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Racial disparity in state aid for N. Shore schools Smaller % increase for districts with high minority enrollment

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z This is the third in a series on North Shore school districts The figures were selected from the state Legislature and compared with demographic and enrollment figures from the state’s Education Department.

The average 2022-23 state aid for the 11 school districts was $14.3 million, with the Sewanhaka School District receiving the most at nearly $57.9 million and the East Williston School District having the least at $5.5 million.

The boost in state aid for the 11 public school districts on the North Shore is part of a record $457 million in extra financial aid for all Long Island public school districts included in the state’s budget, which was approved in April. The cumulative rise in the 11 school districts is larger in percentage terms than the cumulative 16.52% increase for all Nassau County school districts.

The average amount of 2022-23 state aid increases for the 11 public school districts throughout the North Shore of Nassau County is more than 21%, a figure higher than the increases for the four districts whose minority enrollment is higher than their white enrollment, according to an analysis conducted by Blank Slate Media.

The four school districts whose

2020-21 minority enrollment was greater than their white enrollment are Great Neck, Herricks, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park and Sewanhaka. Minority enrollment is comprised of black, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and other non-white students, according to the state’s Education Department.

Great Neck’s white enrollment made up 42.8% of the district, according to the figures, while its cumulative minority enrollment made up 54.4%.

Herricks’ white enrollment was 22.5% while its minority enrollment made up 75.9%, according to the figures.

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park’s minority enrollment made up 75.6% of the district, while its white enrollment made up nearly 22%. Sewanhaka had minority enrollment of 68%, while white students made up 30.6% of the district, according to statistics.

Despite Sewanhaka leading the analyzed districts in total state aid, it also led the districts in total enrollment with 8,003 students. The $9.6 million, or 20%, increase Sewnahaka is scheduled to receive in state aid from the 2021-22 school year was only the fifth-highest throughout the analyzed districts. Great Neck is set to receive more than $12 million in state aid for the 2022-23 school year, a 14% increase from the previous year, which is the third-lowest increase among the Continued on Page 60

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Jack Peterson (No.3) celebrated after scoring one of his three goals in the Long Island championship game at Hofstra. See story on page 74.

Town board to consider 4 redistricting proposals

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Every 10 years, the town is directed to participate in the redistrictOn Thursday, the North Hemp- ing process by town code to revise stead Town Board will hold a public districts to ensure none contain a hearing to consider four redistricting substantially disproportionate differproposals that were submitted by the ence in the voter population comnonpartisan redistricting commission pared to other districts.

North Hempstead currently has on May 30.

six councilmanic districts, which are each represented by one member of the Town Board. In addition to the six councilmembers, the town supervisor also sits on the seven-member board.

According to the 2020 federal Continued on Page 61

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N. Hempstead highway Parking debate roils chief post remains vacant Flower Hill meeting Resolution at upcoming meeting expected to establish deputy

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A resolution appointing Thomas Tiernan to town highway superintendent was tabled on May 19.

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y The North Hempstead Town Board is not expected to fill the highway superintendent opening that was publicly posted May 23 at the June 16 meeting, according to town officials.

On the upcoming agenda, which should be posted next week, is a resolution to consider establishing a deputy highway superintendent along with four public hearings that deal with the Building Department and school bus safety.

The position of highway superintendent has been left vacant since the May 19 meeting when Town Board Democrats voted to table the appointment of former Highway Superintendent Thomas Tiernan and to remove acting Highway Superintendent Harry Weed.

Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey, a Democrat, called for the Town Board to participate in a search in

May “so we can work together to best serve the needs of our residents.”

Lurvey said she hopes Tiernan “will be given every consideration as part of this search.” Since Tiernan’s original appointment resolution was submitted in May, Republican Supervisor Jennifer DeSena has also called for a search to be conducted in order to fill the position.

DeSena’s second attempt at passing her building reforms aimed at expedited permits is also slated for a public hearing June 16. Democrats in April blocked DeSena’s proposal on the grounds that it would not lead to the supervisor’s intended benefits.

The local law amending the town code would require the town Building Department commissioner to make a decision on expedited permits within seven days and remove the Town Board’s ability to override the department’s decisions.

Another public hearing, pro-

posed by Democrats, is slated to discuss a local law that would “make modifications to the procedure on requests for expedited permit application review,” according to the May agenda.

Both public hearings will focus on proposals to amend the same section of Town Code.

“The supervisor and I both now have public hearings that aim to improve the Building Department process for residents in the town,” Lurvey said earlier. “I hope that the supervisor, my fellow board members and I can work together between now and the next Town Board meeting when these hearings will take place to maybe think about some additional changes to these provisions and work together.”

A third hearing related to the Building Department involves legislation requiring the department to submit monthly reports to the supervisor and Town Board summarizing business conducted by the department.

DeSena and Councilman Robert Troiano both submitted resolutions that would opt the town into a New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. It would authorize the creation of a school bus safety program that could potentially equip every school bus in town with recording equipment that would automatically issue violations to drivers who pass a stopped school bus.

Troiano, who is also president of the Westbury Union Free School District, said he wasn’t aware of how pervasive this problem is.

“Every year there are 17 million stopped school buses that are passed by a vehicle,” Troiano said.

“In the last 10 years, 136,000 injuries have occurred to schoolchildren by virtue of going around a bus and being hit by a vehicle that should have stopped. Over the last 10 years, there have been 1,000 fatalities that could have been avoided. I am hopeful that this program will bring that number down to zero in the Town of North Hempstead.”

The next Town of North Hempstead Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

Proposed law sparks controversy

BY ST E V E N K E E H N E R A motion to withdraw a proposed parking law failed amid heated discussion during a Flower Hill Board of Trustees meeting Monday night.

The proposed Local Law D 2022 is part of a larger ongoing debate between residents and the board that began last year. It is centered on concerns about non-residential parking in residential areas.

Last year, the village dispatched a traffic engineer on a tour of the Ridge Drive West parking problem area. He proposed the village establish space on Middle Neck Road in front of the apartment building or limit parking on Ridge Drive West for certain hours.

This prompted the introduction of what would become Local Law D 2022 in January. The amendment would prohibit parking on both sides of Ridge Drive West from 165 feet north of Northern Blvd to Peachtree Lane between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Hearings were, however, repeatedly adjourned. The village’s April minutes stated “the hearing was adjourned pending the receipt of the Middle Neck Road parking plan from VHB Engineering.”

All this culminated in a vote on Monday night. Before that, the pub-

lic commented on the proposed law’s prospective withdrawal.

“At one of our meetings last year, one of the somewhat newer residents had said it appeared to him that the board has been interested in commercial businesses and their employees [over] the residents,” one resident said. “I believe that at this point, I mean, it is becoming clear that that is absolutely the case.”

The resident contended that parking by non-residents encourages inappropriate behavior. She cited at least five incidents, including suspicious vehicles, public urination and indecent exposure and said at least four required police intervention.

“For years now — it’s not months, it’s years — we’ve worked with you in good faith,” she said.

“Unfortunately, it does not feel like you’re doing the same for us.”

Tensions escalated when the resident’s husband approached the platform next. He explained that despite his regular attendance, the repeated adjournments of hearings on the issue frustrated him.

“For someone who’s lived here 30 years, this rubs me the wrong way very much. I think we deserve better,” he said. “I’ve listened to you and you have a really—when it comes to me and my wife—you have a very condescending tone.”

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The Flower Hill Board of Trustees. On Monday night, a motion to rescind a planned parking law failed amid intense debate.

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Franchetti-backed bill heads to Hochul Legislation inspired by lifelong Manhasset resident’s tragedy unanimously passes through Senate A bill championed by lifelong Manhasset resident Jacqueline Franchetti will head to Gov. Hochul’s desk after it unanimously passed the state Senate vote, now clearing both legislative chambers.

The bill is the first of eight laws that Franchetti has pushed for to reach this point. It requires courtordered forensic evaluations involving child custody and visitation by a licensed psychologist, social worker or psychiatrist who has completed a training program developed by the state’s Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Senate Bill S6385 now must be signed by Hochul for it to become law.

“This bill has HUGE significance to me as it was the very first bill in New York State that I drafted after Kyra’s murder,” Franchetti said in a statement. “It will mandate training for forensic child custody evaluators on family violence, trauma, and child abuse.”

Weeks ago, Senate Bill S8578B, which prohibits certain forensic child custody evaluators from appearing as expert witnesses in family court, passed the Senate. It must now pass

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Jacqueline Franchetti of Manhasset with her daughter Kyra at the Mary Jane Davies Green in an undated photo.

the Assembly before reaching Hochul’s desk to be signed.

Franchetti has led a fight to reform the New York justice system that let her daughter slip through the cracks.

On July 27, 2016, 2-year-old Kyra’s father shot her twice in the back while she was sleeping at his Fairfax, Va., home on an unsupervised, courtsanctioned visit. He then set the house on fire and shot himself to death.

After Kyra was killed, Franchetti founded Kyra’s Champions and the Kyra Franchetti Foundation, whose mission is to protect children in custody cases from being ordered by a court into the home of an abusive parent.

Franchetti’s advocacy has led to multiple bills, including Kyra’s Law, which makes child safety the top priority in Family Court, increases judicial training on family violence and eliminates the use of forensic evaluators, among other things.

Franchetti previously said that the bills have garnered interest and led to over 15,000 emails sent to legislators in support of the five bills.

In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul released a report from the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Forensic Custody Evaluations, created by then-Gov.

Andrew Cuomo last year, of which Franchetti was one of 20 members.

The group was focused on providing recommendations to the governor about updates to the evaluations for New York courts after negative experiences were reported by parents, attorneys and court officials.

Forensic evaluators are required to have a background in mental health and conduct evaluations on parent/child relationships before providing a report to the court. Franchetti described a lack of necessary training, bias and lack of standards as reasons the commission was created.

Franchetti previously cited several disturbing examples that included a forensic evaluator in Schenectady requiring a child who disclosed sexual abuse to sit on her father’s lap during her interview.

She said on Long Island an evaluator interviewed a young boy on the bed where he was raped and in her daughter Kyra’s case, the evaluator dismissed documented evidence and eyewitness accounts of abuse and advocated for the father who ultimately murdered her to have joint custody.

More information about Kyra’s Champions can be found at www. kyraschampions.org.

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Shine’s leadership recalled in Great Neck

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Local officials and members of the Great Neck School District community honored the life of former Superintendent William A. Shine at South High School, the school that bears his name, last week.

Shine, who was hailed as a “visionary” leader by current-day district officials, died in January at 93. He served as superintendent from 1982 until he retired from the post in 2004, giving him the second-longest tenure as a superintendent in the district’s history, trailing only John L. Miller’s 28 years.

Those who spoke about Shine’s legacy last week included Shine’s wife, Susan, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, former Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, current Superintendent Teresa Prendergast, Temple Emanuel Senior Rabbi Robert S. Widom and others. As each speaker reflected on their memories in multiple capacities with the longtime superintendent, a recurring theme in each speech was the importance the district played throughout Shine’s life.

Prendergast said she first met Shine at a community involvement forum that was centered around public education. She cited Shine’s admiration for the district and commitment to providing each student with a quality education.

“Bill immediately earned my respect as an instructional and compassionate leader who understood that every student deserves a learning environment that met their unique needs,” Prendergast said. “Soon after I began my tenure as superintendent, I invited Bill to meet with me in the superintendent’s office. The school district was such an enormous part of his life and he shared with me many stories about his time in

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Former Great Neck Superintendent William A. Shine died in January at 93.

Great Neck and provided sound counsel.”

Widom, whose relationship with the Shine family has spanned more than two decades, said he could not walk the halls of a school without students, faculty and staff stopping to say hello, with the superintendent making sure each one felt just as special.

“And he would know every one of their names,” Widom said. “It was so moving and touching to see the relationship of a superintendent with each kid that walked through the cor-

ridors. Not only did they come to respect him, in fact, many of them came to love him.”

One of those students was Benjamin Rosloff, a film editor and scripted filmmaker, who spoke on his unique relationship with Shine. Rosloff said he was one of the first students with autism to be educated in the district and that he was one of Shine’s favorite students.

“He understood that not everything about a person is discovered in high school,” Rosloff said. “Dr. Shine never doubted people. He was always thinking about what people could do and how he could help. He always knew it was worth believing that someone could succeed.”

DiNapoli said it was a “great privilege” to work with Shine when he was a member of the state Assembly and an “even greater” one to have known him as a friend for even longer. DiNapoli said he often sought counsel from Shine on issues pertaining to education and that his answers to legislative proposals involving school funding were always the “most thoughtful.”

“Any conversation with Bill Shine was a learning experience,” DiNapoli said. “On more than one occasion, I would bring whoever was chair of the Assembly’s Education Committee to our community for a tour. No disrespect to any of the other superintendents we met, but Bill was always the person who left the greatest impression at these meetings.”

Bosworth, who previously served on the Great Neck Board of Education, said Shine was not the type of superintendent to sit back and rely on other district officials to do the grunt work and inform him of district happenings. Often, she said, Shine would be found walking the halls of the schools, attending sporting events and, on occasion, serving as principal.

“He believed strongly in being available and approachable, something that parents took full advantage of, and we were certainly outspoken about what we thought needed to be done,” Bosworth said. “Bill worked with us all, but always reminded us to be cognizant of what he referred to as the ‘empty chair’.”

Bosworth said Shine never wanted any changes that would benefit one group of students at the expense of another. The ‘empty chair,’ she said, was Shine’s way of representing the students whose parents may not be in a position to advocate for them and ensured they still had access to the same opportunities as everyone else in the district.

Following his tenure in Great Neck, Shine spent six years working in the Manhasset school district, including a few months as interim superintendent.

Aside from being a dedicated public educator, Shine served in the Marine Corps, a fighting force Susan said he held in very high regard.

Aside from Susan, Shine is survived by his children Barbara and Jack, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The ceremony featured a flag folding from the Marine Corps Funeral Honors, music performances from North and South High School students and a video tribute in Shine’s honor.

Susan, Shine’s wife for nearly 40 years, thanked everyone for attending and coordinating the event and spoke on the importance of the Great Neck community.

“Great Neck is very special to me as it certainly was to him,” Susan said.

A full video recording of the ceremony is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=9HHgMou06TA.

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GOP raises alarm about election dates Proposed bill would hold town, county races outside NYC on even-numbered years

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z A proposed bill that would have shifted local elections throughout New York to even-numbered years failed to be voted out of committee after state and Nassau County Republicans objected, claiming it would stifle the voice of suburban voters.

Democratic state Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, a sponsor of the bill, told Spectrum News last week that she was advocating for hearings to air the concerns of those who claim the legislation would have negative impacts on the local level.

Officials said the bill remained in the Senate’s and Assembly’s Election Law Committees and was not brought to either floor for a vote. Unless a special session was called, the proposed legislation would not be addressed until the Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 4, 2023.

The proposed legislation would have scheduled elections in towns, villages and counties on the first Tuesday in November in even-numbered years. The measure would not have applied to the county clerk, district attorney, town justices and other justice-related posts with three-year terms.

Local elections in the state are currently held on both even and odd-numbered years. Elections held throughout

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Republican officials condemned proposed legislation aimed at changing the dates of local elections to even years.

New York City, officials said, would not have been affected by the proposed legislation.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the bill would force local candidates to compete with presidential and gubernatorial candidates when trying to discuss the pressing issues facing their respective municipalities.

“This is nothing more than a blatant attempt to centralize control of government in Albany,” Blakeman said at a recent news conference. “It is an attack

against the suburbs, it is an attack against the rural counties and towns of this state and we stand here united to say we are not going to take this lying down.”

The legislation said that elections held in even-numbered years would “make the process less confusing for voters,” leading to greater turnout in local elections. Consolidating local elections would also provide fiscal savings to local municipalities, officials said.

Changes would have also been made to how candidates are listed on the bal-

lots, with the executive candidates put first followed by candidates running for other federal jobs and then state offices.

The size of the electorate would have determined the order of the remaining candidates.

More than 723,000 votes were cast throughout Nassau County in the 2020 presidential election. Nassau’s 2021 county executive election, which Blakeman won, saw more than 283,000 votes cast.

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that voter turnout is the highest on the November Election Day in even-numbered years when elections for state and/ or federal offices are held,” according to the legislation.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said the bill was “a terrible idea” and that local issues would effectively be “buried” if the elections were held only during even-numbered years.

“It’s a last-ditch effort to control the outcome of future elections after striking out with a plan to illegally gerrymander our communities,” DeSena said. “If this really were about the voice of the people, it would be done the right way, by proposing a constitutional referendum that all the residents of the state of New York could weigh in on.”

The act would have gone into effect immediately, with the even-numbered election years taking place beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

Democratic state Sen. James Skoufis, the bill’s other sponsor, told Syracuse. com that the bill has been introduced in the Senate each year for nearly a decade.

Its sponsorship in the Assembly, he said, was an attempt to increase voter participation following the 2020 presidential race.

Efforts to reach Paulin or Skoufis for further comment were unavailing.

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Gold Coast’s rich history and role in WWI North Shore’s prominent families discussed at event hosted by Nassau Historical Society

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Henry Lewis Stimson on the cover of Time in 1929. Stimson’s tenure in American politics is regarded as one of the most successful among the wealthy Gold Coast families.

Following Memorial Day last week, the Nassau County Historical Society continued the theme of service with an event Sunday that focused on the Gold Coast elite and World War I. Richard Welch, a former American history professor at LIU Post and Farmingdale State College, gave the lecture. Much of the content was based on his new book, “Long Island’s Gold Coast Elite and The Great War.” An influx of wealthy individuals along Long Island’s North Shore began in the 1890s.

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously fictionalized the area in his novel “The Great Gatsby.”

The event focused on these influential North Shore families and why they backed the Allies’ cause when the war began in 1914.

As Welch explained, these initiatives ruptured President Woodrow Wilson’s neutrality policy and eventually brought the country to war.

“Virtually all the Gold Coast families — the bankers, the lawyers, insurance agents, etc. — were pro-Allies,” he said. “And one of the reasons is that, I don’t know if I mentioned this before, in addition to the other things that unite them, they’re all basically ethnically the same.”

As the war in Europe erupted, the American viewpoint on taking up arms was divided.

Yet Welch said many of these elite families had an innate affinity for the Allies. He refers to them as “old stock or what we sometimes

refer to as WASPs.” “It depends on where you are in some ways. I once described it to a class as it’s almost like when the war breaks out and we’re neutral,” he said. “How you look at it depends on where your ancestors came from — it’s like watching a ballgame.”

During this time, the Morgans, Davisons, Phipps, Martins, Hitchcocks, Stimsons and Roosevelts were among the families who played pivotal roles or fought on the front lines.

Welch noted how these North Shore power brokers also made calculated moves to push the country into war. Many of them met and collaborated through boarding schools, elite universities and social clubs.

“You have people who have enormous political, social and cultural clout,” he said.

“They use it during this time period to affect American foreign policy in ways which were not really seen in previous times.”

The financial dependency that developed through loans, bonds and supplies sent to the Allies placed the United States in a position of influence, even without boots on the ground.

Other concepts, such as universal military training, were promoted to assure that America would be ready to fight.

Among the major themes explored were biographies of the children who grew up in these powerful families. While many served, their experiences did not always begin and conclude with the First World War.

Several, such as Henry Pomeroy Davison, tried and failed to build a political career afterward. Others did make a name for themselves, like Henry Lewis Stimson, who served in both Republican and Democratic administrations. “[President Franklin Delano Roosevelt] was very impressed by Stimson and the fact that he’s willing to speak out and he doesn’t want to repeat Woodrow Wilson’s mistake in the First World War, when Wilson cut off the Republicans from any say in a wartime policy,” said Welch. “Stimpson is invited to be secretary of war, which today we call a secretary of defense.”

Stimson played a role in every important decision the United States made during World War II. This included the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, which he supported to end the war sooner.

Following his presentation, Welch held a Q&A session.

When asked why he continued to dig into the Gold Coast history after having written a book about WWI and Long Island, he said there were more stories to be told.

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Queens officials back Zimmerman Councilwoman Linda Lee, Assemblyman David Weprin endorse G.N. resident for Congress

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Two Queens officials have endorsed Robert Zimmerman, the longtime Democratic National Committee member, in his bid to capture the party’s nomination in the 3rd Congressional District, his campaign announced.

Queens Councilwoman Linda Lee and state Assemblyman David Weprin have both pledged their support for the Great Neck resident.

Lee has represented the 23rd Council District in Eastern Queens since November. Currently, she chairs the Council’s Committee on Mental Health, Addictions and Disabilities and is vice chair of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus.

