing with others every day.

For 15 years longtime Great Neck resident Ronald Gross has engaged in a variety of conversations with count less numbers of New Yorkers and has yet to grow tired of it.

Nearly 100 people rallied outside a Great Neck Plaza Starbucks last week, advocating for a fred employ ee and union leader to be rehired by the company. Joselyn Chuquillanqui, 28, served as a shift supervisor for the Starbucks at 6 Great Neck Road before she was fred last month as a result of tardi ness complaints. Chuquillanqui, of Elmont, said the complaints were ex cessive and used simply as a way for management to terminate her. “It’s been great to see all the sup port I’ve been getting since I was fred,” she said during the Aug. 15 rally. “To see the support from the community and from local union or ganizations, it’s just been great.”

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Chuquillanqui, who was part of the company for nearly seven years before her termination, said she hopes other unions look at her case and see that there is strength in num bers and that individuals’ voices will be heard. Corporate employees, she said, have the right to fair wages and safety while working. The managers at the same Great Neck Starbucks were accused of en gaging in unfair labor practices by workers attempting to unionize, ac cording to a complaint fled earlier this Inyear.February, more than a dozen employees at the Starbucks at 6 Great Neck Road signed a letter to Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson informing him of their de cision to unionize. The Great Neck location was one of several in the New York City area to call for union izing and among 72 throughout the country. “Our goal in unionizing is to make you hear us, and to let us have power in relation to our labor rather than alienation from it,” the letter to Johnson said. “We, as partners, are the ones building the wealth of Starbucks, a company worth billions of dollars, and it is time we get our fair share, a voice at work nd a seat at theMoretable.”than a month later a com plaint was fled by representatives with the Workers United New York New Jersey Regional Board to the National Labor Relations Board. It claims that managers of the Great Neck store engaged in nine unfair labor practices for nearly a month, starting on or around Feb. 10. The alleged unfair labor prac tices included loss of promotion and opportunities to transfer to other stores, disciplinary threats and threats of losing income, according to the complaint. Chuquillanqui said the threats allegedly made by man agement would have a signifcant im pact on the store’s employees. Sarah Albanesi, a spokeswoman for Starbucks Corp., denied the em ployees’ allegations. “Any claims of anti-union busting or activities are completely false,” she said, contend ing that the company has honored the process the National Labor Rela tions Board has presented.

“When I go out, I smile at each person who I walk past and it’s great to see so many people look back and have a smile on their face,” Gross said. Participants in the conversations, he said, have come back to him say ing that simply taking part in these discussions have completely changed theirGross,lives. a co-chair for Columbia’s

Nearly 100 people rallied outside the Starbucks in Great Neck last week, advocating for the company to rehire an employee.

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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends individuals wear a mask when they have been exposed to the virus and stay home from school if they feel sick, the 10-day quarantine period that was previously required will not be enforced throughout New York’s public schools.

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Students or staﬀ who do test positive for the coronavirus will be required to stay home for ﬁve days and can return when their symptoms resolve. They will be required to wear face protection until 10 days after testing positive, according to the guidelines. Hochul, in March, lifted the state’s mask mandates for schools throughout the state.

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“We’re getting this information out to parents, into schools, and making sure that our children are where they need to be this fall,” Hochul said Monday. “We know there’s no replacement for in-classroom learning, and we’re going to make sure that this year is a very different“Thanksyear.” to the heroic work of our educators, children across New York have been able to make a safe return to the classroom,” state Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett said. “This new guidance will give schools and districts more ﬂexibility to continue providing in-person instruction as we head into the new school year.”

Statistics from the state Department of Health show that Great Neck’s 11020 ZIP code led the way on the North Shore with 100% of its population receiving a completed vaccination series as of Tuesday, the most up-to-date figures. The 11042 ZIP code of New Hyde Park continues to have the lowest rate at 22.1% of people with a completed series, according to statistics. That area, however, consists primarily of businesses south of Northern State Parkway and along Marcus Avenue. The next lowest rate on the North Shore is the 76.2% in the 11024 ZIP code of the Great Neck peninsula, which includes the Village of Kings Point. The next lowest one is also in Great Neck, with the 11023 ZIP code at an 80.2% rate, according to the figures. This area incorporates parts of the villages of Great Neck and Saddle Rock, along with Great Neck Gardens and Harbor TheHills.statistics also show rates of 94.4% in Roslyn, 92.4% in Albertson, 92.6% in New Hyde Park’s 11040 ZIP code, 91.9% in Williston Park, 91.6% in Mineola, 89.8% in Port Washington, 88.1% in Roslyn Heights, 86.8% in Great Neck’s 11021 ZIP code, 84.5% in Manhasset and 83.4% percent in Floral Park. In total, the 14 North Shore ZIP codes average a 83.9% rate of people who had a completed vaccination series as of Tuesday. Without the 22.1 percent figure in the 11042 ZIP code, the average for the remaining 13 ZIP codes increases to 88.6 percent.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new COVID-19 guidelines for schools, which include eliminating a quarantine mandate following an exposure to the virus.

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Students who are exposed to COVID-19 this school year will no longer be required to quarantine, according to new state guidelines released by Gov. Kathy Hochul Monday. In another development, the state’s Department of Health released statistics showing a large percentage of the Nassau County population has completed the vaccination series to protect against the virus.

Plandome Manor residents Kate Dunn and Sarah Meriggi, in a letter to Blank Slate Media on behalf of Circle Drive residents earlier this year, said a trafc study, conducted by VHB En gineering, did not properly compare the current trafc fow with the estimated fow if the village hall was Meriggi,relocated.inastatement to Blank Slate Me dia, said the village did not sufciently address residents’ concerns and that none relished see ing the structure torn down.

Plandome Manor’s iconic Richardson House was demolished two weeks ago despite efforts to preserve it from community members.

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The house, constructed nearly 300 years ago, was torn down following failed eforts from the village to turn the building into its new vil lage hall. A referendum that would have allowed the village to utilize the home for a new village hall and called for the issuance of a $600,000 bond to fnance the acquisition and relocation was defeated in April by a vote of 119-87. This past spring the house was a point of controversy throughout Plandome Manor, with village ofcials pushing for the house to be used as a new village hall, much to the ire of some Circle Drive residents.

“This faction had no reason to come to the table as they were not interested in any form of compromise, no matter the circumstances or f nancial situation,” the letter said. “They made no efort even once to reach out or work with our committee and instead directed all of their energy to spread disinformation, lies, and fear to undermine a fair vote.”

Demolition sparks calls for preservation Richardson House in Plandome Manor torn down following failed attempts to save structure

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Village ofcials planned on moving the house roughly 1,000 feet down the road from 149 Circle Drive to a vacant village-owned par cel north of Stonytown Road. Previous meet ings were fooded with residential concerns and claims that environmental impact and drainage studies were not conducted.

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“The opportunity to unite rather than divide a community was irretrievably lost through poor communication, half-truths and misinforma tion,” Meriggi said. “The regrettable acrimoni ous publicity could have been avoided through alternatives, compromises and statesman lead ership. Residents’ concerns were overlooked un der the guise of preserving a home that had been available for years.“ Meriggi said the house had been previously gutted and the remaining authentic pieces of furniture or decor from the 1700s had been re moved and re-purposed prior to its demolition.

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A handful of local residents and preserva tionists shared their disappointment over the demolition of Plandome Manor’s iconic Richard son House Aug. 4. What emerged from the comments was a lost opportunity to save a historic structure be cause of bitter divisions roiling the community, poor communication and a lack of statesman ship on the part of village ofcials despite rather strong support for rescuing the building.

A committee comprised of Andrew Cronson, Mallory Rutigliano, J. Thomas Lang and Gary Lewandowski said in a letter to Blank Slate Me dia that the Circle Drive residents who were op posed to the village hall transformation did not push to fnd a resolution to preserve the build ing.

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Kaplan defeats Joseph in Dem primary Will seek re-election against former state Sen. Jack Martins in race for 7th Senate District

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“I’m so humbled by the incredibly strong support my neighbors have shown for me in this race, and as we look ahead to the November general election, I’m eager to continue the work of bringing our community together to ﬁght back against the rising tide of hate and extremism that’s desperately trying to take this seat away from us,” Kaplan said in a statement.

Kaplan has served in the Senate since 2019 when she defeated Republican incumbent Elaine Philips. Kaplan also won re-election in 2020 against former Port Washington Police Commissioner Dave Franklin. During her second term as senator, Kaplan said she has focused on issues including middle-class tax relief, women’s rights and reducing gun violence and hate crimes in local communities.Martins, an Old Westbury resident and former Mineola mayor, represented the 7th District from 2011 to 2016.

“At a time when a radical Supreme Court has demonstrated that they’re willing to overturn even the most sensible federal protections, we can’t aﬀord to let extremist Republicans anywhere near the reins of power in our State government where they can continue their assault on women’s rights, common-sense gun safety reforms, and our American democracy.”

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Kaplan will run for re-election against former state Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican who ran uncontested in his party’s primary, in November. With votes from all 286 precincts in the district counted, Kaplan had 10,979 votes, or 85.58%, compared to Joseph’s 1,840 votes, or 14.34%. Ten write-in votes were cast, accounting for 0.08% of the total vote.

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Senator Anna Kaplan addresses supporters at an election night victory party in her Glen Cove campaign headquarters.

State Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills) easily won the Democratic primary in the 7th Senate District against Hicksville activist Jeremy Joseph Tuesday night, according to Nassau County’s unoﬃcial election results.

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A complaint alleged Ross Barish engaged in trading that cost customers over $800,000 in losses.

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The commission has barred Barish from acting as a broker, investment advisor, as sociating with firms that sell securities or provide investment advice, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

A member of the NYPD and a Williston Park resident is charged with serving as an il legal agent to the People’s Republic of China.

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Tibet is an autonomous region in China, his torically home to ethnic Tibetans and the spiritu al home of Tibetan Buddhism. Since 1951, when China occupied Tibet, a Tibetan independence movement for political separation from China has been present throughout the region, accord ing to the Thousandsdocuments.ofethnic Tibetans were believed to have been killed during periods of martial law and repression under Chinese occupation, according to the documents. Angwang was assigned to the 111th Precinct in northeast Queens and served as a patrol of fcer and a member of the precinct’s crime pre vention team. He was also a staf sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve stationed in Fort Dix, New Jersey.Angwang allegedly used his position in the Police Department to provide the Chinese con sulates access to senior police ofcials through invitations to ofcial NYPD events, according to the criminal complaint.

A New York City police ofcer and Williston Park resident accused of supplying Chinese of fcials with information on Tibetans living in the United States is set for federal trial next month, authoritiesBaimadajiesaid.Angwang, a 35-year-old Tibetan native who now lives in Nassau County, has been out on $2 million bond since February 2021 af ter spending four months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Angwang is charged with acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China, com mitting wire fraud, making false statements and obstructing an ofcial proceeding, according to the criminal complaint fled by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District.His trial date has been scheduled for Sept. 12. Angwang faces up to 55 years in jail if found guilty, federal prosecutors said. Court docu ments showed that Angwang told his ofcial handler from China that he wanted to get pro moted by the NYPD so he could bring “glory to China.”FBI Special Agent Steven Deck outlined Angwang’s alleged actions in the criminal com plaint that was unsealed in September 2020 in federal court in Brooklyn. Deck said Angwang had “maintained a re lationship” with at least two Chinese consulates since approximately 2018, according to court documents.Oneof the consulates, Deck said, was be lieved to be assigned to a subdivision of China’s United Front Work Department, responsible for “neutralizing sources of potential opposition to the policies and authority of the [People’s Re public of China].”

Port resident, Mineola-based broker disbarred

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Trial set for alleged NYPD spy from W.P. Baimadajie Angwang charged with wire fraud, obstruction, making false statements

BY BRANDON DUFFY A Mineola-based broker from Port Wash ington has been disbarred and will be forced to pay over $350,000 in profits he and his firm made in commission using customer funds for high-end trades, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A commission complaint filed on Aug. 13, 2020 in federal court alleged that Ross Barish engaged in unauthorized, high-cost trading with customer money between 2013 and July 2019, among other things. Barish, 47, did not conduct reasonable due diligence to determine whether the strategy would return any profit for his cus tomers, court documents alleged. As part of the final judgment against Barish, obtained by the commission on Aug. 10, Barish must pay disgorgement, or il legally made profits, of $171,150.63, pre judgement interest of $16,984.46 and pen alties of $171,150.63 for a total amount of $358,984.46.Barishand his firm, Joseph Stone Capi tal, LLC on Old Country Road, netted over $400,000 in commissions while his 16 de frauded customers lost over $800,000, ac cording to court documents. Barish allegedly told customers he was an experienced broker but “did nothing more than buy stocks and sell them after a brief holding period,” the original complaint said. The Port Washington resident enriched him self by persuading customers “that profits were just around the corner,” according to the complaint.

During a rally Aug. 16, Legislator Kevin McCaﬀery (R-Lindenhurst) shared a similar view.

Legislator Steven Rhoads (R-Bellmore) says in a petition he created that congestion pricing amounts to a commuter tax on suburban drivers of $1 billion per year. “Nassau is already one of the highest taxed counties in the nation and with inﬂation and gas prices continuing to soar, we do not need this added tax for going to work or visiting the city,” the petition reads. “LIRR train tickets are also outrageously high, forcing commuters who choose to take the train to pay an exorbitant amount as well, just for living on Long Island.”

