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Changing faces in North Shore school districts Analysis shows overall decrease in white enrollment since 2015-2016

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z This is the second in a series on North Shore school districts The number of white students in all 11 public school districts on the North Shore decreased since 2015, while the the Asian population in most districts increased over the same time period, according to an analysis by Blank Slate Media.

The total number of white students in all 11 districts for the 2015-16 school districts was 22,249, averaging out to roughly 2,022 in each one, according to the analysis.

Statistics from the state Education Department show that the total number of white students throughout the districts during the 2020-21 school year was 18,699, a 17% decrease from five years prior.

A total of 9,691 Asian students during the 2015-16 school year, rose by more than 21% over the next five years, accounting for 12,028 of the combined enrollment, statistics showed.

Overall enrollment throughout the 11 districts slightly decreased from 40,390 in 2015-16 to 39,954 in 2020-21. The only four school districts throughout the North Shore to not suffer enrollment decreases were Great Neck, Herricks, Mineola and Roslyn.

Blank Slate’s study analyzed the

K-12 demographic figures during the 2015-16 and 2020-21 school years for the 11 public school districts throughout the North Shore of Nassau County (East Williston, Floral Park-Bellerose, Great Neck, Herricks, Manhasset, Mineola, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park, North Shore, Port Washington, Roslyn and Sewanhaka). The statistics were provided by the New York State Education Department’s website.

The trends were reflected in detailed data from the 2020 U.S. Census, which showed that Nassau’s white, non-Hispanic population decreased by nearly 10%, while its Asian American population increased by more than 4% over the past 10 years.

The county’s non-Hispanic white population decreased from 65.5% in 2010 to 55.8% in 2020. In 2010, Asian Americans made up 7.6% of Nassau’s population, which increased to 11.7% in 2020.

The Town of North Hempstead, which had a 5% increase in total population to more than 237,000 residents, saw similar trends.

The town’s white, non-Hispanic population decreased from 64.8% in 2010 to 53.9% in 2020, according to the data. The Asian American population rose from 14.9% to 23% over the past decade, a 62% increase.

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Mineola officials lead the Memorial Day parade down Jericho Turnpike on Monday morning.

See story on page 2.

Tony Sinasis named new Herricks superintendent

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Sinanis will head the district starting July 1, after current SuperinThe Herricks Board of Education tendent Fino Celano retires on June appointed Tony Sinanis as the dis- 30 following a 44-year career in edutrict’s new superintendent during a cation and seven years in Herricks.

“With the appointment of Dr. special meeting Thursday night.

Sinanis as the superintendent of the Herricks School District, the Board of Education believes we have found an educator with the broad experience and educational outlook to lead an Continued on Page 61

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Williston area, town Bynoe suspends honor fallen veterans House campaign Municipalities gather to show pride for community, country Cites newly-drawn lines in 4th District

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury) announced that she has suspended her campaign to represent the 4th Congressional District following redistricting changes that have put the Westbury-New Cassel community in the 3rd Congressional District.

“The last several days have been filled with extensive discussion, reflection and prayer, and today, I made the difficult decision to suspend my campaign for Congress,” Bynoe said in a statement.

On May 20, newly drawn congressional maps were approved by a State Supreme Court judge.

Patrick McAllister, the acting State Supreme Court judge who approved the newly drawn maps, previously rejected maps drawn up by Democratic officials, saying they were “unconstitutionally drawn with political bias.”

“Since launching the campaign on Feb. 22nd, I have been truly humbled by the support that we gained for our people-driven vision for the future of the 4th Congressional District – a philosophy that had us on track for victory in the primary and general elections,” Bynoe said.

“However, in the early morning hours of PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA

The Mineola Fire Department makes its way down the the village’s Memorial Day parade.

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y In villages across North Hempstead people gathered by the hundreds to celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

In Mineola, the first parade in two years was held with the Mineola Fire Department and Boy Scouts Troop 45 each sharing responsibilities. The two organizations took over parade operations from Mineola VFW Post 1305, which recently closed down due to lack of membership, and the American Legion.

In 2021, an observance was held at Memorial Park.

Marchers who were in the parade that kicked off at 11 a.m. from Wilson Park included village, town and county officials, the Mineola High School

and Chaminade marching bands, the Chamber of Commerce, the Portuguese Heritage Society and first responders, among others.

“Today we honor and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our way of life,” Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira said in a Facebook post Monday. “Not only should we mourn their deaths, but thank God that they lived.”

Following the parade, a memorial ceremony was held at the Mineola Memorial Park Amphitheater.

In East Williston, the annual Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk was conducted as well as the Little Tykes’ Race later in the morning. A parade beginning on Downing Street at the rear of North Side School kicked off at 11 a.m. and was followed by a ceremony at War Memorial.

In Williston Park, the American Le-

gion Post 144 held its annual Memorial Day service and parade. Following the post’s everlasting ceremony Monday morning, a parade was held beginning on Willis Avenue and finishing in front of Village Hall, where a short ceremony took place recognizing the servicemen and servicewomen who lost their lives for the country.

At North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, hundreds of people gathered Saturday for the town’s Memorial Day commemoration and fireworks extravaganza.

Bad weather earlier in the day caused concerns and an imminent storm prompted the fireworks show to be moved up, but later on bright skies and warm weather made for a beautiful outing for residents.

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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury) suspended her congressional campaign on Tuesday.

Saturday, May 21st, we were incredibly disheartened to learn that the WestburyNew Cassel community has been carved out of the 4th Congressional District, placing my family home within the 3rd Congressional District.”

Changes to the 4th Congressional District include Westbury and New Cassel moving over into the 3rd, while Floral Park, Garden City, Hempstead, Mineola and New Hyde Park remained.

The maps were submitted by a courtappointed “special master” and have been viewed as more neutral compared to ones that were rejected by a state appeals court several weeks ago.

Newly drawn congressional maps with significant changes to the state’s 3rd District were approved by a State Supreme Court judge on Friday night.

Bynoe was elected to the Legislature in February 2014 following a special election. A 40-year resident of Nassau County, Bynoe graduated from Westbury High School and received degrees from Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and C.W. Post, Long Island University.

In the first quarter of 2022, Bynoe raised $105,450, putting her in fourth place behind rivals William Staniford, former Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen and Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett.

Bynoe has served as a trustee on the Westbury Board of Education and in various housing organizations, including the Long Island Housing Partnership, the Huntington Housing Authority and the North Hempstead Housing Authority.

The crowded Democratic field to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) now includes Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (DLawrence), Staniford, Gillen and Corbett.

Previous endorsements for Bynoe came from state Assembly member Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) and DNC member Hazel Dukes, among others.

“While I am tremendously disappointed by this outcome, I step aside with a grateful heart because of the trust that so many people placed in me – passion that fueled our momentum in this grassroots campaign,” Bynoe said. “To everyone who supported our campaign – thank you from the bottom of my heart. In the months ahead, let us continue our collaborative work to make Nassau County and our nation a beacon of opportunity and equality for all.”

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State launched Butera probe: filings Outgoing Manhasset superintendent’s alleged actions violated school district’s policy

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The state Education Department launched an investigation into Vincent Butera, the outgoing superintendent of the Manhasset School District in late November, according to a subpoena.

The “law enforcement investigation,” as it was described in court documents featured in a lawsuit between the school district and Newsday, directed Gaurav Passi, the district’s interim superintendent, to provide the department’s Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability with “documentary evidence,” including “current and past incident report(s), notes taken, evidence gathered, interview notes, video, audio, photographs, complaint and witness statements and contacts,” among others pertaining to Butera.

In September 2020, a Shelter Rock Elementary School teacher filed a complaint alleging that Butera made her feel uncomfortable after hugging her twice in school and frequently visiting her classroom to “just stand in the back and stare,” according to NBC News. Both incidents were described as “creepy.”

After that filing, the district hired the law office of Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert to investigate the allegations. Two months later, the firm found that Butera’s actions were perceived as unwelcome by the teacher and deemed them a violation of the school district’s policy.

Blank Slate Media tried to obtain a document outlining the law firm’s findings through a publicrecords request in May, but Rosemary Johnson, deputy superintendent for business and operations,

declined to release it, citing the district’s attorneyclient privilege and saying the record’s disclosure would “result in an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.”

Court documents showed that the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability’s investigation was pending as of April 19, but department officials said in a statement to Blank Slate Media that they do not “confirm or deny the existence of investigations.” Documents show that the office’s investigation is in accordance with Part 83 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations.

Officials said Part 83 permits the department to conduct an investigation into allegations of “lack of good moral character” against “certified educators.”

“An educator facing charges in accordance with Part 83 is afforded the opportunity for a full due process hearing,” the statement from department officials said. “At issue when the Department initiates a Part 83 proceeding is whether the certified educator has the ‘good moral character’ to retain the certificate they hold.”

Jamie Moss of newsPRos, a public relations firm that works on Butera’s behalf, provided a statement on behalf of Butera, who said he was not aware of any investigation launched by the department prior to Newsday reaching out Wednesday.

“I have always welcomed a full understanding of all facets of the complaint which informed the board’s decision 18 months ago that discipline was not warranted; the board’s public comment last May that their decision was “the right one;” the board’s February 14, 2022 public statement reaffirming those sentiments and the personal letters of recom-

and undeserved.”

The Manhasset Board of Education unanimously approved a separation agreement with Butera during a special meeting in February.

At the time, Butera was on paid administrative leave since May 2021 and will remain so until his resignation from the district becomes effective on July 11, according to the agreement. Butera will also receive the full remainder of his annual pay, $286,844, until his contract expires on June 30, 2023, according to the agreement.

Passi, who was appointed to fill in for Butera during the investigation, was appointed to become the district’s full-time superintendent after the board reached the separation agreement with Butera.

Deirdre Gilligan, a Syntax spokesperson for the district, told Newsday nothing had changed with Butera’s status within the district since the separation agreement and declined to comment any further. District officials declined to comment further.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ISLAND 360 ARCHIVES Butera, in April, wrote to Blank Slate Media an op-ed giving his perspective on the complaint involving sexual harassment and subsequent investiThe New York State Education Department launched an investigation into outgo- gation that ended in his resignation from the district.

“It has always been my intent to demonstrate ing Manhasset Superintendent Vincent care and kindness in my personal and professional Butera in November, according to court interactions,” Butera said. “Those who know me documents. know that had I been made aware, I would have responded immediately and appropriately.” mendation written on my behalf by Board trustees Butera said it is surreal to have his reputation with whom I served,” Butera said in the statement. “subjected to this degree of calumny.” Butera said “I am very confident that whatever proceeding may he was also thankful for the Manhasset community be underway the DOE will determine that the al- that supported him. legations against me were unfounded, unfortunate Continued on Page 61

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Tiernan verbally abused vendor: probe Notice alleges ex-highway superintendent used vulgar language towards truck supplier

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y A Town of North Hempstead investigation of Thomas Tiernan, the former highway superintendent who Town Board Democrats recently proposed to return to the job, found in 2016 his conduct had “negatively reflected upon the Town and was unbecoming of a highway superintendent,” according to town documents.

Tiernan agreed at the time to resign his position rather than face disciplinary charges, the documents show.

“This resignation shall be permanent and irrevocable once this agreement is executed by Mr. Tiernan,” said one stipulation in the agreement.

Then North Hempstead Attorney Elizabeth Botwin cited vulgar language allegedly used by Tiernan about a town contractor in 2014 and 2015 in supporting the town’s charges.

Over the objections of the Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, the four Democratic councilmembers recently proposed that Tiernan return to his job.

A resolution to appoint him without the Town Board searching for candidates was tabled at the May 19 meeting following hours of discussion. Town Board members announced at the time that they would open up the search for a highway superintendent while not ruling out Tiernan as a candidate.

The stipulation in 2016 that his resignation was “permanent and irrevocable” does not preclude Tiernan from being hired for his old po-

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A resolution appointing Thomas Tiernan to town highway superintendent was tabled on May 19. sition, according to Democratic Councilwoman Veronica Lurvey.

“I’ve been advised by the town attorney [John Chiara] that nothing in that clause limits the Town Board from hiring him back into town service,” Lurvey said in a statement to Blank Slate Media.

Tiernan resigned as highway superintendent in 2016 after the town conducted an investiga-

tion into a complaint involving a hostile relationship with a town vendor.

Tiernan was told he had been suspended for 60 days without pay in August 2016, according to a notice of discipline and charges given to him that have been verified by Blank Slate Media.

Tiernan resigned later that year following reports in Newsday that he had amassed over $130,000 in overtime between 2011 and 2016.

The external investigation by the town attorney’s office centered around a 2015 complaint from Robert Hamilton, the executive vice president of Bohemia-based truck equipment distributor Trius, who town documents said was verbally abused by Tiernan.

Tiernan, according to town documents, expressed frustration with the late delivery of two dump-style body snow removal trucks and later told other vendors at a Dec. 4 dinner in Manhattan “don’t buy anything from him” while directing a series of four-letter words at Hamilton, who was at the steakhouse dinner himself.

Hamilton wrote a letter to Tiernan concerning the dinner and the relationship between Trius and the town. He later showed the letter to guests at a Town of Oyster Bay holiday party in 2014 where Tiernan refused to shake hands or have a private conversation with him, the documents said.

During the town’s investigation, Tiernan was questioned about his conduct including the Dec. 4 dinner. The documents show that Tiernan denied using “abusive or hostile language towards Mr. Hamilton during the course of the dinner.”

The town determined that “Mr. Tiernan knew his answers were false,” according to the documents.

DeSena, a registered Democrat who was elected running as a Republican, attempted to read the charges made against Tiernan at a Town Board meeting but was stopped by Democratic council members.

Tiernan’s potential hiring has been at the core of a recent battle between Republicans and Democrats on the Town Board.

DeSena previously called on Lurvey to withdraw her resolution appointing Tiernan.

“It’s extremely clear for anyone to see that Mr. Tiernan was handpicked in a backroom deal

by Councilwoman Lurvey as no prior discussion, rationale or explanation was given as to how, when, where and why, Mr. Tiernan was chosen,” DeSena said at a Town Hall news conference May 9.

Lurvey strongly denied the supervisor’s claims while saying all seven Town Board members had the chance to discuss Tiernan’s appointment.

“The Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of 300 miles of town roads, including pavement and drainage, tree planting, street sweeping, and snow removal.

Mr. Tiernan did a phenomenal job as town highway superintendent, possessing nearly four decades of experience with the town,” Lurvey said.

“He is someone who knows North Hempstead and cares deeply about our residents.”

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Bomb threat against Manhasset High School

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said in a letter to the district community.

Passi said the building was evacuated after A bomb threat was called into the Manhas- the school received the threat and the Nassau set Secondary School by an unidentified individ- County Police Department was contacted. Poual Tuesday, acting Superintendent Gaurav Passi lice deemed the call to be “non-credible” and

classes ultimately resumed and the remainder of the district’s evening activities were to go on as scheduled, he said.

Police said they were conducting an investigation into the call. Passi encouraged parents

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A bomb threat was made against the Manhasset Secondary School on Tuesday.

and guardians to share any safety concerns they may have.

“Unfortunately, this incident unnecessarily disrupted our instructional day and consumed valuable resources, especially the time of the Nassau County Police Department,” Passi said in the letter. “Not only did this incident divert the attention of our first responders from other emergency situations, it also caused unnecessary concern, especially in the wake of last week’s events.”

An 18-year-old man killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school last week.

A pair of threats were made against John Lewis Childs School in December, with one resulting in a full evacuation, officials said.

Floral Park Police Commissioner Stephen McCallister said at a previous Board of Education meeting that the first threat on Dec. 12 was a text message being passed around by students.

McCallister told the more than 100 attendees, mainly on Zoom, that authorities identified the potential author of the text message, went to the child’s house and were able to determine the child was not a behavioral problem and that no weapons were available in the home. McAllister advised district Superintendent Kathleen Sottile that the threat was not credible and classes were held the following day.

In the second incident on Dec. 13, an index card was found in a bathroom with scribbling that referred to a classroom shooting and a potential bomb threat in the library.

The children were evacuated from the school with the help of officers, and McCallister said an investigation again found that the threat was not credible.

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Officials condemn bill to shift local elections

BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Republican officials condemned a bill aimed at holding certain elections throughout New York

state in an even-numbered year, claiming it would “eliminate the voice of the suburbs.”

The Democratic-sponsored bill in the state Assembly and Senate would make elections in towns, villages and counties held on the first Tuesday in

November in even-numbered years if passed. The legislation would not apply to the county clerk, district attorney, town justices and other justice-related elections with three-year terms.

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

Holocaust education bill passes Senate

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first January after the bill becomes a law. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her consideration, Kaplan said in a The state Senate unanimouspress release. ly passed a bill on Wednesday “With antisemitism on the which authorizes the state to conrise, and Holocaust misinformaduct a survey of Holocaust education exploding around the world, tion in New York’s schools. it’s never been more important The bill, sponsored by Sen. that we learn the lessons of the Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills), perHolocaust, and ensure our next mits the state’s commissioner of generation knows about our hiseducation to analyze what school tory, no matter how dark or difdistricts throughout the state are ficult the conversation may be,” offering Holocaust instruction.

Kaplan said.

Kaplan said that a recent study by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany revealed that 58% of New Yorkers aged 18 to 39 cannot name a single concentration camp, that 19% believe that Jews caused the Holocaust and that 28% believe the Holocaust is a myth or has been exaggerated. In each of these three metrics, New York had the worst score of any state in the country.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF STATE SEN. ANNA KAPLAN Kaplan said the statistics were “deeply disturbing” but A bill aimed at promoting Holocaust education throughout something that did not surprise her.

New York’s schools was passed by the state Senate on Continued on Page 64 Wednesday.

Section 801 of the state’s education law mandates the teaching of citizenship, patriotism and human rights issues “with particular attention to the study of the inhumanity of genocide” in schools.

The Holocaust is one of three tragedies mentioned by name in the law and mandated to be taught, with the other two being slavery and the mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1850.

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Ritchie Torres backs Zimmerman for House

BY B R A N D ON DUFFY U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (DSouth Bronx) has endorsed Robert Zimmerman, the longtime Democratic National Committee member, in his bid to capture the party’s nomination in the 3rd Congressional District, the campaign announced.

“As the first Afro-Latino LGBTQ+ member of Congress, I know it is vitally important to elect individuals who are dedicated to advocacy and community. Robert Zimmerman will bring positive change at the grassroots level,” Torres said in a statement.

“In Congress, Robert will fight to prevent gun violence, protect a person’s right to a legal and safe abortion, combat the forces of hate and bigotry that seek to divide us, stand for a truly safe and secure Israel and ensure the growth of our small businesses — the backbone of our local economies,” he said.

Torres, 34, has represented the South Bronx since 2021.

Zimmerman, 67, is co-pres-

ident of ZE Creative Communications on Bond Street in Great Neck, a public relations firm he started 33 years ago with Ron Edelson.

“I am honored to have the support of Rep. Ritchie Torres, who has been an inspiration to me and many others as an LGBTQ+ leader and dedicated public servant for the people of New York,” Zimmerman said. “I look forward to serving together with Rep. Torres and collaborating with him on a wide range of

issues to deliver real results for our region in Congress.”

The Great Neck resident 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 openlygay member of Congress from Long Island and Queens.

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

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BY ST E V E N K E E H N E R Hundreds of Schreiber Senior High School students walked out on Thursday afternoon to demand stronger gun regulation and other measures.

At noon, students across the country began demonstrating. This follows the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 students and two teachers were killed.

“I’m very proud of our Schreiber students who attended the walkout,” said Port Washington Schools Superintendent Michael Hynes. “I appreciate the student leaders making this happen. Their words were eloquent and spot on.”

Schreiber High School posted an Instagram video showing a group of pupils. Students gave speeches, spoke about the victims and observed a moment of silence.

In the video, one student discusses racism, misogyny, bullyingand mental illness as factors that make gun violence so tough to talk about.

“We have to start somewhere because the other option is allowing this epidemic to continue, and that is just not an option,” the student said. “As a collective, we must refuse to allow the next generation to grow up in a society where deaths in school by gun violence are a possibility.”

Emily Beys, Port Washington Schools’ second vice president, emphasized her pride in the students.

