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Oyster Bay News: Raynham Hall to host a Valentine’s Day poetry contest (See page 6) Chamber invites community to installation of new officers (See page 6)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Glen Cove Honoring Dr. King’s dreams through community service (See page 3) Marching through the streets of Glen Cove on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

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Glen Cove Gathers To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. For The 39th Year A morning of marching, music and service

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n the chilly morning of Jan. 16, Glen Covers, and those from around the area, gathered in front of First Baptist Church of Glen Cove to begin a morning of honoring the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year would be the first time an in-person observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day would be held since 2020, as virtual programs were held the past two years. Banners representing St. John’s of Lattingtown, AHRC Nassau (an organization that provides support for people with developmental disabilities), Kiwanis Club of Glen Cove, NOSH Delivers and North Shore Soup (local food resources) were held by marchers. The marchers were escorted by the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department, the Glen Cove Police Department, Glen Cove EMS and the Glen Cove Auxiliary Police from First Baptist Church of Glen Cove to Finley Middle School, clearing the roads between of cars so that marchers could fill the streets, and onlookers could watch and support them. On the way, Sheryl Goodine, the chairwoman of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, led the marchers through songs like “Kumbaya my Lord.” Once the marchers reached Finley Middle School, NOSH and AHRC Nassau collected non-perishable food items to

Marchers gathered in front of Finley Middle School ahead of the ceremony. benefit the community as part of Glen Cove’s First Annual MLK Day of Service. According to the U.S. Department of Interior, the MLK Day of Service is a day on, not day off, where Americans are encouraged to participate in service activities to benefit their community. Inside the middle school, refreshments were provided by AHRC Nassau, Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove Bagel Cafe and Starbucks. Artists from AHRC Nassau were selling artwork from artists at the AHRC East Meadow Art Gallery, and proceeds would go towards the original artists. Then it was time for the ceremony that would take place inside the auditorium. Goodine introduced the ceremony by leading the audience through a chant of “Harambe,” which in Swahili means working together for the common good. “Only two localities on Long Island have offered consecutive annual commemorative programs in honor of Dr. King,” said

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Glen Cove High School Principal Allen Hudson III, the master of the ceremony. “I am proud to say Glen Cove is one of them. We even offered programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.” This level of dedication to remembering Dr. King and his mission speaks to the community’s values, Hudson said in part. Rev. Roger C. Williams, the pastor of First Baptist Church of Glen Cove, opened the ceremony with an invocation, and a Color Guard followed by the Glen Cove Police department and the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department as eight-year-old Jeremiah Dominique led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Glen Cove High School Select Chorale sang the National Anthem, and then “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Goodine thanked the local first responders for their assistance with the day’s events. “It’s an honor to have them with us, not resisting us,” she said. Speeches were then given by both Glen

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Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck and Glen Cove City School District Superintendent Dr. Maria Rianna. And then Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, a very active community member, recited a poem written by Victoria Crosby, the Poet Laureate of Glen Cove who moved recently. She writes a poem every year for the Dr. King Day of events. Matt Hofele, an advocate with AHRC Nassau, then led a powerful speech on his reflections of Dr. King. “My dream is for everyone to be aware that we all have the same rights and deserve to be treated equal with equal opportunities because nobody is better than anyone else,” Hofele said. “Today, I ask that everyone think of ways we can honor Dr. King with commitment to the community and service and volunteering. No one should have to worry about not having enough food for their next meal. If you have

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Plans Underway For VFW Fundraiser And Awards Ceremony Board and liaison members from the Tribute and Honor Foundation met with VFW Post 347 members to discuss details related to the upcoming Second Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony. The event, benefiting VFW Post 347, will be held at Glen Cove’s The Metropolitan on Saturday, Feb. 4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the celebration will begin with the Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance promptly at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend and are asked to arrive in time for the opening ceremony. The 2023 honorees include: • Vincent Martinez, Sr. (Legacy Award) • William Lawson (Leadership Award) • Dave Whitting (Community Service Award)

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Tom Kenary (Volunteer Award) Pete Prudente (Home Front Award) Evelyn Kandel (Impact Award) David L Hubbard (Unity Award) Eva L. Casale and TEAM EVA (Front Runner Award) • Genalie Prezeau (Honoring Award) • Virginia Gaudio Cervasio (Awareness and Remembrance Award) Tickets are $75 for non-veterans and $60 for veterans. Because tickets are selling quickly, to guarantee a seat, all are urged to order tickets in advance before Jan. 27. Sponsorships and tickets can be purchased online at www.phoenixrisingawards.com. —Submitted by the Tribute and Honor Foundation

The Tribute and Honor Foundation members met with VFW 347 to discuss details of the upcoming gala. (Photo courtesy Adrienne Daley)

Continued from previous page the food, and are able to, please consider donating it to your nearest community food pantry or volunteering. Let’s do our best to serve the people who need it the most all year round. As Dr. King said, ‘the time is always right to do what’s right.” Hofele finished his speech by stating that while Dr. King’s sayings are well known, it’s important to not just say them, but make it a reality. The young Jeremiah echoed Hofele’s plea to serve the community. “Dr. King often spoke about a beloved community which was a community where everyone was cared for, where there was no poverty, no hunger and no hate,” he said. “One way we can make Glen Cove a beloved community is by coming together to serve.” The Glen Cove High School Drumline then performed for the audience; followed by a speech by Harriet Downer, a member of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission; another performance by the Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, performing “Say Her Name,” by Alysia Lee; a speech from student Cameron Staley reflecting on his service in the school community; a speech from Glen Cove City School District Board of Education member Lynn James on the importance of educating the youth; a performance from the First Baptist Church Adult Choir; and speeches from Brenda Lopez of Iglesia Ciudad Refugio, Inc. and Stevenson-Mathews on community outreach. “My father [the late Rev. Jose Luis Lopez] had the privilege of dealing with the members of First Baptist Church, I was only two at the time. We were very blessed by them because they gave us an opportunity,” Lopez said. “It was a time you didn’t see that much, the Hispanic Community and the African American community coming together to worship and praise God. My father was one of the first Hispanic preachers to speak at Calvary A.M.E. Imagine a Puerto Rican man who hardly knew any English preaching to a Calvary A.M.E. Church. Of course he had to have a translator, but that was different times and we were seeing that

The Glen Cove Police Department and the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department Color Guard stand with the Glen Cove Select Chorale.

The First Baptist Church Adult Choir.

The ESOTA Dance Company performed.

change was starting to come. And I’m so thankful and honored to have this opportunity to share with you today.” Lopez then spoke about how the community has reached out to her at a time of need, and how it has stuck with her and inspired her to in turn help others. The ESOTA Dance Company then put on a performance that spanned the aisle and the stage, and dancers and drummers. It was a very exciting performance of African dances that inspired continuous applause from the audience. And finally, the Curate Mother Catherine J. Lane Wieczorek of St. John’s of Latting-

town Episcopal Church led the benediction, followed by the audience singing “We Shall Overcome.” Mayor Panzenbeck, after the ceremony, said it was an inspirational day and that one day “we will all be one.” Dr. Rianna said it was a wonderful event. “I hope that it makes an impact that will continue past today,” Dr. Rianna said. “I know it has in the past, and each year, I think it’s that much better. God knows we need it. [The students] volunteer their time and it’s just wonderful to see them actively involved. They are our future. If they want this to move on, they have to be a part of it.”

Sheryl Goodine, the chairwoman of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, left, and Allen Hudson III, the principal of Glen Cove High School and master of the ceremony.

NOSH collects food outside of Finley Middle School as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. (Photos courtesy Jennifer Corr)

And Goodine said she believes Dr. King would be proud to have seen the day’s series of events, as well as her father, an original organizer of programs honoring Dr. King in Glen Cove. “I am very thankful that the program turned out to be successful and that we had many people in the audience,” Goodine said. “Today we had so many organizations. It was a blessing. So many marching with us. Next year we hope to make the program bigger and better to include more and more people because it’s important to spread Dr. King’s message to the future generations, like little Jeremiah.”

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A proposal to remake the Hub draws mixed reactions JANET BURNS

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ocal officials and community leaders are starting to weigh in on a proposed redevelopment of Nassau’s Hub in Uniondale that would bring a casino, hotel, and other high-end amenities to the area. In early January, the Las Vegas Sands company announced its plans to turn roughly 80 acres at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum into a gambling and entertainment complex. According to the company, its proposal represents a “multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project,” featuring such tourist draws as “celebrity chef restaurants, experiential events and venues and flexible meeting and convention space, including ballrooms ... high-quality casino gaming, which is planned to represent less than ten percent of the project’s total square footage, a luxurious day spa, swimming pool and health club, and a variety of other entertainment programming.” Las Vegas Sands said it will work with RXR Realty, which owns a large piece of property across from the Coliseum, to create a plan that “maximizes economic opportunity, helps to build stronger communities, and protects the quality of life for all Long Islanders.” Previous plans to revamp the area known as the Hub in Uniondale haven’t taken hold, including a plan promoted by RXR as recently as fall 2022 to create “a new vibrant, walkable, mixed-use downtown in the heart of Nassau County.” Scott Rechler, CEO and chairman of RXR, said in an early January press release, “The plan envisioned by [Las Vegas] Sands is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create the kind of world-renowned entertainment and hospitality destination that has been sought after by Long Islanders.” Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd. The new proposal follows legal filings seeking approval of three downstate casino licenses in New York, which the state has said it won’t approve or otherwise rule on until late this year at the earliest. As the news site Patch reported, it’s unclear what would happen to the Coliseum under the new plan, which was rebranded several years ago as NYCB Live, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

An artist’s rendering of the hotel, casino, and entertainment complex at the current site of the Nassau Hub and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

An artist’s rendering of a previous plan for redevelopment of the Nassau Hub area by RXR. (Via NassauHub.com)