The LIRR’s Jamaica Station. The first of six public hearings on the Central Business District Tolling Program will be held on Aug. 25.

Public hearings on congestion pricing First of 6 meetings to discuss proposal to charge motorists entering zone in Manhattan

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On Aug. 25, the first of six public hearings on the Central Business District Tolling Program to reduce traffic in the southern third of Manhattan will take place. The hearing will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be on Zoom and also live streamed. The MTA’s proposed congestion pricing plan, according to the project’s environmental assessment, could increase the daily entry fee into Manhattan. The plan calls for a toll to be paid to enter a zone that extends from 60th Street to the Battery. If implemented, peak-hour travel could cost between $9 and $23 in any of the seven toll price scenarios. Off-peak travel could cost between $7 and $17 and overnight travel might cost between $5 and $12. The Manhattan Central Business District is one of the biggest in the world. But in 2020 and 2021, in a report from INRIX, a private analytics company, the city ranked as the most congested in AccordingAmericato the executive summary of the congestion pricing plan, the region around New York City suffers from driver congestion costs of 102 hours of wasted time per year and around $1,595 per driver annually. It also notes that between 2010 and 2019, travel speeds in the Manhattan Central Business District fell by 22%, from 9.1 mph to 7.1 mph.

The congesting pricing proposal seeks to lessen traffic while generating funds for upcoming transportation improvements. Officials say these changes will have a positive impact on the environment, the economy and emergency responseAccordingtimes.to the report, truck traffic may be decreased by up to 81% and car traffic by up to 20%.Officials expect congestion pricing to raise $1 billion per year, which will fund public transportation improvements. Of this, 10% would go to theFurther,LIRR. officials want to provide a source of funding for capital projects and produce enough yearly net profits to allocate $15 billion for capital projects for the MTA Capital Program. Not everyone has welcomed the initiative with open arms. Some Long Island Republicans claim that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has sided with “out-of-touch” New York City politicians, putting Long Islanders at a disadvantage.

“This is a tax that is not only on the residents of Suﬀolk and Nassau County,” he said, “but also the residents of New York City who are going to have to absorb those increases.”

If implemented, drivers earning less than $60,000 a year would be eligible for a tax credit. The subsequent hearings are scheduled for Aug. 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31. They will also take place on Zoom.

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The environmental assessment states that over 1,262,400 of the roughly 1.5 million people who work in the Central Business District commute from outside the city. Long Island accounts for 8% of these commuters — a little over 100,000 individuals.

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“Every morning here, even when he when he was sick, he was constantly talking about the kids,” she said. “Just telling stories from when they were little — that was his life. He was a good family man.” He also had a close relationship with his father-in-law after losing his father when he was young. They both had a strong passion for professional wrestling. As Kellner made more connections, the two met wrestling legends like Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan and Freddie Blassie during monthly shows at Madison Square Garden.“It’s funny, how you can think somebody is a serious ﬁnance guy but his thing was professional wrestling, he loved golf and his grandchildren,” said Lori. “He was a mush.” He was also devoted to his community. In June, the Port Washington North Board of Trustees honored Kellner for his ﬁve decades of service on the village’s planning board. He joined Port North’s planning board on April 3, 1972, and served until the end of his term in April 2022. Kellner helped to transform the village into what it is now, according to Mayor Robert Weitzner.

Irwin Kellner. The well-known economist and longtime resident of Port Washington North died on July 31 at the age of 83 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, according to his family.

“William, you were always my hero. I wanted to be just like you, but I didn't play football or basketball like 'The Will', just didn't have your touch. I enjoyed watching you and was always proud to be your brother. Never does a day go by that I do not think of you. What would it be like to be able to call you. I have told my daughters about you letting me drive Mom and Dad’s new car around Tarboro although I was only 14 years old. October 2, 1970, Daddy’s birthday and the day that changed my life. You were my hero before Nam and you are still and one day I hope to walk with you again. I Love you. Mike”

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Irwin Kellner, a distinguished economist and longtime resident of Port Washington North, died at 83 on July 31 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, his family announced. Kellner was born on Oct. 4, 1938, in Brooklyn. He met his wife, Ann, at a dance in 1958; the two got married in 1961. Together, they raised two children: Lori and Shari. He later became a grandfather to Sam, Marli and Olivia.Initially, Kellner intended to pursue a career in automotive design. He transitioned towards economics after that didn’t work out. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics from Brooklyn College, as well as a doctor of philosophy degree in economics from the New School for Social Research. His daughter Lori said that despite switching from wanting to pursue art to ﬁnance, he never lost his creative side. She added he wasn’t like other people in his ﬁeld. “He loved meeting people,” she said. “He loved talking about [economics] and he made it easy to understand and that was the best part.”

Kellner had a successful career as a ﬁnancial columnist and economist.

“Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that Irwin Kellner be honored this day and henceforth for the wisdom and good counsel he so generously shared with the village of Port Washington North for an unprecedented 50 years,” he read to attendees. Kellner died peacefully at home in his sleep. His wife Ann, children Lori and Shari, son-in-law Jeﬀ and grandchildren Sam, Marli and Olivia survive him.His family asks anyone who wishes to make a donation in his memory to do so to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.

BY STEVEN KEEHNER

During which he was published, cited and made TV appearances on CNN, CNBC, ABC, News12 and other networks.He worked as an editor at Businessweek magazine; as a research analyst for Philip Morris Inc.; as chair of economics at Hofstra University; as president of Kellner Economics; and as an economist with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company and its successors as they merged with Chemical Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank. But, more important than his work, was his family. Lori said he tried to support and be present for his children and grandchildren every chance he had. She said being a grandfather was Kellner’s greatest role.

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“It is really disappointing to see Supervisor DeSena is not here to vote,” said state Sen. Anna Kaplan. “I would have hoped that as a woman that she would have been here to stand up for us. Residents of the town of North Hempstead have the right to know where she stands.”

The town of North Hempstead is also making efforts to expand access to care. On Aug. 4, North Hempstead town officials held a hearing to amend a section of the town code 41A that regulates where abortion can be provided in North Hempstead. According to the code, abortions can only be performed in a facility that is associated with a hospital. The amendment to the code was presented by Councilwoman Veronica“TheLurvey.town code was adopted in 1971 prior to the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade. The 1971 town code is antiquated and places an undue burden on a woman terminating a pregnancy as well as on medical professionals who are performing the procedure,” Lurvey said at the opening of the hearing. “The town should not be putting up barriers on a woman’s right to choose. Medical professionals, family, clergy, close confidants, those are the people who a woman might consult. The North Hempstead town board should not have a say on this issue,” Lurvey said. This statement was met with strong applause. However, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena was not present at the hearing and this was addressed by the first resident to take the pulpit.

“In 1951 my older sister Charlotte was a student nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City where at any time two full wards were filled with women with life-threatening consequences of kitchen table abortions,” she said. There were also a number of people who expressed concern about abortion centers not being associated with a hospital. “We are simply asking that a medical facility that will provide abortions at least be affiliated with an emergency service and a hospital so that a woman’s life is not put in jeopardy,” said Eric Spinner. In rebuttal, many people pointed out that colonoscopies, oral surgeries and plastic surgeries are often done in a facility that is not affiliated with a hospital. But some people simply stated that they do not want an abortion center in their town and communities.

“We’re certainly seeing more patients and we’re certainly feeling more pressure from the surrounding states where the decision meant that states were able to challenge those abortion laws,” said Stacy De-Lin, associate medical director for Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic and a provider at the Smithtown location.

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and jeopardized a woman’s right to choose, Planned Parenthood health centers on Long Island have seen an inﬂux of patients from out of state seeking abortions.

Influx

As a state where abortion is protected under state law, New York has always seen patients from states with restrictions on abortion. However, a number of states have enacted trigger laws that were waiting to take eﬀect in the event that Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Demand increases at Planned Parenthood of out of state women seen at health centers following the overturning of Roe v Wade

“There are a number of states where things are in the works to put restrictions on abortion.”

In response, Karen Seltzer, chair of PPGNY, said there is a need for additional centers due to the increasing number of patients from out of state. There is also concern for those who may not have health insurance or transportation and additional abortion clinics may be essential for them to receive the healthcare they need, she said.“We have ﬁnancial counselors who are able to come to our clinic,” De-Lin said. “Patients are never turned away because of cost. Once they reach our doors, we are able to help them no matterCouncilmanwhat.”

Kathleen Gafny, a physician licensed in New York State, a volunteer with the Nassau County Medical Reserve Corps and the former Nassau County commissioner of health, spoke about what New York was like before abortion was legal in the United States.

Robert Troiano closed the meeting by asking Lurvey to defer the public hearing until Sept. 1. “Prior to this meeting, I was receiving emails from people saying that they wanted to be here, but they couldn’t and asking for a postponement,” Troiano said. “In fact, the supervisor couldn’t make it tonight.” The public hearing will be continued on Sept. 1 when the town board will vote on the matter.

“Planned Parenthood of Greater New York providers are seeing ﬁrsthand the emotional trauma abortion bans have on people who travel to New York from abortion-hostile states,” said Jacquelyn Marrero, vice president of communications and marketing with Planned Parenthood Greater New York. Consequently, centers across New York have received an overwhelming number of patients. In response, PPHP and PPGNY have expanded their services and access. “Immediately after that decision [Roe v. Wade], PPGNY increased their abortion appointment availability by 20 percent across all three of our health centers. which cover 55% of New York State,” Marrero said. PPGNY is also increasing telehealth medication abortion and expanding their services to include second trimester abortions. PPGNY has announced that it will be instating a care coordinator. This person will be dedicated to connecting patients who are out of state with the PPGNY healthcare network. They will provide assistance with travel, lodging and scheduling appointments. “Our doors will continue to remain open at Planned Parenthood,” De-Lin said.

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The first was the demolition of The Richardson House, a nearly 300-year-old home in PlandomeTheManor.2,700-square-foot house, which was built in 1730 in Massachusetts, was moved by George Richardson to 149 Circle Drive in Plandome Manor in 1923, 8 years before the village was incorporated. To do so, the house had to be dismantled, moved to its Plandome Manor location and rebuilt. Village officials attempted to save this slice of Manhasset history by proposing, in a unanimous vote, a bond that would have authorized Plandome Manor to relocate Richardson House and use it as a new villageVotershall.rejected the bond 11987. Opponents of the bond cited concerns over traffic created by employees and the public visiting the new village hall — notwithstanding the findings of a well-respected engineering firm that showed the village hall would have little impact on traffic.Soon Aug. 4, the house was torn down. A developer who purchased the home in December 2021 had filed for a demolition permit and a building permit for a new house.In history-rich Manhasset, which was first settled in 1623, it seems remarkable how easily a building going back so many years could be so easily destroyed. Much credit goes to village officials who developed a creative and financially responsible way to preserve the property. But we wonder why there was no effort by the Town of North Hempstead or Nassau County to do something, anything to preserve the Unlikehouse. neighboring Great Neck, Port Washington and Port Washington. Manhasset does have an active historical society dedicated to preserving and protecting their community’s heritage. So perhaps this was an anomaly limited to a small village in Manhasset. Perhaps not. The second project is a proposed 176-unit, multifamily, mixed-use community with a public marina and promenade along Hempstead Harbor. The proposed project’s location at 145 West Shore Road in Port Washington is located on a lightly traveled road. The developer, Southern Land Company, would operate a shuttle to and from the Port Washington LIRR station and downtown Port Washington.Southern Land Company, which has a long record of successful developments across the country, has requested a zoning change to permit the project to move forward. It is hard to imagine that Southern Land Company will not eventually get approval for a project with such obvious benefits. But that is now in the hands of the Town of North Hempstead. The proposed $130 million project will have its draft environmental impact statement accepted by North Hempstead on Sept. 1 and a hearing date scheduled for Sep. 28, Town Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte announced last week. On Sept. 28, Southern Land will summarize its findings and conclusions at the hearing. The rest of the session will be open for public comments.Dalimonte said most of the comments will be logged to be addressed in the final environmental impactThousandsstatement.of residents have signed petitions opposing the project, citing overpopulation, traffic congestion, stress on school, water and sewer district and police and fire departments, and the environmental health of Hempstead Harbor and Manhasset Bay. If nothing else, the residents have provided a comprehensive list of objections that developers can expect whenever they try to build on the North Shore. This is not necessarily bad. All the issues raised should be addressed by the Town of North Hempstead, which has jurisdiction over the West Shore Road project, as a matter of standard procedure. But standard procedure often takes too long. Government at every level should take a hard look at streamlining the approval process for new construction — without sacrificing the public’s concerns.

The future of housing on the North Shore may have been told by two recent events.