“As our students said today, they do not have a vote yet, but they are the future of our country,” she said. “I hope they and students across the country today have sent a strong message for these senseless deaths to end.”

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Stop the slaughter fueled by firearms

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wo mothers called on Sewanhaka School District Tuesday to install armed security guards at all schools and improve communications during attacks on students with firearms.

The mothers’ concerns — that when they dropped their children off at school, it would be the last time they would see them alive – were wellfounded.

Earlier that day, an 18-year-old gunman entered the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle – a weapon of war – and slaughtered 19 children and two teachers.

Ten days before the Uvalde massacre, another 18-year-old gunman with an AR-15 weapon killed 10 mostly elderly black people and injured three others in a racist attack at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket.

“I along with many of my peers are wondering when the district is going to address the urgent need for armed security guards at all our schools,” said Peggy Asciutto, one of the parents. “I don’t really know what else there is to suggest and I just think that’s what we need.”

Asciutto’s concerns about school safety are shared by parents across the country. And she was not alone in her solutions.

Shortly after the shooting in Texas, three of the four GOP candidates for governor in New York issued statements that offered their sympathies while avoiding the issue of guns altogether.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Long Island congressman who is considered the frontrunner in the GOP primary race for governor,tweeted a brief statementexpressing condolences.

Andrew Giuliani, a former Trump aide and the son of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, did the same, urging his Twitter followers to“pray together with me for them.”

Harry Wilson, a millionaire hedge fund manager and candidate, called

the shooting“unimaginable and unacceptable”on Twitter.

Rob Astorino, the former Westchester County executive, was the only Republican to mention guns in his response He posted alengthy thread on Twitterthat called for “enhanced background checks” — while also criticizing politicians who “rushed out to shamefully politicize this tragedy.”

Zeldin said following the slaughter in Buffalo that New York should dump its red flag law, loosen permits for concealed weapons and allow New Yorkers to “stand your ground.”

The New York Republicans’ remarks were in keeping with the views of national Republicans.

Former President Donald Trump, who spoke at the NRA’s annual convention in Houston three days after the Uvalde massacre, echoed Zeldin’s call for increasing school safety measures.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz repeated the NRA’s answer that all that is needed to stop a bad man with a gun is a good man with a gun.

These are not serious answers.

They don’t address the elephant in the room — guns.

No other country in the Western world has anywhere near the number of guns as the United States. And no other country in the Western world has anywhere near the amount of gun violence as the United States.

Should the United States better address mental health problems? Absolutely.

But there are mentally ill people in other Western countries. They also have the internet, video games and all the reasons given in this country to distract us from real solutions to gun violence.

Nearly 40 million guns were purchased in the United States in the past two years, bringing the number here to 400 million— more than the population of 329 million. Did that make us safer? No. In that time, deaths by firearm rose to 45,000 – including murders, acci-

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dents and homicides. And guns became the No. 1 killer of children in the United States.

The number of people who died by firearms in Japan last year was in the single digits.

A good man with a gun?

One of those killed in Buffalo was Aaron Salter Jr., a former Buffalo policeman trained in the use of firearms who was working as a security guard.

He shot the gunman, but the gunman was wearing body armor and was uninjured.

Salter was killed when the gunman returned fire with his AR-15.

A law passed in New York state prohibits teachers and principals from carrying guns on school grounds.

Should the law be overturned so that fourth-grade teachers in New York can carry guns? If so, what kind of guns would they use? A regular handgun is no match for an AR-15.

And where would the guns be stored so that no students could get to them? What kind of training would teachers receive in shooting them?

Or should we make fortresses out of every school with armed guards carrying weapons of war?

In Uvalde, nearly 19 police waited outside classrooms where the 18-year-

old gunman held two teachers and a class of fourth-graders for 80 minutes.

It is unclear why the police violated protocol and did not rush an active shooter, but one wonders if the weapon he was using had something to do with it.

An AR-15 is a military-style weapon that fires a bullet that leaves the muzzle at three times the speed of a handgun.

It has so much energy that it can disintegrate 3 inches of leg bone. If it hits an organ, it turns the organ into jello that’s been dropped on the floor.

An exit wound can leave a jagged hold the size of an orange.

That would appear to give second thoughts to even 19 police officers – despite the danger to a room full of 10-year-olds.

So much for good men with a gun.

There is also no reason that an 18-year-old in Texas or New York should be able to buy an AR-15 – an age at which they cannot even buy a beer or a pack of cigarettes. In fact, there is no reason for any civilian to own an assault-style rifle.

Certainly, not by hunters.

These assault-style weapons have been at the center of 1,500 mass shootings in this country since 2009.

These have included churches, syn-

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agogues, supermarkets, movie theaters and music venues as well as schools – places not addressed this week by Republicans following the Uvalde shooting.

Do Republicans and some Democrats believe we should make hard targets out of all these places to accommodate the profits of gun manufacturers?

When a gunman killed 35 people in Tasmania in 1996, the Australian government passed common-sense gun laws six months later. There has been only one mass shooting since. More than a million firearms were destroyed.

When an anti-Islamic extremist in Christchurch killed 51 people in two mosques in 2019, the New Zealand government banned most semi-automatic weapons 26 days later. There have been no mass shootings since.

On Monday, the Canadian government announced legislation that would require “military-style assault weapons” to be turned over to a government buyback program. The Canadian government also announced regulations to ban the sale, purchase, importation or transfer of handguns — the biggest killers here and in Canada.

Why can’t the United States at least ban assault-style weapons?

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ON THE RIGHT

Dems lose N.Y. gerrymandering game

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n late 2021, Albany Democrats thought they were in the cat bird’s seat when the process began to redraw congressional lines based on the new census figures.

To determine the outcome, they made sure the Independent Redistricting Commission, which was evenly split between Democrat and Republican commissioners, deadlocked.

This occurred when the panel members were unable to agree on a bipartisan plan and came up with competing maps.

Due to that impasse, the Democratic-controlled state Legislature quickly exercised its authority to design and approve districts.

The lines they drew were anything but fair or neutral and failed to reflect “communities of interest.”

Four of the eight Republican seats were essentially eliminated.

For example, the Staten Islandbased congressional district, held by New York City’s lone GOP member, Nicole Malliotakis, was sliced and diced. South Brooklyn, a conservative leaning area, was cut out and

replaced with a portion of the 100% Democratic South Bronx.

To ensure that Long Island’s North Shore’s 3rd C.D., held by retiring Congressman Tom Suozzi, remained in Democratic hands, the lines were stretched to include, believe it or not—the Bronx.

The gerrymandering in upstate New York was just as bad.

The only GOP seat that remained safe in that region was the 21st C.D. held by Elise Stefanik, which covers the northern most regions of the state.

To defeat the chair of the House Republican Conference, the Democrats would have had to include parts of Canada in her district.

Despite cries from good government groups that the new maps were egregious and discarded all pretenses of objectivity, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the recommendations into law.

But mirabile dictu, a Steuben County Supreme Court Judge, Patrick McAllister, struck down the congressional maps as unconstitutional on March 31. He ordered the Legislature

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right “to go back to the drawing board and resubmit maps with sufficient bipartisan support by April 11.”

He also warned that if the Legislature failed to act, he would appoint a “neutral expert at state expense to prepare said maps.”

Outraged Democrats appealed the decisions and, to their shock and dismay, lost in both the Appellate Division and in the Court of Appeals—

even though members of their party dominated those judicial forums.

On April 22, New York’s highest court directed McAllister to appoint an expert to assist in creating new maps. The court concluded that “judicial oversight is required to facilitate the expeditious creation of constitutionally conforming maps for use in the 2022 election to safeguard the constitutionally protected right of New Yorkers to a fair election.”

On May 22, McAlister released the revised congressional map proffered by the special master. The judge declared that the new districts are “almost perfectly neutral.” He added that “neither the court nor the special master received any information concerning where any candidate or potential candidate lives.”

While most seats in New York City will remain in Democratic hands, the lines threaten the careers of longterm incumbents.

In Manhattan, 15-term Congressman, Jerry Nadler, will have to face off with 15-term Congresswoman, Carolyn Maloney.

The fact that there are now eight

of 26 New York districts up for grabs doesn’t matter to Democrats.

They are outraged because they didn’t get their way.

Democrats accused the judiciary—the very system they have turned to time and again to impose their will when they lost at the ballot box or lost a legislative vote—of “hijacking” redistricting.

An exacerbated congressman, Hakeem Jeffries, went so far as to make the ludicrous claim that the court’s new map is “enough to make Jim Crow blush.”

Gerrymandering has been condemned by New York Democrats as evil for decades—especially when Republicans controlled the state capital. But when they are in charge, the rules of fairness and equity do not apply to them.

It is their way or the highway.

Fortunately, the courts knew better and ruled judiciously that Democratic gerrymandered maps were “in violation of a 2014 constitutional amendment designed to rout out political gamesmanship in redistricting.”

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

It’s a strange, strange multiverse, after all

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he very latest trend is something called “the Multiverse”— or so I gather from the fact that there are two movies out right now with “multiverse” either in the title or as the main idea.

The two films are “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” with Benedict Cumberbatch returning in the title role, and “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” starring Michelle Yeoh.

The premise of “Multiverse of Madness” is that there are many universes besides our own, some differing only slightly and some unrecognizably, and the Doctor must travel through them to save a young woman from an evil force that turns out to be a witch.

Another premise of this film is that there will be a Doctor Strange in every universe, be he alive or dead or made of paper. Apparently, out of the infinite number of possibilities that a universe can embody, none of them include the freedom to omit Dr. Strange.

But even more important is the fact that they are all just subsets of the MCU — or Marvel Cinematic Universe.

And not even an infinity of universes gives Dr. Strange the chance to ever meet up with Superman, or Wonder Woman, or any characters from that truly alternate universe: the one

belonging to DC Comics.

As a card-carrying Baby Boomer, with better things to do than watch all the (seemingly) hundreds of movies generated by these two worlds, I cannot possibly keep them all straight.

That’s why I viewed this movie with some experts. So it is their insight, not mine, that “Having a ‘Multiverse’ is just a way of getting past a mistake without having to admit you made one” (like, say, having the character Thanos wipe out half of Earth’s population in an earlier movie). “Just call it one universe out of many, and go on your merry way.”

How clever! Still, why not just make more effective use of time travel instead? Or did Superman patent that for the DC Comics world?

There are lots of fancy visual effects in this movie. In one scene — my favorite — some music gets turned into musical notes, which become little pieces of shrapnel. Of course they do. We do not live in an America, right now, where music would turn into feathers or paint or ice cream. In our slice of the multiverse, everything is a fight to the death, and everything is a weapon — even music.

My problem is, it all feels completely capricious. At no point did I think, “OK, we know the rules here and what he can work with — now what? Ooh, that’s clever.” No, there’s

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A Look on the Lighter Side always just another multiverse, another trick up his sleeve … and all we are left to do is sit back and admire the CGI. I found myself on the side of the evil Witch as she lamented, to

Strange, “You break the rules and become a hero. I do it and I become the enemy. This doesn’t seem fair.”

Much more interesting is “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Ironically, this film is currently showing almost nowhere, and isn’t streaming at all. In fact, I had to find my way to a multiverse, I mean a Multiplex, off Brush Hollow Road, to see it.

I understood almost nothing about this film from its reviews, so I’ll tell you: at its heart is a family at a moment of crisis. Michelle Yeoh (star of “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) is Evelyn Wang, the owner and operator, with her husband, of a very nondescript laundromat. She is approaching the end of an IRS audit, which the auditor — played brilliantly by an all-butunrecognizable Jamie Lee Curtis — warns them is “Not going well.”

In fact, the IRS is about to seize the business. But Yeoh cannot keep

herself focused on this crisis, because she is facing the even bigger — to her — crisis of having to throw a party for the father who never loved or approved of her, and a grown daughter who refuses to attend because Yeoh cannot admit to Grandpa that her daughter’s “special friend” is really her girlfriend. It’s a lot.

In this movie, as in Dr. Strange, we flip in and out of alternate realities. But in this one, the changes are made clear simply by excellent acting, writing, and directing…with the help of some truly zany costumes, lighting, and action/dance sequences.

This film does not give us any big universal truths, just a real one about people trying desperately to matter to each other.

On the other hand, I cannot tell you what the message of the first movie is at all.

It figures that the wrong Multiverse is getting big box office access.

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Banned books, bias and skewed minds

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exas parents want 50 books banned from school libraries.

Some of the parents took official steps to challenge the suitability of these books.

One book in question is “When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball,”

by Mark Weakland. The book includes references to the racism that Olympian Wilma Rudolph encountered when she was a child in Tennessee in the 1940s.

What’s new is old.

In his biography of civil rights icon John Lewis, “The Truth is Marching On,” Jon Meacham reports that in 1960, a book featuring black rabbits and white rabbits was banned in Birmingham, Ala. Also on the Texas parents’ list is the graphic novel “White Bird,” by R.J. Palacio, about a Jewish girl living in France after Nazis seized power.

One parent complained that the book must be banned because it’s “biased” and could lead to the “skewing of a young child’s mind.”

I decided to read “White Bird,” to see for myself.

The book is 220 pages, divided into five chapters with a prologue and epilogue, and an informative author’s note and glossary. I finished reading the book in an hour.

The book begins with a facetime conversation between a grandson and his grandmother. He asks her if he can interview her for a school assignment.

She agrees and then hesitates when he says he wants to ask her about when she was a little girl during World War II. Nevertheless, she proceeds, telling her grandson, “Those were dark times, but what stays with me is not the darkness but the light.”

She recounts growing up in the 1930s in the village of Aubervilliersaux-Bois, France. She is enjoying her life – school, friends and family, until about 1940, when France surrenders to Germany and divides France into an Occupied Zone and a Free Zone.

“In those days,” she says, “I was happy and carefree as a bird. But the world was changing.”

Although she lived in the Free Zone with her parents, there are mounting restrictions, as well as growing signs of antisemitism. School was Sara’s respite.

She loved to draw, especially birds in flight. Her sketchbook was her constant companion.

Sara befriends Julien, a boy in her class with polio, whom she previously ignored. Some of the more antagonistic kids, and especially class bully Vincent, call Julien “Torteau,” the French word for crab, for the way he hunches over on his crutches.

Sara is separated from her parents and Julien appeals to his parents to protect her. They agree and hide her in their barn. In time, as they become teens, Sara and Julien become closer friends.

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Although their relationship is platonic, they share one kiss after making up after a fight in which Julien accuses Sara of disregarding him for years.

“You’re still the snotty girl who would never talk to me,” he says.

As they seek rapprochement, Julien tells Sara that one thing they have in common is that they are “different than other children.”

What first goes unsaid, is that their differences are what the Nazis see as weaknesses. Then Julien, exposing the elephant in the barn, adds, “Do you know what the Nazis do with inferior humans? They exterminate them.”

Julien confides in Sara about what

it has been like to have polio. She tells him that she thinks he is brave.

“You think I’m brave because I walk with crutches. Crutches don’t make me brave! They make me walk,” he says.

Sara clarifies, “when I say you’re brave, it’s not because of your crutches…it’s because of everything you’re risking to help me.”

As WWII winds down and the Nazis are about to surrender, Julien’s parents approach Pastor Luc, the distraught director of the local school. He wonders aloud, “What happened to the world, when will God make this evil end?”

Julien’s mom Vivienne, responds, “It’s not up to God to make it end Pastor, evil will only be stopped when good people decide to put an end to it. It is our fight, not God’s.”

Later Vivienne returns to the barn to find an upset Sara, shortly after Julien took a dangerous risk to retrieve her sketchbook from school. He was followed and pummeled by Vincent, who would later join the Malice French Police Force, which was formed to do the Nazi’s bidding.

Vivienne consoles Sara, “In these dark times small acts of kindness remind us of our humanity.”

There are two shooting scenes in the book. One is when the Nazis apprehend an 18-year-old “maquisard” – a guerrilla fighter in the French underground. They force him to his knees and execute him.

The other is a roundup of Jews that ends in mass execution.

So as not to include any spoilers, I left a lot out. But, obviously, you know that Sara survived, as she is the grandmother telling the story.

At the end of the interview, Sara tells her grandson, “You might forget many things in your life, but you never forget kindness, like love it stays with you forever.” She asks him for one promise, that “you will never let the world forget. If you see injustice, you will fight it. You will speak out.”

“White Bird” includes many important lessons, ripe for classroom or family discussion, about bullies, bullying, bystanders and upstanders; people living with disabilities; bias and prejudice; adversity, hope, despair and resilience; evil and kindness; injustice, faith and bravery; and more.

I am not sure what “bias” the Texas parent who wants the book banned is referring to unless it is towards the Nazis; or what is behind the belief that “White Bird” might “skew a young child’s mind.”

It is quite likely that that parent is already doing a good job of it.

For the full list of book-banning recommendations in Texas go to this link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/ us-news/texas-library-books-bannedschools-rcna12986

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Americans being held hostage at gunpoint

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he extremist Republican Party has responded to the latest gun massacre predictably, by doubling down. Candidates are proudly trying to outdo one another in declaring their support for some version of “Jesus, guns and babies” or “babies, bullets and borders.”

Republicans at the NRA convention in Houston, just three days after the latest school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, declared the solution is to “harden” schools like prisons, which would also mean hardening grocery stores, shopping malls, houses of worship, concert venues. The powerful pro-gun group met after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 young children and two teachers in Uvalde and 10 days after a racist slaughter in Buffalo took the lives of 10 black people at a supermarket (and a dozen mass shootings since).

The NRA, a political machine, the $70 billion gun industry, not to mention the $220 billion security industry, want us to live in prisons, to give up our freedom, security and well- being, essentially become hostage to their profits, disguised behind a warped sense of “freedom” ideologically allied with evangelical Christians, white supremacy and anti-abortion activists.

But as the White Christo Fascist party people are increasingly saying out loud, unfettered gun access is not about hunting or even about self-defense, but

“opposing tyranny” and the rising use of intimidation and violence to achieve their political ends. Who, exactly, are the tyrants to be targeted by weapons of war? Police? Election officials? Voters you don’t like. Congressmen and women you don’t agree with? The National Guard, the military? The president you didn’t vote for?

Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate candidate David McCormick, a former hedge fund executive, states in his political ad that the Second Amendment is what guarantees every other freedom.

Rather, the Second Amendment negates all the rest of our freedoms. There is no free speech, free assembly, free religion, the right to assemble and protest, to legislate, or even vote if you have people staring you down with an AR-15.

The fact that children, teachers, blacks, Jews, Asians live with terror is not a bug, it’s a feature. There is a certain assumption that the firepower – 400 million guns in the hands of 100 million people — is overwhelmingly on one side (recall their eagerness to embrace gun control when the Black Panthers were wielding weapons).

Since Columbine in 1999, over 300,000 children have survived gun violence in their schools and are living with that trauma, if not injury, which experts say affects their academic and career success and lifetime earnings and productivity. Want to know why schools are

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having to spend more money on mental health services? Is it COVID or the constant fear of being the site of the latest massacre?

Guns are now the leading cause of death among children – not auto accidents or disease. Guns are the No. 1 cause of death for black men and No. 2 for black women. Women have to live in fear of domestic partners (in Canada, a man can only get a gun permit with permission of his intimate partner).

It took Congress about 15 minutes after 9/11 to pass the anti-democratic, unpatriotic Patriot Act– and we are still taking off shoes, belts and getting Xrayed and patted down at airports (while terrorists on no-fly list can still go into

any gun shop and buy a gun). After a single mass shooting, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia each instituted gun control and guess what? No mass shootings since, and the number of gun deaths a year are in the single digits.

But the death toll equivalent of a 9/11 happens here each and every month. Between 1968 and 2017, 1.5 million people had been killed with guns, more than the 1 million who have died fighting in all of America’s wars, going back to the Revolution. Today the number of gun deaths is approaching 2 million.

As umptium people have pointed out, other countries have mental illness, video games, COVID, but no developed country in the world has the public health crisis of America’s gun violence epidemic. The difference is easy access, well promoted and marketed, to lethal weapons. The United States with only 5 percent of the world’s population has almost 50% of all guns in civilian hands.

Buying a gun should be at least as hard as getting an abortion or voting and having a gun should require at least as much responsibility as driving a car.