As NBC New York reported recently, former New York Governor David Paterson has been hired by Las Vegas Sands to “help lobby the community ... [and has] touted the 12,000 construction jobs and the 5,000 permanent jobs that the project could create.” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has effectively endorsed the latest plan for the site proposed by Las Vegas Sands and RXR. “There has to be significantly more revenue than what’s being generated there now,” Blakeman told press on January 12. “You also have to take into consideration the fact that is the Coliseum viable? As it currently exists, I don’t think it is.” Built in 1972, the Coliseum was home to the New York Islanders hockey team for several decades, and is now home to NBA G-League’s Long Island Nets and the New York Riptide lacrosse team. As amNewYork reported this month, Riptide signed a multiyear lease agreement to remain at Nassau Coliseum this past November. Some local residents have already spoken out against the proposed casino at the site. On January 14, the group Nostrand Gardens Civic Assocation held a small protest at the Hub. Group member Pearl Jacobs told ABC7 New York that the plan represents “a traffic nightmare, and a pollution and environmental nightmare.” The group also expressed

An artist’s rendering of a planned concert hall at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Submitted photo)

A recent aerial view of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site. (Via Wikimedia Commons)

concerns that the development would bring a rise in crime to the area. A Change.org petition, posted by the Say No to the Casino Civic Association, has also been started to oppose the casino’s creation, arguing that the move would “change the character of Nassau County and the surrounding neighborhoods.” The Las Vegas Sands company has reportedly already secured agreements to take over the lease of the 72-acre Coliseum/ Hub complex. A still-live website promoting a previous plan by RXR to develop the site, found at NassauHub.com, described the developer’s most recent vision as a “robust ecosystem ... comprised of office uses with a focus on life sciences and R&D, innovative residential housing, engaging entertainment and retail complementary to the Coliseum, open green spaces, walkable streets with multi-modal connectivity and public amenities, turning the Nassau Hub into a place where people can live, work, play and innovate.” In September, RXR received a 60-day extension from Nassau County on a $1 million payment that was part of its agreement to redevelop the property. According to Long Island Business News, RXR entered into an escrow agreement with the Town of Hempstead in April 2021 so that FP CLark, the town’s planning

consultant, could work on the project’s environmental review. A spokesman for RXR told Long Island Business News at the time, “We’ve submitted everything with the town, the town’s been reviewing and now we’re just waiting for the town to act.” On January 12, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams of Freeport took a measured stance in a statement to press. “As this process unfolds during the next several months, it is imperative for Sands Resorts to conduct extensive community outreach and then incorporate the feedback they receive into their proposal,” Abrahams said. “Engaging directly with residents and stakeholders like Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, the Town and Village of Hempstead, local fire departments, school districts, civic associations, chambers of commerce and others is a necessary first step for addressing concerns and identifying opportunities.” Abrahams continued, “I’ve heard from many residents that oppose the casino aspect, and although I agree with that sentiment based on past casino projects, it’s important to listen to everyone so we can move forward together with all perspectives in mind.”

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 Glen Cove Chamber New Year Kickoff Join the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce as they kickoff the New Year at the first chamber membership meeting at Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 91 Forest Ave. in Glen Cove, at 6 p.m. This evening event will be a great networking opportunity to meet many new business owners and professionals who recently joined the chamber. The cost per person is $30, which includes dinner, soft drinks, tax and tips. There will also be a cash bar. Get tickets at glencovechamber.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28 The Fine Print Live at Teddy’s Bully Bar The Fine Print is back for the first show of its residency at Teddy’s Bully Bar, 46 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay. Guitarist Rob Cohen will be supporting the band. The show will go on from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 29 The Vagus Nerve Yoga Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Vagus Nerve and better ways to calm down your nervous system? Join Emily Loeb on Jan. 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Oyster Bay Yoga,

9 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay to learn special techniques, such as breath work and yoga poses, that help you alleviate anxiety and stress. The Vagus is the 10th cranial nerve. It is long and complex, traveling from the brain all the way down to the colon, along the way relaying messages between the brain, respiratory, digestive and nervous system. Since our breathing, digestion and heart rate are all connected to the Vagus Nerve, this neural pathway can help the body and mind find homeostasis through a variety of practices. These include many yoga postures, conscious breathing and mindfulness exercises that stimulate the Vagus Nerve. This class is $25 or free for members. Sign up by looking for the event at oysterbayyoga.com. National Puzzle Day Jan. 29 is National Puzzle Day, and a great day to introduce a new ongoing program at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, 89 East Main St. in Oyster Bay. Celebrate National Starting at 12:30 Puzzle Day with the p.m., drop off Oyster Bay-East any gently used Norwich Public Library. (Getty Images) puzzle with 300 pieces or more and exchange it for a “New 2 U” puzzle. Hold onto it as long as you like and bring it back to exchange it for another one when you are done. All puzzles are donated to the library and the library is not responsible for any missing pieces.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 10 The Liverpool Shuffle at My Father’s Place Celebrate The Beatles appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show 59 years later with The Liverpool Shuffle. There will be a Beatle Dinner Party, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. at The Metropolitan Restaurant & Bar, 3 Pratt Blvd. in Glen Cove. Purchase tickets at myfathersplace.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Romantic Valentine’s Dinner Enjoy a romantic four course dinner at The Mansion at Glen Cove, 200 Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $110 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For tickets, visit themansionatglencove.com.

ONGOING Open Mic Night At Amalfi Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is Open Mic Night at Amalfi, 197 Forest Ave. in Glen Cove, hosted by David Lamm. All

skill levels are welcome to show off their talent using the PA system, two microphones and available microphone covers. Tuesday also happens to be pasta night, so come on down. Deep Roots Indoor Winter Market The new home for the Deep Roots Farmers Market will be St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Glen Cove, 28 Highland Road, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. except for the third Saturday of the month, starting Jan. 7. There will be no market on the third Saturday of the month because St. Paul’s hosts a free, hot meal and groceries to 80-plus men, women and children from the community on those days. The Winter Market in Oyster Bay Every Saturday starting Jan. 21 through April 29, excluding March 11 and April 8, there will be an Indoor Winter Market at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will support small businesses. Come down and grab some food from one of the food vendors and shop incredibly talented business owners. For more information or for an application, visit foodtruckfridaypeople.com. Friday Night Live Jazz There will be live jazz at The Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar at 74 Shore Road in Glen Cove every Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the music of the Bobby Katz Trio. Head to thecoveny.com to make a reservation.

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Ez Po and Possum Have picked all the blossom, Let all the others Run back to their mothers ---Ezra Pound, 1935

s we noted in a recent issue, the year 2022 was a good one for longtime Long Island resident Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather. It turned out well also for T.S. Eliot. His signature poem, “The Waste Land” declared that April is the cruelest month. It was published in October 1922 and so that month, 100 years later, saw a spate of activity, with three new biographies published on the man, those by Robert

Crawford, Lyndall Gordon, and Matthew Hollis’ study of how the poem came to be written, edited, published, and received by the critics. Hollis’ work takes on a familiar story. There is Eliot’s 100-page manuscript, Ezra Pound’s cesarean operation, Vivien Eliot’s concise additions, the bold vision of Horace Liveright, a small time New York publisher and John Quinn, a Manhattan attorney who arranged to have the poem as the winner of Dial magazine’s annual $2,000 award as the top poetic effort in America. Pound was il miglior fabbro (“the better craftsman”) of the editing process, eliminating the first section, pruning it down to the “April is the cruelest month” to its “Shanti, shanti, shanti” ending. Vivien Haigh-Wood, Eliot’s long-suffering first wife, provided critical editing herself. Vivien, who thought the entire London literary scene was full of pretentious snobs applied her own scalpel. For instance: No ma’am you needed look so old fashioned at me

Was changed to: If you don’t like it, you can get on with it While the lines: It’s that medicine I took in order to bring it off Was tightened up to: It’s them pills I took to bring it off This volume, however, is the story of the century’s most fruitful literary friendship. Ezra Pound was the great mover and shaker of the modernist era. The two men had much in common. Pound was a classicist who lost a teaching job at Hamilton College in Ohio. An only child doted on by his middle-class parents, Pound set sail for Italy. He self-published his first volume of verse. With volume in hand, he landed in London, determined to capture that literary capitol. Eliot, the youngest of a large and distinguished New England family, was raised in St. Louis where his father operated a successful brick manufacturing firm. irm. His

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REVIEW from page 2A prolonged education took him to England for studies at Oxford. Conrad Aiken, another aspiring poet and Eliot’s classmate at Harvard, set up the fateful meeting between Pound and Eliot. The two clicked. More important, Eliot had a draft of “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” in his baggage. Pound was bowled over, convinced that he had discovered genius. The wheels were in motion. Pound managed to get “Prufrock” published in Poetry, the leading “little magazine” of its day. Pound gave up the life of an academic for poetry. Eliot, on track for a professorship at Harvard, incredibly enough, did the same. How to keep the man in London? After three months of courtship, Eliot married Vivien Haigh-Wood, a flirtatious woman with a history of poor health. What an epic misalliance that was. Still, the two toughed it out for 17 years of marriage. From that tumult, and the bleak house of postwar Europe thrown in, came “The Waste Land.” Eliot and Pound were soulmates concerning the craft of poetry. In time, their interests would diverge. Eliot was a fragile man who feared the wrath of God. Pound was part of a mistaken 19th- and early 20th- century view that art and beauty might yet save the world. Hollis gets to the point:

T. S. Eliot As Pound grew more waspish, Eliot grew more wounded. Economic injustice is what ruins lives and isolates people (Pound). It is a lack of religious engagement that prevents a cohesive society (Eliot). A Christian faith will eradicate the need for inequality (Eliot). A Christian church enforces inequality (Pound). Such was the beginning of a rupture between the two, one that lasted for nearly a quarter of a century before old

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age and a sense of mortality brought the two poets together.

into a new century. Both too, were the prophetic artists of out time. Both understood what August 1914 signified. Pound, more than Eliot, seemed devastated over this world and his own failure in trying to save it. By the 1960s, Pound stopped writing, retiring into the world of silence. That helped him keep to his bearings. Eliot’s Christian faith, plus his happy second marriage, was the man’s own road to sanity. Eliot was prolific in all ways. He also accepted that His kingdom is not of this earth.