“Robert Zimmerman is the person we need to represent NY-3 in the United States Congress, because he has the compassion, character, and determination to stand up for all New Yorkers, regardless of their background,” Lee said in a statement. “For years, Robert has worked incredibly hard to support and uplift leaders from communities that are underrepresented in politics, and I’m confident that he will work to ensure every group has a seat at the table when it comes to the issues that affect them the most.”

The councilwoman, whose district

office is in Oakland Gardens, went on to say: “As the chair of the Council’s Committee on Mental Health, I know that Robert is passionate about addressing the flaws in our mental health system that prevent people who need care from receiving it, and he believes that every New Yorker deserves to live a safe, dignified and fulfilling life. Robert will make an excellent Member of Congress and I am proud to endorse his candidacy for NY-3.”

Weprin has represented the 24th Assembly District since 2010, when he took over for his brother, Mark.

“I am proud to endorse Robert Zimmerman for the United States Congress. As someone who has served his community in public office, I know that Robert has the drive and tenacity to deliver for the people of Queens and Nassau Counties,” Weprin said in a statement. “Robert will be a champion for our district in Washington, fighting to ensure that we receive the support we need to preserve and enhance our quality of life. Keeping our communities safe, providing our local schools with much needed resources, preserving our open spaces and supporting our vital small businesses are just some examples of where Robert will take the lead for us. I look forward to working with him on these issues and

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Zimmerman, 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

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The candidate is seeking the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove), who is running for governor.

If elected, Zimmerman would become the first openly gay member of Congress from Long Island and

Queens.

Since his announcement this year, Zimmerman’s campaign has raised over $900,000.

Other endorsements for Zimmerman’s campaign have come from former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assemblyman Charles Lavine and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Also running for the Democratic nomination in the district’s Aug. 23 primary are former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, Melanie D’Arrigo of Port Washington and Oyster Bay’s Reema Rasool.

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 several weeks ago.

While the 3rd Congressional District under the new proposal doesn’t 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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“Each year we seek to single out one senior who exemplifies what we hold as the creed of the Chaminade man,” said Cleary at the podium.

“One who does the right thing at the right time because it is the right thing to do, regardless of who’s watching.”

Ambach not only ranked at the top of his class of 434 peers but was also a member of the school’s Glee club, hiking club, scientific research club, Chinese club, and the school’s championship volleyball team.

Chaminade High School President Brother Thomas Cleary presented the school’s Man of The Year award. Source: Jessica Ren Ambach also received plaque for his four years on the honor roll, a plaque as the “Outstanding Senior in Chinese,” a plaque as the “Outstanding Senior in Science,” certificates of merit for achievements in mathematics, religion, and social studies, and the Chaminade Academic Excellence award given to the senior with the highest cumulative average from grades 9 through 12.

In his speech, Ambach recalled an incident back in his freshman year when he could not find the library. He asked a teacher for directions, but rather than simply telling him where it was, he said, “Let me walk you there.”

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You took us by the hand, guided us on our first steps, prodded us to venture out on our own, and empowered us to walk independently, so that someday we can say to some very eager and more than slightly nervous young person, ‘Let me walk you there.’”

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Harbor Child Care in Glen Cove’s ‘Be Jolly in July’ event We want to remind the Glen Cove community of Harbor’s best-kept secret — 49 Forest Avenue! Summer is coming, and Harbor Child Care in Glen Cove will be hosting Be Jolly in July on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Due to COVID restrictions and rising cases last December, the event was moved to the summer as an outside event.

The occasion will be a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to see our facility dedicated to young children, as well as a great time for existing families. There will be music, snacks, drinks, crafts tables for children, face painting, Santa, and much more! The cost is $20 per family. Please visit our Events section at www.harborchildcare.org to register online by June 24th for a one-hour time slot between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

At Harbor Child Care in Glen Cove, there is over 10,000 square feet dedicated to learning, socialization, and education. The center also boasts a new 21st-century playground and outdoor classroom. This location is unique as a community-based organization because it reflects the broadbased cultural, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic diversity of its Glen Cove residents. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:45 am to 5:30 pm at this location.

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G.N. North senior Garden at G.N. sewer district earns scholarship The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) recently announced the winners of its 2022 Music Scholarships. This year, four Distinction in Music Award Scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to study music in college and pursue a career in this endeavor.

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Tiantian “Emily” Wei of Great Neck North High School, from Manhasset.

This year’s winners are Gioianna DiGiorgio and Andrew Arloro, both from Half Hollow Hills High School; Emily Wei from Great Neck North High School; and Stephanie Massimo from Syosset High School.

Every year, students from Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, and Brooklyn are encouraged to apply for the scholarships. This program one of several education acknowledgments that are sponsored by LIMHoF, which include the Music Educator of Note and the High School Recognition Awards.

LIMHoF is honored to celebrate each recipient’s dedication to music in addition to supporting his or her college plans. LIMHoF is able to provide these annual scholarships thanks to the support of the Long Island music community.

“The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is honored to have the opportunity to support and acknowledge accomplished high school seniors who are pursuing a future in music,” said Tom Needham, LIMHoF Education Chairman. “The talent that exists on Long Island is something we at LIMHoF want to celebrate. In addition to following their own dreams, we believe these students will encourage and inspire others.”

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently teamed up with the Green Defenders Club, which is led by William A. Shine Great Neck South High School students, and Town of North Hempstead Environmental Specialist Meagan Fastuca to plant a butterfly and bee garden sanctuary at the District headquarters.

The garden is made up entirely of native plants and will serve as an excellent source of food for the many pollinators who call the Great Neck peninsula home throughout the spring and summer.

“Pollinators such as bees and butterflies play an integral role in the health of our environment, as they ensure that plantlife throughout our community can grow and thrive,” said GNWPCD Chairwoman Patty Katz. “We made sure to only use native plants in our garden, as they not only serve as an excellent source of food for pollinators, but they are also drought-resistant and require far less water to survive than non-native species. We are excited to see these insects buzzing about outside our windows as our garden blooms, and we thank our dedicated students for all their help in making this possible.”

The native plants thriving in the garden include Muhly grass, New

York ironweed, Joe-Pye weed, blue false indigo, butterfly milkweed, prairie drop, sneezeweed, liatris, anise hyssop, purple coneflower, smooth asta, oxeye and wild geranium. These plants are perfectly suited to thrive in Great Neck, as their long roots are able to absorb more water than non-native plants.

This grants them access to more water at any given time of year, even in drought-like conditions.

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Domenick Chieco joins N.Y. Tech’s Board of Trustees Domenick Chieco (B.S.A.T. ’89), cochairman of the board of directors of Milrose Consultants, has been appointed to New York Tech’s Board of Trustees. He is the latest alumnus to join the university’s governing board.

Chieco, of Manhasset, N.Y., has served as chair of the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design executive committee, for more than 15 years.

An actively engaged alumnus for many years, he is a founding member of the New York Tech President’s Forum, which

recognizes generous multi-year donors to the university. In 2015, Chieco created an endowed scholarship fund in honor of his parents. It was redesignated in 2021 as the Tommaso and Franca Chieco Dean’s Atelier Studio, a program that engages world-renowned architectural professionals with high-achieving School of Architecture and Design students.

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tate and Nassau Republicans made clear last week their belief that suburban living in New York was under threat.

Or at least that suburban voters would support Republicans if they could be persuaded that the suburbs were under threat from New York City Democrats.

The latest threat, the second in four months, was legislation proposed by suburban Democrats in the state Senate and the state Assembly calling for local town and city elections outside of New York City to be held in November of even-numbered years.

Village primaries would be held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in June of even-numbered years.

The bill, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. James Skoufis of Newburgh and Democratic Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Westchester, claims that elections held in even-numbered years “will make the process less confusing for voters,” leading to greater turnout in local elections. Consolidating local elections would also provide fiscal savings to local municipalities, officials said.

“Studies have consistently shown that voter turnout is the highest on the November Election Day in evennumbered years when elections for state and/or federal offices are held,” according to the legislation.

The legislation, it should be noted, was simply proposed in election committees and had not been voted out of committee let alone approved by either the full Assembly or the full Senate this session.

And previous versions of the proposed legislation have been introduced every year since 2013 and failed.

And the bill would be left to die this year in the face of opposition by Republican and Democratic legislators within 24 hours. Democrats said hearings would be held on a proposed law that would exclude villages.

But Republicans had already gone to DEFCON 1, again raising the possibility of ruin for suburban living in New York state.

“New York Democrats are at it

again, working to sneak through legislation that would illegally seize power and upend our entire election system in New York,” said state Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy. “They will stop at nothing to manipulate the system to rig themselves into total and permanent power. Kathy Hochul said it herself that her mission is to ‘wipe out the Republican Party in New York.’ ” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Nassau Republican officials said the legislation would “eliminate the voice of the suburbs.”

“This is nothing more than a blatant attempt to centralize control of government in Albany,” Blakeman said at a news conference last week where he was joined by other GOP officials.

“It is an attack against the suburbs, it is an attack against the rural counties and towns of this state and we stand here united to say we are not going to take this lying down.”

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said the bill is “a terrible idea” and that local issues would effectively be “buried” if the elections were held only during evennumbered years.

DeSena and Blakeman were both elected in November 2021.

Blakeman won in a race for county executive against Laura Curran, who received 140,476 votes vs. Blakeman’s 146,626 of the 286,000 votes cast — less than 14% of Nassau’s 1.1 million people eligible to vote. The 286,000 votes for both candidates represented 26% of registered voters.

That is a small minority of eligible voters no matter how you cut it.

In contrast, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the presidential vote in Nassau County by 10 percentage points in 2020 when nearly 720,000 people cast their ballots — 65% of the eligible voters. Biden himself received 36% of the nods from voters casting their ballots in Nassau County Are Republican officials now saying in their opposition to increasing voter turnout that they could not win an election in which a majority of voters cast their ballots — especially in a

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county in which registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by 100,000 voters?

The solution to that problem would seem to be for Republicans to run better candidates with better policies. Not find ways to allow minority rule.

It is true that town and county races might receive less attention if they were held at the same time as races for president, governor, senator and congressional repalthough that would seem to be less important in a state like New York.

Thanks to the Electoral College and New York’s large edge in registered Democrats, both Democratic and Republican candidates for president usually pay far less attention to New York than so-called swing states.

And in New York, with no Republicans holding statewide office and majorities in both legislative branches, U.S. Senate races do not receive the coverage that similar races in other states do.

Readers of these pages know that town and county races — not to mention school boards, school budgets, village and special district elections — receive far more attention than do presidential and U.S. Senate races.

Of course, the local election process could be improved to give voters

a greater chance to focus on the issues.

Many of those now complaining about the loss of focus on local issues if the election years were switched have been unwilling to make themselves available for interviews with the media, including these papers.

You want more focus on local issues? How about requiring candidates to commit to three debates, submit to recorded interviews with local media and answer questions posed in writing?

One question we would like answered is why, in Blakeman’s words, moving town and county races to even years would be an “assault on suburbs.”

We do think Blakeman and other Republicans can legitimately ask why the same rules would not apply to New York City. What’s good for the goose ought to be good for the gander.

But in saying rules that encourage higher election turnout represent an assault on the suburbs, he also seems to be saying that the majority of Nassau voters themselves are not happy with the current state of Nassau County.

This seems to be a similar argument Republicans and a few Democrats made in February when Gov. Kathy Hochulproposed legislation to require municipalities to allow a

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minimum of one accessory dwelling unit on all owner-occupied residential zoned lots.

Also known as “granny flats” and “in-law units,” these are small homes located on the same lot as a primary residence, such as a modest apartment over a garage or a basement unit.

Hochul’s plan, which she soon withdrew in the face of opposition, was in response to a housing shortage in the metropolitan area that is leading to homelessness as well as rents and housing prices too high for many younger people to afford.

Blakeman, DeSena, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Congressman Tom Suozzi a Democrat running against Hochul for governor, said the proposed legislation would — you guessed it — destroy Long Island suburbs by effectively eliminating singlefamily zoning.

President Trump had actually blazed a trail in this kind of talk when he campaigned on defending places like Nassau County during his race against Biden by boasting of his opposition to affordable housing.

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A new LIRR is in all our futures T

his week there was a flurry of announcements about the exciting changes that are about to take place on the Long Island Rail Road.

The opening of the new Grand Central access line and the completion of the Third Track project has to be great news for the thousands of people who take the train each day to New York City. At the same time, I had a flashback about the railroad itself and what riders have suffered to get to this point.

It’s hard to believe that the Long Island Railroad, or the LIRR as we know it, was first started 188 years ago in 1834. Over the years, there have been many challenges to the railroad. Most people are not aware of its difficulties.

In the mid-1960s the private owner of the railroad declared bankruptcy. Recognizing that Long Island needed its mass transit, the state stepped in and made it part of the Metropolitan Transportation Au-

thority system.

After just a few years of state ownership, the LIRR had to weather a major wreck in Rockville Centre and a bitter dispute over the Budd M-1 cars, whose defects caused constant delays in daily service. I was a state assemblyman at the time and as a public service, I decided to hold a hearing to give commuters a chance to air their gripes. The unpublicized event attracted over 1,000 people at the old Garden City Hotel. The public outcry caught the attention of Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and within days, the governor pledged that the car fiasco would be resolved.

A few of us in the Legislature made a lot of noise about poor service and I was able to get some additional funds for rail improvements.

The late state Sen. John Caemmerer of Williston Park was successful in getting a large plot of land on Manhattan’s West Side for storage of idle trains, hoping that having the cars

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ready at all hours would improve service. Things got better, but labor issues at the repair shops and the lack of additional state funding kept the LIRR in limbo.

The LIRR’s future got a little brighter about 10 years ago when

the MTA announced that it was going to connect the current train line to Penn Station with Grand Central Station by the installation of a rail tunnel.

Many Long Islanders work on the East Side and have to travel crosstown once their train arrives at Penn Station. The project has been burdened by past cost overruns and construction delays, but Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the two stations will officially connect at the end of this year.

The second major event is the planned addition of a third track from Floral Park to Bethpage Station.

By adding a third track the railroad will be able to get more trains to and from the city during rush hours. LIRR Acting President Katherine Rinaldi has announced that later this year there will be a dramatic increase in available trains.

Westbound train service will go from 76 daily trains to 120. East-

bound riders will gain an increase in service from 98 trains to 158 daily trips. Having all of these cars available is expected to cut the daily commute on most lines by 40 minutes.

These two successes will mean that the LIRR of tomorrow will no longer look like the LIRR of today. It will guarantee that the 300,000 plus daily riders have choices they never dreamed of and a much shorter commute to work.

The planned revitalization of a number of local downtown railroad locations will attract younger riders who would like to remain in the region if possible.

Knowing much of the history of this much-maligned railroad operation, I am happy for the 1.3 million island residents who have desperately wished for a better LIRR. Government tends to move slowly, but happily the train that was once the light at the end of the tunnel has finally arrived.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The nervous side of home improvement

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t the moment, I am enjoying some construction work getting done in my home.

No, that’s a lie. I can’t say I “enjoy” it; “endure” is probably the better word.

This work desperately needs to be done — the old window in our bedroom was letting in more rain with every successive Nor’easter, and I will definitely enjoy having a new, waterproof window. But in the meantime, I’m a nervous wreck.

I try to strike the right balance between standing at the workman’s elbow and yipping, “Are you sure you have to cut this hole in my house?” and running out of the house entirely. I have learned, from previous experience, that I should keep myself busy just out of sight in case someone needs to find the fusebox or needs my car to be moved. But the truth is for the entire time I am as jittery and jumpy as a Weimaraner puppy during fireworks.

I have tried to call upon my

background of working in television — specifically on location shoots. During those, I watched people lugging equipment, and rigging up lighting, and assembling stuff, and generally taking what seemed to be a ridiculous amount of time, and we’re still nowhere near ready to start, but I don’t dare ask,“Why is it taking so long?” Or things are sure to take twice as long the next time.

Nowadays, I use a book of Sudoku puzzles — something I can work on, but put down at a moment’s notice without losing my place. (I can lose my place even in something as simple as knitting) But I’m still a bundle of nerves.

Cranky nerves.

“Why are you so nervous anyway?” my husband asks me. “Even if they make a mistake, they’re not likely to do anything that somebody else couldn’t fix.”

“I can’t explain it,” I tell him.

But suddenly I see an image of a carpenter, from a long-ago memory, swinging his hammer and putting it through the Sheetrock of my

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A Look on the Lighter Side parents’ dining room wall.

This, I must add, was NOT a mistake. It was what the man and his crew had been hired to do.

“When I was little,” I told my husband, “my parents decided they wanted to turn around the basement stairs in our house, so that instead of going down into my father’s workroom near the

furnace, they would end up in the newly furnished family den.”

This apparently required putting a new doorway into what was our dining room wall.

Of course, there must have been some discussions before the big day, “but all I remember was that as soon as that hammer hit that wall, my dad went ballistic, yelling ‘Hey, wait a minute! Is this strictly necessary? Are you quite sure you’re doing this right?’ All that, in spite of the fact that the poor man was only doing precisely what Dad had hired him to do.”

“I’m beginning to get the picture,” my husband murmured.

“So the next thing I remember was my dad putting on his coat and taking me to the hardware store. It was some kind of emergency, because the carpenter needed a bag of nails.”

“So it was you and your dad, both, who were sent on this emergency mission?”

“Yes. And I have never understood what was so special about those nails.”

That all happened more than 50 years ago, but the memory is still fresh. As I watched the crew that we had hired working on my own house, I had a new thought.

“It finally occurs to me,” I told my husband, “all these years later — what kind of a carpenter comes to a job without nails?”

“That’s a good question,” my spouse replied, trying to hide a smile. “What is your answer?”

“Well, I don’t know. You don’t think they were just getting Dad out of the way?”

“Oh, your dad? Maybe. But it gives me an idea — why don’t we see if there’s anything at our own hardware store right now that we could use?”

Luckily for me, our local hardware store has kitchen goods, and curtain rods, and beach towels, and all kinds of handy things besides nails and wrenches. It definitely took the edge off my case of nerves. I bought quite a lot.

Now it’s my husband’s turn to be nervous.

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THE BACK ROAD

America’s pogroms: An accelerating reality

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ogrom: A Russian word meaning to demolish violently and referring to organized massacres of a particular ethnic group. The mob attacks may be approved or condoned by whoever is in authority.

Such was the case after German troops invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939.

Gangs of Polish thugs rounded up, tortured and murdered Jews with the invading Nazis’ tacit or explicit approval.

Jan Gross, in his recently re-released book ‘Neighbors: The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland,’ documents how “half of the population of that small east European town, murdered the other half; some 1,600 men, women and children.”

Gross aims for future historians to understand that Nazi evil was not forced on the Polish people, as many believe.

Rather, he asserts, “it was welcomed by them.”

His research raises two more universal questions: What motivates one’s neighbors to become mass murderers?

And, what can we learn from this about a nation’s character?

These are questions Americans face today.

Taking a sober look back at America’s pogroms, they come more clearly into focus. Like time-lapse photography, centuries of images play through the entire sequence swiftly.

What images?

One is the latest mass shooting in a

predominantly black community in Buffalo, NY. Among the 13 people killed or injured at Tops Friendly Market, 11 were black. Buffalo’s police chief Joseph Gramaglia described the assault as a “racist hate crime.”

Although we can easily travel back centuries to get a bead on America’s pogroms, I suggest we fast-forward from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

We begin with thousands of Black Americans lynched in the Antebellum South by white terrorist mobs, who collected disturbing artifacts such as postcards, which they sent through the US Postal Service to silently complicit friends and family.

On Oct. 24, 1871, roughly 500 White and Latino residents attacked and murdered their innocent Chinese neighbors after a policeman and a rancher had been killed as a result of a conflict between rival Chinese gangs.

American pogroms must include the massacre of May 31 and June 1, 1921, when mobs of white residents were handed weapons by city officials to slaughter Black residents and demolish their homes and businesses in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Tulsa massacre was triggered by the accusation that a Black teenaged boy sexually assaulted a White woman in the elevator of a Tulsa office building.

The 1921 Tulsa pogrom foreshadowed the lynching of Emmett Till, a 14-year-

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old Black teen who was abducted and tortured in Mississippi 34 years later, after being accused of whistling at a White woman.

Till’s grieving mother demanded an open casket because, in her words, “I wanted the world to see what they did to my boy.”

Fast-forward to Sept. 15, 1963 during Sunday morning services at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. An explosion, set off by the Ku Klux Klan, killed four young Black girls: Addie Mae Collins (14), Cynthia Wesley (14), Carole Robertson (14) and Carol Denise McNair (11).