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And local officials will sometimes be guided by politics rather than good public policy. Both developers and some public officials have called for the construction of buildings near train stations with stores on the bottom floor and apartments above to aid struggling downtown business districts and increase housing. But rather than identifying and rezoning those areas where that type of development makes sense — as good planning would dictate — village and town officials in North Hempstead say they will only consider them on a case-bycaseThisbasis.means developers must face the extra time and expense of an often contentious hearing process for variances with no confidence that other similar projects will support the stores they bring in. Many developers are unwilling to doTheso.New York City area has a shortage of more than 700,000 housing units. This has driven up rents and housing prices across the region and helped create a homeless problem in the city. We don’t expect the North Shore of Long Island to singlehandedly correct this problem, but shouldn’t it at least play a part to combat high housing prices that prevent young married couples from buying a first home and allow older residents seeking to downsize to find a reasonably priced place to live?If you go by the criticism of the proposed West Shore Road project, the answer would be no. This raises the question of just when did the North Shore reach full Onecapacity?can assume that many opponents of the proposed West Shore Road project are living in homes whose inhabitants increased the population, traffic congestion, the demand on school, water and sewer districts as well as police and fire Somehowdepartments.that demand was met at some point in the past. So why can’t it be met now? The residents of Plandome Manor have already answered how much they appreciate the past. It’s now up to Town of North Hempstead council members to tell us what they think about the future.

In December 2021, Digital Gadgets was awarded a no-bid purchase order to supply the state with 52 million at-home tests. During the next three months the company received 239 payments totaling a whopping $637Bymillion.the way, Digital Gadgets owner Charles Telebe, his wife and various family members have donated $300,000 to Hochul. And, surprise surprise, a member of the Telebe family, James, an NYU undergraduate, was hired by Hochul’s campaign to work on its fund-raising staff for approximately $3,700 a month. According to James Telebe’s LinkedIn profile, he also worked on the staff of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s short-lived 2020 presidential campaign.

Quite a Hopefully,contrast.voters tired of “things remaining the same” will turn out on Election Day and send Hochul packing to Buﬀalo.

In November 2021, Hochul extended Cuomo’s COVID state of emergency order, which suspends not only competitive bidding for various contracts, but the review and approval process performed by the oﬃce of the stateOnecomptroller.company that has greatly beneﬁted from the bidding exemption is Digital Gadgets, which provides Hochul’s Department of Health with athome COVID tests. Digital Gadgets, the Albany Times Union has reported, is a “New Jerseybased wholesaler of household and other electronic devices that sells its wares to companies like the Home Shopping Network QVC [and] in 2020 the company pivoted to supplying medical equipment and began landing major contracts in New York.”

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15Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 26, 2022 A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE JUDY EPSTEIN A Look on the Lighter Side

An existential crisis greets us at every turn This still being summer, I am still trying to relax. What I have discovered about summer belatedly (but better than never) is that no matter how much fun I have or how many wonderful things I do, it just doesn’t seem to count as “summer” unless I have put my toes into sand and water. An ocean beach, for choice, but in this case, we were invited recently to visit friends at their cabin on Lake George. These were my husband’s friends from college — functionally like a fraternity, but with better beer and more work stories — and we used to travel to their gatherings at least once a year.Plus, there was one important added feature — these are the folks who introduced me to my husband right there at Lake George, many years ago. So what we were doing, as my husband put it, was revisiting the scene of the crime. This group hadn’t gathered in person for years — thanks to COVID and other scheduling problems — which made this the biggest group I’d been in, in person, for a very long time. Which gave pause for thought. Because even with every vaccine going, and every other precaution possible, we all know that somehow that pesky virus manages to sneak in; it’s just a question of who will end up with the unlucky short straw afterwards. I had actually turned down almost every in-person event in the weeks leading up to this reunion, lest anything keep us from seeing these friends who we’ve missed very badly. I found myself adapting a concept from comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s hit series from the 1990s, to describe my decision-making method. In “Seinfeld” Episode #119, titled “The Sponge,” Jerry’s friend Elaine Benes (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) finds out, to her horror, that the contraceptive sponge — her preferred method of birth control — is being discontinued. She starts panic-buying every remaining box she can find and hoarding them in her apartment. But no matter how many boxes she’s acquired, the supply is finite, and so she soon has the following dilemma: Whenever she’s on a date with a possible beau, now she must ask herself: “Is he sponge-worthy?” I have been flashing back to Elaine’s catch-phrase in the past few weeks, while asking myself about every invitation, “Is this event COVIDworthy?” If I catch COVID from going to this thing, will I be kicking myself? Or will I say, “At least I made it to that”?Every little thing requires a search of one’s soul. Book club? Hated that book, not worth it. Candidates’ debate? Nope, sorry. Coffee with friends? Well, how many friends and is it indoors or out? The difficulty really kicks in when you have a special event that raises the stakes—like a family wedding (mercifully, none for us right now) or something like this barbecue/reunion.But if friends weren’t enough, Lake George was calling. So we went. The food was — as always — homemade and amazing. But most important was just catching up with people — and giving them a hug. You can’t do that over Zoom; I know, I’ve tried.There were three years’ worth of catching up to do. To tell you the truth, there was probably nothing that hadn’t also happened to millions of other Americans. But these events had happened to the people whose lives were part of the fabric of ours. Catching up felt like mending holes you hadn’t even realized were Besidesthere.— as always happens, when you really sit down and listen, you learn stuff. In my case, I learned that I am not the only one who was totally confused about Medicare, or who flipped a coin about what to do with my hair (leave it gray, or turn back the sands of time, at least as far as color is concerned?) I also learned that almost all of us have investigated hearing aids, which are uniformly disappointing.Whatever ailments my husband and I thought we were suffering alone turned out to be completely typical. On the one hand, you lose the uniqueness of telling a good story, but that is more than made up for by the welcome company you find for your particularThe“misery.”steaks, corn, and salads restored the body; the stories exchanged by the campfire restored the soul. As did putting our toes into the baby-gentle waves of Lake George, lapping on the sand. So even if I do come down with a certain unmentionable virus — it was worth it. These days, you really can’t ask for more. Well, you can ask for more, but this is the best you’ll get.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s performance in office brings to mind the French maxim “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” which means “the more things change, the more they remain the same.”Hochul, who had pledged to end business as usual in Albany, has become comfortable with the trappings, perks and power of her office and has been acting Cuomo-esque. For example, Hochul, like Cuomo, has been using the state’s jet plane liberally. The New York Post has reported that “Hochul took 140 private-aircraft flights at taxpayer expense in just her first seven months on the job, zipping across the state to tap special interests for her huge campaign warchest.” Air Hochul has cost taxpayers overThen$250,000.there is the dazzling office she built for herself in Buffalo. As governor, Hochul has spent only 12 days in her hometown. So, one would think, on the rare occasion Hochul requires indoor working space, an office in a state building would suffice. Nope, not for Gov. Hochul. Her new Western New York “executive chamber”—which was built in a renovated warehouse and has access to a balcony and a rooftop garden—cost $2 million.Construction expenditures included: $413,000 for electricians; $362,000 for engineering and architectural services; $240,000 for—get this—doors and frames; and $172,000 for finishes—whatever that means.

The Empire State Development Corporation, which is under the governor’s thumb, paid for the renovations. That’s the same state agency Cuomo used to pay for his handouts to favored interests. And by sheer coincidence, the Hochul office is located in a building owned by a developer who has donated $62,500 to her campaign committee.State business to a donor? That’s another Cuomo habit the governor has Theembraced.seriously flawed, Cuomo-promoted, Penn Station real estate development deal that Hochul approved is another example of cronyism. A key developer has donated $69,700 to Hochul’s coffers office. It gets worse.

Another coincidence: In 2020 Digital Gadgets received an emergency no-bid contract totaling $119 million from the de Blasio administration. That contract, according to the Times Union “came on the heels of about $44,000 in donations from Telebe family members to de Blasio’s campaign and related action committees.”You can’t make this stuﬀ up. Meanwhile, as the jet-setting governor, who has raised a record-breaking $38 million in political contributions, gallivants around the state, New York’s overtaxed common folks aren’t traveling much this summer. The looming recession, rampant inﬂation, high gas and food prices and the crimewave sweeping the state are keeping them close to home.

Why do I think DeSena is unilaterally out to destroy the lighthouse as if she were wielding the wrecking ball herself? Because I would bet that she can’t simply refuse to accept the contract – that is up to the board, and the board has consistently supported preservation of the Lighthouse. Why do I think DeSena is actively sabotaging the lighthouse? In the statement supplied by her personal spokesperson (as distinct from the town’s spokesperson), Brian Devine, charged that the “project” does not warrant the expense because Stepping Stones Lighthouse “has no historical connection or public beneﬁt” – a huge insult to the residents of Great Neck Peninsula who cherish the lighthouse, one of its few remaining historic landmarks.

16 Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 26, 2022 THE BACK ROAD ANDREW MALEKOFF The Back Road VIEW POINT KAREN RUBIN View Point

DeSena seems to have used as her excuse to Lurvey that she was “unfamiliar” with the lighthouse “project,” but that would be irresponsible for an actual town supervisor. The Town has been the steward of the lighthouse for 14 years, going back to the Jon Kaiman administration – basically making a pledge to the federal government to preserve, conserve, maintain and restore the historic lighthouse. This endeavor has been actively supported with in a “public-private partnership” with the Great Neck Historical Society, which has done years of fund-raising and massively time-consuming eﬀorts to save the lighthouse and make it available to the public, as other historic lighthouses are. (Full disclosure: I am a board member of the Historical Society and a member of the Lighthouse committee.)

Erin Walsh, commenting for the Spark and Stitch Institute on May 23, cautions, “it’s clear that we need to expand our understanding of online exploitation beyond bullying or sexual exploitation.” She continues, “Extremists share common patterns with other forms of online predation. [They] work to separate young people from their circle of trusted adults.”That means you, parents. Online extremist predators groom their targets incrementally, beginning with more benign, content-like video games, music, sports or fashion. Little by little, Walsh explains, extremists provide frameworks that often include: “Simple, false solutions to complex problems; black and white thinking that encourages directing anger toward people diﬀerent from themselves and a false sense of security and certainty.”

n a three-week period from April 14 to May 4, 2022, The Pew Research Center conducted an online survey of 1,316 adolescents ages 13 to 17. The survey found that since 2014 -15, there has been a 22 percentage point increase – from 73% to 95% — in the number of teens who say they have access to a smartphone.Teenswho believe they spend too much time on social media (29%), say they would have a very hard time giving it up altogether. On the other hand, most teens who see their time spent on social media as just about right (58%), contend that it wouldn’t be hard for them to give it up.Or so they say. Almost all teens who responded to the survey (97%) say they use the internet daily, only a slight increase (5%) since 2014-15. Needless to say, the internet has a pervasive presence in our teenage children’s lives. And, I would venture to guess, our own. The survey asked whether U.S. teens use 10 specific online platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, WhatsApp, Reddit and Tumblr. Among these, YouTube is most common online platform teens use (95%), followed by TikTok (67%), Instagram (62%) and Snapchat (59%). By comparison, the percentage of teens using Facebook has dropped substantially in the past eight years. Today, 32% of teens report ever using Facebook, a sharp decrease from when 71% said they ever used the platform in 2014-15. Other platforms that have shown declines in teen usage include Twitter and Tumblr. It is notable that, while today’s teens do not use Facebook as widely as they had in the past, there is extensive usage of the platform among adults. In 2016, Pew found that 79% of adults who are online in the U.S. used Facebook. It is not surprising that teens would distance themselves from a platform that has risen in popularity among adults.“The social media landscape for teens is dynamic and changing,” Pew Research Associate Emily Vogels told the Washington Post. “It’s worth remembering these platforms themselves are changing over time,” she added. The teens were asked, in focus groups, why they choose the apps they do. They said that it is mostly a function of where they can find connections with others.This begs the question, who is it that teens are engaging with and to what end? If a child’s job is to explore and a parent’s job is to protect, it is essential that parents become more proficient in digital technology in order for them to help their children navigate the many risks and dangers of the digital world, including predatory behaviors by extremists.

Just about every other place where there are historic lighthouses, they are valued and beloved by their community, a point of pride, a link to the past, a tangible part of heritage. Indeed, Discover Long Island, the tourism bureau includes our Stepping Stones Lighthouse on its list of “Legendary Long Island Lighthouses” (www.

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Online extremists pose threat to teens

It is clear that North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena has unilaterally and stealthily acted to doom the Stepping Stones Lighthouse, a historic landmark dating from 1875 that is iconic to the Great Neck Peninsula and is included on the National Registry of Historic Places. How you ask? By getting Councilmember Veronica Lurvey to agree to pull from the Aug. 4 agenda the board’s approval of a time-sensitive contract –that was accepted back in May. It called for an expert contractor, Terry Marine, to ﬁnish the botched construction of a pier, dock and ramp, necessary to do the repairs in order to save it from eroding, possibly collapsing for another winter.

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If teens’ online activity is aimed at engaging with others for social fulﬁllment, adults who care about them must be aware of who they are connecting with especially given the spread of hate cultures that aim, through any means possible, to undermine multiracial societies and perpetrate violence against them. Highly encrypted apps aimed at hosting content that would be barred from mainstream sites must be taken seriously. However, even mainstream apps can be used by extremists to host hate speech online. Common Sense Media found that 64 percent of adolescent social media users say they have been exposed to hateful content on social media. The question is, who do teens have conversations with about the hateful content they are exposed to? Anyone? No one? How do they sort it out? Responding to extremism, as Walsh advises, is about more than keeping a lookout for it online. “It is also about creating healthy spaces of belonging and modeling our commitment to our shared humanity wherever we go,” she says. We have come a very long way since the shelves of local libraries and home collections of World Book encyclopedias served as major sources of information for adolescents. If most teens have access to smartphones and use the internet daily, as the Pew research study found, parents need to make it their business to have regular conversations with their children about the inﬂuence of online communities.Ourfuture depends on it.