Hollis’ biography is thorough, scholarly, and readable. A poet himself, the author can dissect what Eliot called “the music of poetry” in both men’s verse. Liveright’s faith in the poem was admirable, so, too, was Quinn’s maneuvering to have the verse win the Dial monetary prize. Mostly, this is the story of two expatriates destined to bring English verse

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Local Internet Provider Files Petition Against Verizon JENNIFER CORR jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

ptical Communications Group Inc., a company that provides Internet across Long Island, New York City and New Jersey, has filed a petition against Verizon New York for allegedly acting intentionally and/or negligently in handling OCG’s rightful and legal contract to lease Verizon’s utility poles and underground conduits, which are accessed through manholes. “Here we have another classic David vs. Goliath story,” said Frank Kanter, the administrative director of the Fire Internet Coalition. “At FIC, we support any endeavor that promotes timely and rigorous broadband competition that is controlled by the free market and economic conditions. This nonsense between OCG and Verizon is a clear product of ineffective or weak laws, rules and regulations. Ratepayers subject to Big Telecom are the ones who suffer. FIC stands behind OCG, and will continue to support this local business that is working

hard to bring broadband competition that the market has been demanding for so many years.” According to a document from the Fair Communications Commission (FCC) titled “A National Broadband Plan For Our Future,” which was released in 2010, Congress, from 1978, first directed the FCC to ensure that the rates, terms, and conditions for pole attachments by cable television systems are just and reasonable. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the definition of pole attachments to include attachments by providers of telecommunications service, and granted both cable systems and telecommunications carriers an affirmative right of nondiscriminatory access to any pole, duct, conduit, or right-ofway owned or controlled by a utility. In 2010, the FCC revised the pole attachment rules to lower the costs of telecommunications, cable, and broadband deployment and to promote competition. OCG is alleging that Verizon, on numerous occasions, illegally occupied OCG’s paid-for-space on the utility poles and underground facilities and used OCG’s cables without permission. OCG also alleges that for years Verizon has overcharged and

mishandled bills that were paid, resulting in an overcharge of over $260,000. And now, despite trying to work with Verizon, OCG alleges that Verizon has declared that they will terminate OCG as a licensee of Verizon’s conduits. This would devastate OCG’s business a press release from the Fair Internet Coalition stated. This action would also hurt the customers relying on OCG’s services and decrease competition outside of Verizon and Optimum. To fight back, Jesse C. Morris, of Coyle & Morris LLP, is representing OCG. Morris explained that a petition against Verizon has been filed within the New York State Public Service Commission, a New York State agency that regulates telecommunication. “In a lot of areas on Long Island, the telecom or internet service is either on cable tv or it’s on old copper lines or it’s just poor,” said Brad Ickes, the president of OCG. “There’s a great deal of people, especially with COVID, who are working from home and more and more people are using those particular older networks, and those networks really can’t handle it so this way everyone’s Internet is slow, doesn’t work and a lot of people have an issue from working

from home because of the poor internet service.” Ickes explained that as OCG deployed out through Suffolk to provide connectivity to various companies and entities, they realized that there were many areas with poor internet service. “I was at one time a New York City police officer in the Bronx and I worked for their tech unit designing fiber for the police department,” Ickes said. “So as I was building out into Long Island, I would go and speak to the fire houses about their service, some of them were so bad they had to use cell phones to run ambulance calls. So there’s a number of fire houses out in Suffolk County especially that we brought fiber in and connected the different locations together and gave them high speed internet so that... their ambulances can function and it gives better service to those people who live out in more remote areas or even regular areas.” Ickes said that OCG has plans to expand service out into Nassau once it finishes its deployment into Suffolk. Anton Media Group reached out to Verizon, but did not receive a response. For more information on this case, visit fairinternetcoalition.org.

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The Santos Scandal, One Month In A range of revelations continues to drop as life goes on Recent Highlights:

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oughly a month after U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos (R, NY-03) made an international splash as the subject of numerous investigative reports, not a whole lot has changed (at least on paper) as a result. Nevertheless, trickles and streams of new facts or opinions about freshman Rep. Santos have persisted from media outlets and fellow electeds, adding up to a sizable river of information about the 34-year-old congressman. Even for those in media, or in politics, it’s a lot to keep track of. As such, Anton Media Group will be providing regular roundups of news about our local congressional rep for the foreseeable future, whether about Santos’ past or his closely watched present.

Brazil, in which a young person who closely resembles Santos appears in drag costume as ‘Kitara Ravache.’ On January 19, Santos denied that he has ever performed as a drag queen, and called the story “the most recent obsession from the media.”

• Rep. Santos has been appointed by the House Republican Steering Committee to two House panels in the U.S. Congress: the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. • On January 17, the group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 held a press conference with Bronx Democrat Ritchie Torres calling on the Federal Election Commission to start an investigation into Santos’ campaign finances. • Patch.com followed up on previous reporting about Santos’ unregistered and/or failed nonprofit for animals, and revealed that multiple veterans accuse Santos of pocketing $3000 in 2017 that had been crowdfunded with the intent of saving the life of one of the veterans’ service dogs. • On January 15, House Oversight Committee Chairman James

Rep. George Santos’ Twitter profile image. Comer, a fellow Republican, told CNN, “It’s not up to me or any other member of Congress to determine whether he can be kicked out for lying. Now, if he broke campaign finance laws, then he will be removed from Congress.” • On January 18, numerous news outlets and social media accounts shared photos and one video that are supposedly from Santos’ younger years in

• The listed district office for Rep. Santos is now open, according to Gothamist. The sign outside still identifies former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D, NY-03), and a sole employee was observed inside “scrolling on their phone.” • On January 11, leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party, including chairman Joseph G. Cairo and fellow Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, called for Santos’ resignation. Later that day, NY Reps. Nick LaLota, Nick Langworthy and Brandon Williams, as well as South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, joined the call for Santos to resign. Santos has repeatedly said that he will not.

Here are several of my own suggestions to hearten the soul, warm the spirit and celebrate the beauty of the season. 1. Pray with fervor! 2. Bake fresh challah. 3. Take a steamy shower or bath multiple times a week. 4. Listen to relaxing music to find inner peace. 5. Drink lots of piping hot chicken soup - the Jewish Penicillin! 6. Increase your metabolism by running to do a good deed. 7. Perform acts of kindness. Warning: May be contagious. 8. Speak loving words to others

RABBI MOSHE WEISBLUM and watch as it warms their hearts. 10. Tell a great story or joke to perk someone up. 11. Make a blessing over a toasted bagel or hot cocoa. 12. Paint a beautiful scene from nature using vibrant colors. 13. Brighten the world with your smile. Weathering the storm is nothing new to the Jewish people. As

Interestingly, our spiritual life is compared to water, which, like falling snow, descends from on high, then trickles down to earth. Likewise, the snow showers that occur during these months can be opportunities for spiritual osmosis, if only we let our Heavenly Creator’s divine teachings touch our souls. Let’s abide by the proverb which states, “If your life is not as you will it, adjust your will to your life!” After all, true joy comes from within, and we have the power to form our own happiness. The biblical King Solomon tells us “To everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Yes, there will be intense, chilly

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How do we stay warm in the winter? Comedian Milton Berle, of blessed memory, used to quip that his wife was going to need a new fur coat. Jerry Seinfeld routinely suggests retiring to his parents’ condo in Boca. Yet, we know that the real protection from the raw elements in nature is provided by the Almighty.

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weather ahead, but there will also be forthcoming periods of sun and renewal – and that is certainly something to be glad about. In Deuteronomy (26:11) we are instructed to “Rejoice in all the good that G-d has given [us].” And yet another proverb reminds us how important a good attitude is to our health: “A merry heart is a good medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” The Talmud tells us that there are three elements that can restore a person’s spirit: beautiful sounds, sights and scents. So, if you are feeling down, imagine the crackling of golden logs in a fireplace or the aroma of fresh kugel floating through your home. Think about the purity of pristine snow or the way that delicate icicles act as prisms of sunlight. It is my hope that you’ll internalize these insights this winter season, and allow them to both fuel your spiritual life and warm your soul.

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Are You Ready for Human Composting? Sometimes, the garbage in my kitchen pail really stinks. Most of the time, it’s because somebody threw a food item into the pail a few days ago and now it is rotting away. It’s plain and simple. Old, rotting food stinks after a few days, especially during hot weather. We spend hundreds of dollars every year on garbage bags to camouflage the odor from rotting food. I don’t believe there is a law against tossing garbage directly into the outside garbage pails without a bag, but no one does that. Even garbage bags, from time to time, break, causing a mess inside the pail. Ignore the garbage, and it will eventually begin to stink. Long Islanders with large properties sometimes create compost piles to store food scraps and lawn trimmings, allowing Mother Nature to break them down naturally. The process takes a few months, but eventually, composters are rewarded with nutrient-rich soil for use in their gardens. Of course, composting piles are often accompanied by a specific offending odor. Most of us, with meager 75 x

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100 properties, want to keep our neighbors happy. Composting is usually not an option. Recently, New York became the sixth state nationally to legalize human composting after death. The process actually has a name, “terramation,” but is also referred to as “Natural Organic Reduction.” Washington State became the first to allow human composting in 2019, followed by Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, and California. To set the record straight, you can’t just dump Uncle Leo into your composting bin with apple cores, egg shells, and lawn trimmings. The process

of human composting is quite involved. Recompose, a green funeral home that operates out of Seattle, Washington, offers human composting as an option, along with traditional funeral services and cremation. According to Recompose founder Katrina Spade, “The body is placed in a reusable vessel along with plant materials such as wood chips, alfalfa, and straw.” The vessel is then stored at a unique facility to allow the microbes and bacteria to break down the body over a month or so. When all is said and done, the entire process takes about 120 days as the material needs to be “cured” for another two to six weeks. The result is about a cubic yard of what is described as “soil amendment.” Human composting produces about three times as much material as a bag of potting soil, which you can buy from any nursery. That’s plenty of a composted Uncle Leo to spread around his favorite tomato plants. The cost for human composting is about $7,000, which includes pickup and composting. It’s more expensive than cremation but less

than a full funeral. When you think about it, returning a deceased loved one to the soil is not that different than when we traditionally bury our dead, except it takes up less space. It may be better because a toxic substance like formaldehyde doesn’t replace your body fluids. Cremation is how I want to go, mostly because I’m claustrophobic. But human composting? That’s a little too out there for me. I already hate bugs. The thought of being confined in a box for two months surrounded by wood chips and alfalfa with no air conditioning sounds more like Hell than Heaven. I get it. We are running out of

space to bury people, especially downstate and here on Long Island. I also understand how energy-inefficient cremation is, requiring much energy to heat an oven above 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. At least with cremation, your family gets a lovely vase with ashes they can put in the living room. Human composting might be more environmentally friendly, but the last thing I need to leave my loved ones is a lasting odor. They get enough of that from me when I’m alive. Besides, I’m already doing my part for the environment by recycling and separating paper from glass. Now they want my body, too?