But Republicans in Congress have blocked any sensible gun safety measures which have been proposed and which are supported by vast majorities of Americans: banning assault weapons, high-capacity ammo, bump stocks, ghost guns; universal background checks;

close gun show loophole, shut down private and online sales; tax guns and ammo; require owners to register the gun, be licensed, permitted, trained, and have insurance to fund security and victims; require safe storage and make owners whose guns are used criminally liable both criminally and civilly; raise the age to purchase to 25 (like a car rental); end immunity for gun retailers and manufacturers.

Now the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to take away every state’s, every locality’s ability to keep its residents safe when it likely nullifies New York state’s right to set criteria for a gun permit.

So since the “sensible” gun safety agenda will go nowhere (again), here’s what has to happen instead: Teachers throughout the nation, who are now expected to put their lives on the line every day, should go on strike until these protections are put into place and demand hazard pay.

Teachers should sue gun manufacturers for mental and physical distress; school districts should sue gun manufacturers to recover the cost for the extra security and hazard pay.

Survivors and victims should sue gun manufacturers, lawmakers and municipalities for failing to keep them safe and for the resulting costs and trauma, and sue the gun seller for aiding and abetting the crime.

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OUR TOWN

‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ revival hard questions

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laywrights write plays to answer the big questions. Thornton Wilder’s 1942 Pulitzer Prize winning play “The Skin of Our Teeth” asked the biggest questions of all. Question such as “Do we need families?” “Is marriage worth the effort?” “Should we keep promises?” and the best of all “Why do men like to invent things?”

Under the able directorship of Lileana Blain-Cruz, the Lincoln Center Theater at the Vivian Beaumont staged a revival of this classic piece of absurdist theater.

“The Skin of Our Teeth” is as far as Wilder could get from his masterwork “Our Town,” which by the way this column is named after. In “Our Town” he focused on the small life in a charming New England town in the 1930s. “The Skin of Our Teeth” also takes place in the small town of Excelsior, N.J., but it concerns itself with the big life questions like who invented the alphabet, the wheel and lever.

The play is consumed with the relationship of hope to despair and reminds me of Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” but with dinosaurs and mammoths instead of a hanging tree.Act One introduces us to the Antrobus family, who live in a suburban town in New Jersey. We get to meet the seductive maid Sabina; Mrs. Antrobus, the keeper of the hearth; Mr. Antrobus, the doer of great deeds such as invent-

ing the lever, the wheel, the alphabet and the multiplication tables; and their two lovely children, Henry who likes to throw rocks and kill people and Gladys, a prepubescent girl who likes lipstick and makeup. And then, of course, we have the pets, a dinosaur and a wooly mammoth.

Act Two takes place on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, which is filled with conventioneers, prostitutes, bingo parlors, Turkish baths and a fortune teller, tons of fun for one and all. The set itself was a thing of brilliant circus color and beauty, the biggest prop being a huge carnival slide that the characters climb up and then slide down, only to climb up again and slide down again, like the myth of Sisyphus but with more laughs and screams.

In this Garden of Eden we witness the demise of the Antrobus marriage as poor Mr. Antrobus succumbs to the sexy temptress who runs the bingo hall. Bad choice. Young Henry is out killing people and Gladys is having fun in unspeakable ways.

Indeed, Thornton Wilder has come a long way from the sweetness of “Our Town.” The fortune teller speaks up, telling us she cannot see into the past but can predict the future with accuracy and foretells that a great rain and a flood is about to come. In other words, there’s such a thing as too much fun.

Ask any reformed alcoholic and he will attest to that truth.

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

Thornton Wilder is the master of the Third Act. Act Three begins with the stage manager telling the audience that most of the actors have eaten something bad during intermission and have been sent to the hospital with food poisoning. I don’t think they mentioned what the food was, but its my guess that it was apples. The stage crew at that point takes over as replacements and that’s when the real magic begins.

They start rehearsals on a night scene where each crew member recites a verse from a philosopher at each hour of the night. Wilder here presents the audience with the key to the play and how civilization survives and progresses. He suggests that as people sleep, the wisdom contained in the

works of the past mystics and geniuses swim around in the night sky like ether and go into us as we sleep.

This concept is similar to Yeats’s “Spiritus Mundi” and Jung’s collective unconscious who also grappled with the mysterious way that people seem to learn from their ancestors and know what they know.

Wilder wonders how humans absorb the ideas found in the great works of literature, including the Torah, the Old Testament, the New Testament, “The Quest for the Holy Grail,” “The Thousand and One Nights,” “Don Quixote,” “Robinson Crusoe,” “The Last of the Mohicans,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Les Miserable,” “In Search of Lost Times,” right up to “Look Homeward, Angel.” He’s smart enough to realize that no one actually reads these books, yet he hints that the knowledge found in these works do get into our heads.

The reason we go to plays, and especially great plays, is because the playwright has taken a deep plunge into the Spiritus Mundi, into the pool of our great and hard-earned human wisdom. And when the playwright returns to the surface, his job is to tell us about what he learned. They tell us about what we already know as an audience but need reminding of.What Thornton Wilder has done in this play is to tell us that the greatest thinkers are lantern bearers who guide us

through the darkness. Cormac McCarthy uses the image of light and fire the same way.

And Wilder charges Mrs. Antrobus, the female, with the task of keeping the home fire lit to stave off the cold and he charges Mr. Antrobus with the task of going out into the world and figuring out how to improve life by invention. French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir would rail at this division of labor but so be it.

In this great and odd play, Thornton Wilder is telling us that love and invention are both necessary to keep a civilization going. As Freud once said, life is primarily about love and work and you had better know how to balance them.

And that’s quite a lot to say in a mere two-hour play. God bless you, Thornton Wilder. and you, too, Lileana Blain-Cruz.

The amazing second act set in the Thornton Wilder play “Skin of Our Teeth,” fun slide and all

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We need to save our shoreline in N. Hempstead

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ea levels are rising as a consequence of climate change, but so are high-rise buildings directly at the waterfront.

Visit Sands Point Preserve for a dramatic display of an eroding shoreline and a direct warning that we must stop building on unstable ground. What good is a waterfront villa if the land erodes beneath it?

An alarming study by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in November 2015 reported the loss of at least a third of Long Island Sound’s tidal wetlands in a 130-year study documenting overdevelopment.

This trend has accelerated in recent years and is particularly aggressive in Nassau. You can go look for yourself for the little that’s left of our salt marshes and natural surfaces along the shoreline. It’s important to stress that both saltwater and freshwater wetlands are critical climate regulators.

Coastal wetlands can sequester carbon faster than forests. Acting as natural sponges, wetlands also help absorb water and protect homes and roads from flooding, recharge aquifers, and help detoxify human pollutants.

Still, there seems to be no end in sight for North Shore developments

at the waterfront. At Hempstead Harbor, for instance, one proposal includes the construction of an unprecedented 5-story 176-unit multifamily building above a 2-level parking garage.

This 2-acre lot is on the same side as the publicly accessible North Hempstead Beach Park and directly across from the newly protected Hempstead Harbor Woods (formerly known as “the sand pits”). Pollution, overpopulation and traffic concerns aside, this planned construction is located in a high-risk flood zone.

This proposed building seems completely out of alignment with the investment the Town of North Hempstead (TONH) has already made in coastal ecosystem recovery at the Hempstead Harbor.

Hempstead Harbor has a long history of abuse, as featured in an October 23rd, 1971 Newsday article entitled: “Who’s Killing Hempstead Harbor?”

Sediments from sand mining, industrial wastewaters, unchecked sewage, pollution from incinerators and landfills, in addition to oil spills, provoked the head of Adelphi University Marine Sciences Institute A. Harry Brenowitz to exclaim “Only a fool would swim in Hempstead Harbor.”

HILDUR PALSDOTTIR Earth Matters

In a 1986 New York Times article entitled “Legacy of waste haunts harbor” Josephine Brecher, a biologist with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, stated: ”Hempstead Harbor is probably one of the most polluted harbors on the North Shore.” That same year, the nonprofit Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor (CSHH) was formed and since then they have championed the cleanup chronicled here https://coalitiontosavehempsteadharbor.org/.

The Town of North Hempstead has been a reliable ally in protection and conservation along the shoreline.

Reviving Long Island Sound has

truly become an island wide community project, where homeowners can participate as stewards by insisting on proper sewage treatments, maintaining private septic tanks and pipes and reducing stormwater runoff while stopping the use of harmful chemicals and high Nitrogen fertilizers.

Improved wastewater treatment and coordinated efforts in conservation at Hempstead Harbor have helped clean up the pollution.

Nitrates have been measurably lowered and as a result the shellfish industry is returning, together with experimental sugar kelp farms. Currently, the bay receives between C+ and D in swimmability, as graded by the Save the Sound 2020 report (fig. https://www.savethesound.org/ report-card).

There are many reasons we must stop the construction of multi-story buildings in this recovering watershed, but let’s start with safety concerns. In a changing climate, we simply can’t be building directly at the waterfront anymore. We can’t hide behind sea walls and cement structures, we must respect the landscape’s ability to withstand weather, wind and waves. Our lives are intimately dependent on healthy ecosystem function, both for structural sup-

port, as well as of course for access to clean air and (drinking) water. We’ve reached the limits of our tidal wetlands.

All residential development at the waterfront is vulnerable to structural damage and at risk in terms of safety — but in a changing climate, these risks multiply.

As predicted, we are already experiencing more extreme weather events and we must respond appropriately by expanding on natural surfaces as our best allies in preparation for flash flooding and storm surges.

We must ensure citizen safety by moving all planned residences away from the tidal coastline.

Eco-friendly design of a permeable public marina and nature-based promenade, with docks for humanpowered rowing and sailboats, beautification with deep-rooted biodiverse native pollinator gardens and monarch butterfly sanctuaries are in alignment with recovering the natural function of Hempstead Harbor.

Reclaiming coastal ecosystem function ensures climate resiliency and translates into citizen safety.

We must partner with nature and design green infrastructure to absorb the shock of future extreme weather events and not place our citizens on the frontlines of climate disasters.

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MY TURN

Biden’s student loan relief not the solution

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tudent loan debt is in the news. The focus is on the total amount of debt – nearly $1.8 trillion – and on President Biden’s campaign promise to cancel all student debt for those who attended public colleges and universities and came from families earning less than $125,000 in annual income. He pledged to cancel $10,000 in student debt for everyone else.

While I think this is a sincere attempt to address a problem, I think he should focus first on fixing the problems with the federal student aid programs. Then he should provide relief to those who suffered the most. For example, black college grads, on average, owe $25,000 more than white graduates.

Nearly 45 million Americans have outstanding student debt. But before deciding to forgive, let us know who holds the debt. Corrections to the federal student loan programs should target the problems and not start with a blanket solution if we are to have a fair outcome.

College debt is voluntary. The government limits federal borrowing by undergrads to $31,000. Therefore, a student who graduates with $100,000

or more in debt most likely either used it to “buy” a brand, attend medical or law school, or was duped by a predatory school. Only 7% of borrowers owe more than $100,000; they owe about one-third of all student debt and a large proportion is for graduate education. Most undergrads finish college with little or modest debt: about 30% graduate with no debt and about 25% with less than $20,000.

About two-thirds of students at public colleges graduated with an average of $26,900 in federal loan debt.

Some 68% of private college graduates had average debt of $31,450. And propriety college students left with an average of $40,000 in debt. Borrowers with advanced degrees, and therefore access to jobs with higher incomes, represent 27% of borrowers and would get 37% of the benefit if loans were forgiven.

The corrections needed include these: Interest rates on federal student loans should be lower than commercial rates if our national goal is to increase college-going. The practice of charging interest on interest and on loan fees, which adds to the total volume of debt, should be revised. In fact,

ROBERT A. SCOTT, Ph.D. My Turn

25% of all debt is debt accumulated on interest.

Also, federal student loans should be eligible for bankruptcy protection as is the case for other types of loans.

President Biden should change the bankruptcy protection exclusion put in place at the insistence of the banks when they were the primary lenders.

Predatory for-profit “colleges” sanctioned by Congress also contribute to the loan crisis. Students at these colleges have the highest average debt,

the highest loan default rate, the lowest graduation rates, and inadequate job preparation. These debts should be forgiven and the government should “claw back” funds from the owners and managers who “earned” millions of dollars from predatory practices.

Four-year colleges and universities should be held accountable as well. The four-year graduation rate for students attending public colleges and universities is 33.3%. The six-year rate is 57.6%. At private colleges and universities, the four-year graduation rate is 52.8%, and 65.4% earn a degree in six years.The rate for proprietary colleges is under 30%.

Colleges need to pay more attention to student success; parents and students need to have better information about the fit between the candidate and the campus. About 30% of students drop out after the first year.

Colleges and universities bear some responsibility for these students who enrolled with loans and dropped out with debt.

Finally, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, put in place to assist those who enter lower-paid professional positions in teaching and social work, for example, has suffered

from mismanagement for years. The program should be fixed and those eligible should receive retroactive relief.

These recommendations apply only to federal student loans. They do not address the issue of private loans that also grew in magnitude due to federal policy. They represent 16% of all student debt and total $132 billion, with rates up to 13% compared to 3.73% for federal loans.

Slogans are not solutions. Policy should address problems, not campaign promises. The problems with the federal student loan programs are real. The solutions are within our grasp, especially more robust counseling for students and parents about the options available.

Robert A. Scott, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Adelphi University* *Dr. Scott has also been president of a public institution, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and leader of a state higher education coordinating board, Indiana and New Jersey. He is the author of How University Boards Work, Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018; Erik Hoffer Awardee, 2019.

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What Nassau’s gas tax holiday means for you

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inally — a little bit of good news about gas prices.

On Wednesday, June 1, Nassau County will begin a gas tax holiday that will last through the rest of the year. During that time, Nassau will not charge sales tax on any portion of the price of gas exceeding $3/gallon. In addition, New York State will cut gasoline taxes by 20 cents per gallon. All told, these tax cuts will reduce the prices you pay at the pump by approximately 28 cents per gallon.

The beginning of Nassau County’s long-awaited gas tax holiday marks the culmination of a months-long advocacy campaign by the members of

the Minority Caucus.

Starting on March 9, we fought to secure permission from State lawmakers to have a gas tax holiday — something we accomplished when the state budget was adopted a month later.

Soon after, a local gas tax holiday was approved and signed into law.

Despite initial resistance from County Executive Blakeman and the Legislative Majority, we prevailed in our efforts to deliver some real relief from the sticker shock we are all experiencing at the pump.

We remain disappointed, however, that County Executive Blakeman has thus far failed to deliver the maximum amount of relief allowable

KEVAN M. ABRAHAMS Nassau County Legislator

under state law. In fact, he could have made this gas tax holiday much better and longer-lasting for Nassau consumers by passing the Minority Caucus plan, which, at current prices, would have boosted cumulative savings to 32 cents per gallon and extended Nassau’s portion of the holiday through March of next year. Instead, he decided not to save you more money and passed a watered-down version of our plan. That is truly unfortunate, and we will continue our fight to put money where it belongs — back into the hands of consumers.

As we continue to engage in these efforts, it is important to note that New York State law requires gas sta-

tions to pass tax holiday savings on to consumers. Failure to do so constitutes illegal price gouging under the law.

We encourage you to contact our district offices to share your concerns about suspected price gouging and to report incidents directly to the office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James at https://ag.ny.gov or 1-800-771-7755 and the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs at 516-571-2600 or consumeraffairs@nassaucountyny.gov.

Kevan M. Abrahams, of Freeport, represents the First Legislative District and is the leader of the Nassau County Legislature’s Minority Caucus.

READERS WRITE

Back Sam Yellis for Village of G.N. trustee

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first got to know Sam Yellis’ oversized personality via an undersized Zoom window at a Village of Great Neck meeting held online during the pandemic. In Sam I not only found a neighbor, a fellow GNPS teacher, an approachable/ humble guy with a unique sense of humor, but most importantly a solid community member.

Whereas it is easy to jump onto

social media within private groups and complain about issues that bother us, Sam has consistently put himself out there. He has published editorials in our local papers, and for years been engaged in local meetings: Board of Trustees, Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Committee. Sam is now running for a seat on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Great Neck and without

hesitation I endorse his candidacy.

A longtime Village resident like myself, Sam shares my concerns regarding the Village’s lack of foot traffic, neglected vacant storefronts, occupied locales with equally unkempt appearances, the trash that litters Village seating areas along Middle Neck Road, and building projects that were approved, started and have been left uncompleted.

The Village of Great Neck in no way resembles “a village,” let alone what people would imagine Great Neck should look like. I believe that Sam can start a turnaround; not by providing variances to developers to construct oversized luxury apartment buildings, but through reaching out to commercial landlords while involving residents and with small initiatives.

Unless you are satisfied with the status quo, change is needed. “Together We Can!” with Sam begin to breathe life back into our Village and make it a place we can all be proud of.

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To the Jewish Community of New York

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After over 40 years of personal commitment to Sinai Chapels, I have decided to close the Fresh Meadows chapel to spend more time with my family.

I will continue, however, to assist families as a consultant alongside many of Sinai’s longtime funeral directors who have also joined this accomplished team. RiversideNassau North Chapels specializes in all movements in the Jewish faith, and I personally selected them to serve families that have relied on Sinai Chapels for many years.

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Town placing 1M oysters in Manhasset Bay Pilot program to be conducted with help from Cornell, planting to begin later this year

BY ST E V E N K E E H N E R To aid the local ecosystem, the Town of North Hempstead has passed a resolution for a pilot oyster restoration project in Manhasset Bay. Mariann Dalimonte, a North Hempstead council member, introduced the resolution at the Town Board meeting April 28.

The program is being run in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, which has extensive experience with shellfish restoration on Long Island.

“It’s imperative that government leaders do all they can to enhance our green spaces and create healthier ecosystems,” Dalimone said. “Manhasset Bay is a precious resource for every single resident in the Town of North Hempstead.”

As the bay has faced challenges, so has its oyster population. While the precise cause is unknown, Lorne Brousseau, associate marine program director for the Cornell Cooperative, believes it could be because of several factors.

“You’ve probably heard of algal blooms and stuff like that,” Bousseau said. “So some of those blooms can really harm the oysters. It’s over many years that the population has gone way down to what it historically was.”

Besides supplying food, oysters provide substantial benefits through purifying water by filter feeding. A single adult oyster may filter up to 50 gallons of water every day.

“It doesn’t mean you just throw in a couple of thousand oysters and suddenly you have a pristine bay,” Brousseau said. “It’s something that will take time over many, many years, even decades. But if you get the oyster populations back, it will impact the long-term impact on the water quality.”

He said that putting one million oysters into the bay requires extensive planning. First, a permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation is required.

Then there’s the matter of deciding where to put the oysters. Brousseau explained that finding a site requires meeting all the conditions for them to not just survive but thrive.

“We’re looking for sites that have the right bottom type, which is basically a sandy bottom,” he said. “You don’t want muddy or silty bottoms because they’ll sort of just sink in, suffocate and die. So we want sandy sites.”

Other factors are regions where the oysters can avoid humans and elemental conflict, to name a few. They’ve selected three locations thus far.

“I love oysters, but when I go to eat them

now, I look at it so differently,” said Dalimonte.

“I know that those are safe to eat. [The ones being planted] will not be, but you just look at things so differently.”

In particular, these oysters will be spat.

These are oyster larvae that have attached themselves to a surface, such as other oyster shells, which grow into dense clusters known as oyster reefs or beds.

Apart from being required to receive a permit, these clusters are also undesirable.

According to Brousseau, this makes them less likely to be tampered with.

“If they’re single oysters that restaurants want, then it’d be too much of an attraction

for someone to poach them, take them, try to sell them or eat them and possibly get sick,” he said. “The waters in Manhasset Bay are closed to shellfishing.”

Planting will begin in the summer or fall of 2022 and monitoring for growth and survival will begin in early 2023. This trial program’s time scale, assuming it is expanded, could take decades before tangible outcomes are decisively clear.

“We don’t want people or municipalities going into this thinking that they do this for a couple of years, put some oysters out, then they’re going to have a beautiful, pristine bay,” Brousseau said. “It doesn’t work that way.”

He explained that improving the water quality, which is already occurring, will take time. Oysters, he hopes, will speed up the process even more.

Dalimonte said she has been pushing for this project since 2020. To see it realized is a dream come true for her.