“Short of a mass holocaust,” The Washington Post reported at the time,

“the bombing of the Negro church must be considered a maximum tragic failure in race relations.”

Although any time-lapse portrayal of America’s pogroms don’t begin in the Antebellum South, if we pick it up from there, there is a straight line leading directly to 1963 Birmingham and 2022 Buffalo.

In the intervening years, we became second-hand witnesses to horrifying images at the 2012 shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin (7 dead), the 2015 shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. (9 dead) and the 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn. (11 dead).

The list goes on, with too many more to add here.

What many of the shooters appear to have in common, whether or not they are living with underlying mental illness, is that they had easy access to firearms and were radicalized on racist and antisemitic conspiracy-oriented online message boards such as 4chan.

In some cases, the perpetrators, including the Buffalo shooter, left behind screeds that include familiar ramblings about Jews surreptitiously controlling world finance and the genetic incompatibility of races.

Sadly, this disinformation has been reinforced by prominent far-right extremists, including elected officials and media personalities who have given a nod to

nonsense like the Great Replacement theory, which says that certain elites, Jews in particular, are creating a path for immigrants to replace White people.

Civil rights icon John Lewis said, “No child is born in hate. All children are born in hope love and innocence. It is a troubled world that teaches these vicious values.”

Yet, troubled America’s pogroms continue unabated, despite hard-fought intervening milestones such as passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act one year later.

Nevertheless, it feels as if America’s history of pogroms is accelerating. Almost half of our nation’s adult population – our neighbors, who are affiliated with the Republican party, either openly support the Great Replacement Theory and the 2020 big lie about election fraud, or maintain their silent complicity with such nonsense.

After the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that took the lives of four young girls, Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “God still has a way of wringing good out of evil. The innocent blood of these little girls may well serve as a redemptive force that will bring new light to this dark city.”

That was almost 60 years ago.

For a redemptive force “to bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice,” as MLK famously foretold, and to understand the true nature of America’s character, it requires all hands-on-deck – and, especially to get out the vote.

VIEW POINT

The value of seeing America from Europe

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urope is crammed with people, including Americans, making up for lost time. I’m one of them, and like so many others, have doubled-up on trips. When you travel, because you are out of your own comfort zone, you are a lot more observant and open to ideas and different ways of doing things. You are struck by how similar people are everywhere in the world, but also the differences.

That goes not only for the people in these “foreign” countries, but fellow travelers from all points of the United States (travelers in general tend to be openminded, open to experiences, so a couple from Oklahoma, a doctor and a nurse, made known they were not redneck MAGAs like the majority of their state when I met them on a three-week European trip).

A woman from Munich, Germany, who is more knowledgeable about America than most Americans because she reads The New York Times online, said: “Europeans look to America as a role model, a leader, a savior of democracy, but now that confidence is shaken.”

After hearing about the Buffalo massacre (one of three in a row, and before the May 24 massacre of 19 children and two teachers at Uvalde, Texas, and more than one mass shooting a day every day since) she said Germany doesn’t have 150 people die from guns a year (that is close to what America has each day and a record 45,000 in 2020).

A British man I travelled with on my

bike tour from Bruges to Amsterdam said he had no interest in visiting the United States, once the destination highest on global travelers’ bucket list. ”I would not feel comfortable.”

A German woman from Dresden on the bike tour, as we passed the square in Berlin where Nazis burned books pulled from the national library, expressed horror hearing that a Tennessee lawmaker, advocating for banning books, said he wanted them burned.

I saw tremendous outpouring of support for Ukraine in Prague – Czechs clearly have a memory of being under the yoke of the Soviet Union and the Státní secret police of the Communist regime. There was less visible support in Germany, but in Dresden we came upon a refugee aid center and there had just been public demonstrations on what would be Victory Day (interesting, in Germany) when Putin was putting on his own major event hoping to highlight his victory over Ukraine; German authorities were said to have clamped down on demonstrations (we were told it was because of a condition for reunification of East and West Germany that authorities protect Soviet-era monuments). There was less outward display for Ukraine in Belgium and even less in Netherlands.

A conversation around the dinner table aboard the Princesse Royal cruise ship with the medical people from Oklahoma evolved into a discussion of health policy.

My position is that because of medical

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advances being able to keep people alive over 100 years and because equity means that it can’t only be billionaires who can obtain such care (or afford to live so long), society will have to embrace wellness and prevention because society will have more of a stake in keeping people healthy to save money on care and treatment. Indeed, a recent World Health Organization report found that walking and cycling is good for health as well as climate.

And this figures into the importance of implementing Complete Streets concepts as we revitalize and rebuild our downtowns to promote biking and walking in safety, rebuilding bridges and roads with bike/recreational lanes, creating

green and open spaces, using trees and building codes to promote cooling and address killing heat waves. (Great Neck missed its opportunity to rebuild Middle Neck Road instead of merely repaving this travesty of a roadway, and probably could have gotten state grants to pay for it.)

Europe, of course, has an astonishing, enviable infrastructure for biking – separate bike roads, paths, lanes that have their own route numbers, signage and traffic signals. In the Netherlands, it seems there are more bicycles than cars.

In Berlin, I saw an experimental selfdrive public transportation vehicle and in Amsterdam, three EV-charging stations on a street. Wind turbines lined the route from Prague to Berlin, and from Bruges to Amsterdam.

In three weeks traveling through Europe, I saw tidy neighborhoods – even farm and rural communities were stunning. What I did not see was the poverty or squalor and the obvious massive income disparity you see in the United States.

One night, I wound up debating a “flat taxer” from Michigan who insisted that what this country needs is that everyone – absolutely everyone – pay a flat tax, with no deductions, because everyone should feel “invested” in the nation.

I said that it was intrinsically unfair. Let’s say you set the “flat tax” of 10% on a family of four making $20,000. That $2,000 (which comes before the mandatory “flat tax” to pay for Medicare and Social Secu-

rity), is serious money to a family struggling to pay for rent, food, clothes and transportation, but 10% for a billionaire would be like mad money and hardly missed.

And a flat tax on what? Billionaires already pay hardly any “income” tax (8% is average, half of what a teacher or firefighter pays), because they don’t earn income – they take out loans on anticipated appreciated value of their stock options, pay interest with new loans and get to deduct the interest. Yet they have the funds to buy $500 million super yachts, multiple mega-mansions, and politicians.

So how would a flat tax solve the problem now that billionaires and the largest, most profitable corporations pay zero or next to zero in taxes, by taxing the sweat of a worker (who actually produces something) and not the wealth (trading stocks don’t produce a single job)?

In stead of an impractical, improbable “wealth tax,” my idea is to keep the progressive tax structure, but use a smarter, more practical Alternative Minimum Tax combined with a Value Added Tax on spending over a certain amount.

Those billionaires may not earn “taxable income,” but they sure as hell spend millions they get from somewhere.

The lessons (even before what these places’ long history teaches): the arrogance (and folly) of American Exceptionalism, the shakiness of America’s global leadership and economic domination, and the fragility of democracy.

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OUR TOWN

A pandemic of school shootings in America

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ach day it seems we hear of yet another school shooting.

In Uvalde, Texas, an 18-yearold bought some serious weaponry and thought it was a good idea to go kill 19 students and two teachers. The list of stories about kids killing kids started back in 1999 when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, two social outcasts at Columbine High School in Colorado, went on a shooting rampage of revenge against their cooler peers. Columbine was the start and since then we have witnessed school shootings in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, in a high school in Parkland, Fla., at Virginia Tech and so many more.

These events conjure up the first few lines of the W. B. Yeats poem “The Second Coming”, “Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer;

Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.

Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world” Yeats was filled with foreboding following World War I and our times conjure up foreboding as well. COVID, global warming, incessant school shootings with children killing other children produces dark thoughts in this dark age of ours.

I spoke to a politician today and he thought that these gun violence problems are partially due to a lackadaisical, passive and ineffective group of lawmakers who cannot seem to do anything but talk. He admitted to me he was very worried about our nation.

I think we are all worried about our nation and these times we live in.

The cause of mass shootings is multifactorial. This impulsive explosive rage is partly due to rampant mental illness that goes untreated.

In addition, there is an increasingly

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alienated population lost in a virtual world of social media. Then there is a lack of gun control which has resulted in there being more guns in America then there are people.The carnage seems to be mounting and we seem unmoved.

In a recent New York Times study

of school shootings, it is now estimated that 311,000 children have witnessed gun violence since Columbine.

This means that all these children have some form of post-traumatic stress disorder with troubled sleep, survivor guilt, startle reactions, hypervigilance and a foreclosed sense of future.

The middle stanza of Yeats’ “The Second Coming reads as follows:“Surely some revelation is at hand,Surely the Second Coming is at hand.”

So what, we might ask, is our revelation? Well, it doesn’t take a genius to see that fear and envy are all around us. Enough fear and envy to get kids to go out, buy guns and shoot classmates. Hatred seems to be growing daily. Rage mounts. We seem increasingly hungry and envious and feel we are missing out on things.

And therefore the have-nots hate the haves based upon envy. And the haves

hate the have-nots based upon arrogance, a virtual pandemic of hatred.

Yeats finishes his poem with these lines:“And what rough beast, its hour comes round at last,Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?”

Yeats was predicting the coming of the Second World War. We do not have to fear World War III since we’re already at war with ourselves.

The school shootings at Uvalde, Tex., is a clear example that something is wrong in America.

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Listen to troubling tree talk around us

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he old-growth forests still have my focus and it’s not just about toilet paper. These are forests that have never been disturbed by any significant activity and have full ecosystems dominated by large old trees of mixed species and ages.

They naturally regenerate and can contain trees that are several hundred years old.

An old-growth forest is multilayered with trees and plants at every stage of growth and development and with many different shapes and sizes, all in delicate balance as they fill the space according to the sun, shade, and water they need. This structure supports many associated animals, insects and birds and creates many unique microhabitats due to different levels of sunlight, moisture, and other resources.

Because of this diversity of habitats, old growth forests are home to an incredible array of living organisms comprising some of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Because they have remained stable for so long and free of disturbance, they are able to provide homes to animal and plant species requiring very particular conditions to survive that are not found anywhere else.

The loss of any of these species can break entire ecological processes.

Unfortunately, old growth forests are rare. Most have fallen prey to industrial agriculture or the logging industry, although some have been disrupted by tornadoes, fires or insects. These forests then are cleared to grow the plants to produce palm oil, raise cattle or soy or to harvest their timber for architectural purposes, pulp, paper prod-

ucts, construction materials, furniture and even musical instruments.

Old growth forests can experience degradation or deforestation.

Deforestation involves removal of the entire forested landscape while degradation is the thinning of trees.

Though not as destructive as deforestation, forest degradation is still damaging. Through selective logging, the more valuable tree species are removed. This damages 10-20% of the surrounding trees and the entire forest becomes more vulnerable to fire and other threats. The habitat suitability of the forest is also changed. The likelihood that the forest will succumb to deforestation is increased.

A major cause of forest degradation is use of the timber for fuel.

Another contributor is logging for paper products.

Cutting down the old growth forest trees means loss of species, some of which can only be found in these forests. With loss of species comes loss of biodiversity, a loss that compounds itself as every species loss impacts all the species that relied on that one species directly or indirectly for food. And the species on the other side of the food chain that provided food to the lost species are no longer being eaten by that lost species, which upsets their balance.

Additionally, the loss of old growth forests means the loss of livelihoods and food sources for many indigenous peoples as well as the loss of their cultural, recreational and religious value. Whole ways of life, communities and peoples are threatened by the destruction of these forests.

And then there is the global

LYNN CAPUANO Earth Matters climate change threat from clearing old growth forests, whether through targeted cutting or deforestation. Cutting down trees releases carbon into the atmosphere, adding to the greenhouse effect and climate change. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees and other plants take in carbon and store it while releasing oxygen. Tropical forests comprise less that a third of the forests worldwide but hold half of the carbon stored in trees globally.

Old growth forests, as compared to young or mature forests, hold the most carbon of the three types of forests. According to the World Wildlife Fund, old growth forests can hold 30%-70% more carbon than similar degraded forests.

These trees are powerful tools in the face of climate change and need to be protected. There are some simple things we each can do to preserve these undisturbed places.

First, only purchase paper products made from recycled paper with a goal of 100% post-consumer recy-

cled content products. Any “virgin” paper, or paper with no recycled content, is likely being made from logging of old growth forests. This applies to all kinds of paper, from toilet paper to printer paper. If it is not clearly marked as being from another source, avoid anything that doesn’t contain a substantial percentage of recycled material in its content.

Look for timber and paper products with certification by the Forest Stewardship Council or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. These certifications mean the source wood meets ecological, economic and social standards.

Use alternatives to wood-based products. Wood composite materials are one such option. You may know it as man-made wood, manufactured board or engineered wood.

It can be made from vegetable fibers like hemp stalks, sugar cane residue, rye and wheat straw as well as from wood waste and smaller trees.

Unfortunately, not all wood composites are equal. You have to inquire about the type of adhesive used and the amount of renewable vs. non-renewable materials (petroleum-based polymers) used to make a particular brand and style.

Some may not be suitable for outdoor use. In general, however, they are extremely versatile and a good alternative to old growth wood. As a rule, choose higher quality composite materials as these are typically more environmentally sustainable and truly present a better alternative to old growth forest timber in terms of environmental impact.

Avoid products containing palm oil that wasn’t produced sustainably. The RSPO (Roundtable on Sus-

tainable Palm Oil) label indicates sustainable and socially responsible production. The production of palm oil is a primary cause of destruction of old growth forests. It is used in a great number of packaged products, making it the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world.

Products such as lipstick, pizza dough, instant noodles, shampoo, ice cream, detergent, margarine, chocolate, cookies, biodiesel, soap and packaged bread may all contain palm oil.

It can be produced sustainably, and many companies are working to only use palm oil produced according to environmental and social standards. Palm oil production is the source of many people’s livelihoods so to sustain their well-being and preserve the old growth forest, (and avoid companies switching to something potentially more harmful) purchase products with the RSPO label and contact the companies that are not displaying the RSPO label. Call and write to them and urge them to use certified sustainable palm oil in their products.

Purchase only from companies with a zero-deforestation policy.

Such a policy means the company has committed to not use any materials at any point in its supply chain (including timber, beef, soy, palm oil or paper) that contributed to deforestation.

And finally, go see an old growth forest yourself. There is one at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, the Thain Family Forest and there is another in Westchester at the Rockefeller State Preserve, the Big Tree Loop. In fact, there are old growth forests throughout New York in 14 counties. Enjoy them all!

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G E R M A I N O N W AT E R

It’s time for all of us to get water wise

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ape Town, South Africa was one of the first cities in the world facing a water crisis.

Officials there were predicting that their water would run out within a few months. It got so bad, restaurants and businesses were encouraging people not to flush. And citizens were rationed only 50 liters of water a day.

That was 2018.

A year later, Cape Town’s parched dams became 80% full. Day zero never came. How did they avoid it? Cape Town residents became water-wise.

Cape Town’sofficials rolled out a host of water-saving initiatives from two-minute showers to sustainable landscaping and recycling water where appropriate. They said, “The hardest part, in retrospect, was getting residents and businesses on board.” But it happened.

I am sounding the alarm now because this could happen here if our Port Washington residents and businesses don’t get water-wise.

I define water-wise as communi-

ty-wide acceptance that our drinking water is threatened by overuse and a citizenry taking steps to curb water waste. It really is as simple as that.

The place to start is outdoors where as much as 50% of our water is wasted from inefficient watering methods and systems. To get to the bottom of all of this, the Port Washington Water District launched a campaign called “Do it for Port: If You Love Port, Water Less.”

Since March, we have engaged hundreds of residents, businesses and local students with information on our Capital Improvement Plan to Maintain High Quality Water, Conservation Rules and Tools, and a Certificate Program to Empower Youth To be Stewards of Port’s Drinking Water.

These have included webinars, tours of a well and treatment facility, and a workshop on sustainable plants. Each Do It For Port program asks residents and businesses to get on board with these five proven outdoor water reduction strategies: For automatic sprinklers, install a

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rain gauge and a smart sprinkler controller to achieve up to 40% savings.

Set according to the PWWD Irrigation Zone Schedule.

To ensure high quality, select a smart sprinkler system with the American Water Works Association “water sense” designation. Smart Sprinklers require an initial investment that

we see ranging from $150 — $250.

While it pays for itself quickly, in Port Washington we offer a $150 rebate to make the transition more affordable.

Go to pwwd.org to access rebate application, zone schedule and tips.

Follow Nassau County Odd/Even Watering schedule.Never water between the peak hours of 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Incorporate native plants that require less water such as Wild Geraniums for a beautiful pop of color.

Keep lawn 3-inches long or higher to increase length of roots and thereby decrease water loss.

As a twist, the “Do It For Port “campaign has our very own residents doing the talking. It features students grades 3-12 asking Port residents to conserve water for THEIR generation and homeowners who already use smart sprinklers sharing how easy and effective they are.

Our next two programs will feature local experts from ReWild Long Island and The Science Museum of Long Island providing step-by-step instructions for truly sustainable gar-

dening: • On June 11 students, grades 3-12, are invited to a tour of the grounds of The Science Museum of Long Island to learn about native and drought-resistant plants, rain gardens, BIRMS and other rainwater collection strategies.

June 18kicks off Port Washington’s first Sustainable Garden Tour with ReWild Long Island where residents will pick up ideas for a great looking garden that uses much less water and fewer chemicals. More information and registration for these events can be found at pwwd.org Here’s the bottom line: with emerging contaminants, hotter and dryer summers, and sea level rise threatening saltwater to intrude into our aquifers, we must do this. Conservation of this precious life-sustaining resource is no longer just a noble thing to do. This is our only source of water. Conserving water is our way forward.

Do it not only for you and your family. Do it for Port!

READERS WRITE

Why Avena has my vote in Manorhaven

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got to know Jim Avena through volunteering for the Growing Love Community Garden. This once unused land was transformed by a group of women whose mission was simple: to connect our diverse community to healthy food, nature, and each other. I believe this mission has been achieved and it wouldn’t have been possible without Jim.

I bring up the Garden because for the 20 years I have lived in Manorhaven, we have never had something so unifying in our community. The Garden is a place for people who might not have backyards to grow vegetables and flowers, to enjoy books and the peaceful quiet, and for children to explore and play in nature.

Improving Manorhaven has been a

staple of Mayor Avena’s tenure. In addition to the Garden, he has pioneered the opening of Morgan’s Dock, another space for the residents of Manorhaven to enjoy the water, listen to people playing the guitar, fish, and swim. He has restored the pride in our community.

The Preserve, home to the Native Garden that features dozens of new trees and plantings and Dog Park is a place I

have fostered so many friendships. My dogs and I have doggy play dates with residents in Manorhaven and I have grown so much closer to the people in this community because of these spaces.

That is all because of Mayor Avena’s leadership.

There is no administration that is perfect. But Jim has my support and vote because he is always willing to lis-

ten even to a seemingly outlandish idea about turning a bunch of weeds into a community garden.

I believe he will continue to listen to the people of Manorhaven and foster an even greater sense of community if reelected as our mayor.

Vanessa Alvez Port Washington

New LIRR service to GCT a mixed bag

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ive the MTA and LIRR credit for significant increases in overall service, especially reverse peak capacity. This was primarily made possible by both completion of the Ronkonkoma Branch double tracking (at a cost of $450 million), Main Line Third Track ($2.6 billion) and Jamaica Capacity Improvements ($500 million) along with $11.2 billion for work performed at either end of the 63rd Street tunnel build decades earlier.

This includes connecting the tunnel to both Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan and the Harold Interlocking to the Main Line in Queens, along with construction of the new Grand Central Madison Terminal. The real price for this project when you add up all the costs is really closer to $15 billion.

Penn Station is a 24/7 facility with overnight service to and from between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Grand Central Terminal is closed overnight from 2 a.m. to 5:15 a.m. Unlike the LIRR, Metro North provides no service in or out during that time period. Why does MTA hold the

LIRR and Metro North to different standards when it comes to utilizing these two facilities? Catherine Renaldi is the first MTA official to serve as president of both Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads. The LIRR should provide equal levels of 24/7 service to both Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal customers.

A simple analysis of all the proposed schedules reveals, that depending upon your branch or station, there is no train to or from GCT between three to five hours overnight on weekdays and weekends.