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Smartest Breed, But With Caveats: Border Collies Are Not For Everyone The job doesn’t always have to be active, either. Mental stimulation is just as critical. Another of my dog’s jobs is hitting a mark. I can say “over here” or “over there” and point and she will sit on that spot. In fact, teaching her tricks has been a really special way for us to aolsen@antonmediagroup.com interact. She knows all the basics, but she will also heel, stay close, find my riginally from Scotland, border kids, round up the chickens, go to a collies were made to be their particular room and put her person’s right hand, nose in the circle of two taking commands and unhands with fingers and leashing their hyperfocus thumbs together. We also on keeping sheep in line. do a lot of obedience They quite literally can work off-leash. It run all day, and their goes a long way ability to focus and towards keeping infer meaning from our her safe when words is unparalleled. we’re out in public. That intensity is both Just like you, a blessing and a curse. your dog needs I’m sure you’ve heard the space. Every dog phrase “these dogs need can benefit from a a job” in reference to certain yard with a sturdy, breeds, and in this case, it’s the Kipper, my red tri-color border collie. solid fence, but for the literal truth. If a border collie (Photo by Amanda Olsen) border collie, it is essential. doesn’t have a consistent outlet This is not a breed for an apartment or for both their physical and mental enereven a small yard. That’s not to say that gy, they will find one, and you won’t like you can’t have a border collie in a small it. Like any bored dog, they may destroy space, but it will be exhausting for you something or they may exhibit anxiety, and unfair to the dog. You will most OCD, and other mental issues. likely not be able to walk them often My dog thinks her job is fetching enough, fast enough, or long enough tennis balls because when she was a to keep them out of trouble. A dog park puppy, we used fetch as the primary might work, but not all dogs are suited to way of burning off her energy. We throw these shared spaces. them up into the trees with a chucker Border Collies are not gregarious like and she has to try and figure out where a lab or golden. They do not like a great it will fall. By all means, if you and your deal of intense stimulation and may shut dog like agility or flyball, get involved. If down or lash out if pushed too far. They you want to try canine freestyle (a kind can be shy of strangers and need a great of synchronized pairs dancing with the deal of careful socialization throughout dog), go for it.

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their lives. If you are the type of person who enjoys throwing loud parties with lots of guests or if you frequently have new people coming to your home, this might not be the breed for you. However, if you enjoy canoeing, camping, or if you have a farm or large acreage with lots of room to run, the border collie might be the perfect companion for you. We have taken our dog camping in the canoe in the Adirondacks multiple times. She loves being outside with her people. When we can’t go someplace that remote we take her to the beach or hiking on state or county land. She also loves running in our yard. One of the best

traits of this breed is their desire to please. It goes a long way towards making training and general living together easier. For some dogs, combining this with some food motivation is all you need to get your dog focused on you and what you are asking for. Border Collies can be great companions, but you need to be realistic with yourself. Do you have everything this very demanding breed needs in order to be living up to their potential? Can you commit the time and energy it takes to keep them tired? A tired dog is a content dog. You have to wear them out to keep them sane, or you’ll be the one going crazy.

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Leaves Are Supposed To Fall, People Aren’t BY ALLISON SIMMS

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alls may not be at the top of our minds as we consider health goals for the new year, but the probability it may happen to someone you know is high—especially if that person is an older adult. As the CDC has found, roughly 25 percent of individuals 65 or older experience a fall each year. While falls are common, so is the tendency to underreport them to a clinician. Less than half of all people who have had a fall ever let their doctor know. There’s often a sense of shame around taking a tumble, but losing your balance or having a fall is nothing to be embarrassed about. All of us need help sometimes. As common as they are, falls should be taken seriously. As I tell our patients and their families, “Leaves are supposed to fall. People aren’t.” Taking preventative measures and getting help quickly if a fall Allison Simms, does occur can make associate director of a world of difference. rehabilitation services In my role as associate at VNS Health. director of rehabilitation services at VNS Health, my colleagues and I see this firsthand when we Most falls occur in a patient’s home. Photos courtesy of VNS Health visit patients in their homes following a fall. speech-language pathologists, and many As home-based clinicians, we work closely other clinicians are here to help you with them to address their concerns and regain function and find a way to move create a plan of care where they can recover towards a healthy future. Staying motiand prevent future falls. vated is half the challenge. Fortunately, With that in mind, here are some simple your care team and loved ones will be tips for preventing and—if need be—reby your side cheering you on—ready covering from a fall: to help when you have setbacks, and to • Home, safe home: Most falls occur in a congratulate you when you finally reach patient’s home. So, the very first thing we your destination. do when visiting a new patient is assess Visit www.vnshealth.org/home-care/rethe safety of their home environment. This habilitation-therapy for more information means ensuring that the home is clear of about VNS Health’s Rehabilitation Services, obstruction and screened for fall risks, like which include physical therapy, speech loose cords or throw rugs that might slip pathology and occupational therapy. VNS underfoot. Health is formerly known as Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY). • The proper fit: If someone has lost weight —Allison Simms is the associate director of during the pandemic but is still wearing Keep yourself as active as possible to help reduce falls. rehabilitation services at VNS Health the same-size clothes as before, they could be at greater risk of tripping over going to the gym. It could be as simple as those clothes and falling. A pair of shoes walking to the mailbox every day or boostGolden Tones Entertainment Group that are too big or too tight can pose a ing circulation and flexibility by stretching Seeking New Members similar risk—so make sure you are wearing your feet and ankles while you’re watching comfortable clothing in the right size, with your favorite TV show. Oyster Bay Town’s ‘Golden Tones Entertainment Group’ is seeking new members. a fit that helps you feel and stay secure. • Monitor medications: Closely monitor yourThis chorus is a social group open to town residents over the age of 60 who have an self when taking medications that may cause interest in singing, dancing, or entertaining. Anyone 60 and older is welcome to join; a • Sleep tight: Adjust your sleep positions to dizziness or lower blood pressure, for they can great singing voice is not required to participate in this social group. minimize fall risk at night. Patients who increase the chances of a fall happening. Meetings will be held every Friday, beginning on Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. at the North sleep on the edge of the bed are more Massapequa Community Center (214 North Albany Avenue, North Massapequa). likely to fall out of bed than those who • When coming back after a fall, don’t There are two planned shows in the upcoming year, scheduled to be performed at the sleep in the middle. give up! Recovering from the physical and North Massapequa Community Center. emotional trauma of a fall can be challeng• Keep moving: Keep yourself as active as Senior citizens interested in joining the Golden Tones of TOBAY Entertainment ing, but it’s important to remember that possible—it can help reduce falls. Staying Group should call 516-797-7916 for more information. physical therapists, occupational therapists, physically active doesn’t have to mean

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Social Security Administration Launches Redesigned Website Reimagined website prioritizes customer experience

isitors to SSA.gov will experience a fresh homepage and a new design to help them find what they need more easily. “SSA.gov is visited by more than 180 million people per year and it is one of our most important tools for providing efficient and equitable access to service,” said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. “Whether providing service in person or online, our goal is to help people understand what they may qualify for and seamlessly transition them to an application process.” Improved self-service capability allows people to skip calling or visiting an office, which helps Social Security staff focus on those visitors who need in-person assistance. Part of ongoing efforts to improve how the public can do business with the agency, the redesign is intended to provide a clear path to the tasks customers need to accomplish. Many of the most visited sections of SSA.gov are now live with a more user-friendly and task-based approach. New pages and improvements based on public feedback will continue to be unveiled in the coming months.

or start an application online. In many cases, there are no forms to sign. The agency will review the application and reach out with questions or for more information. Visit www.ssa.gov/onlineservices to apply for retirement, disability, or Medicare. Many Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. Using a my Social Security account, a personalized online service, people can start or change direct deposit, or request a replacement SSA-1099. For individuals already receiving Social Security benefits, application for an updated card or request an they can print or download a current Benefit Visitors to SSA.gov can SSN for the first time. People may never need Verification Letter if they need proof of their use interactive tools to: benefits. to visit an office and, if they do need to visit Check eligibility for benefits People not yet receiving benefits can use an office to complete the application, they The new benefit eligibility screener is a their online account to get a personalized will save a lot of time by starting online. convenient and simple way for people to Social Security Statement, which provides Start an application for Supplemental learn if they might be eligible for benefits. their earnings information as well as estiSecurity Income (SSI) Save time on Social Security Number (SSN) mates of their future benefits. The portal also People can start the application process and card online services includes a retirement calculator and links online and request an appointment to apply If a person loses their SSN card, they may to information about other online services. for SSI benefits by answering a few questions not need a replacement. In most cases, simThe agency encourages people without a my at www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/. ply knowing their SSN is enough. If a person Social Security account to create one today at Apply for Social Security benefits and does need a replacement card, they may be www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. other online services able to request it online by visiting www.ssa. —Social Security Administration For most benefits, people can apply online gov/ssnumber. Individuals can also start an