“I will ask if I could put the first oyster in the bay because this is so important to me and the community,” she said. “I’ve worked so hard for all the residents, whether or not they voted for me. I’ve worked so hard for every constituent that’s in the 6th District and I know that this is something that everyone is so excited about.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

Left to right: North Hempstead Environmental Control Specialist Kevin Braun, North Hempstead Deputy Public Safety Commissioner Mark Albarano, North Hempstead Bay Constable Mallory Nathan, North Hempstead Town Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, Marine Program Director at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Christopher H. Pickerell and Associate Marine Program Director at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Lorne Brousseau.

Elderly man struck, killed by car in Mineola

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ISLAND 360 ARCHIVES

Police are currently investigating a car accident last Thursday that resulted in an 86-year-old man dying.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition beAn 86-year-old man has died after being fore being pronounced dead at 1:40 a.m. Friday struck while crossing 2nd Street at Roosevelt morning. The driver remained at the scene.

An investigation is currently ongoing. No Place in Mineola, police said Friday.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Thursday night, the names of anyone involved in the accident were male pedestrian was hit by a 2012 Toyota sedan released. driven by a 60-year-old man.

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A Roslyn walk thru history The Roslyn Landmark Society will be hosting a walking tour of the historic Village of Roslyn on Saturday, June 4 with tours at 10 am and 1 pm. Tours will be led by Craig Westergard, architect, current Roslyn Landmark Society trustee, Village of Roslyn trustee and former chairman of the Roslyn Historic District Board.

This will be a walking tour of one of Roslyn’s Historic Districts. It will make a loop around the Duck Pond and Silver Lake and will include residential homes, downtown shops, the Roslyn Grist Mill, currently being restored and ending at the Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower.

The tour will begin at the Roslyn Landmark Society’s Headquarters, 36 Main Street (circa 1835) for a brief introduction. The tour will proceed southbound on Main Street where there will be a discussion of several historic homes, traverse some gardens and walk through two interiors of recently renovated homes.

The midpoint will be the oldest structure in Roslyn, the Van Nostrand-Starkins House, 221 Main Street (circa 1680). Roslyn Landmark Society trustee and former president, Bob Sargent, will give a brief tour of the building.

The tour will continue north on East Broadway where several important homes will be briefly discussed. We will walk into the garden of the Smith- Valentine-Woods House, 145 East Broadway (circa 1855) and then view the interior and gardens of the Valentine-Losee House, 117 East Broadway (circa 1750).

The tour will finish the last leg of East Broadway and turn west onto Old Northern Boulevard through the downtown district. Several important structures will be discussed including the Roslyn Grist Mill.

The conclusion of the tour will be the famous Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower where a special guided tour will be provided by the Village of Roslyn staff. Since we will be on a limited time schedule, participants are encouraged to view other historic profiles on the roslynlandmarks.org website.

Tickets are complimentary for current 2022 Roslyn Landmark Society members and a $25 suggested donation for non-members (which will include a 2022 membership.) Please visit roslynlandmarks.org to register. Each tour will be limited to 20 people.

For more information, please contact Executive Director Jennifer Lister at jennifer@roslynlandmarks.org (516) 625-4363.

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Shireinu Choir of Long Island in concert A celebration of Jewish culture featuring songs in five difference languages on June 12 The Shireinu Choir of Long Island is proud to announce its annual concert to be held on Sunday, June 12 at 3:00 PM. The group is returning to live performance with an exciting program that features English, Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino selections that celebrate Jewish culture through song.

Under the direction of Deborah Tartell, the Shireinu Choir of Long Island has grown to nearly 70 singers who travel weekly to Great Neck from all over Long Island, Queens and even upstate New York.

“It is truly gratifying to see our group

grow year after year, providing an opportunity for singers to participate in a mixed voice adult choir that celebrates the rich diversity of Jewish music and culture,” said Tartell. “I am very proud of the program we are presenting on June 12 as it encompasses so many different aspects of Jewish music.”

Among the selections in this year’s program are popular Israeli songs, a touching Yiddish lullaby and a well-known melody by the celebrated singer Matisyahu. They will also be performing Leon Scher’s “Heal Us Now,” a song of healing and prayer. “This is

especially noteworthy as we made a virtual recording of ‘Heal Us Now’ during the pandemic, and it’s very exciting to be performing it live for the first time,” concludes Tartell.

Like many choirs, the Shireinu Choir of Long Island suspended in-person rehearsals from March 2019 through September 2021 for the health and well-being of its members.

The group remained together through zoom rehearsals and other musical programs that took the place of in-person singing.

Future engagements for the Shireinu Choir of Long Island include our debut per-

formance at the North American Jewish Choral Festival on July 12, and the choir has also been invited to perform The Star Spangled Banner at Citifield this summer on August 14.

The annual concert of the Shireinu Choir of Long Island will be held at the William A. Shine South High School, 341 Lakeville Road, Great Neck. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For additional information email info@shireinuchoirli.org or call 516-551-6228. To learn more about the choir and to hear past performances, visit www. shireinuchoirli.org.

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Homeowners concerned by the cost of remodeling a kitchen should know that there are ways to give kitchens a whole new feel without breaking the bank.

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buying a shed

1. Check your local building codes first. Before you accumulate building

materials or order a shed, be sure to know the ins and outs of shed codes. The codes may impact the shed’s placement, construction, the materials used, size, and numerous other factors. It’s much easier to amend plans beforehand than to face the hassle and expense after learning you did things incorrectly.

2. Choose placement wisely. Spend several days assessing the yard and thinking about the uses for the shed. If you plan to store pool floats and chemicals inside of the shed, it should be located close enough to the pool to be convenient. Look at the lay of the land. If there is a soggy patch of land that can turn swampy under the shed’s foundation, that is a poor location choice. If you need access to electricity, placing it far away from the house could necessitate running expensive wiring.

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Various factors should be considered before building or buying a shed. A storage shed can be a significant investment.

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Sunday, June 5, 2022 • 10 am – 5 pm

Celebrating Our Nautical Heritage and Environmental Awareness FREE ADMISSION + Craft Fair + Elixir Cruises on the Bay + Vendor Booths + Fire Boat + Children’s Fun Park and Fun Stage + Food Court + New Exhibit in Nautical Museum + Sports + Trolley + Much More!

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HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival is June 5 The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Town of North Hempstead will be presenting the 30th annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival on Sunday, June 5. All events officially begin at 10AM at the Town Dock and lower Main Street. Admission is free and there will be free parking at the train station and Manorhaven Park. The Admiral Sponsors of HarborFest are Anton Media Group and Blank Slate Media.

A big attraction is the HarborFest Craft Fair featuring over 70 quality craftspeople. Their booths will be located along lower Main Street, near the waterfront of Manhasset Bay, making it one of the most picturesque Craft Fairs on Long Island. The HarborFest Craft Fair is sponsored by Precision Work, Inc. Another attraction along Main Street is Art In The Park, organized and sponsored by The Art Guild and sponsored by Luria Design & Style. It features local artists displaying their work in Sunset Park, along the waterfront. They will have free Plein Air (outdoor) Painting instruction beginning at 1:30PM and a free “Fun With Clay” Workshop for children from 12PM to 1PM. Art in The Park will have Button Making Fun for all ages throughout the day.

As soon as you enter the dock, look for the Chamber of Commerce booth near the entrance. They will be selling reusable shopping bags and tee shirts with a very special design that celebrates the 30th Annual HarborFest. The commemorative tee shirts are not just collectibles, but are beautiful in quality and design. Wear them all summer long! The reusable tote bags can be used for all your HarborFest purchases and future shopping and are sponsored by the Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation.

Everyone is excited that the luxury yacht, Elixir, will be at HarborFest for the first time. On Saturday, June 4, Elixir will depart the Town Dock for two 40-minute Sunset Cruises at 6PM and 7PM. During HarborFest Dock Day, on Sunday, June 5, Elixir will depart hourly from 10AM to 5PM. Reservations for all cruises may be made online at LIBoatRentals.com/TryPortFirst. The cost for the cruises is $25 per adult and $15 for those 15 years and younger. Local historical information will be given to everyone aboard and sights of interest will be pointed out. The Elixir cruises are sponsored by Long Island Boat Rental.

A highly anticipated event is the demonstration of the Port Washington Fire Department’s Fire Boat. It will be moored off the Town Dock for HarborFest and the demonstrations are sure to be exciting for all the festival goers.

Many lucky visitors can catch a free ride on the picturesque Long Island Trolley, sponsored by the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (The BID.) The trolley will make a continuous loop from the train station to the festival area.

The large and popular HarborFest Family Fun Park is organized by The Parent Resource Center (PRC) and the Chamber of Commerce. Visit the PRC Fun Tent which always delights the children with lots of games and crafts. A highlight of the PRC activities will be a mini train - always a favorite! Oh My Goodness will have a special fun section for the littlest HarborFest visitors, and many Fun Park activities will be organized by other organizations and businesses to keep the kids happy all day! The Fun Park is sponsored by Southern Land Company.

The Fun Park also features free family entertainment all day on the Family Fun Stage.

To start the day, at 10:15, there will be a performance by the Rachel Blackburn Voice Studio. At 10:30, RuDanceNY kids will perform. At 11:00, there will martial art demonstrations by Blue Moon Taekwondo. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the “Talented Kids of Port Washington” show starting at 11:30. That is followed

by Olga Berest Dance Studio performances at 12:00, Bach to Rock at 12:30, Voice Academy at 2:00 and Goody’s Basement jazz band at 3:00.

The Family Fun Stage is sponsored by Anthony’s World of Floors, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Flatiron Pediatrics, Healthy Kids Pediatrics, Hogan Law Office, Mathnasium, Orangetheory Fitness, and Sheehan & Company CPA PC. On the Town Dock, there will be dozens of local merchants and organizations offering fine shopping and browsing, demonstrations, activities, giveaways, services and information.

As always, a main attraction will be HarborFest’s Fabulous Food Court. Port’s finest restaurants and organizations will present their specialties to feed the hungry crowds. There will be tasty lunch selections from Ayhan’s Shish Kebab, Ivory Kitchen, LI Festival Catering, the Manhasset Bay Sportsmen’s Club, Margarita’s Café, Rosie’s Food Truck, Waterzooi, The Wild Goose, and Yummy Gyro. For sweet treats you will find delicious choices from Ralph’s Italian Ices in the Food Court and Mel’s Ice Cream truck in Sunset Park, by the Art in the Park exhibits. Come hungry – you can feast all day at HarborFest!

HarborFest will showcase free live entertainment in front of the “Pride of Cow Bay” Tugboat Museum at the entrance to the Dock. RuDanceNY will kick off the entertainment at 10:30AM with demonstrations of beautiful Chinese dancing and more. Martial arts will take center stage with a World Tae Kwon Do demonstration at 11:30AM. At 12:00PM, Porch Light will offer fabulous entertainment, followed at 1:00PM by the great group Hat Trixx. The talented cast of the Red Stocking Revue will perform several fabulous numbers from Port’s favorite variety show, beginning at 2:00PM. Port’s popular singers, Lions of Winter, will take the mic at 3:00PM.

The Grand Finale performance will feature Port’s own Harmony Sky at 4PM. The HarborFest live entertainment is sponsored by BEB Capital.

The mission of HarborFest is to promote environmental awareness and the HarborFest Committee offers free Enviro-Expo booths to organizations that promote the mission. There will be fascinating new hands-on demonstrations, special displays about Manhasset Bay and up-to-date information and products. Grassroots Environmental Education has organized a timely environmental education project about the dangers of plastics. They are introducing their new initiative, called PUPS (picking up plastic stuff) in Port Washington. Look for their creative display in the Enviro-Expo area. The Environmental Education program is sponsored

by Fathoms Hotel & Marina, the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy and Total Dollar Insurance.

HarborFest’s very own Port Hole Pete will be at the helm of the “Pride of Cow Bay” Nautical Museum,” where a new exhibit, “Seasonal Sunsets of Manhasset Bay - A Collection of Sunset Photos by Jeff Stone” will be unveiled. The exhibit was curated by Debbie Greco Cohen (Strategic Planning & Communications) and contains spectacular photos of Port Washington’s famous sunsets. You can view the exhibit through the tugboat’s portholes. It will be on display throughout the coming year, beginning at HarborFest. The exhibit is sponsored by Bayside Tax & Wealth.

HarborFest is made possible by the Town of North Hempstead, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, and the Admiral Sponsorships of Anton Media Group and Blank Slate Media. In addition to all the sponsors mentioned above, major HarborFest sponsors are: Anthony’s World of Floors, Captain Steve Sailing, Dance Arts Centre, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Lisa Donatelli – LRES, Kelly Farrell – New York Life, FAST Sports Camp, Happy Montessori School, Hogan Law Office, Home Run Electric, Island Chimney Service, New York State Senator Anna Kaplan, Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington, Long Island Builders, Lorber/Hoffman Team Realtors, Kenneth S. Magida Esq., My Spectrum School, Orangetheory Fitness, Port Washington Calendar, Port Washington Federal Credit Union, Power Home Remodeling, Project HELP Long Island, Gan Shalom - RSNS, Ruvio Law Firm, Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Scheinman Realty, Sheehan & Company CPA PC, Stewy’s Factory Outlet, St. Francis Hospital, Toms Point Marina, Total Dollar Insurance, Valley Bank, Vincent Smith General Store, Zelik Ziegelbaum RPT. The Chamber of Commerce gives special thanks to The Art Guild, Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace, CancerCare’s “Red Stocking Revue,” Grassroots Environmental Education, Oh My Goodness, PAL, the Parent Resource Center, the Port Washington Fire Department, the Port Washington Police District, the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Highway Dept., Town of North Hempstead Dept. of Parks and Recreation, and the Village of Baxter Estates.

Admission to HarborFest is free. There is free parking and free Town shuttle buses and a BID trolley at the LIRR station and Manorhaven Park. For additional information about HarborFest, call the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce at (516) 883-6566, email office@pwcoc. org, visit pwcoc.org or visit us on Facebook.

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HarborFest = HarborFeast Everyone loves festivals and looks forward to having a tasty lunch or snack at the food booths. HarborFest’s Fabulous Food Court does not disappoint! This year you can look forward to wonderful and diverse selections brought to you by Port’s own restaurants and organizations. Ivory Kitchen, Margarita’s Café and Waterzooi will debut at HarborFest with delicious food you don’t usually find at festivals. Ayhan’s Shish Kebab will be back with their famous Mediterranean specialties. The Wild Goose will return to HarborFest with perfect lobster rolls. Yummy Gyro will cook up tasty tacos and grilled corn.

Long Island Festival Catering will offer steak sandwiches, French fries and other popular festival food. Rosie’s Food Truck will return with gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. The Manhasset Bay Sportsmen’s Club will be offer-

ing tasty shrimp cocktail and “pickles on a stick.”

In addition to lunch, there are options for dessert and treats at HarborFest. Ralph’s Italian Ices will return with ice cold treats in many flavors. In addition, Mel’s Ice Cream Truck will return to Sunset Park, near the Art in the Park Tent.

If you have ever been to HarborFest, you know the Food Court is unique among festivals because it offers both quality and diversity. If you are looking for a gourmet lunch or snack on the waterfront of beautiful Manhasset Bay, HarborFest is the place to be!

The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce has lined up a Food Court that is sure to please everyone. Whether your taste runs to traditional festival food or to more unique cuisine, bring your appetite and get ready to feast all day at HarborFest on June 5!

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Port Washington’s 30th Annual

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FESTIVAL

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A celebration of our nautical heritage on the waterfront of beautiful Manhasset Bay, in order to enhance public awareness of the need to protect and preserve this precious asset.

(Fee for cruises)

Town Dock and lower Main Street, Port Washington, L.I., NY EVENTS:

CRAFT SHOW, 70+ VENDORS SAILS ABOARD THE YACHT ELIXIR HOURLY FROM 10AM TO 5PM FIRE BOAT DEMONSTRATIONS ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TUGBOAT: 10:30AM: RuDanceNY 11:30AM: World Taekwondo Demonstration 12:00PM: Porch Light 1:00PM: Hat Trixx 2:00PM: Red Stocking Revue 3:00PM: Lions of Winter 4:00PM: Harmony Sky CHILDREN’S FUN PARK: Games, mini train, crafts, sports, science fun FAMILY FUN STAGE: 10:15 AM: Rachel Blackburn Voice Studio 10:30 AM: RuDanceNY Dance Studio 11:00 AM: Blue Moon Taekwondo 11:30 PM: “Talented Kids of Port Washington” 12:00 PM: Olga Berest Dance Studio 12:30 PM: Bach to Rock 2:00 PM: Voice Academy 3:00 PM: Goody’s Basement Jazz Band

ENVIRO-EXPO ART IN THE PARK DISPLAYS AND WORKSHOPS: 12:00PM: “Fun With Clay” Workshop for Children 1:30PM: Plein Air (Outdoor) Painting ALL DAY: BUTTON MAKING NEW NAUTICAL EXHIBIT IN TUGBOAT MUSEUM: “Seasonal Sunsets of Manhasset Bay” by Jeff Stone FABULOUS FOOD COURT WITH “A TASTE OF PORT WASHINGTON” MERCHANT AND ORGANIZATION BOOTHS AND EXHIBITS PAL BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL CONTESTS KAYAKING AND PADDLE BOARDING MUCH MORE!

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SUNSET CRUISE ABOARD THE ELIXIR Saturday, June 4, 6pm and 7pm

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Family Fun Day at HarborFest on June 5 The fun begins early for the 30th annual HarborFest Dock Day on Sunday, June 5. At 10:00 AM, the Chamber of Commerce and the Parent Resource Center will open the Family Fun Park on the Town Dock. There will be activities and entertainment all day, sponsored by Southern Land Company.

Plus, there is more fun at Art in the Park in Sunset Park.

The Parent Resource Center will have a mini train ride and exciting games, crafts and activities in the Fun Tent. Oh My Goodness will have a special fun section for the littlest HarborFest visitors, and many Fun Park activities will be organized by other organizations and businesses to keep the kids happy all day!

The Fun Park also features free family entertainment all day on the Family Fun Stage. To start the day, at 10:15, there will be a performance by the Rachel Blackburn Voice Studio. At 10:30, RuDanceNY kids will perform. At 11:00, there will martial art demonstrations by Blue Moon Taekwondo.

Everyone is looking forward to seeing the “Talented Kids of Port Washington” show starting at 11:30. That is followed by Olga Berest Dance Studio performances at 12:00, Bach to Rock at 12:30, Voice Academy at 2:00 and Goody’s Basement jazz band at 3:00.The Family Fun Stage is sponsored

by Anthony’s World of Floors, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Flatiron Pediatrics, Healthy Kids Pediatrics, Hogan Law Office, Mathnasium, Orangetheory Fitness, and Sheehan & Company CPA PC. One of the most exciting things for kids of all ages will be demonstrations of the Port Washington Fire Department’s Fire

Boat. It will be moored in Manhasset Bay, off the Town Dock, for all to see.

If you want a taste of nostalgia, the whole family can catch a free ride on the North Fork Trolley, sponsored by the Greater Port Washington BID. The Trolley will serve as one of the shuttles to take people between the train station and the Town Dock.

For budding artists, Art In The Park will have a special free workshop for children called “Fun With Clay” from 12PM to 1PM. They will also have button making all day.

Art In The Park is organized by The Art Guild and sponsored by The Art Guild and Luria Design & Style.

Kids and their families can take a 40-minute cruise around beautiful Manhasset Bay on the luxury yacht Elixir. Cruises leave hourly from 10AM to 5PM. The Elixir is sponsored by Long Island Boat Rentals.

Grassroots Environmental Education has organized a timely environmental education project for HarborFest about the problems created by plastics in our world.

There will lots of learning opportunities for multiple age levels. Look for their green exhibit in the Enviro-Expo section. The Environmental Education program is sponsored by the Fathoms Hotel & Marine, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy and Total Dollar Insurance.

Families can browse the craft and merchant booths and satisfy their hunger at the Fabulous Food Court. HarborFest offers tons of fun for everyone, so come to the Town Dock on Sunday, June 5 and plan to spend the whole day! For more information about HarborFest, call the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce at 883-6566, email office@pwcoc.org or visit www.pwcoc.org.