There will be limited direct service from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn. This will inevitably add travel time for many riders who have to change at Jamaica. If you are among the fortunate ones with direct trains to Atlantic Terminal or a direct scheduled connection in the a.m. between tracks 1, 2 and 3 or in the p.m. between tracks 6, 7 and 8, you luck out.

Based upon a simple analysis of all the timetables, taking into consid-

eration that the scoot (faster, more frequent)service will run every 20 minutes off peak and weekends, your travel time is likely to be longer. (It is up the stairs, elevator or escalator to the mezzanine from tracks 1, 2 and 3 and back down the stairs, escalator or elevator to new tracks 9 and 10 at Jamaica to continue any trip to and from Brooklyn to Jamaica, Port Washington branch riders to Penn Station are losers when it comes to current direct off-peak and weekend 30-minute service. Those boarding a Grand Central Terminal-bound train will either wait another 30 minutes or change at Woodside. (This involves going up the stairs and across the mezzanine back down the stairs to the center platform. Now wait for the next Penn Station bound train from Jamaica.)

The Port Washington branch Elmhurst LIRR station closed in 1982 was supposed to be reopened by 2024.

Funding for construction was deleted from the $51 billion 2020 — 2024 Capital Plan. Why not restore the $50 mil-

lion necessary to rebuild this station?

Restoring the old station would provide a new alternative for Elmhurst and other nearby residents. Should disruptions in service occur at either Woodside, Penn Station or GCT, Port Washington branch customers would have the option to exit the Elmhurst Station and transfer to either the M or R subway lines at the adjacent NYC Transit subway station. There would be a second transfer opportunity to either the E, F or #7 subway lines one stop away at the 74th Street Jackson Heights — Roosevelt Avenue station The service dead zone between Great Neck and Port Washington still remains. There is no a.m. peak reverse service from Great Neck to Port Washington between 6:38 AM to 7:42 a.m. and 8:07 a.m. and 9:04 a.m. Adding passing sidings or double tracking is the only solution. This has been ignored for decades.

Give the MTA and LIRR credit for the major increase in service to and from Bayside during rush hours. This

includes adding two a.m. Manhattanbound trains originating in Bayside.

What has the LIRR budgeted to cover operational costs for this additional service? This includes salaries and fringe for engineers, conductors, maintenance and power. Will previous postponed fare increases be rolled up into a larger fare increase in 2023 or 2024?. With inflation at record levels, LIRR employees are bound to ask for significant wage increases well above what the LIRR may have budgeted.

Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

This included the development, review, approval and oversight for billions in capital projects and programs for the MTA, NYC Transit, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA Bus, NYC Department of Transportation along with 30 other transit agencies in NY & NJ).

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Webinar on long Circus at Sea Cliff Elementary term life planning Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D — Woodbury) is partnering with the New York Life Insurance Company to present a webinar focused on long-term life planning. Host Stephanie Fisch, Certification for Long-Term Care Agent and presenter Jonathan Schwartz, Long-Term Care Solutions consultant will focus on what’s covered — and what’s not covered — by government programs; regional costs for long-term care services; where long-term care is being provided, and much more.

Register online at www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD18.

“Have you ever talked to your family about your plans for addressing a longterm event? The right long-term care plan can help safeguard your family, your savings, your retirement, and most of all, your peace of mind,” Lafazan said. “Join us from the comfort of your home to get expert feedback and answers to these questions.”

WHEN — Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 6-7 p.m.

WHERE — Zoom webinar RSVP REQUIRED: Register at http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD18 (Login information will be provided upon successfully registering for the event.)

This May 2022, National Circus Project came to Sea Cliff Elementary School for a week-long event that combined physical fitness with circus fun and proficiency. K-5 students had

workshops led by professionals.

On May 26, the circus festivities culminated with an in-school “student” circus performance featuring Sea Cliff fifth-graders who tumbled, tossed dia-

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blos, balanced on stilts, laughed with the clowns and juggled into the hearts of all those in attendance!

The National Circus Project (NCP) is an innovative cultural arts organization, which promotes student participation in school arts and physical education activities, using “circus” as its theme.

The National Circus Project sends teams of internationally acclaimed circus performers/instructors to schools throughout the U.S.A., where they present exciting circus assembly performances and teach circus skills to students as part of their physical education program — including juggling, balancing, plate-spinning, and “devil stick” manipulation.

These activities promote handeye coordination, concentration, the benefits of discipline and practice, and group skills. Many thanks to the Sea Cliff PCA and all the physical education teachers and staff for putting on such an entertaining performance!

The basics of Medicare made clear Landscaping law in effect June 15 Sea Cliff Elementary’s circus celebrations came to a close on May 26 with in-school student circus performances by Sea Cliff fifth graders.

North Hempstead Town SuperNassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D — Woodbury) and Joyce Poupko, Independent Senior Health Insurance Agent from Senior Services of visor Jennifer DeSena and the Town North America, present their latest installment of “The Basics of Medicare: Board are reminding residents and landscaping companies that the Medicare Made Clear,” a Zoom webinar scheduled for Tuesday, June 7.

The seminar is designed to help participants choose the right Medicare Town’s landscaping regulations are plan for them by providing guidance about what Medicare covers, the cost of now back in effect as of June 15. The regulations are aimed at reducing Medicare, options for enrollees, when to enroll, and more.

Visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD18 to register (under upcoming events). noise and air pollution caused by gasParticipants will receive Zoom login information upon successfully registering. powered leaf blowers. Under the regFor additional information, contact Legislator Lafazan’s office at 516-571-6218 or jlafazan@nassaucountyny.gov.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 TIME: 11 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Zoom webinar Register online at www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD18 Participants will receive Zoom login information upon successfully North Hempstead Town Superviregistering. sor Jennifer DeSena, Council Members Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh,

ulations, commercial landscapers are prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers from June 15 to September 15 every year.

Commercial landscaping is permitted between 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and no operation on Sundays and holidays. These restrictions may

be suspended during emergencies.

Restrictions will not apply to use at golf courses and cemeteries, except when equipment is operated within 100 feet of a lot containing a residence. For more information or to report a landscaper violating these restrictions, please call the Town’s 311 Call Center.

Senior Recognition Awards ceremony

N.S. Elementary spring concerts

This May 2022, North Shore Elementary School musicians took to the stage to perform in-person in their respective Spring concerts.

Dressed in black and eager to show the audience how their love of

music and many hours of practice leads to great rewards, the student musicians in the orchestra, band and chorus wowed us with their brilliant performances!

At each concert, the bold sounds of the band brilliantly had everyone

tapping their feet, while the softer sounds of the strings and the harmonious voices of the various choral groups filled the theatres.

Each ensemble clearly represented how much hard work and dedication it took for all the musicians to get to this important day.

You can see the joy on the faces of the family and friends listening in the audience who were so proud of their loved ones performing.

Bravo to all the North Shore Elementary students and their music teachers for making these Spring Concerts so memorable.

Veronica Lurvey, David Adhami and Mariann Dalimonte, along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava and Receiver

of Taxes Charles Berman recently attended the Town’s Senior Recognition Awards Ceremony at Harbor Links on May 23.

This year’s honorees included: Phyllis Capasso, Gail Cinelli, Peter Gong, Jila Hazghiyan, Nancy Kaplan, Ina Lang, Kenny W. Lee, Dharmista, Indravidan Mody, Vahideh Morad, Precious Powell, Armin and Mona Rosenblatt, Judy Siegfried, Lily Soo, and Olga Thomplinson. The Awards Ceremony was held in celebration of Older Americans Month, during which the Town of North Hempstead honors seniors who have been nominated by their peers for giving tirelessly of themselves to their communities.

Town unveils training program North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman is reminding residents about Nassau County’s Veterans Support Grant Program, a fiscal assistance program aimed to provide relief to veterans’ halls and facilities in Nassau County that sustained financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grant program can provide a one-time payment of up to $10,000 to eligible 501(c)3 and 501(c)19 veterans’ posts or organizations that experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:• Be a 501(c)3 or 501(c)19 veterans’ post or organization located in Nassau County.• Be in operation at the time of application (businesses that have ceased operations due to the

pandemic are ineligible).• Demonstrate financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples include: loss of income, increased costs, capacity to weather financial hardship, challenges covering operating expense, not be in default or arrears on past or current federal or state financing or funding programs.• Not be in conflict of interest with Nassau County, the County Legislature, the local municipality, or the operating program agency.

To find the application, applicants should visit https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/1945/Veterans-Service-Agency. Applicants needing assistance can leave a voicemail at 646-8259617 or email ncveterans@ndconline.org and someone will be in contact within 48 hours.

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MORGAN PARK’S SUMMER MUSIC FEST

Returning in 2022 with a full nine-event season, Morgan Park Summer Music Festival launches its 63rd year of free high-quality family concerts in Glen Cove’s Morgan Memorial Park on Sunday, July 3 with a grand holiday program of All-American patriotic and traditional music performed by Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra.

All concerts are held on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. The packed 2022 season, designed to appeal to all ages and all musical tastes, continues on July 10 with a spot-on presentation of Queen’s incredible musical catalogue by Almost Queen.

On July 17, Plaza Productions returns to the Morgan Park stage with Camelot, the smash Broadway and Hollywood hit that introduced

such popular tunes as “If Ever I Would Leave You” and “The Lusty Month of May.” The vibrance and excitement of Latin music and dance take center stage with Mi Gente Live’s July 24 performance, followed by Parrot Beach’s tribute on July 31 to the fun beach party music of Jimmy Buffett (tossing of beach balls will be encouraged!).

Great dance music by stars of the 1990s, including The Spice Girls, the Backstreet Boys, Shania Twain, Nelly and others, will be performed by the singers and dancers of Fool House on Aug. 7.

In the Mix and Gentlemen of Soul join on Aug. 14 for an eclectic program ranging from

jazz and Motown to R&B, gospel, soul and Top 40 hits. Half Step pays homage on Aug. 21 to the Grateful Dead with that legendary group’s ground-breaking music, the soundtrack for the psychedelic subculture of the ’60s and ’70s.

The season winds up with a fabulous celebration of the music of Long Island’s Piano Man, Billy Joel. This August 28 show is performed by Big Shot fronted by the incomparable Mike DelGuidice with a cast of vocalists and musicians who have regularly appeared with Billy Joel on his tours and at Madison Square Garden. All concerts are held at Morgan Memorial Park in Glen Cove, overlooking the harbor at Germaine Street between Landing Road and McLoughlin Street.

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. The high-caliber professional performances presented each summer are free to the public and are completely funded through generous donations from businesses and individuals.

Taxpayer money is not requested nor received to fund these seasons of family entertainment. For additional information, visit MPSMF’s website, www.morgansummermusic. org, or MPSMF’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Morgan-Park-Summer-Music-Festival-275801149123828. In case of inclement weather the day of a performance, check with MPSMF’s Facebook page or call the hotline.

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Long Island resident, singer releases new single Long Island resident and singer, Ann-dee releases new single “Big Car Dreams.”Anndee grew up in a musical family, with both her mother and grandmother playing piano, and since 2011 she has been a professional singer doing numerous recordings.

Her first song was “Beware My Heart,” on the Park Lane Drive record label, where she was working with Lee Shapiro of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and her first CD album was “The Fabrique.”Ann-dee has also written various songs involving one of our favorite holidays, Halloween, including the hit singles, “Then I Saw Frankenstein” and “Creature.”“I’ve always been a fan of Halloween and after doing a music video

with The Munsters’ TV icon Butch Patrick in “It’s Only Halloween,“ I got the idea to do my own songs for that holiday,” said Ann-dee.“Big Car Dreams” was written and composed by Ann-dee a few years ago and she is happy to say that it finally has been produced.“I love experimenting with different sounds in music and of course, I started with electronic music, and I’m still doing that of course, however right now I’m focusing on my voice. I’ve been inspired by jazz vocalists, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald as well as rock musicians from the past, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant.

And who doesn’t love country star Dolly Parton?

“I decided to do a jazz version as well as a country version of this song. My friend, producer Henry Golis, also wanted me to do an improvisational scatting version. I had lots of fun doing this!“Fred Guarino of Tikki Recording Studios in Glen Cove, Long Island, is also a terrific Grammy-nominated engineer. And I can’t forget Wayne Sabella who is a fantastic pianist!” Musician John Stefan also arranged the song.This song will be available everywhere including on iTunes, YouTube and Spotify. For more information contact shimmycatrecords@gmail. com. Ann-dee is also found on: https:// www.instagram.com/anndeethesingerTweets by Picassolady1

Molloy hosts Unity Through Diversity Show More than 250 family, friends and community supporters turned out for a one-nightonly musical and performance show event titled “Unity through Diversity: Celebrating all Abilities in the Arts” highlighting individuals living with a variety of developmental challenges recently at Molloy University’s Madison Theatre on its Rockville Centre campus.

The inclusive event brought together people of all abilities in a night of music and visual art, with a featured art gallery and performances of well-known songs by The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Three Dog Night and Long Island’s own Billy Joel.

The annual event was hosted and organized by The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy University (TRC), which spearheads the event to celebrate the unique strengths and creativity of the neurodiverse community.

“The Rebecca Center was created to provide music experiences and opportunities for people of all abilities with the goal of fostering musical relatedness, communication, expressivity and creativity, as well as educate the music therapists of the future,” said John Carpente, professor, Music Therapy Founder/Director, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy

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University.

The Art Gallery included submissions from members of The Rebecca Center’s performance group, Lots O’ Stuff, as well as Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc., The Nicholas Center, Hewlett-Woodmere School District, Garden City School District and Oceanside School District.

“Unity through diversity is a night filled with music, art, creativity, and community! The vision of the event is to elevate the neurodivergent community through the expression of the human spirit,” said Diana Abourafeh, music therapist at the Rebecca Center, event organizer.

“It (“Beautiful”) has an important message to it…it’s about being secure about yourself and not letting other people’s words get to you. It’s really helped me in becoming who I am,” said Kyra Ganci-Barnes, vocalist for Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful.”

Follow The Rebecca Center on facebook at @TheRebeccaCenter, twitter @TheRebecca_ Center and Instagram @therebeccacenter. See us on the web @ www.therebeccacenter.org.

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Town of North Hempstead’s FREE Summer Events Call 311 for rain dates/location. Concerts are free. Parking fees may apply.

June and July Concerts Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.

Porch Light (Dance & Rock) – Mary Jane Davies Green

Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

The Hambones (Country, Roots, and Rock) – Mary Jane Davies Green

Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m.

Marc Berger & RIDE – Clark Botanic Garden

Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Disco Night: Bee Gees & ABBA Tribute – Tully Park

Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Street Fighter (Rolling Stone Tribute) – Manorhaven Beach Park Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m.

Captain Cool Band (70s and 80s Classics) – North Hempstead Beach Park Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m.

U2EXP (U2 Tribute Band) – Tully Park Sunday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

PseudoSsudio (Phil Collins Tribute Band) – North Hempstead Beach Park

Shakespeare in the Park

Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m.

MYXD Order (Classic Rock and Dance) – North Hempstead Beach Park Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) – Clark Botanic Garden

Two Gentlemen of Verona Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m.

Clark Botanic Garden

Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor (Billy Joel Tribute) – North Hempstead Beach Park

Saturday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

Gerry Pond Park Saturday, July 30 at 6 p.m.

Whitney Pond Park

August Concerts Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m.

Genessa & The Selena Experience (Selena Tribute Band) – North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Radio Flashback (70s and 80s Hits) – Clinton G. Martin Park Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m.

Gentlemen of Soul – Whitney Pond Park

Sunday, August 14 at 7 p.m.

Sunday Girl (Blondie Tribute) – North Hempstead Beach Park

Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m.

This Ain’t Bryan Adams It’s A Tribute – Clark Botanic Garden

Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m.

Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute) – Gerry Pond Park

Saturday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m.

ZBTB (Zac Brown Tribute) – North Hempstead Beach Park

Sunday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

High Tide Reggae Band – North Hempstead Beach Park

Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m.

Desperado Ridge (Eagles Tribute) – North Hempstead Beach Park

Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m.

Captain Jack (Billy Joel Tribute) – Manorhaven Beach Park

Tuesday Movies in the Park Tuesday, June 28 at 9 p.m.

Encanto – Martin “Bunky” Reid Park Tuesday, July 12 at 9 p.m.

Wreck-It Ralph – Gerry Pond Park Tuesday, July 26 at 8:30 p.m.

Sing 2 – Charles J. Fuschillo Park Tuesday, August 9 at 8:30 p.m.

Cruella – Whitney Pond Park Tuesday, August 23 at 8 p.m.

Marry Me – Clark Botanic Garden

For more information, call 311 or 516-869-6311

Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena

Council Member, District 1 Robert J. Troiano

Council Member, District 2 Peter Zuckerman

Council Member, District 3 Dennis J. Walsh

Council Member, District 4 Veronica Lurvey

Council Member, District 5 David A. Adhami

Council Member, District 6 Mariann Dalimonte

Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava

Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman

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Hobbies that suit a summertime vibe Summer is the season of R&R. When the mercury rises, who can resist a backyard hammock or the sound of waves lapping against a picturesque shoreline?

The relaxing nature of summer makes it the perfect season to revisit old hobbies or pick up new ones. Hobbies can run the gamut from the complex to the simple, but when choosing a habit to pick up this summer, individuals may want to look to these somewhat relaxing endeavors that are tailor-made for warm days and nights. · Reading: Individuals who have long wanted to read more should know that they're not alone. A 2019 survey commissioned by the reading subscription service Scribd and conducted by The Harris Poll found that 35 percent of respondents wished they could read more. Finding time to read more may be difficult during spring, summer and fall, when parents must contend with their own hectic schedules as well as their children's. Even individuals without children or empty nesters may find it difficult to carve out time to read in a typical day. But people who aspire to read more can take a book to the beach or out on the deck on a warm afternoon or evening.

Leave the smartphone inside so you can relax and read distraction-free. · Gardening: Gardening is another hobby that coordinates well with a summertime vibe. Gardening gets people outdoors, giving them a chance to soak up some summer sun and en-

gage in an activity that's rewarding but not too physically demanding.

One of the biggest attractions of gardening is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. That makes it an ideal hobby for busy families to enjoy together when their schedules slow down in the summer. It's also a great way for adults to spend quality time with aging parents. · Photography: Summer seascapes and landscapes are awe-inspiring, making this an ideal time of year to take up photography. Novices can begin by utilizing their smartphone cameras to take snapshots of local landscapes. Once the skill of pointing and clicking has been honed, amateur photogs can graduate to more expensive and precise cameras. · Sailing/boating: Though it might involve a little more physical activity than reading, sailing and/or boating is an ideal summertime activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that nearly 40 percent of the United States population lives in a coastal area, making boating and sailing an accessible hobby for a significant percentage of Americans. Even those who live far away from the ocean undoubtedly live close to a river or lake. What better way to enjoy warm summer afternoons than on a boat?

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Floral Park street fair GET IN THE SPIRIT OF SUMMER to be held Sunday

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce’s street fair, sponsored by the New York Racing Association, is returning Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event will be held one day after the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday at Belmont Park, which is the third and oldest leg of the Triple Crown in horse racing.

Festivities will take place on Tulip Avenue from Verbena to Plainfield Avenue and will feature crafts and merchandise, inflatable rides and slides, a rock-climbing wall, mechanical bull, food trucks and more.

On the east end of the fair at Plainfield Avenue is where the Giant Kids Funzone will be located, according to chamber officials. On the Verbana Avenue side, a mobile stage will feature live bands In the Mix and The Hambones.

Stephen Wickes, the immediate past president of the chamber who has organized the street fair for the past decade, said it is another chance for Floral Park to show what it’s made of after two years of being on the sidelines since COVID-19.

“It’s important for the local businesses because we draw a really big crowd,” Wickes said. “We want to attract people to the heart of our village and experience what Floral Park

has to offer, which is shopping, dining and living in a family-friendly community.”

Wickes said years ago the chamber made a decision to change the street fair from Friday nights to Sunday afternoons and has benefitted from the family atmosphere. He said that three performances will be taking place throughout the fair by local businesses Dancin’ Queens Dance Studio, Kombative Edge Martial Arts and the Floral Park Memorial High School Kickline.

The Islip Horseman’s Association will also hold a choreographed dressage performance to music, which entails a horse and rider going through the paces to music.

Food options for fairgoers include Food Trucks from Mama’s Cuban Kitchen, The Filthy Pig, Bacon You Crazy, Frankie’s Famous Zeppoles, Bayside Lemonade, Poparazzi Kettle Corn, Pete’s Zeppoles, Kona Ice of Long Island and Knot of This World Pretzels, Wickes said.

Also in attendance will be Pickle Me Pete and for dessert, Three Brothers Ice Cream.