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NYSOFA Shares Resource Guide For Older Drivers

he New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) encourages older drivers and their families to utilize several resources that can help avoid safety risks behind the wheel, including NYSOFA’s guide Are You Concerned about an Older Driver? “There are many factors affecting driver safety for older adults. But age alone is not a predictor of risk,” said NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen. “In fact, research shows that older adults, as a group, successfully adjust for age-related changes that otherwise affect safe-driving practices.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers aged 55 and older are involved in fewer crashes than other groups. However, they are also more likely to be killed or injured in traffic crashes due to conditions like fragile bones, prescription medication use, visual impairments, and chronic medical issues that often accompany the aging process. “There are several factors that can lead to unsafe driving conditions for older adults, including medical issues that increase susceptibility to injury, as well as impairment caused by prescription medication,” Olsen said. “Many resources are available to help individuals adapt to these new realities in their lives or find alternatives to driving,

Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “Getting older does not mean you have to stop driving, but you do need to be aware of anything that might impact your safety and the safety of others and take action. We are happy to partner with the Office for the Aging to help raise awareness of this important topic.” In 2015, NYSOFA and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee launched the Safe Driving Tips for Older New Yorkers website to promote older driver safety. The site encourages online and in-person safety training and car safety check programs; provides information to help older drivers understand options for roadway safety; and offers a user-friendly guide about preventing adverse drug interactions that can affect one’s ability to drive. Existing health conditions contribute to more deaths during car accidents. when necessary.” Caregivers are a vital set of eyes and ears as well as a trusted source for family conversations or interventions that can resolve unsafe driving situations. If you are a caregiver or a concerned family member, please see NYSOFA’s guide Are You Concerned about an Older Driver? It offers background about

safety risks, how to assess these risks, conversation starters for helping a loved one accept or cope with changes in their driving status, adaptive vehicle equipment, educational resources and more. “Keeping New Yorkers safe on the roads is one of our top priorities,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, commissioner of the

Other Resources • Offices for the Aging and their community partners are also a resource to help older drivers, including safety assistance or alternative transportation options. To reach local assistance, call the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871. • The American Occupational Therapy

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Association (AOTA) also brings attention to a different aspect of older driver safety, including tips on anticipating changes that can affect driving, family conversations, screening and evaluations, and interventions that can empower older drivers and help them remain engaged in their communities. Visit www.aota.org to learn more about the association. • The Department of Motor Vehicles’ Older Driver Resources webpage (www.dmv. ny.gov/older-driver/older-driver-resources) provides information about driving skills and programs, health tips, license FAQs, vehicle safety tips, and more. • CarFit (www.car-fit.org) is an educational program that provides older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles ‘fit’ them, as well as information and materials on community-specific resources. About the New York State Office for the Aging The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continuously works to help the state’s 4.6 million older adults be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs, and services that support and empower older adults and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations that serve them. Stay connected—visit the NYSOFA Facebook page; follow @NYSAGING on Twitter and NYSAging on Instagram; or visit aging.ny.gov. —New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)

Leaving A Legacy

hen approaching or in retirement, it’s very common to have a desire to leave something behind. While legacy planning is often thought of in financial terms, it can include so much more. For retirees looking to leave a legacy, options abound. Some people may choose to share their skills and knowledge with others, either through teaching or writing. Others may opt for financial support, whether through direct giving or by setting up a trust or foundation. And still others may choose to build something tangible that will benefit future generations, such as a park or community center.

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Sharing skills and knowledge Financial support One of the most valuable things anyone can offer is their skills and experience. Retirees may choose to pass their knowledge on by leading formal classes or workshops, or informally through mentoring or coaching. Whatever the method, it’s a way to share knowledge and experience and help others reach their potential.

Writing it down

Another way to leave a legacy is through writing. The writing could be in the form of a memoir, autobiography, or even just a simple letter to be passed on to future generations. Whatever the format, it’s a way retirees can share their lives and experiences with others.

For some retirees, leaving a financial legacy is important. This can be done in several ways, such as setting up a trust or foundation or making direct gifts to family members or charities. Permanent life insurance, like universal or whole life insurance, is an easy way to leave a financial legacy for family or even to an organization that was important to them.

Building something

Another way to leave a legacy is to build something that will benefit future generations. This could be a physical structure like a park or community center or something less tangible like a scholarship fund.

Sharing their time

Retirees have wisdom and experience to offer, and one of the best ways to pass it on it is by sharing their time. This could be volunteering with an organization, or simply spending time with family and friends.

A lasting legacy

Retirees hoping to leave a lasting legacy should consider all of their options and choose the one (or ones) that best suits their goals, values, and abilities. Whether they decide to teach, build, write, or donate, it’s important to do what feels right. What matters most is that they take the time to consider what they want their legacy to be and how best to achieve it. —Northwestern Mutual

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Retirees will want to have a good idea of all their retirement finances, including both their yearly and monthly budgets. This can help them make informed decisions about their spending and figure out how much they can afford on things like travel, new hobbies, and other activities.

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Many retirees worry about whether they are making the most of their retirement savings. Retirees may want to consult a financial advisor to help sort out this information and provide guidance on how to make the most of one’s money. From tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and a plan to weather market volatility, financial advisors can help turn a lifetime of savings into guaranteed income retirees don’t have to worry about.

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Retirement can be a great time to pursue new hobbies and interests. Some retirees may want to volunteer, take up a new sport, or join social clubs. Having a rough plan for how they want to spend their time can help retirees make the most of their retirement.

6. Social circle

For some people, retirement can be a time to reconnect with old friends and family. Others may find that their social circle changes as they meet new people. Understanding how they prefer to socialize can help retirees make conscious decisions and plan for their retirement years.

7. Retirement hustle

Some retirees find that they want to stay active and busy in retirement by starting a small business or working part-time. A job or small business can also provide a source of supplemental income. Retirees who choose to have a retirement hustle will also want to consider how to set up their business and whether they prefer to live close to work.

8. Estate plan

Retirement can be a good time to review one’s estate plan and make sure that it is upto-date. This can include things like wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents, and updating beneficiaries for any permanent life insurance policies, like universal life insurance and whole life insurance. Talking to an attorney about these matters can help retirees ensure that their wishes are carried out. —Northwestern Mutual

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Free Support Group For Grandparents Of Autistic Kids

hen a child faces a mental health challenge, the entire family is impacted. But while people may sympathize with parents and siblings, they often forget that grandparents also struggle with feelings of sadness and helplessness. That’s why North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center) runs a free support group just for grandparents whose grandchildren are on the autism spectrum: GASAK, for Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids. GASAK’s mission is to support, inform and advocate for grandparents with autistic grandchildren. At meetings held on the last Thursday of each month, GASAK participants network and share information on issues critical to families impacted by autism. New members are welcome to join at any time. While the program isn’t new, it recently returned to in-person meetings at the Guidance Center’s Marks Family Right from the Start 0-3+ Center in Manhasset after being virtual since the start of the pandemic. While there are many programs for parents of autistic children, few if any address the specific issues that come up for grandparents, said Dr. Sue Cohen, director of clinical services at Right from the Start.

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“Sometimes the parents are overwhelmed dealing with their children’s needs,” Cohen said. “At GASAK meetings, grandparents can share their own concerns with their peers.” One GASAK member said, “A lot of times your friends can’t relate to what you’re going through, but when you walk into

the GASAK group, you feel comfortable instantly. Nobody judges you.” The program occasionally features guest speakers, including education lawyers, social workers, special education advocates and others. “When a grandparent leaves a meeting,”

said Cohen, “they walk away with information that can make a huge difference in the lives of their children and grandchildren.” But the camaraderie members experience is perhaps the most important benefit of the group. Case in point: one grandmother who has two autistic grandsons who were nonverbal until they were three years old. When one of them said “Mom” for the first time, the GASAK group celebrated her good news. “There is such compassion among members,” Cohen said. “And by sharing our worries as well as our joyful moments, we give new members hope.” In addition, the Guidance Center provides a variety of therapeutic services for children on the autism spectrum, as well as their parents and other family members. They also provide testing for preschool-age children to young adults. To learn more about the GASAK group and the testing services, contact Cohen at 516-484-3174 or email scohen@ northshorechildguidance. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971. —North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

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In comparison, California ranks as the worst overall state and least affordable. Similarly, Florida, Arizona, Mississippi, and Louisiana are also among the five worst states for retirees. Texas and Georgia are number six and number seven from the bottom and receive the lowest scores for transportation. “Our research shows that affordability is a top priority for seniors and adults approaching retirement,” said Jim Rosenthal, CEO of Caring.com. “While many people associate good weather and sunshine with the best places for retirement, our 2022 Senior Living Report offers a broader perspective on a range of factors that impact the wellbeing of seniors. We’ve compiled this guide to help seniors and their families identify places that address the needs and socio-economic conditions of older populations, particularly as they transition to retirement and consider making a move to a new area of our nation.” Data from the U.S. Census Bureau

shows that the senior population is fast-growing, and almost 20 percent of Americans will be 65 or older by 2023. This year’s Senior Living Report focuses on identifying places that offer the most affordable lifestyles and opportunities for older adults. Affordability makes up 33 percent of the final score and this category measures the cost of housing and job availability for seniors. West Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Indiana are among the most affordable states for seniors to retire. After affordability, the quality and availability of healthcare is the next largest factor that Caring.com’s panel of experts and survey respondents evaluated to determine the suitability of a given area for seniors. Additional categories like transportation focus on access to public or private transportation services, and quality of life includes the availability of neighborhood amenities like museums, libraries, parks and fresh markets. The senior living and housing

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This home that is situated in the Village of Upper Brookville at 15 Centre View Dr., just off Mill River Rd. sold on Dec. 6 for $2,050,000. It sits on more than two acres that are private, secluded level land. This home has an impressive grand entrance with 22-foot ceilings. It has a contemporary design and an open-concept floor plan. The floors are Brazilian granite. The home has three fireplaces, six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The recent updates to this home include a new kitchen with breakfast seating and panoramic views. New utilities and features include WiFi-controlled heat, air conditioning, hardwood floors, a blue stone balcony, a sunken great room and formal tea, living and dining rooms. The first floor has a master bedroom en suite wing with a spiral staircase to a loft and study area balcony. The lower level includes laundry, a sunken great room lounge, a library, media room, full eat-in-kitchen and a dining area. The entry to the resort-like grounds includes an in-ground pool with a waterfall and a hot tub. There are two electric awnings, an outdoor kitchen, a renovated tennis court, a garden and a half-basketball court. Taxes are $27,432 and the homeowner’s fee is $1,500 per year.