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Rachel Blackburn Voice Studio RuDanceNY Dance Studio Blue Moon Taekwondo “Talented Kids of Port Washington” Olga Berest Dance Studio Bach to Rock Voice Academy Goody’s Basement Jazz Band Sponsored by:

Anthony’s World of Floors Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Douglas Elliman Real Estate Flatiron Pediatrics Healthy Kids Pediatrics Hogan Law Office Mathnasium Orangetheory Fitness Sheehan & Company, CPA, PC

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34 Cedar Lane | Sands Point | 3 BR, 4.5 BA | $3,800,000 | Offering versatility, comfort, and catering to the needs of its inhabitants, this is a home designed to celebrate modern life. Each room is generous in size with amenities that balance style and functionality. Web # 3393594.

Maggie Keats

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O 516.944.2879 M 516.449.7598 mkeats@elliman.com

241 Nassau Avenue | Manhasset | 4 BR, 1.5 BA | $1,549,000 | Perfectly located in close proximity to all, classic Munsey Park Colonial has been beautifully redone with an eye for style and functionality. Lots of living space and stunning oversized property. Don’t miss! Web# 3398106

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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS

ANTHONY’S WORLD OF FLOORS

Anthony’s World of Floors has been owned and operated by the Garofalo family since 1972. Three generations strive to ensure quality, reliability, and expert craftsmanship. Under the guidance of Anthony Garofalo, Anthony’s World of Floors has become a household name in its community. The business and the Garofalo family believe in giving back to the community that supports it. This close-knit family and company have built a reputation they are proud of.

The Port Washington News is proud to have served and helped the businesses of Port Washington and its community for 115 years. The Port News has established itself as a weekly part of the Port residents’ lives covering everything from village board meetings to school board meetings to the civic associations. The newspaper is bursting with the latest news from community groups, as well as details on what’s happening at the Port Washington Public Library, the Senior Center, Sands Point Preserve, Landmark on Main Street and elsewhere.

And, of course, Port’s children are featured in our issues: their accomplishments in athletics, academics and philanthropy. The Port Washington News is your best source for accurate information on Port’s issues, events and people, as well as a great place to get values and information on your favorite local merchants. The Port Washington News is proud to be an Admiral Sponsor of HarborFest helping to promote and support the event since it began in 1990. Feel free to visit the new website at www.portwashington-news.com.

BLANK SLATE MEDIA

Blank Slate Media is the publisher of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers including the Port Washington Times, the new newspaper of Port Washington, as well as our website – theisland360.com. The newspapers and website provide professionally written, professionally edited coverage focused on each community – from schools to village government, from sports to entertainment, to everything in between. They also provide the most cost-effective way for businesses, professionals and service to reach their audience. You can reach us at 516.307.1045 x201. Editorial submissions can be made to news@theisland360.com.

You can also mail us at 22 Planting Field Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577.

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DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Now, more than ever, buyers and sellers are looking for a partner to help them navigate their real estate transactions. Despite market demand and increased client expectations, our local real estate advisors consistently deliver a high-quality experience. It’s not just about where we can take you, it’s about how we get there together. 100 Years Strong.

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HarborFest is a celebration of all the best that Port Washington has to offer. With such an impressive array of vendors, entertainment, food and shopping assembled on the waterfront, there’s truly something for every member of the family to enjoy. That is why I am so excited that HarborFest is back after a two-year absence and am proud to sponsor of this wonderful event. I applaud the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce for their dedication to supporting our small businesses and strengthening the entire Port community.”

Book a private sailing charter with Captain Steve, taking 6 guests on his 34 ft Beneteau Oceanis Sailboat “Sales Call”. You will have the opportunity to tour Manhasset Bay and the Long Island Sound, learn to sail, dock and dine, anchor, swim and chill. Enter online www.captainstevesailing.com or stop LISA DONATELLI, LRES BAYSIDE TAX & WEALTH by our booth for a chance to win a free sailCongratulation to the Port Washington Bayside Tax & Wealth offers full-service ing excursion or valuable discounts on any Chamber of Commerce on HarborFest’s 30th finance management in one neat, highly- excursion. 516-902-9099 Anniversary! Special, popular events like this effective package for a nominal annual fee excite a lifetime of enthusiasm for our fabuthat reaps greater rewards for our clients. lous town. Let me help you find your perfect DANCE ARTS CENTRE For financial planning, investment manageAt Dance Arts Centre our goal is to en- “Port” home. Lisa.Donatelli@elliman.com ment, tax preparation, and estate planning, visit baysidetaxandwealth.com or call 516- rich our students’ lives through dance and SPONSORS CONTINUED ON PAGE 36 500-1248 for more information or to sched- movement as well as to inspire a love of dancing! We ask our students to challenge ule a free consultation. themselves by learning something new and watch them enjoy their individual sense of BEB CAPITAL achievements as they succeed!

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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE

Douglas Elliman is one of the largest independent residential brokerages in the United States with approximately 7,000 agents in over 100 offices nationwide. Moreover, Douglas Elliman has a strategic alliance with Knight Frank Residential for business in the worldwide luxury markets spanning 60 countries and six continents. We have the reach and the resources to promote your property from coast to coast and around the globe.

KELLY FARRELL, AGENT AND REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE WITH NEW YORK LIFE

Protecting your family, your future, and you through the use of strategic planning. We specialize in individual and group life, long term care, and disability insurance as well as retirement rollovers and strategies, and child education savings. Stop by to learn how we can help you reach your financial goals. 631561-5086 kafarrell@ft.newyorklife.com

FAST SPORTS CAMP

FAST Sports Camp at Port Washington PAL is a summer program for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade to enjoy “all sports all day!” Our program is best described as “Sports” meets “Phys Ed” meets “Summer Camp Games” - every day we focus on fun, building confidence and promoting a passion for physical recreation by including athletic development drills, fun challenges and tournament style gameplay in ALL sports!! Additionally, FAST daily “challenges” and weekly “special events” (i.e. Color Clash) are infused into our program throughout the summer to keep the program fresh, fun and have our campers feeling like they’re always having a blast!

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FATHOMS HOTEL & MARINA

Fathoms is an intimate six room waterfront hotel directly on exquisite Manhasset Bay. 300’ pier and Marina. Come by train, car or boat. Free parking and continental breakfast included. Walk to most everything Port Washington has to offer, but feel a million miles away. (516) 883-4800. www.fathomshotel.com

FLATIRON PEDIATRICS

Flatiron Pediatrics, originally started in NYC in 2014, is now serving patients and families in the heart of Port Washington. We are accepting new patients, ages 0-21 years, and we look forward to meeting you! We accept most major insurances. Please call us for more information! 516 588 3888. www.flatironpediatrics.com

GAN SHALOM - RSNS

Be a part of our modern, Jewish, caring, connected community! Gan Shalom Summer camp and fall classes for ages 6 mos-4yrs now open! For more information about RSNS synagogue membership or school enrollment, please call 516-627-6274 or visit our website: www.RSNS.org

HAPPY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

For over fifty years, the Happy Montessori School has provided the essentials of quality education for young children: support, predictability, warmth, and acceptance, in the context of intellectually-stimulating, enriching activities.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Madeline Pugliese and Dr. Naomi Jackman welcome Dr. Laurence Miller to Healthy Kids Pediatrics. They are board certified pediatricians specializing in newborns, infants, children and adolescents. They are affiliated with Northwell Health, Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center and NYU Winthrop.

The office is located at 211 Main Street. Office hours are by appointment. They can be reached at 516 944-8555.

HOGAN LAW OFFICE

Hogan Law Office, P.C. provides comprehensive personal and professional legal services in the areas of business, real estate, estate planning, and long-term care planning.

Located on Main Street in Port Washington, Hogan Law Office, P.C. is proud to support HarborFest 2022 and invite our neighbors to call for an appointment at 516-274-3250 or check us out at www.hoganlawpc.com. Happy Summer!

HOME RUN ELECTRIC

Home Run Electric is owned and operated by Giuseppe Di Bartolomeo. We are a full service electrical company that is able to service your electrical needs for the home, office or business. We have 5 crews that service the Port Washington area daily. Visit our new Kohler generator showroom at 1146 Port Washington Blvd., and our main office at 12 Maple Street, Port Washington, NY 11050.

516-708-1666

ISLAND CHIMNEY SERVICE

Island Chimney Service cleans gas, oil, fireplaces, woodstoves, does masonry work, repointing, liners, caps, crowns, flashing, tarring, chase covers, housings. We are fully licensed and insured. Our clients like you have made us “Heights Above The Rest.”

ANNA KAPLAN FOR NYS SENATE

Senator Anna Kaplan is a former child refugee who has devoted her life to public service as a way of giving back to the country that has given her so much. Now serving in her second term as a New York State Senator representing the 7th Senate District, including the Northwest portion of Nassau County, Anna is fighting hard for Long Island and delivering results for our community on important issues like funding our schools, middle class tax relief, women’s rights, and keeping our communities safe. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business, Senator Kaplan has been a leading voice and a strong advocate standing up for New York’s small business community.

KIWANIS CLUB OF MANHASSET PORT WASHINGTON

Why join Kiwanis? We believe children and their communities benefit from the efforts of a dedicated group of caring and hands-on volunteers. Contact Kathy Levinson for more information. Kathylevinson@yahoo.com

LONG ISLAND BOAT RENTALS

Long Island Boat Rentals offers bareboat rentals, captained rentals, semi-private powerboat training classes, standard yacht charters for up to 6 guests and yacht charters for up to 24 guests on their luxury party yacht, Elixir. Frequent renters can save 15% when they rent 5 times or more during the same season. LIBR represents Carefree Boat Club with reciprocity at over 80 clubs in the US. Located at Inspiration Wharf in Port Washington, call or text 516-761-0840 or visit LIBoatRentals.com.

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Douglas Elliman Is Your Market Leader

Diane Andersen M 516.695.2400

Long Island in Sold Units, Ranked #1 onVolume and Agent Count *

$51+ Billion

Roberta Falco M 917.692.5611

in Closed National Sales*

Nationwide 100+ Offices

Eva Lee M 516.859.1887

Global Reach

to 60 Countries with our exclusive Knight Frank partnership

Douglas Elliman is one of the largest residential brokerages in the United States with approximately 7,000 agents in over 100 offices nationwide.

Moreover, Douglas Elliman has a strategic global alliance with London-based Knight Frank Residential for business in the worldwide luxury markets spanning 60 countries and six continents.

We have the reach and resources to promote your property from coast to coast and across the globe.

We know what moves you.

Connect with us today.

© 2022 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. *ALL COMPANY BRANCHES INCLUDED, SOLD UNITS CLOSED IN NASSAU, SUFFOLK AND QUEENS WITH A TITLE DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31,2021 IN A COMPARISON OF INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED AND OPERATED REAL ESTATE COMPANIES. BASED ON RESIDENTIAL, CONDO/COOP, LAND AND COMMERCIAL SALES. SOURCE: MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF LI. 2021.

Roya Neissani M 516.330.6321

Rachel Sha M 516.680.2189

Dawn Wands M 516.978.6939

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Jill Berman M 516.375.9101

Sabrina Casey M 516.319.9444

Dominic D’Annunzio M 516.458.0261

Lauren DeSantolo M 516.426.9242

Lisa Donatelli M 516.987.2542

Patricia Erker M 516.946.3122

Alexa Froccaro M 516.972.0093

Kimberly Fuchs M 516.840.8196

Evelyn Gabriel M 516.761.3933

Adam Harris M 516.524.0469

Panagiota (Penny) Katsigiorgis M 917.749.4620

Maggie Keats M 516.449.7598

Cynthia Magazine M 516.456.9913

Laura McLaughlin M 516.633.5635

Jeremy Michaels M 516.398.5957

Madeline Moritz M 516.242.3229

Christine Muccini M 516.606.2086

Lucille Rabinowitz M 516.972.1038

Irene (Renee) Rallis M 516.241.9848

Amy Rosenberg M 917.226.7451

Gabrielle Roth-Zofchak M 516.642.1320

Maria Rovegno M 516.729.2413

Moneesha Sani M 516.526.6200

Alexis Siegel M 201.207.9435

Tamar Silbert M 516.815.2553

Daniel Simonelli M 212.785.5165

Jeffrey Stone M 917.741.8294

Jennifer Tesman M 516.729.1817

Patricia Venditti M 516.852.2335

Dorothy Waxman M 516.361.0605

Elinore West M 516.428.4674

Eileen O’Sullivan Branch Manager M 347.351.6359

Fraser Murray M 516.416.1267

Port Washington Office 475 Port Washington Boulevard | 516.883.5200 | elliman.com

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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS

LONG ISLAND BUILDERS

Long Island Builders, LLC - Bridging Business & Technology. http://www.LongIslandBuilders.com

LORBER/HOFFMAN TEAM

Real estate is about more than just the property, it’s about the people who make it a home. We’re Your Key to making the right move for you! Give us a call for a free, no obligation consultation 516-331-1280 or visit our website LHTEAMLI.COM

LURIA DESIGN & STYLE

Luria Design & Style, LLC. is an established full-service interior design firm, known for its imagination, creativity, realistic design expertise and the unique ability to get projects done on time and within budget. Projects include full residential homes to complete commercial businesses, serving the greater New York metropolitan area to the east end of Long Island.

KENNETH S. MAGIDA, ESQ.

The Law Office of Kenneth S. Magida provides individualized legal representation in all real property, business and trust and estate matters.

MATHNASIUM

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS PORT WASHINGTON

Mathnasium is your neighborhood math learning center that teaches kids math in a way that makes sense to them.

Our experienced math instructors deliver a customized learning plan designed to address each student’s needs, whether they started out behind or are already ahead in math. Our instruction approach goes beyond traditional math tutoring to develop understanding and build a love for math.

Find us at 938 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY - 11050, or call us at (516) 400-6284 to schedule your free assessment today!

Come try the best one hour workout for FREE* at Orangetheory Fitness Port Washington. We invite you down to take a studio tour and learn more about the scientifically designed, heart rate-based Orangetheory Fitness workout that’s fun, addictive and proven effective. Call us today at 516-3024044 or visit the studio to sign up for your first class for FREE! 1013 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington. OrangetheoryFitness. com *FREE class for first timers is for local residents only !

MY SPECTRUM SCHOOL/CENTER

PORT WASHINGTON CALENDAR

Innovative private school chartered by NYS Dept. of Education and a high quality Early Childhood Center licensed by Office of Children and Family Services. Based on Harvard University Project Spectrum and Dr. H. Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence. Under the direction of Dr. Linda DAgostino Ed. D., M.S., M.A., M. S. The enriched inclusive learning environment is designed to ignite the imagination, inspire self-confidence and instill a lifelong love of learning in all children attending Preschool, Prekindergarten, After-School, STEAM Summer Camp, Workshops. My Spectrum School/Center won BEST Child Care and BEST STEAM Summer Camp Nassau County 2021.

516.883.8035 www.myspectrumschool.com info@myspectrumschool. com 11 Sintsink Dr. E. Port Washington, NY 11050

The Port Washington Calendar lets you know what events are available for you NEXT MONTH.! This is the beginning of our 15th year of providing a comprehensive list of 200 to 250 upcoming events, meetings, activities and gatherings of importance for residents and visitors alike. Our Distribution through retailers, restaurants, financial institutions, supermarkets and other high traffic locations keeps our costs low and gets your message to the folks who shop and dine In Port.

A growing list of advertisers has recognized the response, readership and SHOP LOCAL orientation of the PW Calendar. The PW Calendar is now available via email at Dave@PWCalendar.com. Simply type “Free Sub” in the subject line. The Port Washington Calendar is Everywhere!

PORT WASHINGTON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Port Washington Federal Credit Union (PWFCU) is a community based financial institution, located on Middle Main Street in Port Washington. The office plus ATM is complete with a service-oriented staff. The Savings and Loan banking products are federally insured and our rates are benefit to our consumer/ members. The motto: “We welcome those who live, work or worship in Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, Great Neck and the employees of the Town of North Hempstead”.

This means: PWFCU actively helps individuals make wise choices and saves them money. Call: 516-883-3537, or visit: www.pwfcu. org.

POWER HOME REMODELING

Power Home Remodeling is a residential home remodeling company with an emphasis on energy efficiency, offering custom built windows, doors, roofing & siding. Based out of Chester PA with an office in Melville and 14 other satellite locations across the country.

PRECISION WORK

PRECISION WORK, located at 75 Harbor Road, Port Washington, is a wholesale distributor of Outdoor Power Equipment . Precision distributes Walker Mowers, Classen & EcoLawn Power Equipment throughout 12 States from Maine to Michigan. Precision is the largest Walker Mower distributor in the world and recently celebrated its 56th year in business In Port Washington.

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BONNIE’S LISTINGS & SALES PENDING SOLD

20Corchaug Hillpark Avenue 11 Avenue

GreatWashington, Neck, NY | List Port NYPrice: | List $147,000 Price: $780,000

PENDING SOLD

131 Chapel Road

TAKI NG TH E H EL M THROUGH REAL ESTAT E

27 West Drive

Port Washington, NY | List Price: $829,000

SOLD

131 Chapel Road

Manhasset, NY | List Price: $2,499,999

My treasure throughout the past 50 years is BECAUSE OF YOU. I am grateful for the special relationships we’ve shared along the way.

Sands Point, NY

MLS# 3314053 | List Price: $7,575,000

Yvonne (Bonnie) Doran

Gold Circle of Excellence Hall of Fame Associate Real Estate Broker 516.627.4440, c.516.729.5663 bonniedoran@danielgale.com

Sands Sands Point, Point,NY NY

MLS# MLS# 3266169 3397349| |List ListPrice: Price:$18,000,000 $9,500,000

danielgale.com

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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PROJECT HELP LONG ISLAND

The mission of Project HELP Long Island is to create Awareness for Mental Health & Wellness, and help educate individuals & families on substance abuse and where to go for help.

RUVIO LAW FIRM

The Ruvio Law Firm is a boutique firm practicing Real Estate in Port Washington and throughout the state of New York. Whether a first timer or a more seasoned buyer or seller, Melissa Ruvio will guide you through your transaction with patience, diligence and care.

SANDS POINT CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION

The Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a beautiful state of the art skilled nursing facility located at 1440 Port Washington Blvd. It features the highest quality personalized care and comprehensive services and is a perfect fit for anyone in need of subacute, rehabilitative or long-term care. Personalized attention combined with the expertise of a professional team of health care providers offers residents a uniquely superior level of care.

SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY

The Sands Point Preserve on the original Guggenheim Estate embodies the grandeur and elegance that define the Gold Coast period of the early 20th century, when prominent American families built great mansions on large estates as summer retreats along the Long Island Sound. Sands Point was the famed “East Egg” of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.”

Today, the magnificent 216-acre park, including its historic mansions and the Phil Dejana Learning Center, is owned by Nassau County, NY, and is maintained and operated by the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Conservancy provides yearround educational and cultural programs, seasonal celebrations, mansion tours, fitness activities as well as private/corporate event services and film/TV location sites and facilities.

SCHEINMAN REALTY

Scheinman Realty is a local husband and wife team who develop, operate and manage residential and commercial real estate. They started their business to encourage all people to “Come home to Port” by responding to the modern day needs of Port Washington residents and businesses.

SHEEHAN & COMPANY, CPA, PC (516) 883-5510

SOUTHERN LAND COMPANY

Southern Land Company is a Nashvillebased real estate developer focused on luxury single-family and multifamily communities. With a national footprint, Southern Land Company is currently developing communities in Garden City, Hauppauge, and White Plains. A largescale project focused on the environmental remediation of Hempstead Harbor, the addition of public amenities, and a 176-unit luxury apartment community is planned for Port Washington at 145 West Shore Road.

STEWY’S FACTORY OUTLET

Stewy’s Factory Outlet buys brand name clothing directly from factories overseas.

Men’s, Women’s and Children’s activewear at Crazy low prices. I can’t advertise the brands that I have bc I’m buying them direct from the factory. 107 Manorhaven Blvd.

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL is offering free Blood Pressure Screening at HarborFest. Join us for informative heart healthy information and an opportunity to discuss your Cardiac Health concerns with a Registered Cardiac Nurse. --See you there!