From 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., In the Mix will be on the stage. The Floral Park Memorial Kickline will go on starting at 2:40 p.m. before Kombative Edge and Dancin’ Queens take the stage at 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., respectively. From 4:30 to the fair’s end at 6 p.m., The Hambones will provide live music.

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Manhasset Al Fresco returns June 12 Summer is soon approaching and the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2nd “Manhasset Al Fresco,” a series of six evenings out on the town for outdoor dining, shopping and live entertainment on Plandome Road. The event will allow for road closures for pedestrians and outdoor dining on Plandome Road and is scheduled to take place throughout the summer, beginning in June, alternating between South Plandome Road and North Plandome Road. The kickoff night on Sunday, June 12th will encompass businesses on South Plandome Road, with the following event featuring businesses on North Plandome Road.

South Plandome Road will be closed to traffic from Park Avenue to Dennis Street/ Northern Blvd on Sunday June 12, July 10 from 4-9PM, and Saturday Aug 14 from 6-9:30PM for an Al Fresco “Encanto” Movie Night Experience! North Plandome Road will be closed to traffic from Hillside Avenue to Colonial Parkway on Sunday June 26, July 24 from 4-9PM and Sep 18 from 3:30-7:30PM. To add to the festivities, there will be entertainment and appearances by local talent, in addition to the outdoor dining and shopping.

Manhasset Chamber encourages all to come out to support this great community event and support our local businesses. The

Manhasset community is invited to stroll on Plandome Road in a safe and festive atmosphere. The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce will be providing photo opportunities, giveaways and raffles by Shop Manhasset.

Bring the kids to “Chalk the Town.” The Chamber will have a children’s activity table at most of the event dates.

The first Manhasset Al Fresco event kicks-off on South Plandome Road, Sunday June 12th from 4-9PM with performances

by Manhasset High School’s Contemporary Ensemble, directed by Hector Minaya, following performances by Liam Morrisey, Glenn Strange Bad and the Dave Diamond Band.

Elite Auto & Repair will once again host the best Car Show in town, you won’t want to miss it! At 6:30PM, join in honoring the MHS Boys Basketball NYS Champions! Outdoor dining options include Schout Bay Tavern, Herb & Olive, Villa Milano, Buttercooky Bakery & Cafe, and For Five Coffee.

Just to highlight a few of the other dates, the June 26th event will take place on North Plandome Road, and will consist of Manhasset’s Who’s Got Talent? Children from ages 8-18 can contact shopmanhasset@gmail.com to be included in the schedule. Talents can include musicians, comedians, magicians, dancers and more. It’s time to show us what

you got! The evening will end with a performance by the Hat Trixx Band. Outdoor options include Louie’s Manhasset, Gino’s Pizzeria, Greens Irish Pub, Pita Station and Publicans.

This year’s August event will be an Al Fresco movie night, featuring the movie “Encanto” and guest appearances and photo ops with Mirabel and Isabela! Performances by Pluckd Studios and Porch Light Band. The Chamber will be bringing back the Can You Escape? Van for the September 18th event, the last of the six Al Fresco nights.

Manhasset Al Fresco is sponsored in part by the Town of North Hempstead’s Lift Up Local initiative to support local businesses following the coronavirus. The Chamber is proud to bring it back again this Summer, with the assistance of Shop Manhasset’s Antonietta Manzi, and VP of the Chamber.

The program’s event sponsors are Power 10 Fitness, Traci Conway Clinton Team of Compass, Manhasset Collision, Shelter Rock Church, Gift of Life and Manhasset Rotary.

Platinum Sponsors are Americana Manhasset, North Shore University Hospital, Moves and Motions School of Dance, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International and Douglas Elliman of Manhasset. Its Gold Sponsors are Promet Physical Therapy, NY Space Finders, Lincar

Salon, Modern Spaces and Manhasset Times.

The events supporting sponsors are Coldwell Banker American Homes, North Shore Dental Group, Sandro’s Italian and Greens Irish Pub, Viscardi and John Paterno Insurance Agency.

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Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Chamber is able to fund this event and make this year better than last! This event helps bring up the community’s spirit as well as drive business to our local shops to lift up local.

The event is hosted by The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, who’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of our community and to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its member businesses. Manhasset Al Fresco was also made possible with the cooperation of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Association, Nassau County Police District, and the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

Any local business that would like to participate in the event may contact Antonietta Manzi at Shop Manhasset@gmail.com.

Visit https://www.shopmanhasset.com/ manhasset-al-fresco-manhasset-chambers for full event details and follow @manhassetchamber and @shopmanhasset.

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Manhasset Al Fresco set to kick off June 12

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce’s Manhasset Al Fresco is set to kick off June 12 on South Plandome Road, where the Manhasset High School Boys Basketball team will be honored after winning the state championship earlier this year.

The team finished what was started by 2019’s roster, which lost in the state semifinals.

After securing the Long Island championship on March 12 with a victory over Kings Park, Manhasset (25-1) headed to Glens Falls, where the team beat New Hartford.

Winning was something 75-year-old head coach George Bruns and his assistant Stu Goldman could not believe.

“We were just sitting here saying to each other ‘did that really just happen this weekend?’” Bruns said previously to Blank Slate Media. “This was my 20th year coaching here, and this could be the most talented team I’ve had.

But still, you never can expect this to happen.”

Bobby Anastasia, a lifelong Manhasset resident who is an announcer for the team and maintains the stats, encouraged everyone to come out and support the team, during the first weekend of the Al Fresco at the Mary Jane Davies Park at 6:30 p.m. June 12.

“Some of the fans of this team couldn’t attend the parade through the streets of Manhasset in March, and the chamber thought this would be a fitting way for those fans and others to applaud the team’s accomplishment,” Anastasia said.

The Al Fresco’s launch weekend follows a successful first stint in 2021, with more businesses looking to participate in the summerlong event.

“Last year we were kind of begging people to get involved, Matthew Donno, co-president of the chamber, said in a phone interview. “Now we’re having so many people reaching out to us to participate and support the events for this year.”

The Al Fresco is partially sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead’s Lift Up Local initiative to aid local businesses following the coronavirus pandemic.

Though the pandemic’s restrictions spurred the creation of the Al Fresco last year, Donno said there was never a question as to whether or not the event would be held again this year, despite most of the pandemic’s restrictions being lifted.

“I think we had such success and the response from the community was so positive,” Donno said. “It was a great opportunity to have live music and other activities go on for Manhasset residents of all ages to come and enjoy. Hopefully, this is something that is here to stay.”

Aside from honoring the basketball team, some of the highlights will include performances from Manhasset High School’s Contemporary Ensemble, Glenn Strange Band, Liam Morrisey and the Dave Diamond Band along with a talent show and a screening of the movie “Encanto”.

Future dates and locations for the Al Fresco will be June 26 on North Plandome Road from 4-9 p.m., July 10 on South Plandome Road from 4-9 p.m., July 24 on North Plandome Road from 4-9 p.m., Aug. 13 on South Plandome Road from 6-9:30 p.m. and Sept. 18 on North Plandome Road from 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Residents can visit shopmanhasset.com or the chamber’s website for further information regarding the events.

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What to look for in a family vacation spot Summer vacations were once an annual tradition for millions of families across the globe. Warm weather getaways to idyllic beaches and welcoming resorts have long helped families make lasting memories, and revisiting that trend can be good for everyone.

Family vacation plans were put on the back burner during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey from IPX 1031®, 40 percent of respondents canceled vacation plans during the pandemic, while an additional 29 percent didn’t plan a vacation at all. But the pandemic alone cannot be blamed for people’s unwillingness to take time off from work, as pre-pandemic studies noted how professionals had increasingly begun to work longer hours and take fewer vacation days. For example, data from the U.S. Travel Association indicates that American workers failed to use 768 million vacation days in 2018.

Pandemic-related cancellations and postponements proved a bitter pill to swallow, and that sour taste could be one reason why travel bounced back in a big way in 2021.

The hotel market data firm STR, Inc. reported that hotel occupancy reached nearly 70 percent in July 2021. That’s no doubt due to the successful rollout of coronavirus vaccines. This summer could be even better for the travel and tour-

ism industry, as children as young as five are now eligible to be vaccinated, and there’s hope that children younger than five will be soon. That means more families will likely be on the lookout for vacation spots, and the following are some qualities they can look for as they search for

the perfect place to spend their summer vacations. · Affordability: Travel costs have spiked in the aftermath of the pandemic, and that may stretch families’ budgets thin. Data from the energy and commodities information provider S&P Global Platts. indicates

that jet fuel prices have been rising somewhat steadily since mid-2020, and that spike could lead to higher airfare costs this summer. In addition, families should compare the cost of hotel lodging versus singlefamily homes on sites such as Airbnb or Vrbo. The latter might have more

budget-friendly inventory. · Accessibility: Families won’t want to travel only to find out local attractions are closed or open on a more limited basis. Before booking a trip, confirm the rules and regulations in a given locale and contact local tourist attractions, such as theme parks, to confirm that they’ll be open for business as usual this summer. · Kid-friendly activities: After more than two years locked up at home, parents may be dreaming of spending a week doing little more than sitting on a beach. However, kids may grow antsy after a day or so with their toes in the sand. Many allinclusive resorts include kid-friendly activities, such as sailing lessons or arts and crafts sessions, that give moms and dads a break and keep youngsters engaged in a fun way. · Dining: Research local restaurants when perusing destinations to confirm there’s plenty of dining options. Parents have done more than their fair share of cooking at home since the onset of the pandemic, so a great vacation spot is one that includes an array of dining options to give parents time off from cooking detail.

As families prepare for their first vacations in more than two years this summer, parents can look for locales that cater to their needs without breaking the bank.

How to make grilling healthier Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods.

Grilling is a beloved tradition, but it’s not necessarily the healthiest way to eat. Traditional backyard barbecue fare like hot dogs and hamburgers likely won’t make physicians’ hearts flutter, but there are ways to enjoy the flavor of grilling without compromising a nutritious diet. · Replace burgers and hot dogs with healthy proteins. The occasional hamburger or hot dog won’t do much damage, but people who regularly grill should skip these summertime staples and replace them with healthy proteins. The American Heart Association reports that fish and skinless chicken breasts are healthy alternatives to hamburgers and hot dogs. Burger devotees can still enjoy their go-to grilled food, but replace ground beef with lean ground poultry, which contains less saturated fat than red meat. · Avoid overdoing it. Most people have overindulged at a backyard barbecue at one point or another. The relaxed, party-like atmosphere of the backyard barbecue makes it easy to snack on chips and other unhealthy fare before moving on to burgers and hot dogs. Hosts can do guests a favor by replacing snacks and sides like chips and potato salad with healthier fare like

celery, fruit salad or chickpea salad. Keep portions of grilled fare as close to a healthy size as possible. The AHA notes that a healthy portion of meat is around three ounces and no more than six ounces. · Create a salt-free rub. There’s no denying salt makes food more flavorful. But that flavor comes at a high cost. The health care experts Piedmont note that excessive amounts of salt can contribute to inflammation from fluid retention and increase a person’s risk for hypertension, or high blood pressure. Salt may be a go-to for many grilling enthusiasts, but it doesn’t have to be. A salt-free rub made with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and/or other spices is an effective and salt-free way to add flavor to meat, chicken and fish. · Grill more vegetables. Grilled vegetables, whether they’re part of kebabs or simply grilled alongside the main course, add significant flavor and provide all the health benefits of veggies cooked in more traditional ways. The AHA notes that coating vegetables in a healthy oil like olive oil makes it easy to grill them directly over an open flame without sticking. Cooking in this way imparts that signature smoky, grilled flavor to vegetables.

This summer, grilling can be as healthy as it is flavorful. All it takes is a few simple strategies to make the menu at your next backyard barbecue one any doctor would love.

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Turn your yard into a vacation-worthy oasis Warm weather means more time to relax outdoors. For those homeowners lucky enough to have entertaining spaces outside, spring and summer provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air under the sun or stars.

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lies have become especially familiar with what works about their yards and where there is room for improvement. Pandemic-related travel restrictions and early stay-at-home mandates resulted in plenty of time spent in backyards on staycations.

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tions have been lifted, homeowners may have seen the benefits of having functional respites right outside their doors.

A backyard renovation can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000.

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budget the cost of a major landscaping project at between 5 and 10 percent of their home’s value. Large or small, here are ways to make an outdoor oasis at home.

Create living privacy Living in close proximity to neighbors may make privacy harder to come by. Wood or vinyl fences, however effective, may not provide the all-natural look many people desire. Vertical gardening, which trains easy-care vines like English ivy, Clematis or various climbing roses to grow on trellis or fencing adds greenery and privacy. Hedges and fast-growing shrubs also can be used for natural barriers.

Install a pool Pools are the ultimate spots to cool off on hot days. An elaborately shaped inground pool can blend in with the landscape and offer the ultimate hang-out zone. However, above-ground pools also serve the purpose and are more budget-friendly. Stock tank pools are popular among those who want minimal pool expenditure or have small spaces to work with. Stock tanks are metal vessels traditionally used as watering holes for livestock. They also can be “adult kiddie pools” when combined with some plumbing. Galvanized steel frames make them sturdy. With floats and other accessories, they can

Have kids; will travel: Master vacationing with young children

Prior to having children, few adults would bat an eye at spontaneous weekend excursions or discounted red-eye travel deals that required little more than a hastily packed carry-on bag and passport in hand. Once adults make the decisions to expand their families, traveling even short distances often requires precise and detailed planning.

Children add the element of surprise and the unexpected - not to mention extra gear - and parents must adapt accordingly when they travel with their little ones. These pointers can keep parents properly prepared. · Pack for the journey. Anticipate what your child may need, but remember, unless you are traveling to a remote location, there’s a good chance you can buy many items at your destination.

Direct much of your focus on packing items you’ll need for the journey, and less on what you’ll need once you arrive. Food and entertainment are two key components to keep in mind. · Factor in “stretch your legs” opportunities. Children have limited attention spans and abilities to stay put.

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become the perfect oasis.

Provide outdoor atmosphere Create a bespoke bistro vibe by using freestanding planters and posts along with hanging lights to make an intimate outdoor hangout spot at night. For those with permanent structures, like a deck or a gazebo, lights can be strung across the area or on railings or edging.

Extend the living space Decks and patios can help make outdoor entertaining areas more comfortable by eliminating the need to sit on the grass or gravel. Plus, they add another “room” to the home. When paired with weatherproof patio furniture, such as sofas, loungers and tables, a private seating area can be crafted and utilized for any number of entertaining desires.

Hang a hammock Few things evoke feelings of relaxation better than a hammock. Fitted between two trees (or two posts if trees are sparse), a hammock is an ideal place to grab a nap or read a book.

Additional oasis-inspired ideas include outdoor kitchens, letting up lanterns, cascading water features, and bird feeders to attract the sounds of nature.

the wee hours of the morning or later in the evening, so traveling, whether by road or sky, when they’re likely to sleep can be advantageous. · Plan accommodations wisely.

Choose lodging that fits your needs.

Some people prefer a rental home because it affords more space and the ability to save money by preparing some meals at “home.” However, certain hotels may have babysitting services or recreational activities for children, enabling Mom or Dad to have a little time off. · Bring a light stroller and baby sling/carrier. A full-sized stroller may be cumbersome, especially on sand or cobblestone. A sling or carrier enables you to navigate crowded places with ease. A lightweight, folding stroller can be used as a temporary bed for naps or when your toddler has tired out from walking. · Know security rules. Check with the airline for confirmation, but the TSA generally allows formula, breast milk, and juice in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in carry-on baggage. It does not need to fit within a quart-sized bag. Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. · Explain the itinerary. For young children who are able to understand, spell out what will be happening along the journey so they know what to expect. This can help calm nerves and prevent tantrums.

Traveling with young children requires a little extra planning and patience.

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Fun ways to keep kids occupied over summer break Kids look forward to summer vacation every year. The last day of school gives way to less structured days when kids can spend more time outdoors and less time cracking the books.

Summer vacation can be a dilemma for parents, especially in households where both parents work full-time. A pandemic-related increase in remote working has made that problem somewhat more manageable, but even parents working from home must find fun way for kids to stay occupied until the new school year begins. No two kids are the same, so parents may need to try various activities on for size until they find something their children enjoy doing during the lazy days of summer. · Day camp: Day camps provide much of the structure of school without all the homework or time spent indoors.

Many parks and recreation departments run summer day camps for kids. Camps can be generalized or specialized.

For example, some may offer an array of activities, including sports and nature walks, in a given day, while others may focus on a single activity, like musical lessons or science-based programs. Camps run by local parks and rec departments do not typically last all summer long, which parents should keep in mind when enrolling youngsters. · Reading: Parents may be surprised by how much their children enjoy a good book. A recent poll from the National Education Association found that 70 percent of middle school students read more than 10 books a year. The National Literacy Trust reports that roughly 45 percent of children between the ages of eight and 11 enjoy reading “very much.” When suggesting to children that they read more this

summer, parents can note the many ways that reading for pleasure differs from reading for school. Point out that kids won’t have to submit book reports and emphasize that they can choose their own books. Depending on children’s ages, introduce kids to a series like “Harry Potter,” which is a set of seven fantasy novels that has helped millions of young people across the globe discover and develop a fondness for reading. Weekly visits to the library, where kids can pick from hundreds of books, can get youngsters even more excited about reading. · Play dates: Play dates are a great way to make kids happy and take a little off of parents’ daily plates. Arrange routine summer play dates with children’s school friends, neighbors and/or cousins. Parents can alternate hosting responsibilities so they can get work done at home and enjoy a break when it’s not their turn to host. · Find something free: Perhaps in recognition of the need for affordable, family-friendly fare, many communities now host free events for kids and their parents each week. Weekly movie nights under the stars and concerts in community squares are popular in many communities, but those same towns also may host events specifically for kids during the daytime. A simple internet search of “free events near me” may unveil a host of activities that can keep kids happy and occupied on summer days when their schedules are open.

Local libraries can be great resources for free events as well.

Summer vacation is a relaxing time for youngsters. Parents who don’t want that relaxation to turn into boredom can look to various activities to occupy their children’s time until a new school year begins.

Great weekend getaway ideas Few things embody a summertime vibe better than a day spent soaking up the sun and enjoying a warm breeze in the great outdoors.

Warm weather and generally dry conditions are one reason why summer is so popular among vacationers. Even individuals who can’t get away on vacation this summer can still look to the weekend as a great time to hit the road or the friendly skies for weekend getaways.

Convenience and proximity are two selling points when choosing weekend getaway destinations. The following are some weekend getaway ideas that are tailor-made for summer fun. · Take yourself out to the ballgame. The pandemic forced millions of baseball fans to stay home as their favorite team battled it out on the diamond. No fans were allowed during the shortened 2020 season, and the 2021 season began with many teams allowing only limited attendance. Some fans might not have felt comfortable returning to packed stadiums last summer. Now that attendance restrictions have been lifted, what better way to enjoy America’s pastime than in person? Take a weekend to follow your favorite team on the road or visit a stadium you’ve never been to. Many ballparks are now surrounded by great restaurants and five-star hotels, making a ballpark trip an ideal way to experience a new city in style. · Make it a water-based weekend. No matter where you live, a body of water is no doubt nearby. Though the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration indicates that roughly 40 percent of the United States population lives in a coastal region, oceans aren’t the only places to find some sand and enjoy a warm summer breeze. Lakes and rivers are great places to relax, and getaway seekers can utilize sites like Airbnb and Vrbo to find shortterm waterfront rentals. · Soak up the city lights. Big cities tend to clear out on summer weekends, which can make this an ideal time to visit. City visitors won’t have to contend with the sizable crowds that descend on metropolises in winter, when indoor entertainment is in high demand. That means savvy travelers also may find discounts on live theater and local concerts. It also won’t be as difficult to book reservations at the latest culinary hotspots, particularly for travelers who book early. · Hit the slopes (seriously). Skiing might be the furthest thing on people’s minds in summer. However, skiing hotspots can make for the ideal summer getaways for individuals looking for a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Instead of traversing slopes on skis, visitors can hike their way through the mountains before retiring to their resort for a more laid back evening of relaxation.

There’s no wrong way to get away. Summer travelers who don’t have much time to escape can look to some unique weekend getaway ideas and enjoy a relaxing taste of something new.

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different parts of Great Neck,” Esagoff said.

“We urge everyone to join our efforts and apDestination: Great Neck, a grassroots orga- preciate all hands on deck.”