“As a result of over a decade’s worth of neglect and empty promises by previous administrations, we are at the point where the deterioration is so extensive, there is simply no way to accurately estimate exactly how much money this project would cost Town taxpayers. Let’s not forget that this restoration was initially supposed to be entirely privately funded, utilizing ‘minimal’ taxpayer money on a project that has no public benefit and no historical connection to the Town. Authorizing this spending now would be a reckless and irresponsible use of taxpayer money, as starting down this road currently has no end in sight.”As for public benefit, the goal is to reopen the lighthouse for visits – as so many historic lighthouses have done –including Stepping Stones’ sister lighthouse, the Hudson-Athens further up the Hudson, which has been preserved and is open to visits — to the delight, edification and economic benefit of community.

Time for town to save the lighthouse

“The supervisor and members of her staﬀ visited Steppingstone Lighthouse in late July,” Devine wrote in reply to emailed questions. “Unfortunately, the lighthouse has deteriorated into a decrepit and dilapidated state.” (Notably, she did not bother to “visit” with anyone from the historical society.)

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

OUR TOWN

impacts on key habitats. There is $2.6 billion in coastal resilience grants to fund projects to protect and restore coastal communities and ecosystems. Funding for the National Environmental Policy Act reviews and public engagement on projects using federal funds or on federal lands will ensure proper process and access for impacted communities.

I did that pretty well and only once was I chastised by the machine to “Please place the checked out items in the bagging area. Please place the checked out item in the bagging area. Please place the checked out item in the bagging area.” This did not upset me too badly because I noticed with great delight that this store was not going to charge me money to use their bags. Wow, that was a nice surprise to me and let me calm down about the argument I had with the machine about where and when to place my checked-out items. I loaded all my items into three separate big bags rather than stuffing everything into two bags since these bags were free. Happy as a clam, I proceeded to the exit doors with receipt in hand since there was a big guy waiting there who would check to see if I had stolen the pillows or the butter dish. But to my surprise instead of handing him the receipt, I heard the clamor of bells announcing that something was amiss.As the security guard looked through my three big bags, he soon discovered that I had not had the theft guard tag removed from my new sheets. I explained to him that the machine I had interacted with failed to tell me about this issue. The guard just pointed me back inside to wait on a long line to have the little theft guard tag removed. And that is when I had my learning experience during my shopping day. You see since there was only two employees handling this long line, I had plenty of time to think about things.Sure, the other people on the line were just as mad as me since we were also stuck in this big box store waiting to return something that was malfunctioning. But in between me listening to them mutter I got to thinking about the wonderful marriage between big business and computers. You see it all started back in the mid 1980s with telephone prompts. You may recall with fondness back in the 1970s when you called up some business and got to talk to a person. That ended pretty fast and we now must endure “Please listen carefully as our prompts have recently changed.” That is kind of like hearing “Please watch carefully as I’m about to punch you in the face.” OK, thanks for the Thewarning.useofphone prompts was just the beginning. Over the last 40 years we slowly have witnessed the disappearance of humans in almost all phases of life. Supermarkets, big box stores, banks, the list goes on and on. And the hapless customers, like you and me, have no real power in this formula so we just keep on keeping on. Eventually we are sure to see robots serving us in restaurants and probably robots cooking the meals with great aplomb. Over time, my profession of psychotherapy will be a thing of the past as well, just like in the 1971 George Lucas film “THX 1138.” The main character was played by Robert Duval and when he felt overanxious, confused, or nauseatingly depressed, he would go into a confessional booth and talk to the computer “OMM 0000,” who listened and then instructed him to “Work hard, increase production, prevent accidents and be happy” to which the Duval character throws up and goes back to his apartment. And this is the way it is. Folks are filled with anomie, a growing sense of disconnection, paranoia and above all anger, lots of anger. Just like me and the folks in that big box store who were waiting on that long line to be helped by some under-paid teenager who looked just as confused as the rest of us. I am certain that the reason marijuana was made legal was just as in” THX 1138’ and “Brave New World” it is necessary to keep the masses calm, non-thinking, happy and in a non-revolt mode. And so, it goes with the process quickening by the week. All hail this perfect marriage of the corporations and the computer. Cost savings galore, no payroll to speak of. So, what if the customers are all a little peeved. They’ll get over it. As I said at the outset, shopping can be a very educational experience. It’s just too bad that the education must be so grim.

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A total of $1 billion is designated for clean school and transit buses, garbage trucks, and other heavy-duty vehicles, prioritizing communities most impacted by air pollution.

There is concern that these provisions will negate some of the attempts to rectify past and ongoing impacts on underserved communities.

There is robust funding for conservation measures in agriculture which will help farmers pay for cover crops and buﬀer strips to control erosion, and hedgerow habitats for bees and other insects.

Corporations, computers a bad combination There is so much one learns when shopping nowadays. I’m sure that shopping was not quite this educational yearsLet’sago.take today as an example. I was faced with the benign task of going to one of those big box stores to buy new sheets and pillows, one of those sponge racks you use in the kitchen sink and a butter dish. Little did I think I would be in for a real education on the way life is. Now buying those four items certainly doesn’t require a Ph.D. Off I went, nice and early to wander about within the big box store and find the desired items. Many years ago, one would enter a store, find some human being who worked within the store and ask for help in finding the items in question. Those days are long gone, and I knew I would have to find these four little items on my own. It took me quite a while, but I did manage to locate three of the four items without undue aggravation. So, I threw them in my big shopping cart and headed for the checkout counter to discover that this big box store had gotten wise to that special cost-saving device of installing many self-checkout machines. Of course, having shopped in big box supermarkets for the last few years, I was not overly befuddled with the task of self-checkout.

JENNIFER WILSON-PINES Earth Matters EARTH MATTERS

The newly passed Inflation Reduction Act has $369 billion dedicated to energy security and climate change. Many of these provisions will significantly improve our ability to reduce the impact of Climate Change..The good news For consumers there are some direct benefits from tax credits and rebates for going electric, including a 30% tax credit for installing residential solar panels, up to $7,500 for purchasing an electric vehicle, and up to $14,000 for home energy efficiency upgrades, including up to $8,000 to install a heat pump. Taking advantage of these could help families save significantly on energy bills. Some $28.8 billion will go directly to states, municipalities, and tribal governments to assist in a wide range of uses. This includes rebates to help consumers make energy-efficienct upgrades to their homes, a green bank to help governments place clean-energy technologies and cut emissions in underserved communities, funds for governments to develop and implement plans to curb emissions, monies for state and private forestry conservation programs to promote natural carbon sequestration, including by planting trees. It also includes a $1 billion incentive for governments to adopt more energy-efficient building codes and $5 million for states to adopt more stringent emissions standards for cars and light trucks. It is hoped that states will leverage this funding to stretch the impact. There are provisions for environmental justice for communities of color and low-income communities that face disproportionate injury from pollution and climate change. The bill will provide $315.5 million for air monitoring so that communities know what’s in the air, with specific funds for schools and residents near polluting industries. Another $3 billion is earmarked for communityled projects.Thebill will also provide funding for low-income families to electrify their homes, including $9 billion in home energy rebate programs. It will remove barriers to community solar, where costs and benefits can be shared among homeowners, businesses and not for profit organizations.

The bad news To get Joe “I sold my soul to coal” Manchin’s vote, some less than environmental provisions were added. It allows for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Cook Inlet, and tradeoﬀs in oil and gas leasing for solar and wind project approvals. Some tax credits could extend the life of pollution-spewing coal plants, which will continue to impact everyone living downwind and the atmosphere for additional decades. There are pipeline subsidies and a move to a possible weakening of the National Environmental Policy Act, the federal law that gives communities a voice in what happens to their environment.

Inflation Reduction Act targets climate change

As a total package the act, if managed properly, has the potential to bring the United States closer to the goals of the Paris Accord, and the immediate goals of reducing illness and death from pollution, protecting the coastlines from sea level rise, protecting and restoring the land, reducing energy costs, and making the U.S. more energy secure and independent.

Finally, the Superfund Tax is reinstated so that industry foots the bill for cleaning up theirThepollution.billrecognizes that nature has some of the best solutions for ﬁghting climate change with the oceans and landscape sequestering carbon, providing shelter for species facing climate extinction, and sustaining and protecting communities. The bill includes protections for mature and old-growth forests and funding to implement endangered species recovery plans and address climate change

The insidious, inevitable, unstoppable, irritating, smiling presence of computers and robotics

A large portion goes to cleaning up air pollution and emissions with $3 billion to clean up air pollution at ports by installing zero emissions equipment.The$260 billion in new and extended clean-energy tax credits will encourage energy companies and public utilities to produce more solar, wind and hydropower energy, along with increasing energy security and creating jobs by investing $60 billion in manufacturing solar panels, batteries, and other clean energy technologies. Some $3 billion will go to the U.S. Postal Service to electrify its huge ﬂeet of more than 200,000 vehicles.

Catherine Rinaldi is the LIRR interim president and Metro-North Railroad president

Third Track is coming in under budget and ahead of schedule. The Third Track project, like the LIRR trains that will use it, will serve customers across the region. It is part of an entire plan of infrastructure improvements that will ease train congestion at Penn Station, introduce LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal, increase capacity at Jamaica station and improve service into Brooklyn and Manhattan.Before you know it, Long Islanders will have local stations that are safer, modern and more accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. They’ll board trains on a railroad with more ﬂexibility, modern switch and signal systems and fewer delays caused by bridge strikes and grade crossing issues. They’ll arrive at a newly remodeled, world class Penn Station and walk through a wider, brighter concourse with 18-foot-high ceilings on their way to work or a day of New York City entertainment. Third Track is coming, proving that when it comes to the LIRR, good things do come in threes.

Providing fentanyl testing strips is a harm-reduction strategy that seeks to prevent accidental overdoses and gives individuals who are struggling a chance to one day embark upon a journey toward long-term, sustainable recovery.

LIRR Interim President

The final cost and financing to pay for future completion of the $2.6 billion LIRR Main Line Third Track is the real secret behind the story. “First section of LIRR’s new 3rd Track opens” (Aug. 19). Neither MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, LIRR President Catherine Renaldi, Gov. Kathy Hochul or any other elected officials talked about or even acknowledged this at the recent ceremony celebrating the opening of the first section for the Main Line Third Track.. They would blame their predecessors for past missed federal funding opportunities that could have paid for a substantial portion of the project cost. In January 2018, the MTA awarded a $1.8 billion contract to the joint venture 3rd Track Constructors for construction. An additional contract for $99.9 million was awarded to an Arup-Jacobs joint venture for project management. These contracts, totaling $1.95 billion, were part of a $3 billion MTA 2015-2019 Five Year Capital Program Amendment, which increased the budget from $29 to $32 billion. They were paid for by adding $1.6 billion in long-term MTA debt. Claims that the Main Line Third Track project is under budget is misleading. The full $2.6 billion cost doesn’t include the millions in annual debt service payments to cover the cost of borrowing to finance this project. Cost estimates for construction grew from $600 million to $1.5 billion in 2016, $2 billion in 2017 and $2.6 billion in 2018. There was only $1.95 billion available under the MTA $32 billion 2015-2019 Five Year Capital Plan. To complete the $2.6 billion financing package, another $600 million was added as part of the $51 billion 2020 — 2024 Five Year Capital Plan. Failure to follow the National Environmental Protect Act resulted in forfeiting potential Federal Transit Administration funding. The MTA receives $1.5 billion yearly from FTA. The LIRR is usually allocated several hundred million of these dollars for its own capital program. The MTA could have asked FTA for permission to enter Main Line Third project into the FTA national competitive discretionary Capital Investment Grant New Starts Core Capacity program for funding. Successful completion of this process results in a Full Funding Grant Agreement grant. The FTA CIG program under two FFGA’s to the MTA provided several billion each toward paying for the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Madison and $4.5 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 1 projects. Obtaining FTA funding could have avoided borrowing to pay for this project. It would have saved the MTA significant dollars. The Federal Highway Administration has funding under several programs, including Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Surface Transportation Program and others, which could have been flexed or transferred to FTA. They could have been passed on to the MTA/ LIRR under an FTA grant to help pay for construction.Beneficial use for Main Line Third Track will be reached by December 2022. The MTA and LIRR admitted that there was still more work to do before actually reaching 100% completion. Additional

DEBRA MULE Nassau County Legislator

Good things come in threes, especially train tracks It’s been said that good things come in threes, and soon Long Islanders will find out why. By early 2023, LIRR riders will get the full benefit from three transformational projects: a Third Track on the Main Line, the opening of Grand Central Madison, and a rebuilt LIRR Concourse at Penn Station. Earlier this week Gov. Kathy Hochul joined local elected officials and the MTA for a ceremonial ride to celebrate the commissioning of one section of the Third Track between Floral Park and New Hyde Park stations.The Third Track project will ensure reliable, frequent service benefiting residents across the region and revolutionizing the LIRR. For decades, only two tracks ran between the critical 10-mile stretch from Floral Park to Hicksville. This expanse has wreaked havoc on hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders, causing delays and noise pollution and hurting the quality of life for anyone traveling during peak hours. Currently, 40% of LIRR service uses the corridor, serving exponentially more travelers than originally intended. The span is so busy that during rush hour, LIRR trains run in the same direction on both tracks to keep up with heavy demand. This limits reverse commuting opportunities to employment centers on Long Island, hampering business’s ability to attract talent from a larger pool of workers. It also prevents NYC residents and others from accessing schools, healthcare or some of the fantastic recreation Long Island has to offer. These tracks had multiple at-grade railroad crossings and low bridges. The low bridges were frequently hit by trucks, requiring inspections and clearance before trains could resume service. At this critical span of track, any delay would ripple across multiple LIRR branches, causing massive delays for thousands of riders. These pain points didn’t just cause havoc for LIRR riders, but for the local communities as well. Due to the frequency of trains, some crossings would be closed to traffic for upwards of 35 minutes during peak travel, creating congestion, noise, and air pollution. Adding an additional track enables the LIRR to run significantly more service, including reverse-peak trains, and gives us expanded operational flexibility. We eliminated all grade crossings, building underpasses or closing intersections. We raised and widened bridges to prevent collisions and ensure seamless service. Crews built an entire new track and installed a modern signal system. Long Island businesses will now have access to an expanded pool of talent, residents along the Main Line will have quieter, safer neighborhoods, and LIRR riders will no longer face crushing delays. And the cherry on top of this cake?