s a global real estate industry expert, Esther Muller knows which markets are hot right now, and she said that Israel is one such market. “The housing market has turned in extreme directions in the past few years, which has left prospective homeowners feeling more hopeless as time goes on,” Muller said. “While it may seem near impossible to find a great home for a decent price in the United States, that’s not the case in other places abroad.” More people are discovering a much better experience in other markets, such as Israel, she added. How exactly are they finding these kinds of opportunities? Only with an expert like Muller. Muller’s main mission is to connect people looking to buy property with a solid place to be able to do that: Israel. She is striving to make the process smooth for people interested in buying property in Israel, where it’s financially viable to do so. “It’s the best investment and legacy for our children,” she said. Muller is passionate about helping her clients find the right fit. “As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, I have

Nachlaot is a courtyard neighbordhood in Jerusalem. always strived to make the world a better place to live,” Muller said. “My business vision is to advise you on how to achieve your mission to find a perfect home in a safe and solid investment.” Muller is a global real estate industry expert with more than 30 years of experience in the real estate market. As an owner, broker, investor, author and coach, Muller has established herself as a trusted authority in the industry. She has authored two books: Tips from the Tops and Success is the Destination. Her current mission is making the home-buying process in Israel smooth for her clients. Visit www.esthermuller.com for more information.

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eginning on Jan. 6, Long Islanders had their chance to escape reality by stepping into the Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium in East Northport. With Feb. 3 and 5 being the last days “Mesmerica” will be shown, Long Island Weekly caught up with the musical artist behind the show, James Hood. First, what is “Mesmerica?” According to its website, it is a “visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses.” One of the instruments Hood plays is the hand pan, and the music in “Mesmerica” is constructed around that instrument. Hood said he is fascinated by the instrument’s ability to fill a room with a relaxing energy. “The music goes well with the intention of the show, which is to give people an experience of peace within themselves without ascribing it to any meaning besides what we do as humans, to lose track of time when we’re enjoying ourselves,” Hood said. The “Mesmerica” show started in

“Mesmerica” will be playing on Long Island for two more nights. 2019, and was playing in about 27 planetariums when the pandemic started. Hood said the show went dark for two years, and began showing again in October. “‘Mesmerica,’ the word is a play on words between the old fashioned word for mesmerized, and obviously America,” Hood, of Los Angeles said. “My mission is to give people an opportunity to experience the spaciousness that’s inside their mind that people who can meditate say is so wonderful, that feeling.” And, Hood explained, planetariums are the perfect spaces for these shows, because with high definition, three-dimensional images coming his way, he finds he can sit still for a long time without a single thought entering his mind. Hood first became interested in planetariums when he attended shows there and was inspired by the endless possibilities of the dome. “We are transcendent beings that lose track of time whenever we’re enjoying ourselves,” Hood said. “And we’ll sit and watch a sunset without saying anything for a long time and in some ways, this is an experience a bit like that, to just be overwhelmed with

the visual and musical program that you actually give the meaning to.” There’s flexibility in this show, as each audience member can personalize their experience with it. “It meets you wherever you are,” Hood said. “But it doesn’t give you a narrative to lock your logical mind onto... But it does feel like you’re going on a journey and you’re making it up as you go along in a lot of ways. But you only go as far as you want. So in some ways, you are the star... because everyone’s going to meet it differently.” About Hood’s artistry Hood was formerly a rock drummer in London. He played for various groups, including The Pretenders. But then, Hood decided to hang up his drum sticks and become a composer. “It was a great idea, but not the easiest thing to do when you don’t know how to play any instrument other than the drums,” Hood said. “I knew percussion and rhythm, but I had a head full of music. The computer came along to enable me to create composition, because I was able to make a lot of mistakes and learn.” Hood moved to the United Stated after the millennium, feeling that America would be the right place for Hood’s next step in his musical journey. “As it turns out, I wouldn’t be able to do what I do anywhere else,” Hood said. To get $12 tickets for “Mesmerica” at the Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium, visit tickets. mesmerica.com.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re drawn to powerful people who have earned their place just as you have. Even so, don’t underplay luck’s role. The headwinds and tailwinds of life can lift or thwart. This week brings reminders to respect the fickle hand of fate and help those around you who do not currently find themselves in her favor.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). People tend to love along certain grooves and styles they learned early in life. With awareness, these patterns can be optimized or changed. You’re more aware of relationship dynamics this week. You’ll notice new things about the way you love and are loved, and the information will be applied to improvements.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your choices can be surprising even to you. It’s like one part of you has to live with decisions made by another part of you. This week, the phenomenon will inspire a feeling that you’d like to get to know yourself a little better. “Nothing we do is inevitable, but everything we do is irreversible.” -- Joy Williams SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re not trying to intimidate anyone and yet your very presence can strike a note of fear in those who want you to like, hire or approve of them in any way. The question is, do you want people to be themselves around you, or would you prefer them to reach a bit to be the person they think you want? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even though people have unusual qualities or things about them that are not ideal, you readily make room in your heart for the many facets of others. Self-acceptance isn’t as easy for you at times. Try to let yourself be who you naturally are. Don’t change the very things that make you stand out as an original. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s a particular pattern of yours you’ve noticed -- not exactly an unhealthy habit, but it’s not helping. Your reason to quit will be obvious and unavoidable. You can see two distinctly different futures before you -- the one where you continue and the one where you change. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don’t have to be reminded the accumulation of material items can make life cumbersome. It’s not that the old stuff has to go, nor do you need to refrain from getting anything new, rather there’s a sense that some of these possessions no longer represent or delight you. You’ll maximize by minimizing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). No one knows what you can do, not even you, not yet. People will want to define you, and you may feel like you’re being asked to come up with the definition, but don’t. With a definition comes a limit. By saying what you are, you say what you aren’t. Instead, throw yourself into the work and your actions will form you.

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Battle of the sexes South dealer. Neither side vulnerable. NORTH ♠J8765 ♥8 5 3 ♦ K 10 ♣A Q 9 WEST EAST ♠A942 ♠ K 10 ♥ Q 10 ♥7 ♦82 ♦A 9 7 6 5 4 3 ♣ 10 7 5 4 3 ♣K 8 2 SOUTH ♠Q3 ♥A K J 9 6 4 2 ♦QJ ♣J 6 The bidding: South West North East 1♥ Pass 1♠ 2♦ 3♥ Pass 4♥ Opening lead — eight of diamonds. In April 1989, a match billed as the “Marathon Bridge Battle of the Sexes” took place in New York and Paris. The nonstop, two-week-long, round-the-clock match between an all-male team and an all-female team, playing the same hands simultaneously at the two sites, ended in a narrow victory for the men. The event, the brainchild of former New York Times bridge columnist Alan Truscott, established many records, including the longest continuous match (2,352 deals) and the most players participating in a match (more than 1,000). It also

raised more than $15,000 for charity. This deal, played by R. Jay Becker (no relation to this writer) in New York, contributed to a strong comeback by the men after they had fallen behind. Becker reached four hearts as shown. East won the opening diamond lead and shifted to a trump. Declarer won and smoothly led the spade three, which rode to East’s ten. The defense was now helpless. In practice, East returned a diamond to dummy’s king. Becker then drew the last trump and led another spade to East’s king, endplaying her. Whether she returned a diamond or a club, declarer had the remainder. If instead East had cashed the king of spades before returning a diamond, declarer would simply ruff a spade, draw the last trump, cross to the eight of hearts and ruff another spade to establish a discard for his losing club. The only chance for the defense is for West to put up the spade ace at trick three and shift to a club, playing for East to have both black kings. This is not unreasonable, since if South has the club king, he already has at least 10 tricks, while at the same time he is hardly likely to lead a low spade from his hand if he holds the king. The same contract was defeated when the deal was played in Paris, so the men gained 10 IMPS.

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GLEN COVE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU , MT GLQ INVEST ORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs . MARIU SZ P. GROMU L, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 9, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, NY on February 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 251 W alnut Road, Glen Cove , NY 11542. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improv ements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Glen Cove , County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 30, Block 76 and Lot 45. Approximate amount of j udgment is $928 ,666.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subj ect to provi sions of filed Judgment Index # 6952/ 2015. Cash will not be accepted. T his foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Stephen Frommer, Esq., Referee K nuckles, K omosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 T axter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T #236634- GCOB/ RP LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE OF SALE SU PREME COU RT COU NT Y OF NASSAU LYONS MORT GAGE SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, Against MICHAEL YANNELOS A/ K / A M. YANNELOS, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/ 17/ 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive , Mineola, N.Y. 11501. T his Auction will be held rain or shine on 2/ 7/ 2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 11 Lindbergh Ave nue, Glen Cove , New York 11542, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve ments thereon erected, situate, lying and being in T he City Of Glen Cove , County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 21 Block 16 Lot 8

T he approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $364,948.24 plus interest and costs. T he Premises will be sold subj ect to provi sions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 9827/ 15 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee. McCabe, W eisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Ave nue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 12/ 15/ 2022 File Number: 16-302281 LD 1-25-18-11-4-2023-4T #236825- GCOB/ RP LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of C hapter 246 , S ection 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on F E B R U AR Y 2, 203, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 23-53 GLEN HEAD EILEEN COTTER: Variance to allow existing enclosed porch havi ng less aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building cove rage than permitted by Ordinance. E/ s/ o Rooseve lt St., 200 ft. N/ o T odd Dr., a/ k/ a 34 Rooseve lt Street, Glen Head, NY APPEAL NO. 23-54 GLEN HEAD PARMA LLC: (A) Variance to allow existing walk-in cooler havi ng less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow no landscaped buffer between residential and commercial zones. E/ s/ o Glen Cove Ave ., 125 ft. S/ o W alnut St., a/ k/ a 716 Glen Cove Ave nue, Glen Head, NY APPEAL NO. 23-55 LOCUST VALLEY LISA MARCOCCIA: (A) Variance to construct second story addition havi ng less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second story addition, two story addition and cellar entrance havi ng less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct second story addition and two story addition havi ng less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eave s and gutters. (D) Variance to construct rear two story addition, cellar entrance and rear platform with steps to grade