TOMS POINT MARINA

1 Sagamore Hill Drive. 883-6630.

TOTAL DOLLAR INSURANCE

Total Dollar Insurance is a full service Insurance Agency located in Port Washington, NY, licensed in all 50 states, providing professional guidance and advice to homeowners, business owners and boat owners since 1969.

We represent A rated Insurance Companies to provide our clients with the best options for their insurance needs. Our Personal Lines division specializes in custom-designed insurance protection for your particular lifestyle, assets and risks for Home, Secondary Residences, Auto, Flood Insurance, Private Collections, Umbrella & Course of Construction solutions. 1 Pleasant Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 883-1555, https://totaldollar. com

VALLEY BANK

As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with approximately $50 billion in assets, including our recent acquisition of Bank Leumi USA. Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed. Valley operates many convenient branch locations and commercial banking offices across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California, and Illinois, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs. Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley’s corporate citizenship philosophy.

Go to www.valley.com or call our Customer Care Center at 800-522-4100.

VINCENT SMITH GENERAL STORE

Vincent Smith General Store at 189 Main St. is an extension of the Vincent Smith School vocational program, helping non-college-bound students explore various job options for life after high school. Vincent Smith is a private, 1st-12th grade school in Port Washington, specializing in learning disabilities like dyslexia and challenges like school reluctance & ADHD. They offer small classes, special ed certified teachers, and OT, reading, and speech therapy. Tel. 516-365-4900 website: vincentsmithschool.org

ZELIK ZIEGELBAUM, RPT

Zelik Ziegelbaum Physical Therapy is a 2 generation (Father/Son) local Port Washington family business helping Port feel better for over 35 years. We treat patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics including post surgery, athletic injuries, neurological cases, auto and work related trauma and patients with direct access. We accept most major medical insurance - Call 516-944-8798 for an appointment!

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Enjoy a historical tour of the Gold Coast Waters Join Long Island Boat Rentals (LIBR) at HarborFest and experience our inaugural “History Tour of Manhasset Bay’s Gold Coast” aboard the Elixir. Sit in luxury during our escorted tour while learning about the Pan Am Clippers (seaplanes) that took off for Bermuda and Europe; John Philip Sousa’s home; the Sands Point Hotel and Beacon Towers, as well as the historic mining of “Cow Bay sand” that built the sidewalks, subways, and the skyline of Manhattan! And bring home a beautiful free memento of the tour - an historical pictorial map of the waters and sights around the Cow Neck Peninsula. The contents of the map and tour information are provided courtesy of the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society.

LI Boat Rentals, Long Island’s premier boating service, will be offering hourly cruises around Manhasset Bay on Elixir the Saturday night (6 and 7 PM) before HarborFest and all-day Sunday (10-5!)

Step aboard the custom designed, luxury party yacht and enjoy the Gold Coast mansions while experiencing history through your free pictorial map. LIBR is offering early reservations $5 off cruise tickets using the promo code “HarborFest”. Elixir, a private luxury yacht

for parties and events of up to 24 guests, is based in Port Washington and services the Tri-State area waters.

Don’t be disappointed on a sell-out - Purchase advance tickets on-line for the special HarborFest Historical Elixir cruises at www.LI-

BoatRentals.com/TryPortFirst. Use the promo-code “Harborfest” for any discounts available at the time you sign up!

Sound, dropping anchor at local beaches for swimming and playing on floats or upgrade your event with stand-up paddle boards or a deluxe inflatable couch for loungThe Elixir Luxury Party Yacht ing on the water. Elixir offers the Private charters of Elixir can perfect backdrop for memorable take you for a tour of Long Island photos, including NYC skyline

views. Take a tour around the island of Manhattan and enjoy a selfie with Lady Liberty! Elixir charters include waters, soft drinks, iced tea, and mixers. The Elixir works with local caterers, delis and liquor stores for provisioning light bites, wine, and liquors. Elixir is one of a kind, offering a once in a lifetime experience for a Gold Coast yacht charter.

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PUPS is coming to HarborFest The HarborFest 2022 Environmental Education program, created every year by Port Washington-based non-profit Grassroots Environmental Education, will draw attention to the growing crisis of single-use plastic waste polluting every corner of our earth. Using the name PUPS (Picking Up Plastic Stuff), kids will help clean up our town and keep plastic from going into our surrounding waters. Remembering the original slogan of HarborFest celebrations, “Today’s the Day to Save The Bay,” fifth grade students will engage in hands-

on clean ups and social media campaigns, as well as creating an educational display.

Adults involved with scouts, sports teams and school clubs, along with civic organizations, are encouraged to stop by the booth and get information about starting a PUPS Program.

Kits with cotton “PUPS” gloves, bags and information sheets will be offered.

For more information about PUPS and other programs from Grassroots Environmental Education, contact gee@grassrootsinfo. org.

The Art Guild offers workshops at Art in the Park The 15th Annual Art in the Park, sponsored by The Art Guild and Luria Design & Style, will be held during HarborFest on Sunday, June 5 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Sunset Park, next to the Town Dock on lower Main Street. There will be a free workshop for children, “Fun with Clay,” from 12:00 – 1:00 PM and beginning at 1:30 PM “Plein Air (Outdoor) Painting,” will offer participants of all ages the opportunity to paint on location

at this waterfront park with the guidance of an instructor. Button making for all ages is a fun activity that will be available throughout the day.

The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts. For further information about The Art Guild visit their website at www.theartguild.org or call 516 304-5797.

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10:00AM - 5:00PM

ENTERTAINMENT

SUN. 06.05.22

PRESENTED BY THE PORT WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE “PRIDE OF COW BAY” TUGBOAT MUSEUM 10:30AM: RuDanceNY 11:30AM: World Tae Kwon Do Demonstration 12:00PM: Porch Light 1:00PM: Hat Trixx 2:00PM: “Red Stocking Revue” 3:00PM: Lions of Winter 4:00PM: Harmony Sky

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“Seasonal Sunsets of Manhasset Bay” A collection of sunset photos by Jeff Stone

BY D E B B I E G R EC O C OH E N Port Washington resident Jeff Stone has captured Port Washington’s spectacular and ever-changing sunsets on Manhasset Bay in more than 3,000 photos over ten years and during every season. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeff shot four times more sunset photos than the previous five years combined. Residents anxiously awaited Jeff’s nearly nightly posting of one gorgeous sunset photo after another.

Mr. Stone has amassed so many sunset photos that he recently had a book published entitled, “Goodnight Port” in which he shares his love of sunsets. It was difficult for him to cull down from the 3,000+ sunset photos he has, but the book features over 170 sunset

images that highlight the natural beauty and serenity of Manhasset Bay. To showcase just a dozen of Jeff’s thousands of photos from his diverse portfolio, The Pride of Cow Bay Nautical Museum, which looks like a bright red tugboat located at the Town Dock, will present “Seasonal Sunsets of Manhasset Bay” By Jeff Stone. The exhibit celebrates the year-round beauty of Port Washington’s waters and skyline. Sponsored

by Bayside Tax & Wealth, the exhibit will be unveiled on June 5 as part of the 30th HarborFest celebration.

Be sure to visit the exhibit while at HarborFest or afterwards. The exhibit will be on display until next year’s celebration and is always “open” since the photos are viewed through the museum’s portholes and rear windows.

Two of the many dazzling sunset photos in this year’s Nautical Exhibit display by noted sunset photographer Jeff Stone.

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DOCK DAY AND CRAFT

FESTIVAL

SUN. 06.05.22 10AM - 5PM / FREE ADM Town Dock and lower Main Street, Port Washington, L.I., NY THE PORT WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROUDLY THANKS THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND ALL OF OUR SPONSORS WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED HARBORFEST 2022.

We Salute Their Community Spirit!

ADMIRAL SPONSORS ANTON MEDIA GROUP BLANK SLATE MEDIA REAR ADMIRAL SOUTHERN LAND COMPANY CAPTAIN SPONSOR PRECISION WORK LIEUTENANT SPONSORS BAYSIDE TAX & WEALTH BEB CAPITAL GREATER PORT WASHINGTON BID SANDS POINT CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION ENSIGN SPONSORS ANTHONY’S WORLD OF FLOORS DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE FATHOMS HOTEL & MARINA

FLATIRON PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS HOGAN LAW OFFICE LONG ISLAND BOAT RENTALS LURIA DESIGN & STYLE MATHNASIUM ORANGETHEORY FITNESS PORT WASHINGTON CALENDAR SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY SHEEHAN & COMPANY, CPA, PC THE ART GUILD TOTAL DOLLAR INSURANCE MATE SPONSORS CAPTAIN STEVE SAILING DANCE ARTS CENTRE NASSAU COUNTUY LEGISLATOR DELIA DE RIGGI-WHITTON LISA DONATELLI, LRES KELLY FARRELL - NEW YORK LIFE FAST SPORTS CAMP GAN SHALOM NURSERY SCHOOL - RSNS

HAPPY MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOME RUN ELECTRIC ISLAND CHIMNEY SERVICE ANNA KAPLAN FOR NYS SENATE KIWANIS CLUB OF MANHASSET- PORT WASHINGTON LONG ISLAND BUILDERS LORBER/HOFFMAN TEAM REALTORS KENNETH S. MAGIDA, ESQ. MY SPECTRUM SCHOOL PORT WASHINGTON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION POWER HOME REMODELING PROJECT HELP LONG ISLAND RUVIO LAW FIRM SCHEINMAN REALTY STEWY’S FACTORY OUTLET ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL TOMS POINT MARINA VALLEY BANK VINCENT SMITH GENERAL STORE ZELIK ZIEGELBAUM, RPT

THE PORT WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFERS SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Art Guild, Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace, CancerCare’s “Red Stocking Revue,” Grassroots Environmental Education, Nassau County Health Dept., Oh My Goodness, the Parent Resource Center, the Port Washington Fire Department, the Port Washington Police District, the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Town of North Hempstead Highway Dept., and the Village of Baxter Estates.

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FESTIVAL

SUN. 06.05.22 10AM - 5PM / FREE ADM Town Dock and lower Main Street, Port Washington, L.I., NY

HARBORFEST 2022 COMMITTEES

CHAIRWOMAN Debbie Greco-Cohen, Chamber President & Strategic Planning & Communications

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Katherine Crean, Apple Home Organization Lisa Donatelli, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Kathy Levinson, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce Drina Scheiber, The Bart Group ART IN THE PARK Lisa K. Grossman, The Art Guild Ilene Silberstein, The Art Guild CRAFT SHOW Drina Scheiber, The Bart Group Mitch Schwartz, Millenium Software CRUISES Bill Gordon, Long Island Boat Rental Kathryn Hunt, Long Island Boat Rental ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TUGBOAT Barbara Faticone, Cancer Care Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce ENVIRO-EXPO Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT Patti Wood, Grassroots Environmental Education FAMILY FUN STAGE Debbie Greco Cohen, Strategic Planning & Communications FOOD AND BEVERAGES Brian Kenny, LI Festival Catering Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce

FUN PARK Michael Bitalvo, Parent Resource Center Irene Candela, Oh My Goodness Margaret Elenis, Oh My Goodness Elizabeth Holzman, Parent Resource Center Erin Orr, Parent Resource Center GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT & COMMUNICATION Katherine Crean, Apple Home Organization Luigi DellaMonica Jimmy Orr Mitch Schwartz, Millenium Software

MARKETING & PUBLICITY Ally Deane, Port Washington News Marie Marcellino, Port Washington Calendar Ann Merfogel, Newsday and Newsday Media Group Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce Julie Prisco, Port Washington News Melissa Spitalnick, Blank Slate Media MEMBERS AT-LARGE Lisa Donatelli, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Stuart Herman, Twin Pines Laura Silver McGuire NAUTICAL MUSEUM EXHIBIT Debbie Greco Cohen, Strategic Planning & Communications NAUTICAL MUSEUM EXHIBIT Debbie Greco Cohen, Greco Integrated Communications PAL Stuart Leiblein

POLICE DISTRICT LIAISONS Sgt. Peter Griffith Detective Anthony Guzzello Sgt. Suzanne Petrizzo

TEE SHIRTS & TOTE BAGS Dave Beatus, Joy Products Richard Garofalo, Anthony’s World of Floors SIGNS AND BANNERS JB Meyer, Chief Signs SPONSORSHIPS Lisa Donatelli, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Kathy Levinson, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Bobbie Polay, Chamber of Commerce TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Kimberly Corcoran, Commissioner Department of Community Services Mariann Dalimonte, Councilwoman Jennifer DeSena, Supervisor Brian Devine, Supervisor’s Office Estefany Garay, Parks & Recreation Kelly Gillen, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Michael Kelly, Commissioner of the Department of Solid Waste Erin Molyneux, Councilwoman Dalimonte’s Office Harry Reed, Superintendent of the Highway Department TROLLEY Holly Byrne, Greater Port Washington BID VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Kathy Levinson, Douglas Elliman & Kiwanis

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do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe.

Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home improvement content on apps like YouTube has inspired many homeowners to tackle renovation projects around their homes. Taking such initiative is admirable, though it also can prove costly if homeowners end up biting off more than they can chew.

Home improvement videos and television shows have a tendency to oversimplify renovation projects, potentially giving homeowners a false sense of confidence in their DIY abilities. A concerted effort on the part of homeowners to determine if it’s best to renovate on their own or hire a professional should always be the first step of any renovation project. No two homeowners are the same, but the following three questions can help homeowners determine if DIY is their best option.

1. Can I afford to DIY?

Professional home improvement projects are costly for a variety of reasons. Materials can be costly, but so are the tools and labor necessary to do the job right. Homeowners may not have the tools necessary to complete complicated projects. Specialty tools can be expensive to purchase or even rent, and the cost of acquiring such tools should be included in any DIY project cost estimates. Labor also factors heavily into professional projects, and for good reason.

Talented contractors have unique skills that have been developed and perfected over many years. Those skills can ensure projects are completed quickly and correctly. Labor may seem costly, but such costs may ultimately prove to be a bargain compared to the cost of fixing DIY mistakes. Projects that are minor in scope and don’t require the use of potentially costly specialty tools may be better suited for weekend warriors than more complicated renovations.

2. Do I have the time?

Homeowners must determine how much time they have to complete a project before deciding to do it themselves. No one wants to spend months staring at an unfinished renovation project. Homeowners who are already pressed for time may not be able to complete projects in a timely fashion, which can make homes less comfortable and even less safe.

3. Can I pull this off?

DIY projects can instill homeowners with a sense of pride in their homes, but it’s imperative that homeowners considering the DIY option conduct an honest assessment of their skills. A lack of renovation experience does not necessarily mean a homeowner cannot successfully complete a DIY project. But in such instances, it may be best to start with small, straightforward projects and then gradually move up to bigger, more complicated projects as skills are fine tuned. And homeowners who have never been at their best with a hammer in hand should not be ashamed to leave the work to the professionals.

Television shows and online tutorials can make renovations appear easier than they actually are. Homeowners considering DIY renovations can ask themselves a handful of questions to determine if they’re ready for the challenge of renovating their homes on their own.

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From leaks to flooding to moisture problems like mold, water can wreak havoc on a home.

Basements or crawl spaces are areas of a home where water can do the most damage. Basements and crawl spaces tend to be the lowest-lying spots in a home, and therefore prime spots for water to enter. Water problems in these areas can contribute to the demise of the structural integrity of the foundation.

According to Olshan, a foundation solutions company, water can enter homes in numerous ways. Many building materials, including concrete, that seem solid at first glance actually are quite porous. As ground water collects around these materials, the weight of the accumulated water, called hydrostatic pressure, can weaken the materials, causing cracks where water can seep through. Water also can enter subterranean spaces through basement windows and gaps between footings and concrete slabs, or push up through foundation floors when homes are in areas with high water tables.

Remedying water issues in a home generally breaks down into two methodologies: exterior waterproofing and interior waterproofing. Depending on the cause and severity of the water issue, one or the other, or even both, may be recommended.

Exterior waterproofing

Exterior waterproofing aims to keep water away from and out of the home. The home improvement information resource DoItYourself.com says that exterior waterproofing generally includes the

application of a waterproofing agent to the concrete foundation. In addition, exterior waterproofing also could include excavation so a drainage system can be installed around the entire footing of the home.

Regrading a property and properly relocating gutters and downspouts can help with many water issues.

Interior waterproofing

When water in a basement or crawl space needs to be remediated indoors, a system to collect, drain and remove water may be necessary.

This can include sump pumps, drains, gravity discharge systems, and more. Moisture barriers, which can include special paints or products applied to the foundation walls and floor, also can help keep water from entering the space.

Moisture solutions

Keeping water out is only one part of the equation. Homeowners also need to manage moisture, like excessive humidity. A marriage of HVAC and waterproofing techniques may be necessary to improve air flow and remove humidity in the air.

While many homeowners have attempted to address water issues on their own, many times it is a job best left to the professionals. Because water penetration can have multifaceted causes, a professional can best assess the situation and create solutions that fit with homeowners’ budgets and needs.

The review and advice site Angie’s List suggests finding at least three waterproofing companies that offer both interior and exterior waterproofing services that can provide the best ideas for fixing the issue.

Improve storage at home

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Invest in storage beds

Storage beds typically feature cubbies or drawers within a platform-style bed frame. It’s a practical home storage solution, and does not require any building.

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National Public Radio says the average American home has nearly tripled in size during the last 50 years. Despite that, 10 percent of Americans still need to rent off-site storage, according to a report in The New York Times Magazine.

Self-storage facilities are one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate segments, and the Self Storage Association says there are more than 50,000 storage facilities in the U.S. alone. The commercial real estate company CBRE, Ltd., says there are roughly 3,000 selfstorage facilities across Canada, and 65 to 85 percent of self-storage tenants are residential users.

Improving storage at home can be a cost-effective alternative to renting storage space. With these easy tips, homeowners can maximize space immediately.

Utilize track storage systems Closets may be plentiful, but if not efficiently utilized, space may still seem lacking. Track closet storage systems often make greater use of closet space than traditional shelf and hanging rod systems.

Customizing closets using track systems or other modifications can improve utility of all closets in the house.

Maximize spaces by looking up and down for storage possibilities. Items that are not used frequently, such as seasonal decorations or travel suitcases, can be stored in high spaces. Shelving on walls can go as high as necessary and be put to use in awkward wall areas, such as in corners or under eaves.

Invest in storage benches/ottomans

A stopping area inside the front door replete with a storage bench can house shoes, umbrellas, hats, backpacks, and other items, keeping them tidy and out of sight.

In living rooms, look for chests or ottomans that are decorative and functional. Store throw blankets or board games inside.

Recess drawers or shelves

Gain more storage by recessing a chest of drawers into what is called the “knee wall” of homes that have sloped ceilings in attics and upstairs bedrooms. Utilize these short walls in an efficient manner by sinking drawers or shelves into them, without taking up floor space.

Rafter shelving

While in the attic (or a garage), add hanging shelves to rafters or exposed beams to create off-thefloor storage as well.

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A Trump correction: MAHA, not MAGA

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onald Trump supporters believed his catchy word slogan, “MAGA” for “Make America Great Again,” but just look around and what do you see? There’s not greatness. There’s HATE. Yes! H-A-T-E. Not G-R-E-A-T. Look at what hate has caused recently in cities like Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, NY. HATE. That was the real intention of what Trump wanted to do. To spread it around. He really didn’t give a damn about MAGA … M-A-G-A. Like him, it was FAKE. F-A-K-E. What he really meant was MAHA. — M-A-H-A. “MAKE AMERICA HATE AGAIN.” You don’t have to be a genius to see what Trump has done. He has turned American against American. MAHA. Not MAGA. Alongside 9/11, he’s now given us Jan. 6.Hate! Hate! Hate! And he loved every minute ofdoingit.

America is not supposed to be “The Land of Hate.” This is what Donald Trump has brought

upon us. We must stop “Make America Hate Again.”

This is not what America stands for. It’s what Donald Trump stands for.

Trump and his supporters, especially those in Congress, are in the process of destroying America and our democracy. His supporters in Congress all roll over like little obedient puppy dogs and obey their “great” leader’s commands. It’s time we also roll all of his rabid dogs in Congress out of office. We don’t need Trump and his followers who encourage and advocate hate.