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Already, a bipartisan constellation of states, such as Alaska, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, and Washington, are either directly providing or promoting the distribution of fentanyl testing strips. Closer to home, Suﬀolk County and New York City have adopted similar measures as part of their ongoing eﬀorts to prevent their constituents from becoming the latest casualties in the addiction epidemic.

Add fentanyl testing strips to overdose tool kit

Larry Penner Great Neck (Former director, Federal Transit Administration, New York Region, Oﬃce of Operations and Program Management)

work for both stations and landscaping will take until April 2023 There is also completion of contract punch list items (to insure contractor built the asset to meet design and engineering contract speciﬁcations), receipt of all asset maintenance manuals, payments for the last bills, and release of contract retainage to all the contractors who worked on the project. At that point, the project is really complete.

Nassau County should be deploying every proven resource at our disposal to prevent overdoses, promote recovery and save lives in its battle against opioid addiction. Unfortunately, it appears partisan politics and fear mongering have reared their ugly heads once again in Nassau County. In response to the spike in overdose deaths caused by drugs tainted with the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, my colleagues and I unveiled legislation this June that would require low-cost fentanyl testing strips to be included in every Narcan kit distributed by a county agency. However, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and our colleagues in the Republican majority refused to take any action on the measure. They have claimed that the strips are not effective enough, that distributing these tools will somehow expose the county to litigation, and that they may even promote illicit drug use. None of these fears have been reflected in the experiences of municipalities which have distributed fentanyl testing strips. Right here in Nassau, there is ample legal precedent for the distribution of potentially life-saving tools, such as free Narcan kits, COVID-19 tests and life jackets without fear of an avalanche of litigation. Like all those resources, the test strips are not foolproof. However, studies performed by Brown University and John Hopkins University have proven that fentanyl testing strips effectively detect the presence of this deadly synthetic drug. And despite what some might say, no — fentanyl testing strips do not promote drug use. The drug abuse and addictions were already present — in many cases, the disease was fostered by unscrupulous pharmaceutical companies that flooded the market with products that continue to devastate families.

CATHERINE RINALDI

We must attack the opioid crisis from every angle, and we cannot aﬀord to let politics get in the way of achieving our shared mission. Because of the tens of millions of dollars Nassau is receiving in settlements from its lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, we have ample resources at our disposal to fund this eﬀort. While these tiny, inexpensive strips may just be a small step toward reaching our goal, they are emblematic of our struggles as a community and our desire to do anything possible to save our loved ones from the grips of addiction.

Debra Mule of Freeport, was ﬁrst elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 2017. She represents the 5th Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature.

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The Art League of Long Island presents a body of digital photographic artwork and trash sculpture, highlighting the contrast between nature’s beauty and the environmental pollution and decay found throughout the country, including on Long Island’s roadways, parks, and beaches. The exhibit, created by Scott Schneider’s Toxic/Nature Studios®, is on view Oct. 1 through Oct. 28. The opening reception on October 1 is from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and open to the public. Scott Schneider states: “Toxic/Nature Studios® features environmental photography that celebrates the majesty of nature and laments its demise, in small moments. Using close-up macro techniques, the photographs express my appreciation for and concern about the environment. As we become increasingly distracted by our devices, we tend to overlook small disasters beneath our feet. Likewise, we can fail to notice the beautiful moments present in nature. I explore these concepts in the “Toxic” and “Nature” galleries on the website,BeautyToxicNature.com.canalsobefound in the rust, decay, and textures of everyday objects, which I highlight in the “Manufactor” gallery. All photos are taken by me, Scott Schneider, with an iPhone, thereby leveraging the power of technology to observe rather than to distract. I take photos every day, no matter where I am or what I’m doing. I don’t go out to take pictures; I take pictures because I’m out. From my photographs, I create archival, digital pigment prints using environmentally friendly inks on bamboo paper, which is highly sustainable. In addition to my photos, I have crafted a series of sculptural pieces which I’m calling “3D(isasters).” This thought-provoking artwork is designed to challenge the viewer to make sense of the quantity of litter displayed in a #finditfillit container. I hope that my art will inspire others to notice the world around them and to take action to preserve its natural beauty. We can’t do this while plugged in and tuned out. That’s why I ask viewers to unplug, look around, and get the small picture. By turning off our blinders of technology, and noticing the small detail of a piece of litter, a fallen petal, or an interesting bit of rust, we can then look up and notice the big picture, which is that the world needs our help. The Instagram account @toxicnaturestudios spreads awareness through my art. Its sister account, @5.pieces.a.day.everyday, encourages others to pick up litter, thereby noticing and improving the Furtheringenvironment.mymission,a portion of sales is donated to charities that focus on protecting the environment.”

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Self care during the summer and after

This summer has felt like the world opened back up. The restrictions and fears that came with the COVID-19 pandemic are still present but somehow quieted. Naturally, this has led to an increase in socialization opportunities with those we haven’t seen in some time and in numbers we haven’t experienced in years. This should make us happy, right? If your answer is that it feels daunting or comes with some unease, you are not alone. Something that has been apparent to me as I talk with others who are coming out from under their pandemic rock is that we all built eﬀective ways to cope with the changes of the last few years. Being the resilient creatures that we are, many of us found ways to experience joy through creative ways to connect with others. This helped many people dodge some of the isolation that we felt in the beginning and oﬀered creative new ways to connect with people on our terms. The seemingly sudden change in restriction can cause us to feel shell-shocked as we enter into the socialization of the old days. This is where the importance of a self-care practice comes in. Keeping the tenants of self-care in mind has always been a part of my seasons busy with “fun” activities. Often the temptation to go outside of our normal routine with plentiful invitations and seasonal dependent plans can leave us feeling drained and slightly out of control in our own Identifyinglife. ways we feel rejuvenated and carrying out these actions can help restore some feelings of control and may reduce apprehension entering into some social situations.

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The idea of self care is often discussed as an imperative practice for those who are going through a trying time in their lives. We heard much about self care throughout the pandemicurging those in front line positions to rejuvenate and disconnect. This practice can be just as important in a “happy” busy time in our life as in a time of diﬃculty. In fact, anything that takes us out of our day to day norm can create stress which can manifest by creating feelings commonly found in anxiety or with burnout. Overextension of ourselves can potentially cause increased worry, fatigue, impaired sleep or feeling disconnected.

So what are some simple self care practices to employ this summer? Saying no can be an excellent way to practice self care-saying no to others may mean saying yes to yourself. Check in with yourself when you get an invitation, if there is doubt or pressure to accept that invitation question that. Is the timing oﬀ? Are you feeling overextended from the events of the previous weekend? It is ok to say no thank you every once in a while. Identifying activities that make you feel rejuvenated while still enjoying the summer. Maybe your favorite thing to do in summer is to take a book to the beach but every trip has been a group outing. Prioritize your experience and take out that book! Or catch the sunset every so often, ensuring you are taking part in the uniqueness of the summer months, even if it is on your terms. Practice every day mindfulness. We often think of mindfulness as meditation which for those of us who are very active can sound daunting. Much mindfulness can be practiced while in motion, it’s all about intention and focus. Are you spending your morning walk making a to do list or focusing on your breathing and your surroundings? If it is the latter, you are practicing mindfulness and this can go a long way in enhancing the activities that you prioritize for yourself. Making one of these choices every day can lead to an increased connection to our selves, in turn allowing us to strengthen our connection with others and experiences that are now open to us.

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Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that around ﬁve million children attend an organized preschool or daycare facility in the United States, while Statistics Canada reports that roughly 52 percent of children in non-parental child care are in a daycare center, preschool or childcare center. Children who attend preschool or daycare may make a relatively seamless transition to kindergarten. However, it’s still a good idea for parents to take steps to prepare youngsters for kindergarten in advance of the ﬁrst day of school.

The ﬁrst day of kindergarten is a big moment for young children. Parents can take steps to calm ﬁrstday jitters and ensure children have a memorable day.

· Attend orientation or related events. Elementary schools typically are housed in much larger buildings than preschools or daycares, and that size can be intimidating for children. Attending kindergarten orientation or related events as a family can help children see their classrooms, meet their teacher and potentially their classmates.

The ﬁrst day of kindergarten is a milestone moment for children that their parents will remember forever.

· Meet other kids in the neighborhood. Some children attend preschools or daycares close to home, while others may go to facilities near a parent’s oﬃce. Regardless of where kids go to daycare or preschool, they’re likely to meet new youngsters in kindergarten. Introducing them to other kids in the neighborhood who will be going to kindergarten as well can calm children’s nerves. Seeing a familiar face on the bus and/or in class can put youngsters at ease.

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· Avoid lengthy goodbyes. Parents may get a little teary-eyed on their children’s ﬁrst day of kindergarten, but drawing out goodbyes as kids get on the bus or walk into school will ultimately make it harder on children. Limit your goodbye to a hug and kiss and some words of encouragement. Keep the emphasis on the positive and the fun that’s to be had so kids arrive at school in a good frame of mind.

· Remind youngsters you’ll be there to pick them up at the end of the day. Let children know that, just like daycare and preschool, mom or dad will be there to pick them up at school or the bus stop at the end of the day. This sense of the familiar can calm kids’ nerves and reassure them that a smiling face will be there at end of the school day.

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Highlight the challenges ahead and how agricultural professionals can help overcome them. UN projections indicate the global population will grow by more than two billion people by 2050. Finding a way to feed all of those people in the face of climate change will be no small task, but it's a task that will require dedicated agricultural professionals. Educators and parents can emphasize these challenges when speaking to young people about a career in the agricultural sector, noting that such careers will present real opportunities to make a Youngdiﬀerence.peoplelooking for rewarding careers in an exciting, ever-evolving ﬁeld can be encouraged to consider the agricultural sector.

In regard to children, researchers indicate that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10 percent of what the student weighs. Those ﬁndings are based on a Spanish study involving 49 primary school-aged children. Therefore, if a child weighs 70 pounds, he or she should only carry up to 7 pounds in the backpack. Individuals also should follow a few other backpack recommendations to alleviate injuries. It’s not a good idea to wear a backpack hanging from only one shoulder. A backpack should be worn on both shoulders, and ideally with a lumbar strap. This will help to prevent muscular pains by providing well-rounded support. A backpack with wide, padded straps can minimize pressure on the shoulders, back and collarbone. Backpacks made of lightweight material will not add much additional weight to what’s being carried. Another tip is for children and adults to pack the heaviest item carried in the backpack closest to the center of the back to minimizeFailurestrain.tofollow guidelines may result in pain and injuries and have negative eﬀects on balance, which may increase the risk of falls or other injuries.Whenever possible, individuals may want to use trolley backpacks, which are on wheels. They can be dragged, alleviating the need to carry heavy loads.

A sizable rural population and the challenges climate change and population growth will present underscores how important the agricultural sector will be in the coming decades. That means there should be plenty of opportunities for young people to make an impact, especially if more efforts are made to encourage them to consider careers in agriculture.

The weight of a backpack depends on the age of the person using it. Generally speaking, adults should not exceed 20 percent of total body mass when loading backpacks. That means a healthy person weighing 200 pounds should not carry more than 40 pounds in his or her backpack.

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Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even oﬃce workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the trade. Backpacks are handy resources, but overstuﬀed backpacks may cause injury. Backpacks should only carry weight that people can handle, and there are guidelines that can help people safely utilize backpacks.

The agricultural industry will undergo exciting changes as it looks to overcome developing challenges in the decades ahead. Technology will continue to play a pivotal role in the agricultural sector, making agriculture an evolving and exciting career path for young professionals.

Much has been made of projections that suggest the world population is increasingly looking to urban areas to call home. Though data from the United Nations indicates urban areas could grow by 2.5 billion people by 2050, more recent UN data indicates that 90 percent of that increase will take place in Asia and Africa. All told, estimates indicate that rural areas will remain home to 3.1 billion people by 2050.