Now that more than a year has passed nization aimed at promoting and revitalizing the peninsula’s business district, is hosting its since the group’s inaugural West Egg event, second-annual “West Egg” event June 11-12, Esagoff said the organization’s prominence where a simultaneous celebration of the Vil- and its social media presence has been growlage of Great Neck’s 100th anniversary will ing throughout the peninsula. Pairing more community support with the Village of Great also take place.

The group was founded last year by a Neck’s partnering to host the event has resulthandful of interested community members ed in this year’s West Egg event becoming a who want to see Great Neck’s business district two-day endeavor and more attractions than revitalized, including local attorney Janet Nina last year.

Carnival rides, live music and performancEsagoff. Esagoff, in a phone interview, said helping to found the organization was a “pas- es from local dance troupes, food trucks, kasion project” for her and she lauded the work raoke and a laser light show are just some of of the group’s executive board, which includes the highlights attendees can expect throughout Denise Hill, Lisa Saltzman and Haleh Fouladi. the weekend. Esagoff said the group will also “We have a great, diverse board spanning be conducting its first “Faces of Great Neck”

awards, a ceremony designating certain members of the community who have “given their all” to make Great Neck a better place.

“We’re going to make this an annual event where we are able to honor our own members of the community,” Esagoff said. “It’s really a community-building event, which is what Destination: Great Neck is all about.”

Efforts to revitalize the peninsula in a way beneficial to all of the villages have been made in the past. In 2019, the Great Neck Village Officials Association began hosting meetings that featured elected officials, business owners and guest speakers such as Eric Alexander of Vision Long Island.

Esagoff said the group has slightly shifted its focus from strictly being the “cheerleaders” aiming at bringing merchants to Great Neck and have pivoted to the arts and culture as-

pect, focusing on the Roaring Twenties and the peninsula’s Broadway legacy.

“We’re also acting as somewhat of a booster club to unify different sectors of Great Neck,” Esagoff said. “Great Neck is very unique and diverse it also acts as a tourism board and we’re excited and ramping up our website.”

The event will take place at the Village Green on Saturday from 5-11 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

For more information surrounding Destination: Great Neck or the West Egg event, individuals can visit https://www.destinationgreatneck.com/ and follow the organization’s social media pages. Esagoff said the group is based solely on volunteer participation and encouraged others who want to get involved and help revitalize the peninsula’s business district are welcome to pitch in.

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Members of the Destination: Great Neck board welcomed the public to its business networking event last year.

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Summertime A brief history of projects for kids the Village of G.N. Summer slide is a concept that has been on educators’ minds since 1996, when the first comprehensive study on the topic was published. Students lose significant knowledge in core subjects over the summer break, and those losses increase each year. There’s much parents can do to help their children continue learning over the summer. Educational projects may be a good start. Here’s a brief list of educational projects children can work on this summer. · Conduct informal science experiments, such as growing the biggest vegetable or studying butterflies or insects that visit the backyard. · Maintain a journal about adventures during summer vacation through personal narratives or even through creative fictional ac-

counts based on the child’s experiences. · Search for patterns in nature, such as those in shells or flowers. · Learn about money by keeping tallies on souvenir purchases or the cost of items in stores. · Calculate distances from home by using maps and mileage. · Become amateur meteorologists, keeping track of changing weather patterns and which signs indicate precipitation. · Stock up on summer reading books that everyone in the family can enjoy while sitting poolside or at the beach. · Visit a museum or a local point of interest and learn about something historical.

The Village of Great Neck is one of nine villages that (together with several unincorporated areas) make up Great Neck - part of the Town of North Hempstead and of Nassau County. Among Great Neck’s earliest settlements - some say the first “of any real importance and Presence” here - it is still called by many “the old village.”

When old-time residents said “the village” or “the Upper Village” they meant not today’s entire Village of Great Neck, but a small section along Middle Neck Road, clustering mostly between Hicks Lane and Beach Road. Like the rest of Great Neck, the Village was almost exclusively farm and orchard from its settlement in the 1660’s into the 19th century. In that century, it became a small center of commerce for all of Great Neck, either selling to farmers, or servicing farmer’s needs.

A single one room schoolhouse, located in the village, was adequate for all of Great Neck until after the Civil War. Until that time, residents had to travel outside the area to attend a church, mail a letter, or vote.

Buildings were low and few, so that people could see the long curve of a roadbed. Along Middle Neck Road itself were several large farms belonging to Wooley, Baker, Allen, Ellard, Hicks and Reagan families.

In 1867, the first post office opened in Nehemiah Hayden’s General Store on Mid-

The importance of safety when swimming in backyard pools A backyard pool can be a wonderful summer oasis. Swimming immediately cools people off on hot and humid days, and even provides thorough exercise that works many different muscles in the body. And summer revelers know that swimming and splashing in the pool is an entertaining activity for people of all ages.

Though pools are great summer spaces, one downside of pool usage is the potential for drowning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, every year in the United States, there are an estimated 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings - an average of 11 drowning deaths per day. In addition, around 8,080 nonfatal drownings occur. It’s important to note that many of these incidents are unrelated to pool usage, as boating and even bathtub accidents contribute to drowning as well.

But a 2020 review of 2,213 unintentional immersion deaths and other water-related injury deaths in Canada by the Canadian Red Cross found that immersion deaths were most likely to occur when swimming and wading. Children ages one to four, males, and people with seizure disorders or other medical conditions like autism are among those at a higher risk for drowning.

Pools are fun, but it’s a great responsibility to keep all swimmers safe. The following are some pool safety measures to put into effect. · Keep water sanitary. Make sure pool water

dle Neck Road near Beach Road.

From 1870 to 1880, large estates were assembled. In 1886, the first voting station was erected. The first telephone service came in 1892. In 1901, the Alert Fire Department was formed. Among its patrons were JP Morgan; William and Joseph Grace; Cord Meyer; William Brokaw; Roswell Eldridge, George Dodge and Walter Chrysler.

In the 1930’s, the Baker Hill, Vista Hill, Weybridge and Strathmore areas were added to the Village.

Many of the prominent families have been business families, Hayden, Hicks, Gregory, Gilliar, Bullen, Austin, Ninesling, Gutheil and many others.

As a business center, in time it naturally also became the social, civic, and population center as well. Most of the Village’s oldest stores and institutions were along a small section of Middle Neck Road near the present Village Green - Great Neck’s first four schools, the oldest church, its oldest Synagogue, first bank, library, telephone switchboard, post office, voting hall and fire house.

The Village experienced several real estate booms, especially after direct rail service to NYC was provided in the early parts of the century.

From 1922 to 1960, the Village’s population quadrupled, and the area experienced great real estate development.

is chemically balanced so that it is comfortable to swim in and will not harbor any pathogens that can make swimmers ill. The pool equipment company Pahlen says the ideal water pH is 7.4 because that is the same as the pH in human eyes and mucous membranes, and it also supports good chlorine disinfection. The free chlorine content of a pool can range from 0.5 to 1.6 to keep it sanitary. A quality testing kit can help pool owners balance water. · Learn your local ordinances. Local ordinances will spell out which precautionary measures are required by law for people who have a backyard pool. These often include a fenced yard, a fence around inground pools that is at least four feet high, self-latching gates, and/or pool ladders that can be locked or closed when the pool isn’t in use. · Rely on non-slip surfaces. The pool environment can be wet and slippery. Utilizing materials like non-slip deck surfaces or rougher concrete finishes around pools can help reduce some slips and falls. The pool resource Poolonomics says people should be instructed to avoid running near or around the pool. · Inspect water returns and drains. PoolSafety.gov warns that hair, limbs, jewelry, or bathing suits can get stuck in a drain or suction opening in a pool or spa. Broken or missing drain covers should be replaced immediately and no swimming should occur until the issue is remedied. · Install other barriers. Barriers, alarms and pool covers can save lives and prevent access to pool water when the pool area is not in use. · Learn how to swim and perform CPR. Families can take swimming lessons to become better swimmers. Learning how to perform CPR on adults and children can save lives.

Courses are available at many hospitals and community centers or through the Red Cross.

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North America is home to many beautiful beaches

The warm breezes and crashing surf draw millions of beach-goers to coastal locales each year, making a day at the shore one of the most popular summer pastimes. It’s easy to forget your concerns while basking in the glow of the sun and counting the seagulls coasting over the horizon.

Even though people travel all over the world to dip their toes in the sand of beautiful beaches, many may not have to venture too far from home. Beautiful beaches make up the coastlines throughout North America. Here’s just a few of those awe-inspiring spots and what makes them unique. · Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina: Visitors to the Outer Banks understand just how magical these barrier islands can be. This beach has the region’s hallmark sandy dunes and frothy surf, and stretches for 72 miles. It’s an ideal spot to get lost while beachcombing or diving through the waves. · La Jolla Beach, California: Found in northern San Diego, this beach has something for everyone. The waves are great for surfers and the north end of the beach has scenic cliffs. For those who want to enjoy the beach without all the sand, there’s a palm tree-lined promenade. · Waikiki Beach, Hawaii: No best beaches list would be complete without a mention of one of the most picturesque beach locales in North America: Hawaii. Vacationers flock to this island state for the azure waters and impressive surfing conditions. Waikiki Beach is one of the most famous surf spots in the world. It also provides

The different types of lodging accommodations When seeking accommodations for vacations or business trips, travelers have a number of lodging options to choose from. Choosing the right accommodation in any given situation involves understanding the differences between your options.

Motel Motels are budget-friendly options geared toward motorists. As the American highway system was developed in the early twentieth century, motels fulfilled the cross-country traveler’s need for roadside stops. In fact, the “mo” in “motel” refers to “motor.” Motels are built for short stays, and tend to have rooms that open up into parking lots for ease of use.

Hotel Hotels cater to people who will be staying a few nights.

They often feature spacious lobbies and some amenities, such as swimming pools or exercise rooms. Some hotels have restaurants attached to them. Hotels are among the most popular accommodations. According to the travel resource Dauntless Jaunter, hotels are categorized according to a “star” rating system. · 1-star: This is a bare essentials hotel that offers just the basics with no extra bells and whistles. · 2-star: A two-star hotel is usually reasonably priced and has minimal services and amenities and a neutral decor. · 3-star: This hotel is meant to offer an above-average stay as far as options and amenities. Modern conveniences can be expected at three-star properties. · 4- and 5-star: These hotels offer deluxe service and guests can expect luxury amenities and a wide range of offerings at these properties. However, they also can expect to pay more for accommodations.

Extended stay/efficiency suites Extended stay properties offer competitive rates for travel-

ers who will need to remain at the hotel for a longer period of time than the average trip or desire more room. Extended stay rooms and efficiency suites are large and have features like small apartments, including kitchenettes and living areas.

Hostel Hostels are geared toward the traveler who needs a place to stay on a limited budget. Hostels often offer communal accommodations with shared rooms and bathroom facilities at very low costs, according to the hospitality resource Professional Connector.

Bed and breakfast Bed and breakfast establishments typically are converted family homes or large guest houses that feature a number of bedrooms. Owners rent the rooms to guests, who eat breakfast in the dining room, sometimes alongside other guests. It’s a communal experience and one that lends a more family feel to traveling.

Inn Inns usually are smaller than chain hotels, and tend to be family-owned. They offer charm and cozy appeal to guests, but that may come at the expense of in-room amenities.

Airbnb A relative newcomer to the accommodations arena, an Airbnb is a residental property that hosts renters, often on a short-term basis. These may be private apartments, condos, homes, or vacation properties that owners temporarily sublet to travelers. While Airbnb is the name of a registered rental marketplace company (airbnb.com), the term often is used for any property that follows the same model, including options from companies like VRBO and HomeAway. Airbnb is an abbreviation that stands for “air mattress bed and breakfast.”

Traveling can be customized based on the type of accommodations travelers select.

the full Hawaiian tourist experience.

There are endless restaurants, resorts and nightlife along this two-mile strip of sand. · Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada: The white sands of Wasaga draw scores of visitors every year to create a party atmosphere similar to Florida beaches during college students’ spring break vacations. Cottage rentals are available and there are tourist-friendly shops selling mementos and beachside essentials. · Main Beach, East Hampton, NY: When it’s time to get away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, A-listers and others flock to the eastern shores of Long Island, namely the Hamptons. With sprawling mansions and picturesque towns, this area is much quieter than Manhattan’s bustling streets. Plus the white sands and delicious foods are powerful draws. · Clearwater Beach, Florida: The beaches of Florida’s eastern coast certainly are popular, with Jacksonville, Daytona, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach high on visitors’ lists. However, the west side of Florida has its own vibe. Broad, sandy shores on the Gulf Coast, also straddling Tampa Bay, entice families and other vacationers year after year. Take a dolphin-sighting cruise or just enjoy the magnificent sunsets while you’re at Clearwater Beach.

Let’s not forget Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and several others. Vacationers don’t need to fly to the tropics to enjoy beautiful beaches. Many are very close to home.

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L.I. Music Hall announces scholarship winners The Long Island Music Hall of Fame recently announced the winners of its 2022 Music Scholarships. This year, four Distinction in Music Award Scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to study music in college and pursue a career in this endeavor.

This year’s winners are Gioianna DiGiorgio and Andrew Arloro, both from Half Hollow Hills High School; Emily Wei from Great Neck North High School; and Stephanie Massimo from Syosset High School. Every year, students from Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, and Brooklyn are encouraged to apply for the scholarships.

This program one of several education acknowledgements that are sponsored by LIMHoF, which include the Music Educator of Note and the High School Recognition Awards.

LIMHoF is honored to celebrate each recipient’s dedication to music in addition to supporting his or her college plans. LIMHoF is able to provide these annual scholarships thanks to the support of the Long Island music community.

“The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is honored to have the opportunity to support and acknowledge accomplished high school seniors who are pursuing a future in music,” said Tom Needham, LIMHoF Education Chairman. “The talent that exists on Long Island is something we at LIMHoF want to celebrate. In addition to following their own dreams, we believe these students

will encourage and inspire others.”

2022 LIHMOF Scholarship Winners: Gioianna DiGiorgio from Dix Hills (Half Hollow Hills High School) When she was only a few months old, Gioianna would stroll around her home in her walker singing tunes she made up. Gioianna believes that music is a connection to nature and other people and a beautiful way to tell a story and to express yourself and your emotions.

“As soon as I was old enough to understand the concept of theater, I was enamored with the idea of being on stage, and wanted to be a part of that world,” said Gioianna in her application essay. “My life-long passion for theater inspires me to push through the challenges so that I can pursue my passion.”

Since age 7, Gioianna has performed in local community theater productions and has developed her singing talents as a soprano singer and is interested in a career in musical theater.

“I am extremely grateful to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame for this prestigious scholarship!” said Gioianna. “I am excited to receive this scholarship, as music has always been such an important part of my life.”

Gioianna’s career aspiration is to become a performer for the stage and screen.“I hope to entertain audiences in a variety of venues from regional theater, national tours, cruise ships to film, TV and Broadway,” Gioianna said.

“More importantly, I want to tell stories to elicit emotions and perhaps even change perspectives. While some may see performing arts as a frivolous pursuit, during the pandemic, I believe the world finally understood how important the performing arts are to our lives.”

Gioianna DiGiorgio will be attending Baldwin Wallace University, where she will major in its BFA Acting program and also minor in Music at its prestigious music conservatory.

“I am excited to learn music theo-

ry and continue to study voice at such a prestigious music school,” Gioianna said. “I am also really looking forward to learning all that I can to build a strong skillset to aid me in my professional life after college. I can’t wait to go to get started on my BFA! Andrew Arloro from Dix Hills (Half Hollow Hills High School)Andrew Arloro is a 17-year-old musician who lives on Long Island, New York. He is a recent graduate of Juilliard Pre-College and a current student at Half Hollow Hills High School East.

He has studied the French Horn under Jen Montone, Principal Horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra; Jeff Lang, Associate Principal Horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra; and other renowned musicians from top ensembles. Likewise, he currently studies with Erik Ralske, Principal Horn of the Metropolitan Opera; and Brad Gemeinhardt, Acting Principal Horn of the Metropolitan Opera.

Last year, Andrew won the Discov-

ery Competition for Children’s Orchestra Society. He has performed solos at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center over a dozen times.

Andrew has had the honor of musically touring China, Spain, and Italy. He has been awarded the title of Principal Horn in various ensembles, including Juilliard Pre-College, All-State, SCMEA, Children’s Orchestra Society, Gemini Youth Orchestras’ Festival Winds and Symphony, and Cross Campus Wind Ensemble.

Next year, he will continue his studies with Erik Ralske at The Juilliard School, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Performance on the French Horn.

“I would like to thank the Long Island Music Hall of Fame for the amazing opportunity to work with them, create with them, and share with the world the Joy of Music,” Andrew said.

Tiantian “Emily” Wei from Manhasset (Great Neck North High School) Tiantian “Emily” Wei is a graduating Senior at Great Neck North High School.

She has been playing both the piano and violin from age 5.

Starting in elementary school, Emily has won numerous awards for her music talents and has participated in a wide range of performances with various music organizations, including the New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra, NYSSMA, All County and All State Symphony Orchestras and more. Emily plans to attend Mannes School of Music in the fall.

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A conversation with Col. Lawrence Wilkerson On Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m., Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel will present a Video Conversation with Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson (retired), former chief of staff to the late General Colin Powell, moderated by NY1 news anchor, host of Inside City Hall, and CNN political analyst, Errol Louis. Their discussion is entitled: “The True Crisis Is Ours.”

This program can be viewed through June 26, 2022.

According to Colonel Wilkerson, the crisis in Ukraine is not fundamentally about Ukraine, but about the United States, whose domestic program is generated from U.S. incapacity to self-govern, and therefore “…we reach out with our still awesome power to govern others—in this instance, most directly the NATO Europeans…. This generates our foreign policy, summed up in two words: force and sanctions.”

Wilkerson will offer his views in a conversation with moderator Errol Louis, expanding upon the most pressing issue of all, as he sees it, that while seeking to accomplish these foreign policy goals, the effects of the changing global climate grow more and more evident and, like an out-of-control freight train, bear down relentlessly on humans everywhere; nuclear weapons proliferate once again, and now without any meaningful arms control.

Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (left) and Errol Louis

Both crises demand cooperation and collaboration, not war and sanctions.

“It is a complex world, but rarely does killing people for the state—particularly when that state is well-nigh the most powerful on earth—the right answer,” says Wilkerson, adding, “and you are hearing this from a professional soldier.”He asks: “What will it take to wake up and energize enough people to effect change?”

Wilkerson is Visiting Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. His last positions in government were as the late Secretary of State Colin Powell’s chief of staff (2002-05), and associate director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass.

Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army, including as deputy executive officer to then-General Colin Powell when he commanded the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989), special assistant to General Powell when he was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and as director and deputy director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Virginia (1993-97).

Since leaving the State Department, Wilkerson speaks to groups all over America, publishes articles in newspapers and magazines across the country, and regularly offers commentary on television.

This program is funded by Daniel & Pamela Perla.

Registration for this event is $10. For further information, to register and purchase a ticket online, go to: https://www.scwculturalarts.org/sundayseries After June 12th at 2:00PM, call 516, 482.5701 to purchase a ticket.

Please call 516.482.5701 if you have additional questions.

Chamber Players Violins of Hope Concert Chamber Players International, celebrating its 50th Anniversary season, will present Violins of Hope, a concert on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at LIU Post College’s Tilles Center, Krasnoff Hall, 720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville presented in collaboration with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

This will be the first appearance on Long Island of the world-famous instruments originally played by victims of the Nazi Concentration Camps, finally gathered together and restored for inspired music making once again.

Members of CPI’s chamber orchestra will offer this concert highlighting the Violins of Hope (https://www. violins-of-hope.com/). They’ll play these violins that survived the Holocaust, now restored in Israel by father-son violin makers, Amnon and Avshi Weinstein. Performers will include violinists Asi Matathias, Tosca Opdam and violin restorer Avshi Wein-

stein.

The program will be Bach’s “Concerto for Two Violins in d minor;” Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto, 1st Mvt;” Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto, 2nd Mvt” and other works, plus commentary by violin restorer Weinstein.

For tickets, visit https:// w w w. t i c k e t m a s t e r. c o m / event/00005CA4E3D39259, and for more information, go to https://tillescenter. org/event/violins-of-hope/ or contact Chamber Players International toll-free at 877444-4488.

Proceeds will support the work of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Glen Cove (https://www. hmtcli.org/).

The event is sponsored

by SterlingRisk and the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.