We need leaders who will lead our country, to become great again. We need great Not hate. Let’s really make America great again and give Trump what he really wants: another term, but in jail. JA-I-L. Without bail. That should be one part of the Democrats’ game plan.

Alvin Goldberg Great Neck

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our opinion “Nassau GOP soft on domestic terrorism” is complete hogwash. One of the reasons I don’t subscribe to this paper is because it is anti-Republican and lacks balance. You spout white supremacists as though this is a real problem, but in reality is a complete fabrication. I don’t observe white supremacists burning down American cities as is the case with the communist Black Lives Matter and Antifa groups. These communist-inspired groups are responsible for billions of dollars worth of damage. Yet, why have they not been prosecuted? Now there’s a real problem.

You cite voter suppression as if this was another problem and. of course, it’s not.

What you call voter suppression is in reality strengthening voter identification laws.

If we are to keep elections sacrosanct, then only Americans citizens should be allowed to vote.

Your position on guns is completely moronic. Common sense would dictate that gun control laws don’t work and the reason is simple: They don’t affect the criminal. Gun control laws affect law-abiding citizens and their right to own firearms. These people are not the people committing the crimes. Also, red flag laws are un-constitutional because they allow for gun confiscation without due process of law.

It should be noted that the semi automatic AR-15 is not the weapon of choice for mass shooters. If politicos were serious in stopping these reprehensible shootings, then they would eliminate gun free zones, have armed personnel in schools and fund the construction of more mental hospitals to house the mentally ill. It should also be noted that the majority of these shooters are mentally ill or have a left-wing indoctrination. One must really understand that guns don’t kill people, people kill people and it is those people that need to punished. The goal here is to disarm American citizens not to protect people.

As for bail reform you have to be joking.

See: https://nypost.com/2021/02/14/chicagos-bail-reforms-clearly-increased-crime/ You cite the Jan 6 debacle and got it wrong again. If you recall Trump offered Pelosi the use of the National Guard and she declined. Why? It seems that the more information coming out about this hoax, the more it looks like it was preplanned and now it seems that the FBI was involved. What about Ashley Babbitt, innocent woman, nonthreatening and shot by a black cop? Where is justice for her?

It’s unfortunate that we do not have a free press any longer because all we have in the mainstream media is communist propaganda and publications like yours that do a disservice to America. The problem with leftwing rhetoric is that it is usually false and demagogic in nature. In case you have not noticed, the Democratic Party is no longer Democrat. They are the Socialist/Communist Party of America and this is what you preach.

What does the Democrat Party stand for?

In reality nothing. They are all about everything is racist, including inanimate objects.

They are anti-white, anti-God, anti First and Second Amendments, anti-private property, anti-American and globalist to the core. They are the party responsible for open borders and unlimited non-white immigration. They do this in order to change the demographics of America by increasing the entitlement mentality to secure the vote.

They are working to change America into a socialist country with totalitarian rule while turning citizens into serfs dependent on government. Their ultimate goal is one world government. https://investortimes.com/freedomoutpost/when-did-the-democratic-party-become-socialist/ Robert Simone Port Washington

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MTA should hire part timers to solve staff shortages

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s of April 2022, NYC Transit has a workforce of of over 7,700 train operators and conductors. NYC Transit subway train runs continue to be canceled every month due to a shortage of both train operators and conductors. This is due to the devastating impact of COVID19, combined with the prior shortsighted policy of canceling training classes for new employees.

It takes three months for conductors and

eight months for engineers to be fully trained.

Even after resuming training classes over one year ago, NYC Transit is still short hundreds of train operators and conductors. As a result, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber now admits that they will not be fully staffed until late 2022 or early 2023. One wonders how many trains may have to continue to be canceled until the end of 2022 before this shortage of critical employees is finally resolved.

NYC Transit should have the ability to hire part-time employees to deal with peak service requirements. This might have provided a larger pool of employees resulting in far fewer canceled trains. Another option is upon reaching retirement eligibility, allow employees to collect 50% of pensions while still being able to work part time. Why not include both in the next round of contract negotiations between management and the unions? The same should apply to Long Is-

land Rail Road train engineers, conductors, ticket office and other various specialty craft trade employees.

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

Enough is really enough with gun violence

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rief, sorrow, anger, horrific visions and frustration are some of the emotions each caring person must have felt after the latest massacre. Innocent children murdered by a teenager wielding multiple firearms, including an assault weapon, and complicated by inept handling by law enforcement.

While it is the massacres that gain attention, we have all sadly seen that gun violence has increased recently whether it be a single shooting or massacre and from my vantage point, there is a shooting every day. And it not just the massacres. What about a kid who finds an unlocked, not stored gun in their home and accidentally pulls the trigger? What about armed gang fights?

What about domestic violence? All examples of

gun violence. The reasons: guns, their easy accessibility, the lack of responsibility by many of our federally elected officials.

I have been a lifelong gun safety advocate and from an advocate I became an activist after my daughter, a single working mother, was murdered in 2008 by a teenaged burglar in possession of a stolen handgun. That occurred four years before Sandy Hook. The first MOMS DEMAND ACTION march over the Brooklyn Bridge was organized in the spring of 2013 in protest of the massacre and the issue of gun violence.

Thousands of people were there. I had the opportunity to speak to a woman who traveled from Oklahoma with her family to attend the march. I asked this woman whether she had lost a loved

one. “No,” she said, but continued, “I am here because I am thinking of my grandchildren.”

What are we as a society thinking? What are those federally elected officials thinking?

Are they not concerned about the future of their grandchildren? Or is their future only concerned with their misguided interpretation of the Second Amendment and their re-election funding by the NRA? It is amoral.

This is America. We have become a violent, gun-toting nation and the only nation in the world that has been assaulted with such violent and amoral behavior.

It seems to me that those very same elected officials who believe that everyone should carry a gun are the same ones who are against repro-

ductive rights. How can that be rationalized?

Our society can bypass those federally elected officials and work state by state. We can pass background checks, micro-stamping legislation, manufacture “smart” guns, eliminate the gunshow loophole, repeal concealed carry permits, eliminate “stand your ground,” expand the work of “violence interrupters,” and enact legislation against “ghost guns,” invest in community based anti-violence programs and create “consciousness-raising” seminars for the police.

Working state by state is not a perfect solution, but it is a beginning. Enough is really enough.

Lois Schaffer Great Neck

Child neglect practiced Stop the slaughter fueled by assault-style rifles in the United States

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accuse our society of child neglect, especially ALL those that support the right to have and use assault weapons, such as AR-15s. These people believe that their right is granted in the Second Amendment to the Constitution’s “right to bear arms”—or not protecting our children and providing an unsafe environment.

When will we as a society provide a safe place for our children? We need background checks and banning of assault weapons and those that

can be converted into an assault weapon How many more must die? Where are our leaders—elected, religious, those that claim to believe in the sanctity of life? How are you protecting our children?

Do we have to depend on people like Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for protection?

Continued from Page 14 Actually, we did. The federal government banned assault-style for 10 years in 1994. Mass shootings decreased 43% during that period. President George W. Bush did not renew them in 2004 and mass shootings have increased by 245% since then.

But in the United States in 2022 after twomasCharles Schneider sacres in 10 days, politicians in Washington — DemManhasset ocrats and Republicans — are tinkering around the edges and even that has an uncertain outcome.

No common-sense and politically popular legislation appear likely, such as bans on assault weapons, restrictions on magazine sizes, universal background checks, raising the age for all gun purchases to 21, licensing and registration for firearms, requirements to safely secure firearms so they are not stolen or fall into the hands of children.

And if anything federal courts are making things worse. A federal court in California this month struck down a California law that banned the sale of semi-automatic weapons to people under 21.

The Republican-appointed majority on the Supreme Court now appears poised to overturn New York state’s law against conceal and carry.

Imagine sitting next to someone on the subway who is packing heat.

Does the Constitution prohibit gun regulations?

No. “Like most rights, the right secured by the Second Amendment is not unlimited,” conservative

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Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in a precedent-setting opinion that expanded gun ownership rights.

History demonstrates, Scalia said, “the right was not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”

Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running governor against Kathy Hochul, said it well after Uvalde.

“I am furious with many of my colleagues in Congress,” Suozzi said. “Predominantly Republicans and some Democrats, too, are held hostage by the NRA and stand down when faced with commonsense gun reform. What is wrong with them?”

Hochul said following Uvalde and Buffalo she wants to raise the age to buy assault-style weapons “at a minimum” to 21. The minimum age for buying alcohol and cigarettes in New York is 21. How is it even possible that it isn’t already the same for all firearms?

Hochul had called on lawmakers to pass legislation after the shooting in Buffalo to close gun law loopholes and fine-tuning red-flag laws intended to prevent people with mental health problems from possessing firearms.

This would be a step forward.

But without federal action even in places like New York that have relatively strong gun laws there is no stopping the flow of illegal guns from states with lax or non-existent gun laws.

And without a federal ban on weapons of war parents will be left to fear the worst.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in the

Willistons

44 Lipton Lane, Williston Park

33 Cornell Street, Williston Park

4 bd, 2 ba, 1,385 sqft, Sold On: 3/18/22, Sold Price: $851,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

3 bd, 2 ba, 1,570 sqft, Sold On: 4/11/22, Sold Price: $810,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

23 Fairview Avenue, East Williston

27 Ogden Avenue, East Williston

4 bd, 3 ba, Sold On: 3/2/22, Sold Price: $1,675,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

3 bd, 2 ba, Sold On: 3/10/22, Sold Price: $966,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in New Hyde Park, the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas 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 New Hyde Park, the Willistons, Mineola and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Changing faces in N. Shore school districts Continued from Page 1 During the 2015-16 school year, according to statistics, white students made up an average of approximately 59% of each district’s total enrollment.

That average decreased to 49% during the 2020-21 school year.

Asian students, on average, made up less than 24% of each district’s enrollment in 2015-16, increasing to 30% five years later.

Asian students also made up the largest group in the Great Neck School District, growing from 35.4% in 2015-16 to 44% in 2020-21, according to the statistics. Great Neck became the second school district to have a non-white demographic make up a majority of its school district enrollment.

The Herricks School District, in 2011, announced that Asian students made up 55% of its total enrollment.

That trend continued over the next decade, with Asian students making up 59% of the district’s enrollment in 2015-16 and 70 percent in 2020-21, the most throughout the analyzed districts.

The Port Washington School District was the lone district to see a decrease in Asian enrollment during the five-year analysis, with 10 fewer students since 2015-16.

Lawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, said these trends in Nassau County are indicative of larger ones seen in suburbs across the country.

Levy said Nassau County and the North Shore, specifically, have become “magnets” for Asian Americans due to their abundance of quality education, homes and environments.

“Nassau County is giving these people what they are looking for in terms of the ‘suburban dream,’” Levy said in a phone interview. “Asian Americans have been part of literally changing the face of suburban communities all over the country.”

The prominence of Hispanic or Latino students in nine of the school districts also increased during the same five-year period, according to statistics.

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An analysis of public school districts throughout the North Shore of Nassau County showed the number of white students decreased over a five years.

The total number of Hispanic students enrolled in the analyzed districts grew from 5,178 in 2015-16 to 5,932 in 2020-21, a 13% increase.

Hispanic or Latino students, on average, made up roughly 12% of a district’s 2015-16 enrollment, with that number increasing to more than 14% five years later, according to statistics.

Census data showed the Hispanic or Latino population increased by more than 31% in Nassau County, growing from 14.6% in 2010 to 18.4% in 2020. Hispanics or Latinos made up 12.8% of the town’s population in 2010, growing by more than 20% over the past 10 years to 14.8%.

Herricks’ Hispanic or Latino enrollment decreased from 241 in 2015-16 to 215 in 2020-21, while New Hyde Park-Garden City Park’s Hispanic or Latino enrollment decreased by more than 40 students, 273 to 232, during the same time frame.

The number of black students in eight school districts decreased during the five-year analysis. A total of

2,665 black students were enrolled throughout all districts in 2015-16, compared to 2,261 in 2020-21, a decrease of more than 16%, according to statistics.

Black students, on average, made up nearly 4% of each district’s enrollment in 2015-16 compared to 3.5% five years later. Those averages, however, are misleading due to the overwhelming prominence of black students enrolled throughout the Sewanhaka School District.

A total of 2,121 black students were enrolled in Sewanhaka during the 2015-16 school year, accounting for 80 percent of the entire black population in all 11 districts.

While Sewanhaka’s black enrollment decreased to 1,764 five years later, the district alone still accounted for 78% of the total black students throughout the North Shore in 2020-21, according to statistics.

Herricks’ black enrollment increased from 22 to 26 students over five years and the East Williston School District saw 19 black students enrolled in the district in 2020-21,

an increase from 14 five years prior, according to statistics.

The Roslyn School District remained consistent over the five-year span, having 104 black students enrolled throughout the district in both instances. No other school district aside from Sewanhaka had black students account for more than 4% of their total enrollment over the fiveyear span, statistics showed.

The Town of North Hempstead’s black population declined from 5.3% in 2010 to 4.8% in 2020, Census data showed. While data showed that Nassau County’s black population remained at 10.5% over the decade, it did increase by 4.2%.

In terms of school districts with prominent minority enrollment figures, a recent report by ERASE Racism found that “intensenly segregated” school district’s throughout Long Island have, on average, $10,000 less in annual revenue per student compared to districts with predominantly white enrollment.

The organization defines an “intensely segregated” district as one

with 90-100% non-white students enrolled in it, which none of the ones throughout the North Shore are.

The North Shore School District, however, had white students make up more than 75% of its 2020-21 enrollment, the most throughout the analyzed districts.

A previous analysis of school district spending per pupil, conducted by Blank Slate Media, found that the North Shore School District spent roughly $45,000 per pupil this school year, the most throughout the 11 analyzed districts.

Though a fair amount of trends presented in the report did not coincide with the analyzed districts in Blank Slate Media’s study, ERASE Racism President Elaine Gross said the differences in what resources are provided to districts with various minority enrollments are “stark.”

“There is a tendency for Long Islanders to judge the region’s educational success based on the rankings of the most successful public schools, but that leaves the vast majority of the region’s schools and students out of the equation,” Gross said in a release.

Alan Singer, a professor of education and history at Hofstra University, said attempts to consolidate districts — a potential solution to inequitable pupil fundings based on race — have been met with “a lot of political backlash” in previous years.

Singer said consolidating smaller districts into regional districts would provide a more “integrated education and equal funding” for students, such as including the Roosevelt School District with the BellmoreMerrick School District.

“We know there’s a large level of racial animosity on Long Island,” Singer said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. “I think, politically, it will be very difficult to build these consolidated districts. It might require a court order, but it’s something that can be done. It’s something that needs to be done.”

Singer said adults should be tasked to provide children “with an experience living and working with people who are different from them.”

Williston area, town observe Memorial Day Continued from Page 2 “It’s always a special time here in the town when we’re able to honor and commemorate the veterans and the fallen heroes who fought to protect our freedom here in America, especially together here in person this year,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena.

A fireworks show by Santore Fire-

works and musical entertainment by BonJourney, a Bon Jovi and Journey tribute band, were centerpieces of this year’s entertainment. Spectators could also grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks in attendance.

Honoring members of the United States Armed Services was at the forefront of the day. Local officials, including state Sen. Anna Kaplan, gave their

thoughts in a special ceremony.

“It’s wonderful for us to stand here together and remember the sacrifices and the service of all the veterans, whether current or past, or the sacrifices that their families have made,” she said. “We can’t thank them enough.”

The Pledge of Allegiance led by local Girl Scouts, a presentation of the

flag and a rendition of “Taps” by community veterans, and a performance by the Nassau County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band were among the other highlights of this ceremony.

“Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and service to our country,” said Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte. “Thank you to all those

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past and present who have gotten our freedom and for your success.”

Dalimonte encouraged attendees to do something special for a veteran this weekend.

Desena also mentioned that on Memorial Day, at noon and 6 p.m., local fire departments sounded their alarms across Nassau County “so that we will all stop and remember.”

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Herricks tabs Tony Sinasis to lead district Continued from Page 1 educational community that promotes continuous improvement and concentrates on the success and well-being of its students,” said board President Henry Zanetti. “We believe Dr. Sinanis will enable us to augment the achievements of our recent years and lead the district to yet greater success. We look forward to working with him to keep Herricks strong.”

Sinanis joins Herricks with a quarter-century of educational experience under his belt. He most recently served as the assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development in the Chappaqua Central School District, which serves Chappaqua, Millwood and parts of Pleasantville and Mount Kisco. Sinanis was in his current role since 2018.

Previous stops include superintendent for Hastings-on-Hudson School District, assistant superintendent for cur-

riculum and instruction for Plainedge School District and principal in both the Jericho and Valley Stream Central districts.

During Sinanis’ eight years as principal at Jericho’s Cantiague Elementary, the school was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School and 2015 Model School.

His honors include being named the 2014 New York State Elementary School Principal of the Year, the 2014 National Bammy Award as Elementary School Principal of the Year and co-authoring three books on branding, development and leadership.

“Dr. Sinanis’ commitment to promoting diversity is evident through his experience. In his previous positions, he facilitated district-wide fellowship focused on promoting racial inclusivity, diversity and equity, as well as planned and facilitated a diversity recruitment and job fair,” the district said in a statement. “Ad-

ditional district-level leadership experience includes increasing transparency with the community by facilitating meetings with central administration to discuss culture, feedback and branding. In his former districts, Dr. Sinanis worked closely with various stakeholders and established positive and collaborative relationships with staff, parents and local leaders. He has embraced social media to amplify and accelerate a district’s story and has experience creating and using various platforms to regularly communicate with families.”

Sinasis said he is looking forward to returning to Long Island.

“I am excited to officially join the Herricks school community on July 1,” Sinasis said in a statement. “I spent 17 years of my educational career on Long Island, and during that time I came to know Herricks as a dynamic community that centers students and learning with a commitment to excellence. I have al-

ways respected and admired Herricks Public Schools from a distance and now am honored to officially be part of the team. I cannot wait to begin our journey together in a few short weeks!”

Sinasis will step into the 4,000-student district that just had its $125.3 million budget passed on May 17. Over the next fiscal year, the district will undergo capital renovations and expansions to social-emotional learning programs and instructional technology.

Since Celano became superintendent in 2015, the district has consistently been highly rated.

In the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 list of best high schools, Herricks High School placed No. 38 in New York and No. 327 throughout the whole country among public high schools.

As a district, Herricks was ranked No. 7 on Niche.com’s list of best school districts in New York according to their most recent rankings.

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Tony Sinanis, the next superintendent of Herricks Public Schools.

Education department launched Butera probe: filings Continued from Page 3 “The past several years have shown each of us that every so often the universe sends us a message that life is sometimes hard and unfair, yet the only thing we control is how we respond and what we learn from these moments,” Butera said.

“While there are many challenges that lie ahead, may our willingness to engage in a dialogue of understanding and care make this a time of resilience, healing, and personal growth for all.”

Board of Education President Pat Aitken previously acknowledged the “heat-

ed reaction in the school community” as a result of the investigation but said some of the claims against Butera by those urging that he be removed from his position were “uninformed.”

Aitken said Butera helped navigate the district through the initial year of

the COVID-19 pandemic and prioritized the mental health and well-being of students, staff and families during his fouryear tenure as superintendent.

“With the passage of time, both Dr. Butera and the district have mutually agreed that it is now best to put this

chapter behind us,” Aitken previously said. “This understandably has been a difficult time for the Manhasset school community, Dr. Butera, and everyone involved in this matter. We remain hopeful this resolution will enable all to move forward.”

Town probe found Tiernan verbally abused vendor Continued from Page 4 During the discussion of Tiernan’s appointment at the May 19 meeting, Hamilton spoke to the Town Board about his support for Tiernan’s potential appointment while adding the two have reconciled since.

He told the Town Board he had a “tough conversation” with Tiernan, whom he called a “passionate indi-

vidual,” in 2015 and hoped it didn’t have any bearing on his impending employment.

“I will say even then, Tom was held in very high regard for the job he did as the highway superintendent department he helped build and ran with great efficiency,” Hamilton said.

“I hope that puts any of the controversy surrounding my past conversa-

tion with him to rest.”

Tiernan had worked with the town since 1980 and was named highway chief in 2000. Following Tiernan’s resignation, Joe Geraci, the deputy commissioner of public works at the time, served as the town’s acting highway superintendent from 2016 to September 2018, when the town officially began its search for a

full-time superintendent.