Encourage agriculture-based curriculum. After recognizing that the majority of Kenyan students had no access to farming training and education, the organization Farm Africa initiated a program to make agriculture more accessible to students. Students who participated learned about everything from keeping livestock to marketing produce for global markets. Similar programs can be encouraged in developed countries where opportunities in the field of agriculture figure to increase in the years to come.·Emphasize technological advancements in the field. Modern young people are growing up with technology all around them, but few may be aware of the vital role technology plays in the agricultural sector. Young people's ears may perk up upon hearing terms like "robotics" technologies are now a big part of life on the farm. Recognition of that may compel more young people to pursue careers in agriculture.·

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It’s important to note that researchers, including Dr. Smalle, feel that children may ﬁnd it easier to learn a foreign language up to adolescence, at which time their conscious memory begins to develop more strongly. So parents who want to help their children learn a foreign language have a relatively long window of time to get that ball rolling before kids could ﬁnd it more challenging. Parents also can try some additional strategies to help kids learn a foreign language.

Bilingualism benefits children in myriad ways. For example, a 2014 study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that bilingual children have a higher vocabulary range than monolingual kids. In addition, a 2010 review published in the Review of Educational Research found that bilingual students typically have stronger working memories and attention spans than their monolingualThecounterparts.benefitsof bilingualism are undeniable, but learning a foreign language can be challenging. However, that challenge could be less significant for youngsters. Though there are different theories regarding why children seem to learn languages more readily than adults, Dr. Eleonore Smalle of Tilburg University in the Netherlands indicates that adults tend to translate from their first language when trying to learn a new language. In an interview with the United Nations in Western Europe, Dr. Smalle said that adults’ attempts to adopt language rules they already know results in a “less stable consolidation of the new language into memory.” Children, on the other hand, unconsciously implement the new language rules and even use newly acquired words in everyday life. That, Dr. Smalle says, benefits longterm memory consolidation.

· Bring lessons home from the classroom. Children learning a foreign language in school or via a private tutor can be encouraged to bring those lessons home and continue to develop those skills in a fun way. Play games in a foreign language at home on family game night. Young children just beginning foreign language lessons can be encouraged to count to 10 when playing hide-and-seek at home.

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· Shop for groceries in a foreign language. When grocery shopping with children in tow, parents can point to foods around the store and ask kids to say each item in the foreign language they’re learning. Make a list before going to the store and reward kids who name all of the items on the list with a special treat at checkout.

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· Read books in the language the child is learning. This could be tricky if parents are not bilingual. However, in that scenario, reading books to children in a foreign language provides a great way to reverse roles and let children teach their parents everything they’ve learned from their teachers or tutors. Keep stories simple and even seek recommendations from teachers or tutors.The beneﬁts of bilingualism are signiﬁcant. Parents can try various strategies to ensure foreign language lessons learned in the classroom are reinforced at home.

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Below are some more suggestions to make the transition as smooth as possible:• Some schools help set up late summer playground events for incoming kindergartners. If they do, take advantage of the opportunity for your child to meet some new friends.• Talk about what they are going to learn; make a game of “playing school” by introducing some of the activities that go on in a typical school day.• Bring them with you when you shop for school supplies. Choosing their own folders, pencils, crayons and the like will make the experience feel special.• Get your child on a regular bedtime schedule before school begins so they are accustomed to getting up at the same time they’ll need to awaken for school.• Sit together and make a morning game plan—what are some breakfast ideas, which outfits will they want to wear their first week, and how they will be getting to school. If you can, do some practice runs (or walks) to the bus stop, if they’ll be taking one.• Teach your child their basic contact information, including the correct spelling of their name, their address and their phone number. Also help them practice writing their own names.• Make sure they know how to take their shoes on and off, and also how to zip up their backpacks.

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When you give your youngsters a chance to talk about all their emotions and react calmly to whatever they say, it reassures them that everything will be ﬁ ne. But if your child appears to be highly anxious and expresses reluctance to go to school after the ﬁ rst week or so, consider contacting a mental health professional. The pandemic has impacted children’s emotional well-being in numerous ways, so don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

ber to focus on the positive aspects of school, such as making new friends, having lots of time to play and learning fun new things.

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BY NITYA WANCHOO Live at Five is best summarized with two words: Family Fun. The Long Island Science Museum outdoor concert series has been going strong every other week for two summers now, and they’re only getting better.The four-hour event is packed with outdoor opportunities for families to enjoy themselves in a festival-style amphitheater. A show-mobile is set up in front of the Manhasset Bay and there’s open space for kids to run and parents to set down their chairs. Surrounding the arena, there are a handful of markets set up on tables representing local businesses and food trucks for drinks, dinner, and dessert.

Live at Five hits high note at Science Museum

The second was mostly Talking Heads covers in preparation for a show in East Hampton this weekend. Litman stopped by to say a few words. She summed up Live at Five perfectly: “Good food. Good music. Good community. Gorgeous view. Amazing sunset.” She added that one of the beneﬁts of Live at Five is that it’s bringing in younger kids to the Long Island Science Museum, which has been around for generations.Whenasked about her favorite part of the event, she said that she likes watching everyone have fun together. Then she added, “Honestly, I like when I can’t tell who’s having more fun, the kid or the adults.” The Long Island Science Museum’s Live at Five plans to keep elevating their game. “We’ll be doing it forever and ever and ever, hopefully,” Litman said.

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The Dave Diamond band, together since 2009, is composed of seven members from all over Long Island who perform throughout the tri-state area. The leader, Dave Diamond, is a local Port Washington resident. They played at Live at Five once in 2021, and they came back to play again in 2022. The band played two sets. The ﬁrst was about “sixty percent original music”, which, according to Diamond, falls under the genre he likes to call “Funky Americana.”

From 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. the Long Island Science Museum gears the fun toward the children. Then the band of the night takes over and performs until 9 p.m. with a few breaks. Throughout the evening, families watch the sunset together and relish the live music and finger food. This series was brought to life by a committee of eight: Francine Agosta Furtado, Judith Heller, Kristen Laird, Cynthia Litman, Hildur Palsdottir, Cathy Riva, Josh Speisman, and Lauren Summa. They dreamt up the idea during the pandemic and coincidentally held the first Live at Five on the day the mask mandate was lifted, as if to celebrate the return to normalcy with safe entertainment. On Aug. 11, Kristen Laird, executive director of the Long Island Science Museum, and Cynthia Litman were running the show. The night started, as usual, with a science experimentation for the children. This week’s how-to was candle making. Then right on schedule at 6:30 p.m the Dave Diamond band took the stage. They played for most of the rest of the night, with a short break for tug of war around 8 p.m. The food trucks and vendors, along with the band of the night, are rotated to ensure that the shopping and eating experiences don’t get worn out. The only exception to this is the Bubbly Bar truck and Mel, the ice cream truck, which are all-time favorites. The Aug. 11 Live at Five hosted a pizza truck, an American food truck, Port Salt Cave, and the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee, among other small business and non-profit organizations.

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The loss of the Richardson House will be yet another tireless blow to the area, which has already lost the Plandome Mills Hotpoint House, “Elysian Hill”/Morgan Estate, and the Luquer Homestead. among countless signiﬁcant sites in just recent years. Manhasset is one of the only locales in all of New York State that still has never had a historical society.

Washington, not a single donation of any amount was received towards the relocation of the structure.

On behalf of the committee, MalloryAndrewRutiglianoCronson John Thomas Lang Jr. Gary Lewandowski In May 2021, I was disheartened to have witnessed the media frenzy that resulted when a story was published in the Manhasset Press with the headline “Super Problem,” citing the violation of a district policy. What resulted were conclusions being drawn and many quickly condemning a human being without an understanding of the facts. That person was Manhasset Schools Superintendent Vincent Butera.Itwas evident that the Board of Education understood there was more here which is why they made the decision from the onset that discipline was not warranted. In May 2021, they publicly stated that their decision was “the right one,” and in February 2022, the board acknowledged that “regrettably, some of the reaction was based on speculation rather than fact, and certain statements made by some individuals in the public domain regarding Dr. Butera’s reputation and character wereWithuninformed.”thosewords the Manhasset Board of Education seemingly closed the door on a sad chapter of Manhasset history. Until, of course, it was made public in May 2022 that the state had commenced an investigation spurred by an anonymous complaint with the Oﬃce of State Review. Apparently anyone can ﬁle a complaint against someone with an educational license and create the kind of hurtful speculation that resulted here. Speculation that further entrenches us in our respective camps rather than promotes the kind of respectful and productive dialogue that is so sorely needed in our society. I watched this ordeal from the earliest days and was saddened in so many ways, yet I was touched to see so many people speak up on behalf of Dr. Butera, including Teachers’ Union President Ed Vasta, Teachers’ Union Vice President Chris Miller, and Deputy Superintendent Rosemary Johnson. “I know Dr. Butera to be a humble, kind, caring and thoughtful human being and superintendent,” Johnson said. “He is honest, and he is self-aware. He

“Preservation enhances real estate values and fosters local businesses, keeping historic main streets and downtowns economically viable,” the National Park Service states at its site. “Heritage tourism is a real economic force.” toricpreservation/economic-impacts.(www.nps.gov/subjects/hishtm#)For far, far too long, the Town has been derelict in its responsibility.

Worried about the cost? The Town has even been lackadaisical in applying for grants that such a historic landmark should receive, especially the annual New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation grant program (https://parks.ny.gov/ grants/).ButDeSena also needs to calculate the cost of demolishing the lighthouse, in light of what has already been spent, especially since it may run afoul of federal law protecting historic“Thelandmarks.preservation of the lighthouse is an endeavor that has been approved by the Town Board time and time again, money has been borrowed, grant funds have been accepted and in some cases reimbursed. We can’t just walk away,” Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey said. “I recognize how deeply connected this lighthouse is to the Town and its historic signiﬁcance. This is a project that has genuine value for our community. When you approach it from this perspective, you have to believe that a path forward can be found.” It’s time for the supervisor and the board to designate a point person, organize what needs to be done, and ﬁnally save the lighthouse.

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is an extraordinary leader, the best I have ever worked with in my plus-40yearItcareer.”speaks to the man I know. In nearly 40 years as an educator, I have never seen the president and vice president of a teachers union stand up publicly for a Thosesuperintendent.sentimentswere not isolated as just recently 16-year Board Trustee Carlo Prinzo, upon hearing the news that the Office of State Review was closing the matter without incident and thus clearing Dr. Butera, said, “Wonderful news. This horrible attack on Dr. Butera comes to a close, orchestrated by a few unhappy individuals to achieve their own goals. Meanwhile the reputation of a fine person/superintendent is Whileattacked.”Iam happy with the outcome, I remain a bit sad but for the grace of God go any of us. Perhaps it does not have to continue to be sad. Let us all resolve to not jump to conclusions, throw stones, or sign petitions without first understanding exactly what happened. Perhaps that will keep this from ever happening again.And to Dr. Butera and his family — I am so very sorry— or as the headline should readSuper Sorry Valerie Mazzone Manhasset

It is confounding that, when interviewed by News12 and Newsday, they claimed to have had a righteous, honest campaign when the Circle Drive homeowners advocated entirely for their own narrow-minded interests, as opposed to other residents and our volunteer committee who had a vision that would benefit and enhance the quality of life for all.It should also be noted that their objections were consistently inconsistent over the life of this project: Opposition in March was due to an irreparably flawed understanding of traffic impact, but that concern amazingly shifted by August to instead about the costs associated with the bond (which would have actually saved homeowners tax money in the long run with even the most fiscally conservative projections). It would be self-evident that the true root concern for these pernicious falsehoods wasn’t either. The story changed with the seasons as needed to support a fabricated narrative that was incongruous with objective fact, historical records, and preeminent expert opinion.After months of exhaustive outreach and appeals for funding to residents of both Manhasset and Port

The startling apathy and lack of community buy-in was a major red ﬂag for interested outside philanthropists from New York City and beyond, compelling them to take their funding elsewhere to residents who showed uniﬁed care for their own betterment.

Richardson House demo a tragic loss for Manhasset

Time for Town Board to save the lighthouse

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The only question now is whether this dark moment in our shared history will continue to repeat itself. The residents of Plandome Manor need to take heed that only a handful of historic sites remain and once they are gone, there is no turning back the clock. Do not waste any future opportunity to save what little is left. If not for ourselves, then for our children. Preservation of old gives us our history and burnishes our knowledge of the past, and our excitement for the present and future. We must ﬁnally wake up and come together to advocate for and protect what little we have left of our past before it is too late. It is this very history that creates the backdrop allowing real estate and development to ﬂourish. To lose these old buildings is to lose the essence of what makes Manhasset such a beautiful and desirable place to live and raise a family.Inthe end, Manhasset and its villages will get what they admire, will pay for, and ultimately, what they deserve.

As members of the ad-hoc volunteer committee to save the Richardson House in Plandome Manor, we express our profound disappointment at the needless loss of one of Long Island’s great historical homes. How fitting that Manhasset will celebrate the coming 250th anniversary of the founding of America by demolishing one of its oldest buildings (one which predates the very signing of the Declaration of InsteadIndependence).ofenabling the feasible, fiscally-responsible plan to turn the house into a needed, permanent village hall for Plandome Manor, a small few Circle Drive residents with self-serving, us-against-them attitudes made it impossible.The adaptive reuse proposal was defeated by a narrow margin after a coordinated misinformation, harassment, and fear-mongering campaign. Not only does this deny the residents the hall they desired and deserved, a beautiful home was forever lost in the Additionally,process.the disapproval of this plan keeps the Plandome Manor 9/11 Memorial in an overlooked, poorly maintained patch of land at Leeds Pond instead of in a contemplative garden alongside the civic heart of the community where it was intended to go for the proposal and rightfully belongs. The bitter distaste on Circle Drive for community progress was only matched by their complete nonchalance towards finding solutions to benefit all. This faction had no reason to come to the table as they were not interested in any form of compromise, no matter the circumstances or financial situation. They made no effort even once to reach out or work with our committee and instead directed all of their energy to spread disinformation, lies, and fear to undermine a fair vote.