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READERS WRITE

Mayor Avena should be re-elected

I

recently received an email from one of my Manorhaven buddies who grew up with me in this wonderful village back in the ’50s and ’60s. Although he now lives in Florida year round, I made the choice in 2015 to return to the village I loved. An article from AARP listed Manorhaven as its choice for the 10th Most Livable Small town using its index for small towns to include engagement, housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, opportunity and health, which was a pleasant surprise.

I am extremely proud to say that I made every effort to improve our quality of life in Manorhaven during my four-year term as trustee where I was able to see almost all of my 13 proposals/recommendations come to fruition during my two terms in office. Mayor Jim Avena and my fellow trustees supported almost all of my efforts during those four years as we saw improvements in the cleanliness of our village as well as enforcement of illegal occupancy.

Although my fellow trustees delayed our Pilot Program for Alternate Side of the Street Parking (snow emergencies) for one year, Mayor Avena and I were finally able to get their votes to put that program in place the following winter, which proved to be a success for the residents of our village.

In May 2017, after a Village public hearing regarding my proposal for a “Parking Sticker Pilot Program” was presented to our

residents, about 40 residents in attendance voiced their opposition with varied unrelated reasons to this pilot program. My fellow trustees decided to table this idea, although Mayor Avena was in agreement with giving this pilot program a try as our parking availability has only continued to worsen, particularly in the “Beachhaven” area of Manorhaven, and will eventually affect Manhasset Isle as twofamily homes continue to be built throughout our village.

Since returning from Florida in early April, I learned that the mayor and trustees will once again be looking for re-election. Although the mayor and my fellow trustees differed on various occasions, I believe that Jim Avena should be given strong consideration by the residents of our village who truly care about Manorhaven and the direction it may be going in the upcoming years.

Jim Avena, whose party originally ran against me in 2016, backed every one of my 13 proposals and we were able to work handin-hand during my four years as trustee. Improving the living conditions was at the top of our list back in 2016. However, something more important and critical occurred back then. Jim Avena brought a special expertise to our Village that had not been seen over many years. I was particularly impressed with his accounting and financial background that dated back to his years as president with Cantor Fitzgerald in New York City from 1978-

1993. He was able to raise our S&P (Standard & Poor’s) rating from a borderline negative rating to an AA+ rating, the second highest rating awarded to any municipality.

His background and efforts helped our Village secure funding from Nassau County in addition to a consistent balanced budget, which resulted in surplus funds that made paving of our Village roads possible after years of disregard. I also feel that Jim Avena has kept the residents’ well-being in mind by his “stop work orders” for various projects within our Village since 2016.

Although our past board worked together on many improvements to Manorhaven regarding Manorhaven Blvd, snow emergencies, code enforcement, the Nature Preserve, and Morgan’s Dock Park that have helped attract many new businesses to our small community, I am confident that Jim Avena of the Manorhaven Residents Party should be considered the best candidate for mayor of the Village of Manorhaven.

My distaste for winters in New York were the only reason I left my position as trustee to enjoy the climate in Florida, but I have never stopped caring about this Village that I have loved since coming here originally in 1948.

Please be sure to vote on Tuesday, June 21.

Ken Kraft Trustee 2016-2020 Village of Manorhaven

Thank you for the Pride flags!

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he Pride flags on Main Street are a beautiful reflection of Port Washington’s diversity and inclusivity.

Thank you to Be The Rainbow, the local LGBTQIA+ nonprofit (betherainbowinc.org) that raised the money through private donations to have the flags displayed during Pride month in

agreement with the Town of North Hempstead. At the Town level, the initiative was led by Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte. Kazan Designs donated its time to install the flags. Last year, Be The Rainbow sponsored 30 flags – this year there are more than 100 flying on Main Street. Be The Rainbow is also responsible for the

hundreds of Pride lawn signs purchased by homeowners and the 2nd Annual Pride Walk and Concert on June 11, among other efforts. Thank you Be The Rainbow for highlighting Port’s true colors Pam and John O’Connell Port Washington

Manorhaven has never been so good

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y husband and I have owned a home in Manorhaven for over 60 years. We raised our children here and still love living in our lovely community.

I can’t remember when the Village government has run so well as it has over the past six years since Jim Avena became our mayor.

Our streets are cleaner and are finally getting paved, snow removal is better than I’ve ever known it and I understand that the budget is in such great shape that we actually have a substantial surplus.

Jim Avena has an incredible resume, having managed hundreds of employees for huge companies and has his degree in accounting. That

combination of management and finance is making a huge difference in how the Village is run and how finances are managed.

I think we are extremely lucky that Jim Avena wants to continue to make our village even more special. I hear some people say, “It’s time for a change.” Why change just for change’s sake when the Village is running better than it ever has?!

We are voting for Jim Avena, Rita Di Lucia and Dan Garcia in the June 21 election and I encourage my Manorhaven neighbors to do the same.

Barbara Faticone Lifelong resident of Port and 60-year resident of Manorhaven

Northern lights What shall we call this twilight that shines with the first stars, as if it had been there since the beginning?

Long nights touched with fire in featherlike flight— turn after turn as ripples float over deep water.

Keys that open from the inside warm and bright shut out the cold without shadow.

I do not know where to begin but all is not silent.

Notes ring their gentle song like drops streaming.

Before I turn away another crosses the sky, the latest in a series continually kindling the dark, vanishing and appearing, unfolding and surfacing behind others like welcome banners or blossoms opening.

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On these beams I leap to another time and place belonging to beauty and memory.

Tonight I am the child in wonder gazing at the descent of stardust.

It is the dream that brought me here.

Stephen Cipot Garden City Park

PHOTO BY VICKIE PANE

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Recent Real Estate Sales in

Manhasset

9 Bristol Drive, Manhasset

139 Ryder Road, Manhasset

5 bd, 3 ba, 3,563 sqft, Sold On: 4/27/22, Sold Price: $1,480,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Manhasset

4 bd, 5 ba, Sold On: 4/26/22, Sold Price: $1,910,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Manhasset

102 Castle Ridge Road, Manhasset

75 Abbey Road, Manhasset

4 bd, 4 ba, 3,500 sqft, Sold On: 4/27/22, Sold Price: $1,745,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Manhasset

5 bd, 4 ba, Sold On: 4/27/22, Sold Price: $2,800,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Manhasset

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Manhasset by a variety of real estate agencies. This information about the home and the photos were obtained through the Zillow.com. The homes are presented solely based on the fact that they were recently sold in Manhasset and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Westbury student charged for threats Allegedly desired to ‘conduct violent act’ towards students and faculty members of high school

BY ST E V E N K E E H N E R A Westbury High School student is facing charges after allegedly making violent threats against students and faculty, according to police.

Per a Nassau County Police Department press release, Oketa Orlando Blair Jr.,18, was arrested on Tuesday and is facing charges of threatening terrorism and aggravated harassment in the second degree.

“According to detectives, a male student, 18, at Westbury High School located at 1 Post Road, expressed his desire to conduct a violent act towards students and faculty members,” the release stated.

“The faculty staff became aware of the threat and the school administration immediately notified Old Westbury Police Department.”

A judge issued an Extreme Risk Protection Order barring the defendant from purchasing any firearms. Blair Jr. was arraigned in Hempstead’s First District

Court on Wednesday.

The superintendent of the Westbury Union Free School District, Tahira DuPree Chase, first informed parents of the threats on May 28.

“Last night, we discovered threatening posts on the Westbury High School, Westbury Middle School, Westbury STEAM and Westbury Union Free School District Twitter accounts,” according to the statement. “The posts appear to come from a singular Twitter user. Upon discovery, we immediately contacted Old Westbury Police Department.”

On May 30 and 31, as well as June 1, DuPree Chase sent out three additional messages informing the community of the issue, including the suspect’s arrest.

According to the latest of the four statements given out yesterday, Blair Jr. has been freed from police custody, but DuPree Chase has stated that he will not be returning to the school.

“The district is diligently working to make the appropriate long-term arrange-

ments in accordance with the applicable laws,” the statement read. “Please be assured that the safety of the district’s students and employees is the district’s top priority.”

This incident adds to a growing list of recent school threats on Long Island.

A student at Riverhead High School and another at Bellport High School allegedly made similar threats in the last week.

This follows the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex., which killed 22, including the perpetrator.

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Orlando Blair Jr. After allegedly threatening students and faculty, he was arrested on Tuesday and is now facing charges.

Racial disparity in state aid for schools

CHART BY STEVEN KEEHNER

The state aid increases for the 2022-23 school year through the 11 North Shore public school districts.

Continued from Page 1 districts.

Herricks is set to receive nearly $17.6 million for the 2022-23 school year, nearly a 19% increase from last year, also in the bottom half of percentage increases among analyzed districts.

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park, which had the second-lowest increase in state aid among

the analyzed school districts, is also set to receive the lowest percentage increase in state aid of nearly 10%, or $6.9 million, for the 2022-23 school year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the $31.5 billion statewide package “will broaden access to opportunity in New York and build the education system of the future,” according to a statement

she issued.

“The opportunity to pursue a quality education is the silver bullet for so many New Yorkers,” Hochul said. “With this budget we are going to unleash the power of higher education to lift up the people of our state by investing in our institutions and our teachers.”

While Hochul’s goal to provide New York-

ers with “quality education” is something parents and guardians should be pleased to hear, ERASE Racism—a regional civil rights organization—released a report finding unequal resources for school districts with prominent minority enrollment throughout Long Island. The report found that there is one guidance counselor for every 500 students in majority black and Hispanic school districts compared to one per 356 students in districts with predominantly white enrollment.

“We sought instead to understand how equitably educational resources are allocated across school districts,” ERASE Racism President Elaine Gross said. “We found that the differences in resource allocation are stark, depending on a district’s racial composition. This must be addressed by state, county, and local authorities.”

In order to bridge the gap in disparities between districts with predominantly minority and white enrollments, the organization recommended the state Legislature prioritize equitable funding, resource sharing and racially integrated learning environments.

Alan Singer, a professor of education and history at Hofstra University, said districts with large numbers of English Language Learners, such as Hempstead and Roosevelt, require additional funds. While New York’s education is “overwhelmingly” financed by property taxes, Singer said, the federal government does not mandate schools be funded that way.

“In 1995, New York state took over Roosevelt and pumped some money in, but it didn’t really change the quality of education in the district,” Singer said. “What i argue is why not consolidate districts. I argued that the state wasn’t bailing out Roosevelt, it was bailing out Bellemore-Merrick to maintain a separate district.”

Singer said it is hard to determine what state aid is appropriate for school districts to ensure that quality education is being provided to everyone because some school districts have certain students with specific needs. A child’s financial situation should not determine the type of education they receive, Singer said.

“Should your good fortune of getting the right parents in the right neighborhood determine your future?” Singer asked “To me, that’s not the kind of Long Island we want to have. It shouldn’t be a lottery based on birth.”

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Town to consider redistricting proposals

SCREENCAP BY BRANDON DUFFY

The six current districts in the Town of North Hempstead.

Continued from Page 1 census, which was released on Aug. 12, 2021, the Town of North Hempstead’s population grew by 11,317 people to 237,639. This is a 5 percent increase from the 2010 Census, which listed the Town’s population as 226,322.

The seven-member board consists of Chairperson Dana Boylan, Vice Chair Harrison Feuer, Secretary Jill Wasser, Mary Kay Barket, Sumeet Datt, James McHugh and Patricia Schneider.

The four proposals, labeled as Options 1, 2, 3 and 9, respectively will be on the June 16

agenda.

Members of the Town Board can vote for one of the proposals at the June meeting or they can also choose to continue any discussions in the future.

For Option 1, District 1 remains the same and adds a small portion of Roslyn Heights to meet the population requirements.

District 2 would lose East Williston, Manhasset Hills, Herricks and parts of Roslyn Heights while gaining North Hills and parts of Mineola.

District 3 would lose parts of Mineola and

Garden City Park while gaining East Williston, parts of Floral Park and North New Hyde Park.

District 4 would lose Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, parts of both Floral Park and North New Hyde Park, Saddle Rock Estates and Harbor Hills while gaining Manhasset Hills Herricks and Garden City Park.

District 5 would lose North Hills Roslyn and Roslyn Estates while gaining Munsey Park, Plandome Manor, Plandome Heights, Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Saddle Rock Estates and Harbor Hills.

F. Hill parking law causes controversy Continued from Page 2 He accused the village of not actually speaking to employees who park in residential areas. He said if they do, “you’re basically telling them you don’t have to do anything.”

Following that, the mayor put the issue to a board vote, with a majority voting to keep

the proposed law open for future public discussion. More conversation and thought on the subject were needed, according to one trustee.

Later discussions centered on another proposed law, LL I — 2022, which would include the various Middle Neck Road changes. Rosenbaum said they would take no vote that night

and that the discussion was only to prepare for future meetings.

The next Flower Hill Board of Trustees meeting will be on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. One can see it on YouTube or attend it at Village Hall.

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District 6 would lose the villages of Plandome Manor, Plandome, Plandome Heights and Munsey Park while gaining Roslyn and Roslyn Estates.

Option 1’s largest population would be District 5 with 3 being its smallest.

For Option 2, District 1 loses nothing while a “small portion” of Mineola.

District 2 would lose East Williston, Manhasset Hills, and parts of Herricks while gaining parts of Mineola.

District 3 would lose parts of Mineola and Garden City Park while gaining East Williston and parts of both Floral Park and North New Hyde Park.

District 4 would lose Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, and parts of Floral Park, North New Hyde Park, Saddle Rock Estates and Harbor Hills while gaining North Hills, Manhasset Hills, Garden City Park and part of Herricks.

District 5 would lose North Hills, Roslyn and Roslyn Estates while gaining Munsey Park, Plandome Manor, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Saddle Rock Estates and HarborHills.

District 6 would lose Plandome Manor, Plandome, Plandome Heights, and Munsey Park while gaining Roslyn and Roslyn Estates.

The largest and smallest district in Option 2 would be 3 and 1, respectively.

For Option 3, District 1 would only add a portion of Mineola whereas District 2 would lose part of Garden City Park and gain Roslyn.

District 3 would lose a piece of Mineola while gaining nothing.

District 4 would only gain a small part of Garden City Park. District 5 would lose the village of Roslyn while gaining Munsey Park and District 6 would lose Munsey Park and gain nothing The largest and smallest districts in Option 3 would be 4 and 6, respectively.

If approved, Options 2 and 3 would remove Councilman Dennis Walsh, who lives in Mineola and District 3, out of his current district.

For Option 9, District 1 doesn’t lose anything but gains a small part of Roslyn Heights. District 2 would lose part of Garden City Park, Manhasset Hills and Herricks while gaining Williston Park and Roslyn.

District 3 would lose Williston Park and gain part of Garden City Park, North New Hyde Park and parts of Floral Park.

District 4 would lose Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Saddle Rock Estates, Harbor Hills and parts of Floral Park and North New Hyde Park while gaining North Hills, Manhasset Hills and Herricks.

District 5 would lose North Hills and Roslyn while gaining Munsey Park, Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Saddle Rock Estates and Harbor Hills. istrict 6 would only lose Munsey Park while not gaining anything.

For Option 9, the largest and smallest districts would be Districts 4 and 6, respectively.

Hearings for the nonpartisan redistricting committee were held in May at North Hempstead Town Hall, Clinton G. Martin Park, and the ‘Yes We Can’ Community Center where they considered public comments both in-person and online and were guided on state, town and federal laws.

The public hearing for redistricting will be held on Thursday, June 16.

More information on the town’s redistricting can be found on the town’s website.

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Traits to look for when hiring a broker If never ceases to amaze me how a seller, investor, purchaser, a tenant or lessee of residential or commercial properties goes about finding, interviewing and hiring a broker to assist them in whatever they are trying to accomplish in the field of real estate.

A majority of individuals and families receive referrals from their family, friends or business associates who had positive experiences with their broker in their current or past transactions.

There is a trust factor that evolves and a strong relationship that has been created through a successful process leading to a positive outcome.

But now a large percentage of people who are new to the real estate market are searching online for a broker. They are reading what current and former clients are saying about their experiences with their brokers before, during and after the sale. The internet has become a fabulous source and an advantage for the consumer and has leveled the playing field as a way for the them to connect with the most qualified, knowledgeable and professional brokers.

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Dealing with and knowing the customs of a multitude of various cultures is important in developing that initial spark and rapport leading to long-term relationships. The best professionals carefully guide consumers through today’s complicated and sometimes challenging process with care, concern and kid gloves to purchase a home as opposed to renting. This will enable the customers to gain the most valuable asset that they will possess in their lifetimes.

Owning a home is generally the safest, most prudent and rewarding way to build long-term wealth, while building roots in the community and lifetime friends and relationships. In the long run it creates increased wealth better than any other investment in a somewhat passive way as long as the property is maintained and improved over time.

Communication and follow-up are other attributes that the consumer looks

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for and needs to have in order for their transaction to be smooth and as seamless as possible. Being able to earn referrals in the future is directly related to how often the broker stays in touch with their previous clients. Zillow and other services have done some studies over the years and determined that over 40% of agents and brokers never follow up with past clients who either bought a home or even rented.

This is unfortunate as a major part of one’s future income can be attributed

to referrals as long as one stays in touch with their past clients using a CRM (customer relationship management) program or at least keeping a file to make at least a basic call to touch base with your current and/or past client base every 3-6 months or less.

A video text, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok message can be used to reach out to the current and past clientele, so you will be remembered when it comes to recommending a broker and that you will be first in their mindset. Repetition is a very important facet of staying in touch and one must make it an integral and regular part of your business, so your future business will flourish with referrals.

When searching online you can find reviews on Google, Zillow and Yelp to read what current and past clients think about their experience with their brokers.

It is a telltale sign that positive comments will be related to the number of stars that Google rewards those brokers. There will be a correlation between how you are ranked and the number of calls one will receive in the future. I have personally found that the greater the number of positive reviews and testimonials, the more business we do and our earnings have increased year over year.

Make sure that the person (not the company) you hire is the cream of the

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Another threat to suburban living?

Continued from Page 14 neighborhood,” Trump tweeted. “Your housing prices will go up based on the market, and crime will go down. I have rescinded the Obama-Biden AFFH Rule. Enjoy!!”

The heated response to Hochul’s proposal assumed two things.

The first is that there is, in fact, a great demand for affordable housing in Nassau County. The second is that many homeowners would like the freedom to add an apartment to their homes. Otherwise, why the great impact?

The question as to whether this would destroy the suburban quality of life is another matter. It certainly might result in major changes.

In a county in which zoning policies have helped Nassau remain one of the most segregated large counties in the United States, that might not be such a bad idea.

Based on the Republicans’ response to a proposal to increase election turnout, making Nassau County more accessible to new residents might even be the will of the people.

L.I. Music Hall scholarship picks Continued from Page 55 “As the German poet E.T.A. Hoffmann said: ‘Where the language stops, the music begins.’ Emily said. “Music has no boundaries. It has unlimited possibilities and tremendous potential to be created and performed to express one’s unique understanding of music and sentiments, and to be shared with other people who may relate and empathize. I think that is the soul, and one of the missions of music is that it inspires and attracts people. It is an honor to be a LIMHoF recipient, I appreciate the recognition from Long Island Music Hall of Fame.”

In 2021 she went to the Fete De L’ Alto LaSalle Summer Festival (France) and had master classes with Christophe Giovaninetti. In 2022, she performed as the Concertmaster with Great Neck North High School Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall and also played a lot of violin recitals at Oprea America Music Hall and Episcopal Church. She also played chamber music of Vivaldi Concerto at Salmagundi Club for two nights and has volunteered to perform in local hospitals, nursing homes and retirement homes. She has also served as a NYSSMA monitor every year when Great Neck hosted the NYSSMA Piano Festival and helped at the annual Faculty Recital.

“This experience also promoted a clearer vision of my future music career,” Emily said in her application essay. “I envision myself entering the New York Symphony Orchestra or forming my own chamber music group, performing in concert halls all over the world to show the beauty of music and expressing my unique understanding of music. I am full of passion for music, all this experience makes me more sure of my goals to continue my music career. If I am honored to receive this scholarship, it will be the greatest recognition and encouragement to my four years of high school and my music career. I will cherish all the time spent with music and keep being passionate about music.”

Stephanie Massimo from Woodbury (Syosset High School) Stephanie Massimo is a graduating senior at Syosset High School. She started playing the Trombone in second grade. She also plays the bass trombone and baritone horn. Throughout the years, she’s participated in ensembles in Syosset, Nassau Suffolk, All-County, All-State, All National, and various summer camps.