After Geraci, Kevin Cronin, then administrative assistant to Supervisor Judi Bosworth, was the acting commissioner. His salary in 2019 was $117,507, according to town payroll filings.

Richard Baker became the first permanent highway chief in 2019, just over two years since Tiernan re-

signed. After his February appointment, Baker resigned that July, just four months after he had gotten the job. At the time of his resignation, Baker was earning $140,000 according to Newsday.

Succeeding Baker was Harry Weed, who was terminated from his position May 19, creating the current opening.

SCHOOL NEWS

Mineola High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian Mineola High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2022 are Alvin Tsai and Katherine Ahn, respectively.

Tsai is regarded as a dedicated student with a commendable work ethic. He has excelled in his classes and has been enrolled in various AP and college-level courses. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Science Honor Society. Due to his success on the Preliminary SAT, he was recognized as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Tsai is the founder and president of both the Coding Club and the Computer Honor Society, as well as president of the school’s Mathletes team. He is also a talented swimmer, competing with the Long Island Aquatic Club since January 2013. He

competed twice at the NCSA Junior National Championships and was honored by USA Swimming for being a nationally ranked age group swimmer (sixth in the 50 free and eighth in the 100 free). In the summer months, Tsai has traveled to his parents’ home country of Taiwan to teach young students English. He will be attending MIT in the fall for computer science.

Ahn is known as a scholar and a true role model for her peers.

Throughout her time at Mineola High School, she has pursued courses in her areas of interest, such as Computer Science, Math and Science, and has taken multiple AP classes. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and the Computer Science Honor Society. Ahn is active in the Environmen-

tal Club, Mathletes, Coding Club and Robotics. She is also a member of the cross-country team. Additionally, Ahn has found a passion in tutoring her fellow peers at the district’s Student Service Center. Outside of school, she dedicates her time to her church and working with youth. Ahn works with younger parishioners to plan activities and fundraisers that lead up to their annual missionary trip to Honduras.

Through this experience, she has dedicated her time to teach English at a Christian school. She plans to attend Northeastern University and major in computer science and behavioral neuroscience.

Congratulations to both students on this tremendous achievement. The district wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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Katherine Ahn (left) and Alvin Tsai (right).

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Business&RealEstate

Many lessons learned on trip to Spain Now that I am back from Spain, I can tell you the experience was nothing short of a mind-opening and mindblowing experience. This was my first trip abroad in two years and, believe it or not, this was our first trip to Europe and surely will not be our last.

My committee as well as other U.S. Global committees from a multitude of U.S. states were able to meet with over 800 individuals from other Global associations representing, France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, many Asian countries, Norway, Sweden, Holland, and other countries. There were very pertinent sessions about where the local Spanish economy was and would be going forward as well as the global economy and its effect on our real estate market.

There were also discussions on how our real estate business is morphing into a non-necessary office environment and is becoming a virtual one as we head into the future.

The caliber of current and future agents to provide professionalism, knowledge, expertise, disclosure and transparency will be much more important, as these concepts will become necessary, required and demanded by client sellers, investors, purchasers,

renters and lessees of residential and commercial properties, in order to do business with them. Those going to join our business or are already in the business, whether for one year or 40 years, must still learn, absorb, apply and follow these most important ideals and ways to do business. Without them one will find this business very challenging and will no longer earn an adequate income.

Making a living for many will become somewhat impossible, leading to more agents leaving and dropping out of the business.

Inflation and the mass printing of money by our Fed (our current debt is $22 trillion-plus and every 1% increase in rates will add $30 trillion to our national debt as per Nomi Prins, who is an American author, journalist, and public speaker who writes about Wall Street and the U.S. economy and I follow her) will have a potential major impact in controlling inflation. You have all noticed, the major increases in mortgage rates here in the U.S. over the last six months and the impact on real estate in the cost of purchasing, as well as credit card interest rates, costs of food, heating fuels.

Oil and gas as well as gasoline

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prices have risen to their highest point ever at 4.69-$5.25 per gallon. However, in Spain prices are $6.99 to $8.00 per gallon and going higher. The majority of transportation is divided among motorcycles, a multitude of electric scooters and EVs and small cars whose mileage is much more efficient than many of our vehicles’.

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place” and they are playing with fire by raising rates as fast as they have and as I have conveyed in a previous column, should have begun this process over a year ago. But now it’s too late to look back and realize what should have been done; as people say sometimes “hindsight is 20/20.”

Jerome Powell, our Fed chair, should have, could have, would have just won’t work anymore. We are on the precipice of not being able to go back and change what has already been done and right now increased rates have supposedly been the only solution to potentially solving our most treacherous inflation that by my estimation is running at 18% when you add back food and energy costs to the Consumer Price Index.

My professional opinion is that we all have to bite the bullet and not print much more money to fuel the economy.

A recession could be the answer or worse a depression. For those who can least afford the costs today, it will get worse unless answers and solutions are brought about to a most serious financial situation that we have never really experienced before.

I hope and pray today on Memorial Day that we celebrate those who have

served and lost their lives to keep our democracy and freedom intact. But,I worry about our future unless someone somewhere in Washington finds a miracle to cure what looks and feels like a catastrophic financial dilemma.

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Northwell Advanced Spine Centers of Excellence Three Northwell Health hospitals have been named Advanced Spine Centers of Excellence by The Joint Commission, the only such programs in New York State to earn the prestigious designation.

They are among just five facilities nationwide recognized by The Joint Commission, a nonprofit health care quality accreditation organization.

The orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery teams at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, LIJ Valley Stream and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset each were certified as Advanced Spine Centers of Excellence. The three hospitals combine to perform more than 1,300 surgical spine cases each year, making them regional destinations for spine care.

“Institutionally, these hospitals have supported Northwell’s vision for offering the highest quality of care while remaining forwardthinking and innovative in spine technologies,” said Dr. Nicholas Sgaglione, senior vice president and executive director of Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute and chair of orthopedics surgery at Northwell Health. “Operative surgical investments have been made in the fields of spine robotics and navigation which elevates these programs as leaders in the spine market.”

Northwell Health, New York State’s largest health system which includes hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers across Long Island, New York City and Westchester, handles more than 4,500 surgical spine cases annually.

Procedures range from minimally invasive

procedures and same-day surgery performed in outpatient centers to in-hospital complex surgeries performed on all types of spinal conditions.

“It really does take a village to properly care for a patient with spinal problem,” said Dr Daniel Sciubba, senior vice president of neurosurgery at Northwell Health, chair of neurosurgery at NSUH and LIJ and co-director of Northwell’s Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery. “Our teams in place have therefore taken extraordinary efforts to create patient-centricity for spinal care. In other words, the patients’ needs and expectations must constantly be at the center of what we provide. In the process, patients and their families do better, and the providers receive the ultimate satisfaction in seeing them improve.”

Northwell’s Spine Program, which is a member of the National American Spine Registry, is supported by advanced technologies such as guided navigation and spine robotics. The combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal surgical team has the expertise to take care of any spinal condition.

“Our surgical spine program offers comprehensive patient care from start to finish,” said Dr. Jeff Silber, associate chair and chief of orthopedic spine surgery at LIJ Medical Center.

“All patients undergoing surgery attend Northwell’s pre-operative spine class, complete an inhospital therapy program starting on the day of surgery, and continue post-operative care at either home or rehab with constant communication with the primary surgical team.”

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Now that eviction moratorium has ended THOMAS WEISS, ESQ. Now that New York State’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium has ended (as of January 15, 2022), commercial landlords can evict delinquent tenants. But tenants still have certain protections, leading to confusion on both sides. Here’s what owners and renters need to know.

Originally enacted in May 2020, the moratorium on evictions was meant to help small businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It applied only to businesses with 50 employees or fewer, and they had to demonstrate financial hardship resulting from the pandemic.

Residential tenants were protected against eviction by federal and state orders, but most protections also expired as of January 15, 2022.

For commercial evictions, landlords, tenants, and the courts are pri-

marily guided by the terms of written lease agreements. If no such agreement exists, tenancy is typically considered to be month-to-month and the rights of the parties are governed by statute.

Reasons for evictions vary—failure to pay rent on time, non-renewal of the lease, violation of the lease/ rental agreement, illegal activity conducted within the property—and they involve different procedures and different types of notices before bringing legal action. Landlords should make sure they “go by the book” to increase their odds of winning an eviction case. They cannot simply lock the tenant out.

Landlords that haven’t already started an eviction proceeding should know that, according tothe Office of Court Administration, there are nearly 184,000 residential nonpayment cases currently pending in the five

boroughs. The courts tend to move in chronological order, meaning that cases from just before COVID-19 shut down the courts in March 2020 will have their day first. Landlords that haven’t filed yet should do so as soon as possible, and expect the process to take a while.

That said, cases are also prioritized based on circumstances and sometimes rolled through the logjam, so there’s a benefit to being a “squeaky wheel.” Especially in cases that are already pending and were stayed, bringing a motion to restore could help hasten things.

Commercial tenants do not enjoy the same protections as residential tenants. There are several, including the Tenant Safe Harbor Act (TSHA), which allows residential tenants to demonstrate financial hardship as a defense against summary eviction proceedings (though courts can still

award a money judgment for rent due and owed). Another that’s still in effect is the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which allows eviction matters with a related pending ERAP application to be stayed until a determination of eligibility for rental assistance is issued by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).

Commercial tenants facing eviction have fewer options, but what seems to be an increasingly popular defense argument in light of the pandemic is the doctrine of force majeure, essentially claiming that the pandemic constitutes an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties, coupled with forced government shutdowns.

It’s a potentially absolute defense that could free a commercial tenant from their lease obligation, but it will only be accepted by the court in cer-

tain cases. For instance, while many restaurants permanently shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, others, such as take-out restaurants, actually thrived.

Ultimately, the options either the landlord or the tenant have depend on the specific circumstances of the case, and, more importantly, on the lease/rental agreement. Before taking any action, they should make sure to carefully review the terms of the agreement, ideally before a disagreement even arises.

Thomas Weiss is counsel in Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP’s Real Estate Transactions and Real Estate Litigation practices, as well as the Commercial Litigation and Matrimonial & Family Law practices. He has over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate matters. He can be reached at tweiss@vmmlegal.com and 516.437.4385 x146.

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Americans held hostage at gunpoint Continued from Page 16 Businesses should refuse to do business or move out of states where their employees feel unsafe (not coincidentally these are also the states where women are treated like livestock and many of their employees face voter suppression and discrimination). Economic retribution seems to be the only thing that Republicans respond to.

Conventions, conferences, major sporting events should boycott states where their participants will feel uncomfortable, and where the cost of providing security is too onerous (or get sued by victims for putting them in danger).

Internationally, nations should issue a travel advisory against the United States, which will hurt America where it hurts most – the economy. In the past, Uruguay and Venezuela issued such travel advisories; other countries have longstanding

cautions including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, Italy and Japan.

And when the Supreme Court overturns New York’s gun control laws, New York should require every person who currently has a gun or wants one to be enlisted in a “well-regulated militia,” which would establish rules for what armaments and ammunition they can possess; be registered, licensed, microstamped, Smart ID’d; obligated for safe storage; pay insurance; require regular training and show up to protect the state (as the Founders intended).

“I will call back the Legislature to work on a comprehensive package of proposed reforms,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in response to my question at the Little Neck Memorial Day Parade. “New Yorkers should know how seriously we are taking the fight to get guns off our streets.”

Bill on Holocaust education passes Continued from Page 6 “We need to stop this cycle,” Kaplan said. “And I think education is one of the key factors how we could do this.”

Recent findings published by the Anti-Defamation League found that antisemitic attacks throughout Long Island increased by 23% percent last year, with 32 incidents reported throughout Nassau County.

The local increase of antisemitic incidents reflects a larger statewide trend. A total of 416 antisemitic incidents were reported throughout New York in 2021, a 24% increase from 2020, according to statistics.

Statistics showed New York’s rise in antisemitic incidents last year accounted for 15% of such incidents throughout the entire country in 2021. New York’s statistics were comprised of 183 harassment incidents, 182 vandalism incidents and 161 incidents involving swastikas.

Scott Richman, regional director for the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey, said the rise in antisemitic instances should be a cause of concern for everyone, not just those within the Jewish community.

“The fact that these incidents included an unprec-

edented number of vicious assaults – frequently targeting visibly Jewish individuals on the streets of New York, including young children, is incredibly disturbing,” Richman said in a statement.

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, told MSNBC that the data is “very damning” and that the record number of incidents tracked by the organization last year was “shocking.”

“We’re in this moment where offenses across the board are on the rise,” Greenblatt said. “We saw 167% increase in antisemitic assaults in 2021…Make no mistake that neither [political] party has a monopoly on morality.”

The North Shore has seen a fair share of antisemitic and anti-Asian instances and subsequent demonstrations condemning those actions over the past two years, including a hijacking of a torah study event held via Zoom, vandalism on a local high school’s website and swastikas spraypainted on the outer walls of various structures.

In October, Great Neck North High School held a forum organized by community leaders Lori Beth Schwartz and Judy Liman which discussed ways to combat antisemitism through education.

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Officials condemn bill to shift local elections Continued from Page 6 Local elections in the state are now held on odd-numbered years.

Elections held throughout New York City, officials said, would not be affected by the proposed legislation.

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 press conference last week.

“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 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.”

A prominent state Republican criticized the bill as a power grab.

“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,” state Republican Committee Chairman Nick Langworthy said in a statement. “They will stop at nothing to manipulate the system to rig themselves into total and permanent power.”

The bill, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. James Skoufis of Newburgh and Democratic Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Westchester, claim 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 even-numbered years when elections for state and/or federal offices are held,” according to the legislation.

Changes would also be made to how candidates are listed on the ballots, with the executive candidates being put first followed by candidates running for other federal jobs and then state offices. The size of the electorate would then determine the order of the remaining candidates.

If approved, the act would go into effect immediately, with the even-numbered election years taking place beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

Ritchie Torres backs Zimmerman for Congress Continued from Page 9 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 are former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, 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 counties, 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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W.P. American Legion honors New Hyde Park Diner On Saturday, May 21 (Armed Forces Day), New Hyde Park Diner (160 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040) was happy to participate, once again, in Dining for a Cause.

All who came and dined that day between 12 noon and 5 PM were greeted at the door by several Williston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144 members, (a member of Garden City Unit 265 also pitched in), who gave them a valuable coupon: the coupon, once submitted by the customers to their waiters, resulted in 20% of their tab being donated to Camp Corral, a camp for the children of our wounded, ill, injured or fallen military heroes.

The parking lots were quickly filled all day long, and the diner staff gladly donned “Camp Corral” hats which were provided by the ladies, courtesy of Camp Corral. It was a great afternoon of good food, at a diner with a “big heart.”

Kudos to Kenny Thoma, owner of the New Hyde Park Diner, for his outstanding generosity in participating in this event. The diner donated a total of $1000 that afternoon, 100% of which will go to Camp Corral for the children.

It was also touching to see that monetary donations for Camp Corral were made to the Auxiliary ladies in the ves-

tibule, as customers came to eat, which was totally unexpected. We applaud New Hyde Park Diner for once again participating in “Dining for a Cause” which provides a camping experience for likeminded children, the youngest among us who, by their sacrifice, are ALSO serving our country.

Auxiliary members received several comments from happy customers stating ”New Hyde Park Diner is now my go-to diner for a great meal and great service.”

Bravo to Kenny Thoma and the New Hyde Park Diner! God bless America!

In service not self, Submitted by Rosanne Spinner, member Williston Unit 144 American Legion Auxiliary “A Community of Volunteers Serving Veterans, Military and their Families” #TogetherWeServe www.WillistonPost.org

Happening at the W.P Library This year’s Summer Reading kickoff will take place on Saturday, June 25 from 11 am-1 pm in the Village Hall parking lot. Children will be able to register for our programs, dance to the DJ and enjoy some ice cream. Staff from NY Life will be available for Child ID registration. The library is distributing Covid-19 self-test kits while supplies last.

New titles added to the collection: Just the Two of Us—Jo Wilde One Italian Summer—Rebecca Serle Paradise Falls: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe—Keith O’Brien Good Left Undone—Adriana Trigiani Murder on Madison Square—Victoria Thompson Adult Programs Reiki—Thursdays—June 9 & 23; July 7 & 21; August 4 & 18—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person.

Shredding Service—Saturday—June 4—1:30-4:30 pm in the parking lot of Solomon Schecter School.

St. Francis Hospital Health Screenings—Monday—June 20—10am-2pm in front of the Library. Open to everyone over 18 years of age. Included: brief cardiac history, blood pressure and simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.

Empire Safety Driving Course—Wednesday—June 22—10am-4pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $30 p/person. Checks payable to Empire Safety Counsel. Registration forms are available at the Circulation Desk, or call the library at 516-742-1820, and one will be mailed to you.

Ceramic Gnome Craft—Tuesday—June 28—6 pm in the Library. $20 material fee. Limited to 20 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.

A Matter of Balance—Wednesdays—July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24—1 pm-3 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Per the presenter, there is a maximum of 12 participants who must attend the first 2 classes & a minimum of 5 for completion. This program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Call the library (516-742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.

Children’s Programs Storytime with Miss Beth—Tuesdays—May 31—11-11:45 am in the Children’s Room for children ages 1-4.

Summer Reading Kickoff—Saturday—June 25—11 am-1 pm in the Village Hall parking lot for children of all ages. Program registration, DJ, ice cream and child ID registration will be available.

SUMMER PROGAMS FOR KIDS 2022 REGISTRATION FOR THESE PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 25 Summer Reading Kickoff—Saturday—June 25—11 am-1 pm—Library parking lot Child ID program—Saturday—June 25—11 am-1 pm—Library parking lot STEM Lego—Wednesday—June 29—4-5 pm—Children’s Room—ages 5+ Movie—Thursday—July 7—11 am—Children’s Room—all ages Petra’s Puppets—Deep Sea Circus—Saturday—July 9—10:30-11:30 am—Assembly Room—all ages Nick the Balloonatic—Thursday—July 14—11 am—Children’s Room—all ages Movie—Wednesday—July 20—11 am—Children’s Room—all ages Retro Gaming—Saturday—July 23—10:30 am—Assembly Room—all ages Sand Art—Monday—July 25—11 am—Assembly Room—ages 3-6 Clay Fish Aquarium Craft—Thursday—July 28—10:30-11:30 am—Assembly Room—ages 5+ No-Sew Dolphin Pillow—Thursday—August 4—10:30-11:30 am—Assembly Room—ages 3+ Jellyfish Bowl Craft—Monday—August 8—11am-noon—Assembly Room—ages 3-6 Pirates Lost at Sea—Saturday—August 13—11am-noon—Assembly Room—all ages Stuff an Ocean Animal—Monday—August 18—11am-Noon—Assembly Room—ages 2+ Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays.

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BY M I C H A E L L E W I S The curious teenagers wander into the gym all throughout the spring at Great Neck South High school, their interest piqued by the sight of shuttlecocks soaring through the air and excited screams emanating from their classmates who hit them.

Great Neck South badminton coach Allison Gottfried said she has noticed an uptick in kids checking out her team in recent seasons, and that might be because the Rebels have become quite the powerhouse.

On May 25 Great Neck South defeated Jericho, 5-2, to capture its second consecutive Nassau County title and advance to the Long Island championship June 1.

“We used to try to recruit tennis players (to our team), PHOTO BY JONATHAN GUO but more and more we have girls wandering in and saying Sophomore first singles player Kayla Wu of Great Neck South hits a shot dur- “ooh that looks like fun, and ing a recent match what’s that about?” Gottfried

said. “We’ve developed a lot of interest and attracted kids that become really dedicated to the sport.”

The success of Great Neck South can be contributed to many factors, including the town having a middle-school feeder program, and this year had enough students wanting to play that there was a JV badminton team at the school.

Additionally, sophomore Kayla Wu, who plays No.1 singles, trains at her family’s badminton center in Queens, with several of her teammates joining her there.

“My father played at an extremely high level, and my mother, too, and I’ve just loved being around it,” Wu said. “We have a lot of players come and train and hang out there, and the competition and the friendship is so great.”

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