The Art Guild was thrilled to organize and host CreARTive, a free hands on community art experience. CreARTive, which took place on Saturday, Aug. 13, allows children and teens to create and experience a diverse array of visual arts. Shelley Holtzman, co-president of The Art Guild, said “This is a great opportunity for us to showcase all that we have to offer the community.”More than one hundred people attended this year’s event. CreARTive has grown steadily in attendance and popularity since it was first organized in 2015. This year, the Art Guild offered several culturally diverse hands-on activities. A popular favorite among the kids was creating their own Japanese Gyotaku fish prints on muslin cloth. Co-president Ilene Silberstein showed children how to create and then play their own hand-made Djembe West African drums. Art Guild staff and volunteers were kept very busy teaching participants how to create Rangoli Nature designs, clay reliefs, Plein Air paintings, tie-dye T shirts, mixed media collage buttons and other works of art. Likewise, parents and children kept very busy running from experience to experience and then delivering their new handmade treasures to designated areas around the preserve. Mary Behling, an Art Guild board member and CreARTive volunteer brought her grandchildren to theBehlingevent. observed that the many stations “offered children the freedom to explore a variety of artistic mediums in a relaxed and unstructured way.” Caitlyn Salstein, an Art Guild instructor observed, “Families creating art together is a really healthy way to spend time. The event exposed kids to new and different activities which is always a great.”This event was made possible with a grant from New York State Council on the Arts administered by the Huntington Arts Council. The Art Guild offers classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Registration is now open for Fall workshops and classes both in person and online. Artists and community members are also invited to attend Home is Where the Art Is, a Juried Competition and Exhibition on view from Sept 8-22, 2022. The gallery is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 PM while the exhibit is on view. The Art Guild was voted Best Art School the past five years, and Best Art Gallery the past six years in Blank Slate Media’s annualThecompetition.ArtGuildof Port Washington, Inc. is conveniently located at Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, New York. The Art Guild is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts. For more information about The Art Guild, call 516-304-5797 or visit the website, www.theartguild.org.

Viscardi joins in Dunkin’ re-opening Kids get creative at CreARTive

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH Grammy, Emmy and Tony Awardwinning songwriter and performing artist Cyndi Lauper performed at Northwell Health’s Summer Hamptons Evening.

On Aug. 18, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation, S.536a/A.8077a, introduced by Sen. Anna M. Kaplan (DNorth Hills) and Assembly Member Danny O’Donnell (D-Morningside Heights), that updates the nearly century-old section of New York State law relating to real estate salespeople, striking antiquated, gender-speciﬁc language and replacing it with gender-neutral language. The new law takes eﬀect immediately. Prior to the enactment of the new law, the underlying section of the State’s real property law, which regulates the real estate brokerage and sales professions and was written in 1927, included 85 references to “salesmen” and dozens of instances of gendered pronouns like he, him and his. The law only included references to a “salesperson” in two places and made no references to “saleswomen.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VISCARDI CENTER

The Viscardi Center’s Day Hab Without Walls program participants was out and about and joined in the grand re-opening celebration at their local Dunkin’ on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park. The shop’s owners, Adam and Hefsi Izsak, along with general managers, Gohlam Hamraz and Doron Yehuda, presented Viscardi President & CEO, Dr. Chris Rosa, with a generous donation in support of the Center’s education and employment programs for youth and adults with disabilities. They also surprised the students of Henry Viscardi School with goodie bags and fresh donuts to take home at the end of their school day.

State law updated to include women as salespeople

Dr. Rosen joined Tara Narula, MD, associate director of the Lenox Hill Women’s Heart Program and CBS News senior medical correspondent, to address attendees during the event, which was emceed by Rosanna Scotto, anchor of “Good Day New York” on WNYW-Fox 5 AdditionalNews.sponsors for the evening included: Lead Sponsors: American Securities Foundation/Michael G. Fisch, and Iris & Michael Smith; Premier Sponsor: Beth and Peter Hammack; and Champion Sponsors: Christie & Bob Donaldson, Alicia Grande and Grande Cosmetics, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Alyssa & Todd Katz, Dayle & Michael Katz, Dr. Karen Kostroﬀ & Dr. Jon Cohen, Karen & Dr. Lyle Leipziger, The Lipsay Family Charitable Foundation, Denise Neiditch Breger and Ruth & MichaelTheSlade.Katz Institute for Women’s Health provides an innovative model of care, delivering an integrated approach to women’s health and wellness. Supporters of SHE and the Katz Institute advance our Outpacing the Impossible campaign and become champions for women. For more information about supporting the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and Northwell Health, ens-health.northwell.edu/katz-institute-for-wom-visit

Sen. Anna M. Kaplan said “jobs have no gender, but unfortunately, many of our State’s laws still use gendered language when discussing professions that are practiced by people of all genders. It’s important that we update these antiquated sections of the law to reﬂect our New York values and send a message that everyone, regardless of gender, should be able to pursue their passions.”

Grammy, Emmy and Tony Awardwinning songwriter and performing artist Cyndi Lauper performed at Northwell Health’s fourth annual Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE) on August 13, which raised $925,000 for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The event was held in Water Mill, NY, at the residence of Victoria MoranFurman, who hosted alongside presenting sponsors Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Eric Moran and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events. Supporters of the event are raising health for the women in our communities – from Manhattan to Montauk. Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health has created the only network of experts – including clinicians, scientists and researchers – who are uniquely qualiﬁed to address the healthcare needs of “Womenwomen.have been understudied, underdiagnosed and undertreated for too long,” said Stacey E. Rosen, MD, senior vice president of women’s health at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. “Our experts focus on the unique health needs of women and collaborate to create a new model to improve the health of women. We’ve launched a revolution in women’s health.”

Northwell event raises $1M for women’s health

Assembly Member Danny O’Donnell said “People of all professions deserve to feel valued, but gendered language in our real property law fails to adequately recognize the contributions of women and non-binary New Yorkers. We want our workplaces to reﬂect the diversity of New York and the best way to achieve that goal is by making sure all realtors feel that they belong and the profession is accessible. I thank Sen. Kaplan for her leadership on this issue and I am pleased that Gov. Hochul has signed this important measure into law.”

The legislation, S.536a/A.8077a, updates Article 12-A of the Real Property Law Changingby: all instances of the word salesman to salesperson. Removing gendered language from the Article by removing references to “his or her” in favor of “their,” change “himself” to “themselves,” as well as appropriate changes in variations to these words. According to studies by the New York State Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, men are actually a minority in the profession, with women representing 64% of Realtors nationally and in New York State. By removing gendered language from the State’s real property law, the law will ﬁnally reﬂect the gender diversity of the real estate sales profession.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA KAPLAN

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Aug. 18 that amends a nearly century-old piece of New York State law dealing to real estate salespeople by inserting gender-neutral language in its place. The new law takes effect immediately.

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August 30: Triple Play Tuesday (chance to win $25,000 if the Ducks turn a triple play)

In planning this special event, Splish Splash and Jovia partnered with two local not-for-proﬁt children’s organizations. Seventy-ﬁve of the event’s attendees were chosen by KiDS NEED MORE (Motivational Recovery Environments, Inc.), a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families and young adults coping with life-threatening illness and trauma.

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (DPort Washington) announced she is hosting “Gina on the Go” mobile ofﬁce hours again this year at libraries throughout her district, including Albertson, Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington and Roslyn. The 10 mobile oﬃce hours stops will take place between September and October.

“We are happy to be working with Jovia so that our ticket donation to these two organizations will allow children to enjoy an amazing experience at our park,” said Mike Bengtson, general manager, Splish Splash. “Both Jovia and Splish Splash share the same philosophy of being a good corporate citizen and giving back to our local Long Island community is very important to us both. As a family destination, nothing makes us happier than seeing the smiles on the faces of children. We look forward to seeing them and providing them with a fun and memorable day.’’ Along with the food and refreshment vouchers, Jovia will be providing each attendee with a string backpack and Jovia water bottle. As part of Jovia’s efforts to help build up and support financially literate communities and future generations, the credit union will follow up the Splish Splash event with a financial education day to be held in the Fall for each organization and the families they support. Ongoing financial literacy workshops are being planned on topics such as earning, saving, spending, borrowing, and the importance of protecting financial information and assets.

Sillitti hosts mobile office hours A day for health-challenged

The other 25 attendees were chosen by La de Justicia Foundation, an organization that provides educational and support services to underserved youth and their families to develop strong, educated, and visionary communities in Suﬀolk County.

September 14: Prostate Cancer Awareness Night with Drawstring Bag Giveaway (ﬁrst 1,000 fans), presented by Good Samaritan Hospital & Waddle In Wednesday (special oﬀer available in the Waddle In Shop all game)

State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D-Port Washington) will ffer “Gina on the Go” mobile office hours in her district, which includes Albertson, Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn, Honoring Sitan Tai Chi & Martial Arts

In a collaborative eﬀort between Jovia Financial Credit Union and Splish Splash Water Park, 100 children, parents and caregivers were given free admission to the water park on Aug. 16. In addition, each event attendee was provided with a voucher to purchase food and drinks within the park. The children and their families met representatives of Splish Splash and Jovia at the park for a photo before they entered the park for a carefree day of fun and adventure.

September 13: Winning Inning Contest, presented by The Anne V. Graziani Fund & Triple Play Tuesday (chance to win $25,000 if the Ducks turn a triple play)

August 31: Lemonade Stand Main Wine & Vine Wine Down Wednesday (All fans welcome to visit the Duck Club for a wine tasting event of featured products) & Waddle In Wednesday (special offer available in the Waddle In Shop all game)September 1: Seat Cushion Giveaway, courtesy of The Bristal Assisted Living (first 1,000 fans) & Thirsty Thursday (drink special throughout the game and Duck Club open to all Septemberfans)9: Ducks Poster Giveaway, courtesy of Newsday (first 1,500 fans) & Angela’s Pizza K-Man Friday (enjoy a special deal at Angela’s Pizzeria of Islip all weekend if the K-Man strikes out)

“My ‘Gina on the Go’ mobile office hour stops last year were a huge success. I received a tremendous amount of input on community issues and heard from residents all throughout my district and I hope this year is no different,” said Sillitti. “These mobile office hour stops help bring government to you and I encourage everyone to call my office to sign up to attend.” Sillitti’s office is available to help residents connect with state agencies and local services to cut through government red tape. The Assemblywoman also welcomes constituents’ opinions on current or proposed legislation.Call her office at 516-482-6966 to make an appointment to attend one of her upcoming “Gina on the Go” stops: Port Washington Library: Tuesday, Sept. 13: 10 a.m. – noon and Thursday, Oct. 6: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Great Neck Library: Wednesday, Sept. 14: 10 a.m. – noon and Tuesday, Oct. 11: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Bryant Library: Monday, Sept. 19: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 3: 10 a.m. –Manhassetnoon Library: Tuesday, Sept. 20: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 28: 10 a.m. – noon Shelter Rock Library: Thursday, Sept. 29: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 13: 10 a.m. – noon

Town oﬃcials recognized students: Alan Huang, Ethan Yip and Katie Yan for their

NewTaicentperformancesexceptionalatthere-championship.SitanTaiChiisaChischoolsetupinYorkbytheﬁrst- world Wushu and Tai Chi champion, Master Sitan Chen. Their mission is to promote Tai Chi through their teaching programs.

“These are economically stressful times for many families on Long Island, especially for financial- and health-challenged families that are adversely impacted by inflation and increased living costs,” said Rich Tavarez, community relations officer, Jovia Financial Credit Union. “Jovia teamed up with Splish Splash to lift some of the budget-related burdens that usually go along with planning a family outing. With expenses covered, the most difficult decision of the day should be which exciting ride to tackle first at Splish Splash, or whether they want a hotdog or a hamburger at the concession stand.”

September 11: Bethpage Sunday Family Funday (pregame Catch on the Field and postgame Kids Run the Bases)

PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SILLITTI

The Long Island Ducks today announced that Aug. 30 and 31 as well as Sept. 1, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 15 will all be Unused Ticket Days at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Fans who were unable to make it out to a ballgame earlier this season and are still in possession of their unused tickets can exchange them for tickets of equal or lesser value at the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, subject to availability. Those interested in exchanging their unused tickets can do so by visiting the box office ONLY, which is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and during all Ducks home games.Tickets can be exchanged for games August 30-September 1 against the Lancaster Barnstormers, September 9 and 11 against the Staten Island FerryHawks and September 13-15 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. A $1 ticket surcharge fee will be applied on all tickets exchanged, and tickets cannot be exchanged online or by phone.Highlights for the Unused Ticket Day games include:

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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Council Member Mariann Dalimonte welcomed Sitan Tai Chi & Martial Arts to Town Hall on Aug. 11. Town oﬃcials recognized the group’s recent success representing the USA team at the 13th Pan-American Wushu Championship in Brazil.There were 16 countries with over 300 athletes participating in the tournament.

September 15: Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Coca-Cola, and Thirsty Thursday (drink special through the game and Duck Club open to all fans) The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball.