“I genuinely loved performing with these groups and meeting new people,” Stephanie said in her application essay. “Music has always been an important part of my life. It wasn’t until recently, though, that I decided to study music in college.”In the fall, Stephanie plans to attend the University of Tampa (UT) as a Music major in the Trombone, pursing a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Her eventual goal to return to NY and possibly get a job with a Broadway pit orchestra. Allowing her to use everything I learn in college while enjoying the music she likes best.

“I am extremely honored to have received this scholarship from the Long Island Music Hall of Fame,” Stephanie said. “I hope to further advance my skills in both music and performance. I plan to participate in many of the bands/ensembles that UT has to offer.”

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Town hosts workforce training program Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Robert Troiano, Jr., and the Town Board are proud to join with Nassau County and We Connect The Dots to present the Upskill Workforce Training Experience Program at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center.

The 8-week program will focus on workforce training and workforce experience. The program is designed for individuals ages 18-24.

“We Connect the Dots is a great resource for our residents to utilize, and I encourage those who are looking to acquire new skills for their resumes to take full advantage of these fantastic workshops,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Thank you to Nassau County and

We Connect the Dots for partnering with the Town to present workforce training and workforce experience opportunities that will help our residents find new and meaningful employment opportunities.”

“We are excited to have this partnership with We Connect The Dots to offer this workshop for our residents,” said Council Member Robert Troiano, Jr. “This 8-week program will provide participants with marketable technological skills that will make them job ready. It is a viable alternative for that segment of the population for whom college is not an option.”

The workforce training program will take place form May 31 through June 27 and will teach participants skills such as: website development, Microsoft

Office 365, Dynamics, no code, drag and drop applications, communication, collaboration, and career exploration.

The workforce experience component of the program will be held for 8-weeks from June 28 through July 27 and explore on-the-job workforce experience at a participating employer. It will teach participants about applying their new skills in a real world setting and include career coaching, a capstone project, and resume and LinkedIn building skills.

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DeRiggi-Whitton on Heckscher exhibit vibrant on Memorial Day in Asian, Asian American art Global Asias: Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art from the collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation On View: June 4 – Sept. 18 Drawn from the multifaceted collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation, The Heckscher Museum of Art’s exhibition Global Asias examines the cosmopolitan, exuberant, and subtly subversive works of 15 artists of Asian heritage who are adept at crossing borders — not only physical ones, but also those in media, styles, genre, and materials.

Global Asias invites viewers to think about Asia not in singular but plural terms — encouraging audiences to understand Asia as a site of meaning across the globe.

The artists in Global Asias were born in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Argentina, and the United States.

The exhibition provides an opportunity to move away from considering Asia as a geographical location and instead invites viewers to think broadly about how “Asia” has long served as an imaginative construct. The exhibition was Curated by Chang Tan, Assistant Professor of Art History and Asian Studies, Penn State.

“The artists included in this exhibition open our eyes to what it is like to cross boundaries both real and cultural,” shared PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER M. BUDRAITIS Collector Jordan Schnitzer, whose family has a longstanding history of championing Asian art and culture. “I hope each viewer is as moved as I am by this exhibition and is challenged and inspired by the art. The power of this exhibition will influence all of us for years to come.”

“Global Asias is brimming with fascinating work by internationally renowned

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D — Glen Cove) joined the residents of Sea Cliff in commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton marched alongside her colleagues in government and local community leaders in the Village’s annual Memorial Day parade and participated in a solemn tribute to the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the

armed forces of the United States.

“By hosting this meaningful and thoughtful tribute each year, the residents of Sea Cliff are ensuring that the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their nation will never be forgotten,” Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I thank the organizers of this parade and the entire community for their embrace of everything that Memorial Day embodies.”

Hadassah Nassau raises $374,000 Hadassah Nassau’s 16th Annual Walk-a-Thon for Stem Cell Research raised over $374,000 with over 300 people in attendance at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn on Sunday, May 15, announced Hadas-

sah Nassau Fundraising Coordinator Brenda Korff.

The annual event helps raise awareness about the ground-breaking stem cell research at Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel.

Hadassah Walk-a-thon for STEM Cell Research will be held Sunday May 15 at Nassau County Museum in Roslyn

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artists. As the only East Coast venue for the exhibition, The Heckscher Museum has a unique opportunity to share this timely art with communities across Long Island and beyond,” added Karli Wurzelbacher, curator, The Heckscher Museum of Art. The 45 works in Global Asias are presented through three themes: Exuberant Forms, Moving Stories, and Asias Reinvented. The artists include New York based artists Jacob Hashimoto and Barbara Takenaga.

Exuberant Forms features works that reshape and challenge conventional views of abstract art by exploring new materials, techniques, and metaphors. Kwang Young Chun (b. 1944) exploits the texture of handmade papers in his somber monochromes, while Jacob Hashimoto (b.

1973) mimics the effect of collage in his tour-de-force prints. Jun Kaneko (b. 1942)

“flattens” traditional raku ware into explosive two-dimensionality. Hiroki Morinoue (b. 1947) and Barbara Takenaga (b.

1949) create intricate geometric patterns to evoke natural formations.

Moving Stories brings together powerful works that reflect on the experiences of migration, both within Asia and beyond.

Dinh Q. Lê (b.1968) appropriates and masks iconic images of the Vietnam War. Hung Liu (1948-2021) finds inspiration in historical photographs, reinterpreting the genre of portraiture through the lens of displaced and voluntary immigrants.

Roger Shimomura (b. 1939) borrows the visual language of Japanese woodblock prints and Pop art to render the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated in internment camps during World War II. Do Ho Suh (b. 1962) and Rirkrit Tiravanjia (b. 1961) map their own diasporic trajectories, literally and metaphorically.

Asias Reinvented highlights two- and three-dimensional works that transform styles and motifs of traditional Asian art to engage, probe, and critique contemporary popular culture and politics. The Popand manga-inflected fantasies of Takashi Murakami (b. 1962) and Mariko Mori (b. 1967) are rooted in both the artisanal heritages and the consumerist trends of Japan. Akio Takamori (1950–2017) and Patti Warashina (b. 1940) turn seemingly innocent motifs into uncanny portrayals of life, love, and death. Manabu Ikeda (b.

1973) evokes Hokusai’s famous waves to create a surreal scene of planetary apocalypse.

Go to Heckscher.org for more information and to book your visit.

L.I Traditions receives NEA grant for bay house exhibit The National Endowment of the Arts has approved Long Island Traditions for a $15,000 grant to support the proposed exhibit, “A World Within a World: Bay Houses of Long Island” in Point Lookout The Town of Hempstead has requested that Long Island Traditions develop a permanent interactive exhibit on the region’s tradition of South Shore bay houses.

These small, vernacular wooden structures were originally built by local baymen, fishermen, waterfowlers, and other maritime tradition bearers. When Superstorm Sandy hit Long Island’s south shore with tremendous force, it destroyed dozens of bay houses, small vernacular structures originally built by baymen, waterfowlers, and recreational fishermen on the south shore’s marshlands.

In response to the loss of these local landmarks the Town of Hempstead requested LI Traditions to prepare plans to erect a bay house that could serve as a cultural site. The town will build this structure based on the Muller bay house, one that survived Superstorm Sandy and the oldest existing bay house.

The exhibit will be an interactive site for learning about bay houses’ place in Long Island’s history, traditions, and contemporary maritime culture. This exhibit will focus on the three aspects of bay houses: architecture, hunting and fishing, and foodways. Bay houses are traditionally built by owners using found materials or workplace materials loaned by friends.

They are also inhabited and built by those with direct connections to hunting and fishing, traditions that have been passed down through families. The bay houses are also con-

nected to foodways, as baymen harvest and prepare ingredients for regional specialties such as clam pies and roast duck stew. The exhibit will include stories of bay houses and their owners through videos, interpretive panels and live programs.

Exhibit objects will include decoys, paintings, architectural elements, furniture items and other traditional objects commonly found in bay houses. Photographs will include historic and contemporary photographs by Martha Cooper. The bay house is expected to be completed in 2024 at Point Lookout, accessible both by land and water.

Long Island Traditions director Nancy Solomon is the head curator. The multimedia curator will be Hannah DeGarmo. The exhibit designer will be Paul Orselli. Support for the bay house exhibit is also being provided by Humanities New York and New York Folklore.

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Manhasset boys lacrosse wins L.I. title Seize regional championship with thrilling fourth-quarter rally to beat Mount Sinai 12-7

BY M I C H A E L J . L E W I S

enormous amount of time in lacrosse, and scored those defenders were on the field a lot and I think we wore them down a bit.” four times in the process.

To say the least. And while Terenzi, ranked “I didn’t realize it was that long, but all credit It’s not quite accurate to say that Manhasset lacrosse senior Joey Terenzi thought about to the boys,” said Manhasset coach Keith Crom- the No.3 senior high school player by Inside Lawell. “They were extremely disciplined and very crosee Magazine, shone with a goal and two asMount Sinai’s team every day for the past year.

But, you know, it was pretty regularly, at least patient. “We thought with the amount of posses- sists, he got a ton of help from others.

Matt Perfetto had two goals and two assists, sion time we had, it was putting a lot of pressure a few times a week.

That’s what happens when another school on them (Mount Sinai), mentally and physically; Liam Connor chipped in three goals, and Jack Pespoils your dreams. In the 2021 Long Island Class C championship game Mount Sinai scored with 12 seconds left to squeak past Manhasset.

For 12 months, the Indians players like Terenzi stewed.

“It’s been circled on the calendar for a long time because we were so close last year and everybody knew it,” said Terenzi, who’ll play at powerhouse University of Virginia next year. “We didn’t talk about it as a team too much, but everyone felt it. Even the guys on the sidelines last year who didn’t play as much, they all felt the hurt and we knew we wanted to get back here.”

It’s fair to say that the motivation for revenge proved highly effective. Thanks to a dominant fourth-quarter performance, Manhasset blew past the previously-unbeaten Mount Sinai squad, 12-7 on June 4 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium.

After Mount Sinai cut the Indians’ edge to 8-7 with 11:11 to go in the game, Manhasset put PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTIN PERFETTO on a ball-control clinic that would’ve made legendary UNC basketball coach Dean Smith and his Manhasset players celebrate the Long Island championship win over Mt. Sinai on Satur“Four Corners” delay offense proud.

Manhasset held the ball for the next 8:47, an day, June 4.

tersen, a reserve last season, exploded for three goals and two assists.

“A lot of us, like Jack, have to wait on the bench when we’re younger here because there are so many good players ahead of us,” Perfetto said. “But you work as hard as you can and try to get better and eventually you get a chance to play. And he was awesome (Saturday), so proud of that guy!”

“He’s been unbelievable,” Cromwell said of Peterson. “He’s an extremely athletic kid. I give a lot of credit to him and the other juniors this year, for working and having a great attitude when they weren’t playing much.

For the Manhasset players, the job isn’t done yet. With the Long Island championship in hand, the team is now chasing its first state title since the school won back-to-back crowns in 2009 and ’10.

Manhasset plays Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the University at Albany in the state semifinals. If Manhasset wins that, it would get to play the state title game much closer to home, Saturday at 5:30 back at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium.

“One of the coaches said to us ‘don’t let it slip now. We didn’t get this far just to come this far,” Terenzi said. “Twelve years is far far too long for us to have gone without a state title. And if we have a chance to do it at home, at Hofstra, with all our family and friends around? That would be incredible. Just incredible.”

Manhasset girls lacrosse takes home title

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Nearly four years since capturing the New York state Class B title, the Manhasset girls varsity lacrosse team is one step closer to repeating history after they won the Long Island Class C Championship on Sunday.

Manhasset (13-2) was able to exact revenge on Bayport-Blue Pont (16-3), the same team that defeated them in last year’s Long Island title match Sunday afternoon at Stony Brook University. Senior Alexis Morton told Newsday that the loss resonated with her and the team until they won this year’s rematch.

“It definitely still stings and did until now,” Morton told Newsday. “I think during this whole game, we knew we needed to come out on top because we knew last year we totally had the potential to.”

Morton and the team faced a three-goal deficit midway through the fist half of the game before Manhasset fired back with three goals in less than two minutes to even up the score.

Manhasset head coach Meghan Clarke, who PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MORTON FAMILY called a timeout following Bayport-Blue Point’s third goal of the first half, told Newsday that her Manhasset’s Alexis Morton helped the varsity girls lacrosse team win the Long Island squad will keep playing the way they are used Class C Championship last weekend. to, regardless of the score.

“We play a type of lacrosse that whether we are up by three or down by three, we’re still playing Manhasset lacrosse and that’s what happened today,” Clarke told Newsday.

Manhasset’s Caitlin Barrett and Ashley Newman each added two goals while keeper Ruby Cacioppo had five saves on the afternoon.

Morton, who scored four goals in the game, is the team’s points leader with 52 goals and 37 assists on the season. Those 37 assists are the fifth-highest throughout Nassau County this season and her 89 total points are the 10thhighest.

Clarke said Morton “eats, breathes and sleeps lacrosse,” with the Long Island Championship game being no exception.

Despite the regional win, Morton told Newsday, that she was “done celebrating” following the victory and that she is eager to play the next game, a matchup with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in the state’s Class C semifinals at Suny Cortland this Friday at 1 p.m.

Since the team’s May 3 loss to Wantagh, the team has gone six-game winning streak, defeating Wantagh 19-11 in the Nassau County finals on May 31. During the team’s win streak, they have outscored their opponents 90-52, averaging 15 goals per game during that stretch.

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Schreiber lacrosse wins county championship

BY M I C H A E L J . L E W I S The score was 9-8, and there was enough time on the clock for one more offensive play.

Schreiber High School and Syosset had battled all game, for 47 minutes, not giving an inch, with barely a goal between them the whole evening here on the turf at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium, the Class A boys lacrosse championship on the line.

Port Washington’s natives clung to a one-goal lead in this game they trailed 4-1 early, and didn’t lead until the fourth quarter.

Now, after a Vikings turnover, Syosset, the defending champs, had the ball and a timeout with :43 left, and a chance to send the game into overtime.

As the crowd nervously paced and waited for the conclusion, Vikings coach Isaac Neal had one message for his team: KYP. Know Your Personnel.

“I told them to understand who you’re guarding, who the guy next to him is and what he might do, and stop all of the knowns,” Neal said.

“And then one of our guys made a play.”

That guy was junior defender Gargas Stamati, who in a 1v1 battle with Syosset’s Brody Waxer, stripped the ball from the Braves attack and came away free. Waxer slumped to the ground, hands clutching his helmet, as he knew the game was done.

After a 27-year wait, the Schreiber boys were finally county champs again. Not since Bill Clinton’s first term had a celebration like this taken place.

“You grow up hearing about and watching amazing players like the

Froccaros (former all-Americans from Schreiber Jake and Jeff Froccaro) and wanting to be like them, and to be able to do this for our town, it’s just an amazing feeling,” Meyer said. “It’s surreal.”

Then Meyer looked out to the hundreds of Port Washingtonians still ringing the field and screaming with delight.

“And for this community, to come out like this, we love them all!”

The win for Schreiber was a squeaker, just like the 11-10 triumph over Syosset in the regular season,

and it came thanks to outstanding play from so many veterans. On a night when senior attack star Henry Haberman (headed to college power Loyola (Md.) on a scholarship in the fall) was held to only two goals, it was other players who had to step up.

Senior goalie Bradley Hamroff made 13 saves, including three big ones in the fourth quarter when Schreiber had seized a 9-7 lead.

“The defense just stood tall tonight,” Hamroff said moments after the game, as teammate Hudson Greenberg screamed in his ear that

he was “the best goalie in the world!”

“We got off to a slow start, like we usually do, but we kept playing strong and made the stops when we had to.”

After Syosset grabbed a 4-1 lead, the Vikings battled back to make it 4-3 at the end of 1, and it was 5-5 at halftime. The third quarter was more of the same, as neither offense could connect for more than a goal, and at 6-6 heading to the fourth, Neal tried to settle his troops.

“Our guys don’t get down on themselves, if we’re losing, you can’t be surprised, if it’s tied you can’t be

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surprised, you just have to keep playing,” Neal said. “Everybody makes a bad play sometimes, but recovering from it is what’s important. Make the next play.

Finally, at 6-6, Schreiber made two huge plays. Meyer scored on a beautiful individual move driving to the right side of the cage, followed by a blistering shot into the net by Gavin Jacobsen gave Schreiber some breathing room with 8 minutes left.

But after a 9-7 lead was sliced to one, it was nail-biting time for all, until Stamati made the play that sealed a win for the ages.

Schreiber advanced to play Northport for the Long Island championship on Saturday, June 4. After again falling behind 4-1 early, the Vikings battled back to tie the game at 7-7 late in the third quarter.

But ultimately the defending Long Island champion Northport squad was too strong, prevailing 13-9 over Schreiber.

Still, the glow of the county title won’t soon fade.

“We knew all season we were the best team, but it took a while to finally play like it,” Haberman said. “We had so much confidence in ourselves.“Now I wanna go celebrate with my team!”

Schreiber defenseman Stamati Gargas (32) seals the county championship win after stealing the ball in the final seconds from Syosset’s Brody Waxer (19) at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium on Tuesday, May 31.

Schreiber midfielder Anthony Bellomo (9) defends during the game.

Schreiber’s Luke Meyer (2) celebrates after a second-half goal. Schreiber’s Luke Meyer (2) raises his fist in triumph after a goal.

Roslyn boys tennis snags Nassau crown

BY M I C H A E L J . L E W I S For several years now, Roslyn boys tennis coach Kerri Jannotte could feel her team getting closer to the top.

Matches against rivals like Cold Spring Harbor and Syosset were no longer 7-0 blowouts; now the Bulldogs were falling 5-2 and 4-3, proving that the gap was narrowing.

She believed her kids could win these matches. What was lacking?

Their belief in themselves.

“There were a few years where we got close and we knew that a close loss was nothing to be ashamed of,” Jannotte said before practice recently.

“But I’m not sure they thought we could actually win these matches. But this year, these kids started to see it, and visualize it, and it became real.”

It most certainly become real on May 25, when Roslyn thumped defending Nassau champ Syosset, 5-2, to win its first county championship in at least 15 years.

Led by a delightful mix of middleschoolers and veteran high-school aged players, the Bulldogs vanquished a rival and gave their longtime coach a sought-after crown.

“We most definitely wanted to get her the title she deserved, that was one big part of it,” said junior and No. 3 singles player Gavin Koo. “But it was also just the cap of a great season, knowing how much we all wanted to beat Syosset and finally win.”

The Bulldogs, who had split two matches with Syosset in the regular season, have the youngest team they’ve had under Jannotte, with 7th and 8th graders making up 25 percent of the roster.

That youth brigade is led by seventh-grader Drew Hassenbein, who has dominated at No. 1 singles. Filling the large hole left by last year’s No.1, Mikey Weitz, now at Division I Colgate, Hassenbein defeated rival Ansh Chadha in the county title match.

Hassenbein, who in March was the No. 6 rated player in America in the 12 and under division of the USTA rankings, has bonded with the team exceptionally well. Recently the whole squad went to his bar mitzvah, junior Gavin Koo said, “and it was so much fun. Very cool that he invited us all to that.”

“I was very comfortable right from the start, knowing kids like

Ethan (No. 2 singles player Ethan Solop) and a few of the other kids,” Hassenbein said. “Team tennis, it’s a lot of fun, just sometimes being on the court next to Ethan and him giving me high-fives during the match, that’s definitely different from tournaments I usually play. It’s been great.”

“We knew Drew was going to be great, but I didn’t know he was going to be this dominant,” Jannotte said.

“He has a wide variety of shots, he takes control of the points, and even though some of these opponents are twice the size of him, he never gets rattled for too long, and he hangs in there and moves the ball wherever he wants.

“And just having him at No.1,” Jannotte continued, “made the whole lineup stronger.”

Solop, a freshman who was on the team last season as well, said a big key for younger players like him was getting more mature at playing big matches.

“I have played a lot of matches now and had to deal with a lot of different situations, so things seem a lot simpler now when there are problems on the court,” Solop said.

The Bulldogs faced Suffolk County rival Commack on Monday, June 6th, and lost a squeaker, 4-3, in the Long Island championship for large schools.Solop, the first doubles tandem of Koo and Matt Stone, and second doubles duo Cayden Shen and Bartek Dziedziach all scored wins for

Roslyn in the match.

“We accomplished our first goal, and that was the big thing, but you always want to keep playing,” said senior second doubles player Matt Stone said. “As a senior, playing in the state tournament, there’s nothing better.”

Roslyn tennis players Ethan Solop (left) and Drew Hassenbein have led the team to the Nassau team title.

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