LEGAL NOTICES havi ng less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to construct two story addition and roofed ove r cellar entrance exceeding maximum building cove rage than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Variance to construct second story addition, two story addition, rear platform with steps to grade and roofed ove r cellar entrance exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. S/ s/ o North St., 66.08 ft. E/ o W . 4th St., a/ k/ a 1 North Street, Locust Valley, NY APPEAL NO. 23-56 OYSTER BAY 249 SOUTH STREET LLC: (A) Variance to allow existing two (2) air conditioning units havi ng less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 5.9 ft. by 3.4 ft. illuminated freestanding sign located on southwest corner of lot having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. E/ s/ o South St., 150 ft. N/ o Burtis Ave ., a/ k/ a 249 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY JANUARY 23, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 1-25-2023-1T -#237380GCOB/ RP

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby give n that commencing on February 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County T reasurer by February 16th, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requi res a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requi res that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a T ax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provi sions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County T reasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is ava ilable at the website of the Nassau County

T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov/ 526/ County-T reasurer Should the T reasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of T he County T reasurer 1 W est Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the T reasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is ava ilable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: h t t p s : / / w w w. n a s s a u c o u n t y n y. g o v / 5 2 7 / A n n u a l T ax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be adve rtised in this publication on or before February 08th, 2023. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its servi ces, programs, or activi ties. U pon reque st, accommodations such as those requi red by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provi ded to enable indivi duals with disabilities to participate in all servi ces, programs, activi ties and public hearings and eve nts conducted by the T reasurer’ s Office. U pon reque st, information can be made ava ilable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 e xt. 1-3715. Dated: January 25, 2023 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subj ect to any and all superior tax liens of sove reignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subj ect to the provi sions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts. Howeve r, such tax liens shall have priority ove r the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ove r the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. T he Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’ s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the va lidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recove ry and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss

1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receive rship. T he County T reasurer reserve s the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserve s the right to interve ne in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howeve r, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, cove ring their inve stment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County T reasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delive ry, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liqui dated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. T he bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive adva ntage in the random number generator in the eve nt of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive adva ntage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result

in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. T he tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrive d at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have vi olated any of these bid requi rements then their bid shall be voi ded and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 25, 2023 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, New York 2-1; 1-25-2023-2T -#237560GCOB/ RP

LEGAL NOTICE NOT ICE T O BIDDERS Board of Education Locust Valley CSD Administration Building 22 Horse Hollow Road Locust Valley, NY 11560 T he Board of Education of the Locust Valley CSD, T own of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York hereby invi tes the submission of sealed bids for Electronic & Electrical Systems. Sealed bids will be addressed to the attention of Erik Nakutavi cius, Administration Building, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, until February 15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at which time the proposals will be publicly read: ELECT RONIC & ELECT RICAL SYST EMS All bids must be submitted in sealed enve lopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid in the lower left-corner. T he specifications and bid forms may be secured on or after January 26, 2023 from the Director of Facilities Office, Administration Building, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 or by emailing rva rricchio@locustva lleyschools.org. T he Board of Education reserve s the right to rej ect all bids and to re-adve rtise for new bids, or to waive technical defects, irregularities and omissions, when doing so is deemed, in its sole discretion,

to be in the best interest of the School District. Board of Education Locust Valley CSD By: Susan Hammerschmidt District Clerk 1-25-2023-1T -#237666GCOB/ RP

OYSTER BAY LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby give n that commencing on February 21st, 2023, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County T reasurer by February 16th, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requi res a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requi res that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a T ax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provi sions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County T reasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is ava ilable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: https:/ / www.nassaucountyny. gov/ 526/ County-T reasurer Should the T reasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February 2023 at the Office of T he County T reasurer 1 W est Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the T reasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is ava ilable at the website of the Nassau County T reasurer at: h t t p s : / / w w w. n a s s a u c o u n t y n y. g o v / 5 2 7 / A n n u a l T ax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be adve rtised in this publication on or before February 08th, 2023. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or Continued on page 12

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Saladino: Hometown Heroes Recognition Applications Now Available Residents, businesses invited to sponsor hero banners to recognize veterans, active duty personnel banner can remit $75 to sponsor the production of a banner. No profit is made from this program. Once the banners are displayed, the Town will maintain the banners, and will remain on display until Veterans Day, where they will then be taken down to avoid any inclement winter weather and returned to the service family or their loved ones. Those who sponsored a banner last year are reminded to submit a new application in order to be included in the 2023 season. Applications must be received by March 10, 2023. Supervisor Saladino added, “This is an especially meaningful way to honor those who bravely and selflessly served our nation. Together as a community we will honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who sacrificed a great deal for our nation, as well as many local veterans who continue to serve our community and their fellow veterans through advocacy efforts.” For more information on how to sponsor a banner, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ herobanners to download or submit an application, or call 516-797-4121. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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SCHOOL NEWS

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Teacher Awarded $500 Grant

Glen Cove Mayor Congratulates Student On Her Little Free Library On Jan. 9, Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck posted on her official Facebook page that she was proud of a local student named Lori Yamond. “So proud of Lori Yamond of Glen Cove High School for completing her ‘Little Free Library’ project,” Mayor Panzenbeck wrote. “Little Free Library book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!). Their mission “is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries.” The Glen Cove Public Library responded, stating that this was a wonderful initiative, and that Yamond could let the library know if she needs a replenishment, as they can provide discarded books. “Keep up the great work,” the library commented. For more information, contact Lori at lryamond@glencoveschools.org. —Submitted by the Office of Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck

LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 9 access to, or treatment or employment in, its serv ices, programs, or activi ties. U pon reque st, accommodations such as those requi red by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provi ded to enable indivi duals with disabilities to participate in all servi ces, programs, activi ties and public hearings and eve nts conducted by the T reasurer’ s Office. U pon reque st, information can be made ava ilable in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 e xt. 1-3715. Dated: January 25, 2023 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SAL E Such tax liens shall be sold subj ect to any and all superior tax liens of sove reignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subj ect to the provi sions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts. Howeve r, such tax liens shall have priority ove r the County’ s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate ove r the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. T he Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these T erms of Sale may be subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subj ect to such proceedings which may be

This Little Free Library can be found at 100 Garvies Point, just passed the Beacon Apartments.

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commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’ s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the va lidity of the tax lien. In addition to being subj ect to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civi l Relief Acts, said purchaser’ s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recove ry and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U .S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receive rship. T he County T reasurer reserve s the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. T he Nassau County T reasurer reserve s the right to interve ne in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the T reasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. Howeve r, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, cove ring their inve stment in said tax lien. T he Nassau County T reasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not

Third grade teacher Kelly Hilt from James proposal outlining the type of classroom H. Vernon School in the Oyster Bay-East materials she would purchase to benefit Norwich Central School District was reher class of 21 third graders. With the grant cently selected as a Jovia Grant recipient in money, she plans on purchasing STEM the Jovia building Financial materials, Credit literacy cenUnion’s ter games, “Fundmath maing Your nipulatives Ideas” and more Teacher engaging Grant books for program. older readMs. Hilt ers. Her goal earned a James H. Vernon teacher and Jovia Grant recipient Kelly Hilt, is to help $500 grant middle, with her third grade class. students to purgrow aca(Photo courtesy the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School chase new District) demically hands-on and socially materials to enhance the learning experiwith these engaging and fun learning ences of her students. materials. Jovia’s grant program is open to Nassau The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central and Suffolk County teachers from pre-k School District congratulates Ms. Hilt on through 12th grade who are also memreceiving this grant. bers of Jovia Financial Credit Union. To be —Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich considered for the grant, Hilt submitted a Central School District

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limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. T he rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County T reasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County T reasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delive ry, then all amounts deposited with the County T reasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevo cably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County T reasurer as liqui dated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. T ime is of the essence in this sale. T his sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. T he bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any

other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive adva ntage in the random number generator in the eve nt of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive adva ntage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. T he tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrive d at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. T he bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have vi olated any of these bid requi rements then their bid shall be voi ded and if

LEGAL NOTICES they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 25, 2023 T HE NASSAU COU NT Y T REASU RER Mineola, New York 2-1; 1-25-2023-2T -#237560GCOB/ OB L EGAL NOTICE VIL L AGE OF MATINECOCK BOARD OF Z ONING APPEAL S PU BL IC NOTICE An adj ourned public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Z oning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Matinecock, Nassau County, New York, at the Portledge School – Gilmour Library 355 Duck Pond Road in the Village, on February 6, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. T he adj ourned hearing will be on the application of Portledge School, owner of a 62-acre parcel of land located at 355 Duck Pond Road in the Village, designated as Section 23, Block K , Lots 712 & 713 on the Nassau County Land and T ax Map, and located in the Village’ s R-5A (5-Acre) zoning district. T he Applicant seeks to amend it Special U se Permit to allow the construction of a new, two-story Athletic and W ellness Center and accessory site improve ments, all as shown on the revi sed plan entitled “Site Plan…” prepared by Northcoast Civi l, L.S. & P.E., P.C., and last dated December 27, 2022.