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The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by both houses of Congress and signed by President Biden on Aug. 16, became a compromise for the much larger Build Back Better plan, which was introduced to assist in fighting inflation, increased climate/global warming, and certain medical cost issues. One of the key issues was having all corporations pay a minimum of 15% income tax. This is good news for homeowners who might have previously been concerned about additional income taxes or possibly the loss or change in our interest deduction on primary and secondary home mortgages (within certain limitations, ask your CPA), (reduced from $1 million to $750,000 through 2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), which has been the most popular deduction. It should also have very little or no effect on REITs or small-scale developers. Other benefits are clean energy credits from your utilities and further massive tax rebates on the installation of solar and renewable energy, community solar, and wind farms. This will also enhance homeownership and real estate investment going forward while reducing energy costs which dramatically increased in 2022. There is a huge problem, however, that the legislation hasn’t addressed: the historically low housing supply affecting American families. Higher interest rates cause higher costs, reducing the incentive for building multifamily units, also imposing more restrictive and higher energy code requirements while inflated labor costs have slowed things down. Even though the United States needs more housing but is facing higher financing costs, the market has cooled off substantially in many states. Developers and builders are being much more cautious as documented by fewer building permits leading to a reduction in new construction. This is something that should absolutely be addressed immediately in order to keep us out of a more severe and debilitating recession to accommodate those qualified buyers who need and want to own.

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According to Forbes Magazine on Aug. 4, Moody’s Analytics, the ﬁnancial intelligence service has predicted that housing prices will likely shift in 414 regional housing markets throughout the U.S. between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2024. Of those markets, Moody’s Analytics predicts 204 of them will see increases in prices over that time period, probably due to extremely low availability of homes and I believe more stable interest rates.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certiﬁed International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S) as well as the new “Green Industry” Certiﬁcation for ecofriendly construction and upgrades. For a “FREE” 15-minute consultation, a value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or via https://WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com

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Fortune Magazine found through research and data firm CoreLogic that 68% of metropolitan markets, especially our local markets in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, are overvalued. However, 24.4% are normal and 7.6% are Legislatorsundervalued.inWashington must have received sufficient and crucial information from a multitude of experts and analytical service companies. I think that they were careful not to further affect the real estate market with their new regulations. The profound effect that the doubling of interest rates had on curbing our serious inflation issues was sufficient to really change the profile of our crazy and insane real estateThismarket.hadto be done as growing legislation negatively affecting real estate would have created an even greater, more tenuous, and negative environment for buyers and sellers. Although real estate has been an instrumental factor in causing our inflation, I believe it has had more positive effects in increasing one’s wealth than negative ones.When one buys a home, they then begin to purchase goods and services, which is a plus for our economy as 70% of it comprises consumer spending. According to CNBC research, 42% of homeowner’s equity wealth had increased by the end of 2021. The profit on a typical home sale in 2021 was a little more than $94,000 an increase of 45% from 2020 and 71% higher profits from the period prior to the pandemic. Usable equity in one’s home grew by 2.6 trillion in 2021 to a monumental total of 9.9 trillion.Butan excessive amount of money was freely given out during the pandemic, sometimes to the wrong individuals and companies, causing greater inflation (higher stock prices) and supply chain shortages from the lack of employees across the supply chain, shortage of raw materials and bottlenecks, cyber-attacks and also weather-related events, too. We should hope for a soft landing, but there are so many variables in the mix it’s anyone’s guess how it will all endContinueup. to Donate to the Ukrainian Crisis and save a life or 2: IOM’s Ukraine Response OR The International Organization for Migration a 501(c) 3 Corporation: OR:http://donate.iom.int

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Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen declared herself victorious in the 4th Congressional District’s Democratic Primary election last night.

While the 3rd Congressional District under the new proposal does not extend as far west as the Bronx or Westchester, it does stretch to more southern parts of Nassau County, such as Hicksville and Massapequa. The new lines do exclude the parts of the district that now stretch into Suffolk County, mainly Huntington and Smithtown.

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New district maps were submitted recently by a court-appointed special master and have been viewed as more neutral compared to ones that were rejected by a state appeals court earlier this year.

Gillen, who was endorsed by incumbent U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City), received more than 12,400 votes, 63%, with approximately 95% of the ballots reported as of Wednesday morning. She led Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages who received 4,811 votes, Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett who received 2,169 votes and Muzibul Huq who received 297 votes.

GN46 The Great Neck News, Friday, August 26, 2022 University Seminar on Innovation in Education, is also a published author. His fascination with the philosopher Socrates, he said, sparked the creation of the group. In Gross’s book, “Socrates’ Way: Seven Keys to Using Your Mind to the Utmost,” he references how the famed philosopher’s most enjoyable and rewarding way to spend his time was by talking to people on the street. He has also incorporated Socrates’ work into the conversational aspect of the group by hosting sessions called “Socrates Salon,” the next one to be held virtually on Sept. 13 and centered around what eating means in one’s life.

The 4th Congressional District comprises central and southern Nassau County, including Floral Park, Garden City, Hempstead, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park and Westbury. Under newly drawn redistricting maps, it also takes in the villages of East Williston, Williston Park, Lake Success and some unincorporated parts of the Town of North Hempstead. Gillen will face Republican Anthony D’Esposito, who serves as a councilman representing the Town of Hempstead’s 4th District. D’Esposito, a retired NYPD detective who lives in Island Park, was endorsed by the Nassau County Republican Party in March.

Zimmerman in Third District PHOTO BY STEVEN KEEHNER

THIS CAMPAIGN IS DEFINED BY OUR COMMITMENT TO STAND UP FOR OUR DEMOCRACY, TO STAND UP FOR AFFORDABILITY FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS OF AMERICA. WHAT HOLDS US AND BRINGS US TOGETHER ARE THE IDEALS AND COMMITMENT THAT GIVES US THE STRENGTH, THAT GIVES US THE FIGHT, THAT GIVES US THE PURPOSE AND THE MISSION, THAT STRENGTH THAT BROUGHT US TO THIS VICTORY, IT’S GOING TO BRING US TO VICTORY IN NOVEMBER. Robert Zimmerman GREAT NECK BUSINESSMAN

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Gross also touched on two other books, “The Power of Strangers: The Beneﬁts of Connecting in a Suspicious World” and “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World” for his discussions. For questions on how to get involved or participate in future discussions, Gross encourages people to reach out via email at: grossassoc@ aol.com and to visit conversationsnewyork.com. and the LGBTQ+ community’s rights, among other things, as threats to the country’s fabric. Notable endorsements for Zimmerman include former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, state Assemblyman Charles Lavine and state Comptroller ThomasLafazan,DiNapoli.who was endorsed by Suozzi, said he reached out to Zimmerman following his victory. Despite the loss, he said he was still proud of the work put into his congressional campaign. “I called to congratulate Robert on his win,” Lafazan said to supporters at his campaign headquarters in Plainview on Tuesday. “I said I will and I know our team and supporters will be here to make sure that we can keep this seat in Democratic hands and that was a pledge. “Most importantly, this is not a night to be somber. We made history and did something amazing here.”

Great Neck’s Robert Zimmerman declared himself victorious in the 3rd Congressional District’s Democratic primary last night.

The letter said the demolition of a longstanding structure reinforces the need for Manhasset to create a historical society. The preservationists said not a single donation of any amount was received for the relocation of the building despite “months of exhaustive outreach and appeals for funding to residents of both Manhasset and Port Washington.”

“The residents of Plandome Manor need to take heed that only a handful of historic sites remain and once they are gone, there is no turning back the clock,” the letter said. “Do not waste any future opportunity to save what little is left. If not for ourselves, then for our children. Preservation of old gives us our history and burnishes our knowledge of the past, and our excitement for the present and future.”

Oﬃcials said that this summer, more pupils attended its Summer Arts Camp than last summer. The Gold Coast Arts Center is still taking registrations for its fall 2022 classes, which will start on Sept. 10 as scheduled. One can visit GoldCoastArts. org for more details on the courses and lessons.

Home demolition sparks calls for historical society

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The Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck. Officials reported on Friday water main break had been repaired.

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Village Mayor Barbara Donno and other members of the village’s Board of Trustees expressed their support for the proposition but hoped that despite the referendum being defeated, there were other ways to preserve the longstanding home.“The village board has always based their decisions on what they felt was in the best interest for the whole village and its residents and will continue to do so,” Donno said in a statement following the vote in April. “This vote does not end our pursuit of finding adequate space within the Village and moving our village hall back to Plandome Manor where it belongs. We will continue to discuss and evaluate all other possibleVillageoptions.”officials did not immediately respond to requests to comment on the matter further. 4

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GN 47The Great Neck News, Friday, August 26, 2022 said the arts center is alive and “Wewell. are grateful to those community entities like Temple Emanuel, Temple Beth El and the Inn at Great Neck who are providing beautiful classrooms and spaces to serve our summer arts students,” she said. “We are heartened by these great community partners.”Gilalso recognized her gratitude “to the leadership of the Town of North Hempstead, Village of Great Neck Plaza and the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, all of whom have worked hard to identify and ﬁx the source of the break that led to our temporary displacement from our Followingbuilding.”thebreak, art center employees were able to retrieve their notebooks and other equipment so they could continue to work from home.

The house was built in 1730 in Massachusetts. In 1923, eight years before Plandome Manor was incorporated, resident George Richardson had the house dismantled, moved to its present site and rebuilt. The house was approximately 2,700 square feet and had an attached garage. According to the real estate website Trulia.com, the Richardson House was sold on Dec. 20, 2021, for $1.3 million after being on the market for more than two years. The buyer was a developer who has filed for a demolition permit and a building permit for a new house.

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

APPEAL #21278 – ELRAC, LLC (Enterprise Rent-A-Car); 131 Northern Blvd., Great Neck; Sec tion 2, Block 50, Lot 236; Zoned Business-A Conditional Use §70-126(D) renewal of a conditional use to permit the parking, storage, sale and rental of automobiles.

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 7, 2022 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 #21272 – Zi Song Realty, LLC; 106 Allen Dr., Great Neck; Section 2, Block 358, Lots 2 and 3; Zoned Residence-C Variance from § 70-47 to subdivide a property into two building lots both of which are too small (insuf fcient minimum lot area).

townboardlive.https://northhempsteadny.gov/meetingviewBZAdept@northhempsteadny.gov.atAdditionally,thepublicmaythelivestreamofthisat Should you wish to participate in an appeal hearing, we encourage you register in advance by email to thesubmissionshearing.upcommentstoheardappealaddress,Pleasegovbzadept@northhempsteadny.byFriday,September2,2022.includeyourfullname,emailaddress,andnumberyouwishtobeon.Commentsarelimited3minutesperspeaker.Writtenareacceptedbyemailto60minutespriortotheTimelycommentwillbemadepartofrecord.

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APPEAL #21279 – GN Auto Sales, Inc.; 120 Northern Blvd., Great Neck; Section 2, Block 69, Lots 6 -10; Zoned Business-A Conditional Use §70-126(D) and Variances from §§ 70-103(A)(1) and 70-103(F) to construct interior alterations to convert an existing commercial building to a new used automobile dealership (parking space for the parking storage and sale of used automobiles) which is a conditional use, with not enough parking or loading zones. COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced while inside TownPersonsHall.interested in viewing the fle for this appeal may request to do so any time before the scheduled hearing by contacting the BZA department via e-mail

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North HempsteadBoard of Zoning Appeals

APPEAL #21271 – David Sion; 7 Station Rd., Great Neck; Section 2, Block 229, Lot 110; Zoned Residence-A Variance from § 70-100.2A(4) to legalize a fence that is too tall.

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“St. Thomas Aquinas College has a long and proven legacy of providing outstanding athletic opportunities for our student-athletes, who excel both in the classroom – with an ECC-high 90% academic success graduation rate – and on the ﬁeld,” said STAC President Ken Daly. “As highlighted in our strategic plan, we are passionately committed to the holistic development of our students and are proud to be adding these popular athletic oﬀerings for our student-athletes.” With the introduction of these two new programs, St. Thomas Aquinas College leads the East Coast Conference (ECC) in NCAA sports programs.Along with 22 NCAA sports, the college sponsors club sports including Sprint Football (CSFL), Men’s Ice Hockey, Esports, and Cheer and Dance, as well as multiple other club and intramural opportunities.

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“We are thrilled to add both Men’s and Women’s Volleyball as we continue to expand our athletic oﬀerings. These additions will strengthen our academic and athletic proﬁle while creating new opportunities for our campus and community,” stated STAC Director of Athletics Nicole Ryan. STAC President Kenneth Daly resides in Port Washington.

St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) is proud to announce the addition of Women’s and Men’s Volleyball programs as their 21st and 22nd NCAA sports. The Spartans anticipate beginning the inaugural Women’s Volleyball season in Fall 2023, with the Men’s team beginning competition in Spring 2024.

St. Thomas launches NCAA programs

“The ECC is very excited about STAC’s announcement to add the sport of volleyball. The ECC has some of the best women’s volleyball programs in our region and adding STAC will be a major plus to our conference,” stated ECC Commissioner Dr. Robert Dranoff. “We are confident the volleyball program will build on the success of STAC’s other athletic programs.” St. Thomas Aquinas College will immediately conduct a national search for head coaches to lead these programs. The STAC Women’s Volleyball team will compete in the Division II East Coast Conference while the men’s program will initially play an independent schedule as future conference affiliations are to be determined.

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