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Plori Opens For Business In Carle Place

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan celebrated the grand opening of Plori restaurant in Carle Place on Monday, Dec. 19.

Located at 307 Old Country Road in Carle Place, and inspired by the traditions of Greek fishing villages, Plori is a Greek restaurant where fresh fish is a focal point of their cuisine. Legislator Lafazan presented a Nassau County Legislature Citation to owners Buffy and Spiro Dimas in commemoration of this milestone.

“The grand opening of Plori adds a new and exciting dimension to a vibrant restaurant scene that makes Nassau County a regional dining destination,” Legislator Lafazan said. “It was a pleasure to be on hand to celebrate the launch of this new venture and wish Buffy and Spiro Dimas all the best in the months and years to come!” — Submitted by the Office of Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan

L to R: Buffy Dimas, Legislator Joshua Lafazan, and Spiro Dimas

at Plori. (Courtesy of the Office of Legislator Joshua Lafazan)

Floral Park-Bellerose School Students Perform Holiday Tunes

To end the week before holiday break in a festive way, Floral ParkBellerose School fifth and sixth graders in band and orchestra performed in the main lobby on Dec. 22. Students and staff who passed by were treated to the joyful sounds of holiday tunes.

The student-musicians performed “Jingle Bells,” “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel” and “Good King Wenceslas.” The band also played “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.” The band was led by teacher Simon MacVicar, and the orchestra was led by David Elyaho. — Submitted by the Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District

“Be SMART” Gun Safety Presentation In Garden City

On January 15, the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island will host a free gun-safety training for families emphasizing the importance of safe gun storage.

The “Be SMART” initiative is a presentation created by “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense” in America, one of the largest advocacy groups working on protecting our children from senseless gun violence.

“Be SMART” is part of their public educational program, which campaigns for safe gun storage and common sense gun laws.

“Too many children die because of easy access to guns in homes,” says Sharon Stanley of Westbury, Public Education Presenter. “Just hiding a gun is not securing a gun.”

“Be SMART” emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer.

Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control. Close to five million children in the US live in a household with at least one loaded, unlocked gun. Teen suicide is one of the three leading causes of death for 13- to -19-year-olds in the US. An average of four American teenagers commit suicide every day.

At this event, people will learn how they can do their part to keep children safe from guns. This event is free and open to the public.

The event will be held on Sunday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City. — Submitted by the Ethical

Humanist Society of Long Island