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T he Applicant also seeks permission to create a temporary construction storage area, not to exceed 1,500 cubic yards of material and 6-feet in height, along the westerly side of the property, as shown on the plan entitled “Construction Storage Plan…” prepared by Northcoast Civi l, L.S. & P.E., P.C., and last dated January 19, 2023. T he above plans are on file at the offices of Humes & W agner, Attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Ave nue, Locust Valley, New York, (516) 676-4600 where they may be seen by appointment only Monday through Friday, 9: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until the time of the hearing. All interested persons will be give n an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any indivi dual requi res special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Attorney at least 48 hours in adva nce of the hearing. Linda Gardiner Chairwoman Z -232 1-25-2023-1T -#237599GCOB/ OB

York, that the Lattingtown Board of T rustees will hold public meetings at the LattingtownVillage Hall, 299 Lattingtown Road, in said Village or otherwise noted, at 4:00 p.m. on the following days below. Check the Village website for any changes or additional information that may be needed, www.vi llageoflattingtown.org February 15, 2023 March 15, 2023 April 19, 2023 May 17, 2023 June 21, 2023 July 19, 2023 No August Meeting September 20, 2023 October 18, 2023 Nove mber 15, 2023 No December Meeting By Order of the Board of T rustees Inc. Village of Lattingtown Nassau County, New York Dawn Gresalfi, Village Clerk Dated: January 25, 2023 1-25-2023-1T -#237615GCOB/ OB

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Oyster Bay-East Norwich Students Discover Opportunities In The East Norwich Fire Department And Beyond

Oyster Bay High School valedictorian Sophia Dean, right, received a plaque from Director of Guidance Melissa Argaman for being top of her class.

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Oyster Bay-East Norwich sixth graders nity service and leadership opportunities from James H. Vernon School received a and more. While sharing the benefits of the special visit from the East Norwich Junior program, the junior firefighters encourFirefighters on Jan. 6. Classes gathered aged the students to get involved if they in the school’s cafeteria were interested. In addition, to learn about the East the sixth graders watched as Oyster Bay High School salutatorian Norwich Junior Firefighter one of the junior firefighters Zachary Lachman, right, was presented program and hear from put on his bunker gear. with a plaque from Director of Guidance some Oyster Bay High Following the presentation, Melissa Argaman, left. School students who are Mr. Presta introduced Nassau currently involved as junior County Fire Marshal Matfirefighters. thew F. Kerin. A K9 handler Jerry Presta, East Nassau County Fire Marshal in Nassau County’s investiNorwich firefighter and Matthew F. Kerin, left, spoke gation division, Kerin spoke junior firefighter adviser, with sixth graders at James to students about his job and opened the presentation. H. Vernon School. introduced him to his partner He introduced three junior (Photo courtesy Oyster Bay-East Leah. The students were Norwich Central School District) thrilled as Leah, a Labrador Lachman will be attending the University of firefighters, along with firefighter and Oyster Bay Retriever, walked into the Pennsylvania in the fall. cafeteria. Kerin explained Leah’s background Each student was invited on stage follow- High School graduate Jonathan Cox and rescue captain, paramedic and junior fireand how she plays an important role in the ing Argaman’s remarks and was presented fighter adviser Pauline Cronin. Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and with a plaque which will be displayed on Junior firefighters and current Oyster Firearms. As an accelerant detection canine, Oyster Bay High School’s Academic Wall Bay High School students, Khadeejah Leah helps Kerin with investigations using of Honor for all to see. Dean and LachMemon, Nicholas Syrett and Steven Wulher highly trained senses. Both presentations man received a round of applause from forst, spoke to the students about the East were a great way to educate the sixth graders board members, administrators, family Norwich Junior Firefighters program which on how they can get involved now in the fire and friends, as they were congratulated by trains individuals ages 12 to 18 to become department and shined a light on possible Superintendent of Schools Dr. Francesco career paths. Ianni and Board President Laurie Kowalsky. firefighters. They educated students on —Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich —Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich what they do, provided an overview of Central School District Central School District their training program, discussed commu-

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board Of Education Honors This Year’s Valedictorian, Salutatorian

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Raynham Hall Museum Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Students to be awarded for writing about love and the holiday

aynham Hall Museum is excited to announce a 2023 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest for students in grades 4 to 6. Raynham Hall is home to the first documented Valentine’s poem in the USA. At the height of the Revolutionary War, on Feb. 14, 1779, Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe, commander of the British regiment the Queen’s Rangers, presented young Sally Townsend with a poem, which read in part,

“To you my heart I must resign, O choose me for your Valentine!” Students may enter by writing a poem of any kind, no longer than 26 lines, on the topic of love or Valentine’s Day. Entries are limited to one per person, and must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Due to the large volume of submissions, poems cannot be returned to their authors. There will be first-place, second-place, and honorable

mention winners. An awards ceremony will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. at Raynham Hall Museum. Winners’ family, friends, and teachers are invited. The competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges, including: George Wallace, Writer in Residence at the Walt Whitman Birthplace and first poet laureate of Suffolk County; Dr. Francesco Ianni, Oyster BayEast Norwich Superintendent

of Schools; and Elaine Palmer, retired educator and Raynham Hall board member. Students and teachers can email valentines@ raynhamhallmuseum.org with questions. About Raynham Hall Museum: Raynham Hall was the home of Robert Townsend, a central member of George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. The home was occupied by British officer Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe during

the Revolutionary War. Transformed into a Victorian villa in the 1850s, the house offers two eras of interpretation, with the front of the house showcasing the period of the Revolution, and the back of the house preserving a late 19th-century aesthetic. Visit Raynham Hall Museum at 30 W Main St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, call 516-922-6808, or visit https:// raynhamhallmuseum.org. —Submitted by Raynham Hall

died on Dec. 27, 2022 at age 49. Beloved daughter of Dolores; loving mother of Evan, Devon, Kyhan, Jalon, Anthony, Izon and Destini; dear sister of William Jackson, Rodney and Anthony; cherished grandmother of Aidan, Jayden and Levi. Also survived by her favorite aunt Dot, cousin Tish, Poochie, Swag and step-father Eddie. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Memorial Service was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home.

Interment is private.

OBITUARIES Jerry Edward Cohen Jerry Edward Cohen of Glen Cove, age 85, died on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Jerry was born on June 18, 1937, the middle son of Dorothy (nee Surasky) and Si Cohen of Morganton, NC. He attended the University of North Jerry Edward Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with Cohen a degree in Political Science in 1959. Jerry married Lubah (nee Freedman) in 1960. Jerry served in the US Army and received an Honorable Discharge. He rose to Executive Sales Director at Drexel Heritage, where he worked until his retirement in 1985 after 33 years. Jerry was a 32° Mason, an active member of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Glen Cove, and, after retirement, a film and TV extra. He will be remembered for his dry wit (his film CV included: “Authentic Southern Accent”). Jerry Cohen is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lubah; his daughter Dena Prybutok (son-in-law Mark,); and grandchildren Elan, Nate and Maya, of Port Washington; and son Micah Cohen (daughter-in-law Melissa nee Goodman) of Charlotte, NC. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove, NY. Graveside Service is private. Euphemia Ermmarino Euphemia Ermmarino of Glen Cove died on Jan. 7, 2023 at age 87. Wife of the late Gabriel; mother of Gabriel (Denise), Mark and Stephen (Andrea); sister of Margaret Neen (the late Dennis); grandmother of Christina, Gabriel, Daniel, Mark, Gabriella, Euphemia Chloe, Stephen and Ermmarino Olivia; great grandmother of Ly’Anna. Aunt of Tracy and Jennifer. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas. Mass was held at the Church of St. Rocco Glen Cove. Interment is at East Hillside Cemetery. Robert J. Kormoski Robert J. Kormoski was a lifelong resident of Glen Cove. He died on Jan. 11, 2023 at age 79. Beloved husband

of Virginia “Ginny;” loving father of Kathleen Schirrmacher (Chris), Robert (Stephanie) and Brian. Dear brother of Helen Robson; proud grandfather of Kyle, Collin, Mason, Avery, Riley, Brayden and Brooke. Proud police officer with the Glen Cove Police Dept. for over 30 years. Member of the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Dept. Member of the Glen Cove Anglers Club and Carlisle Rod & Gun Club. Robert was very active in the Glen Cove Community. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Mass was held at St. Hyacinth RC Church of Glen Head. Interment is at East Hillside Cemetery. Francisca Rodriguez Francisca Rodriguez of Glen Cove died on Dec. 23, 2022 at age 92. Beloved aunt of Migdalia, William (Jennifer), Antonio (Maria), Edgardo (Lauren) and Francisca Nelson (Anne). Rodriguez. Visitation was held (Photos courat Dodge-Thomas tesy Dodge Funeral Home. Thomas Mass of Christian Funeral Home) Burial was held at

St. Patrick RC Church. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery. Maria S. Grella Maria S. Grella of Glen Cove died on Jan. 7, 2023 at age 88. Wife of Angelo; mother of Teresa (Nicola Moccia) & Nicola (Pina); sister of Romilda Anzalone; grandmother of Lydia, Tommasi and Maria; great grandmother of 5. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Mass was held at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment was held Holy Rood Cemetery. Mathilda L Sokolski Mathilda L Sokolski, 84, longtime resident of Glen Head, died on Dec. 30, 2022. Wife of the late Robert E. Sokolski; loving mother of Debra (John), Rayne and Robert (Daphna); cherished grandmother of Mickey, Derek (Tina), Stephanie and Robert J. Also known as Tillie, Tilde, Aunt Til. She is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Wake was held at Whitting Funeral Home; funeral was held mass at St. Hyacinth Church; interment at Nassau Knolls. Duwanna L. Cullum Duwanna L. Cullum of Glen Cove

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber To Host Installation Event

We invite you to join us for our 2023 Installation Event at W.H. Burnett’s Tavern, 22 Pine Hollow Road in Oyster Bay, on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come meet officers, directors and fellow chamber members. Non-members are welcome too. There will be a great selection of food items from their menu

to eat and drinks available to purchase. Advance tickets are $35 and are available to purchase online now. The cost is $45 at the door. All attendees are required to register to participate in this event. —Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce

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Walter W. Sobelman Walter W. Sobelman, formerly of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 22, 2022 at age 95. Beloved husband of the late Hilda; loving father of Ret (Sophia) and Bryn (Stephen); dear brother of Joyanna; proud grandfather of Kaitlin and Justin. Arrangements entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home of Glen Cove. Interment at Beth Moses Cemetery.

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